https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us 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 Hands-on training remains one of the most effective ways to turn product knowledge into practical skills. Hands-on training remains one of the most effective ways to turn product knowledge into practical skills. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24147 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24147-the-new-classroom iStock-1705803378.jpg One such law, known as Proposition 65 (Prop 65), requires that consumers in California be warned of the health risks associated with hundreds of chemicals used in everyday products and environments. One such law, known as Proposition 65 (Prop 65), requires that consumers in California be warned of the health risks associated with hundreds of chemicals used in everyday products and environments.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24145 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24145-update-what-happens-in-california-doesnt-necessarily-stay-in-california TW1026_web cookie tracking.jpg In this industry, results are earned on the front lines: deliveries, customer relationships, safety and service all depend on people. In this industry, results are earned on the front lines: deliveries, customer relationships, safety and service all depend on people. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24144 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24144-driving-business-success-with-people-centered-leadership TW0726_building trust.jpg The data center surge remains the single most powerful driver of industrial spending worldwide as it enters the back half of 2026. The data center surge remains the single most powerful driver of industrial spending worldwide as it enters the back half of 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24143 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24143-data-centers-continue-to-blast-off-with-no-end-in-sight TW1026_Texas data center construction.jpg Renewed tensions in the Iranian-U.S. war resulting from Iranian strikes on U.S. vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliating strikes on Iranian assets have exacerbated crude-oil pricing. Renewed tensions in the Iranian-U.S. war resulting from Iranian strikes on U.S. vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliating strikes on Iranian assets have exacerbated crude-oil pricing.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24142 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24142-pvf-supply-strain-hits-critical-point TW1026_gas and oil prices.jpg CRM is meant to create efficiency. However, when every department uses it in their own way (or not at all), it has the opposite effect. CRM is meant to create efficiency. However, when every department uses it in their own way (or not at all), it has the opposite effect.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24141 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24141-why-crm-success-depends-on-cross-functional-communication-and-clarity TW0926_customer relationship management-CRM.jpg If you have been following our reinvention-based series of columns here in The Wholesaler, I have surely been trying to drive home the point that the competitive landscape could not be more different than what it was only a short time ago. If you have been following our reinvention-based series of columns here in The Wholesaler, I have surely been trying to drive home the point that the competitive landscape could not be more different than what it was only a short time ago. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24140 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24140-a-framework-for-thriving-in-the-long-run-part-1 TW0726_celebrating business success.jpg Engineers are trained to solve problems. We calculate, analyze, design and develop systems that make our communities safer and improve everyday life. Yet some of the most meaningful work engineers do never appears on a set of construction drawings. Engineers are trained to solve problems. We calculate, analyze, design and develop systems that make our communities safer and improve everyday life. Yet some of the most meaningful work engineers do never appears on a set of construction drawings.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24122 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24122-beyond-the-calculations-how-engineers-shape-the-profession-through-volunteerism PE1026_ASPE Panel.jpg Fine print is important. While lawyers often get paid to read the fine print, it is important that clients — individuals and businesses — read it, too. Just as important are the documents referred to or incorporated by reference into the fine print — or what I call the “finer print.” Fine print is important. While lawyers often get paid to read the fine print, it is important that clients — individuals and businesses — read it, too. Just as important are the documents referred to or incorporated by reference into the fine print — or what I call the “finer print.”

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24121 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24121-know-the-rules-before-you-arbitrate iStock-1033774358.jpg ServiceTitan and Ramp have partnered to streamline contractor spending, reduce manual work and improve cost visibility. ServiceTitan and Ramp have partnered to streamline contractor spending, reduce manual work and improve cost visibility.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24209 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24209-servicetitan-announces-strategic-partnership-with-ramp ServiceTitan Announces Strategic Partnership With Ramp.webp The newly formed Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation brings together the two companies’ more than 175 years of industry experience and portfolios of safety and flow solutions. The newly formed Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation brings together the two companies’ more than 175 years of industry experience and portfolios of safety and flow solutions.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24202 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24202-reliable-automatic-sprinkler-and-asc-engineered-solutions-unite-as-reliable-safety-and-flow Reliable Automatic Sprinkler and ASC Engineered Solutions Unite as Reliable Safety & Flow.jpg ServiceTitan has released its The Update: 2026 State of AI in the Trades Report, its second report examining the adoption and impact of artificial intelligence across the trades. ServiceTitan has released its The Update: 2026 State of AI in the Trades Report, its second report examining the adoption and impact of artificial intelligence across the trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24198 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:20:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24198-servicetitan-report-finds-ai-adoption-accelerating-across-the-trades ServiceTitan Report Finds AI Adoption Accelerating Across the Trades.webp The acquisition further strengthens Active’s position across its existing markets while providing opportunities for continued growth throughout Western New York. The acquisition further strengthens Active’s position across its existing markets while providing opportunities for continued growth throughout Western New York.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24190 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24190-active-plumbing-supply-announces-acquisition-of-schaefer-plumbing-supply Active Plumbing Supply Announces Acquisition of Schaefer Plumbing Supply.jpg