When the time finally comes for attention to turn to those long-postponed home upgrades, our industry will be looking for fresh perspectives and products that are a win not only from an aesthetics standpoint but also for longevity and return on investment.

In the ranks of economic unpopularity, coal power has headed the energy list for some time.

With the second-quarter earnings reports in August registering a gusher of red ink across the industry as expected, the following are some of the more prominent companies reporting losses.

“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, he turned into a butterfly.” This is one of my favorite proverbs!

When people describe Gary Herbst, they say he was a people person and a visionary.

For nearly 40 years, Randy Lyne has owned and managed Preferred Pump & Equipment, which is one of the top distributors of water well pumps and equipment in North America.

Last year, the American Supply Association (ASA) celebrated its 50th annual convention and unveiled new strategic initiatives to help its members grow and succeed in business.

Conventional wisdom suggests that taking calculated risks in business urges you to learn new skills and evolve already existing ones, inspires creative thinking, and helps define true objectives.

The company is offering 18 classes in such subjects as ProPress, MegaPress and PureFlow PEX, as well as radiant, fire sprinkler and flushing systems training.