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RKR was selected for the 2022 Wholesale Manufacturer Representative of the Year award because of their exceptional sales results throughout the year, as well as their overall approach to innovation and growth. 

Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd., a Western Canada-based premier plumbing, heating, and electrical distributor announced today a new regional partnership with T&S Brass, a leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixture products, across Western Canada.

The key senior leadership appointments come right as SIMFLO is wrapping up construction on its new state-of-the-art 35,000-square-foot Engineered Products Facility, located at 605 26th Street in Lubbock, Texas, adjacent to SIMFLO’s existing headquarters and manufacturing campus.

Through this program, professionals can build their knowledge base, collaborate with experts, and challenge traditional thought processes to effectively respond to issues impacting our industry.

The showroom is the first official location under the PDI Lighting & Home moniker and is complementary to the existing PDI locations in the metro area. 

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing the average sales performance by HARDI distributors was an increase of 6% during January 2023.

Hughes is the ninth recipient of the award.   

Merfish United has announced its decision to change its name to United Pipe & Steel Corp., a name the company previously held prior to combining its business with Merfish Pipe & Supply in 2019.

In honor of the success and support found in AYU, A.Y. McDonald announced a new and improved platform as they are now partnering with the well-known LMS provider, BlueVolt.