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Marty McLaughlin Joins AD as Chief Marketing Officer

April 2, 2021

McLaughlin is charged with collaborating with AD’s members and boards to identify new areas of added value for its community, beyond the core functions of a buying and marketing group.

Aquatherm Welcomes Southern Pipe & Supply as Distribution Partner

April 2, 2021

The company has added the independent distributor of brand-name plumbing, HVAC, industrial, mechanical, and water works supplies as a distribution partner.

Winsupply Names Thomas Pipe and Supply Company of the Year, Others by Industry Category

April 2, 2021

Each year, Winsupply recognizes its top performing companies in plumbing, HVAC, industrial, electrical, waterworks, pumps, turf irrigation, and fire fabrication.

Showroom Excellence

Pandemic Changes

The impact of COVID-19 will be positive for improved home design.

April 2, 2021

Jeff MacDowell

The impact of COVID-19 will be positive for improved home design. Is your showroom staff prepared?

PVF Market Overview

U.S. Oilfield Sector Sees More Than 10,000 Jobs Lost in February

It is a severe and devastating blow to the energy sector not seen since the Arab oil embargo crisis in the 1970s.

April 2, 2021

Stephen Letko

April marks the beginning of 2021’s second, following a first quarter that has seen the current administration’s negative impact on the energy sector of our economy.

The Beschloss Perspective

How China is Winning the Trade War

Despite all efforts to restart U.S. manufacturing, Chinese shipments into the United States have increased in the past few years.

April 2, 2021

Morris Beschloss

Even before the coronavirus global pandemic started America’s steepest economic downturn since the Great Depression, China inhibited attempts by President Donald Trump’s administration to curb China’s exports into the United States with heavy tariffs.

Inventory Management

Examining Your E-Commerce Investment

Embark on a substantial intelligence-gathering project with your intended audience — either a B2B or B2C strategy.

April 2, 2021

Jason Bader

When a subject keeps rearing its head for the past week during client and facilitation calls, some would call it a sign. I call it an opportunity.

Plumbing + Showrooms

Building Customer Loyalty

Developing a trust relationship with clients does not happen overnight. It takes consistent effort that pays off.

April 2, 2021

Stephanie Azran

Why is customer loyalty so important? When clients trust a retailer, they become loyal customers. It means more to a showroom than repeat business.

Rep Corner

Vaccination: The Key to Continuing Our Strong Customer Relations

Sales reps may find themselves on the outside looking in if they refuse to take the COVID-19 vaccine, especially if their customers require it.

April 2, 2021

If the customer bans those without a vaccination card, the employee will be “disqualified” from working with the customer. Sorry, but the customer is in charge.

Feature

Franke: Everything But Ordinary

For more than 100 years, Franke has thrived on innovative engineering and outstanding design.

April 2, 2021

Linda Noir

Franke belongs to Artemis Group and is a leading global provider of solutions and equipment for domestic kitchens, private bathrooms, semi-/public washrooms, the professional foodservice sector, and coffee preparation. Franke Group operates worldwide and employs around 9,000 people in 40 countries.