In 2004, the Equipment Dealer Purchasing Association, LLC "EDPA" was established by a small group of large heavy equipment dealers in an effort to purchase aftermarket parts in large quantities at lower cost. Proving that aggregating the purchasing power of the group reduced cost and strengthened business relationships between the member and supplier the group decided to expand both the membership and the supplier base. The EDPA membership now has thirty four member dealers with three hundred and fifty locations in North America. The EDPA "Endorsed Supplier" group now represents all products and services required by the member group.