Natalie Forster

HARDI virtual summit recap

Keynote speakers and state of the channel make for a beneficial conference for members.

January 4, 2021

The Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) replaced its annual year-end summit with an all-new virtual format in 2020. The virtual conference took place Oct. 7-9, bringing in 349 wholesale-distributor attendees from 127 different member companies, and a grand total of 695 attendees from 270 member companies.

Economics during uncertainty

2021 economic industry forecast points to strong housing market, continued tariffs and stronger trade relations.

Natalie Forster

December 28, 2020

It’s no secret that 2020 was a year packed with challenges for the PHCP-PVF supply chain. Some areas of our industry, such as the residential construction and remodeling markets have flourished. No matter the market sector, distributors have entered 2021 with high hopes and are searching for answers when it comes the state of the industry.

Remodel and Rethink

Residential bath and kitchen market booms, homeowners rethink design with wellness in mind.

Natalie Forster

December 8, 2020

According to the Q4 2020 Houzz Renovation Barometer, the home renovation and design market is reporting its strongest business activity since Q3 2018. With wellness in mind, homeowners are rethinking bath and kitchen design.

AIM/R focuses on connection and engagement

AIM/R holds first virtual conference, members discuss rep trends and market status.

Natalie Forster

December 4, 2020

Following the AIM/R 48th Annual Conference and Virtual Meeting , which took place on October 22 and 23, Supply House Times held its annual RepCouncil roundtable discussion vis Microsoft Teams.

2020 PVF Ring of Honor inductee: NIBCO

PVF manufacturing powerhouse is honored with this year's award.

Natalie Forster

December 3, 2020

Celebrating more than 115 years of family leadership, Elkhart, Indiana-based PVF manufacturing powerhouse NIBCO stays ahead of industry challenges and excels in employee retention.

Natalie Forster: The pro connection

There’s no replacing the expertise of our industry’s pros.

Natalie Forster

November 30, 2020

When end-user customers experience a plumbing crisis in their homes, the first thing on their mind is how to fix it as quickly as possible. Getting the issue fixed from a pro they trust will do a good job is likely a very close second.

Bridging the gap with virtual training

Zoeller launches online platform for distributor and rep training.

Natalie Forster

November 9, 2020

Like every other facet of the industry, Zoeller had to act quickly, adjust operations and prioritize health and safety when the pandemic lockdowns began in March. How did these adjustments affect the CFE’s training capabilities?

Family business celebrates 90 years

General Pipe Cleaners on its way to a century innovating the drain cleaning market, focused on durability and customer retention.

Natalie Forster

November 5, 2020

Company beginnings date back to 1930 when Abe Silverman stepped away from one venture in order to found General Wire Spring Company.

Multifamily market focuses on making it easy

Distributors and manufacturers heavy in MRO/multifamily discuss opportunity and product trends.

Natalie Forster

November 5, 2020

The multifamily housing market is proving to provide both manufacturers and distributors a strong business avenue, even during the pandemic stricken era of 2020.

Industry's largest event goes virtual

ASA NETWORK2020 Virtual brings big numbers and industry firsts.

Natalie Forster

November 4, 2020

Earlier this year, the ASA Executive Committee made the call to design a virtual event and ASA staff worked diligently to execute the plan, bringing in more than 1,600 registrants from more than 250 ASA member companies.