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Targeted efforts lead Western Nevada Supply to the top of the market in green technologies

Luck has nothing to do with it.

July 1, 2012

When Rick Reviglio took over as president and general manager of Western Nevada Supply from his father, Jack, he came to a figurative fork in the business road. “You can either sell more of the same products to the same customers,” Reviglio states, “or you can sell new products to the same customers.”

Why wholesalers need the cloud

Round-the-clock access, less IT work makes this new technology worth the investment.

Joyce Tam

July 1, 2012

s businesses look to trim costs on information technology (IT), many are gravitating to cloud computing as a way to increase efficiency and economics. But what is the “cloud” and how can it help your business?

ASA Young Execs learn to communicate with power

Honesty and preparation are key in customer and employee interactions.

Bob Miodonski

July 1, 2012

Faced with tough questions from a TV reporter, four actions you should avoid are: 1) Making a stupid facial expression; 2) Trying to end the interview; 3) Staring into the camera like a deer in the headlights; and 4) Declaring, “No comment!”

The future is now

Technology advancements, sleek styles highlight KBIS 2012.

John McNally

June 1, 2012

Plastered throughout McCormick Place in Chicago was the slogan for the KBIS 2012 event: “Touch the Future.” With the pace companies are advancing technology in their kitchen and bathroom products the slogan for KBIS 2013 might be “A Touchless Future.”

Making a big difference

Your generosity helps The Storehouse of World Vision thrive.

Mike Miazga

June 1, 2012

For years, I have driven by this church. It’s one that reminds me of the old “Little House on the Prairie” schoolhouse church. Yes, I was an avid “Little House on the Prairie” viewer as a kid.

Taking it to the Hill

ASA members, federal legislators discuss pertinent wholesale industry issues.

John McNally

June 1, 2012

With so much up for grabs during this election cycle in the United States, mid-May was the appropriate time for members of the American Supply Association to descend upon Washington and partake in ASA’s annual Legislative Fly-in.

Watch your words

It's time to clarify some potentially confusing terminology in our industry.

June 1, 2012

During my three decades in the hydronics industry, I’ve heard terms that upon close scrutiny don’t accurately represent a concept or device. I even admit to using some of these terms myself, usually before I understood exactly what they meant, or considered what they might imply.

Meet 2012-2013 SWA President Harry Hays

Varied background helps American Pipe & Supply VP thrive.

Mike Miazga

June 1, 2012

Birmingham, Ala.-based American Pipe & Supply Vice President of Sales Harry Hays likens his long industry career to that of a professional football player.

Supply House Times' 2012 Rep of the Year: Preferred Sales

Preferred Sales has its eyes focused on the future.

Mike Miazga

June 1, 2012

The Hermitage/Sharon corridor on Interstate 80 in northwestern Pennsylvania is a crossroads for the past and the future. The massive Sharon Steel mill once employed more than 10,000 people.

Supply House Times 2012 Premier 125: Positive gains

PCHP industry survey reveals another year of sales growth.

John McNally

May 1, 2012

The recovery continues. For the second consecutive year, Supply House Times’ Premier survey reveals an increase in sales made by PCHP companies. The annual survey, conducted by Supply House Times and BNP Media Market Research, ranks the Top 125 PHCP wholesalers by their sales from the past year.