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The Beschloss Perspective

The Coming of the Lithium Crash

Supply constraints and soaring demand are pushing lithium prices to new highs.

July 4, 2022

As electric vehicle demand increases in the United States, the material used to make the batteries for these vehicles is in short supply.

PVF Market Overview

Trucking Costs Escalate as Energy Costs at Record Highs

The high price of shipping/trucking is only one factor driving the escalation of the cost of goods sold in our PVF industry.

July 4, 2022

Stephen Letko

Experts predict that increased summer demand and constrained U.S. production will shoot oil prices up to $140 a barrel.

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Persuading your customers to buy online doesn’t mean the website they choose will be yours.

July 4, 2022

E-commerce has made it easier for customers to buy what they need online — this was especially true during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A Company’s Journey into E-Commerce

Using tools from its buying group, Hawkins HVAC Distributors enters into the e-commerce arena.

July 4, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

After years of service to the Charlotte, N.C., market, C. C. Dickson III and Joe Hawkins began a new chapter with the opening of Hawkins HVAC Distributors.

Winsupply Acquires Romar Supply & Fabrication

July 1, 2022

Winsupply has completed the purchase of both Romar Supply locations.

First Valve Star Award at Valve World Expo 2022

July 1, 2022

A new feature at the upcoming Valve World Expo, 12th International Valve Trade Fair & Conference, will be the Valve Star Award.

Zurn Water Solutions and Elkay Manufacturing Complete Merger

July 1, 2022

Zurn Water Solutions and Elkay Manufacturing have combined to create Zurn Elkay Water Solutions — one of the largest providers of water management solutions to improve health and the environment.