Affiliated Distributors reported sales for all its members across all seven group divisions grew by 4% in the second quarter of 2015 to $16.7 billion.

A fourth generation of family members has joined the General Pipe Cleaners team.

Rochester, N.Y.-based VP Supply Corp. is partnering with Flower City Habitat for Humanity.

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.