Pacific Plumbing Supply came across some found money.

Now that the nation is a few months removed from the uncertainty brought by the national elections, wholesalers can get their businesses back on track.

The Lubrizol CPVC app for the iPad features a collection of digital tools to inform users about Lubrizol CPVC products and assist with finding and implementing the right solutions for building and construction projects.

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.

I’ve visited a number of showrooms the past several months and found they look pretty much the way they did 10 and even 20 years ago.

The first thing we need to establish before going through any job interview is the objectives of the selection process. Interviewing should not be just about filling an open position. Anytime you have an opening to hire someone, you have an opportunity to build bench strength, organizational effectiveness and introduce fresh ideas and new insights into the organization.

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.

It’s no surprise online retail giant Amazon.com entered the industrial market in 2012 with the launch of Amazonsupply.com. After all, the market for U.S. industrial supplies is more than $150 billion.

Stanley’s Level app for the iPhone and iPad provides a portable level in the palm of your hand. Upon first use, the app asks you to calibrate your phone.

Weldbend introduces its latest reference tool for the iPhone and iPad.