Distribution Strategy Group co-founder Ian Heller explains how the Applied AI for Distributors conference helps industry leaders move beyond pilot programs to achieve measurable gains in pricing, automation, and sales efficiency.

Honoring the 2026 PVF Hall of Fame inductee, this feature explores Jeffrey Beall’s transformative career and his legacy of servant leadership, relationship-building, and dedication to "building people" throughout the industrial piping industry.

Celebrate 160 years of F.W. Webb, a powerhouse of the Northeast that has evolved from a single storefront in 1866 to a $2.6 billion distribution leader by mastering the art of stewardship and "building the bench" for the future of the trades.

The skilled trades have built nations — from homes, schools and roads to commercial buildings and infrastructure that power daily life.

In today’s plumbing and PVF marketplace, reliability, safety and product availability remain constant priorities for wholesalers and contractors.

In a year that tested resilience across the HVACR channel, the Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) Annual Conference delivered something the industry needed: clarity, connection and confidence. 

Each year, the Clean Water Bash brings the plumbing industry together for a night of fun with a greater purpose — raising funds to support global access to clean water.

As data centers grow in scale and complexity, PHCP-PVF wholesalers and manufacturers are evolving to meet the intense demands for high-volume chilled water systems, rigorous material traceability, and precision logistics.

Meet Rich Patterson of Aquaflow Pump & Supply, a next-generation leader blending relationship-driven wholesaling with modern technology to drive innovation, growth, and customer success.

Explore how Spirit Group’s 32-year journey, built on trust, family values, and a legendary handshake, continues to thrive under second-generation leadership while honoring a legacy of integrity, resilience, and growth.