Philadelphia Reserve Supply Company (PRSCO) is a purchasing cooperative owned by building material dealers throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
PRSCO facilitates direct order shipments from various suppliers and operates a 100,000 SF distribution warehouse. Our warehouse inventory includes drywall, insulation, treated lumber, plywood, and many other products used in new construction and remodeling.
The mission of PRSCO is to provide our members:
A Reserve Supply Company is wholly and equally owned by a group of common stockholders. It functions as a wholesale distributor and maintains a central warehouse, which is one of the major differences between a Buying Group and a Reserve Supply Company. A stockholder of a Reserve Supply can earn dividends on their common stock when they purchase from the Reserve.
At our cooperative, we’re more than just individual entities – we’re a united force driving the building materials industry forward. By pooling resources, sharing expertise, and collaborating seamlessly, we create a stronger, more sustainable future for all involved.
PRSCO was founded in 1930 by a group of Philadelphia Area building material dealers. Their mission was to pool their purchasing power so they could acquire products at a lower cost and distribute them in smaller quantities amongst its members. All net profits were rebated back to each member in the form of a patronage dividend. PRSCO still operates that way to this day!
