Young Supply, a family-owned company founded in 1935, serves contractors in the Midwest, including Michigan and Ohio — states adjacent to Beijer Ref’s current U.S. holdings.
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Shearer Supply serves customers from 24 branches across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana, while its newest acquisition, Climatic Comfort Products, has eight locations in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.
The expanded Sheboygan, Wisconsin, location will offer a comprehensive range of products from top manufacturers to professionals in the HVAC, automation, electrical, plumbing, waterworks, and other industries.
“We’re proud to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our associates, and these changes will enable us to best serve our customers and position us for continued growth,” said CEO Jordan New.
“After the flat sales during 2023, it looks like we are off to a good start with 9% sales growth during January and 7.7% during February,” said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst.
James "JR" Yates joined the family business in 1972, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, founder N.H. Yates, his grandmother, Mary Yates, and his father and three uncles.