https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us The annual sales growth for the 12 months through July 2026 is an increase of 2.7%. The annual sales growth for the 12 months through July 2026 is an increase of 2.7%.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24029 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:46:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24029-hardi-distributors-report-67-revenue-increase-in-july HARDI Distributors Report 6.7% Revenue Increase in July.webp The acquisition expands Midland’s product offering and capabilities across a broader range of applications. The acquisition expands Midland’s product offering and capabilities across a broader range of applications.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24028 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:29:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24028-midland-industries-acquires-pegasus-supply-group Midland Industries Acquires Pegasus Supply Group.jpg If you step into most contractors’ offices and ask how they decide what technology to buy (or more and more these days with AI and various low/no code platforms), you will get some version of the same answer. If you step into most contractors’ offices and ask how they decide what technology to buy (or more and more these days with AI and various low/no code platforms), you will get some version of the same answer.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24021 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24021-every-construction-company-needs-a-technology-playbook PHCN0926_network security technology-cybersecurity.jpg Years ago, in my plumbing company’s infancy, I got a call from an unhappy customer. One of my technicians had handled a routine service call differently than I would have. Years ago, in my plumbing company’s infancy, I got a call from an unhappy customer. One of my technicians had handled a routine service call differently than I would have. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24018 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24018-figure-it-out-yourself-training-may-cost-more-than-you-think PHCN0926_plumber examines kitchen sink piping.jpg Ken Smith, RPG Plumbing Services, Virginia Beach, Virginia, will become president of PHCC-National Association at CONNECT 2026, Oct. 19-22, in Milwaukee. Ken Smith, RPG Plumbing Services, Virginia Beach, Virginia, will become president of PHCC-National Association at CONNECT 2026, Oct. 19-22, in Milwaukee. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24017 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24017-q-and-a-with-incoming-phcc-president-ken-smith KenSmithHeadshot 1.jpg We planned to talk to Valerie Butler earlier in the day when we headed to see her at P.I.P.E. Inc., a contractor specializing in commercial plumbing and fire protection in the Indianapolis market and where she’s worked since 2020. We planned to talk to Valerie Butler earlier in the day when we headed to see her at P.I.P.E. Inc., a contractor specializing in commercial plumbing and fire protection in the Indianapolis market and where she’s worked since 2020.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24016 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24016-opening-a-door-and-keeping-it-open-to-the-trades IMG_9437.jpg There is an age-old question that every business owner has to contemplate: Should I grow my business? There is an age-old question that every business owner has to contemplate: Should I grow my business? 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24015 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24015-let-consumers-know-you-exist iStock-2247448308.jpg In 2011, I moved to North Carolina, unaware of the ticking time bomb hidden behind my walls. Like many transplants, I knew very little about the unique quirks of local homes and infrastructure. In 2011, I moved to North Carolina, unaware of the ticking time bomb hidden behind my walls. Like many transplants, I knew very little about the unique quirks of local homes and infrastructure.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24014 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24014-the-questions-your-customers-ask-before-they-call iStock-2226250906.jpg In October, a contractor walked into a supply branch holding a competitor’s quote. In October, a contractor walked into a supply branch holding a competitor’s quote.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24001 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24001-when-temporary-pricing-stops-being-temporary iStock-1072055834.jpg Terms that I see everywhere today are influencer and thought leader. I do not purport to be one, but in reflecting on my long industry career, I certainly benefited from many of them. Terms that I see everywhere today are influencer and thought leader. I do not purport to be one, but in reflecting on my long industry career, I certainly benefited from many of them.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23998 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23998-the-lessons-that-still-guide-me-today TW0926_business lessons learned.jpg Shaw Supply, a wholesale plumbing and mechanical distributor that opened its doors in Long Island City, New York, in August 2025, is a brand-new independent in an industry where that’s become a rarity. Shaw Supply, a wholesale plumbing and mechanical distributor that opened its doors in Long Island City, New York, in August 2025, is a brand-new independent in an industry where that’s become a rarity.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23997 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23997-new-kid-on-the-block Cover Photo option 3 “Ray Shaw, Founder and CEO of Shaw Supply Company—turning years of experience, sacrifice, and determination into a company of his own.”.jpg As we self-perceived small guys whine about competing for talent, let’s pause the pity party for a moment. As we self-perceived small guys whine about competing for talent, let’s pause the pity party for a moment. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23996 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23996-pity-party No one knows when the war with Iran will end or what the outcome may be. As of this writing, President Donald Trump has paused a massive military strike against Iran in response to requests from several Persian Gulf states. No one knows when the war with Iran will end or what the outcome may be. As of this writing, President Donald Trump has paused a massive military strike against Iran in response to requests from several Persian Gulf states.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23995 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23995-energy-uncertainty-shapes-pvf-market-outlook TW0926_rising energy prices-Iran war.jpg Artificial intelligence (AI)is no longer a topic reserved for technology conferences and trade press speculation. Artificial intelligence (AI)is no longer a topic reserved for technology conferences and trade press speculation.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23994 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23994-what-cdgs-ai-strategy-signals-for-the-future-of-distribution TW0926_AI workflow automation.jpg Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in a Delaware medical malpractice action with particularly important ramifications for all professional malpractice actions brought in federal court. Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in a Delaware medical malpractice action with particularly important ramifications for all professional malpractice actions brought in federal court.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23964 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23964-supreme-court-lowers-initial-filing-hurdle-for-suits-against-design-professionals PE0826_professional malpractice.jpg Construction Resources has acquired Fuse Specialty Appliances & Plumbing, expanding its luxury appliance and plumbing distribution presence across Florida. Construction Resources has acquired Fuse Specialty Appliances & Plumbing, expanding its luxury appliance and plumbing distribution presence across Florida.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24022 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24022-construction-resources-acquires-fuse-specialty-appliances-and-plumbing-in-south-florida Construction Resources Acquires Fuse Specialty Appliances & Plumbing .jpg Thomas & Galbraith is helping put books in the hands of Hamilton City Schools students with a new vending machine and book donation for Ridgeway Elementary. Thomas & Galbraith is helping put books in the hands of Hamilton City Schools students with a new vending machine and book donation for Ridgeway Elementary.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23992 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23992-thomas-and-galbraith-provides-book-vending-machine-and-books-for-all-elementary-students-in-hamilton-city-schools Thomas & Galbraith Provides Book Vending Machine and Books.webp The German-owned manufacturer will add second production site and create 100 jobs. The German-owned manufacturer will add second production site and create 100 jobs.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23980 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23980-digital-infrastructure-growth-drives-15-million-wieland-expansion-in-delaware Digital Infrastructure Growth Drives $15 Million Wieland Expansion in Delaware.jpg The initiative supports a strategic restructuring aimed at driving the brand’s next phase of growth across the U.S. and Canada. The initiative supports a strategic restructuring aimed at driving the brand’s next phase of growth across the U.S. and Canada.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23972 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:50:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23972-duravit-americas-announces-sales-and-commercial-leadership-realignment Duravit Americas Announces Sales and Commercial Leadership Realignment .jpg Weil-McLain is offering homeowners a $1,000 rebate and contractors a $200 incentive on qualifying ECO Hybrid Dual Fuel Hydronic System installations through Oct. 31. Weil-McLain is offering homeowners a $1,000 rebate and contractors a $200 incentive on qualifying ECO Hybrid Dual Fuel Hydronic System installations through Oct. 31.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23957 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23957-weil-mclain-launches-limited-time-eco-hybrid-smarter-heating-rebate Weil-McLain Launches Limited-Time ECO Hybrid Smarter Heating Rebate.jpg The agreement includes three territories across Colorado's Front Range, including Longmont, Fort Collins, and Greeley, and will be owned and operated by Mitch Rose and Chandler Sykes.  The agreement includes three territories across Colorado's Front Range, including Longmont, Fort Collins, and Greeley, and will be owned and operated by Mitch Rose and Chandler Sykes.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23956 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23956-service-experts-continues-franchise-growth-with-colorado-front-range-expansion Service Experts Continues Franchise Growth With Colorado Front Range Expansion.jpg Babin brings three decades of experience with Coburn Supply Company to his new position. Babin brings three decades of experience with Coburn Supply Company to his new position.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23944 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:46:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23944-coburn-supply-company-promotes-dustin-babin-to-hvac-division-manager Coburn Supply Company Promotes Dustin Babin to HVAC Division Manager.jpg Continuum AI’s new ReFlow solution helps distributors optimize inventory, reduce excess stock and recover working capital. Continuum AI’s new ReFlow solution helps distributors optimize inventory, reduce excess stock and recover working capital.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23936 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23936-continuum-launches-reflow Continuum Launches ReFlow.jpg This milestone honors nine decades of dedicated employees and a legacy built to last. This milestone honors nine decades of dedicated employees and a legacy built to last.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23934 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:24:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23934-horlick-celebrates-90-years-of-engineering-innovation-and-customer-commitment Horlick Celebrates 90 Years of Engineering Innovation and Customer Commitment.jpg As workforce challenges persist, the company points to growing demand for installation systems that provide visible proof of completed work. As workforce challenges persist, the company points to growing demand for installation systems that provide visible proof of completed work.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23930 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:39:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23930-quickfitting-surepress-reflects-broader-shift-from-assumption-to-verification QuickFitting SurePress Reflects Broader Shift From Assumption to Verification.jpg The new Evcon and Guardian heating and cooling solutions give contractors the flexibility to successfully meet multifamily application needs. The new Evcon and Guardian heating and cooling solutions give contractors the flexibility to successfully meet multifamily application needs.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23928 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:17:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23928-bosch-home-comfort-group-launches-two-new-multifamily-hvac-system-offerings Bosch Home Comfort Group Launches Two New Multifamily HVAC System Offerings.jpg LaGrange Winair opened its doors on June 15, 2026, at 1504 Orchard Hill Road, featuring a 10,000-square-foot storefront. LaGrange Winair opened its doors on June 15, 2026, at 1504 Orchard Hill Road, featuring a 10,000-square-foot storefront.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23921 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:22:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23921-lagrange-winair-opens-to-serve-georgia-market LaGrange Winair Opens to Serve Georgia Market.jpg The employee-owned wholesale distributor brings expanded inventory, local expertise, and industry-leading service to Idaho contractors. The employee-owned wholesale distributor brings expanded inventory, local expertise, and industry-leading service to Idaho contractors.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23913 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23913-pace-supply-expands-into-idaho-with-new-full-service-locations-in-nampa-and-twin-falls PACE Supply Expands into Idaho with New Full-Service Locations in Nampa and Twin Falls.jpg This strategic leadership transition reinforces Duravit’s ongoing commitment to investing in the Americas, growing its premium and project business and strengthening its market position. This strategic leadership transition reinforces Duravit’s ongoing commitment to investing in the Americas, growing its premium and project business and strengthening its market position.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23909 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23909-duravit-appoints-oliver-bleich-as-president-of-duravit-americas Duravit Appoints Oliver Bleich as President of Duravit Americas.jpg APM Steam’s Heat Exchanger Assessment and Testing Service helps facilities identify leaks, prevent costly failures and optimize energy efficiency through proactive inspection, pressure testing and maintenance. APM Steam’s Heat Exchanger Assessment and Testing Service helps facilities identify leaks, prevent costly failures and optimize energy efficiency through proactive inspection, pressure testing and maintenance.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23906 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23906-apm-steam-offers-unparalleled-heat-exchanger-assessment-and-testing-services-for-healthcare-universities-and-beyond APM Steam Offers Unparalleled Heat Exchanger Assessment and Testing Services for Healthcare, Universities, and Beyond.jpg