E.J. Connor established Connor Co. in 1936, after moving from Omaha, Nebraska to Peoria, Illinois, and purchased Kinsey & Mahler, Co. (an existing local plumbing wholesaler established on April 29th, 1884). With roots in the industry from his work at A.Y. McDonald, located in Omaha and Dubuque, Iowa, E.J. turned Kinsey and Mahler, Co. into the wholesale distributor known as Connor Co. After struggling through the Depression and World War II, the company continued to prosper and open three more branches by 1952. Throughout the years, E.J. worked closely with his son-in-law Warren P. Collins, who married Susan Connor in 1948. After the passing of E.J. Connor in 1971, Warren became President of Connor Co, understanding the "family mentality." He continued to expand and acquire other wholesalers, turning Connor Co. into a nineteen-branch company. The family tradition continued when Stan Collins, Warren's son, began to work in the warehouse part-time in 1984. After college, he started a full-time position in the Peoria office, learning the company's traditions. Warren opened an HVAC division of Connor Co., named Comfort Supply, in Peoria in 1997, followed by two additional branches in Urbana and Decatur. In 2012 to better serve our customers, we merged our Comfort Supply locations with our Connor Co. divisions in Urbana and Decatur. As Connor Co. entered the 21st Century, Warren Collins, still active in the business, decided to step down as the President of Connor Co. Stan Collins was promoted to president, marking the third-generation family member to operate the business. Stan has expanded Connor Co. into the 26 locations currently spanning Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. Connor Co. continues to be a successful wholesaler in the Plumbing, HVAC, and Industrial PVF industries with a third-generation family member at the reigns.

Established in 1975, O’Brien Steel Service has sustained a commitment to one overriding goal: Be Easy to Buy From. Today, our customers range from small job shops to the largest OEMs in the USA. Our vast inventory of carbon steel and large fleet of delivery trucks makes your buying process easy to get what you want, when you need it. Processing capabilities include oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, laser cutting, forming, beveling, machining, blasting, and more. And our 400+ dedicated employees ensure service that’s professional, timely, and quality focused. With locations in Peoria, Milwaukee, and Wausau, we are ready to meet your most demanding requirements!

Martin Equipment is a fourth-generation, family- and woman-owned John Deere Construction & Forestry dealer headquartered in Goodfield, Illinois. The company’s commitment to legendary service began in 1926 when it was founded by Samuel F. Martin in Roanoke, Illinois and has since expanded to nine locations across Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. For nearly 10 decades, the Martin name has been known for unwavering customer commitment, spanning four generations of family leadership. Today, with 250 dedicated employees, Martin Equipment continues to provide world-class support to countless customers throughout the Midwest. In 2020, Martin Equipment secured certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), signifying a commitment in continuing to attract and retain a more diverse workforce. With genuine care and a relentless drive for the best service possible, the team of experts at Martin Equipment provide a wide range of equipment and parts while always delivering legendary service. To learn more about Martin Equipment, please visit www.MartinEquipment.com. MARTIN EQUIPMENT – SUPERIOR EQUIPMENT – LEGENDARY SUPPORT.

Kongskilde Industries is a global manufacturer of pneumatic solutions for conveying for the paper, packaging, recycling, and plastics industries. With over 70 years of experience and offices in 9 countries around the world, it is our mission to provide the most efficient pneumatic solutions for material handling systems.

Vostermans Companies Vostermans Companies is the parent company of a multinational enterprise, founded in 1952. The various activities of our companies have expanded considerably through the years and are currently executed by the following companies: Vostermans Ventilation B.V. A company manufacturing fans and control equipment for the agricultural and industrial market. Vostermans Ventilation is the manufacturer of the worldwide known Multifan and EMI fans, Mf-Flex motors and Mf-Net control equipment. Vostermans Ventilation has business centres in the Netherlands, France, Malaysia and the USA. Please visit Vostermans Ventilation Inc. for information for the USA. Vostermans Alu Foundries B.V. An aluminium foundry, specialized in manufacturing high pressure die casting, sand casting and gravity die casting products. As a result of major investments in the latest technologies and craftsmanship, Vostermans Companies has developed into a market oriented, innovative organization, which is, due to a constant feedback from the market, capable of optimally assisting its customers in developing new concepts and offer suitable solutions.