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Southwest HVAC News
MORSCO Enters
Atlanta Market through Acquisition of DeVore & Johnson
GeorgiaBased Plumbing Wholesaler Expands MORSCO’s Footprint in
the Southeast.
MORSCO, a Fort Worth-‐based distributor of commercial and
residential plumbing products, heating and cooling equipment (HVAC),
and pipe, valves and fittings (PVF), has acquired substantially all
of the assets of DeVore & Johnson, a plumbing wholesaler with four
locations in Georgia (three in Atlanta Metro and one in Athens). The
locations will continue to operate as DeVore & Johnson, a MORSCO
Company.
DeVore & Johnson, founded in 1950, provides plumbing fixtures and
supplies to contractors, builders, remodelers, homeowners,
architects and interior designers. With over 65 years of providing
exceptional customer service, DeVore & Johnson is amongst the market
leaders in both the Atlanta metro area (branches in Forest Park,
Suwanee and Kennesaw) as well the leading supplier in Athens, GA,
where the company’s corporate headquarters are based.
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Chip Hornsby, CEO of
MORSCO, said, “Welcoming DeVore & Johnson into the MORSCO family
fits perfectly with our goal of expanding our footprint in the
Southeast. This acquisition demonstrates our dedication to being
the preferred distributor of commercial and residential
plumbing, HVAC and PVF, in our markets from coast to coast.
We’re tremendously excited about aligning with DeVore & Johnson
and entering the Georgia market”.
“DeVore & Johnson has over 65 years of history in providing
plumbing supply solutions to customers in Georgia. We are
honored that MORSCO recognizes the quality of our people and the
value of our company to invest in us and further their footprint
in the Southeast,” says Ted DeVore, Chairman of the Board of
DeVore & Johnson. “MORSCO’s dedication to their customers and
providing outstanding service matches our company’s values,
making this partnership a great fit. We look forward to growing
our business by continuing to provide exceptional service to our
customers.”
MORSCO will open an office in the Southeast to better leverage
growth plans. With the entry into Atlanta, MORSCO is now a
market participant in four of the top nine MSAs in the United
States.
For information on MORSCO and its companies, please visit
www.MorscoUSA.com.
About MORSCO
MORSCO is a leading U.S. distributor of commercial and
residential plumbing, HVAC and PVF, with showrooms across the
country. Since its inception in November 2011, they’ve grown
rapidly through a series of acquisitions and store openings.
MORSCO is a private company sponsored by Advent International
and led by a team of industry veterans. The MORSCO family of
operating units consists of Express Pipe & Supply (CA),
Farnsworth Wholesale Company (AZ), Morrison Supply Company (TX,
OK, NM, LA, KS), Murray Supply Company (NC, SC, VA), Wholesale
Specialties (CO), DeVore & Johnson (GA) and MORSCO’s premier
showroom offering in these markets, Expressions Home Gallery.
For additional information regarding MORSCO or any of its
brands, please visit the website at
www.MorscoUSA.com.
About DeVore & Johnson, a MORSCO Company
DeVore & Johnson is a plumbing supply company based in Athens,
GA. DeVore & Johnson strives to provide exceptional customer
service while exceeding expectations for contractors and
homeowners. Professional, knowledgeable, and courteous
associates are ready to help at any of their four Georgia
locations: Athens, Forest Park, Suwanee, or Kennesaw. For
additional information regarding DeVore & Johnson, please visit
www.DeVoreandJohnson.com.
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