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Winsupply celebrates 60th anniversary at Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase
About 1,300 members of the Win Family of Companies attended the Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase, March 13-16, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Fla. While the Winsupply organization schedules such […]
Embassy Group 25th Anniversary
Quite a lot happens in 25 years. The iPhone didn’t exist 25 years ago and the only way to really stay in touch with a far-away friend was by mail or phone calls. Photo albums […]
One on one with Ethan Shull of AB&I
Ethan Shull is a regional sales manager for AB&I and part of the next generation in the industry. He spoke to me about his experiences in the industry and gave advice for future members. Here’s his story. Danielle Galian: […]
One on one with Ali and Tom Amundson of Precision Plumbing Products
For this month’s column interviewee we’ve chosen husband-and-wife team Ali and Tom Amundson of Precision Plumbing Products. With Ali managing administrative staff and Tom handling management of operations, this duo is taking the company into […]
Celebrating 40 Years of CSC
Control Supply Corporation gears up to celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. Here is its story. Family is the pillar of every home, organization, nation, and creation. Most say there is nothing more important in life than family. […]
PVF Roundtable’s first meeting of 2016 held in Houston
The PVF Roundtable’s first meeting of 2016 kicked off on February 16, 2016 in Houston, Texas. The featured speaker for the evening was editor of The Pipeline Gas and Journal, Jeff Share. Accompanied by his […]
A New Sun is Rising
Sun Drainage may be a new company in the commercial drainage industry, but the design, development and manufacturing of its products are brimming with years of experience. “Before creating any of our five major drainage […]
One on one with AJ Benton of Smardan Supply
AJ Benton is part of the fourth generation that comprises Smardan Supply. The current Branch Manager of Smardan’s Fountain Valley location, Benton speaks to me about the latest developments within the company, his enthusiasm about […]
16th annual Crystal Vision Awards breakfast
The 16th annual Crystal Vision Awards Breakfast 2016 was held at the Westgate Las Vegas Hotel on January 20th. Attendees learned about opportunities to partner with The Storehouse of World Vision while recognizing the generous […]
Smardan Supply takes ‘old school’ approach
According to Forbes.com, 543,000 new businesses start each month. Some of them make it, most of them don’t. But I bet one thing’s for sure — all of them wish to achieve the reputation and […]
One on one with Rayna Naclerio of DDI System
In this month’s Generation: NEXT! we delve into the world of marketing. An ever-important success factor in an ever-evolving playing field, Rayna Naclerio of DDI System gives her advice on how to navigate this terrain. […]
Finding the Future: BENDER, DDI, and a quiet evolution
American businessman and entrepreneur James Cash Penney said it best, “growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” This statement holds true when talking about the forces of BENDER […]
One on one with Mason Oatey of Oatey SCS
I recently had the chance to visit Oatey SCS at their Cleveland headquarters to see the inner workings and talk with some of their key members. One of those members was Mason Oatey. As a […]
The absolute need for B2B eCommerce
Brandon Gracey of Handshake recently ran through the importance of B2B eCommerce in a webinar episode. He highlighted various points ranging from statistics to implementation. What Is It? A fairly simple yet robust method, B2B […]
GENERATION NEXT! ONE-ON-ONE WITH LACIE LUTZ
Lacie Lutz is a second-generation business owner at C&C Industries. She has the unique experience of seeing her family business form from its humble beginnings. Her insights and advice about the industry are what you’d […]
New and exciting heights: Kelly Pipe’s East Coast Distribution Center
It was only natural for Kelly’s national footprint to include a sizeable operation on the East Coast. With higher populations and a wider variety of industry, Kelly understandably chose to upgrade its existing business operations […]
One on one with Jeff Worly of Worly Plumbing Supply
Jeff Worly is the President and COO of Worly Plumbing Supply. He lives and breathes the business and he’s breathing new life as a next generation business owner. He answered some of my questions on […]
One on One with Jeff Wool of Wool Supply Miami
Jeff Wool is the third-generation business owner of Wool Supply in Florida. I had a chance to speak to him about what it was like to grow up in the business and how important it […]
Distributing kindness
The AD community is changing the world,one kind act at a time. I remember reading this line in high school philosophy class that quickly started me thinking of all the little acts of kindness I […]
One-on-one with brothers Colin and Hunter Fein of Associated Marketing
Colin and Hunter Fein are not only co-workers, they’re brothers. Honesty and integrity are at the core of their family business Associated Marketing, and that shines through with its second generation. I spoke with Colin, […]
A Winner’s Tale – Rhonda Konche and NKBA
Oftentimes, skills aren’t innate. They’re learned. Rhonda knows precisely how this works in the business realm. It’s important that the people who work with you realize that you know what you’re talking about. “The biggest […]
Moving & modern: United Water Works
Change has been a constant theme at United Water Works – and embracing it has served the company well. This California-based company has cultivated a strong background over the years and is expanding its reach […]
One on one with Stephanie Abeling of Consumers Pipe
By Danielle Galian Stephanie Abeling is the fourth generation of California based Consumers Pipe. They are celebrating their 50th year anniversary and I had a chance to hear her story and learn that starting from […]
One-on-One with Mindy Sevinor from Designer Bath and Salem Plumbing Supply
By Danielle Galian Mindy Sevinor has a degree in business and a masters degree in urban education. She’s also worked in the Boston Public Schools as a reading specialist. So it may come as a […]
New TaChen facility blends automation with skilled team
By Danielle Galian, Assistant Editor Walking into Ta Chen International, Inc.’s new Midwestern distribution center is like entering a finely tuned machine. The crisp, modern décor and welcoming faces are the packaging, so to speak, […]
Q&A with Mary Jo Martin
For the last 20 years Mary Jo Martin has covered the PHCP & Industrial PVF industry. And as Editorial Director of The Wholesaler for the past 12 years, she has overseen and maintained the legacy […]
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