PHCPPros: Off the Cuff

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of The Wholesaler magazine, Editor Ruth Mitchell is hosting Off the Cuff conversations with PHCP distributor CEOs and leaders! Their discussions focus on overcoming challenges, company missions and how they have evolved, and how roadblocks help build solid foundations.

First up is Scott Robertson, president of Robertson Heating Supply Co.! The company, an industry leader in HVAC and plumbing wholesale distribution, is celebrating its 86th anniversary this year. Learn all about Robertson's evolution and how it has remained true to its core mission and values over the years. 

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Troy Locke, manager, technical training and technical support at Viega LLC. The pair discuss the company's new TechTalk Live training series and other ways it has adapted to the challenges brought on by COVID-19.

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Adam Bartman, co-founder of reed, a water management platform for commercial buildings. The pair discuss the company's beginnings, the problems it's solving and how the reed system works. 

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Hans Kuster, president of AquaMotion. The pair discuss how Kuster handled being stuck in another country when COVID-19 struck, as well as AquaMotion's response to the pandemic and the new products the company has in store for 2020. 

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Uponor President Bill Gray. The pair discuss the company's proactive response to COVID-19, manufacturing output and predictions for how the pandemic will affect both the residential and non-residential markets. 

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Sri Deivasigaman, founder and CEO of Intelihot Green Technologies Inc. Their discussion spans from the company's offerings, such as its Water Heater Health Diagnostics Service, to how it is tackling the challenges brought on by COVID-19. 

The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell is joined by Kevin Mayer, executive vice president of McGuire Manufacturing Co. The duo discuss the supply chain, customer service and how being nimble and adaptive will benefit all post-pandemic.

Ruth Mitchell, editor of The Wholesaler, connects with Wes Lobo, vice president of marketing and product development at Watts Water Technologies. The duo discuss the AERCO and PVI brands, the importance of staying connected, and how the company's employees are essential to the success of the business.

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Jason Fleming, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Noritz. The pair discuss how the company has adapted to challenges brought on by COVID-19, as well as its latest digital marketing and training initiatives.

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Dan Foley, owner and president of Foley Mechanical. Foley shares what happened after he was diagnosed with COVID-19, including his personal recovery story and how he continued to run his business.