Dan Vastyan

Author bio: Dan Vastyan is the account manager for Common Ground, Uncommon Communications, an independent communications partner for various businesses and trade associations based in Manheim, Pa. He can be reached at cground2@ptd.net.

Pacific's ACHR Trade Expo attendees picking up swag.

Distributor reinvented the showroom, now reinvents trade shows

Pacific Plumbing Supply repurposes facility to display most energy-efficient products.

Dan Vastyan

May 7, 2024

Pacific Plumbing Supply invested in green, high-efficiency products in 2009. They repurposed their main facility in Seattle to showcase their best products. It was popular and led to three locations.

Ferguson averts design-build challenges

Distributor plays key role in installation of VRF systems in New Jersey home.

Dan Vastyan

September 11, 2019

Custom homes can be a double-edged sword for wholesalers supporting design-build contractors.

Rep firm Harry Eklof & Associates celebrates five decades

Boots in the field and empowerment of employees continue to drive Maryland-based manufacturers rep.

Dan Vastyan

April 16, 2019

What does it take to open, sustain and grow a successful manufacturers representative firm over a half-century?

Fujitsu meeting strengthens manufacturer-distributor relationship

Technical service advisor event creates united front.

Dan Vastyan

February 25, 2019

A brand is only as strong as its customer service. For manufacturers in the HVAC industry, optimizing customer service means providing value and support at numerous levels — distributor, contractor and end user. Fortunately, the correct investment in one will serve all.