The branch is scheduled to be fully operational by early September. It will be led by Todd Shumate, a PVF industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience serving markets across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
When Cheryl Merchant talks about her path from rural Michigan to the corner office at the Taco Family of Companies, she does so with the steady confidence of someone who’s spent four decades proving that perseverance and people-first leadership can build anything — from global factories to family-style company cultures.
Winsupply during calendar year 2025 (FY2026) has the goal to open 20 new Local Companies across its U.S. footprint. Winsupply Local Companies are expected to achieve nearly $8.3 billion in annual sales for 2025.
When Wilson Teachey first attended the Southern Wholesalers Association (SWA) meeting three decades ago, he was surprised by the family-like atmosphere. As a young professional at Hubbard Pipe and Supply, he discovered a welcoming culture and strong relationships within the wholesale industry that greatly impacted him.
At Merit Brass, we believe that your job should be easier. That's why we've developed a new interactive webpage that serves as your one-stop shop for all your valve inventory needs. It's time to simplify your supply chain and focus on what matters most.
Consolidation is affecting the waterworks ecosystem, with investor-owned utilities acquiring many small systems. In 2024, 79% of water utility deals involved systems with fewer than 3,000 people, and wastewater acquisitions accounted for half of Q4 activity, driven by regulatory burdens on small systems and larger companies' growth ambitions.
In this role, Williams will train more than 2,500 technicians throughout North America each year. He'll cover manufacturer specifications, offer repair tips and provide hands-on learning opportunities for a range of household appliances.
"Stronger together," truly embodies the spirit of what NIBCO and ASA are building side by side: a smarter, more agile, and more resilient supply chain. We’re living in a time where the pressures on distributors, manufacturers, and wholesalers have never been greater
In plumbing, wholesalers are reporting price hikes of 15–35% across copper, steel, and PVC since the tariff chatter began. Distributors caught between rising supplier invoices and contractors reluctant to absorb increases face an unenviable choice: raise prices and risk losing volume, or protect customer relationships and watch margins evaporate.