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RMI increases five points from the previous quarter.

Remodeling market remains strong in Q4

January 22, 2013

The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) reached 55 in the fourth quarter of 2012, increasing five points from the previous quarter, according to the NAHB.


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The all-in-one” Advocate Lavatory System from Bradley Corp. was honored with the 2012 Good Design Award.
The system is the first lavatory unit to provide a sink, soap, faucet and dual-sided hand dryer in a touchless unit.

Bradley’s lavatory system wins Good Design Award

January 16, 2013
The system is the first lavatory unit to provide a sink, soap, faucet and dual-sided hand dryer in a touchless unit.
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TORRCO CEO and President Joel S. Becker, Director of Marketing Michele Wright and Vice President of Sales and General Manager Chris Fasano spearheaded the company's name change

The name game

After a series of aggressive moves, Torrington Supply rebrands itself as TORRCO.
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John McNally
January 15, 2013
Everything is under one canopy – the TORRCO canopy. After some aggressive business moves in the Connecticut, western Massachusetts and eastern New York markets, it was time for 95-year-old Waterbury, Conn.-based Torrington Supply to streamline its message so there was no confusion among customers.
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Supply House Times Latest News

Remodelers forecast a bright 2013

Current conditions, activity forecast hit highest level to date
January 11, 2013
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry's fourth-quarter Remodeling Business Pulse data of current and future remodeling business conditions has experienced significant growth across all indicators, with forecasting in the next three months hitting its all-time highest level.
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The panel of wholesalers notes economic recovery is based on geography. Two panelists in the upper Midwest enjoyed good years in 2012, while others still are struggling with the economy.

Looking up from survival mode

PHCP distributors talk about social media, diversification and boosting sales in the first of a two-part series
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Bob Miodonski
January 4, 2013
The supply house business is more complicated than ever. Social media, the next generation of employees, and new technology that either helps or hinders communication present challenges to owners and managers.
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