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Products with specialty items and later found its niche in heavy brass plumbing parts . Over the years , innovative solutions like the hot and cold wall hydrant introduced in 2003 and the acquisition of Mansfield Plumbing Products ’ brass division to further expand its line of residential hydrants , has propelled PRIER Products to the forefront of the plumbing industry .
Mission and vision
Today , PRIER ’ s products are synonymous with providing high quality , effective solutions . With an emphasis on listening to customers and identifying their needs , PRIER builds with purpose , with easy-toinstall products . Having earned a reputation for quality and excellent customer service , PRIER ’ s products can be found at thousands of wholesale suppliers and retailers across the US and Canada .
PRIER has navigated market changes and disruptions over the last few years , from the Covid-19 pandemic to supply chain shortages . “ The industry has changed a lot in recent years , especially with the rise of e-commerce , so a lot of brick-and-mortar stores had to reconsider how they operated ,” he explains .
“ We ’ ve experienced that shift , which has transformed into more of a marketplace with multiple brands rather than being simply a way for companies to display products online . One of the challenges associated with e-commerce is that it requires a lot of inventory , as you must ensure every item advertised online is available to ship .
“ However , we ’ ve also seen a reinvigoration of the wholesale side of the business . In general , we ’ ve seen very good growth since the recession of 2008 , and our commercial side is particularly thriving . To strengthen this growth , we ’ re relaunching PRIER in Canada ,
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