Company grew 9.9 percent on an organic basis, with an additional 1.4 percent coming from acquisitions.

Locations result from acquisition of Palace Plumbing & Heating Supply, with locations in Manhattan and the Bronx.

It's the third new branch opened by The Granite Group in 2018.

Company promotes Ted Hamilton to president and Franco Savoni to executive vice president; Bryan English, vice president of corporate finance, also joins company's senior leadership team.

The briefing highlighted the positive results of the administration’s focus on tax reform, regulatory relief, infrastructure spending, workforce development and more

WQA also announces internal moves to strengthen international affairs efforts, particularly in the Asian markets.

In her new role, Somo will lead the expansion of testing, auditing and certification services on a global scale for the plumbing certification program.

New location features room for further collaboration.

Company names Shaun Edwards as CEO.