The Granite Group has acquired United Plumbing Supply (UPS), expanding its operating footprint into Western Massachusetts. United Plumbing Supply is headquartered in Springfield, Mass., and consists of one wholesale branch and one plumbing showroom. Both locations are now operating under The Granite Group umbrella.
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“We have an aggressive growth plan that involves taking The Granite Group to new markets that we know will benefit from our industry-best combination of great people, great products and great service. With the UPS acquisition, we will now have a major presence in the Springfield market which will serve as the perfect gateway for our team to service Western Massachusetts. We could not be more excited to welcome the UPS team into The Granite Group family, roll up our sleeves and get to work in Springfield,” Chris Ploss, President of The Granite Group, said.
The Granite Group will also be opening a new branch in Springfield, which will be run by Granite Group veteran Steve Durej.
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