The 2024 Premier 150 Distributor Survey reports a drop in sales amongst PHCP-PVF wholesaler-distributors. In 2023, only 66% of companies reported an increase in sales, while 25% experienced a decrease and 9% reported no change.

NIBCO INC. announced new connection options for its existing Webstone Y-strainer products.

ASA's sales report shows mixed results for January 2024. While year-over-year growth remains positive, it's slower than previous months. Positive signs include a jump in sales compared to December and a decline in inventory.

In his new role, Choflet will continue to lead wholesale, retail, specialty and international sales.

NIBCO has announced the promotion of Lisa Lyon to Webstone general manager, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of operations for the Webstone business unit of NIBCO.

NIBCO has announced the promotion of Allen Stanley to vice president, fittings manufacturing and distribution, and Rudy Smith to vice president, valve manufacturing. 

One great conversation I got to have while at NETWORK during the "in between" moments was with NIBCO’s newly-promoted President and COO Ashley Martin and Dawn Bloch who is now the company’s chief people officer.

I had the opportunity to experience the grand opening celebration of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s new facility in Oakboro, North Carolina.

Charlotte Pipe’s new foundry is situated on 700 acres in Stanly County, about 35 miles east of the cast iron foundry it operated in Uptown Charlotte for more than 100 years.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry announced that Tim Clinkenbeard will join Charlotte Pipe as Chief Human Resources Officer in October.