Being part of a larger collective provides strength in numbers, as well as partnerships for growth and success.

Bolstered by continued growth in the economy, overall U.S. pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) spending across 12 industries is expected to increase to $13.6 billion in 2020, up by nearly $400 million from 2019, notes Industrial Info Resource’s PVF Market Assessment.

For more than a century Erb Co. has served its community of customers by bringing its best foot forward, every day. This year, the wholesaler of plumbing, heating, PVF, and air conditioning equipment and supplies celebrates 120 years in business while maintaining the very values its founders opened the doors with in 1900. 

Jen Schmitt, newly named president of Schmitt ProfiTools Inc.

Christopher Burgmeier is the president of Quad Cities Winwater.

The congressman and the company's leaders discussed trending issues, the challenges faced by businesses and industry-specific regulations. 

AD is seizing Crawford’s retirement as an opportunity to make organizational improvements aimed at delivering legendary service to members.

The distribution center will expedite delivery of “A” and “B” items to West Coast customers.

Fullerton (which also won the award in 2018) and Stellar helped joint customers save nearly 20 percent in documented cost savings.

David White, president of Border States Electric, is AD’s newest director.