The Granite Group, a Concord, NH-based distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, water and propane supplies, announced that George Broulidakis has joined its business development team to head up a new initiative focused on Well and Water Systems.

Midland Industries (Midland), a supplier of brass fittings for tube, pipe and hose, announced John Gerber as its CEO, effective September 14. The Kansas City, Missouri-based organization welcomes Gerber as he steps into current CEO, Vince Hodes’s role.

Winsupply broke ground on the future home of the Richard W. Schwartz Center for Innovation. Located at the corner of Kettering Blvd. and Big Hill Rd. in Moraine, the facility will also be the new home of Winsupply of Dayton, a local distributor serving plumbing contractors in the Dayton market.

Northeastern Supply, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s fastest growing plumbing and HVAC distributors announced the acquisition of Shank Wholesalers, supplier of plumbing and heating products. The purchase will better serve the needs of Northeastern Supply’s Virginia customers in the Harrisonburg area.  

APR Supply Co. is announced is has been named to the Central Penn Business Journal’s 24th annual list of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Central Pennsylvania.

HD Supply Holdings, one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, reported Net sales of $1.6 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 ended August 2, 2020, a decrease of $72 million, or 4.4 percent, as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

The impact of tariffs on pricing models can significantly complicate price management. Without proper handling, trade policy changes can not only put companies at risk for non-compliance, but also compromise their margins, volume and competitive advantage.

The Granite Group, a Concord, NH-based distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, water and propane supplies has been recognized by Business NH Magazine as a Best Company to Work For and a Top Family-Owned Business.