Bender, a plumbing supplies distributor with six locations across Connecticut, has taken giving people purpose straight to the heart. So much so that it’s not uncommon to see tears during their regular Purpose Meetings.

Freight forwarders play vital roles in keeping the supply chain moving by serving as intermediaries between the shippers and the carriers who will bring the goods to their final destination.

Known for his enthusiasm, creativity and passion for family, art, the outdoors, horses and golf, Kohler touched a network of many different types of people.

Marketing’s value is often overlooked, but I think it’s safe to say it might be even more so in this industry. I’ve often attributed this to simple misconceptions or ignorance of marketing’s value in the industry. Perhaps the expensive nature of hiring marketing experts (whether it be in-house or outsourced) also adds to this, which would certainly not be unique to this industry.

Since 1977, American Pipe & Supply has been distributing PVF and fire sprinkler materials to the state of Alabama. Today, the company has five locations around Alabama and one in Nashville, Tennessee. With an impressive line card of more than 100 product lines, American’s 99 employees are known for superior service and a constant drive to give back.

The American Supply Association’s Executive Committee announced that Mid-City Supply’s Jeff New and Hajoca’s Gary Jones are the recipients of the 2022 Fred V. Keenan Lifetime Achievement Award.

RectorSeal has announced a sales territory expansion for Mondale & Associates (Mondale). Effective immediately, Mondale will represent RectorSeal plumbing products in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Western Missouri. 

Hydrologic Distribution Company joins the Winsupply Family of Companies with 12 locations servicing plumbing contractors throughout the state of Florida. Collectively, the locations have a quarter billion dollars in annual revenue.

Median calendar year-to-date sales growth of 21.8% was reported by respondents. For the Trailing Twelve Months ending in August 2022, respondents again reported strong sales growth of over 20%.

In her new role, Gutierrez will continue the path to make NIBCO de Reynosa a great contributor to the company’s profitability through the plant’s competitive advantages of free trade agreements, skilled labor and high-quality products.