AD and The Baron Group, a buying group serving independent groundwater systems distributors, plan to merge. The merger is expected to close on June 30.
The Baron Group has supported independent distributors and wholesalers in the groundwater, well, and pump industries for over 30 years. This upcoming merger will bring independent distributors with almost 100 locations across the U.S. and Canada to AD’s Pipe, Valves & Fittings (PVF) Division.
Jeffrey Beall, president of AD’s PHCP Business Unit, which includes the PVF Division, discussed how the merger will support AD’s new and current members. “Our new members will have access to a larger scale of buying power, program options and meeting opportunities with AD,” he said in the press release. “This merger marks an exciting moment of growth for the PVF Division. Many of our existing members already participate in the groundwater industry, and this merger will give them the opportunity to further grow their businesses and to continue supporting their customers with the support of AD.”
Matthew Beasley, general manager of The Baron Group, shared why the decision aligns with the goals of the group and its membership. “We see great benefits for our distributors from this new relationship with AD,” said Beasley in the press release. “AD has an impressive track record of growth and innovation. Our interactions with their team in this process have been tremendous, and our members cannot wait to begin working with the AD community to achieve success together.”