After more than two years apart, the Luxury Products Group (LPG) Advisory Committee came together in person, at Central Arizona Supply in Mesa, Arizona, and spent a productive day discussing future group aspirations, opportunities for improvement and ways to ensure longevity. 

The American Supply Association (ASA) is part of a coalition that supports Colorado House Bill 1358, Clean Water in Schools And Child Care Centers, and is offering technical amendments that clarify the intent of this bill.

The Granite Group has announced the retirement of Senior Vice President Scott Morris, who will be leaving the company at the end of the month after 43 years. In his time at The Granite Group, Morris worked his way up from the warehouse to eventually becoming a member of the Senior Executive Team.

One of our 34 stops last year was at Dakota Supply Group. Paul Kennedy, the distributor’s CEO, said the tour stop was inspiring to his team. “I don’t think anyone has been able to articulate what we do as distributors as well as you are doing on this tour you are on. I felt that we needed to be a part of it - to be a part of the story you’re telling. Helping our team understand the important role they fill in contributing to building America, that was great.”

The Portland Group's OETouch app is perfect for trade professionals. The Reorder Pad displays your past year’s product sales to easily identify customers' frequently purchased products. Plus, access account information such as open quotes, orders, and invoices, as well as AR information. The app also provides instant access to product pricing, as well as branch and network availability. 

Munch’s Supply has acquired System Aire Supply Company and Control Aire Supply Company (SASCO/CASCO) including its branches in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. This will expand the Company’s geographic footprint to 70 locations serving 17 states and one Canadian province.

Zurn Industries announced an expansion with Stone-Drew/Ashe & Jones (SDAJ), a leading commercial plumbing sales agency, effective May 1. SDAJ will take over for Mechagents, which spans Zurn’s portfolio of finish plumbing, water safety and control, and drainage solutions, and has represented Elkay for 66 years. Together, Zurn and SDAJ will be positioned to grow market share across the Pacific Northwest to meet the needs of customers with an expanded portfolio.

Sloan announced its partnership with The Water Council as the inaugural member of its recently-launched WAVE program. A water stewardship initiative, the WAVE program provides companies like Sloan — a Water Council member since 2011 — with ways to improve their water stewardship efforts.

The latest people news within the PHCP-PVF industry and supply chain.

Danny Mariscal, chairman emeritus of Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co. located in Southern California passed away at the age of 83 on Feb. 8. His 57-year commitment to Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co., our employees and our customers will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.Danny started working at Hirsch as a bookkeeper in 1965 under the direction of Joe Hirsch. He quickly saw all sides of Hirsch, from completing odd jobs around the warehouse to assisting with sales at the counter. Through this experience, Danny fell in love with the organization, leading him to rise the ranks to become office manager.