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Ruth Mitchell

Ruth Mitchell has spent 20+ years with ASA, the national organization that serves wholesaler distributors and their suppliers in the PHCP — PVF industry. As director of Meetings and Conventions, she conceptualized and executed opportunities for members to connect and network with their industry partners. Her industry knowledge and experience makes her a perfect fit as editor for the number one publication serving wholesalers and distributors in the PHCP community, The Wholesaler. Ruth can be reached at [email protected].

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GE Appliances Opens South Carolina Water Heater Plant

The retooled facility brings employment and educational opportunities to the local community.

July 4, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

Celebrating community, technology and partnerships, GE Appliances, a Haier company, officially opened a $70 million, state-of-the-art water heating manufacturing plant in Camden, S.C., on May 11.

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Inspiring Confidence for 90 Years

Inspiring consistency, reliability, and dependability, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures reflects on its history and path for the next 90 years.

July 4, 2022

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Maxwell Gerber, a Polish immigrant, wanted to make his mark in his new country by manufacturing tried & true plumbing products, and do so with a commitment to partnerships — the backbone of the business.

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Deeply Rooted in Service

First Supply celebrates company, customers and community as it marks its 125th anniversary.

July 4, 2022

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Sitting on the western border of Wisconsin and positioned alongside the Mississippi River sits the city of La Crosse.

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A Company’s Journey into E-Commerce

Using tools from its buying group, Hawkins HVAC Distributors enters into the e-commerce arena.

July 4, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

After years of service to the Charlotte, N.C., market, C. C. Dickson III and Joe Hawkins began a new chapter with the opening of Hawkins HVAC Distributors.

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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.