https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us 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 Bibbee brings more than 20 years of commercial and operations leadership experience in industrial supply distribution. Bibbee brings more than 20 years of commercial and operations leadership experience in industrial supply distribution.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23893 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23893-national-institute-of-building-sciences-promotes-catheren-gill-to-vice-president-of-strategic-programs-and-services AD Appoints Shannon Bibbee as President of National Accounts.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 Same-store sales of existing members grew by 10%. Same-store sales of existing members grew by 10%.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23881 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:10:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23881-ad-reports-record-member-sales-of-more-than-58-billion-in-first-half-of-2026 AD Reports Record Member Sales of More Than $58 Billion in First Half of 2026.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 The HVAC and water heating industries are currently navigating one of the most significant shifts in decades. The HVAC and water heating industries are currently navigating one of the most significant shifts in decades. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23875 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23875-electrification-vs-decarbonization TW0826_Eco energy and energy saving.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 The role of the manufacturers’ representative continues to evolve as we adapt to changing customer expectations, digital transformation, workforce challenges and new market opportunities. The role of the manufacturers’ representative continues to evolve as we adapt to changing customer expectations, digital transformation, workforce challenges and new market opportunities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23869 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23869-q-and-a-with-aim-r-president-jon-wiggs TW0826_Jon Wiggs-AIMR.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 Fall heating season is here. What market forces are changing how we do business? What does the future business and technical climate look like for the PHC contractor? Fall heating season is here. What market forces are changing how we do business? What does the future business and technical climate look like for the PHC contractor? 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23848 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23848-2026-heating-season-preview FullSizeRender (1) copy.jpg Nobody said 2026 would be easy. The refrigerant transition that reshaped purchasing patterns last year did not simply resolve itself when the calendar turned. Nobody said 2026 would be easy.  The refrigerant transition that reshaped purchasing patterns last year did not simply resolve itself when the calendar turned.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23821 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23821-holding-the-line PE0826_mSupply Main Pic.jpg The alliance combines industry-leading technology, digital capabilities and luxury showroom expertise to help independent businesses compete and grow. The alliance combines industry-leading technology, digital capabilities and luxury showroom expertise to help independent businesses compete and grow.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23864 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:36:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23864-current-distribution-group-luxury-products-group-announce-new-alliance-to-strengthen-independent-retailers Current Distribution Group Luxury Products Group Announce New Alliance to Strengthen Independent Retailers.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 Calling all wholesalers, manufacturers, and reps — The Wholesaler magazine wants to feature YOUR Mobile Training Truck in our October issue! Calling all wholesalers, manufacturers, and reps — The Wholesaler magazine wants to feature YOUR Mobile Training Truck in our October issue!

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23863 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:13:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23863-show-us-your-mobile-training-truck Show Us Your Mobile Training Truck!.jpg This debut reflects Gerber moving in a new direction. This debut reflects Gerber moving in a new direction.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23845 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:38:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23845-gerber-unveils-largest-collection-launch-ever Gerber Unveils Largest Collection Launch Ever.jpg Johnstone Supply Heartland Group has partnered with Augment to accelerate quote-to-cash With AI Johnstone Supply Heartland Group has partnered with Augment to accelerate quote-to-cash With AI

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23844 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:54:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23844-johnstone-supply-heartland-group-partners-with-augment-to-accelerate-quote-to-cash-with-ai Johnstone Supply Heartland Group Selects Augment as AI Partner.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 Winsupply Kernersville N.C. opened its doors on April 6, 2026. Winsupply Kernersville N.C. opened its doors on April 6, 2026. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23831 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:19:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23831-winsupply-opens-winsupply-kernersville-nc Winsupply Opens Winsupply Kernersville N.C..jpg Learn how to protect potable water systems during Watts' live Backflow 101 webinar on Aug. 14, featuring expert guidance, 1.0 PDH credit, and a chance to win a Blackstone Griddle. Learn how to protect potable water systems during Watts' live Backflow 101 webinar on Aug. 14, featuring expert guidance, 1.0 PDH credit, and a chance to win a Blackstone Griddle.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23826 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23826-watts-to-host-backflow-educational-webinar-in-recognition-of-national-backflow-prevention-day Watts to Host Backflow Educational Webinar in Recognition of National Backflow Prevention Day.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 Tune in as PHC News Editor Steve Smith and Joe Choflet, vice president of sales and marketing at NIBCO, discuss why liquid cooling is quickly becoming the standard for modern data centers. Tune in as PHC News Editor Steve Smith and Joe Choflet, vice president of sales and marketing at NIBCO, discuss why liquid cooling is quickly becoming the standard for modern data centers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23803 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:25:34 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23803-phcppros-off-the-cuff-liquid-cooling-for-data-centers-with-nibcos-joe-choflet PHCPPros Off the Cuff- Liquid Cooling for Data Centers with NIBCO's Joe Choflet.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 Intellihot offers gas and electric tankless water heaters with market-leading energy efficiency and cost savings. Intellihot offers gas and electric tankless water heaters with market-leading energy efficiency and cost savings.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23787 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23787-zurn-elkay-water-solutions-corporation-to-acquire-intellihot Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation to Acquire Intellihot.jpg