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Items Tagged with 'distribution'

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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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David Blair

2026 Next Gen All-Star: David Blair

Solving problems, improving operations
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

From moving product to becoming a company shareholder, David Blair has built his PHCP-PVF career around problem-solving, operational improvements, and an appreciation for the essential work happening behind the walls.



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The Astounding Cost of Missing Calls

And how to move your numbers in the right direction
Chris Mechanic
Chris Mechanic
September 14, 2026

How much revenue disappears when no one answers the phone? Missed calls, especially before opening, after hours and on weekends, can mean more than a lost order. See how contractors and distributors can measure the gap, improve answer rates and turn more calls into long-term customer relationships.


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SIMFLO Latin American Municipal Water Project

SIMFLO Selected for El Salvador Municipal Water Project

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
September 1, 2026

The equipment is being distributed across all four key geographic regions of the country — including the Western (Zona Occidental), Central, Eastern (Zona Oriental), and San Salvador Metropolitan regions — delivering vital municipal water services across various departments.


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Everflow Acquires Quickfitting

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 8, 2026

The acquisition strengthens Everflow's long-term strategy of building a portfolio of differentiated brands and product solutions by adding QuickFitting's connection technologies, including SurePress technology, Push-to-Connect solutions, and an extensive portfolio of patented products.


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MERIT Brass Supplier of the Year

Merit Brass Named IMARK Plumbing Supplier of the Year

April 29, 2026

This distinction reflects the strong partnerships, service commitment, and trust Merit Brass has built with IMARK members across the PVF industry. 


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Concept vision of futuristic warehouse and logistics. AI aided supply chain, automated warehouse operations.
And So It Flows Podcast

Podcast: Real-time answers under jobsite pressure: How AI is shaping distribution

Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
January 19, 2026

Lock Supply Co.’s Tim Savage breaks down how practical AI tools are accelerating quoting, closing knowledge gaps, and strengthening contractor trust — without replacing the human side of sales.


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Rinnai opens first-ever Canadian warehouse to serve growing market

Rinnai has expanded to Canada with the opening of a warehouse in Markham, Ontario.
October 9, 2025

This warehouse opening will allow the company to strengthen their supply chain.


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Vancouver Island Schools local Sooke School District school in Greater Victoria for 1,200 elementary and middle school students.
Case Study

New school meets energy efficiency needs with pre-insulated PEXa pipe

High-performing district heating application facilitates a high-quality experience for students and teachers.
Ali Sajjadi
February 19, 2024

Sooke School District responded to the influx of young families by swiftly constructing schools for 1,200 students. These LEED v4 Gold-certified buildings seamlessly integrated into the landscape, featuring photovoltaic panels, geothermal HVAC, and district heating for efficiency. Underground piping ensured optimal comfort while minimizing waste.


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