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In Memory

2011 Person of the Year: The Caretaker

John Pope reflects on illustrious career building F.W. Webb

March 12, 2018

On Jan. 9, 2018, at the age of 86, John D. Pope, company owner and emeritus president and CEO of F.W. Webb, passed away bravely battling Parkinson’s Disease. John led F.W. Webb for more than five decades – longer than any other previous owner or leader in the company’s 151-year history. In 2011, he was recognized as The Wholesaler’s Person of the Year, and below is the feature story that ran in the December 2011 issue.

Buying Groups

2018 Buying Group Spotlight

A look at what’s ahead for these groups in the New Year.

March 12, 2018

Ashlei Williams

Five of the industries buying groups’ 2018 changes and goals.

Plumbing & Showrooms

Highlights from KBIS 2018

New products and trends heat up sunny Orlando.

March 12, 2018

A preview of what is to come this year from the kitchen and bath industry.

e-Commerce

Competing Online for Wholesalers: Part 2

Do you know the product/market dynamics of your business and how to leverage it in a digital environment?

March 12, 2018

Use technology to your advantage and grow organically online.

Steve & Tom on PVF

Tax Reform and Economic Growth

Industry veterans shed light on economic news in 2018.

March 12, 2018

Stephen Letko and Tom M. Brown

Exclusive conversation between industry veterans about the state of the U.S. economy.

Smart Management

Family Business

Preparing your children for their role in the business tomorrow, is part of your role, today.

March 12, 2018

Rich & Jen Schmitt

There is a right and wrong way to transition the family business. Do you know the difference?

HARDI Survey: Not Enough Domestic Steel, Aluminum Capacity to Meet Domestic Market

March 9, 2018

The group also said that U.S. steel and aluminum industries also cannot currently make certain materials such as the low-gauge foil required to make FSK facings.

A.O. Smith Executive Barb VanderMolen to Receive STEP Ahead Award

March 9, 2018

The STEP Ahead Awards are part of the larger STEP Ahead initiative, launched to examine and promote the role of women in the manufacturing industry through recognition, research, and leadership for attracting, advancing, and retaining strong female talent.