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LIXIL Surpasses 100M Milestone in Global Sanitation Access Through SATO

Achieving this milestone reinforces LIXIL’s commitment to further accelerating sanitation and hygiene access worldwide.
This Year, Change Demands a Reinvention Operating System

If you sometimes feel like me, that you’re facing nonstop disruption, you may not be imagining it. In particular, it’s a question that over the past few years I’ve asked myself as each year ended.
Building an Ownership Mindset

Most owners dream of having a team that “acts like they own the place.” They want employees who think ahead, solve problems, and treat customers and costs with the same care the owner would. But in many companies, that mindset feels out of reach.
The Importance of Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning in Industrial Distribution

Increasing profits is a lofty goal, so attaining it requires deep collaboration across all arms of a distribution company.
The Rising Regulatory, Legislative Pressures on HVACR Distributors

Over the past several months, HARDI advocacy has maintained a strong and strategic presence across the states and in our nation’s capitol, promoting policies that reflect the needs of HVACR distributors and the contractor customers they serve.
Practical Intelligence for the Modern PHCP Warehouse

Wholesale distributors in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping (PHCP) industry operate in one of the most complex order fulfillment operations in the modern supply chain.
Trends in Healthcare Plumbing: Prevalence of Ligature-Resistant Projects

The behavioral health sector is one of the fastest-growing segments in the healthcare construction industry.
How to Drive More Sales Using Your Product Visuals

In today’s market, customers encounter products long before they ever touch them in a showroom.
Turning Volatility into Advantage

Market volatility continues to shape the distribution landscape as we move through 2026. Pricing pressures, shifting demand, labor challenges, and broader economic uncertainty remain part of the day-to-day reality for independent distributors.
Protecting Proven Water-Efficiency Progress, Public Health and More

The plumbing manufacturing industry faces considerable challenges. What’s at stake? Decades of proven water-efficiency standards that work.
The "K" Economy

We’re living in what economists and major news outlets are calling a “K-shaped economy,” a term you’ve likely seen in Bloomberg, Forbes, or CNN.
The Silent Crisis: Understanding and Preventing Suicide in the Construction Industry

Long, irregular hours; seasonal employment with intermittent layoffs; frequent travel with time away from family; overnight and holiday shutdowns; and unrealistic deadline demands
How to Be In The 5% of Successful AI Implementations

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 95% of generative artificial intelligence (AI) pilots at companies fail to deliver revenue impact (https://yhoo.it/4nHjebz).
Unlocking Efficiency: How Smarter Equipment and Layouts Drive Warehouse Growth

Wholesale distributors and manufacturers in the HVAC, plumbing, and PVF sectors face a unique challenge in their warehouses: extreme variation in product size, shape, weight, and material-handling requirements.
Celebrate the People Who Keep America Moving Forward

The skilled trades have built nations — from homes, schools and roads to commercial buildings and infrastructure that power daily life.
Building Success Through People and Purpose

When young professionals ask me for advice about building a successful career in our industry, I often start by sharing a simple truth: our business isn’t only about moving products through warehouses — it’s about moving people toward their potential.
Q&A with Andrew Dervin, CEO of VPC Global

In today’s plumbing and PVF marketplace, reliability, safety and product availability remain constant priorities for wholesalers and contractors.
Energy: The Grim Reaper

Other than abortion, religion, politics and the Middle East, is there anything more controversial and incendiary than the environment? You know … public enemy No. 1: power generation.
Fed Votes to Keep Current Interest Rate, Citing Inflation and Unemployment Concerns

As of this writing, the prelude to the month of March is continued uncertainty concerning the status of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, predicated on the U.S. Supreme Court determination of the legality, the opposition party’s stance on a government shutdown deadline of February 13, the potential escalation of the Iranian crisis and persistent high interest rates.
Remembering Holt Supply Founder John R. Holt

Holt Supply founder John Raymond Holt passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Lubrizol Launches Breakthrough LED Chlorination Technology to Elevate CPVC Resin Performance

Lubrizol has announced a major advancement in its CPVC manufacturing with the introduction of LED reactor technology at the company’s Louisville, Kentucky plant.
Joseph Gresham Joins Rinnai America Corporation as Vice President of Innovation

In this role, Gresham will lead Rinnai America's Innovation organization, providing strategic direction for innovation, product strategy, and technology advancement across North America.
Miura Honored With 2026 TRSA Community Service Award

Miura America Co. was honored with the 2026 Company Community Service Award by TRSA on Feb. 18 during an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Duravit Wins Prestigious 2025 GOOD DESIGN Award for Aurena Collection

The Aurena Collection, designed by Antonio Citterio for Duravit, was honored with a prestigious GOOD DESIGN Award in the Bath & Accessories category.
Setting the Gold Standard

In a year that tested resilience across the HVACR channel, the Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) Annual Conference delivered something the industry needed: clarity, connection and confidence.
Women in PHCP 2026

Weare proud to celebrate our 2026 Women in PHCP honorees — 13 remarkable individuals who are making a difference, breaking barriers, and helping shape the future of our industry!
Refrigeration Technologies Founder John Pastorello Receives Prestigious HVACR Lifetime Achievement Award

The HVAC Tactical Awards recognizes individuals who elevate the industry through master-level craftsmanship, teaching and servitude.
Everflow Supplies Strengthens Leadership Team Through Strategic Appointments To Support Continued Growth

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Speakman Duo Collection Earns Design Award

As the highest honor bestowed by the Awards for Design Excellence, the award honors standout achievements in product innovation, function and aesthetics across the architecture and design industry.
2026 Builders' Show Spotlights Innovation, Demand for Home Building

Nearly 75,000 registrants filled the exhibit halls of the Orange County Convention Center as NAHB hosted the IBS, the largest annual light construction show in the world, Feb. 17-19.

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