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The Wholesaler

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April 2026

Volume: 80
Edition: 4

F.W. Webb Co. celebrates its 160th anniversary. Company leaders foster the culture and heartbeat that empower team members to do what they do best — provide top-notch customer service backed by the inventory they need, when they need it. 

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Celebrating the Spirit of Independence

F.W. Webb celebrates 160 years of legacy and partnerships that have helped build America, and it continues to do so full steam ahead.
April 1, 2026
Ruth Mitchell

Celebrate 160 years of F.W. Webb, a powerhouse of the Northeast that has evolved from a single storefront in 1866 to a $2.6 billion distribution leader by mastering the art of stewardship and "building the bench" for the future of the trades.



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The AI Capability PHCP Distributors Are Missing

The cross-referencing problem no one in distribution is talking about.
April 1, 2026

Discover how AI is solving the "cross-referencing gap" in PHCP distribution, allowing sales teams to instantly match outside brands and turn complex plan-and-spec work into a high-margin revenue driver.


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Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. — A Century of Strength

For 100 years, the name Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. has meant more than cast iron and drains. It has meant family, craft and a promise to show up for one another.
April 1, 2026

Celebrating a century of craftsmanship and family values, Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. reflects on its 100-year journey from a New York basement to a cornerstone of the plumbing industry.


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The Great Makeover: Why Electrification Is Our “Excellent” Opportunity

This is our “Wayne’s World” reality check.
April 1, 2026

Explore how the plumbing and heating industry is trading traditional boilers for high-efficiency electrification, turning the "Great Makeover" of 2026 into a massive opportunity for contractors and wholesalers.


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Repair, Replace or Wait It Out?

How to navigate HVAC decisions in a time of ongoing uncertainty.
March 2, 2026

Tariffs, inflation and rising equipment costs continue to reshape the HVAC landscape, and wholesale distributors remain squarely in the middle of that transition. 


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Softeners and Corrosion: What PHC Professionals Need to Know

While naturally soft water can be corrosive, properly designed cation exchange water softeners do not make water corrosive and do not worsen corrosion in plumbing systems, despite a long-standing industry myth.
April 1, 2026

Debunk the long-standing industry myth that water softeners cause pipe damage by exploring the science-backed reality of how cation exchange actually impacts plumbing longevity and corrosion.


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Four Skills and Behaviors Defining Elite Distribution Leaders

Modern distribution leaders must go beyond relationships and product knowledge and drive profitable growth, make financially grounded decisions, build a culture of operational excellence, and hire/develop the right talent in an increasingly digital and data-driven industry.
April 1, 2026

Beyond traditional product knowledge, discover the four critical pillars of modern leadership—from financial literacy to operational excellence—that are defining the next generation of elite distribution professionals.


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PVF Market Overview

SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

Heightened uncertainty due to the Supreme Court ruling, the administration’s replacement global tariffs and geopolitical tensions with Iran are driving sharp increases in energy prices.
April 1, 2026
Stephen Letko

As the PVF sector navigates a massive shift in trade policy following the SCOTUS ruling on Trump-era tariffs, staying ahead of fluctuating energy prices and supply chain disruptions will be the key to maintaining project schedules in 2026.


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