Natalie Forster

<p>The global warehouse robotics market is expected to reach a value of $12.99 billion by 2030. Warehouse robotic systems automate tasks like picking, sorting, transporting, and packing, offering faster and more accurate operations.</p>

<p>In the 1930s, John Robertson transitioned from installing to wholesaling furnaces, then added plumbing in 1947. The first headquarters was built in 1953, and branches were opened in the 1960s. In 1984, the company made its first acquisition, expanding into Pennsylvania.</p>

<p>Lion Plumbing Supply’s renovated Kitchen + Bath Design Center in Miami won the 2024 Showroom of the Year award. It is described as “running on all eight” by the company’s President, Paul Gentile, and is located across the street from Lion’s wholesale counter known for its high fill rate and same-day delivery.</p>

Global industrial pipe market to reach $52.6 billion by 2030 with 4.1% CAGR. Demand driven by power generation, petrochemical, and industrial processes. Regulatory changes causing project delays for industrial PVF players.

Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster sat down with LPG Executive Director Jeff MacDowell to get a detailed update on all the happenings at LPG.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a buzzword across industries. The global AI in Warehouse Management Market is projected to reach approximately USD 70 billion by 2033, up from USD 2.6 billion in 2023. Many companies are using AI for tasks like answering calls, generating marketing material, and managing inventory. AI will impact business operations, hiring, budgeting, and consumer behavior.

Supply House Times sat down with Kyle T. Emmons, founder of JJM Alkaline, to learn more about the company and its goals.

As I am writing this column, thousands of people from the Florida coast up to the Carolinas are still stranded without power, drinking water or a safe way to access basic resources due to the catastrophic flooding brought on by Hurricane Helene. Many of these mountain towns destroyed by Helene are areas that already lacked resources and access. 

To gain a pulse for buying habits, trends and tips, Chief Editor Natalie Forster sat down with Affiliated Distributors (AD) Vice President, E-Commerce Solutions, Caroline Ernst.

As an employer, it is first important that you understand your own and your employees' rights when it comes to Freedom of Speech in the workplace.