US Wholesale Pipe & Tube

What US Wholesale Pipe & Tube does

US Wholesale Pipe & Tube, LLC is a privately held wholesale distributor of galvanized mechanical steel pipe and tube products headquartered in Holiday, Florida, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPS Companies, Inc. since 2020. The company distributes in-line galvanized tubing (including Allied Tube's proprietary Flo-Coat and Gatorshield brands), hot-dip galvanized pipe, pre-galvanized tube, DOM tubing, uncoated tube, stainless steel, structural shapes, fence products, and Kee Klamp structural fittings, and provides value-added fabrication services including cutting, bending, welding, drilling, laser processing, swaging, and powder coating. As the largest US distributor of Allied's Flo-Coat and Gatorshield products, the company holds exclusive distribution rights to this proprietary triple-layer (zinc, conversion coating, clear polymer topcoat) in-line galvanizing process, which delivers higher yield and tensile strength than competing pre-galvanized or batch hot-dip alternatives.

The company serves small and medium-sized OEM manufacturers across fourteen end-use verticals, including trailers, solar ground mount structures, fencing, metal buildings and carports, greenhouses, docks, playgrounds, precision tubular, sign post, and foundation applications. Its commercial model is sales-led and quote-based, supported by an experienced inside sales team, six strategically located stocking branches (Holiday FL, Atlanta GA, Dallas TX, Oakland CA, Anaheim CA, Greensboro NC) holding over 4,000 tons of inventory, and multi-channel delivery options including will-call pickup, $500-minimum route truck delivery, and truckload freight. Pricing is opaque (not publicly disclosed), and customer payment processing is handled through an integrated portal. The business does not disclose revenue, operates primarily in the US, and has grown through three disclosed acquisitions (All American Steel in 2007, Production Components, Inc. in 2011, and Carolina Galvanized Tube in 2021) as well as recent physical capacity expansions in Holiday, FL in 2023 and 2025.

The company's primary revenue streams are one-time product sales of steel pipe and tube (categorized as one-time license revenue) and professional fabrication services. Customer concentration risk is structurally low because the customer base is described as an "extensive clientele" of SMB OEMs distributed across multiple industries with no named anchor accounts. The underlying product technology is proprietary to Allied Tube & Conduit rather than owned by US Wholesale, meaning the company's competitive position depends substantially on the durability of this distribution relationship. There is no disclosed use of AI, machine learning, or proprietary software platforms beyond a standard e-commerce quote request system and customer payment portal.

Name

US Wholesale Pipe & Tube

Legal name

US Wholesale Pipe & Tube, LLC

Website

https://usw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

US Wholesale Pipe & Tube is a Holiday, Florida-based wholesale distributor of galvanized mechanical steel pipe and tube products, serving small and medium-sized OEM manufacturers across trailers, solar, fencing, buildings, and related industries through six US stocking branches, with exclusive distribution rights to Allied Tube's Flo-Coat and Gatorshield brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Pipe & Tube Distribution

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121), Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210), Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC), Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD)

Keywords

• Galvanized steel tubing
• Steel pipe distribution
• Mechanical steel tubing
• Structural steel products
• Fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Holiday

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Steel Pipe & Tube Distribution: Distribution of galvanized mechanical steel pipe and tube products including in-line galvanized, hot-dip galvanized, pre-galvanized, uncoated tube, DOM tubing, structural shapes, fence products, and stainless steel. One-time product sales with no minimum order for will call customers.
2. Fabrication Services: Value-added fabrication services including cutting, bending, welding, drilling, laser processing, swaging, and hot-dip processing. Stocking facilities assist with raw materials as well as finished product fabrication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

US Wholesale Pipe & Tube is a wholesale distributor of galvanized mechanical steel pipe and tube products, operating as the nation's largest distributor of Allied Tube's Gatorshield® and Flo-Coat® brands. The company stocks and distributes in-line galvanized, hot-dip galvanized, pre-galvanized, DOM, uncoated, and stainless steel tubing, plus structural shapes, fence products, and Kee Klamp® fittings, and provides value-added fabrication, powder coating, and welding services to OEM manufacturers.

Product overview

US Wholesale Pipe & Tube is a wholesale distributor of steel pipe and tube products, operating as a single unified product portfolio centered on galvanized mechanical steel tubing. The core offerings include In-Line Galvanized Steel Tubing (featuring proprietary Flo-Coat® and Gatorshield® brands manufactured by Allied Tube & Conduit), Hot-Dip Pipe, Pre-Galvanized Tube, Telescoping Tube/Telespar®, DOM Tube, Uncoated Tube, Stainless Steel, and Structural Shapes. These are complemented by related products including Fence products, Hat Channel, and Kee Klamp® structural fittings. The company also offers value-added services including Fabrication (cutting, bending, welding, drilling, laser processing), Powder Coating, and Welding Services. As the nation's largest distributor of Allied Tube's Gatorshield® and Flo-Coat® galvanized steel tubing, the company serves small and medium-sized OEM manufacturers across numerous industries including bollards, buildings/carports, conveyor, docks, fabric structures, farmstead, fencing, foundation, greenhouse, playground, precision tubular, sign post, solar-satellite, and trailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Line Galvanized Steel Tubing (Flo-Coat® & Gatorshield®) High-strength galvanized mechanical steel tubing with proprietary triple-layer Flo-Coat® corrosion protection (zinc, conversion coating, clear polymer topcoat) applied in-line. Available in round, square, and rectangular shapes from 1/2" to 5" O.D. for OEM manufacturers in trailer, solar, fencing, building, and industrial applications.
• Hot-Dip Pipe Premium hot-dipped galvanized pipe stocked in ASTM A53 Grade A & B, featuring robust zinc coating for unparalleled corrosion protection in construction, agricultural, and industrial applications.
• Pre-Galvanized Tube High-grade pre-galvanized tube with protective zinc coating applied prior to fabrication, offering exceptional corrosion resistance, longevity, and seamless weldability.
• Telespar® Telescoping Tube Square telescoping tubing allowing tubular sections of different sizes to telescope into the next larger size, designed for sign posts, identification signage, parking meter posts, and barricades with superior wind load performance.
• Fence Products Versatile fence products including galvanized and powder coated chain link, PVC in various colors and styles, ornamental aluminum for commercial and residential use, and custom in-house manufactured gates.
• Hat Channel Galvanized hat channel support pieces for tubing framing, side sheeting, and roofing applications, available in 18 gauge with 1 1/2" profile.
• DOM Tube Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) tubes manufactured through a specialized cold-drawing process offering exceptional dimensional accuracy, smooth surface finish, and uniform mechanical properties for automotive, aerospace, and machinery applications.
• Uncoated Tube Uncoated steel tubing engineered to exceed industry standards with precise dimensional accuracy and seamless weldability for construction, manufacturing, and engineering applications.
• Stainless Steel Products Complete range of stainless steel pipe, tube, sheet, plate, bar, and structural shapes in grades 304, 304L, 316L, 430, and 2205, designed for highly corrosive and extreme heat environments.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Allied Tube & ConduitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing distribution partnership as the largest distributor of Allied Tube's Gatorshield® and Flo-Coat® galvanized steel tubing products. Allied manufactures proprietary triple-layer corrosion protection products including the Flo-Coat® in-line galvanizing process.
• Kee SafetycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Kee Klamp® galvanized malleable iron structural fittings. Kee Klamp products provide mechanical connection solutions without welding for safety barriers, handrails, racks, and other structural applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Chicago Tube & Iron: Distributor of steel tube, pipe, and bar products with fabrication services across multiple US locations. Comparable as a multi-branch steel tube distributor with value-added processing serving OEM and industrial customers.
• Totten Tubes: Specialty distributor of steel pipe and tube products serving OEMs and industrial customers across the US. Directly comparable to USW in product mix (mechanical tubing, galvanized products) and SMB OEM customer focus.
• Independence Tube: Manufacturer and distributor of structural steel tubing serving construction, infrastructure, and OEM customers. Comparable product line (HSS, mechanical tubing) and overlapping end markets with USW.
• Metal Supermarkets: Franchise-based small-quantity metals distributor with 100+ locations across US, Canada, and UK. Comparable SMB-focused, will-call-friendly distribution model serving similar small OEM and contractor customers.

Broad incumbents

• Wheatland Tube (Zekelman Industries): Largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and parent of Allied Tube & Conduit — USW's flagship supplier. Comparable as the upstream manufacturer in the same pipe & tube supply chain.
• Reliance Steel & Aluminum: Largest metals service center company in North America with $15B+ revenue across 300+ locations. Comparable as a broad-line metal distributor with significant pipe & tube exposure and national branch footprint.
• Ryerson: Publicly-traded metals processor and distributor with $7B+ revenue serving industrial customers across the US and internationally. Comparable as a multi-product metals distributor with fabrication services and national reach.
• Kloeckner Metals: Global metals distributor and processor with significant US presence serving industrial OEM customers. Comparable broad-line metals distribution model with fabrication capabilities targeting similar end markets.
• SPS Companies: Parent company of US Wholesale Pipe & Tube and operator of multiple steel distribution businesses across the US. Comparable as the parent platform and as a peer steel service center group.

Regional players

• Mercer Industries: Steel tubing manufacturer and distributor serving primarily the Western US with mechanical and structural tubing products. Comparable product mix and OEM customer base, with regional rather than national overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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