Boasting combined revenue of more than $8.5 billion, 138 members and 1,450 locations across the continental United States, this new group will become, by revenue, the largest plumbing group in the country.

Addition creates the largest member-owned and member-controlled global distribution network.

The acquisition includes all Water-Right subsidiaries, real estate and sister company Mineral-Right. 

The American Supply Association announced the merger with the Pacific Southwest Distributors Association, a long-time regional affiliate of the national association.

Pipe connection and pipe hangar manufacturer Anvil International has been acquired by One Equity Partners.

Fortiline, the second-largest American-owned wholesale-distributor of underground water, sewer and storm utility products, was acquired by MORSCO last October.

Rosemont, Ill.-based company welcomes Weil Pump, Scot Pump and Karak Machine Corp.

P.V. Sullivan Supply asset transaction completed Feb. 13.
 

Total value of deal could reach more than $1 billion.

Transaction scheduled to close in late January.