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Editorial Director Mary Jo Martin gives you an inside look at the year's hottest industry events through unprecedented coverage of shows like Network ASA, PVF Roundtable, PHCC Connect and more!
JCR Distributors Interviews
June 2010, Dallas
Mary Jo Martin recently spent time with the staff at JCR Distributors, a master distributor based in Dallas. She profiles the company in the July issue of The Wholesaler. Here, JCR employees Brad Sledge and Albert Williams share some of the key shipping procedures the company has implemented to ensure that product arrives at their customers with no damage or breakage.
HD Supply Interviews
May 21, 2010, Atlanta
Newly appointed executive president John Stegeman discusses his decision to join HD Supply and the excitement he feels about the wholesale distribution industry, and HD Supply CEO Joe DeAngelo discusses the strength of the company and the growth opportunities he believes will be available going forward.
PVF Roundtable
May 18, 2010, Houston
The PVF Roundtable is an organization of companies involved in the pipe, valve and fitting industry. Video footage from this event includes interviews with Owen Doss of PAC Stainless and Eric Richardson of PM International Suppliers.
April 12, 2010, Myrtle Beach, SC
A.O. Smith was a primary sponsor for the annual Monday After the Masters event in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Founded by Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish, this golf and music extravaganza raises money each year for charity. A.O. Smith uses the event to entertain and reward wholesaler customers, and this year brought in two foursomes of golfers to play in the celebrity pro-am.
March 17-21, 2010, Las Vegas
“Back to Basics” was the theme for the 2010 conference, which has incorporated many of the desires
reps have expressed to the Board of Directors to have in their conference. The Wholesaler's Editorial Director, Mary Jo Martin, sits down with several reps and interviews them on their experiences within the industry and beyond.
Southland Plumbing Supply Showroom Visit
February 23, 2010, New Orleans
Mary Jo Martin visits with the Vinturella family of Southland Plumbing Supply in New Orleans. The company recently opened a Lighting Division adjacent to their Kohler Premier Showroom in Metairie. Learn more about Southland's operations and how they are building a legacy for the future in the April issue of The Wholesaler.
February 16, 2010, Houston
The PVF Roundtable is an organization of companies involved in the pipe, valve and fitting industry. Video footage from this event includes interviews with Stephen Letko, Weldbend; Ray Russo, AIV; Morrie Beschloss, The Wholesaler; Jerry Brown, C&C Industries; and Paul Banville, PVFShare.com.
January 25-27, Orlando
Over 44,000 professionals made the 2010 AHR Expo in Orlando the #1 HVAC&R industry veent of the year. More than 1,800 exhibiting companies displayed the latest equipment and products in addition to the dozens of speakers and instructors who led over 100 seminars and presentations on the latest sustainable and energy-saving technology, techniques and products.
December 9, Ashland City, Tenn.
The management team of Coburn Supply Co. descended on Ashland City, Tenn., on December 9 to prepare lunch for 1,400 employees at the A. O. Smith/State headquarters and plant. It was their way of saying "thank you" for building a quality product and partnership.
November 10-12, Phoenix
With the world's largest expo hall devoted to green building, Greenbuild 2009 is the place to go to learn how green can grow your business. Video footage from this event includes interviews with Mark Croce, AERCO; Steve Callahan, Watts; Cathy McFadden, Caroma; Kevin Jones, Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.; and more.
October 31 - Nov. 1, 2009, Orlando
Videos from the 2009 HARDI Annual Fall Conference – Turning Up the Heat on Recovery: Education/Leadership/Technology, held at the J.W. Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. Video footage from this even includes interviews with Mark Tibbetts, TRC; Myles Glashier, Phocus, Inc.; Chrissy Nardini, American Metals Supply; Rick Schmitt, Schmitt Profitools; and more.
October 19, 2009, Houston
The PVF Roundtable is an organization of companies involved in the pipe, valve and fitting industry. Video footage from this event includes interviews with Stephen Letko, Weldbend; Danny Westbrook, Westbrook Manufacturing; Owen Doss, PAC Stainless; Jacobo Waisburd, Walworth; Lynn Pye, WOI; Jim Owsley, Wilson; and Ginger Restovic, Newmans.
October 14 – 17, 2009, Washington, D.C.
NetworkASA 2009 is a unique industry meeting that gives attendees the power to change their future. Video footage from this event includes exclusive interviews with noted industry experts John Martin and Harold Arrowsmith, Anvil International; Paul Banville, PVFShare.com; Bruce Carnevale, Bradford White Corp.; Pat Adams, MKS Supply; Scott Weaver, APR Supply; Gary Cartright, Piping & Equipment; David Kohler, Kohler Company; and Trey Berlin and Jim Fuller, Coburn Supply.