KIE Supply Announces Appointments
Amelia Kittson has been promoted to executive vice president of KIE Supply. In her new role, she will continue to oversee the day-to-day general management of KIE, including leading the development and execution of strategic initiatives, goal setting and managing vendor relationships.
Kittson joined KIE in 2010 and has held several positions throughout the company, most recently that of vice president. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from Washington State University and an MBA in supply chain management from the University of Wisconsin.
Gary Bottger has been promoted to sales manager. In his new role, Bottger is responsible for leading and developing the KIE sales teams, cultivating customer relationships and driving sales growth.
Bottger joined KIE in 2000 as its branch manager in La Grande, Oregon, where he and his team were responsible for achieving significant growth within all of the market segments that KIE serves.
“Gary’s experience as a leader and deep industry knowledge, combined with his enthusiasm for driving strategic sales growth, establishes him as an excellent fit in this role. We are thrilled to have him step into this position and are confident that he will be an integral part of KIE’s future success and growth”, said Kittson.
For more information, visit kiesupply.com.
Gateway Supply Celebrates 60 Years, Relocates
Gateway Supply celebrated its grand opening on April 9, 1964, in Columbia, South Carolina. Since then, spanning 60 years, it has evolved into a premier destination for plumbing, HVAC, mechanical and kitchen + bath showroom needs.
What began as a single plumbing branch has flourished into a network of 19 locations, firmly establishing Gateway Supply’s prominence in the industry.
Coming late summer 2024, Gateway Supply will be relocating within the Bluffton market. The company’s new site will showcase its latest showroom alongside its plumbing and HVAC parts counters.
For more information, visit gatewaysupply.net.
PSI Group Celebrates Third Anniversary
PSI Group Celebrates Third Anniversary
PSI Group (dba Pump, Pipe, Sales and Service)celebrated its third anniversary on January 8. PSI is one of the leading providers of drainage pipe, including HDPE, PVC, reinforced concrete pipe and fittings in the Triad, North Carolina Region.
For more information, visit psiinconline.com.
Heritage Wholesale Supply Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Heritage Wholesale Supply, nestled in the heart of Huntsville, Alabama, marked a significant milestone on April 8—it’s one-year anniversary. The business extends its heartfelt gratitude to its dedicated team members and incredible customer base for making its inaugural year a resounding success.
Huntsville has been in the spotlight for its remarkable achievements, earning accolades such as being the No. 1 Largest City in the State, Best Places to Live, Nation’s 4th Most Prosperous City and boasting the No. 1 Best Job Market in the U.S. These recognitions underscore the city’s vibrancy and growth, and the company is proud to be part of such a thriving community.
As Huntsville continues to flourish with more than 60 multi-tenant projects going vertical this year and record-breaking numbers for new single-family homes, Heritage Wholesale Supply is thrilled to play a pivotal role. As a locally owned and operated family business, it understands the unique needs of its building community partners and welcomes them to the small yet expanding hometown.
For more information, visit heritagewholesalesupply.com.
The Part Works Announces New Branch Location
The Part Works Inc. recently announced its new branch location in Portland, Oregon.
Tim Johnson, marketing manager, said, “This is an exciting moment for The Part Works, not just because we’ve successfully launched a new branch, but because we’ve doubled down on our core customer value with this branch. With Portland, we’re no longer a warehouse and a will-call counter; we’ve created a repair parts-centric showroom, demonstrating the depth and breadth of the product solutions we provide our customers.”
“In addition, we’ve designated a 25-person live training room in the building specifically to host our regular, manufacturer-sponsored training events,” Johnson continued. “In this way, The Part Works provides not just the product but the best practices, know-how, tips and tricks on maintaining facility plumbing, directly from the manufacturer. As always, we continue to believe in the in-person experience. We now have not one but two field reps ready to visit customer facilities to help identify and source the right solutions based on that faculty spec.”
To celebrate the Portland facility, The Part Works held a Grand Opening Party on May 9, including the following IMARK Suppliers:
- Sloan
- Watts
- T&S Brass
- Fluidmaster
- Jay R. Smith
- Krowne
- Klein Tools
- Lenox & DeWalt
- Matco-Norca
- Midland Industries
- MIFAB
- Murdock
- Plumberex
- PRIER
- Sioux Chief
The Part Works is Headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
For more information, visit www.thepartworks.com.