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The Wholesaler

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October 2019

Volume: 74
Edition: 10
Fifth-generation family business Metropolitan Pipe & Supply, distributor of plumbing, heating, pipe, valves, fittings, and industrial supplies, is celebrating 85 years in business.This Somerville, Mass.-based company, founded in 1934 by Wesley E. Brown Sr., is committed to making customers its top priority. Pictured (left to right) are company owners, Josh Brown, Kevin Brown, and Tim Brown. Read the story of generational success in this issue.

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Legacy in Motion

Celebrating 85 years in business, Metropolitan Pipe & Supply Co. combines personal, attentive service with quality products to pave the way for future generations.
October 8, 2019
Pamela Accetta Smith
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Cover Story: Long recognized for its exceptional service and quality products at competitive prices, Somerville, Massachusetts-based Metropolitan Pipe & Supply Co., (fondly known in the industry as Met Pipe), is a family-owned and operated, fully-integrated independent wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, pipe, valves, fittings, and industrial supplies.
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85 Years of Coburn Supply Co.

85 Years of Coburn Supply Co.
October 8, 2019
Ruth Mitchell
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A belief in family, employees, and hard work established this company, and is also the reason Coburn Supply has remained successful in business. At a celebration for its 85th year in business - there wasn’t a dry eye in the room.
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Feature Story

Viega Highlights Expansion and New Training Center

Company plans for the future with new manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a second education site.
October 7, 2019
Steve Smith
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Viega LLC took the trade media on a two-day, two-state tour last August to see the latest developments at its Kansas manufacturing facility and attend the opening of its new Colorado Seminar Center.
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Store Experience or Experience Store?

The word “experience” has been over-used in describing successful retail practices, but how does it apply to lighting showrooms?
October 8, 2019
Mark Okun
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What is an in-store experience? How is an experience created that drives traffic into your showroom? What is the re-defined role of the showroom in 2020? 
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PVF News

PVF Spending Through 2023

The industry to see slight decline over the next three years.
October 8, 2019
William Ploch
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Spending among U.S. and Canadian companies on projects with requirements for pipes, valves, and fittings (PVF) is forecast to increase slightly in 2020, before gradually declining over the next three years.
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New Age Construction Technologies Expedite One of Kansas’ Largest Renovation Projects

New Age Construction Technologies Expedite One of Kansas’ Largest Renovation Projects
October 8, 2019
Kurt Gobreski
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Recent developments in building information modeling (BIM) allow today’s companies to manage construction projects more efficiently by establishing and maintaining best practices, reducing bottlenecks and delays, enhancing productivity and improving the bottom line. 
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Columns

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Beschloss Perspective

Debt-Ceiling Postponement a Two-Party Disaster

This rare consensus by both parties leaves the tax-paying American public holding the bag with no one to verbalize their contempt.
October 8, 2019
Morris Beschloss
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While it appeared the U.S. debt ceiling, which had already surpassed the previous $20 trillion “top” by almost three trillion dollars at the end of July, would become a significant congressional confrontation, it was cast aside without a murmur.
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Business Management

Best Practices and Checklists

A branch readiness checklist will ensure that your mission-critical processes are performed the same all the time at each location.
October 8, 2019
Rich & Jen Schmitt
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This month we want to encourage readers to step back and take a “customer-eyes” look at their customer-facing facilities and customer friendliness.
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Products

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John Guest Push-Fit Products

John Guest Push-Fit Products

August 28, 2019
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The company has introduced three new Push-Fit products: the John Guest Speedfit Angle Stop Valve, the John Guest Plastic Half Cartridge, and John Guest Twist and Lock male and elbow connectors.
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