NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Ferguson Integrated Services, a division of Ferguson, announced that Adam Langhals has earned the designation of Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) from the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM). The CPSM credential is specifically designed for experienced supply managers, focusing on managerial and leadership skills in areas such as finance, supplier relationship management, organizational global strategy and risk compliance.

Langhals has been with Ferguson Integrated Services for three years. “Whether his customers are internal or external, Adam provides the same excellent service,” said Mark Bass, C.P.M., PHR of Ferguson’s integrated supply division. “He regularly receives customer accolades. This service attitude, combined with the knowledge he’s gained from achieving the CPSM designation, enables Adam to help his customers be successful.”

Langhals obtained the required professional supply management experience and successfully completed the ISM exams on supply management. He joins over 60 other Ferguson Integrated associates who have earned the CPSM designation.

Ferguson Integrated Services is a division of Ferguson, a leading wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies and a major distributor of HVACR equipment, waterworks and fire protection products, and industrial pipes, valves, and fittings. Integrated Services provides procurement, logistic, and warehousing solutions for its customers.

For more information, visit www.ferguson.com.

Publication date:01/17/2011