As I am writing this aboard a Southwest Airlines plane, I am concluding a 10^th week in a row where I have traveled to at least one industry event.

Even though there are more no-water urinals installed around the world today than ever before, there are still quite a few myths about no-water urinals that need to be addressed.

The consolidation of buying groups continued with the recent announcement that the BLUE HAWK HVACR cooperative was becoming a founding member of IMARK Group.

The Board of SWA and ASA deeply regret to inform you of the passing of one of ASA Past Presidents John McDonald (formally of Brock-McVey in Lexington KY).

BNP Media’s Plumbing & Mechanical Group, which includes the industry-leading business-to-business brands Plumbing & Mechanical, Supply House Times and PM Engineer, recently announced industry icon Dave Yates has joined the group’s all-star roster of columnists.

I have an undated article from the “Handbook of Construction Techniques,” which McGraw Hill once published. The title was “Keeping a Cool Head.” Consider this in hindsight:

Young executives are making a difference in the success of PHCP-PVF companies throughout our industry.

HR Expo and the combined KBIS/IBS tradeshows are regarded as large gatherings in the PHCP-PVF industry.

The American Supply Association officially incorporated in December 1969 with the merger of two regional associations, the Central Supply Association (CSA) and the American Institute of Supply Associations (AI).

Bob Carnevale had a way with words.