APR Supply Co. pridefully hosted its 21^st annual Buying Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Aug. 16. Preceding the show, APR recognized top partners from the year.

Rectorseal, a top HVAC manufacturer, received the Innovator of the Year award. The award was presented by APR vice president of supply chain, Zachary Derr. 

"This award is presented to a partner who contributes in innovative ways to APR and our industry," Derr said. "New innovations include a disconnect with surge protection and voltage monitoring."

Gerber, a kitchen and bathroom plumbing product manufacturer, took the Decorative Brand Partner of the Year.

"Gerber consistently supports our showrooms with creative and flexible programs. They support our vision and goals and partner with us to achieve them," Derr said. "They provide us with displays and fixtures and offer a comprehensive line of products with style and substance."

Allied Air Enterprises was named APR Vendor Partner of the Year.

"Allied Air has continued to go above and beyond and is very deserving of this year's award," Derr stated. "Winning this award for the second time in recent years displays the growth-valued partnership that Allied Air and APR Supply Co. share together."

APR also hosted its second Buying Show of the month in Monroeville, Pennsylvania on Aug. 23. It was the third show to take place in western Pennsylvania as APR continues to expand its footprint in that region. Between the two shows, 250 manufacturers were successfully connected with over 1,300 customers.