Crawford Supply drew a packed house to the grand opening of its revamped bath and kitchen showroom in mid-April.

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.

Te fact is simple: North Carolina-based plumbing wholesaler Murray Supply Co. made a strong surge in Supply House Times’ Premier 125 survey from 2011 to 2012. The explanations of this rise aren’t so simple.

After 75 years in the plumbing wholesale industry, St. Louis-based Atlas Supply could’ve just patted itself on the back. Instead, the third-generation company opened its first showroom, Immerse, and has made big strides in the St. Louis market. Partner Leigh Suffian recently talked to Supply House Times about Atlas’ history and its future with Immerse.

It is never a good sign when you check the local forecast on your phone and get this message: “This is a tornado emergency for the city of Dallas! Seek shelter now to save your life!”

American Standard partners with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop low-cost prefabricated toilet system.

Nearly 400 builders, remodelers, plumbing professionals and other industry trades from the region attended the tradeshow.

Review an American Standard product and be in the running for a brand new Amazon Kindle Fire tablet.

Bootz still is a privately owned and operated company.

From time to time, I’m asked to write about an outstanding showroom operation. I love doing these in-depth articles.