In this economist role, Hallmann will be working closely with Market Research & Benchmarking Analyst Brian Loftus on delivering macro-level and market-specific insights.

Prior to joining Carlin/Hydrolevel, Bob had a distinguished career with Weil-McLain spanning more than 30 years

Company grew 9.9 percent on an organic basis, with an additional 1.4 percent coming from acquisitions.

Locations result from acquisition of Palace Plumbing & Heating Supply, with locations in Manhattan and the Bronx.

It's the third new branch opened by The Granite Group in 2018.

Company promotes Ted Hamilton to president and Franco Savoni to executive vice president; Bryan English, vice president of corporate finance, also joins company's senior leadership team.

Anvil picks up top plumbing award for AnvilPress.

WQA also announces internal moves to strengthen international affairs efforts, particularly in the Asian markets.

In her new role, Somo will lead the expansion of testing, auditing and certification services on a global scale for the plumbing certification program.