https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us The Shopify-powered storefront offers more than 7,000 steam-system parts and maintenance products for commercial and institutional facilities. The Shopify-powered storefront offers more than 7,000 steam-system parts and maintenance products for commercial and institutional facilities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23750 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:17:05 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23750-apm-steam-launches-online-storefront-for-steam-system-parts APM Steam Launches Online Storefront for Steam System Parts.jpg Rob Mahoney and Ron Johnson tabbed for roles in Northeast and Southeast. Rob Mahoney and Ron Johnson tabbed for roles in Northeast and Southeast.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23748 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23748-ariston-names-regional-sales-managers-for-water-heating Ariston Names Regional Sales Managers for Water Heating.jpg Ariston Names Regional Sales Managers for Water Heating.jpg Ariston Names Regional Sales Managers for Water Heating 2.jpg The innovative drain was recognized in the 2026 Architizer A+Product Awards, which honor standout products selected by industry leaders. The innovative drain was recognized in the 2026 Architizer A+Product Awards, which honor standout products selected by industry leaders.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23744 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23744-dearborn-universal-pop-down-sink-drain-named-top-five-finalist-in-global-design-awards Dearborn Universal Pop Down Sink Drain Named Top-Five Finalist in Global Design Awards.jpg The acquisition pairs QuickFitting’s differentiated connection technologies with Everflow’s nationwide distribution platform, expanding opportunities for customers across North America. The acquisition pairs QuickFitting’s differentiated connection technologies with Everflow’s nationwide distribution platform, expanding opportunities for customers across North America.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23741 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23741-quickfitting-signs-agreement-to-be-acquired-by-everflow QuickFitting Signs Agreement to Be Acquired by Everflow.jpg Help us celebrate those who are carrying the torch from previous generations and keeping the PHCP industry burning bright! Help us celebrate those who are carrying the torch from previous generations and keeping the PHCP industry burning bright!

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23736 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:02:21 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23736-nominate-a-young-professional-for-our-2026-generation-phcp-honorary-listing Generation PHCP.jpg The Winsupply Family of Companies is growing its national Area Leader team with several new appointments responsible for coaching and recruiting entrepreneurs in wholesale distribution. The Winsupply Family of Companies is growing its national Area Leader team with several new appointments responsible for coaching and recruiting entrepreneurs in wholesale distribution.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23733 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23733-winsupply-inc-area-leader-team-grows-strategically Winsupply Inc. Area Leader Team Grows Strategically.jpg The annual sales growth for the 12 months through May 2026 is an increase of 2.6%. The annual sales growth for the 12 months through May 2026 is an increase of 2.6%.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23731 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23731-hardi-distributors-report-48-revenue-decrease-in-may HARDI Distributors Report 4.8% Revenue Decrease in May.webp APR Supply Co. is proud to continue supporting events that strengthen the communities they serve through employee involvement and local partnerships. APR Supply Co. is proud to continue supporting events that strengthen the communities they serve through employee involvement and local partnerships.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23729 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:03:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23729-apr-supply-co-continues-longstanding-support-of-tour-de-lebanon-valley APR Supply Co. Continues Longstanding Support of Tour de Lebanon.jpg The announcement follows a period of meaningful transition for Legend and reinforces the company’s focus on stability, continuity, and long-term growth.

The announcement follows a period of meaningful transition for Legend and reinforces the company’s focus on stability, continuity, and long-term growth. ]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23727 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23727-legend-valve-announces-executive-leadership-promotions Legend Valve Announces Executive Leadership Promotions.webp To celebrate HVAC/R technicians, the RLS team hosted a training session with Sila HPEC, where more than 20 technicians participated in an RLS training. To celebrate HVAC/R technicians, the RLS team hosted a training session with Sila HPEC, where more than 20 technicians participated in an RLS training.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23726 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:39:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23726-rls-celebrates-national-hvac-tech-day RLS Celebrates National HVAC Tech Day.jpg The appointments take effect July 1, 2026, and strengthen the company's operating model as it continues to support customers and execute its strategic priorities. The appointments take effect July 1, 2026, and strengthen the company's operating model as it continues to support customers and execute its strategic priorities.  

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23722 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:27:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23722-leadership-updates-at-daikin-applied Daikin Applied Announces Leadership Updates.jpg The offer is available for valued wholesale channel partners and their customers. The offer is available for valued wholesale channel partners and their customers. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23721 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23721-a-o-smith-launches-summer-promotion-with-participating-wholesale-partners A. O. Smith Launches Summer Promotion with Participating Wholesale Partners.jpg Watsco has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $3.30 per share, payable July 31 to shareholders of record as of July 16. Watsco has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $3.30 per share, payable July 31 to shareholders of record as of July 16.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23719 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:25:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23719-watsco-declares-330-quarterly-dividend Watsco Declares $3.30 Quarterly Dividend.webp A few years ago, we had water seeping up through our driveway. Given my career history, I like to think I know a little bit about plumbing, but this was a mystery. It happened every time it rained, but the seeping water lasted for days after the rain stopped. A few years ago, we had water seeping up through our driveway. Given my career history, I like to think I know a little bit about plumbing, but this was a mystery. It happened every time it rained, but the seeping water lasted for days after the rain stopped.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23702 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23702-how-to-show-up-in-ai-search iStock-2233579000.jpg Speaking recently at the graduation ceremony at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told graduates that their talents would be in high demand as American technology companies continue the rapid buildout of data centers, semiconductor manufacturing and other projects related to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence. Speaking recently at the graduation ceremony at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told graduates that their talents would be in high demand as American technology companies continue the rapid buildout of data centers, semiconductor manufacturing and other projects related to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23701 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23701-americas-skilled-trades-crisis-demands-an-all-hands-response Screenshot 2026-05-27 164103.png Every plumbing contractor knows what it’s like to have a technician who stands out from the crowd on day one, immediately demonstrating immense talent and limitless potential. Every plumbing contractor knows what it’s like to have a technician who stands out from the crowd on day one, immediately demonstrating immense talent and limitless potential. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23700 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23700-why-your-best-technicians-dont-want-to-become-managers PHCN0726_leadership career path.jpg If you search the Internet for the definition of the word “business,” you’ll find a version of this idea: “Business is an organization that provides goods and services to the community in exchange for money, with the goal of becoming profitable.” If you search the Internet for the definition of the word “business,” you’ll find a version of this idea: “Business is an organization that provides goods and services to the community in exchange for money, with the goal of becoming profitable.”

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23699 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23699-the-spirit-of-business iStock-2273427890.jpg It always cracks me up at the start of a deposition when one of the lawyers says to me, or another lawyer, “Usual stipulations?” What on earth are they talking about? There is no such thing as “usual stipulations.” It always cracks me up at the start of a deposition when one of the lawyers says to me, or another lawyer, “Usual stipulations?” What on earth are they talking about? There is no such thing as “usual stipulations.” 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23683 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23683-know-the-forms-of-arbitration-awards-before-agreeing-to-arbitrate PHCN0529_arbitration award.jpg http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23682 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23682-i-am-the-perfect-leader PE0726_adaptability in business.jpg When the pandemic cast many people out of their workplaces and into their home offices, dining rooms and kitchen nooks, an argument began to spread that it was impossible to develop a strong culture remotely. When the pandemic cast many people out of their workplaces and into their home offices, dining rooms and kitchen nooks, an argument began to spread that it was impossible to develop a strong culture remotely. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23661 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23661-distributors-have-always-built-great-cultures-remotely iStock-1213470229.jpg Across the United States, Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) is seeing enthusiasm for the skilled trades gain momentum — with governments increasingly focused on investing in career and technical education and on establishing new training initiatives. Across the United States, Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) is seeing enthusiasm for the skilled trades gain momentum — with governments increasingly focused on investing in career and technical education and on establishing new training initiatives.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23660 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23660-enthusiasm-for-skilled-trades-careers-gains-momentum TW0726_young plumber fixing sink.jpg As Rheem approaches its second century in business, the company continues to balance its legacy of reliability with a forward-looking strategy centered on innovation, sustainability and stronger channel partnerships. As Rheem approaches its second century in business, the company continues to balance its legacy of reliability with a forward-looking strategy centered on innovation, sustainability and stronger channel partnerships. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23659 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23659-rheems-next-century Rheem_Alex_Housten 421r.jpg The HVACR industry has never lacked for complexity. Changes to regulations, evolving technology, and the constant pressure of a competitive market have always kept distributors on their toes. The HVACR industry has never lacked for complexity. Changes to regulations, evolving technology, and the constant pressure of a competitive market have always kept distributors on their toes.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23657 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23657-talent-as-a-differentiator For independent wholesale distributors across North America, succession planning has become one of the industry’s most pressing conversations. For independent wholesale distributors across North America, succession planning has become one of the industry’s most pressing conversations.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23656 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23656-building-a-different-path-forward TW0726_Rivermark Team.jpg As our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States, it also serves as a reminder that the strength of our country has always been shaped by the individuals willing to serve and protect it. As our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States, it also serves as a reminder that the strength of our country has always been shaped by the individuals willing to serve and protect it.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23655 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23655-honoring-service-at-lehman-pipe-and-supply Honor Wall.jpg Distributors have been offering value-added services ranging from kitting, construction equipment rental and lighting design services to full-service supply chain solutions. Distributors have been offering value-added services ranging from kitting, construction equipment rental and lighting design services to full-service supply chain solutions.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23654 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23654-stacking-value-stacking-margins-the-distributors-guide-to-service-led-growth TW0726_boxes stacked-edit.jpg Battles seem to be emerging everywhere: over religion, geography, politics, sports, beliefs, families, and so much more. Battles seem to be emerging everywhere: over religion, geography, politics, sports, beliefs, families, and so much more.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23653 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23653-the-generational-war In April, construction began on two long-planned nuclear power projects, one in Wyoming and the other in Tennessee, signaling the start of the next phase of the U.S. “Nuclear Renaissance 2.0.” In April, construction began on two long-planned nuclear power projects, one in Wyoming and the other in Tennessee, signaling the start of the next phase of the U.S. “Nuclear Renaissance 2.0.”

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23652 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23652-us-nuclear-renaissance-20-begins-construction-phase TW0726_Tennessee nuclear power plant.jpg Apogee Equity Partners announces the successful sale of its client, DB’s Plumbing and Drain. Apogee Equity Partners announces the successful sale of its client, DB’s Plumbing and Drain.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23709 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:19:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23709-apogee-equity-partners-advise-on-sale-of-dbs-plumbing-and-drain Apogee Equity Partners Advise on Sale of DB’s Plumbing and Drain.jpg Missouri Pipe Fittings has expanded its U.S. sales network through new partnerships with Distributor Sales Inc. and Perrotti Sales, strengthening customer support across key regional markets. Missouri Pipe Fittings has expanded its U.S. sales network through new partnerships with Distributor Sales Inc. and Perrotti Sales, strengthening customer support across key regional markets.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23689 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:27:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23689-mopipe-announces-strategic-partnerships-with-distributor-sales-inc-and-perotti-sales MoPipe Announces Strategic Partnerships with Distributor Sales Inc. and Perotti Sales.jpg