Each year, Winsupply recognizes its top performing companies in plumbing, heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC), industrial, electrical, waterworks, pumps, turf irrigation and fire fabrication.

Net sales of $6.8 billion were 4.9% ahead of last year, with a sequential step down in growth rates from the first quarter as expected, against a prior year comparable growth of 31.8%. 

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing the average sales performance by HARDI distributors was an increase of 6% during January 2023.

Affiliated Distributors (AD) announced the launch of the Center for Independent Distributor Leadership (CIDL), a development program designed to prepare the current and future leaders of independent distribution with the competencies and experiences to build long-term, sustainable success for their companies.

Dice, currently the president of Winsupply Equity Group, will replace Winsupply Inc. President John McKenzie, who is retiring Feb. 28.

Affiliated Distributors (AD) announced that Ben Brumfield will be joining the company as President, AD Member Supply, effective March 6

APR Supply Co.’s Randy Tice was appointed the title of Chairman Emeritus on January 25. Tice purchased Lebanon Plumbing in 1981 from his late father Mark and was the visionary for what APR Supply Co. has turned into today.

Dakota Supply Group (DSG) announced the launch of its year-long marketing campaign, 125 years young, celebrating its 125^th year in business. 

NTI Boilers and Laylan Hydronics and HVAC Sales announced that the companies have entered a strategic partnership that will increase the NTI momentum in Ontario. 

Robertson Heating Supply (RHS) is pleased to announce it has completed a definitive letter of intent to purchase the assets of MacDonald Supply. MacDonald Supply is a 55-year-old, 2nd generation distributor operating three Ohio locations in Findlay, Defiance and Bellefontaine.