American Metals Supply celebrates anniversary.

Typical distributor annual planning is troubling for several reasons. Consider this dreary but realistic annual planning scenario for a hypothetical distributor.

At its 22nd annual Frank M. Meier Customer Golf Tournament, Meier Supply Co. announced two annual award winners, Manufacturer Rep of the Year and Vendor of the Year, as well as the first person to be recognized with its inaugural Initial Impact Award.

Comfort Air Distributing names branch manager; Johnstone Supply names sales manager; Dennis Supply signs agreement to distribute Venstar control products; Powerhouse Equipment Co. announces partnership with Tate Engineering Systems.

1st Source Servall opens distribution center; Tencarva Machinery moves up in 2012 “Fast 50” listing; NuComfort Supply signs agreement to distribute Ruud products.

Tencarva Machinery ranked 48th in 2012 Grant Thornton North Carolina 100.

More than 80 Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) members marched through the halls of the Senate and House of Representatives this spring, meeting with members of Congress on various HVACR-related issues. Leading the charge: Jon Melchi, HARDI’s director of government affairs.

1st Source Servall launches digital marketing services division.

United Supply Co. opens new Prostock store.

Industrial Controls announces acquisition; Blackmon Plumbing Supply elects chairman.