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2024 June

The June 2024 issue of Supply House Times features our cover story on the 2024 Rep of the Year. Read our feature on A.O. Smith as they celebrate 150 years, five benefits of using a CRM, new products, and much more!

Cover Story

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From left: Sutter Homes' Joel Hodes, Dan Hodes, Ryan Sutter and Brian Hodes.

2024 Manufacturers Rep of the Year: Hodes & Sutter

‘Young’ rep firm, Hodes & Sutter, earns this year’s award.
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Natalie Forster
June 4, 2024

Established in 2002 by industry veterans Steve Sutter and Dan Hodes, Hodes & Sutter is a team of 11 representing 22 manufacturers in Kansas, Missouri, and Southern Illinois. The company's resilience and determination have driven its success from the start to the present day.


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Feature Articles

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A. O. Smith's the Mechanical Marvel, the world’s first fully automated automobile frame assembly plant.

From automobiles to water heaters

A. O. Smith celebrates 150 years.
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Natalie Forster
June 5, 2024

A. O. Smith, celebrating 150 years in 2024, began in 1874 as a metal components supplier for baby carriages and bicycles. Arthur O. Smith designed a lightweight pressed steel car frame and became a major supplier to car manufacturers like Packard, Cadillac, and Ford.


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Columnists

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Showroom Dollars & Sense | Jeffrey Valles

AI resources to help you get started

AI is right now
Jeff Valles
June 5, 2024

Upon my initial use of ChatGPT-3, I was genuinely impressed by its capabilities and responsiveness. It seemed like a significant advancement in AI technology compared to its predecessors. What were your initial impressions when you first used it?


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Worker leaning, wiping sweat off forehead, holding his safety hat in his hands.

How hot is too hot?

Keeping safe when temps are high.
Taylor Albano
June 3, 2024

As summer approaches, the risk of heat-related illnesses in the workplace becomes a significant concern. OSHA emphasizes the importance of recognizing, preventing, and responding to heat stress. Read how you can protect your workforce.


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Marketing Matters | Alicia Branham

Why your business needs a CRM

Five unbeatable benefits of using a CRM.
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Alicia Branham
June 3, 2024

Let’s dive into the specifics of how a CRM system can bring this level of excitement and efficiency to your business operations. 


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NETWORK attendees
ASA President's Letter

Attending NETWORK is time well spent

Patrick Maloney
Patrick Maloney
June 3, 2024

There are plenty of opportunities to get together to talk about new opportunities, obstacles, or to just learn about how other people deal with daily issues. You have buying group meetings, the regional meetings, and one that is near and dear to ASA’s heart — NETWORK.


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Departments

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ASA News

New ASA West Summit to be held in Napa, California

June 8, 2024

In 2025, ASA plans to launch ASA West, merging SWPD and WSA groups into a mega region covering 11 western states. ASA West will host an annual spring conference to provide education, networking, and best practices exchange for industry professionals.


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ASA News: ASA EMERGE2024 national conference
ASA News

EMERGE2024 in Boston sets new attendance record

June 7, 2024

The ASA Emerging Leaders Division’s EMERGE2024 national conference recently set a new attendance record with 240 registrants at the Westin Copley Place Boston, surpassing last year's 190 registrants in Savannah, Georgia.


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Is your website holding you back from finding new talent?

‘We can’t find talent’
June 6, 2024

In 2019, the American Supply Association (ASA) identified talent shortage as a critical issue in the PHCP/PVF industry. More than 31% of the industry’s workforce is over the age of 55, with almost 10% being 65 years old or older, indicating a significant increase since the 2015 study.


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New Products

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New Products: Zurn Elkay roof drain
PHCP-PVF New Products

Zurn Elkay roof drains

June 7, 2024

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions launched new Zurn Siphonic Roof Drains to help achieve greater efficiency in commercial construction.


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New Products: Nibco lead-free T-valve
PHCP-PVF New Products

NIBCO lead-free T-valve

June 7, 2024

NIBCO announced new press x ¼” compression connections for its existing Webstone T-Valve products.


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New Products: Caleffi control valve
PHCP-PVF New Products

Caleffi control valve

June 6, 2024

Caleffi North America launched its 145 Series FLOWMATIC pressure independent control valve (PICV).


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