I was sitting next to a 99-year-old woman in an auditorium. I knew she was 99 because she introduced herself as Irene and told me her exact age. Then she sat back and waited for me to say something.
Mike Miazga: Mountainland’s Anderson going out on top of game
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Orem, Utah-based Mountainland Supply President and CEO Brent Anderson quickly went on the offensive.
Jim Kendzel: Time to be recognized for your worker safety excellence
The annual ASA Safety Award, sponsored by the ASA Safety Committee, recognizes ASA members that have shown they have gone above and beyond in the area of worker safety.
Jeff Valles: Where do your customers go to build their brand?
We have heard it a thousand times, marketing is now a dialogue; it is no longer just simply post and pray. When we post to our websites, Facebook or Instagram, we can see how many people visit, who they are and which of our products and stories they like.
LIXIL announces the opening of new distribution center
LIXIL, home to kitchen and bath brands American Standard, GROHE and DXV, has announced plans to open a new distribution center in California later this year.
HARDI distributors report revenue decline in May
HARDI released its monthly TRENDS report, showing the average sales performance by distributors was a decrease of 10.2% percent during May 2020.
Chillers Improve Sustainability in Vermont Ave, D.C., Office Building
Providing leasable office space can push building owners to consider new strategies to reduce operational costs.
Advance Report: New Orders for Durable Goods Grew 15.8% in May
Increase follows two consecutive months of declines, including 18.1% dip in April.
TTI Appoints John Drabik to Vice President
Industry veteran most recently worked as president, Americas Components, Arrow Electronics.
Indoor Air Hygiene Solution Center Works to Help Reduce Viral Spread
The resource center provides step-by-step guides and personalized recommendations that will help people purify the air.
AHR Expo 2021 Innovation Awards Submissions Now Open
Entries will be accepted through July 28, 2020.
BACnet International Achieves IACET Accreditation
BACnet International announced that it has recently gained IACET accreditation and now issues CEUs for all its courses offered through The BACnet Institute.
Badger Meter Ultrasonic Thermal Energy Meter Receives Canada Weights And Measures Approval
Badger Meter’s Dynasonics UHC100 ultrasonic thermal energy meter received the new Canada Weights and Measures approval.
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Infinity Drain announces new rep agencies
Infinity Drain, a manufacturer of architectural and decorative drains for both indoor and outdoor applications, announced the addition of two new rep agencies for mountain states.
AIM/R’s Chaffee retires after four-decade career
In an industry in which many of its members become as close as family, there is often a significant feeling of loss — and the proverbial empty chair — when one of its vital veteran members retires.
Standing out from the crowd
When asked about the company’s history, Republic Plumbing Supply explains that it was founded “by the plumber, for the plumber.”
First-Quarter U.S. GDP Down 5% According to Third Estimate
Real gross domestic income had increased 2.1% in the previous quarter (4Q 2019).
IRCG’s Weekly Pandemic Revenue Index Declines Again
PRI dips 5.7% for the week of June 15-19, indicating distributors are still struggling during pandemic.
Innovato wall hung SwapAble Shower Furniture
Design By Intent’s Innovato Wall Hung SwapAble Shower Furniture line is the most flexible and modular shower safety system, the company notes.