Private and family-held businesses heavily populate the plumbing industry. The leadership and transition between owners are issues that can make or break a business’s future. 

When people describe Gary Herbst, they say he was a people person and a visionary.

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.