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Ferguson, Newport News, Va., reported a record trading margin of 7.4%, ahead of its target of 6%, and sales growth of 17% for the half year ended Jan. 31.

Ferguson Enterprises (Newport News, Va.) appointed Victor Hernandez president and general manager of the Salinas, Calif., branch.

Viessmann Manufacturing Co. announced winners of the 2004 “MAX” sales awards, presented to the top representatives in Canada and the United States.

Murray Supply (Winston Salem, N.C.) hired J.P. Queen as inside sales associate of its Hickory, N.C., branch.

Robinson Supply Co. (Fall River, Mass.) hired Peter Costa as its outside sales representative for southeastern Massachusetts.

Indian River Consulting Group announced Tim Horan, who recently retired as president and CEO of a beverage distribution company, will join the consulting group as an associate.

Hughes Supply, based in Orlando, Fla., reported its unaudited results of operations for the fourth quarter and for fiscal year 2005.

Western States Sales announced two additions to its salesforce: Ben Rush and Ray Valliant.

Armstrong Pumps named Craig Toth purchasing manager. Toth worked in procurement positions for Ferro Corp., BOC Edwards and Occidental Chemical.

Colonial Commercial Corp., based in Hicksville, N.Y., reported a 37.6% increase in sales for the year ended Dec. 31.