Clifton Eugene “Gene” Hurst, 79, founder and CEO of Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., died July 22 in Coolidge, Ga.

Elkart, Ind.-based Mid-City Supply Co. recently opened a new full-service branch in Galesburg, Mich.

Liberty Pumps recently implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan for its employees.

Major Inc., a U.S. Northeast-based distributor of pipe, valves, fittings, and actuation solutions, has been acquired by Shale-Inland from Platform Management.

 HARDI’s monthly TRENDS report shows average sales for member distributors increased by 12% in June 2015. 

The company said it will invest $22 million in the facility and create about 600 jobs in Davidson Co.

Rick Schwartz, who previously was CEO and chairman, is stepping down from the executive role after 17 years.

When we started the business we made a conscious effort to build a team environment.