Privately held Hajoca enters the state of Michigan with this acquisition. Richards Plumbing CEO Tom Evert will serve as a consultant with the company for at least a year. His sons will remain with the company. Steve Evert will continue as manager of Richards’ 20,000-sq.-ft. store in Kalamazoo, and Randy Evert as manager of the 40,000-sq.-ft. Grand Rapids location, according to the Grand Rapids Press. Richards also has a 15,000-sq.-ft. store in Holland.
The company decided to sell to ensure its continuity in a market faced with growing competition, the newspaper said.