https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us Growth is supposed to make a plumbing or HVAC business stronger. But as service calls increase, so does the administrative work behind them. Growth is supposed to make a plumbing or HVAC business stronger. But as service calls increase, so does the administrative work behind them. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24378 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:26:22 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24378-before-you-hire-another-office-employee-fix-these-five-workflow-bottlenecks Office Dispatch and Field Service Coordination.png This month, the RUGGED Resilience Spotlight series recognizes Thomas Van Pelt, director of operations at Well Manager LLC, for turning an unexpected career transition into an opportunity to learn, lead and help grow a small business serving customers across the country. This month, the RUGGED Resilience Spotlight series recognizes Thomas Van Pelt, director of operations at Well Manager LLC, for turning an unexpected career transition into an opportunity to learn, lead and help grow a small business serving customers across the country.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24375 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:57:11 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24375-rugged-resilience-spotlight-thomas-van-pelt Thomas Van Pelt.png Recent acquisitions, entrepreneurial culture, strong balance sheet and technology advantage position the company for growth. Recent acquisitions, entrepreneurial culture, strong balance sheet and technology advantage position the company for growth.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24373 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24373-watsco-reports-record-third-quarter-sales Watsco Reports Record Third Quarter Sales.webp Navien expands into smart building technology with the acquisition of SmartONE’s core business and assets, establishing NaviComm to serve connected residential communities. Navien expands into smart building technology with the acquisition of SmartONE’s core business and assets, establishing NaviComm to serve connected residential communities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24366 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24366-kd-group-acquires-smartone-solutions-and-establishes-navicomm KD Group Acquires SmartONE Solutions and Establishes NaviComm.jpg Anniversary celebrations will extend to the company’s social media platforms with giveaways and spotlights promoting tradesmen and women. Anniversary celebrations will extend to the company’s social media platforms with giveaways and spotlights promoting tradesmen and women.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24365 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:15:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24365-brasscraft-manufacturing-company-celebrates-80th-anniversary Amaro’s previous experience and business perspective position her well to support Franklin Electric’s global workforce and strategic priorities. Amaro’s previous experience and business perspective position her well to support Franklin Electric’s global workforce and strategic priorities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24357 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24357-luciana-amaro-joins-franklin-electric-as-chief-human-resources-officer Luciana Amaro Joins Franklin Electric as Chief Human Resources Officer.jpg The new facility amends and extends Watsco’s existing unsecured revolving credit facility. The new facility amends and extends Watsco’s existing unsecured revolving credit facility.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24343 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:15:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24343-watsco-completes-750-million-unsecured-senior-credit-facility Watsco Completes $750 Million Unsecured Senior Credit Facility.webp The Collins Companies has earned national WBENC certification, expanding its access to supplier diversity programs and business opportunities. The Collins Companies has earned national WBENC certification, expanding its access to supplier diversity programs and business opportunities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24323 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24323-the-collins-companies-certified-by-womens-business-enterprise-national-council The Collins Companies Certified by Women’s Business Enterprise.jpg The ranking is based on research and analysis of publicly available data from U.S. organizations, both public and private, that meet the European Union Benchmark's minimum exclusion criteria. The ranking is based on research and analysis of publicly available data from U.S. organizations, both public and private, that meet the European Union Benchmark's minimum exclusion criteria.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24302 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:38:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24302-watts-named-to-newsweek-americas-greenest-companies-2027-list Watts Named to Newsweek America’s Greenest Companies 2027 List.jpg Winsupply has named Ken Resuta regional development manager, effective Sept. 28, 2026. Winsupply has named Ken Resuta regional development manager, effective Sept. 28, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24296 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24296-winsupply-hires-industry-veteran-to-lead-strategic-metro-expansion Winsupply Hires Industry Veteran to Lead Strategic Metro Expansion.jpg The merger, announced on Oct. 5, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2027, and the new company will be led by co-CEOs Matt Bursky and Dan Edelman. The merger, announced on Oct. 5, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2027, and the new company will be led by co-CEOs Matt Bursky and Dan Edelman.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24291 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:44:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24291-edelman-cleveland-lighting-merge-to-form-edelman-home Edelman, Cleveland Lighting Merge to Form Edelman Home.jpg Bradley Company is highlighting the essential role facility managers and maintenance professionals play in keeping restrooms clean, stocked and ready to support hand hygiene. Bradley Company is highlighting the essential role facility managers and maintenance professionals play in keeping restrooms clean, stocked and ready to support hand hygiene.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24283 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:14:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24283-global-handwashing-day-highlights-facility-maintenance-role-in-hand-hygiene Global Handwashing Day Highlights Facility Maintenance Role in Hand Hygiene.jpg Watsco’s partnership with The Granite Group adds scale, density, product diversification and deepens its market position in the growing plumbing space Watsco’s partnership with The Granite Group adds scale, density, product diversification and deepens its market position in the growing plumbing space 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24282 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24282-watsco-completes-acquisition-of-the-granite-group Watsco Completes Acquisition of The Granite Group.webp Watsco has announced that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss its 2026 third quarter results on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Watsco has announced that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss its 2026 third quarter results on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24274 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24274-watsco-schedules-third-quarter-conference-call Watsco Schedules Third Quarter Conference Call.webp The redesigned website provides easier access to ATEX Distributing’s products, services, technical expertise and support resources for HVAC customers. The redesigned website provides easier access to ATEX Distributing’s products, services, technical expertise and support resources for HVAC customers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24265 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:55:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24265-atex-distributing-launches-new-website ATEX Distributing Launches New Website.jpg The recognition highlights Merit Brass’ commitment to independent distribution through service, collaboration and long-term partnerships. The recognition highlights Merit Brass’ commitment to independent distribution through service, collaboration and long-term partnerships.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24263 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24263-ad-names-merit-brass-named-2026-pvf-supplier-of-the-year AD Names Merit Brass Named 2026 PVF Supplier of the Year.jpg Winsupply is proud to return as an official partner of the University of Dayton Division of Athletics for the upcoming basketball season. Winsupply is proud to return as an official partner of the University of Dayton Division of Athletics for the upcoming basketball season.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24262 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24262-winsupply-sponsors-the-university-of-dayton-flyers Winsupply Sponsors the University of Dayton Flyers.jpg This new hire supports the ECS Division’s continued focus on commercial excellence, operational discipline, and scalable growth across its regions and market segments. This new hire supports the ECS Division’s continued focus on commercial excellence, operational discipline, and scalable growth across its regions and market segments.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24261 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:20:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24261-taylor-johnson-joins-sje-ecs-division-as-director-of-sales-operations Taylor Johnson Joins SJE ECS Division as Director of Sales Operations.jpg The promotion began on Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 30, 2026. The promotion began on Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 30, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24247 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:22:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24247-a-o-smith-launches-fall-promotion-with-participating-wholesale-partners A. O. Smith Launches Fall Promotion with Participating Wholesale Partners.jpg The partnership expands access to Cleaver-Brooks’ thermal solutions, engineering and service support across California and Nevada. The partnership expands access to Cleaver-Brooks’ thermal solutions, engineering and service support across California and Nevada.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24233 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24233-cleaver-brooks-and-rf-macdonald-complete-partnership-agreement Cleaver-Brooks and R.F. MacDonald Complete Partnership Agreement.jpg The former president and CEO of Wiseway Supply has been named a 2026 NKyTribune NewsMaker. The former president and CEO of Wiseway Supply has been named a 2026 NKyTribune NewsMaker.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24228 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:44:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24228-wisely-supply-john-cain-honored-for-leadership-and-community-impact Wisely Supply John Cain Honored for Leadership and Community Impact.jpg Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 52 consecutive years. Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 52 consecutive years. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24224 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24224-watsco-declares-330-quarterly-dividend Watsco Declares $3.30 Quarterly Dividend.webp Contractors take just as much pride in their service vehicles as they do their work. If first impressions matter in every business, in the home service business they arrive curbside. Contractors take just as much pride in their service vehicles as they do their work. If first impressions matter in every business, in the home service business they arrive curbside.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24168 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24168-show-us-your-truck-2026 truck_header.png For years, search has been one of the most reliable ways for customers to find information about services, products and companies. When someone needed an answer, they typed a question into Google. For years, search has been one of the most reliable ways for customers to find information about services, products and companies. When someone needed an answer, they typed a question into Google.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24167 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24167-why-credibility-now-shapes-how-phcp-brands-are-found iStock-2252530183.jpg When plumbing contractors talk about company culture, the conversation often turns to the things employees enjoy, such as company cookouts, team outings, bonuses or the occasional free lunch. When plumbing contractors talk about company culture, the conversation often turns to the things employees enjoy, such as company cookouts, team outings, bonuses or the occasional free lunch.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24166 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24166-building-a-company-culture-your-team-can-rely-on iStock-2162383464.jpg The NFL season is up and running. Those of us who enjoy watching football get to sit back in our easy chairs at home or join other enthusiasts at the local pub to view the games. The NFL season is up and running. Those of us who enjoy watching football get to sit back in our easy chairs at home or join other enthusiasts at the local pub to view the games.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24161 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24161-10-steps-for-sound-business-plans-and-successful-results iStock-2193616687.jpg Margin pressure in distribution is nothing new, but prices are being pushed down by intense competition and price transparency, while costs are being driven up by soaring operational, supply chain and labor costs. Margin pressure in distribution is nothing new, but prices are being pushed down by intense competition and price transparency, while costs are being driven up by soaring operational, supply chain and labor costs.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24151 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24151-margin-maximization iStock-905819004.jpg “Spaceballs: The New One” lands next April, 40 years after the first movie, with Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga all back. “Spaceballs: The New One” lands next April, 40 years after the first movie, with Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga all back.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24150 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24150-spaceballs-turns-40-next-april-and-i-cant-stop-seeing-our-industry-in-it iStock-1048069280.jpg The PHC wholesale industry — like many skilled trades and their supply chains — has long been dominated by men. The PHC wholesale industry — like many skilled trades and their supply chains — has long been dominated by men.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24149 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24149-from-mentors-to-allies-why-phc-wholesale-needs-active-support-for-women TW0726_businesswomen speaking to colleagues.jpg Lion Plumbing Supply is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, but the milestone is about more than looking back. Lion Plumbing Supply is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, but the milestone is about more than looking back.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24148 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24148-built-on-service Group at event.jpg