Distributors now need to find ways to keep the business they have and possibly add new clients.

With the addition of Blume Supply Inc., NEFCO now has 11 strategically located distribution centers up and down the East Coast.

Blackman Plumbing Supply, a distributor of plumbing supplies and supplier of HVAC and waterworks products and solutions, has 21 locations and employs more than 450 associates in New York and New Jersey.

“Toshiba has a legacy of innovative industrial solutions that are a natural fit for IAC customers,” said Darrell Smith, president, IAC. “We welcome the opportunity for new business and look forward to working together to exceed the expectations of our customers.”

With 70 years of history, Robertson Supply, a residential and commercial plumbing wholesaler, has eight locations spanning Idaho and Oregon.

“With availability in more than 200 Baker branches, contractors have greater access to training and the LG HVAC solutions to deliver on the quality, performance, and style that consumers expect from their heating and cooling systems,” said Kevin McNamara, senior vice president and general manager, LG Air Conditioning Technologies.

The three NuComfort branches will continue to operate under the NuComfort brand as a subsidiary of Benoist Brothers Supply Company.

Having a good relationship with an HVACR distributor is often priceless for contracting business owners. A distributor can provide a number of value-added services, including special pricing, product research, technical support and training, and much more. There are a number of different reasons contractors choose who they partner with on the distribution side.