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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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Leveraging the Power of Buying Groups

Whatever your business is in the PHCP industry, these groups can help you succeed in 2019.

February 1, 2019

Ruth Mitchell

We spoke with WIT & Co., AD, Embassy Group and IMARK Plumbing to hear about their mission, membership, what sets them apart and how they are helping their members succeed.

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The Evolution of Cleaning Pipe

Paulsen Pipe offers an eco-friendly service to clean pipe inside and out while maintaining original pipe markings.

January 7, 2019

Ruth Mitchell

Piping that shows rust, pitting, corrosion or weathering pose a challenge.

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Making It In America’s Heartland

Sioux Chief Manufacturing - an American Made success story.

January 7, 2019

Ruth Mitchell

Sioux Chief is a family-owned American company that designs and manufactures rough plumbing products, parts and accessories for residential, and commercial applications.

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How Do You Define a Legend and Icon? All in!

Nick Giuffre is celebrated as The Wholesaler’s 2018 Person of the Year.

December 4, 2018

Ruth Mitchell

The love of family and passion for an industry fulfills the spirit of Nick Giuffre, an industry icon.

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United with Customers

United Pipe & Steel sets itself apart by cornering the logistics aspect of business.

November 5, 2018

Ruth Mitchell

For Ipswich, Mass.-based United Pipe and Steel Corp., logistics is how it provides value to the pipe, valves and fittings supply chain.

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Q & A with ASA President Brian Tuohey

Keeping up with technology, recruiting the next generation of workers and expanding its leadership voice are some of the association’s goals.

October 5, 2018

Ruth Mitchell

Brian Tuohey is president of the Collins Companies and serves as the current president of the American Supply Association (ASA).

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Torrco, a Family Success Story

Torrco charges forward into its 101st Year in business.

October 5, 2018

Ruth Mitchell

To know your past is to have a window into your future. For a company established 101 years ago, much has occurred in its past that continually helps the leadership adjust and evolve to best meet market needs.

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BENDER Opens Reimagined Showroom

A vintage building houses a modern display area of high-end plumbing fixtures.

September 9, 2018

Ruth Mitchell

BENDER, a fourth-generation family-owned and -operated distributor, debuted its reimagined New Haven, Conn., showroom in late May.

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Q & A with AIM/R President Michael Hobbs

An insightful look into the changing role of reps and how AIM/R brings value to its members.

August 12, 2018

Ruth Mitchell

We sat down with Michael Hobbs, president of Carr Co. and the current AIM/R president, to discuss his involvement in the industry and the exciting future for manufacturers’ representatives.