Brauer Supply Co. (St. Louis, MO) is starting its 130th year in business with a new 100,000-sq.-ft. headquarters and distribution center at 1218 Vendeventer in St. Louis that will supply its 12 Midwest locations with HVAC, thermal insulation, air filtration and fastener products. The company entered the Kansas City market last fall.

Pictured is the family management team (L-R): Jim Truesdell, president; Bob Brauer, VP; Bill H. Brauer, chairman; and Bill D. Brauer, VP of operations.