Advantive Expands Global Footprint with Acquisition of Canadian Architectural ERP Software Leader Comsense

Tampa Bay, Fla. - Advantive, a mission-critical software provider for specialty manufacturing and distribution businesses, today announced its acquisition of Comsense, a leading ERP software provider for architectural opening distributors. This acquisition furthers Advantive's commitment to driving innovation in the manufacturing and distribution industries by expanding into the architectural openings space and elevating its position in construction-related materials distribution.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Comsense has provided ERP and project management solutions for the architectural door, frame, and hardware distribution industry since 1989. Today, Comsense helps architectural opening distributors optimize their operations by streamlining their quote to cash process. Based on the backbone of digital price books, Comsense software facilitates the complex processes of bidding, submittal generation, change orders, and fulfillment to ensure accurate and efficient project execution.

"While Advantive has over 30 years of experience in the distribution industry, we are always looking for the right opportunities to expand our presence and deepen our expertise," said Kevin Boyce, CEO of Advantive. "The acquisition of Comsense enables us to further solidify our position in construction-related materials distribution by expanding into the essential architectural openings space."

Advantive is a leading provider of wholesale distribution ERP software with capabilities for fastener, lighting, plumbing, and other hardware materials related to residential and commercial building construction. Comsense's construction focused ERP software offers estimating and detailing, project management, and accounting features, alongside comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date pricing for over 120 brands to enable easy quoting and quick commerce. This acquisition further extends Advantive's position within the market.

"We are thrilled to become part of Advantive's vision for the future," said Patrick Teas, President of Comsense. "Over the past 35 years, Comsense has grown from the ground up to suit the unique and complex challenges of the architectural door, frame and hardware industry. As we move forward with our combined solutions, we strive to deliver on this promise while furthering innovation in the industry."

For more information on Advantive, visit https://www.advantive.com/.

For more information on Comsense, visit https://www.comsenseinc.com/.