APLS

What APLS does

APLS, Inc. is a family-owned landscape and hardscape materials supplier headquartered at 2631 Felicity Ave, Allison Park, Pennsylvania, serving the greater Pittsburgh metro area since 1989. The company supplies decorative stone, hardscape materials, tools, and accessories — organized into two principal categories: bulk Landscape Materials (mulch varieties priced $36–$47 per cubic yard, gravel and limestone $39–$53 per ton, sand $36–$39 per ton, and soil/compost $40–$48 per cubic yard) and Hardscape Products (Versa-Lok and Rosetta retaining walls, paving stones, steps, coping, fire pits, and installation accessories from brand partners Versa-Lok, Alliance Gator, SEK Surebond, and R.I. Lampus, with per-unit pricing from $6.18 to per-pallet pricing up to $823.53).

The business runs a hybrid e-commerce and inside-sales go-to-market: customers browse and build orders online at aplsinc.com, then receive a confirmation call from an APLS representative to finalize pricing, schedule delivery, and collect payment. The company operates its own delivery fleet covering 275+ ZIP codes, with most orders fulfilled within 24–48 hours, and offers free tailgating (truck-spread) limestone service as a competitive differentiator. Underlying technology is minimal and non-proprietary — the website is the primary digital surface, with a basic Material Calculator for yardage/tonnage estimation and no public API, no mobile app, and no integrations. Revenue mechanics are entirely transactional (pay-as-you-go, unit pricing, distance-based delivery fees, and a $35/$33-refundable pallet deposit system on hardscape), with the company serving approximately 20,000 customers per year across two primary segments: individual homeowners tackling DIY landscape projects and professional landscaping/construction contractors requiring bulk contractor-grade materials. The company transitioned to new ownership in 2024 while maintaining its family-owned independent structure.

Name

APLS

Legal name

APLS, Inc.

Website

https://aplsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APLS is a family-owned landscape and hardscape materials supplier in Allison Park, PA, serving homeowners and contractors across the greater Pittsburgh area with mulch, gravel, stone, pavers, retaining walls, and accessories from Versa-Lok, Rosetta, and other premium brands via online ordering plus own delivery fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Materials Supply

NAICS

Outdoor Power Equipment Retailers (444230)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursery, Sod & Landscape Supply (Installation Support) (IMAIAIAJ)

Keywords

• Landscape materials supply
• Hardscape products
• Bulk mulch delivery
• Retaining wall systems
• Stone and gravel

Headquarters

HQ city

Allison Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Landscape Materials Sales: One-time sales of bulk landscape materials including mulch, gravel, stone, sand, and soil sold by the cubic yard or ton. Customers order online or by phone for delivery or pickup.
2. Hardscape Products Sales: Sales of paving stones, retaining wall blocks, steps, fire pits, and accessories. Products sold per unit, per pallet, or with tiered pricing. Includes pallet deposit system ($35 deposit, $33 refundable).
3. Delivery Services: Delivery charges based on distance from Allison Park yard, serving the greater Pittsburgh metro area. Pricing confirmed during order confirmation call.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

APLS Landscape Supply is a family-owned distributor of bulk landscape materials and hardscape products based in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. The company sells mulch, gravel, limestone, river rock, sand, soil, and compost by the cubic yard or ton, along with a full line of hardscape products including Versa-Lok and Rosetta retaining walls, paving stones, steps, fire pits, and installation accessories. It complements product sales with regional delivery, free tailgating, and an online material calculator.

Product overview

APLS Landscape Supply is a family-owned landscape and hardscape materials supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for residential and commercial landscaping projects. The company operates as a materials supplier with two main product categories: Landscape Materials (including various mulch varieties, gravel, limestone, river rock, sand, soil, and compost products) and Hardscape Products (including Versa-Lok and Rosetta brand retaining walls, paving stones, steps, coping, fire pits, and installation accessories). Services include delivery, free tailgating, and an online material calculator. The company carries products from brand partners Versa-Lok, Alliance Gator, SEK Surebond, and R.I. Lampus, and serves the greater Pittsburgh area including Allison Park, Gibsonia, Cranberry, Wexford, and surrounding communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mulch Products
• Gravel and Stone Products
• Soil and Compost Products
• Sand Products
• Retaining Wall Systems
• Paving Stones
• Steps and Landings
• Coping and Caps
• Fire Pits
• Hardscape Installation Accessories
• Delivery Services
• Free Tailgating Service

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Versa-LokcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVersa-Lok is a leading manufacturer of segmental retaining wall systems. APLS stocks and sells Versa-Lok products including Standard blocks, corners, caps, Weathered Wall Blocks, Square Foot Blocks, and CastleRok. Versa-Lok products feature pinned interlocking systems for structural integrity.
• Alliance GatorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlliance Gator manufactures hardscape installation and maintenance products including polymeric sand, sealers, cleaners, efflorescence removers, and construction adhesives. APLS carries a selection of Gator products and features Gator Bond XP adhesive and Alliance Gator Products on their accessories pages.
• SEK SurebondsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSEK Surebond is a brand of hardscape construction products. APLS carries SEK Surebond products as part of their hardscape accessories and installation supplies.
• R.I. LampuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorR.I. Lampus is a manufacturer of concrete landscape products including pavers and retaining wall systems. APLS stocks Lampus products with all Lampus wall and patio stone products subject to $35 pallet deposit ($33 refundable). Rosetta products are part of the Lampus family.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apls-inc

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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