Matt Klika has accepted the role of general manger for the Northern Region, following the retirement of Ron Cherney.

The acquisition will grow Core & Main's fire protection reach and fabrication offering in the Northeast.

Recently, The Wholesaler sat down with Trey Cook, president of AIV, and Ryan Loving, president of Gulf Coast Modification, to discuss the industrial PVF companies’ growth and their investment in technology as well as their employees. 

This year marks Ernie Coutermarsh’s 50th year with F.W. Webb Co., a family-owned and -operated wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, PVF, and industrial products in the northeast.

While economic pressure has forced the U.S. Federal Reserve into slowing its four-year quarterly interest uptick, similar pressures also are causing a re-evaluation of increasing rates by leading global economies.

The U.S. manufacturing sector continues to show growth and optimism in the latest survey conducted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

Since the introduction of its CircuitSolver in 2012, the company has frequently added components, including ball valves, strainers, check valves and ProPress ends to meet customer demand.

The recipient of this year's award is Alice's daughter Ashley Martin. She was honored for advancing women’s rights and opportunities within the workplace.