Advantage Sales & Supply, LLC

Headquarters

Ridgway, PA

Founded in 1996, Advantage Sales & Supply is a Western Pennsylvania wholesaler and master distributor of rigging, lifting and cargo-control supplies. From its expanded 60,000-square-foot facility in Ridgway, the company supplies products nationwide and fabricates wire rope, chain and synthetic rigging assemblies in-house. Its capabilities include a dedicated chain shop and synthetic sling customization.

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