July 2015

Laars ELECTRA-THERM commercial vertical electric water heaters

March 3, 2017

Laars Heating Systems now offers a 150- to 2,500-gallon electric water heater, from 12 to 360 kW, that feature 150...

DDFD and the Holy Grail

January 6, 2014

Timothy Allinson

One of the greatest challenges in our engineering industry is determining when a project is truly done. How do you...

Zurn launches contractor reward program to celebrate 115 years of innovation

July 31, 2015

Erie, Penn. – Zurn Industries, LLC launches an easy-to-use reward program, “Earn with Zurn,” that allows contractors to earn cash rewards...

e-Commerce

The Executive Problem With E-Commerce

Is your firm falling behind, keeping pace, or making the right changes?

May 8, 2017

Scott Benfield

The major issues with e-commerce, when it comes to distribution, are easy enough to identify. Our 2016 research on distributor...

Copper industry launches app for plumbers, HVAC techs and contractors

July 30, 2015

New York ― Plumbers, HVAC technicians and contractors working out in the field now have a new app that makes...

Milwaukee Tool announces ONE-KEY

July 30, 2015

Milwaukee Tool introduced an entirely new high-tech way to tap into the capabilities of its power tools, perhaps the most...

Watts Water Technologies sells ‘non-core’ lines to Sioux Chief for $35.5 million

July 30, 2015

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. announced second quarter sales of $386.9 million, a decrease of 2.3%, as compared to the same...

Best Bath Systems provides step-by-step instruction on shower system installation

July 29, 2015

Boise, Idaho – Best Bath Systems, a leading manufacturer of showers and tubs, introduces five videos that provide detailed and...

WinWholesale acquires M. Cooper Supply

July 7, 2015

WinWholesale Inc. bought M. Cooper Supply, Mokena, Ill., on July 1. M. Cooper Supply supplies the Chicago area and all...

How about a $25,000 bathtub to go with your $7,000 wine refrigerator?

July 29, 2015

Forbes reports on the Pirch, a fast-growing retailer that uses in-store showers, gourmet chefs and secret entrances to the highest...

Valve basics, hands-on experience part of NIBCO valve training program

July 28, 2015

Elkhart, Ind. – Enrollment is open for the NIBCO Valve & Press School Sept. 21-24, 2015, at the NIBCO iron...

HARDI announces speakers for September conference

July 28, 2015

Columbus, Ohio — HARDI recently announced its speaker lineup for the fourth and final Focus Conference of 2015, Operations &...

Keidel Supply's Barry Keidel retires after 44 years

July 28, 2015

Cincinnati – Keidel Supply announced that executive Barry Keidel has retired. Keidel has worked for Keidel Supply, Cincinnati's largest local...

Tony Johnson joins Watts Water as sales manager for South Central U.S.

July 28, 2015

Watts Water announced that Tony Johnson has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager — South Central. In that role,...

Pamela Root, C & V Wholesalers, inducted into NAPW’s VIP Woman of the Year Circle

July 28, 2015

The National Association of Professional Women honored Pamela Root, CEO/treasurer, C & V Wholesalers, LLC. Youngstown, Ohio, as a 2015-2016 inductee into...

American Standard Brands to open new manufacturing facility in Tennessee

July 28, 2015

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd along with American Standard Brands officials announced today...

Emerson unit leads almost $7 million funding round for Ecovent

July 28, 2015

Ecovent, the maker of an intelligent home zoning system that delivers complete room-by-room climate control, announced that it has closed...

ASA releases Monthly Pulse Report for June

July 27, 2015

Itasca, Ill. – ASA member wholesaler-distributors reported median sales growth of 6.9% for the month ending June 30, 2015, compared...

Home Depot acquires Interline Brands

July 27, 2015

The New York Times reported on the agreement made between Home Depot and Interline Brands. Home Depot will acquire Interline...

PMI study shows Californians, other residents of drought-stricken states slow to adopt water-efficient plumbing products

July 24, 2015

Despite the urgent need to save water, consumers and businesses in drought-stricken states have been slow to purchase and install...

Mueller to invest $60 million to modernize Fulton, Miss., plant

July 24, 2015

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports that Mueller Industries is in the midst of a nearly $60 million renovation of...

Home Depot buys Interline Brands for $1.63 billion, No. 9 in The Wholesaler 100

July 24, 2015

The Home Depot®, announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Jacksonville, Fla.-based Interline Brands, Inc., a leading national distributor...

A.O. Smith reports record 2Q earnings on strong global sales growth

July 23, 2015

A. O. Smith Corporation announced record second quarter net earnings of $71.1 million or $.79 per share on record second...

Sloan expands Royal flushometer line for use with reclaimed water

July 23, 2015

The Sloan® Royal flushometer line for urinals and water closets has expanded with the development of new Sloan Royal reclaimed...

Moen parent reports plumbing sales up 5 percent in 2Q

July 23, 2015

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS) announced second quarter 2015 results from continuing operations and updated its 2015...

Affiliated Distributors forms Canadian division

July 21, 2015

Affiliated Distributors on Monday announced its continued growth by establishing AD Canada Plumbing & Heating through a merger with Canaplus...

WinWholesale to invest $800,000 to expand its Dayton distribution center

July 20, 2015

The Dayton Business Journal reported in its July 17 edition that WinWholesale Inc. is adding space within its Dayton regional distribution...

F.W. Webb Introduces NIRON piping system to U.S. market

July 20, 2015

The F.W. Webb Company is announcing an innovative polypropylene pipe and fitting system for commercial, institutional and industrial needs. Making...

Ferguson signs exclusive wholesale distribution deal with Jacuzzi

July 17, 2015

Jacuzzi Luxury Bath, who introduced the world’s first whirlpool bathtub nearly 60 years ago, announced today that it has entered...

Liberty Pumps to complete major expansion by the fall

July 17, 2015

Liberty Pumps is on target to complete a major expansion of its facilities in Bergen, NY. “Liberty Pumps is well...

Liberty Pumps announces employee ownership

July 17, 2015

Liberty Pumps is pleased to announce it has implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Liberty Pumps has been a family...

Douglas Dodds joins IBC as managing director of sales and marketing for North America

July 16, 2015

Vancouver, B.C. – IBC is pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas Dodds as managing director of sales and marketing...

IBC hosts customers in Holland

July 16, 2015

Kohler, Wis. – A group of IBC wholesalers and sales representatives recently returned from a 5-day trip to the Netherlands. The group...

Operation ‘Plumber’s Mansion?’

July 16, 2015

The Taos News reported in its July 14 edition of the convoluted tale of the arrest of 27 people on...

General Pipe Cleaners announces summer promotion

July 10, 2015

General Pipe Cleaners announces their 2015 Summer Promotion with sizzling FREE gifts! From July 1 through September 30, when you...

Enhanced product training videos now available MVP in hydronic system installations DVD

July 9, 2015

Worcester, Mass. – This newly expanded 35-minute animated video outlines the functions, features and benefits of Webstone’s complete line of...

Morrison Supply Company & Expressions Home Gallery donates $3,000 to Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth; raises $1,500 in annual golf tournament

July 9, 2015

Fort Worth, Texas – Over 200 golfers gathered at Bear Creek Golf Club in Dallas, Texas for Morrison Supply Company's...

York Affinity air conditioners and heat pumps designated ENERGY STAR Most Efficient for 2015

July 9, 2015

Milwaukee – Johnson Controls announces two of its York Affinity CZH split system air conditioners and one York Affinity YZH...

Falcon Waterfree Europe GmbH acquires Enswico Group

July 9, 2015

Los Angeles – Falcon Waterfree Europe GmbH, the European arm of Falcon Waterfree Technologies, LLC, a leader in water conservation...

Des Moines Winsupply opens to serve contractors with pumps, accessories

July 9, 2015

Dayton, Ohio – Des Moines Winsupply has opened in Iowa to provide contractors with premier commercial, industrial, wastewater and geothermal...

U.S. Representative visits HARDI member connections formed at Congressional Fly-In

July 9, 2015

Landover, Md. – HARDI member H.M. Sweeny Company of Landover, Maryland hosted U.S. Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards at its facility...

trutankless drives installer sales with comprehensive customized marketing program

July 9, 2015

Phoenix – Bollente Companies, Inc. announced the launch of a comprehensive customized marketing program for its trutankless installation partners, aimed...

Morrison Supply Company hosts customer appreciation events

July 9, 2015

Fort Worth, Texas – On June 4 and 5, Morrison Supply Company's Mt. Pleasant, Texas and Longview, Texas HVAC stores...

Hansgrohe SE invests EUR 30 million in expanding its logistics center in Offenburg

July 9, 2015

Schiltach/Offenburg – Hansgrohe SE continues its history of success and is improving its competitive position by making a significant investment...

One on one with Stephanie Abeling of Consumers Pipe

July 9, 2015

Stephanie Abeling is the fourth generation of California based Consumers Pipe. They are celebrating their 50th year anniversary and I...

Moving & modern: United Water Works

July 9, 2015

Change has been a constant theme at United Water Works – and embracing it has served the company well. This...

Rex Martin marks 40 years leading NIBCO

July 9, 2015

Elkhart, Ind. - For generations, America’s strength has emerged from the power of its manufacturing factories. On July 7, 2015, NIBCO...

Consumers Pipe & Supply: 50 years and counting

July 9, 2015

Independent, California-native Consumers Pipe & Supply Company is celebrating 50 years as a supplier partner to the industrial, commercial and...

Sales from an alternate universe

By Carlo Joseph

July 9, 2015

My wife is fond of saying that I live in an alternate universe. And also that I am not human....

Showrooms

The Time is Now for Showrooms

July 9, 2015

Dion Wilson

One of the topics of late that I am focused on is the future of showrooms within our industry, because...

Q&A with Prophet 21, Eclipse development execs

July 9, 2015

Rich & Jen Schmitt

Last month, Rich attended Epicor Software Corporation’s Insights user conference as Epicor’s guest at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville. Epicor...

3Q forecast on carbon steel welding fittings & forged steel flanges

July 9, 2015

Stephen Letko

The first half of the year has not produced stellar results for the construction industry. Publicly funded construction increased 7.3%...

How to keep going when the going is tough

July 9, 2015

Terry Brock

Life can be tough at times. Any successful business person knows that. It can sometimes get really draining and sometimes...

Pie-eyed over pie charts

July 9, 2015

Roger S. Balser

If you’ve ever worked with a stockbroker or financial planner, you’ve most likely been subject to a barrage of fancy-looking...

Oatey to build new centralized headquarters

July 7, 2015

Crain’s Cleveland Business reports in its July 7 edition that Oatey Inc., will build a new headquarters with 43,500 sq....

WinWholesale. acquires M. Cooper Supply

July 7, 2015

WinWholesale Inc. bought M. Cooper Supply, Mokena, Ill., on July 1. M. Cooper Supply supplies the Chicago area and all...

General Pipe Cleaners Sewerooter T-3

July 6, 2015

The lightweight Sewerooter T-3™ from General Pipe Cleaners packs the power, portability, and capacity to clear clogs from 2" to...

Taco Viridian 3452

July 6, 2015

Taco’s now-expanded ECM, wet rotor Viridian line includes the VR3452 high efficiency wet rotor variable speed circulator for chilled and...

Watts Track Lavatory Carriers

July 6, 2015

Watts track lavatory carriers feature a proprietary design that allows for independent horizontal and vertical adjustment of arms. These new...

Fresh-Aire UV honors Victor Distributing Co. for 10 Years of IAQ wholesaling, loyalty and success

July 6, 2015

Clearwater, Fla. – Fresh-Aire UV, Jupiter, Fla., the largest manufacturer of carbon/PCO, and UVC indoor air quality (IAQ) products in...

Koldwave joins Mestek Distributor Products Group

July 6, 2015

Westfield, Mass. - Mestek’s Distributor Products Group welcomes Koldwave to our family of HVAC and hydronic heating and cooling companies. Koldwave, manufacturer...

Man arrested for stealing plumbing products from wholesaler, selling them on Ebay

July 6, 2015

According at a July 4 report from CBS New York, David Bevilacqua of East Meadow, NY, was arrested and charged with 2nd...

LEED Platinum building wins industry award

July 6, 2015

Irving, Texas – When San Diego State University (SDSU) razed its student union building to replace it with a highly...

GROHE offers solutions on demand for green building practices

July 6, 2015

New York – GROHE has developed a CEU, The Edge of Water – Trends & Best Practices in Building Water...

Moen honored as ‘Top Workplace’ by Plain Dealer for fourth consecutive year

July 2, 2015

North Olmsted, Ohio – Moen is honored to be voted one of the ‘Top Workplaces’ in Northeast Ohio by The...

Bookkeeper sentenced to 22 years for embezzling $543,000 from Kansas City distributor

July 2, 2015

The Kansas City Business Journal reported on July 1 that Susan Prophet was sentenced to 22 years and ordered to...

Mansfield Plumbing celebrates "Made in the USA Day"

July 1, 2015

Perrysville, Ohio – As companies across the country observe "Made in the USA Day" on July 2, Mansfield Plumbing will...

Ferguson Enterprises joins TRC’s program

July 1, 2015

Alexandria, Va. – Ferguson Enterprises is partnering with Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) to now offer TRC’s program in its HVAC...

Bunker Hill Capital announces acquisition of ASPEQ Heating Group LLC

July 1, 2015

Boston – Bunker Hill Capital announced that it has acquired ASPEQ Heating Group LLC, a St. Louis, Missouri based manufacturer...

Central Arizona Supply: Independent, family-owned business continues to thrive

July 1, 2015

Central Arizona Supply, which has grown from a small parts store started almost 50 years ago to one of the...

ThermaSol hires CEU trainer and trade coordinator

July 1, 2015

Round Rock, Texas – ThermaSol is pleased to announce the hiring of Katie McKinney as CEU trainer and trade coordinator...

BAA-compliant bronze ball valves

July 1, 2015

Series LFB6080G2 full-port, 2-piece, lead free ball valves. These forged bronze valves, which comply with the Buy American Act, are designed for use in...

Toilet with clean flush

July 1, 2015

The new VorMax toilets reinvent the flush, delivering top to bottom cleaning that is virtually effortless. Eliminating the rim holes around...

Integrated sink

July 1, 2015

The AER-DEC is the perfectinnovation for any high-end washroom. Soap dispenser, faucet, hand dryer, and sink basin all designed to...

Medium single sink

July 1, 2015

The PRECIS medium single sink with drainer features an integral drainboard. Has a crisp, angular design, durable SILGRANIT II surface and a unique wave-shaped integrated...