PHCPPros: Off the Cuff

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Mark Avron, national sales director at Triangle Tube and Ideal USA. The pair discuss how COVID-19 has affected international manufacturing operations and what lies ahead for Triangle Tube and Ideal the next few months.

The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell connects with Ric Phillips, president and CEO of Elkay Manufacturing. Their conversation spans from retooling to manufacture masks for front line workers during the pandemic to designing and producing products that keep health and safety at the forefront.

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Greg Gyorda, director of employees and customer training for Watts. The pair discuss the company’s new learning management platform, Watts Works Online, which is providing at-home training opportunities for industry professionals.  

The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell and Welding Outlets Inc. President Sheryl Michalak discuss what is happening in the state of Texas and PVF. Business might have slowed down in the channel, but it is still moving forward.

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Caleffi CEO Mark Olson and Director of Product Management and Technical Support Kevin Freidt to discuss COVID-19, including how the company plans to help the country reopen after the pandemic with safe and sanitary plumbing.

The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell interviews Merfish United CEO Greg Leidner to discuss how the company is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for the future.

The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell and Bruce Carnevale, CEO of Bradford White Corp., connect to discuss our industry's importance as essential businesses. The duo touch on business disruption, business continuity, and the importance of leading with purpose.

PHC News Editor Steve Smith sits down with Russ Chaney, CEO of The IAPMO Group, to discuss the organization’s efforts to protect global health and help our industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plumbing Engineer Editor Ashlei Williams leads another "Off the Cuff" interview, this time with Scott Holloway Sr., president and owner of Josam Co. Listen to this episode to learn how the company has adjusted during COVID-19 and special philanthropic and scholarship efforts it has led even in the face of these unprecedented times.

Editor Ruth Mitchell has a candid conversation with Dr. Donald McNeeley, chairman and CEO of Chicago Tube and Iron Co. and columnist for The Wholesaler magazine. The duo discuss the "Black Swan" events impacting the industry — from the devastation in the oil market to the COVID-19 crisis.