PRO Group recently announced that Village Supply is the latest wholesale distributor member to join the buying group. The Ceres, California-based Village Supply has joined PRO Group to take advantage of the organization’s marketing, purchasing and operational strengths.
Village Supply serves hardware stores, retail lumberyards, farm and agricultural supply and construction supply stores throughout California and the western United States. PRO Group is recognized as the nation’s largest hardware buying group with purchasing power that exceeds $5.25 billion annually.
Village Supply operates a modern distribution center in northern California and delivers an assortment of products in the following categories:
- Adhesives and sealants
- Hardware and locks
- Janitorial supplies
- Lighting and electrical supplies
- Lubricants
- Moisture absorbers
- Paint and marking supplies
- Pest control
- Plumbing supplies
- Safety and protection supplies
- Tapes
- Tools and accessories
- Seasonal items
PRO Group and Village Supply look forward to the benefits that this new relationship will bring to both organizations.
“Village Supply adds immediate volume to dozens of PRO Hardware Key Supplier programs and brings a fresh perspective to PRO Group as a new member,” says Shari Kalbach, vice president at PRO Group.
“We are pleased to join the PRO Group organization and look forward to networking with member distributors and suppliers at future PRO events,” says Village Supply president Terry Odom.
PRO Group Inc. is a multidivisional international merchandising and marketing organization with corporate headquarters in Denver. Its operating units include PRO Hardware, GardenMaster, FARM MART and GOLDEN-LINK.