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Change in Ownership Structure

Consumers Pipe & Supply changes ownership, but the mission remains the same.

June 3, 2022

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Southern Pipe & Supply Opens State-of-the-Art Distribution Center

The climb continues.

June 3, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

Investments in modern racking systems and equipment will increase efficiency and productivity at Southern Pipe & Supply’s new distribution center.

Industry Events

Power in Networking

The Commonwealth Group welcomed members and partners to Dallas for a rousing spring conference.

May 18, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

More than 800 attendees — members, vendors and member service providers — gathered in Dallas for The Commonwealth Group’s 2022 Spring Conference to greet old friends and discuss business with trusted partners. The four-day event included more than 11,000 one-on-one meetings, and a vendor showcase/cocktail reception.

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When Sparks Fly

How Kim Shelton-Brown’s intuition for metallurgy created a path into PVF and the lives and hearts of so many, landing her as the 2022 inductee in the PVF Hall of Fame.

May 1, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

In 2002, The Wholesaler magazine set out to recognize the leaders and influencers in the PVF industry.

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Luxury Products Group Happenings

While annual convention was postponed, LPG spotlights members successes.

April 1, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in California, IMARK Plumbing and The Luxury Products Group cancelled their annual member meetings originally scheduled for Jan. 26-29, 2022, in Carlsbad, Calif.

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Top Trends in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

What’s hot and what’s not in 2022.

April 1, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

Trends can form based upon a response to a situation or event, prompting a shifting style perspective.

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Showroom of the Year: Studio H20

How this one-location independent wholesale distributor in the middle of America exemplifies excellence in all it does.

April 1, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

In the 1940s, if you lived in Jasper County, Iowa (the eastern side), chances are you knew your state senator Jim Nesmith.

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Endless Opportunities in HVACR

Rhonda Wight, president and CEO of Refrigeration Sales Corp., showcases leadership and partnerships in the HVACR industry.

March 1, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

Ones journey through life is a series of paths that unfold before us as we mature and grow.

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The Answer Is Yes. Now What is the Question?

HVAC distributor Corken Steel Products takes customer service and experience to the next level.

March 1, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

In 1955, four brothers and a buddy set out on their own and formed a wholesale distribution company focused on metal roofing and building products.

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Power Through Partnership

Established to ensure the survival and growth of the independent HVACR distributors: BLUE HAWK provides opportunities to enhance their profitability.

March 1, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

Last month’s edition of the magazine highlighted several buying groups within the industry channel and how they evolved into powerful networking communities.