Elkay Manufacturing announced that President and CEO Tim Jahnke, who has led the company since 2007, plans to retire from day-to-day leadership to concentrate on his role on Elkay's Board of Directors.

Slight gain in nonresidential building overwhelmed by pullback in residential and non-building starts.

Dakota Supply Group announced a pair of recent hirings. TJ Bedell joins the distributor as regional general manager for its Minnesota region.

Russel Metals recently announced it has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of City Pipe & Supply Corp., for about $160 million. City Pipe & Supply’s revenues were about $275 million during its last fiscal year.

The American Supply Association (ASA) markets itself as “an INDISPENSABLE resource, committed to giving its members the ABILITY to adapt, grow and succeed.” Right now, “adapt” is the key word in this commitment, because if you fail to do so, growth and success will be beyond your reach.

Connecting the industry’s leading distributors, manufacturers and reps to share best practices among peers, on a regular basis, is a powerful formula for success.

ASA’s member-value proposition is stronger than ever and cannot be matched by any other organization in the industry.

The extraordinary generosity of this industry makes it possible for ASA University to develop and deliver education, tools and resources aimed at elevating its workforce.

Purchase gives New England distributor strong presence in Maine.