Greenville, South Carolina, ProSource LLC, a leading value-added wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies and other related building products throughout the Southeast, has announced the acquisition of Southern Distributing Co. of Lake City Inc. (Southern) in Lake City, South Carolina.

Southern has been servicing the Low Country and Midlands since 1972. They excel as a premier provider of plumbing and electrical supplies, ensuring unparalleled customer service that not only meets but anticipates their customers' supply requirements, all while nurturing strong and lasting relationships

Robbie Steele, president and owner of Southern said, “We're enthusiastic about teaming up with Drew and the ProSource team to provide our current customers with a wider range of products across a larger geographic area. We fully support the ProSource vision and are excited about the accomplishments we'll achieve in partnership.”

Drew Roberts, CEO of ProSource, commented on the acquisition. 

“After getting to know the Steele family over the past year, it became evident early on that our philosophies and overall approach to business aligned and that both organizations would benefit from combined resources," he said. "The acquisition of Southern aligns with our investment strategy of becoming the preferred supplier of contractors in the Southeast. Robbie and his family have built a powerful organization over the last fifty years, bringing a unique and valued style that will benefit the entire ProSource organization.”

Southern will be rebranded to ProSource Supply after a concise transition period.