https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us Eric Varton joins Rheem to lead global R&D and technology as Alan Machuga takes a leadership role focused on digital strategy and AI transformation. Eric Varton joins Rheem to lead global R&D and technology as Alan Machuga takes a leadership role focused on digital strategy and AI transformation.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24275 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24275-rheem-strengthens-leadership-to-advance-ai-and-digital-transformation Rheem Strengthens Leadership to Advance AI and Digital Transformation.jpg The Golden Arm Award recognizes quarterbacks who demonstrate excellence both on and off the field. The Golden Arm Award recognizes quarterbacks who demonstrate excellence both on and off the field.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24271 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24271-johnny-unitas-golden-arm-award-announces-2026-top-15 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Announces 2026 Top 15.jpg The recognition highlights Merit Brass’ commitment to independent distribution through service, collaboration and long-term partnerships. The recognition highlights Merit Brass’ commitment to independent distribution through service, collaboration and long-term partnerships.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24263 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24263-ad-names-merit-brass-named-2026-pvf-supplier-of-the-year AD Names Merit Brass Named 2026 PVF Supplier of the Year.jpg Winsupply is proud to return as an official partner of the University of Dayton Division of Athletics for the upcoming basketball season. Winsupply is proud to return as an official partner of the University of Dayton Division of Athletics for the upcoming basketball season.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24262 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24262-winsupply-sponsors-the-university-of-dayton-flyers Winsupply Sponsors the University of Dayton Flyers.jpg The acquisition expands Wieland’s portfolio, engineering capabilities and international presence. The acquisition expands Wieland’s portfolio, engineering capabilities and international presence.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24260 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:03:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24260-wieland-acquires-neotiss Wieland Acquires Neotiss.jpg The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has opened applications for its leading awards program, Best of KBIS, to spotlight industry excellence in 2027. The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has opened applications for its leading awards program, Best of KBIS, to spotlight industry excellence in 2027.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24257 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:28:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24257-best-of-kbis-awards-now-open-for-2027-entries Best of KBIS Awards Now Open for 2027 Entries.jpg Navien’s upgraded New Jersey Training Academy expands hands-on education and technical resources for HVAC, plumbing and water treatment professionals. Navien’s upgraded New Jersey Training Academy expands hands-on education and technical resources for HVAC, plumbing and water treatment professionals.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24256 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:13:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24256-navien-reopens-new-jersey-training-academy-with-new-hands-on-experience Navien Reopens New Jersey Training Academy With New Hands-On Experience.jpg The promotion began on Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 30, 2026. The promotion began on Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 30, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24247 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:22:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24247-a-o-smith-launches-fall-promotion-with-participating-wholesale-partners A. O. Smith Launches Fall Promotion with Participating Wholesale Partners.jpg The decorative plumbing specialist, with roots dating to 1901, brings its finish-matched bath collections to a growing family of luxury kitchen and bath brands. The decorative plumbing specialist, with roots dating to 1901, brings its finish-matched bath collections to a growing family of luxury kitchen and bath brands.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24243 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24243-jaclo-joins-top-knobs-and-watermark-designs JACLO Joins Top Knobs and Watermark Designs.jpg The new Enterprise Growth Platform connects ERP, CRM, marketing, quoting, e-commerce data, and other connected systems into one view of the business. The new Enterprise Growth Platform connects ERP, CRM, marketing, quoting, e-commerce data, and other connected systems into one view of the business.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24236 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:15:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24236-leadsmart-launches-meridian360 LeadSmart Launches Meridian360.jpg The partnership expands access to Cleaver-Brooks’ thermal solutions, engineering and service support across California and Nevada. The partnership expands access to Cleaver-Brooks’ thermal solutions, engineering and service support across California and Nevada.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24233 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24233-cleaver-brooks-and-rf-macdonald-complete-partnership-agreement Cleaver-Brooks and R.F. MacDonald Complete Partnership Agreement.jpg LG Electronics is establishing a new facility in Virginia to help the company respond quickly to growing chiller demand across North America. LG Electronics is establishing a new facility in Virginia to help the company respond quickly to growing chiller demand across North America.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24231 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:11:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24231-lg-electronics-establishes-first-us-factory-to-produce-chillers-for-ai-data-center-cooling LG Electronics Establishes First U.S. Factory to Produce Chillers for AI Data Center Cooling.jpg The former president and CEO of Wiseway Supply has been named a 2026 NKyTribune NewsMaker. The former president and CEO of Wiseway Supply has been named a 2026 NKyTribune NewsMaker.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24228 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:44:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24228-wisely-supply-john-cain-honored-for-leadership-and-community-impact Wisely Supply John Cain Honored for Leadership and Community Impact.jpg Rheem has announced the purchase of property adjacent to its Fort Smith campus. Rheem has announced the purchase of property adjacent to its Fort Smith campus.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24227 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:34:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24227-rheem-invests-in-future-growth-with-strategic-property-acquisition Rheem Invests in Future Growth With Strategic Property Acquisition .jpg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24151 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24151-margin-maximization iStock-905819004.jpg “Spaceballs: The New One” lands next April, 40 years after the first movie, with Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga all back. “Spaceballs: The New One” lands next April, 40 years after the first movie, with Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga all back.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24150 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24150-spaceballs-turns-40-next-april-and-i-cant-stop-seeing-our-industry-in-it iStock-1048069280.jpg The PHC wholesale industry — like many skilled trades and their supply chains — has long been dominated by men. The PHC wholesale industry — like many skilled trades and their supply chains — has long been dominated by men.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24149 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24149-from-mentors-to-allies-why-phc-wholesale-needs-active-support-for-women TW0726_businesswomen speaking to colleagues.jpg Lion Plumbing Supply is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, but the milestone is about more than looking back. Lion Plumbing Supply is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, but the milestone is about more than looking back.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24148 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24148-built-on-service Group at event.jpg Hands-on training remains one of the most effective ways to turn product knowledge into practical skills. Hands-on training remains one of the most effective ways to turn product knowledge into practical skills. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24147 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24147-the-new-classroom iStock-1705803378.jpg For contractors and end consumers, a large price difference on refrigerant can be tempting, especially when costs are putting pressure on operating budgets. However, below-market pricing should also be a warning. For contractors and end consumers, a large price difference on refrigerant can be tempting, especially when costs are putting pressure on operating budgets. However, below-market pricing should also be a warning.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24146 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24146-the-hidden-costs-of-cheap-refrigerant-what-can-it-do-to-a-system TW1026_HVAC service technician using gauges to check and add refrigerant.jpg One such law, known as Proposition 65 (Prop 65), requires that consumers in California be warned of the health risks associated with hundreds of chemicals used in everyday products and environments. One such law, known as Proposition 65 (Prop 65), requires that consumers in California be warned of the health risks associated with hundreds of chemicals used in everyday products and environments.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24145 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24145-update-what-happens-in-california-doesnt-necessarily-stay-in-california TW1026_web cookie tracking.jpg In this industry, results are earned on the front lines: deliveries, customer relationships, safety and service all depend on people. In this industry, results are earned on the front lines: deliveries, customer relationships, safety and service all depend on people. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24144 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24144-driving-business-success-with-people-centered-leadership TW0726_building trust.jpg The data center surge remains the single most powerful driver of industrial spending worldwide as it enters the back half of 2026. The data center surge remains the single most powerful driver of industrial spending worldwide as it enters the back half of 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24143 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24143-data-centers-continue-to-blast-off-with-no-end-in-sight TW1026_Texas data center construction.jpg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24142 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24142-pvf-supply-strain-hits-critical-point TW1026_gas and oil prices.jpg CRM is meant to create efficiency. However, when every department uses it in their own way (or not at all), it has the opposite effect. CRM is meant to create efficiency. However, when every department uses it in their own way (or not at all), it has the opposite effect.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24141 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24141-why-crm-success-depends-on-cross-functional-communication-and-clarity TW0926_customer relationship management-CRM.jpg 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24140 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24140-a-framework-for-thriving-in-the-long-run-part-1 TW0726_celebrating business success.jpg AD launches a refreshed brand for the recently acquired Supply Force business. AD launches a refreshed brand for the recently acquired Supply Force business.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24208 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:38:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24208-ad-announces-update-to-supply-force-program-brand AD Announces Update to Supply Force Program Brand 1.jpg President Jason Brown and his 12 employees serve the fire suppression and fabrication and sprinkler needs of Baltimore and its surrounding cities. President Jason Brown and his 12 employees serve the fire suppression and fabrication and sprinkler needs of Baltimore and its surrounding cities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24201 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24201-winsupply-of-east-baltimore-opens Winsupply of East Baltimore Opens.jpg Exhibitors are invited to apply for the opportunity to present their latest products to a select group of the industry's most influential media. Exhibitors are invited to apply for the opportunity to present their latest products to a select group of the industry's most influential media.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24200 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24200-applications-now-open-for-2027-kbis-hard-hat-media-tour Applications Now Open for 2027 KBIS Hard Hat Media Tour.jpg Downie will lead sales for GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the building products and plumbing industries. Downie will lead sales for GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the building products and plumbing industries.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/24199 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/24199-gf-appoints-robert-downie-vice-president-sales-us GF Appoints Robert Downie Vice President, Sales (U.S.).jpg