In selecting Winsupply as its buyer, Don Helmlinger Jr., president, Thomas Pipe, said, “Winsupply’s entire acquisition team created a comfort level for us that allowed both companies to communicate in a positive atmosphere. At that point, my staff and I realized we had found the perfect fit.

“We discovered that our cultures mirrored each other's: Exceed your customers’ expectations every day, involve our excellent suppliers with our clients, out-service and out-work the competitors, provide quality products, develop long-lasting relationships and encourage your customers to depend on you, know your markets conditions, and always create a winning attitude in your arena,” Helmlinger said.

Helmlinger, who co-owned Thomas Pipe & Supply with investment group GenCap America, of Nashville, Tennessee, will continue as president as well as invest equity in Thomas Pipe & Supply with Winsupply.

In the Winsupply co-ownership business model, Winsupply Inc. has majority equity in each of its locations, while the local company presidents and sometimes employees own substantial equity.

For more information, visit www.winsupplyinc.com.

Publication date: 12/19/17