For nearly 40 years, Randy Lyne has owned and managed Preferred Pump & Equipment, which is one of the top distributors of water well pumps and equipment in North America.

Conventional wisdom suggests that taking calculated risks in business urges you to learn new skills and evolve already existing ones, inspires creative thinking, and helps define true objectives.

AD has named David Kinsella as president of its Electrical–U.S. Division; Electrical-U.S. Supplier VP John Kudlacek has elected to retire as of the end of the year; and Steven Guidry will become the Electrical-U.S. VP of supplier relations and marketing programs.

The average annual sales growth for the 12 months through July 2020 is 2.75 percent.

The company recently donated $100,000 to Feeding America to celebrate its eighth annual Feed the Need campaign.

This newest distribution center opening comes on the heels of Midland’s recent acquisition of Stainless Adapters Inc.

Van Meter has proven to be more than just electrical products and distribution; its culture has produced a shared purpose that creates lasting value for those it serves.

The new program provides a collection of service vendor members who focus extensively on HVACR wholesale distributors.

The acquisition marks Core & Main's 11th transaction since becoming an independent company in August 2017.

Blue joined AD’s Industrial Supply Division in 2012 as vice president of marketing and affiliate relations, then a new role centered on advocacy for members.