In 1947, friends Sam New and Mel Cohn worked for their fathers’ companies in South Bend, Indiana; Sam’s father owned a grocery store, and Mel’s father was a plumber. 

The personal approach is what has allowed Wal-Rich to grow. Started in 1950 in a stockroom in Long Island City, N.Y., Wal-Rich now spans three generations and is a national manufacturer and master distributor of plumbing, heating and industrial specialties.

With 39 locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, Cregger Co.'s 400 associates serve plumbing, HVAC and electrical contractors with a passion and pride in workmanship. 

In May of this year, our industry community was delivered shocking and sad news when we learned that Bill Freeman, owner of The Spirit Group manufacturer's representative agency in Florida, passed away.

This year, Best Plumbing Specialties celebrates 60 years in business. Founded in a bedroom of William Breen Sr.’s home in Long Island, the repair parts supplier has flourished by putting customer needs first. 

The Association of Manufacturers’ Representatives (AIM/R) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Reaching the 100-year milestone in business is quite an accomplishment, especially as our world has changed so much during that time

Celebrating community, technology and partnerships, GE Appliances, a Haier company, officially opened a $70 million, state-of-the-art water heating manufacturing plant in Camden, S.C., on May 11. 

Maxwell Gerber, a Polish immigrant, wanted to make his mark in his new country by manufacturing tried & true plumbing products, and do so with a commitment to partnerships — the backbone of the business. 

Sitting on the western border of Wisconsin and positioned alongside the Mississippi River sits the city of La Crosse.