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Remembering iconic industry journalist Bob Mader

Veteran B2B writer/editor known for deep PHCP-HVAC knowledge and, more importantly, the cherished, long-standing relationships he cultivated.

Mike Miazga

March 2, 2021

Bob Mader died unexpectedly in his home Feb. 22 at the age of 65.

Century A/C Supply enlists Thrive Technologies to help maintain position as leader in customer service

March 2, 2021

Thrive Technologies announced Houston-based Century A/C Supply is the latest company to seek its supply chain planning software to help wholesale-distributors maintain high standards of customer service.

Chris Fasano: ASA launching member company growth assessment tool

Chris Fasano

March 2, 2021

Last fall, amidst the uncertainty of the year to come, the ASA Education Foundation and the ASA Executive Committee committed to move forward with PROJECT VITALITY, the final of three ASA mega initiatives that comprise the Building One Future platform.

F.W. Webb acquires Danbury Plumbing and HVAC Supply Co.

March 1, 2021

F.W. Webb Company announced the acquisition of Western Connecticut wholesale-distributor, Danbury Plumbing and HVAC Supply Co. Effective March 1, the Danbury location will begin operating as F.W. Webb and as part of the transaction, the business’s Creative Bath will open as a Frank Webb Home retail showroom.

David Kohler gives State of the Industry at KBIS 2021 Virtual

Natalie Forster

March 1, 2021

Following NKBA CEO Bill Darcy’s welcome and State of the Association report on Feb. 9, KOHLER President and CEO David Kohler took to the virtual stage for a State of the Industry analysis.

Mike Miazga: PHCP-PVF industry continues to step up in extreme times of need

Mike Miazga

February 26, 2021

Who would ever have thought you would hear that Houston residents woke up one day in February to a temperature of 9° F?

Dan Holohan: Your body is a radiator

Use understanding of body temperature to sell radiant heating.

Dan Holohan

February 26, 2021

Ever been to Ocean City, Maryland? It’s a summertime wonderland, and I was lucky enough years ago to get hired to do a seminar on hydronic radiant heating for a group of contractors who were having a conference there.

ASA Washington weekly update

Legislative happenings of prime importance to the PHCP-PVF supply chain.

February 25, 2021

ASA signed onto a letter urging House and Senate Finance Leadership to support the Main Street Tax Certainty Act that would retain 199A pass-through deductions, among other items.

Eastern Industrial Supplies social media

Natalie Forster: Social media success

Eastern Industrial Supplies uses social channels to promote company culture, connection and employee retention.

Natalie Forster

February 25, 2021

I’m always curious to hear about how distributors and others within our industry are utilizing social media. For some, it’s a new territory that they’ve yet to fully explore because there’s no internal team member with the time and knowledge to do so.

Bruce Merrifield: Automate the picking of your losing, small-dollar SKUs

Bruce Merrifield

February 25, 2021

Many distributors assume they can handle one more warehouse order for free. Aren’t all warehouse operational-costs fixed in the moment? And isn’t keeping people busier good?