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A.Y. McDonald acquires Val-Matic Valve and Mfg. Corp.

January 5, 2021

A.Y. McDonald acquired Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corporation, of Elmhurst, Illinois on December 31, 2020.

AD starts 2021 strong with two mergers

January 4, 2021

AD announced it has completed mergers with SafetyNetwork and Delta Distributors, the group’s 11th and 12th mergers since it started in 1981 and its fourth and fifth in the last two years. Both mergers were effective Jan. 1, 2021.

Mike Miazga: Thinking outside the box

Mike Miazga

December 29, 2020

A few years ago, the WIT buying group held its fall owners meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah — a neat area of the country if you have never checked it out. Part of the event involved a tour of member Standard Plumbing Supply’s impressive headquarters operation in nearby Sandy.

Dan Holohan: Nearly famous heating quotes

Certain quotes always stick with you.

Dan Holohan

December 28, 2020

Gil Carlson, who was the first person to come up with many of the hydronic concepts we take for granted today, was also my teacher. He would often say, “For a difference to be a difference, it has to make a difference.”

Brad Williams: The 2020 election aftermath

What to expect from a Biden administration.

Brad Williams

December 23, 2020

Many plumbing distributors have been in business for more than 50 years — and they have always found opportunities to thrive regardless of Congress and presidential executive orders.

Oatey acquires Contact Industries

December 17, 2020

Oatey Co. announced the acquisition of Contact Industries, S.A. de C.V., based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Contact is a leading manufacturer and distributor of products serving the plumbing markets in Mexico.

Victaulic names Dr. Richard A. Bucher CEO

December 17, 2020

Victaulic announced the appointment of Rick Bucher as chief executive officer, succeeding John F. Malloy, effective January 31, 2021. Dr. Bucher was named President of Victaulic in April of 2020, following a June 2019 appointment as chief operating officer.

December Supply House Times Movers and Shakers

December 9, 2020

Bradley Corp. announced two major promotions to its executive leadership team: BRYAN MULLETT’s elevated role as chairman/CEO and LUIS DE LEON’s new position as president/COO, as well as his appointment to the company’s board of directors.

Eye on Safety: Electrical safety programs

What you need to know about the most dangerous hazards.

Michael Place

December 9, 2020

The purpose of an electrical safety policy is to provide a safe and healthy work environment by protecting employees from injury or death caused by uncontrolled electrical hazards.