Winsupply purchased the assets of Allegheny Pipe & Supply, a distributor of industrial pipe, valves and fittings located in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.

AD announced Marty McLaughlin has joined the group as its first chief marketing officer effective April 1. McLaughlin is charged with collaborating with AD’s members and boards to identify new areas of added value for its community, beyond the core functions of a buying and marketing group.

Aquatherm announced it has added Southern Pipe and Supply as a distribution partner.

The American Supply Association recently joined its more than 90 coalition partners in supporting an extension of the Paycheck Protection Plan loan availability that was due to expire March 31. The Senate overwhelmingly passed the bill 92-7, and earlier this week President Biden signed the bill into law.

Merger and acquisition news continues to frequent the PHCP-PVF industry. Whether it be due to lack of exit strategy, financial reasons or just a desire to leave the business, making the decision to sell a company is no small feat.

The best profile for a showroom salesperson is not the high-energy type “A” personalities that focus on getting the sale.

PMI joined with the Buy Safe America Coalition, a group of retailers, consumer groups, wholesaler-distributors and manufacturers, to support and advance the INFORM Consumers Act. Introduced in the U.S. Senate on March 23, the legislation is designed to protect consumers from counterfeit and stolen products sold online, which has become a growing problem.

Aaron and Co. has announced the addition of Paul Martino as President effective March 1. Martino will succeed Barry Portnoy as president, who will stay on as CEO.

RepMasters of Denver, Colorado has been named Watts Representative of the Year and winner of The Golden Regulator Award for driving significant sales growth during the 2020 pandemic year.