What Winsupply does

Winsupply Inc. is a B2B wholesale distributor of residential and commercial construction supplies, founded in 1956 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The company distributes plumbing, HVAC, electrical, waterworks, and industrial pipe, valve, and fitting (PVF) supplies to trade contractors, builders, and developers through a network of over 660 locally-owned distribution companies across the United States. Its business model centers on an entrepreneur-owned local distribution approach, where each local company is led by a president-operator with autonomy over day-to-day operations, while receiving back-office support, national purchasing power, and strategic guidance from the parent organization. The model combines local market relationships and decision-making with the scale benefits of a national distributor.

The company generates revenue through transaction-fee based wholesale distribution, with disclosed revenue of over $6 billion in 2024 (12.5% year-over-year growth) and a target of nearly $8.3 billion for the full year. Winsupply pursues an aggressive acquisition strategy, having completed 14+ acquisitions since 2017 across HVAC, waterworks, plumbing, and PVF categories, including Keidel Supply, Milford Companies, Meter Service & Supply, Forge PolyFab, Epic Supply, and Industrial Sales Co. Recent strategic priorities include geographic expansion (20 new local companies planned for 2025, new operations in California and Florida), capacity expansion (1.6 million sq ft of new distribution facilities across Dayton, Atlanta, and Oklahoma City), and digital infrastructure investments including a stake in Mined XAI for AI-driven sales intelligence and ecommerce capabilities. The company also maintains strategic distribution partnerships with major manufacturers such as Trane Technologies for American Standard HVAC products.

Name

Winsupply

Legal name

Winsupply Inc.

Website

https://winsupplyinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Winsupply is a B2B wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, waterworks, and PVF supplies, serving trade contractors through 660+ locally-owned distribution companies across the United States. Founded 1956 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, the company combines national purchasing scale with local entrepreneur-led operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution: B2B distribution of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, waterworks, and industrial PVF supplies to contractors, builders, and tradespeople through a network of locally-owned companies
2. Distribution Services: Revenue from distributing construction supplies and building materials through local company network, with nearly $8.3 billion in annual sales forecast for 2024

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Winsupply is a national wholesale distributor of residential and commercial construction and industrial supplies, serving contractors and trades through a network of over 660 locally-owned companies. Its core offering is the procurement, inventory, and delivery of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, waterworks, and PVF (pipe, valve, fittings) products, supported by digital ecommerce ordering and AI-driven sales intelligence capabilities.

Product overview

Winsupply is a national wholesale distributor serving contractors across multiple trade sectors including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and waterworks. The company operates through a network of local companies across the United States, providing supplies and distribution services to contractors in the residential and commercial construction markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plumbing supplies distribution Wholesale distribution of residential and commercial plumbing supplies to trade contractors, builders, and developers through local Winsupply distribution companies. Serves plumbing contractors in markets nationwide, including via acquired entities such as Epic Supply (Texas) and Keidel Supply (Cincinnati).
• HVAC equipment distribution Wholesale distribution of HVAC equipment and supplies, including American Standard HVAC products through an expanded distribution partnership with Trane Technologies. Serves HVAC contractors across Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Colorado, the Northeastern United States, and other regions.
• Waterworks and PVF distribution Wholesale distribution of pipe, valves, fittings (PVF), water meters, and HDPE-fabricated products for water utilities, municipalities, and waterworks contractors. Capabilities include HDPE fabrication through Forge PolyFab.
• Building products distribution (cabinetry, lighting, appliances) Wholesale distribution of cabinetry, lighting, appliances, and related building products to residential and commercial builders, offered through the Keidel Supply business headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Industrial sales and supplies distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• 12.5% year-over-year revenue growth to over $6 billion in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Trane Technologies (American Standard HVAC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Expanded partnership to distribute American Standard HVAC products across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota, building on existing partnerships in Colorado and the Northeastern United States. The partnership provides Winsupply Local Companies with additional HVAC distribution resources and deeper vendor alignment with Trane Technologies.
• Mined XAIstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Winsupply acquired a stake in Mined XAI as part of its AI strategy and digital infrastructure investments for 2025. The partnership supports Winsupply's ecommerce and AI capabilities advancement.
• Industrial Sales Co.strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Winsupply purchased Industrial Sales Co. as part of its digital infrastructure investments and AI strategy for 2025, expanding its distribution capabilities and market reach.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ferguson Enterprises: Ferguson is the largest US distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks supplies serving residential and commercial contractors. It is the most direct comparable to Winsupply in product mix, customer base, and end-market exposure, though larger and publicly traded.
• Watsco: Watsco is the largest US distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies, serving contractors and dealers. It is directly comparable to Winsupply's HVAC distribution business, particularly the Trane/American Standard partnership overlap.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): White Cap is a leading US distributor of specialty construction supplies serving concrete, mechanical, and residential contractors. It is comparable to Winsupply in serving trades contractors with mission-critical supplies across multiple verticals.
• SRS Distribution: SRS Distribution is a US roofing and building products distributor operating a decentralized branch network. It is highly comparable to Winsupply in its local-branch, relationship-driven distribution model serving residential and commercial contractors.
• Pool Corporation: Pool Corporation is the largest US distributor of swimming pool supplies and related equipment, serving pool contractors. It is comparable in scale, branch-based distribution model, and end-customer (trade contractor) focus, though concentrated in a single vertical.

Broad incumbents

• Rexel: Rexel is a global distributor of electrical, lighting, and energy management products serving contractors and industrial customers. It is comparable to Winsupply's electrical supply business and broader trade-distribution operating model, though it is much larger and more international.
• W.W. Grainger: Grainger is a leading US industrial distribution business serving maintenance, repair, and operations customers. It is comparable to Winsupply in B2B distribution of industrial MRO and contractor supplies, though it serves a broader customer base including facilities and industrial.
• Genuine Parts Company: Genuine Parts Company operates NAPA and other industrial distribution businesses across automotive and industrial verticals. It is broadly comparable to Winsupply as a multi-vertical US distribution rollup, though with different end-customer focus.

Emerging players

• Core Molding Technologies: Core Molding Technologies is a smaller specialty manufacturer and supplier of molded composite products serving industrial and construction end markets. It is a partial comparable to Winsupply in serving construction and industrial supply chains, though at much smaller scale.

Others

• CoreLogic (Cotality): CoreLogic is a data and analytics provider to the real estate and construction industry. It is an adjacent, thematically related peer to Winsupply given shared exposure to US construction-cycle dynamics, even though it does not distribute physical products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/winsupply

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A14 records

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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