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2024 Supply House Times PVF Ring of Honor

Meet the 2024 PVF Ring of Honor Inductee: Service Metal

Service Metal celebrates 70 years of exceptional speed and service.

December 5, 2024

Service Metal, a St. Louis PVF master distributor, marks 70 years of success by focusing on speed, strong relationships, and world-class service, earning a spot in Supply House Times' PVF Ring of Honor in 2024.

Male worker working on his laptop in a warehouse.

Five ways acquisitions are changing

How Brad Jacobs' acquisition target of Rexel may change valuations in the distribution industry.

Brad Williams

November 13, 2024

This article examines the implications for valuation metrics, strategies, and investor perceptions in the distribution industry regarding this potential acquisition.

RectorSeal acquires PF WaterWorks

November 8, 2024

n addition to supporting established customer partnerships in retail channels, RectorSeal will add the PF WaterWorks product line to its plumbing wholesale channel, building on its brand-preferred retail presence.

A neighborhood is flooded following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Plumbing industry rallies to help following recent hurricane disasters

Disastrous weather events becoming more frequent; plumbing companies doing their part to help nation recover.

October 17, 2024

The East Coast has suffered severe damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, leading to extensive destruction, fatalities, and power outages. These hurricanes highlight the impact of climate change on storm severity, driven by warmer Atlantic waters. This situation underscores the urgent need for the PHCP-PVF industry to adapt to the challenges of increasingly intense storms.