The Urban Suite elements include interior handlesets, entry handlesets, cabinet pull handles, cabinet knobs, door and appliance pulls, outlet covers, bath hardware and more.

In our last installment, we reviewed the Change Management Process for Digitization of the distribution firm. We now apply the process to Sioux Falls Supply for their use in changing the firm to take advantage of their online technology.

The ramifications of the Flint, Mich., water crisis continues to spread more than two years after the city was thrust into the national spotlight because of lead contamination in its drinking water. What happened in Flint was a tragedy but it also accelerated a larger trend around municipal water.

One of the most common conversations I have with showroom managers centers around the desire they have for manufacturers to protect their showrooms.

The iconic Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Verda, Fla., was the perfect venue for a sneak peek at the newest products and technology in the decorative plumbing and hardware industry.

As we all know, somewhat painfully, most hardgoods distribution results in a net profit percentage of 5 percent or less. Yes, there are some of you rock stars who roll into the high single-digit percentages but most privately held distributors are known for a bit more humble results. 

The love of family and passion for an industry fulfills the spirit of Nick Giuffre, an industry icon. 

While the bulk of European imports of oil, and lately natural gas, have previously depended on Russian pipelines, they are benefitting from a desire to have less dependence on Russia. The availability of the U.S.’s fast-growing natural gas exports is beginning to fill the void.

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a big win for domestic manufacturers.