Industry Community News

Strickland Tudor Joins CAMP Digital as Chief Revenue Officer

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:39:00 -0400

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/

Nominations Open for The Wholesaler Magazine’s Person of the Year

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:29:35 -0400

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.

Women in HVACR Announces Key Breakout Speakers for 2026 Annual Conference

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:47:00 -0400

The expert-led sessions will help HVACR professionals lead through change and accelerate growth.

IW-Associated WeldArt World Championship Gains Global Support Ahead of USE 2027 Finals

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:13:00 -0400

The Official WeldArt World Championship, associated with the International Institute of Welding (IIW), continues to build momentum with a growing international ambassador network ahead of its 2027 finals.

Winsupply and Los Angeles Rams Launch New Sponsorship in Los Angeles

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:51:00 -0400

The partnership will support Winsupply’s growth in the Southern California market where it has nearly two dozen local companies operating under local ownership.

Victaulic Expands European Modular Construction Capabilities With Acquisition of Arumani

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:49:00 -0400

The acquisition of Arumani strengthens Victaulic’s modular capabilities, accelerating project timelines and improving construction efficiency.

AD Appoints Shannon Bibbee as President of National Accounts

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:01:00 -0400

Bibbee brings more than 20 years of commercial and operations leadership experience in industrial supply distribution.

National Institute of Building Sciences Promotes Catheren Gill to Vice President of Strategic Programs and Services

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:31:00 -0400

Gill brings more than 30 years of experience leading complex engineering, construction, infrastructure and military programs worldwide.

ASHRAE Awards $225,200 in Society Scholarships for 2026-2027 Academic Year

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:42:00 -0400

The scholarships recognize outstanding students pursuing engineering and built environment careers while supporting the industry's future workforce.

Ripley PR Wins Silver at Inaugural 2026 TITAN American Business Awards

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:24:00 -0400

Ripley PR has been named a silver winner in the TITAN American Business Awards’ Outstanding PR Campaign category for its work with Reins.

Ferguson Joins S&P 500

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:56:00 -0400

Ferguson Enterprises will join the S&P 500 on Aug. 5, recognizing the company's market leadership and continued growth.

SFPE Announces 10 Members Elevated to Highest Fellow Membership Status; 15 Award Recipients

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:27:00 -0400

SFPE has announced its 2026 Fellows and award recipients, recognizing outstanding leadership and contributions to fire protection engineering.

AD Reports Record Member Sales of More Than $58 Billion in First Half of 2026

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:10:00 -0400

Same-store sales of existing members grew by 10%.

Congratulations to Preston McDonald, Recipient of the ATP Inspiring Future Leaders Scholarship

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:02:00 -0400

ATP presented a $2,500 scholarship designed to recognize, support, and inspire students whose goal is to pursue a degree in the mechanical industry.

New Seismic Retrofit Standard Will Increase Resilience and Long-Term Value for Residential Properties

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:48:00 -0400

The standard offers a cost-effective way to strengthen existing homes against earthquake hazards.

International Code Council Acquires Code Concepts Group and Welcomes Industry Leader Michael O’Brian

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:53:00 -0400

This acquisition deepens the International Code Council’s technical advisory expertise in energy storage systems, fire protection systems, plan review and more.

Current Distribution Group/Luxury Products Group Announce New Alliance to Strengthen Independent Retailers

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:36:00 -0400

The alliance combines industry-leading technology, digital capabilities and luxury showroom expertise to help independent businesses compete and grow.

National Technical Institute Graduates 103 Certified HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Technicians From Phoenix Campus

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:01:00 -0400

NTI’s largest graduating class of 2026 fills critical HVAC, plumbing and electrical jobs.

APR Supply Co. Completes Acquisition of Mutual Wholesalers

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:39:00 -0400

This is APR’s first location in West Virginia.

Contractor Commerce Partners With Mediagistic

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:14:00 -0400

Contractor Commerce teams with Mediagistic to help home service companies convert more customers online.

BDR Brings High-Impact Training to Texas Contractors

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:53:00 -0400

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.

Registration, Expo Sales, and Sponsorships Now Open for ACCA 2027 Conference

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:16:00 -0400

The event will be held March 10-12, 2027 and will be paired with ACCA’s 2027 Advocacy Day event in Washington, D.C.

Show Us Your Mobile Training Truck!

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:13:00 -0400

Calling all wholesalers, manufacturers, and reps — The Wholesaler magazine wants to feature YOUR Mobile Training Truck in our October issue!

Bring Back the Trades Awards Additional June Tool Grant to Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:55:00 -0400

The June award, sponsored by Milwaukee Tool and the electrical training ALLIANCE (etA), provides a $1,500 Electrical Technologies Tool Kit to SICTC's Electrical program.

Gerber Unveils Largest Collection Launch Ever

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:38:00 -0400

This debut reflects Gerber moving in a new direction.

Johnstone Supply Heartland Group Selects Augment as AI Partner

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:54:00 -0400

Johnstone Supply Heartland Group has partnered with Augment to accelerate quote-to-cash With AI

NIBCO and Webstone Donate Training Board to Support Skilled Trades Education

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:43:00 -0400

NIBCO and its Webstone brand have donated a custom-built boiler and water heater system training board to support hands-on education at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Colorado.

Bring Back the Trades Awards June Tool Grant to Hopewell High School

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:33:00 -0400

The student-run manufacturing enterprise in Huntersville to receive professional-grade Carpentry Tool Kit as North Carolina ranks among the nation's top 10 states for projected skilled trades deficit.

Johnson Controls Introduces Absorption Chiller Reference Design Guide

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:52:00 -0400

Johnson Controls unveils a new guide that helps data centers harness waste heat for cooling, reducing energy demand and maximizing AI computing capacity.

Pentair to Acquire Taco Group Holdings

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:24:00 -0400

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.