Dodge Momentum Index recovers in January February 19, 2019 The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning.Read More
Industrial fittings trends Trends respondents optimistic for the most part on what 2019 could bring. Mike Miazga January 24, 2019 The topic of tariffs that have affected the industrial PVF supply chain still remains front and center, according to fittings manufacturers.Read More
Attendees of AHR Expo optimistic for 2019 From ASHRAE's HVAC&R Industry Newsletter January 16, 2019 If ASHRAE Journal’s 2019 Attendee Survey on HVAC&R Industry Trends accurately predicts how 2019 will turn out, the industry is in good hands.Read More
Economy adds 155,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate remains unchanged Manufacturing adds 27,000 jobs in November. December 7, 2018 The unemployment rate of 3.7% in November marked the first time since 1969 that it has not exceeded 3.7% for three straight months.Read More
Key findings from compensation report and OPR 2018 August 17, 2018 These reports are showing favorable trends for the plumbing-supply, PVF, PHCP and HVAC industry. Read More
Buying group meetings offer ASA opportunities May 18, 2018 With the pace of change coming at exponential rates, many attendees feel this new program will be vital in helping then stay current. Read More
WIT buying group reports positive headwinds WIT & Co.’s annual Distributor/Vendor Conference was held March 6-9, 2018 in Dallas. Mike Miazga April 17, 2018 Continued sales growth highlights group’s annual distributor-vendor conference. Read More
Ferguson continues to grow revenue March 28, 2018 Parent company Ferguson plc reports first-half earnings for fiscal year 2018.Read More
PHCP-PVF masters report positive results in 2017 Bullish on 2018. Mike Miazga February 26, 2018 Improving market conditions and a focus on exceptional service key factors linked to current master-distributor optimism.Read More
Morris Beschloss: The death tax: A small-business killer? Morris R. Beschloss February 22, 2018 While the so-called “death tax” has been proven increasingly unpopular, it has been negligible in adding to federal tax collections.Read More