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Editorial Opinion | Natalie Forster

Bridging the gap between wholesalers and contractors

Supply House Times Chief Editor takes on Plumbing & Mechanical; aims to share information between two audiences.

February 6, 2025

After five years with Supply House Times, Natalie Forster gained valuable insights into the supply chain and developed relationships with PHCP-PVF wholesalers. Now, as the new Editorial Director for both Supply House Times and Plumbing & Mechanical, she'll engage daily with all supply chain participants, including wholesalers, contractors, and engineers.

A neighborhood is flooded following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Plumbing industry rallies to help following recent hurricane disasters

Disastrous weather events becoming more frequent; plumbing companies doing their part to help nation recover.

Natalie Forster

Nicole Krawcke

October 16, 2024

The East Coast has suffered severe damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, leading to extensive destruction, fatalities, and power outages. These hurricanes highlight the impact of climate change on storm severity, driven by warmer Atlantic waters. This situation underscores the urgent need for the PHCP-PVF industry to adapt to the challenges of increasingly intense storms.

01 PM 1223 FW Webb feature: F.W. Webb Boiler Board Technician Jeff Hutchins prepares preassembled hydronic panels for shipment.

F.W. Webb's hydronic panels, born of circumstance, succeed

Build it and they will come

John Vastyan

December 20, 2023

Leave it to good old fashioned ingenuity. F.W. Webb recognized an opportunity during the pandemic that resulted in a new revenue stream and an influx of satisfied customers.

Plumbing Group Pipeline: May 10, 2022

Nicole Krawcke

Natalie Forster

May 10, 2022

In this new weekly feature, Plumbing Group Chief Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster will highlight timely news stories.

Winsupply names Viega Vendor of the Year

May 20, 2021

Viega has been named a Vendor of the Year by Winsupply. Viega was awarded top place in the Rough-in Plumbing Category. In addition, Winsupply named Viega National Account Manager Bonnie Mason as National Account Manager of the Year.

Winsupply names its Vendors of the Year

May 3, 2021

The Winsupply Preferred Vendors that won in each category were chosen by Winsupply local companies.

Niagara Controls and Collins Niagara consolidate management operations in upstate NY

January 15, 2021

The Collins Companies, an industrial distributors of pipe, valves and fittings and engineered specialties serving the Northeast, announced its decision to fully acquire the assets of Niagara Controls in Buffalo, NY and consolidate the management with their Collins Niagara Division in Syracuse, NY. Joseph A. Clemente, who was the Managing Partner of Niagara Controls, will now provide direction and guidance to both of these Collins’ divisions.

Dakota Supply Group opens new facility in Great Falls, MT

November 11, 2020

Dakota Supply Group (DSG) has opened its branch in Great Falls, MT as of Monday, November 9, 2020. The new facility is located at 1604 12th Avenue North, an easily accessible location off 15th Street near the Missouri River Bridge.

AD finalizes merger agreement with Delta Distributors

November 2, 2020

AD is announcing it has finalized a merger agreement with pipe, valves and fittings buying group Delta Distributors effective Jan. 1, 2021.

Remembering Dottie Ramsey

Iconic former ASA and SWA president universally praised for service to and passion for the industry.

Mike Miazga

August 20, 2020

Jeff New, president of Elkhart, Indiana-based Mid-City Supply, first met Dottie Ramsey at a WIT buying group meeting in 1998. He immediately gravitated toward one of the industry’s all-time great individuals.