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A.O. Smith partners with more than 35 reps to celebrate essential workers

February 11, 2021

A. O. Smith partnered with more than 35 U. S. wholesale manufacturer’s representative agencies to honor plant employees with a COVID-compliant luncheon.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation partners with Home Builders Institute to address skilled labor gap

February 9, 2021

Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC), a manufacturer of push-to-connect plumbing products, valves, secondary pipe supports, firestopping solutions and fluid control technologies, is partnering with Home Builders Institute (HBI), a national leader in career training for the building and construction industry, as the exclusive Trade Sponsor for its 22 plumbing programs across the U.S., primarily serving Job Corps students and justice-involved individuals.

February Supply House Times Movers and Shakers

February 8, 2021

Victaulic announced the appointment of Rick Bucher as CEO, succeeding John F. Malloy, effective Jan. 31.

January Supply House Times Movers and Shakers

January 11, 2021

IMARK Plumbing announced SCOTT BARDREAU has joined the buying group as Vice President of Plumbing with a focus on expanding the group’s PVF and irrigation verticals.

REHAU promotes Dr. Thomas Troeger from CMO to CEO

January 7, 2021

REHAU announced the promotion of Dr. Thomas Troeger from CMO to CEO of the Americas region. The regional executive board of REHAU Americas, with headquarters in Leesburg, Va., includes Dr. Thomas Troeger, chief executive officer (CEO); Theo Haast, chief financial officer (CFO); and Terry Barnaby, Head of Operations (COO).

Uponor wins Minnesota Manufacturing Sustainability Award

January 7, 2021

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal recently announced Uponor North America is the 2020 Manufacturing Sustainability Award honoree recognizing the commitment to conserving water, reducing waste, improving energy efficiency and empowering labor.

AD starts 2021 strong with two mergers

January 4, 2021

AD announced it has completed mergers with SafetyNetwork and Delta Distributors, the group’s 11th and 12th mergers since it started in 1981 and its fourth and fifth in the last two years. Both mergers were effective Jan. 1, 2021.

Obituary: Arnie Weinstein

Founding member of Philadelphia Manufacturers Representative Association passes away at 92.

January 4, 2021

Arnold “Arnie” Weinstein, 92, founder and president of Max-Arnold Co. and later, Arnold Sales Co., passed away peacefully with his family at his side in his home near Philadelphia.

Economics during uncertainty

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

Natalie Forster

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.

Victaulic names Dr. Richard A. Bucher CEO

December 17, 2020

Victaulic announced the appointment of Rick Bucher as chief executive officer, succeeding John F. Malloy, effective January 31, 2021. Dr. Bucher was named President of Victaulic in April of 2020, following a June 2019 appointment as chief operating officer.