In September 2020, in the midst of a year of uncertainty and contraction due to events outside of one’s control, Porter Pipe and Supply (www.porterpipe.com) opened up a new location outside of its established metro Chicago service area.

Success can be defined in many different ways: providing value, being the “go-to” company/individual, revenue and earnings, visibility, fame, accomplishment, relevance, etc.

As if reacting to Joseph Biden’s presidency, the International Energy Agency slashed upcoming oil demand to its lowest level in years without indication of improvement ever after.

The outcome of the Georgia Senate race has been determined, with the Democrats winning both seats, thus giving control of both houses of Congress to one party. And President Joseph Biden now occupies the White House.

Beaton will continue his role as CEO while taking on new responsibilities.

Joseph A. Clemente, who was the managing partner of Niagara Controls LLC, will now provide direction and guidance to both Collins divisions.

The representation follows the acquisition of New York-based MCB Sales.

Effective Jan. 1, 2021, PACE Supply reached an agreement with three companies: J.W. Wood; Northern Industrial Sales; and All Air Supply to purchase their organizations complete with four locations, including two plumbing showrooms.

The association has promoted Tony Marcello to senior vice president of Training and Credentialing Services, D.J. Nunez to senior vice president of Field Services, and Christopher Lindsay to vice president of Government Relations.

For too long, the federal government has failed to pass a badly needed stimulus package while political disagreement between Democrats and Republicans have made its passage improbable.