Las Vegas, Nev.-based Kelly's Pipe & Supply, a four-location plumbing wholesaler, was acquired by Hajoca Corp., Ardmore, Pa., in March. Brad Shoen, former owner and president of Kelly's Pipe & Supply, said that Hajoca is now operating those Kelly's Pipe locations but has not changed the name, and all of Kelly's top management have remained in place. Chris Dresch is general manager, Rob Schibetta handles operations/MIS; Steve Schibetta oversees the showrooms and Don Sims is purchasing agent. Shoen is remaining with Hajoca in a consulting role, managing the four Kelly's locations and six Hajoca locations in Las Vegas and Southern California.
The sale of Todd Pipe and Standard Wholesale in Las Vegas to Hughes Supply in 2004 created the opportunity for this sale, Shoen said.