Natalie Forster is Chief Editor of Supply House Times. Prior to joining BNP Media in 2020, she was an editor and digital content director for Southern Trade Publications, a publishing company with titles focused on the PHCP trades and the real estate industry. Natalie holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Plumbing Industry Rallies to Repair Texas

Following winter freeze, plumbing contractors scramble to fix broken pipes and equipment amidst shortage of supplies.

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Nicole Krawcke

April 12, 2021

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A perfect storm of events left Texas residents grasping for the most basic needs — power and running water.

David Kohler gives State of the Industry at KBIS 2021 Virtual

Natalie Forster

February 26, 2021

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Following NKBA CEO Bill Darcy’s welcome and State of the Association report on Feb. 9, KOHLER President and CEO David Kohler took to the virtual stage for a State of the Industry analysis.

Bridging the gap with virtual training

Zoeller launches new platform for online training.

Natalie Forster

January 12, 2021

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Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Zoeller’s state-of-the-art training facility, the Center for Excellence, has been drawing contractors, engineers and distributors in for product training over the past five years.

Family business celebrates 90 years

General Pipe Cleaners on its way to a century of innovating the drain-cleaning market, with a focus on durability and customer retention.

Natalie Forster

December 15, 2020

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This year, General Pipe Cleaners, a division of General Wire Spring Co., located in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, celebrates its 90th anniversary.

PM Profile: Best Postcards talks marketing efforts for contractors

Longtime financial and marketing guru explains how he went from bankruptcy to CEO of one of the largest direct mail marketing businesses.

Natalie Forster

June 11, 2020

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After a stint as a top producer at Morgan Stanley, Andrew Ettinger was faced with years of struggling with business initiatives and eventually filed for bankruptcy.

An inside look at manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic

Companies implement virtual communications for customers and employees.

Natalie Forster

April 1, 2020

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The PHCP industry is deemed essential, rightfully so, and the main goal of companies is to protect their employees while still safely providing the essential products and services needed worldwide; continuing production while prioritizing the health of the community and abiding by government regulations and CDC recommendations.

Plumbing and Mechanical

2021 May

The May 2021 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical features how leak detection is becoming mainstream, post-pandemic commercial restroom design trends, and much more!

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