Distributors - Articles - Page 60

Economy on cruise control as independent businesses exceed expectations

Most “small” companies continue to inch forward.

March 6, 2013

Recent dialogue with scores of manufacturers, distributors, mechanical contractors and retailers detects a note of optimism as the year unfolds.

People on the move…Murray Supply

February 8, 2013

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Murray Supply promoted Marian Borland to branch manager of the maintenance, repair and operations branch in Charlotte.

People on the move…Wolseley Canada

February 8, 2013

Wolseley Canada announced current Senior Vice President Keith VanderVennet will return to Wolseley’s U.S. operations as the senior vice president of sales.

Solco Plumbing Supply hosts America First Expo

February 8, 2013

Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Solco Plumbing Supply hosted its America First Expo in late 2012 at Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y., the home of baseball’s New York Mets.

ASA Members’ View of 2013 — More of the Same

February 8, 2013

A survey of American Supply Association distributor members reveals a bleak outlook for a significant economic recovery in 2013.

WinWholesale partners with Carr Supply

February 6, 2013

Dayton, Ohio-based WinWholesale has obtained a majority interest in a new partnership with Carr Supply and Carr Supply of Michigan.

TORRCO CEO and President Joel S. Becker, Director of Marketing Michele Wright and Vice President of Sales and General Manager Chris Fasano spearheaded the company's name change

The name game

After a series of aggressive moves, Torrington Supply rebrands itself as TORRCO.

John McNally

January 15, 2013

Everything is under one canopy – the TORRCO canopy. After some aggressive business moves in the Connecticut, western Massachusetts and eastern New York markets, it was time for 95-year-old Waterbury, Conn.-based Torrington Supply to streamline its message so there was no confusion among customers.

Trade Service and Omni join forces

January 4, 2013

Trade Service and Omni buying group recently announced they have formed a strategic partnership to offer quality product and pricing content to Omni member wholesalers.

Will you be prepared for the next Hurricane Sandy?

Asset protection specialist offers disaster safeguarding tips.

December 5, 2012

As the beleaguered residents of New York City and New Jersey continue to put their lives back together, asset protection lawyer Hillel L. Presser reminds Americans - it could happen to you!

Batten down the hatches

Is your company prepared for a weather catastrophe?

Mike Miazga

December 1, 2012

One of my cousins is a weather aficionado. He had a weather-only radio growing up, can give you the definition of barometric pressure, and he really goes off the charts with enthusiasm when watches and warnings are issued in northern Illinois.