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Articles Tagged with ''supply chain''

Justin Taylor

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Justin Taylor

Turning a lifelong connection into a career
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

Justin Taylor grew up following his father through the supply house and always expected PHCP-PVF to become his career. Thirteen years later, he’s channeling that early connection and a competitive spirit into sales and lasting industry relationships.




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Neal Longley

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Neal Longley

Keeping customers and communities moving
Hannah Belloli-Oster
Hannah Belloli-Oster
September 16, 2026

After 16 years in PHCP-PVF, Neal Longley knows successful distribution requires more than moving products. It takes strong relationships, problem-solving, and a commitment to serving customers, communities, and the next generation.




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Jeanette Lin

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Jeanette Lin

Engineering what happens behind the walls
Hannah Belloli-Oster
Hannah Belloli-Oster
September 16, 2026

A visit to Paris’ Centre Pompidou changed how Jeanette Lin saw buildings. Today, she designs the plumbing and fire protection systems that safeguard public health while helping create a more visible path for women in engineering.




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Matthew Liber

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Matthew Liber

Building a business on relationships
Hannah Belloli-Oster
Hannah Belloli-Oster
September 16, 2026

After nearly two decades in PHCP-PVF, Matthew Liber has learned that successful distribution comes down to more than having the right products. It takes technical knowledge, dependable service and relationships built to last.




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Amelia Kittson

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Amelia Kittson

Leading a family legacy into the future
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

Amelia Kittson grew up in the family business she now leads. As KIE Supply’s third-generation president, she’s balancing a 70-year legacy with the responsibility to create opportunities, earn trust, and position the independent company for its next generation.




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Tyrel Herrlein

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Tyrel Herrlein

Supporting customers close to home
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

Tyrel Herrlein found his way into PHCP-PVF while looking for work closer to home. Six years later, he’s helping local customers succeed and supporting projects that make an impact in his own community.




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Patrick Denver

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Patrick Denver

Growing through relationships and opportunity
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

In five years, Patrick Denver has grown from inside sales to regional sales manager, building his career around strong industry relationships, customer support, and the infrastructure his company’s products help serve.




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specialized piping systems for data centers

State of the Industrial PVF Market: Data Centers Drive Growth

The market forces driving industrial PVF demand, the economic challenges reshaping operations, and the opportunities that lie ahead.
Hannah Belloli-Oster
Hannah Belloli-Oster
August 4, 2026

Data centers, AI infrastructure, and large commercial construction are fueling demand for industrial PVF products, even as tariffs, commodity volatility and labor shortages force manufacturers and distributors to rethink supply chain strategies.


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Commercial Market Outlook: Retrofit Projects Lead the Way

Commercial market trends, labor challenges, retrofit demand, and what to prepare for
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Kristen R. Bayles
May 25, 2026

As commercial building owners continue to navigate economic uncertainty, labor shortages and changing customer demands, retrofit and renovation work is becoming a key opportunity across the plumbing market. In this article, learn where the commercial market is headed and how manufacturers, wholesalers, and contractors can adapt.



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A plane flying over several colorful shipping containers.

Expert panel to address critical supply chain issues

This panel aims to offer actionable solutions during the FGIA Fall Conference.
September 24, 2025

How can companies navigate today’s supply chain turbulence? At the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2025 Fall Conference, experts will unpack the economic, legal and compliance challenges shaping the landscape.


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