David opened the company’s second location in Waterbury. 29 Oct Displaced (along with thousands of other businesses and residents) by Mayor Richard Lee’s massive urban redevelopment program, Bender Plumbing Supply moved to 550 Grand Avenue. As design became more important to homeowners, the practice of leaving fixture decisions to plumbers disappeared. To accommodate customers who wanted to shop for themselves, showrooms opened in New Haven and Waterbury that featured a huge selection of Kohler products.