Technology is a catalyst for change, reshaping our work lives through automation, advanced data analytics, and artificial intelligence. As industry leaders, we must embrace these changes to maintain our competitive edge and ensure the survival of our businesses.

ASA's Monthly Sales Report shows a 5% year-over-year sales decline for wholesalers in September 2024, with year-to-date sales down 0.4%. PHCP firms increased sales by 5% and blended PHCP & PVF firms by over 8%. Overall, respondents reported a nearly 5% median sales increase for September, despite an 8% drop from August.

Bradford White and its renewed support of Explore the Trades with a $17,000 grant.

The report also announces the company’s first public water goal — an annual water savings of 40 million gallons by 2030.

Coburn Supply Co. announced the arrival of a new branch in Jackson, Tennessee. Located at 1665 North Parkway, the branch will focus on plumbing support, providing customers with quality materials and tools they trust. 

The new 354,000 square foot distribution center, located at 5700 Lee Rd. S, Maple Heights, OH 44137, will be an important investment in Northeast Ohio, featuring world class technology for this state-of-the-art facility. 

Digital transformation in the PVF industry involves automation, IoT for real-time monitoring, and cloud-based solutions to enhance efficiency and responsiveness to market changes. Success requires a strategic approach that assesses readiness, invests in the right technologies, and prepares the workforce for effective tool use.

n addition to supporting established customer partnerships in retail channels, RectorSeal will add the PF WaterWorks product line to its plumbing wholesale channel, building on its brand-preferred retail presence. 

Our mission, should we choose to accept it? Help them redirect their supervillain vanilla vision to letting professionals create their worthy spaces.

On Nov. 7, Fluidmaster acquired the assets of Haron International Pty Ltd based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.