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Economics during uncertainty

2021 economic industry forecast points to strong housing market, continued tariffs and stronger trade relations.

December 28, 2020

It’s no secret that 2020 was a year packed with challenges for the PHCP-PVF supply chain. Some areas of our industry, such as the residential construction and remodeling markets have flourished. No matter the market sector, distributors have entered 2021 with high hopes and are searching for answers when it comes the state of the industry.

Dick Friedman: Back to the future

Home Depot to buy HD Supply. What does it mean for you?

Dick Friedman

December 23, 2020

Once upon a time — 2006 to be exact — in a not far away land, Home Depot sold MRO products to the industrial and commercial markets. Top executives at Home Depot determined their strategy should be to focus on homeowners and home contractors, so they spun off MRO products into an entity dubbed HD Supply.

Brad Williams: The 2020 election aftermath

What to expect from a Biden administration.

Brad Williams

December 23, 2020

Many plumbing distributors have been in business for more than 50 years — and they have always found opportunities to thrive regardless of Congress and presidential executive orders.

Northeastern Supply to open new Virginia location

December 10, 2020

Baltimore-based PHCP-PVF distributor Northeastern Supply will open its 36th branch this month.

The Granite Group CD Team 2020 National Best and Brightest

The Granite Group named one of the nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for

December 10, 2020

For the 3rd year in a row, The National Association for Business Resources has named The Granite Group a national winner of its “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” award.

December Supply House Times Movers and Shakers

December 9, 2020

Bradley Corp. announced two major promotions to its executive leadership team: BRYAN MULLETT’s elevated role as chairman/CEO and LUIS DE LEON’s new position as president/COO, as well as his appointment to the company’s board of directors.

Eye on Safety: Electrical safety programs

What you need to know about the most dangerous hazards.

Michael Place

December 9, 2020

The purpose of an electrical safety policy is to provide a safe and healthy work environment by protecting employees from injury or death caused by uncontrolled electrical hazards.

Together we will build the future

By Sally Boyer, manager of marketing communications, NIBCO

December 9, 2020

When life gives us a detour, it is easy to get sidetracked from reaching our destination without a roadmap.

ASA to open expanded CONNECT communities

December 9, 2020

Earlier this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic was emerging, the American Supply Association launched CONNECT, a new and exciting virtual peer networking program.