PMI Urges Investment to Rebuild Country’s Aging Water Infrastructure September 8, 2016 Steve Smith In its mission to provide safe, sustainable drinking water and promote the efficient use of water, Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI)...Read More
Get Ready for IAPMO 2016 September 8, 2016 Sharon Rehana IAPMO’s 87th Annual Education and Business Conference will take place on Sept 26 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Attendees will once again...Read More
The McNeeley View/Economics Supplier: “Thank You, Now Goodbye!” September 8, 2016 Don McNeeley I have been at this industrial distribution thing for a long time, which in turn provides a historical perspective. Through...Read More
IAPMO Solicits Public Comments for 2018 UPC, UMC September 8, 2016 The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, publisher of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code, is calling...Read More
An Industry Titan — The Story of EMI and Dennis Fikes September 7, 2016 EMI began when John Drewry and Mike Priesmeyer had a vision to provide service to a level that wasn’t present...Read More
Q&A with ASA President Tim Milford September 7, 2016 A fitting placement, this month marks “The Wholesaler’s” American Supply Association (ASA) Convention issue. ASA President Tim Milford of Milford...Read More
One on One with Ernie Carson of Ihrie Supply and Company September 7, 2016 Danielle Galian: What is your background? Ernie Carson: I am unique in that I am a native of Wilson, NC, where...Read More
Top Gun Sales Seven Ways to Build Rapport with Anyone Rapport, like lubricating oil, reduces the friction and makes the interaction work smoother. September 7, 2016 Dave Kahle Building rapport with customers is like squirting oil into gears. Imagine some gears grinding together. When you squirt lubricating oil...Read More
First Supply Opens Wisconsin’s First Kohler Signature Store September 7, 2016 First Supply held a grand opening for Wisconsin’s first Kohler Signature Store, Sept. 6 in Wauwatosa, Wis., just outside Milwaukee...Read More
Tax & Succession Enrich Your family, Not the IRS Sometimes, strategies are secrets because few professionals know they exist. September 7, 2016 Irving Blackman Joe, a long-time reader of this column, and the owner of a family business (Success Co.) hired a new CPA...Read More