PHCPPros: Off the Cuff

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell welcomes Liberty Pumps CEO Charlie Cook to Off the Cuff. The duo discuss manufacturing and servicing customers, as well as how the company is taking care of its most valuable asset–its employees.

The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell connects with Rob McDonald, CEO of A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. Discover how the company upholds its motto of "The Customer is Boss," and why the word "policy" is not in its vocabulary.

PHC News Editor Steve Smith sits down with Latrobe Foundry leaders Ted Steiner, president, and Michael Steiner, vice president, to discuss how the company is adjusting to changes and helping others during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PHC News Editor Steve Smith interviews Brandon Gunnell, vice president of sales and marketing manager at Precision Plumbing Products. The two discuss PPP’s innovative new testing facility and how the company has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Plumbing Engineer Editor Ashlei Williams connects with Easyflex Marketing Director Sean Kim to learn how they are ensuring the PHCP industry is "all in this together" as we face COVID-19.

What's the history behind the name? The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell connects with Steve Fielding, president of Aquaguard, on its"necessity is the mother of invention" story, as well as how the company is taking care of customers and employees during this time of uncertainty.

The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell connects with Regis Saragosti, CEO of SANIFLO North America. With the company's headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Paris, Saragosti provides an inside look at how SANIFLO is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic on an international scale.

The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell connects with Joe Poskin, CEO of Prier Products. Their conversation covers topics from customer support excellence and the current business environment to the unique ways the company is helping their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell interviews Jens Bolleyer, vice president and general manager at Eemax (a Rheem Company), to learn how the company is adapting to changes brought on by COVID-19.