Portage Michigan Bridge with photo of Jeffrey Pettit

L&W Supply Announces the Opening of Its Seventh Michigan Location in Portage

Jeffrey Pettit manages the newest location

CHICAGO – March 5, 2024 – L&W Supply, a nationwide distributor of interior building materials and construction supplies, has opened a new location at 1723 Vanderbilt Ave. in Portage, Michigan.

Jeffrey Pettit manages the new location. Pettit joined L&W Supply in 2004 and has since held various positions, including warehouse manager, inside sales associate and delivery services manager. Prior to his current role as Portage’s branch manager, he was branch manager at the Saginaw, Michigan, location.

“By opening this new location, we are reinforcing our commitment to best-in-industry service throughout western Michigan and northern Indiana,” said Great Lakes District Manager Tracy Hein.“ The new Portage branch will be a central support hub for customers in Grand Rapids, Jackson, Kalamazoo and South Bend. We look forward to seeing Jeff and his team bring exceptional products and service to the area’s contractors.”

As branch manager, Pettit will be responsible for managing daily branch operations, cultivating customer relationships, guiding associates and executing branch growth and profitability.

The Portage branch hours are 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, contact the branch at (269)-459-0788 or visit the branch webpage.

To learn more about all of the companies locations, visit L&W Supply’s location.

About L&W Supply
Since 1971, L&W Supply has been recognized as a world-class interior products company. It is one of the nation’s largest distributors of wallboard, suspended ceiling systems, steel studs, joint treatment, insulation, fasteners, and related building products. ABC Supply acquired L&W Supply in November 2016. Headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, L&W Supply operates over 270 branches in 46 states.

About ABC Supply
ABC Supply Co., Inc. is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America. Since its founding in 1982, ABC Supply’s sole focus has been serving professional contractors and “making it easy” for them to do their jobs by offering the products, support, and services they need. Headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, ABC Supply has over 1,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada. More information is available at www.abcsupply.com.

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