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McCartin and his counter crew became the go-to industrial supply lifeline for Lowell’s textile mills, parochial and public schools, St. John’s and Lowell General hospitals, and mechanical contractors throughout Northern Middlesex County.", "highlight": "Immortalized in our authentic 1947 counter crew photograph still displayed at 149 Congress Street today." }, { "year": "1950s – 1980s", "generation": "2nd Generation Stewardship", "title": "Norbert T. “Norbie” McCartin (1929–2019) & Mary A. McCartin (1917–2005)", "summary": "After graduating from Keith Academy and St. Anselm College and serving as a U.S. Army procurement officer in Germany during the Korean War, Norbert T. “Norbie” McCartin joined the family firm alongside lifelong Secretary-Treasurer Mary A. McCartin (who served the company for 55 years). 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McCartin consolidated the historic 181 Market Street Electrical/Electronic headquarters and the Western Avenue Plumbing/Heating branch under one roof at 149 Congress Street, Lowell, MA 01852—creating a single multi-trade counter with an in-house 4\" pipe cutting and threading shop and off-street contractor loading.", "highlight": "Unified Electrical (978-454-9101), Plumbing/PVF/Steam (978-454-7606), and Electronics counters under one roof." }, { "year": "2023 – 2028 & 2027 Centennial", "generation": "Nearly 100 Years Strong (1927–2027)", "title": "COMMBUYS FAC124 (#201354), MHEC G14/G19 & The 2027 Centennial Milestone", "summary": "Approaching its 100th anniversary on June 18, 2027 under President David C. McCartin (40+ years of experience), Frank P. 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