Awards & Recognition

 Imark Buying Group

• 2023 Imark Gold Supplier 
• 2022 Imark Platinum Supplier 
• 2021 Imark Platinum Supplier 
• 2020 Imark Gold Supplier 

Affiliated Distributors Buying Group

• 2023 AD PHCP Best Conversion: 2023 AD PHCP Best Conversion (youtube.com))
• 2012 AD PHCP Giving Back Award:  2012 AD PHCP Giving Back Award (youtube.com)
• 2000-2001 AD PHCP Supplier Partnership Award  
• 2000-2001 AD PHCP Outstanding SSP Performance   

Smart Business 

• 2003 SBN eVolution in Manufacturing 

ERC - Employer Resource Center

• 2015 Northcoast 99 Winner NorthCoast 99 – Past Winners
• 2014 Northcoast 99 Winner NorthCoast 99 – Past Winners 
• 2012 ERC Continued Excellence 

Associations

• ASA - American Supply Association
• MCAA - Mechanical Contractors Association of America
• PHCC - Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association

Buying Groups

• Affiliated Distributors 
• Imark  
• The Distribution Group (TDG)
• The Commonwealth Group 

CEO Industry Recognition

• Alan Lipp - Inducted into PVF Hall of Fame, 2024
• Alan Lipp - Recipient of the ASA IPD Award for Industry Leadership, 2025