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In our latest Off the Cuff episode, The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell is discussing all things warehousing and logistics with Fielding Alderman, Executive Vice President & General Manager, PDI!

Tune in as Fielding shares how PDI is using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) to improve experiences for both customers and vendors;  warehouse layout optimization; how the company has seamlessly integrated robotic systems with its workforce; PDI's 50th anniversary, and more! 

In our latest Off the Cuff episode, The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell is joined by Mark McGann, general manager at The National Energy Control Corporation (NECC)! Tune in as Mark discusses his role at NECC along with the importance of training in HVAC and the following:

• What the typical training curriculum looks like for an HVAC technician
• The importance of hands-on training for pneumatic controls
• How advancements in HVAC technology have impacted training programs
• How certifications play a role in the training process 

Visit https://necc-controls.com/training.html to see NECC's upcoming training dates in September and November. 

Thank you to our sponsors:  This episode is co-sponsored by Belimo, a global market manufacturer in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, and NECC, one of the leading distributors of HVAC controls and parts in the United States. Learn more at belimo.com and necc-controls.com. 

In our latest episode, The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell is joined by Tim Goedeker, senior regulatory, sustainability, and technical advisor for TRICORD Consulting — and a long-standing member and supporter of the Valve World Americas Expo & Conference!

Tune in to learn about Tim's journey through the industry, what's in store for attendees during Valve World Americas Expo & Conference 2023 this June, some of the event's key themes and takeaways, and more!

Valve World Americas Expo & Conference 2023 will take place June 7-8 in Houston. Learn more at https://valveworldexpoamericas.com/

HVACR and plumbing marketer Ryan Kiscaden joins the podcast to discuss his first children's book in the NEXT UP TRADES Series, "The Water Came To A Stop." Tune in to learn about the inspiration for the book, Ryan's writing process, his thoughts on the labor shortage, and more! 

About Ryan: Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and an MBA from Elizabethtown College. He lives outside of Philadelphia with his wife and two young sons. In 2020, he published a book available on amazon.com.  His experiences include working for an HVACR and plumbing wholesaler, running a non-profit focused on recycling thermostats and major plumbing equipment and plumbing category manufacturers. More information on his professional background is available on LinkedIn and www.kiscadenconsulting.com. 

The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell sits down with Matco-Norca team members Dan Hunt, Melissa Hunt, and Eric Berglund to discuss the company’s milestone anniversary! Tune in to learn all about their history with Matco-Norca, the company's culture of empowerment, and how it lives up to its motto: Always growing, always changing, always something new. 

About the Company: Matco-Norca is one of the largest independent sourcing companies marketing its own branded fittings, pipe nipples, valves, plumbing specialties and PVF products for use in residential, commercial and industrial applications. Located in Brewster, N.Y., the company serves wholesale distributor customers across the United States.

Franklin Electric Business Unit Trainer Jeremiah Brodie joins us to discuss how he joined the PHCP industry, Little Giant's "Train the Trainer" philosophy, and the company's current training opportunities — including the FranklinTECH virtual learning platform and mobile training facilities.

Little Giant produces pumping solutions for HVAC contractors and plumbing professionals. Learn more about the Franklin Electric brand at www.littlegiant.com.

Did you know? The core product that Little Giant still offers today was originally conceived in 1926 when plumber R.M. "Doc" Wolfe had an issue with the currently available pumps failing at a frustrating rate. As the company celebrates its 80th anniversary, Little Giant’s Rob McConnell joins PHC News Editor Steve Smith to discuss this fascinating history and how the company's products have evolved over time. Plus — hear the latest developments on Little Giant’s newest products and find out everything new and exciting in store for the company’s milestone year! 

In 2020, when COVID-19 changed  everything, we reached out to Jack McDonald, president and CEO of Matco-Norca,  to discuss the economy, our industry’s  business climate — and above all — safety to customers, employees and the community. So much has happened since last year, and we wanted to know what the horizon looks like now for the supplier of globally sourced, code-compliant plumbing and PVF products.  Tune in to find out what we learned! 

Ripley PR CEO Heather Ripley shares public relations advice for home service businesses and discusses her new book, "Next Level Now: PR Secrets to Drive Explosive Growth for your Home Service Business."

Interplay Learning CEO Doug Donovan joins us to discuss how his company is helping to prepare the next generation of skilled tradespeople with online and virtual reality training for the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, solar and facilities maintenance workforce.