They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with its first step. For Plumbing Distributors Inc. (PDI), the first step was made in 1973 by Glad Mealor and his brother-in-law, Ronald Pratt, along with Glad’s son, Sid Mealor.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, a domestic manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings for plumbing applications, held the grand opening of a new $460 million state-of-the-art foundry in Oakboro, N.C. on October 26, 2023. 

A common belief says that once you step into the PHCP industry, you’re in it for life. What makes it so inviting are the incredible people.

In September 2023, Gerber Plumbing, a Globe Union company, held its first Gerber University event since 2019, catering exclusively to members of the Luxury Product Group (LPG). 

Neuco, a master distributor of HVACR controls, is a fourth-generation, family-run business. Headquartered in Bolingbrook, Ill., the company’s focus is to help other distributors throughout the United States and Canada.

Alan Edelman grew up in eastern Poland. At the age of 14, at the onset of World War II, his father was killed. With his mother and  brother, they were exiled to Siberia on a cattle car.

Every year, The Wholesaler magazine searches for someone who has left a mark on the PHCP industry. Our focus is on those who lead, mentor and drive change. 

More than a hundred years ago, Albert H. Knoettner laid the foundation of a contracting business in Audubon, N.J., specializing in plumbing, heating, spouting and sheet metal fabrication services.

In the corridors of Cooper New England Sales, there’s a voice that resonates wisdom passed down from its founder, Gary Cooper...

Dakota Supply Group (DSG) has a rich history; founded in 1898, it recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. DSG has proudly contributed to building our nation for more than a century.