2023 December

2023 PVF Ring of Honor Inductee: Raritan Group

New Jersey-based PVF powerhouse celebrates 80 years of constant adaption.

Natalie Forster

December 8, 2023

80 year old business born out of customer need enters PVF Ring of Honor.

SHT 1223 Uponor Feature Slide 1: Uponor Director of Training Desmond Clancy gives a tour of the new experience center, discussing some of the technologies and products that are featured.

Uponor opens new state-of-the-art experience center

Flexible space allows manufacturer to tailor training to individual customer needs.

Nicole Krawcke

December 14, 2023

The new 4,500 square feet Uponor Experience Center is a flexible education and discovery space designed to advance the technical skills of current and potential customers.

SHT 1223 Private Equity. Closeup of graphs and charts.

Private equity in industrial distribution

Understanding challenges and impact of PE in industrial PVF.

Brad Williams

December 13, 2023

Private equity (PE) is a powerful engine driving transformation across various industries, including industrial distribution.

01 SHT 1223 Codes feature closeup of hands holding wrench opening a pipe

Quarterly Codes Update: New model code development cycle begins January 2024

Codes and standards directly impact your business; involvement is key to achieving favorable outcomes.

Jim Kendzel

December 12, 2023

Some of you are probably aware of the model code process and how it impacts the supply chains we are involved, but I thought I would take the time to explain how it may impact your business.

01 SHT 1223 Rubenstein Supply company exterior. Inset from left: Chris Walther VP of Operations, Shima Saremi CFO, Matt Laiolo, President and Craig Rubenstein, CEO.

Scrapyard to showroom: Rubenstein Supply celebrates 80 years

California-based distributor thrives on ‘can-do’ culture and embracing the next generation.

Natalie Forster

December 11, 2023

In 1943 Henry Rubenstein, Morris Rubenstein and Bob Rubenstein, began salvaging plumbing fixtures from their father’s building demolition business. The three brothers went on to build and operate a plumbing distribution company together.

ASA President's Letter

A look back on my year as 2023 ASA president

This still is our moment

Katie Poehling Seymour

December 8, 2023

I have truly loved serving as your ASA president, and I am honored that you chose me in this moment.

01 SHT 1223 From the Editor ASA Network 2023. The Great Ideas Roundtable sessions on day two.

From the Editor | Natalie Forster

Great conversations at ASA NETWORK2023

Invaluable opportunities to connect.

Natalie Forster

December 7, 2023

One great conversation I got to have while at NETWORK during the "in between" moments was with NIBCO’s newly-promoted President and COO Ashley Martin and Dawn Bloch who is now the company’s chief people officer.

SHT 1223 Heating Help Column feature image: From left, Natalie Forster, chief editor, Dan Holohan, John Siegenthaler, Dave Yates, Nicole Krawcke, chief editor, Dan Asheneden, group publisher.

Heating Help | Dan Holohan

Goodbye after nearly four decades of writing

Dear Reader

Dan Holohan

December 7, 2023

Hello, old friend. I’m writing today to say thanks, and to say farewell. This will be my last column.

Eye on Safety

ASA announces winners of 2023 Safety Award

Taylor Kenney

December 11, 2023

This year, we are pleased to announce the winners of ASA’s 2023 Safety Award: The Collins Companies.

SHT 1223 Showroom Dollars and Sense column. Showroom salesperson showing couple kitchen faucet.

Showroom Dollars & Sense | Jeffrey Valles

How to effectively plan and manage showroom open house events

It's party time... But how?

Jeff Valles

December 11, 2023

Do open houses truly justify the time, effort and money your team invests in them? And more importantly, are they effectively amplifying your brand's story?

ASA News

InSinkErator's commitment to ASA, the trades and continued innovation

ASA Platinum Supplier Partner Spotlight

Rob Grim

December 8, 2023

Invented, designed, and assembled in the U.S., this next generation of disposals demonstrates the commitment InSinkErator makes to innovation.

ASA News

Five things to know about ASA's new recruitment tool

Steve Edwards

December 11, 2023

Here are five things to know about the new recruitment tool and to boost your recruitment results.

ASA News

The benefits of internship programs go beyond recruitment

Steve Edwards

December 7, 2023

An internship program is another tool for attracting and developing talent, but the benefits go far beyond recruitment.

ASA News

Who is responsible for risk management at your workplace?

Federated Insurance Spotlight

Patrick Cunningham

December 11, 2023

When it comes to maintaining a day-to-day safety culture, each person, from the most senior executive to the newest hire, can participate in risk management.

SHT 1223 Products Wilo EC Motor-Driven, High-Efficiency, Wet-Rotor Circulator, Wilo-Star E 21

New Products | PHCP-PVF

Wilo USA announces new wet-rotor circulator

December 8, 2023

Wilo USA announced its new EC Motor-Driven, High-Efficiency, Wet-Rotor Circulator, Wilo-Star E 21.

New Products | PHCP-PVF

Taco Comfort Solutions' new flow-through expansion tank

December 8, 2023

Taco Comfort Solutions’ new flow-through expansion tank is designed to help reduce the environmental conditions necessary for Legionella and other bacteria to flourish.

SHT 1223 Products General Pipe Cleaners new Hot-Shot 320

New Products | PHCP-PVF

General Pipe Cleaners introduces new pipe thawing machine

December 8, 2023

General Pipe Cleaners’ new Hot-Shot 320 generates 320 amps of thawing power to thaw up to 100 ft. of 1-1/2" pipe – yet weighs just 30 lbs.

SHT 1223 Products General T&S Brass commercial sensor faucet

New Products | PHCP-PVF

T&S Brass commercial sensor faucets

December 11, 2023

T&S Brass launched a new line of commercial sensor faucets featuring a designer aesthetic ideal for busy, modern facilities.

SHT 1223 Products U.S. Boiler Company Ambient Electric Boiler

New Products | PHCP-PVF

US Boiler Co. introduces ambient electric boiler

December 11, 2023

U.S. Boiler Company introduces the Ambient Electric Boiler for residential customers looking to modernize and electrify their hydronic heating systems.

SHT 1223 Products Veiga Hydronic Mixing Block

New Products | PHCP-PVF

Viega hydronic mixing block

December 11, 2023

Viega’s Hydronic Mixing Block is a mixing device and boiler control with a built-in circulator and microcontroller.

SHT 1223 Products Watts Series 800 pressure vacuum breaker backflow preventers

New Products | PHCP-PVF

Watts Water Technologies pressure vacuum breaker backflow preventors

December 11, 2023

Preinstalled, connection-capable freeze sensors will now come standard on 1”, 1 1/4”, 1 1/2”, and 2” Watts Series 800 pressure vacuum breaker backflow preventers.

Supply House Times

Cover Story

2023 PVF Ring of Honor Inductee: Raritan Group

Feature Articles

Uponor opens new state-of-the-art experience center

Private equity in industrial distribution

Quarterly Codes Update: New model code development cycle begins January 2024

Scrapyard to showroom: Rubenstein Supply celebrates 80 years

Columnists

A look back on my year as 2023 ASA president

Great conversations at ASA NETWORK2023

Goodbye after nearly four decades of writing

ASA announces winners of 2023 Safety Award

How to effectively plan and manage showroom open house events

Departments

InSinkErator's commitment to ASA, the trades and continued innovation

Five things to know about ASA's new recruitment tool

The benefits of internship programs go beyond recruitment

Who is responsible for risk management at your workplace?

New Products

Wilo USA announces new wet-rotor circulator

Taco Comfort Solutions' new flow-through expansion tank

General Pipe Cleaners introduces new pipe thawing machine

T&S Brass commercial sensor faucets

US Boiler Co. introduces ambient electric boiler

Viega hydronic mixing block

Watts Water Technologies pressure vacuum breaker backflow preventors

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