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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Ferguson Industrial announced the acquisition of AP Supply Co. Since 1960, AP Supply has established itself as a distributor of industrial pipe, valves and fittings in the Southern U.S. Headquartered in Texarkana, Arkansas, it has two additional locations in El Dorado, Arkansas and Bastrop, Louisiana. All three locations will be joining Ferguson Industrial’s Gulf Coast district.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - With just a handful of months to go before a new president heads the American Public Works Association (APWA), the association board has selected a new president-elect, long-time active member Keith Pugh, PE, PWLF. Previous president-elect Dan Hartman had to step down from his role, citing ongoing health issues and his worry that he would not be able to give the role the energy it deserves.

GREENVILLE, S.C. – IPS, the North American leader in the service and repair of electric motors, generators, power transmission and mechanical components, has agreed to acquire ABB’s U.S. and Canadian hydro generator and transformer repair businesses. The sale includes ABB’s Beloeil, Quebec coil manufacturing facility and its Denver, Colorado service center. The transaction is expected to close in the 2ndQuarter of 2022. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.