Hills Distribution Buys Bender Plumbing Supply

0:00It's March 30th. From your city to your ears, this is Hartford News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the Story. Hills Distribution out of Meridan. Just drop some serious cash into Bender Plumbing Supply, the new Haven-based distributor. This private equity-backed player specializes in plumbing and HVAC gear, and the move bolsters their northeast footprint. Hills got his start this year when Grove Mound Partners scooped up a majority stake in the Old Plimpton in Hills Outfit. They built it as a hub for snapping up wholesale distributors like this one in the region. Bender's a classic family story, fourth generation owned since 1946, with six spots across Connecticut. Max Bender stays on as president, and the whole exec team holds steady. This marks Hills 5th pick-up in the area, showing they're on a role-building out their network. With more deals on the horizon for plumbing and HVAC partners of North, expect this crew to keep expanding their empire smooth and steady.