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Remembering Dottie Ramsey

Iconic former ASA and SWA president universally praised for service to and passion for the industry.

August 20, 2020

Jeff New, president of Elkhart, Indiana-based Mid-City Supply, first met Dottie Ramsey at a WIT buying group meeting in 1998. He immediately gravitated toward one of the industry’s all-time great individuals.

Jim Murray announces name change and location move

August 6, 2020

Jim Murray (JMI) announced that effective Aug. 10, the company name will change to JMI Pump Systems. On the same day, the company is moving into its new Germantown facility.

AD six-month rebate distributions increase despite pandemic

August 3, 2020

On a same-store basis, member sales across all AD’s divisions and countries were down 6% through the first six months of this year, to $21.6 billion, driven by a 13% decline in Q2

Michael Levin, Independent Pipe & Supply

Independent Pipe & Supply Salutes essential workers

May 1, 2020

At the first mention of the word, “essential” one would think of the doctors and nurses in the trenches. We honor them for immersing themselves in the effort to save those who have been infected.

Wave two of mechanical systems COVID-19 concern and action survey

Clear Seas Research releases responses from the April 2-6 survey, revealing how the mechanical systems industry is reacting to the pandemic.

April 15, 2020

BNP Media’s Clear Seas Research sector has completed the second wave of their Industry Perspective on the Challenges of Today research series. Wave two of the survey was conducted the week of April 2 covering the level of concern and actions taken by businesses among seven different sectors.

Core & Main completes acquisition of R&B Co

10th acquisition will grow waterworks reach in California

April 1, 2020

Core & Main LP, distributor of water, sewer and fire protection products, just announced that it has completed the acquisition of R&B co. in San Jose, California.

Galloup updates policy and procedure during COVID-19

March 23, 2020

As of March 23rd, all Galloup locations will be offering curbside pick-up only. Delivery options are still available for customers as well.

Harris exclusive distribution Worthington

The Harris Products Group announces exclusive distribution agreement

August 7, 2019

The Harris Products Group, a Lincoln Electric company, announced it is now the exclusive distributor of Worthington Industries air-fuel equipment in the U.S. wholesale channel, and a distributor of Worthington Industries gas cylinders.

Embassy Group, WIT & Co. announce merger

May 14, 2019

Boasting combined revenue of more than $8.5 billion, 138 members and 1,450 locations across the continental United States, this new group will become, by revenue, the largest plumbing group in the country.