Gateway Supply, the premier destination for plumbing, HVAC, mechanical and kitchen & bath showroom needs, is excited to share some key milestones and achievements in 2025!

We’ve expanded our reach with the opening of two new branch locations in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Johns Island, South Carolina—enhancing our ability to serve customers across the Southeast with excellence and efficiency.

This spring, we hosted a memorable Customer Appreciation Event at the prestigious RBC Heritage Golf Tournament, where we welcomed 30 valued customers for a day of networking, hospitality and celebration.

We’re also honored to have been named FAST Partner of the Year, an award presented in 2024 that reflects our ongoing commitment to strong partnerships and outstanding performance in the industry.

Looking ahead, we’re preparing to host a combined dealer meeting this fall, centered around the Profit and Growth Cycle—a valuable opportunity to collaborate, learn and drive success together.

For more information, visit gatewaysupply.net.

Baker Pipe and Parts LLC is a family-owned plumbing supply store in eastern North Carolina, with staff providing more than 150+ combined years of experience in the wholesale plumbing industry. The company boasts a large inventory including a brand-new warehouse facility with more than 30,000 square feet of warehouse space to accommodate supplies for all projects. Whether it’s a simple DIY project, a renovation or new residential or commercial construction, the company's staff works diligently to provide customers with the best counter experience with the utmost knowledge and access to products at competitive prices in the industry.

Relationships and service are top priorities at Baker Pipe, and it partners with some of the best representatives in the region. Not only do customers get one-on-one service from the compnay's salesmen, the business also holds counter days throughout the year with different vendors on site. In doing this, it is able to provide customers with the opportunity to talk directly with the sales representative of its vendors, and gain access to the newest and best products it can provide to them. Baker Pipe is continuously improving its customers’ experience in a variety of ways, including staying up to date on product improvements and education. Baker Pipe values product knowledge and expansion, and is consistently travelling to trade shows and vendor education seminars to provide customers with top-tier service and products.

In addition to its supply warehouse and counter sales experience, it also offers a premier showroom customer experience at Kitchen & BathWorx, located directly in front of its sales counter and warehouse. The showroom display offers customers a multitude of faucet and fixture options in the highest quality brands in the industry, with a hands-on experience for customers to see many different finishes and the most updated and trendy styles for the latest market trends. The company showcases displays for everything from kitchen and bath sinks, pot fillers and instant hot faucets, to body sprays and rain shower fixtures, freestanding tubs, traditional toilets and bidets, and even operable shower heads for customers to have a paramount experience when choosing the best pieces for their home or business.

One of the company's owners and founders, Teresa Baker, is also an active member of the SWA Women’s Leadership Organization. She has been able to attend several conferences and meetings with other women across the nation and share experiences and knowledge. It is a privilege for Baker Pipe to share business ventures with others, especially women supporting women amongst industries that are primarily gauged toward men.

And, what’s business without a little fun? Baker Pipe has had the privilege of networking with customers, coworkers and fellow business representatives this year with a few Carolina Hurricanes wins. It has been a blessing to be able to nurture relationships and see the fruits of labor to be celebrated with company family, customers and partners alike.

For more information, visit bakerpipe.com.

Central AZ Supply turned up the heat with a barbeque blast to celebrate the launch of its brand-new Outdoor Kitchen display on March 21. 

More than 150 guests, including customers and community members, joined the company at its Central Reserve Showroom in the Scottsdale Design District. The event featured five top vendors serving up live cooking demonstrations and mouthwatering samples—making it a day full of flavor, fun and fantastic inspiration!

Total Maintenance Solutions - South (TMS South) is a plumbing repair parts distributor serving the southern United States. Known for its knowledgeable sales staff (including professional plumbers), the company is committed to helping customers maintain facilities, serve their customers or repair their homes. All locations of TMS South specialize in "hard-to-find" items and repair parts, but the company also supplies all types of plumbing products for industrial, commercial and residential applications from well-known companies.

TMS has “The Guy”

Can't find the right part? Need help with those big special orders? TMS South has "a guy' for that. It's Mike
Dijohn. He has been in the plumbing industry for over 35 years and during that time has become "The Guy!"

A diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan, his blood runs GREEN, but TMS South really knows it’s TMS Green. Along with him being "The Guy" in the
plumbing parts industry, he is "The Guy" at home. He is married and has twin daughters.

"The Guy" relaxes after riding his bike on the beach by watching the gators glide across the lake. So, remember, if you can’t find what you are looking for, call "The Guy," Mike Dijohn.

TMS Wishes Connie Stone All The BEST

Connie Stone joined TMS (IMSCO) in March 1995. On April 4, 2025, TMS celebrated her last day with TMS and her first day of retirement! She has been an amazing friend and colleague for 30 years. She has been a pilar of support and strength through the good and difficult times. She leaves a legacy of smiles, hard work and many great memories. Connie will be missed!

MVP of TMS

Donnie Johnson is the MVP of TMS. He moved to Greenville, South Carolina in July 1979 when IMSCO (now TMS) started. He was the first employee. He learned the
plumbing parts business from on-the-job training with no one to ask. This is a true “feet to the fire” method of training. He initially did everything from starting counter business, calling on customers, shipping orders, typing invoices (on an old typewriter) to purchasing. He married his wife, Denise, in July 1980 and they are both a big part of the TMS family.

For more information, visit tmssouth.com.

Shaw Supply Company is excited to announce the official launch of our business, proudly serving the plumbing, pipe, valve and fitting (PVF) industry across New York and New Jersey. Founded by longtime industry veteran Ray Shaw, Shaw Supply was created to bring back the personalized, service-first approach that built this industry—while leveraging modern technology to better serve today’s demanding projects.

Based in Long Island City, New York, the company's flagship location is strategically positioned to support mechanical contractors, public works and utilities. Shaw Supply offers deep inventory, accurate deliveries, flexible payment terms and specialized services including jobsite delivery, boom truck services and weekend delivery upon request.

Our motto is simple: "Service Driven, Supply Ready." With a leadership team that brings decades of real-world experience, Shaw Supply is committed to doing things differently—focusing on relationships, reliability and results.

We are proud to join the IMARK family and look forward to growing together. Future plans include expanding our presence throughout the Northeast while staying true to our mission: to be the most service-driven supplier in the market.

For more information, please visit www.shawsupplyco.com.

In 1949 Willis Martin started a wholesale plumbing supply business in Hutchinson, Kansas with two partners. The company went through several iterations over the decades, including expansions, shifts in focus and store closures. Then, in 1970, Willis purchased the supply business from his partners, Howard Bentley and Henry Howe, who were more interested in manufacturing and split off. Western Supply Company became the name of the wholesale supply company, headquartered close to the downtown business sector of Hutchinson.

Willis’ son, Jack Martin, the current president of Western Supply Company (WSC) who is starting to plan his retirement, recalls working at the ground level of sweeping the floors and emptying trash while growing up. Through high school and college, Jack still helped out at his dad’s company. His hours increased to a part-time position when his dad suffered a stroke in 1972.

With a business management degree from Wichita State University earned in 1974, Jack Martin started his own company in Hutchinson, Motor Sports Specialties, in a field that did interest him, automotive accessories.

Then in 1982, Jack and his wife, Lora, who Jack met at Hutchinson High and married after college, both started working at WSC full-time. The decision was a life-changing one for the company and the family.

In 1985 Martin bought the company from his father and sold his own business to Dennis Woolsey, a former employee who then operated it until April 2023.

Jack’s business acumen brought expansion and growth to WSC. In 1985, a larger building/warehouse was acquired on the east side of Hutchinson for better transportation access, larger warehouse space and more receiving and outgoing dock ports. Locations added by merger/buyout—Hays 1989 and Dodge City 1995. Great Bend has been a location since 1952.

Shortly after celebrating WSC’s 70th Anniversary, the Covid pandemic hit. The business navigated supply and demand situations which had never been seen before. Jack and the company’s long-term business contacts, product and supply knowledge and foresight to always look for ways to keep supplies coming in for the tradesmen that were depending on WSC turned out to be the winning formula to survive the test of the last five years of uncertainty the industry and country were going through. Many of those months turned out to end with the highest sales of the company’s history.

Jack’s two sons have worked at WSC since they were children and are now full-time as adults. Doug joined in 1990 and is the director of IT. Scott, who joined in 1997, has recently transitioned from location manager to vice president. Lora Martin, Jack’s wife, recently retired after 40 years as HR director.

A fourth generation, Scott’s sons, Jace and Maddox, are assisting during the summer with inventory and stock pull for orders.

The management team also includes LeAnn Knight, operations director, employed since 1985; and Candace Winkel, credit and marketing manager, employed since 1997. The Kansas company employs 38 people at five central/western Kansas locations.

For more information, visit westernsupply.com.

Steve Jones is retiring after 40 years of dedicated service to Falls Plumbing Supply. Throughout his remarkable tenure, he made invaluable contributions to the company, sharing his extensive knowledge of the plumbing industry and positively impacting everyone he worked with. The entire Falls Plumbing team extends heartfelt gratitude for his unwavering commitment and expertise. While he will be greatly missed, all are excited for what lies ahead in his next chapter. Falls Plumbing wishes Steve nothing but the very best in his well-earned retirement.

KIE Supply Corp. is proud to announce the promotion of Amelia Kittson to president. A third-generation owner and long-time leader within the organization, Amelia most recently served as executive vice president, where she played a key role in shaping the company’s strategic direction and overseeing operational leadership.

Founded in 1955, KIE Supply is a trusted wholesale distributor serving the Inland Northwest. The company provides plumbing, irrigation and electrical products, along with decorative lighting and plumbing showrooms, to contractors, builders, homeowners and the broader community.

Amelia succeeds her father, Augustan Kittson, who has retired after a distinguished career leading the company. He will continue to serve as chairman of the board. Her appointment marks a new chapter for KIE Supply, continuing a proud family legacy while positioning the company for long-term growth and continued excellence.

Amelia brings a deep understanding of the business and a strong commitment to the company’s legacy, its people and its future. Since joining KIE Supply in 2010, she has contributed to a wide range of functions across the organization, building meaningful relationships and gaining valuable insights that have shaped her leadership style.

As president, Amelia will lead the company into its next chapter of growth while upholding the values and customer service for which KIE Supply is known. Her vision centers on strengthening community ties, empowering the next generation of leaders and investing in operational excellence across all levels of the organization.

“I am honored to carry forward the legacy of my family and this incredible team,” said Kittson. “KIE Supply has always stood for hard work, integrity and local commitment, and I look forward to continuing that tradition while embracing thoughtful growth and evolution.”

Amelia holds an MBA with a specialization in supply chain management from the University of Wisconsin. She is passionate about leadership development, community involvement and expanding opportunities within local and family-owned businesses.

For more information about KIE Supply Corp., please visit www.kiesupply.com.

B.J.W.  Berghorst & Sons in Holland, Michigan, founded in 1900, celebrates its 125th Anniversary this year.

Green Supply Company, located in Frisco, Texas, celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year. 

The Part Works Inc., a second-generation, women-owned distributor serving plumbing and maintenance professionals since 1980, is thrilled to celebrate its 45th anniversary this year. To mark this significant milestone, the company is hosting birthday parties in Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon to honor its history, dedicated team and loyal customers across the Pacific Northwest. 

Founded in Seattle in 1980, The Part Works has grown from a small parts distributor into a trusted partner for plumbing professionals, facilities maintenance teams and institutions throughout the region. With locations in both Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon, The Part Works has built a reputation for hard-to-find repair parts, deep product knowledge and personalized service. 

Now led by the second generation of family leadership, The Part Works continues to champion women in business and foster strong community relationships. The anniversary celebration will bring together staff, customers, vendors and partners to reflect on the company’s history and look forward to the future.

“Our 45th anniversary is a testament to the incredible people we work with every day—from our employees to our customers and suppliers,” said Katie Parris, president of The Part Works. “We’re excited to celebrate where we’ve come from and what’s ahead. This business has always been about solving problems, building trust and making sure our customers have what they need to keep things running smoothly.” 

The birthday celebration will be held in Seattle at the Museum of Flight and in Portland at the company’s Portland Branch. It will include food, festivities, a photo booth, as well as vendor tables and raffle prizes for attendees.  

In Seattle 

• Date: Tuesday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

• Location: The Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way South Seattle, WA 98108 

In Portland 

• Date: Thursday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

• Location: 14 NE Tillamook Street, Portland OR 97212 

For more information, please visit www.thepartworks.com/events or contact Tim Johnson at tim.johnson@thepartworks.com. 

About The Part Works Inc. 
The Part Works Inc. is a second-generation, women-owned distributor of plumbing and maintenance repair parts, proudly serving professionals across the Pacific Northwest since 1980. With branches in Seattle and Portland, The Part Works provides specialized knowledge, local inventory, expert sourcing and dedicated service to keep facilities running efficiently.