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Women in PHCP 2026

Celebrating 13 women driving change and shaping the future of the plumbing, heating, cooling, and piping industry.

February 22, 2026

Weare proud to celebrate our 2026 Women in PHCP honorees — 13 remarkable individuals who are making a difference, breaking barriers, and helping shape the future of our industry!

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Women in PHCP 2025

Celebrating 13 women helping advance gender equity in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industry.

April 3, 2025

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Two steps forward, one step back. Over the past decade, businesses have advanced gender equity with more women in leadership and stronger inclusion efforts.

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Eastway Supplies: The Architects of Change

Central Ohio’s family-owned distributor of wholesale plumbing, PVF and builder material celebrates 50 years in the business.

June 3, 2022

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Central Ohio’s family-owned distributor of wholesale plumbing, PVF and builder material
celebrates 50 years in the business.

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A Healthy Supply of Wellness

Associates of wholesale distributor Famous Supply maintain a healthy work/life balance with the help of a health and wellness coach.

March 1, 2022

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The company is wholly committed to the continued training and development of its associates, who are dedicated to the customers they serve.

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Block and Tackle

With good old-fashioned discipline and that ‘touch of detail’ customers have come to expect, N.J. based manufacturer - wholesale distributor, Everflow Supplies Inc., continues to drive home results.

October 31, 2020

Pamela Accetta Smith

In business, we have all heard of the phrase “block and tackle.” Its meaning: Stick to the basics and deliver results.

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Calling the Shots

Industry veteran Dave Poteete strikes out on his own to form Valparaiso, Ind.-based Tri-Star Pipe & Supply.

August 31, 2020

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Conventional wisdom suggests that taking calculated risks in business urges you to learn new skills and evolve already existing ones, inspires creative thinking, and helps define true objectives.

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Celebrating Heroes

Keeping customers front and center, American Refrigeration Supplies commemorates its 80-year history while writing the next chapter of its story.

June 1, 2020

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Keeping customers front and center, American Refrigeration Supplies commemorates its 80-year history while writing the next chapter of its story.

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Strength in Numbers

With an ardent belief in the collective, the George T. Sanders Co. celebrates 70 years of success while proving that its leadership, employees and partners are indeed in it for the long haul.

May 4, 2020

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Partnering Success

Celebrating 75 years in the business, Western Water Works continues to demonstrate that shared capitalism benefits all stakeholders.

March 2, 2020

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With 100 employees spanning six locations, Chino Hills, Calif.-based Western Water Works Supply Co., a distributor of pipe, valves and fittings for potable, waste and stormwater in southern California and Utah, is dedicated to providing “smooth-running jobs from start to finish.”

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Traditional Ways Pay Big Dividends

For five decades, Holland, Mich.-based T.A. Gentry Supply has successfully served its customers with a personalized, old-school approach.

January 6, 2020

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For Patrick Gentry, owner and president of Holland, Mich.-based T.A. Gentry Supply Inc., the key to success is simple. Rely on old-school conventions. It’s a business acumen that’s not fancy, but it works.