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Tom M. Brown

Tom M. Brown

Tom Brown is the founder and current Chairman of the Board for TMB Publishing. He currently writes a monthly column on the PVF industry with fellow columnist Steve Letko.
tom@tmbpublishing.com
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Connecting Contracting Through Technology

Campbell Plumbing & Mechanical makes the best with BIM, in the office or out on the jobsite.
March 8, 2021
Tom M. Brown

“When we took that first step about five years ago, my belief was that if we didn’t start down that BIM path, within a few years we would have been dinosaurs."


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Steve & Tom on PVF

Energy Drives the PVF Industry

Natural gas and oil production, as well as refinery maintenance, will be a large factor in 2019.
February 1, 2019
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
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This month’s column will be one of the last in the series for the duo; it will take on a new direction with Steve leading the charge in the coming months.
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Tom & Steve on PVF

A Look Back … and Ahead

Steel tariffs, unfair trade practices and the skilled labor force dominated the PVF industry in 2018.
January 7, 2019
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
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This month, Tom and Steve take a look back at the events that influenced the PVF industry in 2018, as well as a peek into what’s in store for PVF Roundtable (PVFRT) members this year.
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PVF with Steve and Tom

New Trade Deals with Canada, Mexico

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement includes provisions for better enforcement of its country of origin requirements.
December 4, 2018
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
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The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a big win for domestic manufacturers.
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Steve & Tom on PVF

Celebrating ASA

The Three Industry Amigos reminisce on an institution.
October 5, 2018
Tom M. Brown, Stephen Letko, and Morris Beschloss
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The Wholesaler Magazine enjoys covering the events in our industry, especially the annual convention of The American Supply Association.
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Tom & Steve on PVF

Tariffs, Exemptions and the Labor Force

Additional taxes on foreign-made pipe and the skilled labor shortage are hindering manufacturer efforts to maintain production levels or expand operations.
August 12, 2018
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
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Industry veterans Tom Brown and Steve Letko discuss the Trump administration’s new tariffs on foreign-made pipe and other materials used in oil pipelines and their impact on the PVF industry.
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Steve & Tom on PVF

PVF Industry Economic and Labor Update

Reports reflect improved health of economy, and dire need to fill skilled labor shortage.
July 8, 2018
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
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The good news for the economy also presents tremendous pressure on the need for skilled labor, which is desperately required for the construction of new projects.
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Steve & Tom on PVF

Tax Reform and Economic Growth

Industry veterans shed light on economic news in 2018.
March 12, 2018
Stephen Letko and Tom M. Brown
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Exclusive conversation between industry veterans about the state of the U.S. economy.
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Steve & Tom on PVF

PVF in 2018

New and exciting times are ahead for the industry.
January 4, 2018
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
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Optimism in the New Year takes center stage in the PVF industry, and here's why!
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Texas Strong

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma unleashed their wrath on the south, but wholesalers and manufacturers are still going strong.
October 8, 2017
Stephen Letko and Tom M. Brown
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