History
Founded by Vernon R. Bitzer in 1951, Vernon Bitzer Associates has been representing the Watts Regulator Company in the Philadelphia area and surrounding regions for nearly 70 years. Over the years, Vernon continued to grow his company and add more product lines, and was eventually joined by his son, Dick Bitzer, and son-in-law, Bill Whitson. Upon his retirement, Vernon turned the business over to Dick and Bill, who continued to grow the business and add more product lines. Dick and Bill would eventually go on to turn the business over to Steve Krumm and Bob Wexler, who would go on to turn the business over to its current principals - David Steele, Patrick Daly, and Richard Tarr. Today, Vernon Bitzer Associates operates out of a 12,000-square-foot warehouse conveniently located in Warminster, PA, just outside of Philadelphia. The company has grown to 20 employees and represents over 20 lines while continuing to operate under the same high ethical standards set by its founder back in 1951.
Marketing
Our Sales Department calls on all aspects of the Plumbing and HVAC Industry including wholesalers, engineering firms, waterworks, mechanical contractors, municipalities, hospitals, schools and more. We support these efforts with a full service inside customer service department, technical service department, quotation department, and shipping department. Please allow one of our dedicated employees to have an opportunity to serve you.
Location
Vernon Bitzer operates out of a 12,000 sq. ft. Warehouse about 20 Miles outside of Philadelphia.
Territory
Vernon Bitzer Associates provides the finest products to plumbing supply wholesalers in the Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Northern Delaware regions.
FEATURED
Josam: New Manufacturer Representation
VBA Sales is proud to announce our new partnership with Josam Company.
This representation allows us to expand our offering with Josam’s products and delivering even more value to our customers.
For more information, please reach out to your VBA representative
Upcoming Events
The Training Cup Challenge
February 2 - May 1, 2026
From February 2 through May 1, 2026, every Watts Works eLearning, Lunch & Learn, or Learning Center training session earns you tokens for limited-edition, soccer-inspired gear in the Learn & Earn Store and tickets to enter our Training Cup Challenge Sweepstakes. It’s your chance to score exciting game-day prizes including a shot at winning the Ultimate Training Cup Watch Party Bundle—a fully loaded setup designed to transform any space into the ultimate matchday headquarters. So get your training game on. And there are more matches, more prizes, and more ways to learn & earn coming all year long.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Complete any eLearning, Lunch & Learn, or Learning Center training session
- Earn tickets for every training completed.
- Redeem tickets through Watts Works Online for entry into any of our exciting sweepstake's opportunities throughout the year.
Master the Mix
February 16 - March 31, 2026
The IntelliStation 2 learning set introduces you to modern digital mixing technology designed to deliver precise temperature control, improved system visibility, and real-world performance you can rely on.
These short modules are built to help you better understand how digital mixing supports safer, more efficient water systems in commercial applications.
Complete all 7 modules to unlock the hidden BONUS tile and DOUBLE your rewards with extra tokens and tickets!
Your Blueprint for Engineering Excellence
March 9 - April 19, 2026
Your Blueprint for Engineering Excellence—accredited learning and digital tools designed for today’s industry pros.
From March 9 through April 19, we’re bringing together accredited continuing education and practical digital engineering tools in one focused eLearning campaign.
In recognition of World Plumbing Day (3/11) and World Water Day (3/22), this campaign highlights the essential role engineers, designers, specifiers, and industry pros play in protecting public health, advancing water safety, and designing high performance buildings.
How to Participate
- Click each of the two campaign tiles below to explore the eligible courses
- Enroll in the courses that align with your interests and professional goals
- Complete five or more courses between March 9 and April 19 and earn a BONUS* reward, a zippered business tote, as our way of saying thank you for investing your time in learning with Watts
CE courses are accredited through ASPE and/or AIA, with certificates delivered by email within 72 hours of completion.
*Once the campaign wraps on April 19, qualified participants will receive a congratulatory email within 7 to 10 days with next steps for receiving their bonus reward.