Most rep principals can tell you their commission income to the dollar. Far fewer can tell you whether their revenue per employee, collection cycle or operating margin is ahead of the pack or quietly falling behind.

The use of Artificial Intelligence is no longer an option. It isn’t an experimental technology.

In Disney’s 1951 classic, “Alice in Wonderland,” the White Rabbit famously observed, “I’m late, I’m late for a very important date!”

Strong partnerships don’t happen by accident. They are built on trust, communication, shared goals and a genuine commitment to each other’s success.

Ninety years in, the Platsky Company story isn’t defined by a milestone. It’s defined by the people who built its reputation—one delivery, one handshake and one commitment at a time.

The role of the manufacturers’ representative continues to evolve as we adapt to changing customer expectations, digital transformation, workforce challenges and new market opportunities.

August marks the midpoint of the third quarter as the United States responds to Iran’s alleged breach of the Memorandum of Understanding by commencing strategic airstrikes against key military targets.

Fall heating season is here. What market forces are changing how we do business? What does the future business and technical climate look like for the PHC contractor? 

Nobody said 2026 would be easy.  The refrigerant transition that reshaped purchasing patterns last year did not simply resolve itself when the calendar turned.

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