Aren’t we all feeling a bit nostalgic right now? Longing for the good old pre-pandemic days and wondering about the future?

Since the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, infested the United States in early March 2020, U.S. businesses have had to re-evaluate their ongoing business outlook and each company’s approach in their particular segment, whether they are large or small.

This issue celebrates the 75th anniversary of The Wholesaler Magazine, which has evolved into the premier industry organ serving the HVAC and PVF industries.

We talk with the CEOs of eight companies about overcoming challenges, and how roadblocks help build solid foundations.

Supposedly there is an ancient curse that states, “May you live in interesting times.”

How it got to where it is today is due primarily to Tom Brown, founder of TMB Publishing. 

The COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn made a big difference in Industrial Info Resources’ (IIR) top-line forecast for U.S. pipes, valves and fittings project spending this year.

I had the opportunity to sit down with the current owners and editor of The Wholesaler and discuss with them what the industry and this publication means to them, and where they plan to take it going forward.