LANCASTER, Pa. – APR Supply Co., a fourth-generation, family-owned plumbing and HVAC distributor in its 103rd year of business, has entered the due diligence phase of its plans to acquire McArdle & Walsh Inc., a provider of plumbing, heating and industrial products that has served contractors in the Baltimore, Maryland, area for more than a century.
Founded in 1922, McArdle & Walsh has earned a reputation for extensive industry knowledge, reliable service and long-standing customer relationships, according to an APR Supply news release. The acquisition would unite two long-established organizations that share a commitment to exceptional customer experiences, product expertise and continued investment in the industry, the release said.
The acquisition of McArdle & Walsh would support APR's strategic expansion into Maryland, the release said. APR currently has more than 40 locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware; Adding McArdle & Walsh to its network would increase inventory availability, expand product breadth and improve support for contractors in the Baltimore market, the release said.
“We are excited about the opportunity to bring McArdle & Walsh into the APR family,” said Scott Weaver, CEO of APR. “Their long-standing commitment to the trades, coupled with a strong reputation in the Baltimore market, aligns perfectly with our vision for growth. Together, we will build on the strengths of both organizations to better serve the needs of professional contractors in the decades to come.”
During due diligence, APR will focus on ensuring continuity for McArdle & Walsh clients and employees while preparing for an integration of the companies, the release said.
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