The Wholesaler

Joe Pro, president of Penn Machine Works, inducted into The Wholesaler Magazine’s PVF Hall of Fame. Read how Pro worked his way up to President of Penn Machine, while elevating and mentoring so many along the way. Turn to page 48 to read how one man has changed the lives of so many in PVF.

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Helping Others Thrive

Joe Pro, our 2023 PVF Hall of Fame inductee, sets the standard for giving back to the PVF industry.

April 26, 2023

Ruth Mitchell

When you meet our 2023 PVF Hall of Fame inductee Joe Pro, president of Penn Machine Works, he usually has a big smile on his face, a firm handshake, and you feel as if you met an old friend.

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Women in PHCP 2023

Celebrating 13 women in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industry.

April 3, 2023

Nicole Meyer

Join us as we celebrate our 2023 Women In PHCP honorees — 13 inspiring individuals who are all making their mark in different ways!

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2023 Boiler Report: Keeping the Industry Running Hot

The boiler industry places a strong emphasis on efficiency and innovation — even in the midst of uncertainty.

April 24, 2023

Linda Noir

PHCPPros conducted interviews with representatives from leading boiler manufacturers to gauge the pulse of the industry, including the main topics around driving forces behind innovation and strategies for overcoming current obstacles. The resounding takeaway from these discussions is that the industry is in a state of motion, with forward momentum and a commitment to progress.

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United States Sees CCS Building Boom

Texas and Louisiana see potential carbon capture and storage projects worth nearly $41 billion and $26 billion, respectively.

May 1, 2023

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has become big business in the United States.

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Inventory Management

Acquisitions are Tough, But Integrations Don’t Need to Be

The most successful integrations are facilitated by a tech-savvy project manager that keeps departments on task and sticks to pre-established timelines.

May 1, 2023

Jason Bader

The distribution world is on fire with mergers and acquisitions. It seems everyone is either looking to buy or sell a privately held wholesale distributorship.

The Beschloss Perspective

Will Housing Markets Rebound?

Buyers entering the market will be in a better position now than a year ago.

May 1, 2023

Morris Beschloss

As 2023 unfolds, the overall housing market is languishing at near lows. Home sales will be even lower this year than in 2022, with no improvement in sight.

PVF Market Overview

More U.S. Oil and Gas Capital Spending in 2023

Despite inflation, interest rate hikes and regulations, about $6 billion of active natural gas pipeline projects are likely to begin in 2Q.

May 1, 2023

Stephen Letko

Midway through 2023’s second quarter, the Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell is set to raise the prime interest rate another 25 to 50 basis points in his relentless pursuit of throttling the rate of inflation.

The McNeeley View