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Founded in 1937 and incorporated in 1961, Iowa-Des Moines Supply Inc. offers its clients a range of products and supplies. Located in Des-Moines, Iowa, the company focuses on providing supplies that have been categorized under janitorial/foodservice supplies, paper/disposables, packaging/safety, construction, lodging and green products, among others. Additionally, the company offers services that include inventory management and supplies solutions. Its offers a range of chemical products that find applications in ware washing, kitchen sanitation, laundry, general purpose cleaning and housekeeping. Further, it provides dilution control systems for concentrated products.

Hydronic Energy, Inc was founded in 1978 by Richard A. Hinz to act as a sales representative for heating products. The company started with an office in Des Moines, Iowa, and has grown to a stocking representative with offices and warehouses in Des Moines, Iowa, and in Omaha, Nebraska. Kevin Bjornsen bought out Richard Hinz' interest in Hydronic Energy on January 31, 2001. The company has continued operations as usual with an even greater emphasis on customer service. Hydronic Wholesale is a related company which represents manufacturers that market exclusively to plumbing and heating wholesalers.

Founded in 1989, A.Y.M. produces products for the waterworks and high-pressure gas industries. It is a division of A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Company, which is one of the leading manufacturers of waterworks brass, plumbing valves, and pumps and water systems. Established in 1856, the parent company s brass foundry and manufacturing plant are located in Iowa. A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Company also maintains locations in Tennessee and Nevada. The parent company s water service products meet the standards of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). It offers service saddles, corporation stops, curb boxes, meter valves, copper meter setters and iron meter yokes. A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Company s selection of plumbing products includes chrome supply stops, dielectric unions, and gas, ball and pressure reducing valves. The parent company additionally provides submersible, jet, centrifugal, dewatering and sump pumps.