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HARDI Distributors Report 7.6% Revenue Increase in August

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:41:00 -0400

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through July 2026 is an increase of 3.4%.

Navien Unveils New Innovation Center and Training Academy During Grand Opening Event in Irvine, California

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:35:00 -0400

The new facility brings together product development, engineering, testing, quality support and hands-on training in one integrated location.

Watsco Completes Acquisition of The Granite Group

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:56:00 -0400

Watsco’s partnership with The Granite Group adds scale, density, product diversification and deepens its market position in the growing plumbing space

ATEX Distributing Launches New Website

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:55:00 -0400

The redesigned website provides easier access to ATEX Distributing’s products, services, technical expertise and support resources for HVAC customers.

AD Names Merit Brass Named 2026 PVF Supplier of the Year

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:06:00 -0400

The recognition highlights Merit Brass’ commitment to independent distribution through service, collaboration and long-term partnerships.

Navien Reopens New Jersey Training Academy With New Hands-On Experience

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:13:00 -0400

Navien’s upgraded New Jersey Training Academy expands hands-on education and technical resources for HVAC, plumbing and water treatment professionals.

LeadSmart Launches Meridian360

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:15:00 -0400

The new Enterprise Growth Platform connects ERP, CRM, marketing, quoting, e-commerce data, and other connected systems into one view of the business.

mSupply Names Phil Mause President

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:59:00 -0400

The appointment unites the company's commercial, operations, and digital organizations to expand HVAC parts availability across mSupply's entire physical and digital footprint.

Wiseway Supply John Cain Honored for Leadership and Community Impact

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:44:00 -0400

The former president and CEO of Wiseway Supply has been named a 2026 NKyTribune NewsMaker.

Watsco Declares $3.30 Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:37:00 -0400

Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 52 consecutive years.

Margin Maximization

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Built on Service

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Lion Plumbing Supply is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, but the milestone is about more than looking back.

PVF Supply Strain Hits Critical Point

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

A Framework for Thriving in the Long Run, Part 1

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

AD Announces Update to Supply Force Program Brand

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:38:00 -0400

AD launches a refreshed brand for the recently acquired Supply Force business.

Winsupply of East Baltimore Opens

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:45:00 -0400

President Jason Brown and his 12 employees serve the fire suppression and fabrication and sprinkler needs of Baltimore and its surrounding cities.

Isuzu Donates New N-SERIES NRR Truck to South Greenville Fire District

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:15:00 -0400

The Isuzu NRR equipped with Morgan truck body and PALFINGER liftgate will help support fire safety education, community engagement and outreach programs throughout Southern Greenville County.

PVF Roundtable Has Full Fall Ahead

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:01:00 -0400

From Young Professionals and networking to fishing, clay shooting and its year-end celebration, PVF Roundtable offers plenty of opportunities to connect with the PVF community in the coming months.

AD Finalizes supplyFORCE Acquisition

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:10:00 -0400

AD has announced that it has closed its acquisition of supplyFORCE, effective Sept. 24, 2026.

Grainger's Fifth Annual Bucket Build Helps Communities Prepare for Disaster Recovery

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:44:00 -0400

More than 500 volunteers joined ToolBank USA and YouthBuild members to assemble 4,000 disaster relief kits for future disaster response and recovery efforts across North America.

Park Wiseway Supply Group Names John Simmons CEO

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:26:00 -0400

Simmons will lead the company’s continued growth across its network of seventeen branch locations and six luxury showrooms serving Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Alabama.

UDig, Ferguson Launch Sales Cockpit to Streamline Counter Sales

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:38:00 -0400

UDig and Ferguson have launched Sales Cockpit, a new platform that brings multiple sales systems into one interface to help counter associates search, quote and close orders more efficiently for trade professionals.

Robert Madden Industries Acquires Shore Distributors

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:38:00 -0400

The acquisition brings together two longstanding, family-owned distributors and expands Robert Madden Industries’ service footprint into Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.

First Supply Recognized for Environmental Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:43:00 -0400

The Joe Poehling Distribution Innovation Center earns statewide award and national industry recognition.

Valve World Southeast Asia Expo Moves to Bangkok in 2027

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:27:00 -0400

The Valve World Southeast Asia Expo & Conference will move from Singapore to Bangkok in 2027, taking place Sept. 15-16 alongside wire and Tube Southeast Asia.

Merit Brass Announces Leadership Succession Plan, Darren Hilliard Named President and CEO

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:33:00 -0400

The planned transition will see longtime co-CEOs Alan Lipp and Marc Schlessinger move to co-chairmen of the board following their retirement from executive roles at the end of 2026.

Custom Pipe & Fabrication Promotes Brian Goodpasture to Chief Operating Officer

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:19:00 -0400

The promotion supports continued organizational growth and strengthens product-line-focused operations across the company.

RLS Joins PHCC–National Association to Support HVAC/R Contractors

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:18:00 -0400

Rapid Locking System has elevated its partnership with PHCC, expanding its support for contractor education, technical training and workforce development nationwide.

Watsco to Acquire The Granite Group

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:35:00 -0400

Watsco is expanding its presence in the plumbing market with the acquisition of The Granite Group, a family-led distributor with approximately $500 million in sales across seven Northeast states.

Andrew Baines Named Senior Vice President of Sales and Commercial Operations for SJE Engineered Control Solutions Division

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:42:00 -0400

In his new role, Andrew will shape and execute the division’s commercial strategy.