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HARDI Welcomes Don Gillis to Lead Expansion of Technical Training Initiatives
<p><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;">Gillis will play a key role in expanding HARDI’s technical training offerings and furthering its mission to strengthen the capabilities of HVACR wholesale distributors.</span> </p>
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QuickFitting Highlights Expanded Flame-Free Fitting Portfolio as Construction Rework Costs Hit $31B Annually
<p><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;">The company's expanded offerings come as municipalities nationwide escalate permit fees and building owners impose stricter open-flame restrictions on construction sites.</span> </p>
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Bradley Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection Wins 2025 Architizer+ Product Design Award
<p>Bradley Company is proud to announce its Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection has been named a Popular Choice Winner in the Commercial Design category of the prestigious 2025 Architizer A+ Product Awards. </p>
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Plumbing Manufacturers International Establishes Women of PMI Initiative
<p> Plumbing Manufacturers International has created Women of PMI, a new program to celebrate, honor and support women PMI members in the plumbing manufacturing industry.</p><br><br>
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Stone Mountain Technologies Partners with Flow Sales to Expand in Canada
<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 collaboration will expand the reach and support of the Anesi product line across central Canada.</span> </p>
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Mitchell and Walsh Take on New Roles at HSSC
<p>Heating Solutions Sales Company (HSSC) recently announced the promotion of Chris Mitchell to resident, and Dave Walsh to vice president of sales for wholesale products. </p>
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Barclay Sales Announces Strategic Partnership with Aquiline Sales
<p>Barclay Sales is pleased to announce a partnership with Aquiline Sales to represent Thermasol, the Original Wellness Company, effective July 1, 2025.</p>
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AD Decorative Brands Division Annual Meeting Showcases Momentum, Innovation, and the Power of Connection
<p>AD owner/members and supplier partners came together for the 2025 Decorative Brands Division annual meeting, held June 2–4 at the historic Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot.</p>
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SJE Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation, Growth, and Global Impact
<p>SJE proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary – a milestone that reflects five decades of passion, purpose-driven innovation, and trusted partnerships with global customers and communities across the U.S., China, and Mexico.</p>
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HARDI Distributors Report 2.1% Revenue Decline in May
<p>The annual sales growth for the 12 months through May 2025 is an increase of 3.9%.</p>
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A. O. Smith Announces Summer Promotion with Participating Wholesale Partners
<p>The promotion is available to valued wholesale channel partners and their customers during the summer months. </p>
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A. O. Smith Hires Ming Cheng as Chief Technology Officer
<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;">Cheng</span> replaces Bob Heideman, who has been with the company in different capacities since 1994. </p>
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Oatey Co. Hosts Fifth Annual Ambassador Fest
<p>Oatey welcomed 15 Ambassadors to its premier Cleveland training facility for a multi-day immersive experience that combined hands-on learning, product innovation, community building, and more.</p>
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Grow the Pie Before You Slice It
<p data-end="322" data-start="49">During an executive MBA program, a class of seasoned leaders learned a vital lesson: tough negotiations often miss opportunities to collaborate and grow the pie before dividing it. In business, focusing first on joint growth leads to stronger, more profitable partnerships.</p>
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Policy, Product and the HVACR Channel
<p>Cooling season brings challenges — tariffs, policies, and refrigerant shortages. HARDI is leading the charge to support and guide the industry forward.</p>
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Does Sales Training Work?
<p data-end="229" data-start="59">Sales training often fails unless it’s clear, well-led, and aligned with business goals. Learn six essential tips to make your sales training truly effective and lasting.</p>
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The Next Generation of Innovators
<p>A new generation is reshaping the PHCP-PVF industry by combining trusted values with fresh innovation. Leaders from APR Supply and Southern Supply share how they’re using technology and modern strategies to drive growth while honoring the legacy of those before them.</p>
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Backflow Prevention and Testing Developments Offer Powerful Protection for Water Supplies
<p>Backflow prevention is going digital. From smart flood alerts and automatic shutoff valves to mobile testing apps, new technologies are reshaping how plumbing pros protect clean water — and save time, property, and lives.</p>
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PMI Tracks Nationwide Patchwork of EPR Laws
<article data-scroll-anchor="true" data-testid="conversation-turn-14"><div tabindex="-1"><div data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="1a791a30-bc63-45ce-a32d-6ed0f46b9257" data-message-model-slug="gpt-4o"><p data-end="155" data-is-last-node data-is-only-node data-start="0">With EPR packaging laws on the rise, PMI highlights Minnesota and Maryland as fair, effective models — and urges other states to follow suit.<span data-state="closed"></span></p></div></div></article><div data-edge="true"></div>
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The New Kid on the Block
<p>Told he was crazy to start an independent plumbing supply house, John Burgin proved the doubters wrong. Ten years later, BK Plumbing Supply is thriving — driven by family values, loyal customers, and a commitment to service that puts people first in an era of consolidation.</p>
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Tariffs
<p>With tariffs back in the spotlight, one industry veteran breaks down their purpose, power, and peril—arguing that trade policy is now a matter of national survival, not just economic strategy.</p>
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Metals and Minerals in the Spotlight
<p>As President Trump ramps up efforts to revive coal and secure critical minerals, over 2,300 U.S. metals and mining projects worth $300 billion are underway—fueling demand for pipe, valves, and fittings amid rising global tensions, permitting delays, and a race for resource independence.</p>
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OPEC+ to Increase Oil Output
<p>July 2025 opens with economic uncertainty as oil supply rises, tariffs disrupt trade, labor shortages persist, and key infrastructure projects offer some stability.</p>
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Rheem Partners with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity to Make Homeownership a Reality for Local Military Veteran
<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Rheem sponsors home build as part of 100th anniversary celebrations.</span><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span> </p>
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The PVF Roundtable Presents: A Cowboy, Cocktails, Caviar & Comedy Dinner Presentation Featuring Special Guest Chad Prather
<p data-end="1167" data-start="986">This special PVF Roundtable event will be held at the Bayou City Event Center in Houston, Texas, offering an evening of laughter, cocktails, caviar, and unforgettable entertainment.</p>
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Navien Begins Shipping Highly Anticipated NWP500 Series Heat Pump Water Heater
<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;">This next-generation, eco-friendly water heating solution is now ready to deliver outstanding efficiency, advanced connectivity, and ultra-quiet operation for residential applications across the USA and Canada.</span> </p>
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HARDI and Texas A&M Master of Industrial Distribution Announce Daniel Jennings Memorial Scholarship Recipients
<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;">This year’s recipients exemplify the kind of forward-thinking leadership that will shape the future of the HVACR industry for years to come.</span> </p>
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Watts Unites Nexa and The Detection Group to Deliver Industry-Leading Leak Protection and Intelligent Water Management
<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 combination brings together Nexa, Watts’ powerful intelligent water management platform, with The Detection Group’s market-leading wireless leak detection technology.</span></p>
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NETZSCH Pumps USA Announces Chad Huskey as Regional Sales Manager – Environmental for Southeast Region
<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;">Huskey brings a strong background in mechanical equipment and technical sales, along with extensive experience in municipal and industrial markets.</span> </p>
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Former Ferguson President and CEO David Peebles Passes Away
<p data-end="322" data-start="134">Peebles, a driving force behind Ferguson’s rise from a regional supply business to one of the largest U.S. distributors, passed away June 13., 2025.</p>