APCO Supply

What APCO Supply does

APCO Supply is a Lansing, Michigan-based distributor of residential and industrial supplies, operating as a local branch within WinSupply's distribution network. Founded in 1947, the company distributes a catalog spanning hardware, electrical, lighting, and pool products per firmographic descriptions, and HVAC equipment, electrical products, plumbing materials, and broader MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies per its parent-affiliated listing. The firm applies a horizontal segmentation approach that targets both residential and industrial end customers without vertical specialization.

The company has 51-100 employees and operates from a single Lansing, Michigan location. Its business model is that of a traditional multi-line industrial distributor: it sources MRO-grade SKUs from upstream manufacturers or through WinSupply's procurement infrastructure and resells to local contractors, facilities, and residential customers. Public source materials disclose no pricing model, no proprietary technology stack, no e-commerce or digital channel detail, no named customers, and no management bios, which constrains analysis of unit economics, customer mix, and channel economics.

As a branch under WinSupply — a multi-branch plumbing and MRO distribution platform — APCO likely benefits from shared procurement contracts, brand awareness, and back-office support, but limited primary data on the branch's revenue, transaction volume, or growth trajectory limits any deeper benchmarking against peer distributors or against parent-level disclosures.

Name

APCO Supply

Legal name

APCO Supply

Website

https://apcosupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

APCO Supply is a Lansing, Michigan-based distributor of residential and industrial supplies, including hardware, electrical, lighting, pool, HVAC, and plumbing products. Operating as a local branch under WinSupply, the company serves horizontal customer segments across residential and industrial MRO markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial MRO Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42384), Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4234)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Hardware & MRO Supply Clubs (Trades/Contractors) (CRAEAEAG)

Keywords

• HVAC supplies distribution
• Electrical supplies wholesale
• Plumbing supplies distribution
• MRO supplies wholesale
• Industrial distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Core offering

APCO Supply is a wholesale distributor of residential and industrial supplies operating as a local branch under WinSupply. The company supplies a broad catalog of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) products spanning HVAC equipment, electrical products, plumbing materials, lighting, hardware, and pool supplies to trade and contractor customers.

Product overview

APCO Supply is a supplier of residential and industrial supplies, operating as a local branch under WinSupply. The company offers a broad catalog of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies spanning HVAC equipment, electrical products, plumbing materials, and related industrial supplies. The specific source data contains only a landing page with limited product detail, with no individually named product modules, sub-brands, or distinct service offerings enumerated beyond the general category of HVAC-Electrical-Plumbing-MRO-Supplies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HVAC-Electrical-Plumbing-MRO Supplies

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Major US distributor of industrial MRO supplies with a strong catalog and digital ordering platform. Overlaps with APCO on industrial supplies and maintenance/repair consumables sold to commercial customers.
• Rexel USA: Global electrical, lighting, and plumbing distributor with a US branch network serving contractors and industrial customers. Comparable to APCO on electrical/lighting distribution and contractor customer segment.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Large national distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies serving contractors and trades. Highly comparable to APCO on product mix (HVAC/plumbing) and customer base (residential and light commercial contractors), though at much larger scale.
• WinSupply: Parent company and operating model anchor for APCO Supply. WinSupply operates a decentralized network of local branches distributing HVAC, plumbing, and industrial supplies; it is the most directly comparable business given the shared business model and product mix.
• Watsco: Leading US distributor of HVAC equipment and parts with a network of branches serving contractors. Directly overlaps with APCO's HVAC and refrigerant product lines and contractor customer base.
• Sonepar North America: World's largest electrical distribution network with operations in the US. Overlaps with APCO on electrical products, lighting, and related MRO supplies for trades and contractors.
• HD Supply (now White Cap / Home Depot Pro): National distributor of MRO, plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies with strong contractor customer base. Highly comparable in product breadth and customer segment, though materially larger and broader geography.

Regional players

• Pool Corporation: Largest US distributor of pool supplies and equipment to pool builders, service companies, and retail stores. Overlaps with APCO's pool products line and related service-trade customer base.

Direct peers

• Locke Supply: Regional distributor of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and pool supplies serving contractors across multiple US locations. Closely comparable to APCO on product breadth (including pool) and trades-focused customer mix.
• Johnstone Supply: Cooperative distributor of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical supplies organized through local owner-operator branches. Closely mirrors APCO's business model: local counter presence, contractor focus, and broad MRO product mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/apcosupply

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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