Ruth Mitchell

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The Granite Group

The Granite Group celebrates a half-century of service and teamwork that define the company and its culture.

October 5, 2021

Kevin Condron grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania. While attending the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, he met a local woman named Clare Kennedy and they later married in 1968.

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Stiebel Eltron Q&A: Comfort Through Efficiency

Talking tankless water heater technology with Julius Goodman, head of marketing.

September 3, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

The Wholesaler talked with Stiebel Eltron’s Head of Marketing Julius Goodman about the manufacturer’s history, tankless technology, new products and the future of tankless water heating.

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A 100-Year Reputation for Innovation

Bradley Corp. celebrates a century of solving pain points in hand-washing innovation.

September 3, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

They say that necessity is the mother of invention — and when done right, the invention is a revolution.

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Giving Back

Wholesale distributors make a change in their communities by raising funds and awareness for charity.

September 3, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

Wholesale distributors make a change in their communities by raising funds and awareness for charity.

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Soderholm & Associates Shares its Path Forward

Having prepared the company for its future, the manufacturers’ rep agency explains why an ESOP should be considered as a viable succession plan.

August 9, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

"Great Together: Employee Owned" - how Soderholm & Associates shares its path from family-owned to employee-owned, a lesson in succession planning.

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AIM/R: Stronger Together

Connecting with AIM/R President Charlie Parham on the association, its member toolbox, and the annual convention.

August 9, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

When the world went virtual last year, AIM/R (Association of Manufacturers’ Representatives) doubled down on its mission to enhance the quality and value of professional manufacturers' representatives in the plumbing, heating and cooling industry.

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Oh, Say Can You See

A passion for giving back is making a significant impact inside and outside the channel.

July 2, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

Recently, a post on LinkedIn from Mike Stillwell, president of Omaha (Neb.) Winnelson Co., caught my eye.

Stocking Inventory

Romar Supply: A PVF Standout in Texas

Mother Nature’s wrath in Texas in early February was answered by Romar Supply’s large inventory and can-do attitude.

July 2, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

In February 2021, the Lone Star State went through a devastating, record-setting deep freeze for days in a row.

Generational Leadership

The Next Generation is Leading the Way

Celebrating the next generation at the helm of wholesale-distribution companies, their strategies for employee growth, changes to the company roadmap, and how they recharge to be better leaders.

July 2, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

This month, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Wholesaling 100 and review the listings, it's fascinating to watch the leadership changes and transitions through the family generations.

Watch: The Next Generation is Leading the Way

June 21, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

Celebrating the next generation at the helm of wholesale-distribution companies, their strategies for employee growth, changes to the company roadmap, and how they recharge to be better leaders.