https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us A respected industry leader with more than 30 years of experience, Tudor will lead CAMP’s revenue organization and help accelerate the company’s continued growth/ A respected industry leader with more than 30 years of experience, Tudor will lead CAMP’s revenue organization and help accelerate the company’s continued growth/ 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23903 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:39:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23903-strickland-tudor-joins-camp-digital-as-chief-revenue-officer Strickland Tudor Joins CAMP Digital as Chief Revenue Officer.jpg The honoree will be featured on the cover of our December issue, in an in-depth feature story, on social media, and in our e-newsletters. The honoree will be featured on the cover of our December issue, in an in-depth feature story, on social media, and in our e-newsletters.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23904 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:29:35 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23904-nominations-open-for-the-wholesaler-magazines-person-of-the-year Nominations Open for The Wholesaler Magazine Person of the Year .jpg The partnership will support Winsupply’s growth in the Southern California market where it has nearly two dozen local companies operating under local ownership. The partnership will support Winsupply’s growth in the Southern California market where it has nearly two dozen local companies operating under local ownership.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23897 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:51:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23897-winsupply-and-los-angeles-rams-launch-new-sponsorship-in-los-angeles Winsupply and Los Angeles Rams Launch New Sponsorship in Los Angeles.jpg The acquisition of Arumani strengthens Victaulic’s modular capabilities, accelerating project timelines and improving construction efficiency. The acquisition of Arumani strengthens Victaulic’s modular capabilities, accelerating project timelines and improving construction efficiency.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23896 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:49:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23896-victaulic-expands-european-modular-construction-capabilities-with-acquisition-of-arumani Victaulic Expands European Modular Construction Capabilities i.jpg Ferguson Enterprises will join the S&P 500 on Aug. 5, recognizing the company's market leadership and continued growth. Ferguson Enterprises will join the S&P 500 on Aug. 5, recognizing the company's market leadership and continued growth.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23883 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23883-ferguson-joins-the-s-and-p-500 Ferguson Joins the S&P 500.jpg From warehouse employee to president, Josh Marklowitz reflects on leading a Rocky Mountain manufacturers’ representative agency through rapid industry change while keeping relationships, technical expertise and customer service at the center of its success. From warehouse employee to president, Josh Marklowitz reflects on leading a Rocky Mountain manufacturers’ representative agency through rapid industry change while keeping relationships, technical expertise and customer service at the center of its success.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23876 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23876-spotlighting-mjm-associates PHOTO - Josh_MJM_warehouse_061726 (1).jpg Most rep principals can tell you their commission income to the dollar. Far fewer can tell you whether their revenue per employee, collection cycle or operating margin is ahead of the pack or quietly falling behind. Most rep principals can tell you their commission income to the dollar. Far fewer can tell you whether their revenue per employee, collection cycle or operating margin is ahead of the pack or quietly falling behind.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23874 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23874-what-the-numbers-know-that-you-dont-the-case-for-benchmarking TW0826_Business Analytics Data Dashboard.jpg The use of Artificial Intelligence is no longer an option. It isn’t an experimental technology. The use of Artificial Intelligence is no longer an option. It isn’t an experimental technology.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23873 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23873-ai-in-your-business iStock-2233131222.jpg In Disney’s 1951 classic, “Alice in Wonderland,” the White Rabbit famously observed, “I’m late, I’m late for a very important date!” In Disney’s 1951 classic, “Alice in Wonderland,” the White Rabbit famously observed, “I’m late, I’m late for a very important date!”

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23872 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23872-its-about-time TW0826_rabbit is running late.jpg Strong partnerships don’t happen by accident. They are built on trust, communication, shared goals and a genuine commitment to each other’s success. Strong partnerships don’t happen by accident. They are built on trust, communication, shared goals and a genuine commitment to each other’s success.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23871 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23871-better-together iStock-653116922.jpg Ninety years in, the Platsky Company story isn’t defined by a milestone. It’s defined by the people who built its reputation—one delivery, one handshake and one commitment at a time. Ninety years in, the Platsky Company story isn’t defined by a milestone. It’s defined by the people who built its reputation—one delivery, one handshake and one commitment at a time.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23870 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23870-the-platsky-way Fathers and Sons.jpg August marks the midpoint of the third quarter as the United States responds to Iran’s alleged breach of the Memorandum of Understanding by commencing strategic airstrikes against key military targets. August marks the midpoint of the third quarter as the United States responds to Iran’s alleged breach of the Memorandum of Understanding by commencing strategic airstrikes against key military targets.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23868 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23868-pvf-demand-surges-as-energy-ai-and-infrastructure-projects-accelerate TW0826_gas pipeline.jpg My house has a living room with a vaulted ceiling and a loft area above it. That means in summer, the temperatures can get a little uneve So out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT a simple question My house has a living room with a vaulted ceiling and a loft area above it. That means in summer, the temperatures can get a little uneve So out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT a simple question

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23854 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23854-why-some-contractors-show-up-in-ai-answers-and-others-dont iStock-2220668576.jpg There are certain movies that come on television, and no matter how many times you have seen them, you stop and watch. For me, one of those movies is Rocky III. I have probably seen it 50 times. Maybe more. But recently, as I was watching it again, I connected the dots. There are certain movies that come on television, and no matter how many times you have seen them, you stop and watch. For me, one of those movies is Rocky III. I have probably seen it 50 times. Maybe more. But recently, as I was watching it again, I connected the dots.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23853 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23853-the-clubber-lang-moment-facing-the-phc-industry iStock-1460077420.jpg Most of the plumbing contractors I know got into the business because they love the trade itself. They enjoy working with their hands. They are passionate about problem-solving. They like making a difference in the lives of their customers. Most of the plumbing contractors I know got into the business because they love the trade itself. They enjoy working with their hands. They are passionate about problem-solving. They like making a difference in the lives of their customers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23852 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23852-how-standard-operating-procedures-save-time-and-avoid-costly-mistakes iStock-2243016790.jpg One of the issues I often write about is the necessity for you, the contractor, to properly identify and calculate the true operational business costs you incur to run your business — in total and as those costs pertain proportionately to any given task. One of the issues I often write about is the necessity for you, the contractor, to properly identify and calculate the true operational business costs you incur to run your business — in total and as those costs pertain proportionately to any given task.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23850 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23850-proper-profitable-selling-prices-require-common-sense-and-mathematical-prowess PHCN0826_real assumptions about business.jpg This is APR’s first location in West Virginia. This is APR’s first location in West Virginia.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23862 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:39:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23862-apr-supply-co-completes-acquisition-of-mutual-wholesalers APR Supply Co. Completes Acquisition of Mutual Wholesalers.webp BDR's two-day Profit and Growth Accelerator Series heads to Texas Aug. 18-19, offering home service contractors practical training to boost sales, pricing and profitability. BDR's two-day Profit and Growth Accelerator Series heads to Texas Aug. 18-19, offering home service contractors practical training to boost sales, pricing and profitability.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23860 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23860-bdr-brings-high-impact-training-to-texas-contractors BDR Brings High-Impact Training to Texas Contractors.jpg The acquisition of Taco expands Pentair’s portfolio of smart, sustainable water solutions to support increased exposure to key high-growth end-markets primarily in North America. The acquisition of Taco expands Pentair’s portfolio of smart, sustainable water solutions to support increased exposure to key high-growth end-markets primarily in North America. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23840 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:24:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23840-pentair-to-acquire-taco-group-holdings Pentair to Acquire Taco Group Holdings.jpg Watsco has announced its operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026. Watsco has announced its operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23839 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23839-watsco-announces-operating-results Watsco Announces Operating Results.webp The donation provides hot water and high efficiency for new housing development in Franklin, Tennessee. The donation provides hot water and high efficiency for new housing development in Franklin, Tennessee.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23835 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23835-a-o-smith-donates-30-water-heaters-to-shelter-equity-for-affordable-housing-complex A. O. Smith Donates 30 Water Heaters to Shelter Equity for Affordable Housing Complex.jpg The branch is expected to open with full operations underway first quarter 2027. The branch is expected to open with full operations underway first quarter 2027.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23825 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23825-apr-supply-co-to-open-joint-branch-with-schaedler-yesco-in-new-brighton-pennsylvania APR Supply Co. to Open Joint Branch With Schaedler Yesco in New Brighton, Pennsylvania.webp GF Building Flow Solutions celebrates the official re-opening of its North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota, following its newly completed office renovation. GF Building Flow Solutions celebrates the official re-opening of its North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota, following its newly completed office renovation. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23812 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:07:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23812-gf-building-flow-solutions-unveils-updated-north-american-headquarters GF Building Flow Solutions Unveils Updated North American Headquarters.jpg Toot will lead Oatey's engineering team, driving product innovation and long-term growth. Toot will lead Oatey's engineering team, driving product innovation and long-term growth.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23811 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23811-oatey-co-promotes-alan-toot-to-vice-president-engineering Oatey Co. Promotes Alan Toot to Vice President, Engineering.jpg Infinity Drain redefines its digital presence with a streamlined, design-centric website to simplify specification. Infinity Drain redefines its digital presence with a streamlined, design-centric website to simplify specification.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23810 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23810-infinity-drain-launches-newly-redesigned-website Infinity Drain Launches Newly Redesigned Website.jpg Bradley survey highlights the value of clean, well-maintained restrooms during peak travel season. Bradley survey highlights the value of clean, well-maintained restrooms during peak travel season.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23809 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23809-clean-restrooms-support-public-health-and-visitor-loyalty Clean Restrooms Support Public Health and Visitor Loyalty.jpg 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. They scanned the results. They clicked a link. If your company had useful website content, strong keywords and credible backlinks, you were more likely to show up on the results page. 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. They scanned the results. They clicked a link. If your company had useful website content, strong keywords and credible backlinks, you were more likely to show up on the results page.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23804 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23804-why-credibility-now-shapes-how-phcp-brands-are-found iStock-2252530183.jpg PDI has acquired Atlanta-based company Guy Gunter Home in alignment with the company’s growth and expansion goals across the Southeast. PDI has acquired Atlanta-based company Guy Gunter Home in alignment with the company’s growth and expansion goals across the Southeast. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23792 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23792-pdi-acquires-appliance-dealer-guy-gunter-home PDI Acquires Appliance Dealer Guy Gunter Home.webp The transaction was facilitated by David Yezbak, president of Apogee Equity Partners. The transaction was facilitated by David Yezbak, president of Apogee Equity Partners.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23790 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:20:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23790-blue-cardinal-home-services-acquires-d-and-d-plumbing-heating-and-air-conditioning Blue Cardinal Home Services Acquires D&D Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning.jpg +osb announces the retirement of Michael Pinet following 24 years of dedicated service and valued contributions to the company. +osb announces the retirement of Michael Pinet following 24 years of dedicated service and valued contributions to the company.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23788 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:39:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23788-osb-announces-retirement-of-michael-pinet +osb Announces Retirement of Michael Pinet.jpg +osb Announces Retirement of Michael Pinet.jpg