Above: Winsupply Inc. President Jeff Dice addresses attendees during the 2026 Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase Gala. (Photo: Christie's Photographic Solutions)

The Winsupply Family of Companies marked its 70th anniversary at the Winsupply Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase, held March 29 to April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Texan.

The week of events brought together over 2,000 total participants with nearly 1,000 representatives from Winsupply Local Companies across the U.S., over 200 employees from the Support Services campus in Dayton, Ohio, and around 1,000 representatives from 200 vendor partners.

“There is an amazing synergy that occurs when hundreds of entrepreneurs gather in a single space. The energy at this event was truly extraordinary,” said Rob Ferguson, President, Local Company Group. “At Winsupply, our purpose is to empower entrepreneurial success, and this week served as a powerful testament to that commitment in action.”

The 2026 Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase came as Winsupply closed out a record-breaking fiscal year 2026. Winsupply, a leading distributor of residential and commercial construction and industrial supplies, achieved $8.4 billion in sales.

“The Winsupply Annual Meeting and Vendor Showcase is the ultimate expression of our Spirit of Opportunity. This event simply would not be possible without the unwavering commitment of our vendor partners and our Local Companies coming together as one cohesive force,” said Guy Pauley, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain. “At its core, the Vendor Showcase is about much more than products; it is about strengthening the vital partnerships that allow us to remove obstacles and support hard-working entrepreneurs across the country.” 

Vendor partners and manufacturing representatives from the construction industry sectors had new opportunities to lead trainings and live demonstrations, meet one-on-one with supply house entrepreneurs, introduce new products, and engage in strategic discussions to find solutions to grow their businesses together.

“Local Companies are the face of the business, but vendors are the backbone,” said Jeff Dice, President, Winsupply Inc. “When we win, we have to win together. Thank you for your partnership, your products, and thank you for your belief in the Winsupply model.”

During the week, Winsupply celebrated its Fiscal Year 2026 Local Company Awards:

• Overall Company of the Year (Top OPAT): Kansas City Winwater Co., led by President Scott Wilson

• Best Turn-Around Award: Aurora Winnelson Co., led by President Austin Langmacher

• Rookie of the Year Award: KC Windustrial Co., led by President Mat Darby

• Plumbing Company of the Year: Winsupply W Phoenix AZ Co., led by President Allen White

• HVAC Company of the Year: Winsupply Houston Tx Co., led by President Jason Greagrey

• Electrical Company of the Year: Odessa Winlectric Co., led by President Carl Long

• Industrial/PVF Company of the Year: Baltimore Windustrial Co., led by President Vince Brown

• Waterworks Company of the Year: North Texas Winwater Co., led by President Zac Hansen

• Fire & Fabrication Company of the Year: Newburgh Windustrial Supply Co., led by President Jimmy Lucas

• Irrigation/Pumps/Tools Company of the Year: Winsupply Lubbock Tx Co., led by President Blake Talkmitt

• Winsupply Sourcing Services Local Company of the Year: Winsupply Gilbert AZ Co., led by President Amanda Searcy

“This event is the ultimate showcase of the Winsupply business model. The atmosphere is electrifying, uniting the celebration of our entrepreneurs and the vendor partners who support them,” said Robert DiTommaso, President, Support Services Group. “The powerful energy and clear opportunity for the future make this event unlike any other in the industry—a true testament to the strength of the entrepreneur and all of the Support Service teams that have their back.”

Winsupply also announced its Vendor of the Year Awards:

• Overall Vendor of the Year: A. O. Smith

• National Account Manager: Todd Schlosser, NIBCO

• Rep Agency: Preferred Sales Inc.

• Electrical Vendor: Siemens

• HVAC Accessories Vendor: DiversiTech

• Industrial/PVF Vendor: NIBCO

• Plumbing, Pumps, and Irrigation Vendor: Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company

• Unitary/Ductless Vendor: American Standard by Trane

• Waterworks and Fusion Vendor: McWane Ductile

“At Winsupply, we appreciate the collaboration and dedication our vendors bring to the table,” said Luke Muszynski, Vice President, Vendor Relations and Sales. “These awards are our way of honoring those who have gone above and beyond their commitment to excellence.”

Above: A. O. Smith accepts the 2026 Winsupply Vendor of the Year award. (Photo: Christie's Photographic Solutions)

Above: More than 2,000 attended Winsupply's 2026 Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase in Texas. (Photo: Christie's Photographic Solutions)

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About Winsupply: Founded in 1956, Winsupply is a family of companies that includes more than 680 wholesalers across the United States; service companies for business support and sourcing; and Winsupply Inc.

In business to build entrepreneurs, Winsupply Inc. holds a majority equity stake in these independent, locally owned and operated wholesalers, known as Winsupply Local Companies.

Winsupply Inc.'s annual sales were $8.4 billion at the end of the fiscal year, January 31, 2026. The Winsupply Family of Companies employs over 9,500 employees nationwide.

Collectively, Winsupply Local Companies are among America’s leading distributors of construction materials, equipment, supplies, and solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) applications.

Winsupply Local Companies serve contractors and installers across America in plumbing and heating; hydronics; pipes, valves and fittings; HVAC and refrigeration; electrical; fastening hardware; waterworks and utility; pumps; turf irrigation and landscape; and pipe, metal, specialty and fire system fabrication. Local Companies also sell direct to commercial and industrial facilities organizations.  

The local owners of Winsupply Local Companies earn their own success through The Spirit of Opportunity™: the chance to risk your own money, gain equity, and run your own wholesaling company to pursue the American Dream, with help from Winsupply.

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