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MANUFACTURERS • DISTRIBUTORS • WHOLESALERS
MARKS SUPPLY ACQUIRED BY MUNCH’S SUPPLY Munch’s Supply, a U.S.-based HVAC distributor celebrating its 65th year in business, made its first entry into the Canadian market with the acquisition of Marks Supply, an Ontario HVAC distributor with nine branches, three retail plumbing showrooms and two distribution centres.
“We have come a long way since my father started this business in 1962,” said Marks Supply president Robin Todd in a media release, adding, “Curtis Shea will step into the role of president and lead the Canadian operations for the combined company.”
Munch’s Supply is owned by North Carolina-based Ridgemont Equity Partners, a private equity firm. The addition of Marks Supply expands Munch’s geographic footprint to 51 locations serving 16 U.S. states and one Canadian province. munchsupply.com markssupply.ca
100 YEARS FOR COPELAND In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Copeland brand, parent company Emerson will be marking the milestone all year long. Edmund Copeland founded the company in Detroit in 1921. Emerson acquired Copeland in 1986 and recently completed an expansion of its Ohio engineering facility creating 110,000 sq. ft. of new R&D lab space. emerson.com/Copeland
BECKETT ACQUIRES WESTWOOD The R.W. Beckett Corp. has acquired the assets of Westwood Products Inc., a supplier of specialty heating products for the oil heat and HVAC industries. beckettcorp.com
New Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Distribution Centre with employees: Charlene Dort, Peter Lacoste and Bruce Paynter.
PHOTOS COURTESY IPEX
Winnipeg Distribution Centre employees: Trevor Kornago, Josh Chinchilla, Brendan Hapin, Hubert Akilimali, James Boisclair, Roger Habimana and Tim Sarchuk
IPEX OPENS TWO NEW CANADIAN DISTRIBUTION CENTRES Bringing more products closer to its customers and end-users, IPEX recently held grand opening ceremonies at two distribution centres (DCs), one in Winnipeg and the other in Dartmouth.
The new DCs are modern, larger buildings, replacing two smaller locations in both regions. The Winnipeg DC is a new build significantly increasing both warehousing and on-site yard space. The Dartmouth DC almost doubled in size and now provides yard space for more storage.
“Expanding our warehousing capabilities is integral to our customerfirst culture,” said Travis Lutes, president/COO, IPEX. ipexna.com DISTRIBUTION
>> Barclay Sales is now representing NTI Boilers in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. barclaysales.com/
>> Jefcom Consultants Inc. is representing the Roth radiant and plumbing lines in Ontario. Sharp Environmental will continue to represent the Roth DWT in Ontario. jefcom.ca
>> Air Heat Supplies is now a full-service stocking distributor of Baxi Boilers and accessories. The company operates three branches in the GTA (Mississauga, Scarborough and Toronto) and one in Belleville, Ont. airheat.ca
OUELLET GROUP EXPANDS TO U.S./ LATIN AMERICA Ouellet Group Inc. has acquired Innovair Corp., a supplier of air conditioning and heat pump equipment in Latin America and the U.S.
Ouellet Group also includes: Ouellet Canada in L’Islet; Dettson Industries in Sherbrooke (Que.); Hazloc Heaters in Calgary; Britech in Toronto; and Nanjing Ouellet—manufacturing plant in China. ouellet.com
NAVIEN LAUNCHES CANADIAN FINANCING PROGRAM The new NaviLend Canada financing program is powered by SNAP Home Finance, and contractors who wish to take advantage of the program must be NavienRewards members and complete training with SNAP. Navien is offering a promotion for NaviLend applications submitted between July 15 to September 30, 2021 and funded by December 31, 2021. snap4home.com/navilend
CIPH WELCOMES BILL HOOPER AS NEW CHAIR The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) hosted its annual general meeting online, for the second year, with over 200 member-sites registered to attend. The 89th annual proceedings were led by interim-Chair Andrew Dyck, stepping in for Gail Kaufman who was unable to complete the term.
Meeting highlights included the naming of the 74th Chair, Bill Hooper, regional sales manager, Atlantic Canada, with Uponor. Upon accepting the new role, Hooper encouraged an ongoing culture of active volunteerism. “Let’s agree that there are no small roles in being a steward of the industry, and we can all find ways to lead and contribute.”
Five new members joined the CIPH Board this year including: Rita Woodley (Noble); Christine Joannou (Riobel); Barbara O’Reilly (Rheem Canada); Julie Storey (Boshart Industries); and David Succurro (Reliance Worldwide).
Presentation of the first ever Golden Leaf Award, given to a CIPH member (manufacturer/master distributor) who best supports sales agencies, was awarded to Bradford White Canada.
The Canadian Hydronics Council's Award of Merit went to Wade Peterson, vp sales/marketing with Heatlink Group.
Honorary Life Memberships: Rick Fantham (Emco), Kevin
Bill Hooper, CIPH Chair
Wade Peterson P.Eng., CHC Award of Merit recipient Ralph Suppa, president CIPH (left), presents inaugural Gold Leaf Award to Mark Williamson, director of sales and marketing for Bradford White Canada.
Fullan (Master Group), John Hammill (Moen), Robert Whitty (Bartle & Gibson), Mike Patterson (Emco) and Paul McDonald (formerly, Bradford White). <>
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