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Buy and manage materials better

Ply provides MEP contractors materials buying services and software to centralize procurement, unlock cost savings, and streamline payments.
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Currently serving NY, NJ, and CT.
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Save time on materials buying

features that matter

Ply Payments

Ply Buying

Payments & financing

Integrations

Leave buying to us and take back control of cash flow

Cash Collect

Use data to make better purchasing decisions, increase productivity, and receive actionable insights.Streamline data connections

Submit materials to your dedicated buyer and we'll manage the relationship with existing and new suppliers.
Streamline materials buying

Integrate us into your operations and reduce costs while taking advantage of flexible payment options.
Streamline payments

Turn your account receivables into future buying power with real-time outstanding invoice monitoring.Streamline buying power

How it works

Materials buying process that works

Let us handle your MEP materials purchasing and sourcing for you. Whether you need help comparing quotes from new and existing suppliers, managing your catalog, or need flexible payment options and financing, we streamline the entire process on your behalf.

step 01

Onboarding

  • We create you an account and securely connect your bank, accounting, and field service management software in minutes. From there, we analyze your data and give you a historical overview of your purchases.
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step 02

Tell us about your materials request

  • Provide basic information about your purchasing needs, such as project information, materials budget, and expected lead time. This will give your Ply buyers an idea for project size and time sensitivity.
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step 03

Submit materials needed

  • Call, email, text, or directly submit the materials needed for a given job through manual input or your existing materials catalog, including quantities and item numbers. Your expert buyer will take it from there.
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step 04

Choose suppliers

  • Add your existing suppliers and access new ones from the Ply supplier network, for bids on new material requests. We’ll work closely with your chosen suppliers so you can focus on the build.
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step 05

Review supplier bids

  • Receive notifications and review bids directly from your dashboard. Take advantage of our mixed-bid product that consolidates pricing across purchase orders and saves up to 30% on materials costs.
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step 06

Select bid & pay

  • We offer modern payment methods such as direct pay, net payment terms, and flexible materials financing to help you offset job costs and manage cash flow once you have decided on a materials bid.
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step 07

Shipping & logistics communication

  • We don't call them 'dedicated buyers' for nothing. Once a bid is accepted and paid for, we work closely with you and your suppliers to make sure materials are delivered on time without any hassle.
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Frequently asked questions

Learn more about Ply

If you have any further questions, Get in touch with our friendly team.
What is Ply?

Ply is an RFQ (request for quote) materials marketplace, financing, and payments platform that reduces the overhead of managing, negotiating, and sourcing mechanical finished materials. Mechanical contractors use Ply by 1) creating a materials RFQ for a project or inventory order, 2) receiving multiple RFQ bids from suppliers within the Ply network or your network, 3) selecting the RFQ proposal that makes sense for your business, 4) paying for the materials ordered through Direct Pay, proposed net terms, or one of our many financing options.

What benefits can I expect by using Ply?

Companies that use Ply can expect an increase in materials margins and cost confidence and a decrease in company time sourcing materials.  Think of us as an extension of your buying team working on behalf of and dedicated to improving your materials sourcing process.

What types of skilled-trades companies do Ply work with?

Currently, Ply works with mechanical contractors and intends to expand into other trades in the future. If you’re not a mechanical contractor and want to use Ply or have questions, please reach us at: hi@getply.com or start a chat with us.

What locations does Ply service right now?

Ply services New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and plans on expanding to other states in the future. If you service states outside our current ones, please feel free to reach out to us at hi@getply.com or start a chat with us.

How much will Ply cost me?

Ply charges a flat transaction fee when an RFQ is accepted. The transaction fee will either be added or invoiced, depending on how the RFQ is structured.

What level of support can I expect when using Ply?

Ply is here to be an integrated partner to your business and strives for the highest level of customer success. Your company will have dedicated buyer support and several lines of communication, including live chat, phone, email, or text, to contact to our team in the event of an issue with the platform.

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