About
New Knoxville Supply Company became incorporated in 1931 when William J. Hinze, Walter A. Kuck, Raymond Duhme, and Eli Tinnerman bought out H K & K Roofing Company, which was owned and operated by Hinze, C. D. Katterheinrich, and S. B. Katterheinrich. In addition to spouting and roofing, they started into the plumbing, electrical, heating, sheet metal, and air conditioning business.