As family-owned and operated businesses, both Patterson Supply and Blake Equipment have successfully supported the trades and industry throughout western Connecticut and eastern Hudson Valley New York for many decades.

Cooperation will focus on several key areas, including improving building performance and cost effectiveness, supporting innovation and standards development, and strengthening resiliency of the built environment.

Brian Tuohey, president of The Collins Companies, is a longtime member of the STCC Foundation Board of Directors and its past president.

Long was associated with the plumbing industry for more than 50 years and was the founder of rep agency George Long Sales.

The company highlighted its advanced tankless electric water heating product line featuring LavAdvantage, AccuMix II, and ProSeries XTP.

The goal of "Innovate to Dominate: The 12th Edition in the Facing the Forces of Change Series" is to help distributors connect the dots between the forces of change and innovating the distributor business model.

Beyond resources such as FAQs, videos, brochures and a blog, the company created the new website to effectively address buying concerns.

Year-to-date through September, sales across the industry were up 4.8 percent on average and up 6 percent for the trailing 12 months prior.

With 20-plus years of experience in the decorative plumbing and hardware industry, Weinberg is one of only a few industry professionals to have worked in virtually every aspect of the business.

The ISSP credentials recognize individuals with the skills to foster innovation, transform culture and embed sustainable practices in organizations and communities globally.