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The Wholesaler

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December 2019

Volume: 74
Edition: 12
Donald “Don” Maloney, president of Beaumont, Texas-based Coburn Supply Co., recently celebrated his 50th anniversary at his family-owned and operated wholesale distribution company. During his time in the industry, he has served as a mentor, inspired countless, and volunteered his time and talent to innovate and make positive changes. We celebrate him as The Wholesaler’s 2019 Person of The Year. Read how this change-maker has left a legacy.

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Making an Impact through Integrity and Respect

Don Maloney’s mark is an amazing legacy – actually one that is in his blood.
November 29, 2019
Ruth Mitchell
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When we look at individuals for consideration as The Wholesaler’s Person of The Year, we focus on leaders, change-makers and those behind the scene who have made a positive impact on the industry. We look for that special something a person has that helps innovate the wholesale distribution sector. 
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Ferguson: Investing in People to Build Success

The distributor takes on the challenge of understanding customers’ pain points and finding innovative methods to address them.
November 29, 2019
Ruth Mitchell
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Ferguson is the largest wholesale distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S. The company is also a major distributor of HVAC equipment, fire protection systems, waterworks and industrial products and services.
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Family First for 70 Years

Pacific Plumbing Supply breeds a culture of loyalty through customer service, teamwork, dedication and looking out for one another.
November 29, 2019
Pamela Accetta Smith
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Long known as “The Service People” in the company’s respective markets, Dan Sherman, vice president of Seattle-based Pacific Plumbing Supply, says his grandfather Maurice Sherman knew the key to his new business was his relationships with customers and employees alike. 
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PVF Market Overview

Construction Executives See Slight Downturn in 2020

The biggest uncertainty is the impact of the 2020 presidential election.
November 29, 2019
Stephen Letko
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With the end of the year rapidly approaching, we begin to focus on what to expect in the year 2020. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an increase in the construction industry’s jobless rate. It rose to 4 percent at the end of the third quarter, despite a gain of 10,000 jobs.
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Beschloss Perspective

Fossil-Fuel Elimination is Not Realistic

Renewable energy sources cannot fully replace oil and gas, which fuels 80 percent of this country’s energy consumption.
November 29, 2019
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With The Squad — U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan — leading the way, most Democrat presidential candidates are committed to fossil-fuel elimination by 2050.
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Plumbing & Showrooms

Kitchen & Bath Chronicles

Design trends tell a story of industry achievements and ambitions.
November 29, 2019
Linda Jennings
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Explore the latest chapter of trends in kitchen and bath design. Evolving styles tell a fascinating story of creativity and innovation. Trends unfold like the pages of a book.
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Inventory Management

Managing the Gen X Employee

How the childhood experiences of this post-baby boomer generation influence its work behaviors.
November 29, 2019
Jason Bader
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So much has been written and said about how to work with the millennial worker that we seem to have glossed over the generation that preceded them — the proud men and women of Generation X.
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