HLM Business Group, LLC

Founded in 1997, Fortiline Waterworks - a part of The Reece Group - has distributed more than 75,000 SKUs to a diverse base of more than 4,000 contractor, developer and municipal customers through a network of nearly 50 branches across the United States. Fortiline is the second-largest wholesale distributor of underground water, sewer and storm utility products in the U.S., with many locations including Concord. You can rely on our dedicated team for the knowledge and plumbing supplies to help you get the job done on time and trust that our staff will provide unparalleled support to tackle every solution.

Since 1960, AC Controls Company has provided systems integration services, combustion and process control systems and distribution of industrial instrumentation, controls and valves. The company owns and operates one of the largest valve automation centers in the region. Administrative functions, including order processing and expediting, purchasing and inventory control are computer-controlled from its home office in Charlotte, N.C. Sales offices and warehouses are located in Greenville, N.C., Charleston, S.C., and Richmond, Va. Each office is linked via communication lines that provide real-time computer operations and seamless telephone communication. An EDI system is also in place to facilitate order entry.