Ruth Mitchell

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Getting You What You Need, When You Need It

Stockpile Express partners with distributors as the go-to source for heating, HVACR and water heating supplies needs.

June 1, 2021

The role of the master distrubtor is simple — to have on hand and provide an expanse of inventory not traditionally stocked by wholesale distributors.

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Small but Mighty

East End Plumbing Supply’s company spirit showcases tenacity and commitment to customer service.

June 1, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

Each year, The Wholesaler magazine puts out an all-call for nominations for its Showroom of the Year award and receives many deserving entries. Each company has a unique story — about partnerships, perseverance and growth through challenging times.

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Steve Letko Inducted into the PVF Hall of Fame

A lifetime of involvement in the PVF industry, we honor those who keep it moving forward.

May 7, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

Does one find their path in life, or does the path find you? For Steve Letko, owner of SPL Enterprises, his career unfolds like a great progression in building the PVF industry.

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Showroom of the Year: Experience the Flow of Elegance

Showcasing customer service excellence, two brothers' tenacity and hard work propel them into showroom excellence.

April 2, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

Each year, The Wholesaler Magazine bestows a best in show award —or shall I say, best in showroom excellence. We place a call for submissions for our annual Showroom of the Year award and look to be inspired by how a company's customer service and engagement stand out from others, and how they overcome challenges.

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eCommerce Is Here To Stay

How AD helped member company First Supply enter the digital commerce arena.

March 8, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

The digital age has been upon us for a while, but it is still daunting for companies to start their foray into the digital frontier.

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Partnership with Purpose

Porter Pipe and Supply expands footprint.

February 1, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

In September 2020, in the midst of a year of uncertainty and contraction due to events outside of one’s control, Porter Pipe and Supply (www.porterpipe.com) opened up a new location outside of its established metro Chicago service area.

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Partnering for Success

Buying groups go beyond the traditional definition to offer members a toolkit for success.

February 1, 2021

Ruth Mitchell

Success can be defined in many different ways: providing value, being the “go-to” company/individual, revenue and earnings, visibility, fame, accomplishment, relevance, etc.

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A Legacy of Innovative Solutions

General Pipe Cleaners marks 90 years of designing durable products to boost customer productivity and professionalism.

December 1, 2020

Ruth Mitchell

For nine decades, General Pipe Cleaners tenaciously leveraged technical progress to develop inovative and long lasting tools that simplify work to boost customer productivity and professionalism.

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Leadership Defined

A passion and never-ending commitment to help independent wholesale distributors thrive and succeed defines Bill Weisberg, our 2020 Person of the Year.

December 1, 2020

Ruth Mitchell

Changemakers — a graceful term that describes an individual who makes a powerful impact.

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Automating Business Processes

Jason Plasencia of Savance Enterprise discusses the many benefits of ERP software for wholesale distributors.

October 31, 2020

Ruth Mitchell

Using technology in business can be challenging. Where do you start? What do you need? Does the product live up to its promises of automation and integration? There are many products available on the market, and it can be confusing to determine if they apply to your business.