2022 April

The April 2022 issue of Supply House Times features Matco-Norca partners with Plumbers Without Borders to reach gender parity in trades, Altherm celebrates 75 years and much more!

Katherine Elsener is a technician with Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air in San Diego.

Women in Industry

Plumbing industry works toward gender parity

Matco-Norca and Plumbers Without Borders partnership will focus on attracting women into plumbing and bridging skills trade gap worldwide.

Natalie Forster

Nicole Krawcke

April 6, 2022

Sorry James Brown, but this is no longer a “Man’s World.” Today, women work in just about every field and industry, proving they can do just about anything a man can do. U.S. Census statistics show more and more women have been entering previously considered male-dominated industries, including construction.

However, though women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, only 2.1% are plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics as of January 2022.

Hirsch Pipe & Supply honors Danny Mariscal

Hirsch team looks back on Mariscal’s 57-year-long career.

Nikki Nixon

April 8, 2022

Danny Mariscal, chairman emeritus of Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co. located in Southern California passed away at the age of 83 on Feb. 8. His 57-year commitment to Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co., our employees and our customers will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.Danny started working at Hirsch as a bookkeeper in 1965 under the direction of Joe Hirsch. He quickly saw all sides of Hirsch, from completing odd jobs around the warehouse to assisting with sales at the counter. Through this experience, Danny fell in love with the organization, leading him to rise the ranks to become office manager.

Women in PHCP Spotlight: AIM/R

AIM/R highlights strong women leaders, emphasizing importance of a diverse workforce

Benda Chashdollar

April 7, 2022

It takes hard work to turn the world around. As the PHCP-PVF industry continues to seek diversity and attract talent, raising up women in the industry is more important than ever. AIM/R is proud to shine the spotlight on the inspiring stories of three hard-working women who serve as professional manufacturers’ representatives.

Altherm's entire team at it's New Jersey headquarters.

Altherm celebrates 75 years

Leadership awareness and segment-style selling propels rep agency to decades-long growth.

Natalie Forster

April 5, 2022

When Al Pekelney started selling Bock Water Heaters out of the back of his car while driving around New Jersey and New York in 1947, he likely wasn’t aware it was the start of what would become a 75-year-old company now representing 23 product lines.

Mike Miazga: CONNECT program offers great online peer-to-peer networking opportunities

Mike Miazga

April 8, 2022

CONNECT offers a solution that provides professionals in 10 vital job functions an ability to meet online in monthly peer-to-peer-facilitated sessions led by The Distribution Team’s Jason Bader and Marshall Jones to discuss common challenges, gain insight and practical solutions, and learn from peers on critical topics. Available CONNECT communities include: accounts receivable managers, finance managers, human resources managers, operations managers, technology managers and training managers. These six communities are open to all ASA member companies (distributors, manufacturers, reps and master distributors).

Dan Holohan: I can see clearly now

Remove your hydronic cataracts with analogies.

Dan Holohan

April 7, 2022

For most of my career I’ve heard lay people say that it doesn’t pay to turn down the heat when they’re away from home because it takes much more heat to heat the house up again once it goes cold. They believe this because someone told them it’s true, even though it’s not true.

Natalie Forster: Passion and giving shine through plumbing industry

PHCP companies give back and come together to celebrate World Plumbing Day.

Natalie Forster

April 6, 2022

I’m happy to see the PHCP-PVF industry taking every chance it gets to shout the importance of what you do, work together for the greater good, and give back in numerous ways.

Eye on Safety: Evaluate mental state behind the wheel

Coburn Supply Co. takes driver safety seriously.

Nate Oland

April 5, 2022

At times, our thoughts can feel like they’re racing faster than the traffic around us while we’re on the road – but letting our minds stray behind the wheel is a form of distracted driving. Mental distractions can be just as dangerous as physical ones, whether we’re consumed by anger, worry and stress, or just simply letting our minds wander.

Jeff Valles: Who does your showroom cater to?

Data points to collect in order to have an edge over the competition.

Jeff Valles

March 30, 2022

Defining product market fit is not an easy task for a stand-alone decorative plumbing showroom. It's especially complicated for showrooms that are a part of a multi-product brand that may supply PVF targeting plumbers, HVAC targeting builders or any of the many building products with re-distribution models.

Bill Condron: ASA Winter Leadership meeting addresses two top concerns for PHCP-PVF supply chain

Positioning ASA to meet our industry’s future challenges.

Bill Condron

March 28, 2022

We all realize the need for a robust online offering as eCommerce continues to be a growing share of the market. However, as the group discussed and debated the topic, we realized how much more complex the situation is currently.

Supply House Times Movers and Shakers | April 2022

April 11, 2022

The latest people news within the PHCP-PVF industry and supply chain.

ASA Platinum Supplier Partner Spotlight: Connecting with customers in a digital age

By: David Chisolm, Vice President of Marketing and Customer Experience, A. O. Smith

April 11, 2022

At A. O. Smith, innovation is part of our DNA. Whether pioneering new technologies with a focus on the future or reengineering products in our portfolio to address current needs, providing effective solutions to real-world issues is inherent in everything we do.

ASA distributor members report mixed results

20.9% growth comparing January 2022 to January 2021; Keep eye on troubling previous month comparison.

March 3, 2022

January 2022 results of ASA’s monthly sales report reflect another month of robust performance compared to the same month a year ago, though most respondents reported declines in sales when compared to December 2021, noted Industry Insights, ASA’s business intelligence partner that prepares the report each month for ASA member distributors.

A. O. Smith Foundation donates $100,000 to American Red Cross for Ukrainian relief efforts

March 19, 2022

In addition to the Foundation’s direct financial support, A. O. Smith has also partnered with the American Red Cross to create a donation microsite to assist employees in making personal contributions to the relief efforts if they choose.

Ferguson, Uponor North America support new Community Plumbing Challenge effort in Alabama

March 16, 2022

The weeklong project will address a critical issue for public health and safety in the surrounding community, where many low-income homeowners are unable to afford an on-site sewage disposal system.

Ferguson announces Q2 financial results

March 16, 2022

The company achieved sales growth of 29.1% and robust operating leverage led to operating profit growth of 68.3% (adjusted 62.5%) in the first half of 2022.

Product Focus: Pumps

Franklin Electric non-clog pumps

April 7, 2022

Engineers have a safe and reliable solution for wastewater transfer with the NCX series of explosion-proof submersible non-clog pumps from FPS, a brand of Franklin Electric.

Armstrong Fluid Technology Design Envelope pump

Product Focus: Pumps

Armstrong Fluid Technology Light duty installations

April 6, 2022

Armstrong Fluid Technology announces a new Design Envelope pump to serve light-duty installations where the available power is single phase.

Product Focus: Pumps

Grundfos Inline pumps

April 5, 2022

Grundfos’ CR 255 features a new hydraulic design improves everything from impeller to guide vanes to inlet, discharge port, sleeve, and diffuser, taking current energy efficiency and performance standards for vertical multi-stage inline pumps to the next level, the company notes.

Product Focus: Pumps

Zoeller Pump Sewage system

April 4, 2022

Zoeller Pump’s preassembled 24" x 24" sewage system is complete and ready for fast installation with a PSF cover designed with the contractor in mind.

Supply House Times

Cover Story

Plumbing industry works toward gender parity

Feature Articles

Hirsch Pipe & Supply honors Danny Mariscal

Women in PHCP Spotlight: AIM/R

Altherm celebrates 75 years

Columnists

Mike Miazga: CONNECT program offers great online peer-to-peer networking opportunities

Dan Holohan: I can see clearly now

Natalie Forster: Passion and giving shine through plumbing industry

Eye on Safety: Evaluate mental state behind the wheel

Jeff Valles: Who does your showroom cater to?

Bill Condron: ASA Winter Leadership meeting addresses two top concerns for PHCP-PVF supply chain

Departments

Supply House Times Movers and Shakers | April 2022

ASA Platinum Supplier Partner Spotlight: Connecting with customers in a digital age

ASA distributor members report mixed results

A. O. Smith Foundation donates $100,000 to American Red Cross for Ukrainian relief efforts

Ferguson, Uponor North America support new Community Plumbing Challenge effort in Alabama

Ferguson announces Q2 financial results

New Products

Franklin Electric non-clog pumps

Armstrong Fluid Technology Light duty installations

Grundfos Inline pumps

Zoeller Pump Sewage system

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