The transition began in June 2015.

Herb Strong Jr., retired president of Indianapolis-based Economy Plumbing Supply and former American Supply Association president, died June 24.

Company expands Greenwood, Miss., facility.

Valve World Americas Expo & Conference returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston July 15-16.

Berwyn, Pa.-based AMETEK recently acquired Global Tubes, a manufacturer of high-precision small-diameter metal tubing, for about $200 million.