Founded in 1924, Traeger Bros and Associates is Miami’s oldest and largest stocking distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings, serving a broad scope of industrial and commercial supply needs for North America, South America, and companies around the globe.

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, “Moneyball” is this great baseball story about how the general manager of the Oakland Athletics finds this recent college graduate in economics.

Since the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, infested the United States in early March 2020, U.S. businesses have had to re-evaluate their ongoing business outlook and each company’s approach in their particular segment, whether they are large or small.

This issue celebrates the 75th anniversary of The Wholesaler Magazine, which has evolved into the premier industry organ serving the HVAC and PVF industries.

We talk with the CEOs of eight companies about overcoming challenges, and how roadblocks help build solid foundations.

Avon Supply Co. is located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and serves area contractors in Boston and southern New Hampshire with plumbing, boilers and hydronic heating supplies for new construction, remodeling, maintenance and repair.

Featuring team members helping out from all over New England, TGG Cares is tasked with finding ways to give back and help Granite Group branches support the communities they serve.

Player brings 10 years of marketing experience to the role, having most recently worked in the commercial and residential construction industry.

The distributor has ended the year strong and resilient despite COVID-19.

Three comprehensive PPE individual prepackaged kits are now available for contractors and other businesses.