People & Leadership
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Univar Solutions Names Former HD Supply Executive CEO of ChemPoint
Chris Kelley most recently served as president of USABlueBook, a specialty distribution business within HD Supply.
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Ferguson Sets Goal of Connecting 50,000 Young People to Skilled Trades by 2030
A principal component is the Explore the Trades Skills Lab, a Ferguson-supported program that provides schools with industry-grade tools and equipment to give students direct exposure to the trades before they make career decisions
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NetPlus Announces Executive Promotions Following Leadership Transition
NetPlus President and CEO Jennifer Murphy said the promotions are part of the organization’s succession planning and long-term growth strategy.
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Heritage Distribution Holdings Names a Chief Commercial Officer
Doug Reichert joins Heritage after serving as region president at Carrier Enterprise. Before that, he spent more than 20 years at Ferguson, where he helped expand the company’s HVAC operations.
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U.S. Manufacturing Holds Steady in April as Costs Surge and Hiring Weakens
The ISM Manufacturing PMI registered 52.7% in April, unchanged from March and above the 50% level that indicates expansion. The reading suggests the broader economy continued to grow, extending an 18-month expansion streak.
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GMSS Holdings Names a Chief Digital Officer Across Geriatric Medical and DDP Medical Supply
Justin Racine will lead GMSS Holdings’ digital transformation strategy, with a focus on advancing AI-driven commerce, enhancing customer experience and aligning digital and physical operations across both brands.
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Reskilling Strategies on Automation That Keep Warehouse Operations Running Smoothly
Reskilling and upskilling are strategies to ensure warehouses run smoothly after technological advancements.
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SupplyHouse Launches Foundation to Expand Skilled Trades Workforce
The foundation’s initial priorities include expanding the company’s Track to the Trades scholarship program, funding nonprofit organizations that support local trade communities and infrastructure and creating career pathways for the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
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LG Opens HVAC Training Academy in California as Heat Pump Demand Grows
“Contractor training is critical to advancing the adoption of heat pump technology,” said Steve Scarbrough, senior vice president and general manager of LG Air Conditioning Technologies.
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Park Wiseway Supply Group Names Philip Dolby Chief Financial Officer
Park Wiseway Supply Group is a wholesale distributor of plumbing, electrical and lighting products operating 17 supply locations and six decorative showrooms across Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.