Industry Community News

Navien Announces Major US Expansion

March 3, 2020

The company will establish its first U.S. manufacturing and assembly operation in James City County, Virginia.

Core & Main Plans to Acquire Maskell Pipe & Supply, Enhance HDPE Pipe Solutions

Core & Main Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire R&B Co.

March 3, 2020

The acquisition will mark Core & Main's 10th transaction since becoming an independent company in August 2017.

The Macomb Group Opens New Branch in Lexington, Kentucky

March 3, 2020

The Lexington operation will facilitate further expansion deeper into the state, and is managed by Mike Marquardt, Central Kentucky sales manager.

SafetyNetwork Members Vote to Merge with AD

March 3, 2020

This partnership will create the AD Safety Network Division, its only safety-dedicated division focused on growth of independent distributors specializing in the safety market.

Robertson Heating Supply Agrees to Acquire Valley Supply Co.

March 3, 2020

With the acquisition, Robertson will expand its offering and representation of top tier plumbing and heating products across West Virginia.

ASSE International Publishes Three Revised Product Performance Standards

March 2, 2020

ASSE 1014-2020, Performance Requirements for Backflow Prevention Devices for Hand-held Showers; ASSE 1020-2020, Performance Requirements for Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assemblies; and ASSE 1069-2020, Performance Requirements for Automatic Temperature Control Mixing Valves, have been designated as American National Standards by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and are now available for purchase.

HARDI Hires Brandin Bursa as Account Manager

March 2, 2020

Prior to HARDI, Bursa was involved in construction and industrial supply, professional development and training, and also managed multiple divisions within a custom upholstery company.

Grundfos Launches Machine Health Solution to Optimize Pumps and Systems

March 2, 2020

Grundfos Machine Health (GMH) is powered by Augury, a real-time analytics and diagnostics solution that provides accurate and actionable in-house analysis on rotating equipment for industrial, water utility and commercial applications.