Supply House Times

08/02/2025

Who comes to mind when you think of the next generation of plumbing leaders? There are only four days left to nominate them in our Top 20 Under 40 Next Generation All-Stars Contest: https://www.supplyht.com/next-gen-all-stars

08/01/2025

Congratulations to Will Hummel for being promoted to director of sales enablement at NIBCO INC. In this newly created role, Will Hummel will lead the development and implementation of a strategic sales enablement program designed to equip the sales team with the tools, training and insights they need to succeed. He will collaborate with several teams to ensure alignment between sales strategy and broader business goals, with a focus on delivering greater value to customers and enhancing the overall customer experience.

In this newly created role, Hummel will support NIBCO's sustained growth.

07/31/2025

According to the soon-to-be released 2025 Epicor Software Agility Index global research report, many companies across the supply chain industries are investing in platforms that connect and analyze operational data as it happens. These systems – adopted by just over half (50.6 percent) of all respondents – are becoming the most widely used data intelligence tools among digitally mature organizations. With the recently announced integrations with SourceDay and Sovos Saphety, Epicor is addressing these needs and helping customers not just manage transactions, but deliver contextual intelligence that empowers people to make better decisions, faster. https://www.supplyht.com/articles/106719-epicor-expands-cognitive-erp-capabilities-to-optimize-supply-chain-and-tax-management

These integrations align with Epicor’s AI-driven ERP vision, helping manufacturers eliminate friction in procurement, fulfillment and compliance.

07/31/2025

Resideo Technologies announced its intention to separate its ADI Global Distribution business ("ADI") through a tax-free spin-off to Resideo shareholders. Following the completion of the separation, Resideo's Products & Solutions business ("P&S") will continue to operate as Resideo, and ADI will become an independent public company.

ADI is a global wholesale distributor of low-voltage products, including security and audio-visual solutions. With a portfolio of over 500,000 professionally installed products, ADI serves both the commercial and residential markets across key specialty categories including security, fire, audio-visual, access control, smart living and data communications. This extensive offering is complemented by an expanding suite of proprietary technologies and services under key exclusive brands such as Control4, Ovrc, Araknis Networks and Wattbox. More details here: https://www.supplyht.com/articles/106717-resideo-announces-intention-to-separate-adi-business-creating-two-independent-public-companies

This separation is designed to enhance operational performance and strategic flexibility with focused business models.

07/30/2025

In our latest podcast, IAPMO's Christoph Lohr, PE, vice president of technical services, dives into water safety in heating systems, IAPMO's recent acquisition of ESPRI and what this means for research efforts moving forward, plus changes to be aware of in upcoming code cycles. Listen here: https://www.supplyht.com/media/podcasts/6359-the-supply-house-times-podcast/play/111-codes-update-with-iapmo-s-christoph-lohr-advancements-in-water-research

07/30/2025

Do you work with someone under 40 who’s transforming the plumbing industry? From plumbers and pipefitters to engineers, designers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and reps – Supply House Times wants to spotlight them in our Top 20 Under 40 Next Generation All-Stars Contest. Hurry, time is running out!
Make your nomination now: https://www.supplyht.com/next-gen-all-stars

07/29/2025

Happy 🥳 Here's our tip this week: Don’t just stock what sells — stock what stalls jobs. Contractors can work around a missing faucet, but not a missing valve, coupling, or reducer. Review your past “emergency runs” — those parts are your real MVPs.
🔧 Pro tip: Create a “critical parts” checklist with your top contractor accounts. You’ll reduce jobsite downtime and build loyalty that price alone can’t buy.
📦 What's the #1 part you always keep on the shelf?

Image by THAM YUAN YUAN from Pixabay

07/29/2025

Watts Water Technologies has announced that its North Andover, Massachusetts flagship Learning Center has been newly outfitted with a fully functional lab showcasing a wide range of Bradley solutions. his immersive environment allows customers to engage directly with the products and gain practical knowledge across key categories, including mixing valves, group handwashing, showers, and much more! More details here: https://www.supplyht.com/articles/106711-bradley-product-training-now-available-in-north-andover-learning-center

The Learning Center now features a wide range of Bradley products for customers to engage with.

07/28/2025

Congratulations to Kathy Kerns on joining Neuco as director of software development. Kerns brings over two decades of experience in technology leadership, specializing in digital transformation, IT process optimization and customer-focused innovation. She will lead Neuco’s IT development team, drive strategic technology planning and support key transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.

In this new role, Kerns hopes to use new technologies and practices to ensure the best experience for both customers and employees.

07/28/2025

SupplyHouse is working to help young students pursue the trades! 🥳 SupplyHouse has launched its second annual Track to the Trades Scholarship program, awarding $25,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in the trades. This year's program will award 10 $2,500 scholarships to eligible trade school students across the U.S. who demonstrate generosity, respect, integrity and teamwork – or G.R.I.T., the acronym for SupplyHouse's core values -- with a commitment to entering the skilled trades workforce. https://www.supplyht.com/articles/106708-supplyhouse-launches-second-annual-track-to-the-trades-scholarship

SupplyHouse will award 10 scholarships of $25,000 to trade school students.

07/25/2025

From ASA’s Monthly Sales Report, by primary business emphasis, industrial PVF distributors said May sales were up 7.1% year-over-year — this follows two consecutive months of double-digit growth. Year-to-day (YTD) PVF distributor sales were up 8% and trailing-twelve-month (TTM) sales rose 3.7%, while PHCP distributors said May sales were up 0.7% (YTD +4.9%; TTM +2.5%). Find more data from distributors here: https://www.supplyht.com/articles/106706-asa-distributors-report-solid-growth-mixed-with-cautious-optimism American Supply Association

All respondents overall reported a median May sales increase of 4.5% y/y and -3.7% vs. April 2025. Calendar-year YTD sales were up 5%, while trailing 12-month sales were up 2.4%. Inventoryies rose 6% vs. May 2024. The median three-month average days sales outstanding (DSO) dropped to 40 days.

07/24/2025

to an article from Dave Yates on a topic that is definitely evergreen - better serving contractor customers. Hear directly from those in the field on what critiques they have for wholesalers in his column here: https://www.supplyht.com/articles/105833-unveiling-wholesalers-performance-from-a-contractors-perspective

I thought it would be helpful to reach out to multiple mechanical contractors and request their feedback on suppliers, as well as a reflection on the challenges they faced during the pandemic.