Octo Purchasing Group is a Canadian buying group with around 70 independently-owned members, accounting for over 900 locations across the country. The group was founded in 1982 by six plumbing wholesalers and has since expanded in the following markets: plumbing, fire protection, hardware, HVAC/R, industrial safety, pump, PVF and waterworks. The continual growth of the group has led to an extensive list of more than 400 key partner suppliers across the multiple industries covered by Octo’s members.