Kenny Pipe & Supply, a major independent plumbing distributor in the Tennessee/Alabama/Georgia market, has announced the acquisition of McCrary Supply in Huntsville, Alabama, effective March 1. 

Founded in 1963, McCrary Supply provides plumbing supplies to residential and commercial contractors and retailers and enjoys well-established relationships with many long-standing customers. Based in Huntsville, the current leadership team of Dan Babin and Porter Gilbert has run the company since acquiring it from founder Jack McCrary. Babin will continue to have a significant role day-to-day with the company. 

Through this acquisition, Kenny Pipe & Supply can provide its existing customers with a local branch presence in one of the nation's best growth markets. The Huntsville branch will be Kenny Pipe & Supply's 10th location overall and second in Alabama.