AD reports that member sales in the first three months of 2024 hit a record $19.5 billion, a 7% increase across AD’s 14 divisions and three countries.

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through March 2024 is a decline of 0.3%.

The HVAC manufacturer welcomes renowned independent manufacturers' representative firm to further extend footprint across United States.

It was 33 years ago on a blistering cold Friday night in Billings, Mont., when the Grainger emergency service operator notified me that I needed to call a customer immediately. 

If you’re in the business of sales, especially within manufacturers’ rep agencies, you’ve likely heard about customer relationship management (CRM) systems. 

Trey Hamblet, Industrial Info Resources (IIR) vice president of research for chemical processing and refining, expects to see an increase in North American chemical processing project spending this year, especially after a less-than-anticipated spend in 2023.

By the time this article is published, the industry will be midway through the second quarter of 2024, with the oil markets being buffeted by worries about supply shortages and escalating geopolitical tensions.

The award honors the legacy of the late Alice Martin of NIBCO.

The partnership, which was first established on Feb. 1, 1974, has resulted in one of Lochinvar’s longest standing relationships. 

The newly formed partnership underscores Uponor’s commitment to delivering value to its customers and developing deeper customer relationships.