APR Supply Co., a third generation, family-owned HVAC and Plumbing wholesale distributor announced the acquisition of four new branch locations in Western Pennsylvania. The locations, formerly Plumbers Equipment Company — a division of the Chicago-based Crawford Supply, feature large sales areas to service local HVAC, plumbing and hydronics contractors as well as kitchen and bath showrooms.
Epicor Software Co. recently released its Prophet 21 2020.2 cloud ERP software. Perhaps the most unique feature of the launch is an integrated reporting tool that allows anyone in the organization to go from data source to reports in less than 60 seconds and run reports without the need for special coding, database skills or requesting IT help.
AD announced Marty McLaughlin has joined the group as its first chief marketing officer effective April 1. McLaughlin is charged with collaborating with AD’s members and boards to identify new areas of added value for its community, beyond the core functions of a buying and marketing group.
Garrick Dahlquist was born and raised in the plumbing industry, starting his career as a manufactures rep. at Dahlquist Rush Sales, eventually becoming an owner at Western States Sales, and ending his career with Synergy Sales NW after its acquisition of WSSI.
The goal is to include approximately 30 members for each committee that represent a diverse array of experience in building types and energy efficiency strategies, as well as racial, gender and socio-economic diversity.