UDig and Ferguson have launched Sales Cockpit, a new platform that brings multiple sales systems into one interface to help counter associates search, quote and close orders more efficiently for trade professionals.

The acquisition brings together two longstanding, family-owned distributors and expands Robert Madden Industries’ service footprint into Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.

The Joe Poehling Distribution Innovation Center earns statewide award and national industry recognition.

The Valve World Southeast Asia Expo & Conference will move from Singapore to Bangkok in 2027, taking place Sept. 15-16 alongside wire and Tube Southeast Asia.

The planned transition will see longtime co-CEOs Alan Lipp and Marc Schlessinger move to co-chairmen of the board following their retirement from executive roles at the end of 2026.

The promotion supports continued organizational growth and strengthens product-line-focused operations across the company.

Rapid Locking System has elevated its partnership with PHCC, expanding its support for contractor education, technical training and workforce development nationwide.

Watsco is expanding its presence in the plumbing market with the acquisition of The Granite Group, a family-led distributor with approximately $500 million in sales across seven Northeast states.

In his new role, Andrew will shape and execute the division’s commercial strategy.

Through the partnership, Grainger possesses prominent placement across all Chicago Bears multimedia platforms.