https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us The meeting focused on strengthening partnerships, supporting independent sales agencies and driving growth in the luxury kitchen and bath industry. The meeting focused on strengthening partnerships, supporting independent sales agencies and driving growth in the luxury kitchen and bath industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24427 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24427-luxury-products-group-brings-16-suppliers-together-for-growth-summit Luxury Products Group Brings 16 Suppliers Together for Growth Summit.jpg The new Jobs in Distribution board lists openings at distributors who use Proton, and lets job seekers compare employer-published pay. The new Jobs in Distribution board lists openings at distributors who use Proton, and lets job seekers compare employer-published pay.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24420 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:39:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24420-protonai-launches-industry-wide-job-board Proton.ai Launches Industry-wide Job Board.webp Wolseley Canada is proud to support the next generation of skilled trades professionals through an investment in skilled trades education across Western Canada. Wolseley Canada is proud to support the next generation of skilled trades professionals through an investment in skilled trades education across Western Canada.  

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24419 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:19:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24419-wolseley-canada-invests-in-the-future-of-skilled-trades-in-western-canada Wolseley Canada Invests in the Future of Skilled Trades in Western Canada.webp AD reported double-digit growth across its divisions, with U.S. PVF leading at 16%, followed by U.S. Electrical at 15%. AD reported double-digit growth across its divisions, with U.S. PVF leading at 16%, followed by U.S. Electrical at 15%.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24412 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:04:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24412-ad-reports-record-896-billion-in-member-sales-in-first-nine-months-of-2026 AD Reports Record $89.6 Billion in Member Sales in First Nine Months of 2026.jpg Two supply house owners are in a similar situation but end up with different outcomes. Two supply house owners are in a similar situation but end up with different outcomes.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24398 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24398-succession-planning-the-conversation-nobody-wants-to-have TW1026_passing on the torch-business.jpg People do matter, even more so now in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). My family is acutely aware of this, and they often have asked, “Why do you talk to people?” People do matter, even more so now in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). My family is acutely aware of this, and they often have asked, “Why do you talk to people?” 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24397 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24397-my-mantra-people-matter TW1126_trust is the true currency of business-wh.jpg About 25 years ago, I rode with a sales rep in the Midwest who worked for an industrial distributor. About 25 years ago, I rode with a sales rep in the Midwest who worked for an industrial distributor.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24396 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24396-the-worst-sales-rep-i-ever-rode-with TW1026_man in suit with dog.jpg A new employee is trying to figure out how to log into the company training portal again, someone got a splinter from a pallet, a driver called out sick, and three trucks backed up to your dock to be unloaded at the same time, one with an appointment and two without. A new employee is trying to figure out how to log into the company training portal again, someone got a splinter from a pallet, a driver called out sick, and three trucks backed up to your dock to be unloaded at the same time, one with an appointment and two without.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24395 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24395-pressure-in-distribution-what-strong-leaders-do-before-burnout-sets-in TW0726_business stress and anxiety.jpg In HVAC distribution, growth doesn’t just happen from adding lines or expanding square footage. In HVAC distribution, growth doesn’t just happen from adding lines or expanding square footage.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24394 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24394-staple-yourself-to-an-order-the-hvac-distribution-edition The history of WD Industrial Group in Manitoba, Canada, is slightly different from that of most rep firms. The history of WD Industrial Group in Manitoba, Canada, is slightly different from that of most rep firms. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24393 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24393-diversification-drives-wd-industrial-groups-evolution TW1126_WD Industrial Team.jpg Every December, the HVACR distribution channel converges in one place to take stock of the year behind it and plot the year ahead. Every December, the HVACR distribution channel converges in one place to take stock of the year behind it and plot the year ahead.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24392 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24392-lead-into-the-new-frontier lauren roberts.jpg In 1940, Julian Lehman was working at his family’s company and engaged to a young woman named Betty when he was promised a $100 raise by a specific date. In 1940, Julian Lehman was working at his family’s company and engaged to a young woman named Betty when he was promised a $100 raise by a specific date. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24391 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24391-80-years-of-paying-it-forward 80_logo_poster_300dpi.jpg Diesel fuel is a major source of inflationary pressure throughout the PVF supply chain. Diesel fuel is a major source of inflationary pressure throughout the PVF supply chain. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24390 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24390-energy-volatility-tightens-the-pvf-market TW1126_U.S. diesel gas prices.jpg Ask manufacturers what’s shaping their water heating products and the same words keep coming up: efficiency, flexibility, simplify, easier, serviceable, feedback. Ask manufacturers what’s shaping their water heating products and the same words keep coming up: efficiency, flexibility, simplify, easier, serviceable, feedback.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24356 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24356-2026-water-heater-report AERCO-Innovation-Install-Photo copy 2.jpg John Vogt, a longtime wholesale distribution industry leader and former American Supply Association president, has died at age 87. John Vogt, a longtime wholesale distribution industry leader and former American Supply Association president, has died at age 87.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24380 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:47:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24380-former-chairman-at-national-wholesale-supply-john-vogt-passes-away Former Chairman at National Wholesale Supply John Vogt Passes Away.jpg Kahlmeyer will lead Western U.S. sales, support distribution partners and strengthen customer relationships. Kahlmeyer will lead Western U.S. sales, support distribution partners and strengthen customer relationships.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24379 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24379-robert-kahlmeyer-joins-wright-as-regional-sales-manager Robert Kahlmeyer Joins Wright as Regional Sales Manager.jpg http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24374 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:59:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24374-cherne-industries-honors-ryan-hurst-of-hugh-m-cunningham-companies-with-peter-rogers-award Cherne Industries Honors Ryan Hurst of Hugh M. Cunningham Companies With Peter Rogers Award.jpg http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24369 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24369-fw-webb-expands-in-greater-buffalo F.W. Webb Expands in Greater Buffalo.jpg Navien expands into smart building technology with the acquisition of SmartONE’s core business and assets, establishing NaviComm to serve connected residential communities. Navien expands into smart building technology with the acquisition of SmartONE’s core business and assets, establishing NaviComm to serve connected residential communities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24366 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:42:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24366-kd-group-acquires-smartone-solutions-and-establishes-navicomm KD Group Acquires SmartONE Solutions and Establishes NaviComm.jpg Amaro’s previous experience and business perspective position her well to support Franklin Electric’s global workforce and strategic priorities. Amaro’s previous experience and business perspective position her well to support Franklin Electric’s global workforce and strategic priorities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24357 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24357-luciana-amaro-joins-franklin-electric-as-chief-human-resources-officer Luciana Amaro Joins Franklin Electric as Chief Human Resources Officer.jpg Sid Harvey Industries names Bob Moody president as Sid Harvey transitions to chairman of the board. Sid Harvey Industries names Bob Moody president as Sid Harvey transitions to chairman of the board.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24333 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:28:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24333-sid-harvey-industries-announces-leadership-transition Sid Harvey Industries Announces Leadership Transition.jpg The winning innovations will be on display in Chicago, Jan. 25-27, 2027. The winning innovations will be on display in Chicago, Jan. 25-27, 2027.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24332 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24332-ahr-expo-announces-2027-innovation-award-winners AHR Expo Announces 2027 Innovation Award Winners.jpg New whole-home design and 2027 kitchen trends research findings anchored a week of programming on the future of kitchen and bath design. New whole-home design and 2027 kitchen trends research findings anchored a week of programming on the future of kitchen and bath design.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24329 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:03:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24329-newly-imagined-nkba-design-hub-inspires-innovation-at-high-point-fall-market Newly Imagined NKBA Design Hub Inspires Innovation at High Point Fall Market.png Exhibiting at its usual Booth 2005, JACLO will unveil a series of custom, inhouse designed vignettes. Exhibiting at its usual Booth 2005, JACLO will unveil a series of custom, inhouse designed vignettes.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24327 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:20:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24327-jaclo-to-present-new-and-best-selling-products-at-bdny-2026 JACLO to Present New and Best-Selling Products at BDNY 2026.jpg Booths are judged within both their size class and their product category, giving exhibitors of every footprint and specialty an equal opportunity to be recognized. Booths are judged within both their size class and their product category, giving exhibitors of every footprint and specialty an equal opportunity to be recognized.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24326 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24326-exhibitors-invited-to-enter-kbis-2027-best-booth-awards Exhibitors Invited to Enter KBIS 2027 Best Booth Awards.jpg Self-paced courses with virtual reality simulations let employers train new hires and upskill current technicians without pulling them off the job. Self-paced courses with virtual reality simulations let employers train new hires and upskill current technicians without pulling them off the job.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24325 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:51:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24325-national-trade-tech-now-offers-online-technician-training-for-contractors-and-facilities-teams National Trade Tech Now Offers Online Technician Training for Contractors and Facilities Teams.jpg Designers forecast the return of defined zones, natural wood cabinets, hidden appliances, and more-personalized layouts – while AI takes a back seat. Designers forecast the return of defined zones, natural wood cabinets, hidden appliances, and more-personalized layouts – while AI takes a back seat.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24301 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24301-nkba-2027-kitchen-trends-report-signals-shifts-in-kitchen-design NKBA 2027 Kitchen Trends Report Signals Shifts in Kitchen Design 1.jpg R&M Forge and Fittings earns ISO 9001 certification, confirming its commitment to quality and continual improvement. R&M Forge and Fittings earns ISO 9001 certification, confirming its commitment to quality and continual improvement.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24299 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:21:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24299-r-and-m-forge-and-fittings-achieves-iso-9001-certification-for-houston-facility R&M Forge and Fittings Achieves ISO 9001 Certification for Houston Facility .jpg The fast-paced showcase puts creativity first and encourages exhibitors to present products in unexpected formats beyond a standard slide deck. The fast-paced showcase puts creativity first and encourages exhibitors to present products in unexpected formats beyond a standard slide deck.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24297 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:59:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24297-applications-are-now-open-for-kbis-2027-innovation-hour Applications Are Now Open for KBIS 2027 Innovation Hour.jpg The 2026 KBB Product Award winner offers a premium, color-matched finish for visible bathroom supply lines. The 2026 KBB Product Award winner offers a premium, color-matched finish for visible bathroom supply lines.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24292 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:21:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24292-jaclo-wins-product-award-for-caramel-bronze-jacloflex-supply-kits JACLO Wins Product Award for Caramel Bronze JACLOFLEX Supply Kits.jpg