Te fact is simple: North Carolina-based plumbing wholesaler Murray Supply Co. made a strong surge in Supply House Times’ Premier 125 survey from 2011 to 2012. The explanations of this rise aren’t so simple.

After 75 years in the plumbing wholesale industry, St. Louis-based Atlas Supply could’ve just patted itself on the back. Instead, the third-generation company opened its first showroom, Immerse, and has made big strides in the St. Louis market. Partner Leigh Suffian recently talked to Supply House Times about Atlas’ history and its future with Immerse.

Cregger Co. is starting to feel it. Blackman Supply hopes it permeates on the floor of McCormick Place in Chicago April 24-26 at the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. The “it” is optimism.

While attendance was certainly the talk of the 2012 AHR Expo held in late January at McCormick Place in Chicago, an equally great buzz was generated by the many new air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration products and technologies on display.

Bay Plumbing Supply walks the walk and talks the talk in energy-efficient wholesaling.

Leadership and resourcefulness help Ferguson’s Raleigh, N.C., location rebound from tornado damage.

Industry leaders predict a moderate 2012; continued green emphasis.

A supply house meets challenges with a ‘Modern’ twist.

Affiliated Distributors celebrates 30th anniversary, while keeping an eye on the future.