Distribution network Affiliated Distributors paid tribute to affiliates and suppliers at its Recognition of Excellence awards ceremony for various divisions in September, held in conjunction with A-D's North American meeting.
Newport News, Va.-based Ferguson acquired Endries International Inc. and Endries Incorporated, headquartered in Brillion, Wis., in a pair of stock transactions completed Sept. 30.
Affiliated Distributors established a message board immediately following Hurricane Katrina to track the status of member companies and to facilitate the promotion of programs offered by suppliers and affiliates to aid those in need.
BrassCraft promoted Peter Kattula to vice president/supply chain and planning and named George Werner national accounts manager for its Retail Division.