Merit Brass Company

As the sun rises over the nestled in We Supply America RV in Punderson State Park near Cleveland, Ohio, I'm reflecting on the exciting day ahead. Day 45 of the We Supply America tour brings us to Merit Brass, a beacon of innovation and culture in the industry. Founded in 1937, Merit Brass Company has been a family-owned and operated business. Now steered by the third generation, Marc Schlessinger and Alan Lipp, it is stepping into the future with fourth-generation leadership. As a manufacturer and master distributor, Merit Brass is dedicated to selling value and creatively transforming its customers' businesses in impactful ways. Their motto, "How can we help you better? How can we help you succeed?" encapsulates their commitment to fostering growth and success. At Merit Brass, customers are viewed as family—a sentiment that resonates deeply with the values We Supply America champions. Their goal is transformative: to enhance lives and businesses daily, working closely with vendors, associates, and customers alike. The Merit experience is crafted around innovative solutions designed to help customers thrive amidst industry competition. Their legacy of quality, investment in high-value products, and dedication to associate and family success through continuous vision are pillars of their operation. As a family-owned and operated business, every associate at Merit Brass is part of a larger family and is committed to driving proactive improvements that affect not just customers but every individual within the organization. Their team of over 200 associates across six locations exemplifies a commitment to the 'Merit Experience,' ensuring seamless, trouble-free service from order to shipment. Today, as I meet the dedicated team behind Merit Brass, I am reminded that our people—your people—are truly a Force For Good. Join me as we continue to uncover these stories, supported by our committed partners at Infor, Infor Distribution, Enable, and Wipfli. Stay tuned as we uncover the stories of family, innovation, and providing value at Merit Brass—a true testament to the meaning of being a Force For Good.

VIDEO: The 2024 ASA Northeast Summit is less than a month away, July 30-31, back at the casino in Philadelphia. More than 20 wholesaler firms signed up and counting, plus these suppliers so far: Aalberts/Apollo, Delta Faucet, IPS Corp., Everflow Supplies, Fiat, Kohler, T & S Brass, Mueller, Milwaukee Tool, Penn Machine, McGuire Mfg., Oatey, Rinnai, Taco, Liberty Pumps, Uponor, LIXIL/American Standard, Ward Mfg., Gerber, Spears Mfg., Merit Brass, Rheem, Jomar Valve, OmegaFlex, Legend Valve, Zoeller Pump, Krowne Metal, Viega, Bemis Mfg., Bradford-White, Watts, A. O. Smith, Kelly Pipe, Matco-Norca, Charlotte Pipe, Symmons. If you are a PHCP-PVF supplier not on that list, what are you waiting for? Still time to join us in Philadelphia for education, best practices sharing, networking and a keynote presentation for the ages from Steven Cody and Clayton Fletcher on the importance of laughter in the workplace and sales process. I'm even giving away their new book "The ROI of LOL" to anybody who shows up to their talk. Registration here: https://bit.ly/3KL4k38 and a few words from Steven, Clayton and a potted plant below. American Supply Association (ASA)