Lowe's Pro Supply

What Lowe's Pro Supply does

Lowe's Pro Supply is a B2B commercial accounts division of Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW), operating as a dedicated MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) distribution platform for professional contractors, tradespeople, and facility maintenance professionals. The business combines an e-commerce storefront at lowesprosupply.com with 30+ company-owned branches across major US metropolitan areas, offering same-day delivery (orders placed by 10am) and next-day delivery service across thousands of cities. Its catalog spans 30+ product categories — appliances, appliance parts, HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical, lighting, hardware, locks, water heaters, safety/PPE, janitorial, pool, ceiling fans, doors, and cabinets — alongside value-added services including project support, custom fabrication, cabinet refacing, professional installation (via Lowe's Pro Renovations), paint services, and eProcurement integration for enterprise purchasing workflows.

The revenue model is transactional: unit-pricing on MRO supplies with account-based pricing granted to registered professional customers, billed on a pay-as-you-go basis. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by inside sales via a dedicated phone line (866-630-6747) and account services. Customer acquisition is driven through organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Vimeo), email newsletters, and a new-customer promotion offering 20% off first purchases up to $5,000. The business operates exclusively in the United States and does not separately disclose financial results, with all economic activity consolidated into its parent company's reported financials.

Name

Lowe's Pro Supply

Legal name

Lowe's Companies Inc.

Website

https://lowesprosupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Lowe's Pro Supply is a B2B MRO distribution division of Lowe's Companies Inc., serving professional contractors, tradespeople, and maintenance professionals through 30+ US branches, an e-commerce platform, and same-day delivery across thousands of cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

MRO Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4234), Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423730), Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42383)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners) (TLAKAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workplace/Jobsite Supplies Retail (Site Consumables, Tarps, Ropes, Chains) (CRAIADAN), Construction, Hardware & MRO Supply Clubs (Trades/Contractors) (CRAEAEAG)

Keywords

• MRO supplies distribution
• Professional contractor supplies
• Commercial building products
• HVAC plumbing supplies
• Maintenance repair supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices31 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Transaction-based sales of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies including HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical, appliances, hardware, and building materials to professional contractors and tradespeople.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lowe's Pro Supply operates a B2B e-commerce platform and 30+ branch network selling maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies including HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical, appliances, hardware, lighting, safety, janitorial, pool, and building materials to professional contractors, facility managers, and maintenance professionals. It complements the catalog with services such as project support, installation, custom fabrication, cabinet refacing, paint, and eProcurement integration. The offering targets professional job-site supply needs with same-day and next-day delivery.

Product overview

Lowe's Pro Supply is a B2B e-commerce platform serving professional contractors and maintenance operations with over 30 product categories spanning appliances, HVAC equipment & parts, plumbing, electrical, hardware, lighting, safety equipment, janitorial supplies, pool maintenance, and building materials. The platform operates across 30+ nationwide branch locations offering same-day delivery. The core offering combines an e-commerce catalog with professional services including project support, custom fabrication (cabinet refacing, window coverings, countertops), installation services, and eProcurement integration for enterprise customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lowe's Pro Supply E-Commerce Platform

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lowe'sparent companyOthersLowe's Pro Supply is a subsidiary of Lowe's Companies, Inc., leveraging the parent company's extensive supply chain, brand recognition, and distribution infrastructure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest US distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks supplies, serving professional contractors with a deep branch network. Highly comparable to Lowe's Pro Supply's plumbing and HVAC distribution core.
• HD Supply (Home Depot Pro): Formerly a public company (now owned by Home Depot), HD Supply is the closest direct competitor to Lowe's Pro Supply — a B2B distributor of MRO, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies serving professional contractors with branch delivery and online ordering.
• Rexel: Global electrical and HVAC distributor serving professional contractors with branches and digital ordering. Strong overlap with Lowe's Pro Supply's electrical and HVAC distribution categories.
• W.W. Grainger: Broad-line industrial distributor with a KeepStock and B2B e-commerce platform serving maintenance professionals. Grainger's MRO catalog and same-day delivery model overlap directly with Lowe's Pro Supply.
• SRS Distribution: National building-products distributor serving roofing, plumbing, HVAC, and irrigation contractors. Directly comparable branch-based B2B distribution model targeting the same professional contractor segments.

Emerging players

• SupplyHouse.com: Digital-first distributor of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical supplies targeting professional contractors. Competitive threat in the same online B2B channel as Lowe's Pro Supply, particularly for plumbing and HVAC SKUs.
• McMaster-Carr: Direct-to-professional industrial supplier with a dominant e-commerce catalog of hardware, fittings, and maintenance supplies. Comparable in the digital procurement experience for professional buyers.

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: Large industrial distributor serving metalworking, maintenance, and MRO customers via catalog and digital channels. Comparable business model in B2B MRO supply with broad industrial product coverage.
• Amazon Business: The principal digital disruptor in B2B MRO procurement, offering broad assortments, business pricing, and eProcurement integrations. Indirect but increasingly direct competitive overlap with Lowe's Pro Supply's online channel.
• Fastenal: Industrial and construction supply distributor with branches, on-site vending, and B2B services. While more fasteners/industrial-focused, Fastenal's branch-based contractor-supply model is comparable to Lowe's Pro Supply's distribution strategy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LowesProSupply
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lowesprosupply7756
• Facebookfacebook.com/LowesProSupplyMRO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lowesprosupply
• Instagraminstagram.com/lowesprosupply

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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