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Oatey Co. Names Michael McLeod Recipient of 2026 Bob Bender Legacy Award
<p>The annual award recognizes manufacturer representatives who demonstrate integrity, customer commitment and industry leadership in honor of longtime Oatey sales leader Bob Bender. </p>
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LIXIL Appoints Chief Impact Officer to Accelerate Integration of Business and Societal Value
<p><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: justify; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">Erin McCusker, appointed as the company’s first chief impact officer as of April 1, 2026, will drive these new targets and usher in the next phase of LIXIL’s evolving Impact Strategy.</span> </p>
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Bradford White Partners With Home Repair Services
<p><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">Home Repair Services works to improve the safety and livability of homes for low-income residents in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the surrounding Kent County area.</span> </p>
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Wolseley Canada Donates $30,000 Towards Skilled Trades Education
<p style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Wolseley Canada is proud to announce an investment in skilled trades education in Ontario and Quebec.</span></p>
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Bradley’s Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection Wins Red Dot Product Design Award 2026
<p>The Global design award recognizes cohesive, high-performance washroom accessory system and continued product innovation.</p>
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Bradley Company Survey Illustrates How Restroom Conditions Influence User Confidence and Business Performance
<p>A new survey found 86% say restroom quality reflects the quality of a company’s goods and services.</p><br>
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Genius of JACLO Redefines Luxury Bathroom Design With Total-Room Coordination
<p><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">JACLO has officially coined the phrase “The Genius of JACLO” to describe its unique ability to offer a complete, coordinated aesthetic across an entire bathroom project.</span> </p>
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GROHE Releases 2026 Bathroom Trend Report
<p><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.1px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">More than a design forecast, this report reflects GROHE’s point of view on the cultural, behavioral and aesthetic shifts redefining this category.</span> </p>
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BainUltra Welcomes Cynthia Leigh Belanger as Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, North America
<p><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">Belanger brings more than 17 years of international sales and marketing leadership experience to her role.</span></p>
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Applied AI for Distributors 2026
<p data-path-to-node="0">Distribution Strategy Group co-founder Ian Heller explains how the Applied AI for Distributors conference helps industry leaders move beyond pilot programs to achieve measurable gains in pricing, automation, and sales efficiency.</p>
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Jeffrey Beall, 2026 PVF Hall of Fame Inductee
<p data-path-to-node="0">Honoring the 2026 PVF Hall of Fame inductee, this feature explores Jeffrey Beall’s transformative career and his legacy of servant leadership, relationship-building, and dedication to "building people" throughout the industrial piping industry.</p>
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U.S. Advances Wide Range of Mining Projects This Year
<p data-path-to-node="0">As the U.S. shifts toward a domestic supply chain for critical minerals, new mining projects and policy shifts are positioning the sector for cautious growth despite ongoing regulatory and inflationary pressures.</p>
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Artificial Intelligence
<p data-path-to-node="0">As artificial intelligence reshapes the professional landscape, Don McNeeley explores why balancing technological adoption with a renewed focus on the skilled trades is essential for future survival and career security.</p>
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Oil Prices Reach New Highs
<p data-path-to-node="0">With rising oil prices and a strategic shift in global energy supplies, the PVF industry faces a complex landscape of supply chain disruptions, record-breaking demand, and a critical need for skilled labor.</p>
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AIM/R Member Spotlight: J&K Sales
<p data-path-to-node="0">Celebrating its 45th year, J&K Sales discusses its growth, commitment to technical support, and the invaluable role of the AIM/R peer network in its long-term success.</p>
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Growth Playbook
<p data-path-to-node="0">Explore the six major trends redefining the distribution landscape, from the rise of value-added services and digital leadership to the critical challenges of industry consolidation and the widening workforce gap.</p>
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Luxury Products Group Achieves Double-Digit Growth in 2025 and Unveils Strategic Initiatives for 2026
<p>Luxury Products Group has announced continued momentum with over 10% growth in 2025.</p>
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Kinetico Launches New Worldwide Brand Campaign
<p>“Perfecting Water. Protecting Life.” connects science-driven innovation with everyday benefits <span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">—</span> from cleaner water and better-tasting drinks to softer skin and appliance protection.</p>
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Watts Launches Q2 Learn & Win Sweepstakes: Rock the Rec Room
<p>This sweepstakes gives customers a chance to build product knowledge while competing to win prizes that transform everyday spaces into family-friendly entertainment areas. </p>
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Winsupply of East Jacksonville Expands Florida Market
<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The Winsupply Family of Companies has welcomed a new Local Company with the opening of Winsupply of East Jacksonville.</span> </p>
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Rheem Announces Achievements in 2025 Sustainability Progress Report
<p><span style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Seven</span><span style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> years after setting goals for 2025, Rheem</span><span style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> has met or exceeded every target as part of its</span></span><span style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> </span></span><span style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">"</span><span style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">A Greater Degree of Good</span></span>" <span style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">i</span><span style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">nitiative.</span></span></p>
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Utility Chemicals Honors the Life and Legacy of Industry Pioneer Bill Kranz
<p><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">His legacy is defined not only by business success, but by the lasting relationships and impact he made throughout his lifetime.</span> </p>
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HARDI 2026 Congressional Fly-In Brings HVACR Industry Voice to Capitol Hill
<p>More than 65 HVACR leaders met with lawmakers to advocate for supply chain priorities, workforce development and energy policy. </p>
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PHCPPros Off the Cuff Podcast: "Giving a Damn Better" with Temecula Winnelson's Scott Thornton
<p><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.16px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">In our latest episode, Thornton discusses his path from addiction and personal struggle to becoming a purpose-driven leader in the trades.</span></p>
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Coburn Supply Vice President Christy Maloney Receives 2026 ASA Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award
<p>This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding leadership, industry impact, and a commitment to advancing women across the PHCP-PVF channel.</p>
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Winsupply Holds Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase in Record-Breaking Year
<p>The Winsupply Family of Companies marked its 70th anniversary at the Winsupply Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase, held March 29 to April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Texan.</p>
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ISH China & CIHE Marks 30th Anniversary With Strong Global Turnout
<p>HVAC trade fair draws 76,573 visitors from 81 countries, highlighting innovation, international collaboration and industry growth. </p>
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Sioux Chief Launches Newly Updated Website
<p><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">The transition will begin Friday evening and will be “ready for business” first thing Monday morning, April 20. </span> </p>
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IAPMO WE•Stand Monograph Now Available
<p>IAPMO has made the 2026 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) technical committee meeting monograph available for download.</p>
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IMARK Announces Launch of Current Distribution Group
<p>Current Distribution Group represents the next phase in IMARK’s ongoing commitment to strengthening independent distribution through innovation, scale, and strategic alignment. </p>