McLaughlin was a 19-year veteran of the valve manufacturer, working in a variety of engineering positions for the firm.

Mark Parent, Gary Parker, and Greg Brandon have started new roles at Watts as business development manager, HVAC-east; business development manager, drains-east; and sales director-west, respectively.

The acquisition further expands Core & Main's fire protection offering in the Midwest region.

This will be Core & Main's fifth acquisition since becoming an independent company in August 2017.

Ferraira brings more than 14 years experience in business management, sports marketing, communication and sales industries to his new role.

The company's showroom and warehouse are currently in two separate locations, but this new location will consolidate them into one site.

The company purchased an existing building and invested heavily in new technology and infrastructure improvements to meet the requirements necessary to carry the thousands of products available for sale.

The company plans to begin operations from the Jacksonville regional distribution center in the second half of 2019.

The acquisition strengthens the company’s expansive tool offering for HVAC/R technicians.

CLTE is a material property which characterizes the ability of a plastic to expand under the effect of temperature elevation.