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Watts to host third annual Healthcare Symposium

October 9, 2020

A broad range of allied trade professionals are invited to join a leading panel of experts – beginning Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 10 am ET – during six weekly panel discussions as they address healthcare design and water safety.

New platform takes headache out of COVID-19 screening

CertiClear helps businesses manage liability risks in states with mandated employee health checks.

Nicole Krawcke

October 7, 2020

Dave Squires is no stranger to the challenges of running a plumbing business.

Ferguson announces resilient financial year-end results

October 2, 2020

Ferguson delivered a strong and resilient trading result for the year, achieved despite the pandemic which started to emerge from March 2020 onwards.

NKBA revised market outlook shows rebound from COVID-19

September 29, 2020

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its Market Outlook report showing the remodeling industry is largely recovering from its Q1 COVID-19-induced dip. According to the report, the percentage of homeowners actively working on remodeling projects increased significantly, from 19% in Q1 to 36% in Q2.

Jones Stephens now offering PPE kits

September 29, 2020

Jones Stephens is responding to the overwhelming need for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering prepackaged PPE kits to contractors and other businesses, the company noted.

Bosch Power Tools gives back to trade workers with Always Essential program

September 15, 2020

Bosch Power Tools announced it will recognize and acknowledge trade workers for their tireless efforts and give them the thanks they deserve.

First Supply’s Katie Poehling Seymour recipient of 2020 Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award

September 9, 2020

ASA’s Women in Industry division recently announced First Supply Chief Administrative Officer and COO, Kitchen and Bath Stores Katie Poehling Seymour is the recipient of the 2020 Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award.

How pandemic planning can influence business transactions and acquisitions

Steps to be prepared.

August 27, 2020

Based upon conversations I’ve had with my clients who were in the process of selling, or considering selling their company, I’ve laid out five scenarios in which things may have changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we can prepare for the environment in which we now live.

Ferguson celebrates Feed the Need by honoring associates’ giving spirit

August 26, 2020

In honor of our associates nationwide, Ferguson recently donated $100,000 to Feeding America to celebrate our eighth annual Feed the Need campaign.

COVID-19's effects on B2T distributors

Matt Sonnhalter

August 17, 2020

As all aspects of the B2T (business-to-trades) industry are challenged with navigating their businesses through the realities of COVID-19, we had the opportunity to gain some insights on this “New Normal” as it relates to the distributor sector of our industry. We gained insights by speaking to a couple of industry experts and learned how they saw the distributor sector adapting to this new environment.