The federal government's incomparable passion with the universal climate control is throwing a roadblock into a major American breakthrough in world light-oil exports and a straight path to final energy independence.

While first-quarter commodity prices were deeply embroiled in “bearish” territory during 2015’s first four months, a rebound is likely in the making later in the year.

Herb Strong Jr., retired president of Indianapolis-based Economy Plumbing Supply and former American Supply Association president, died June 24.

Wayne Pa.-based Affiliated Distributors recently reported sales for all its members across all seven divisions grew by 7% in the first quarter of 2015 to $7.9 billion.

AD members hired 638 new employees, opened over 32 new locations and made 12 acquisitions

Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International released its monthly TRENDS report.

ASA Monthly Pulse Report shows YTD profit before taxes reported even or down by half of PVF distributors.

The speed and the intensity with which the price of global crude oil dropped from $100 a barrel at mid-year 2014 to the low $40s by the end of January 2015 is still befuddling.