Coburn Supply Co.

What Coburn Supply Co. does

Coburn Supply Company, Inc. is a privately held, Texas-incorporated wholesale distributor of building products founded in 1934 and headquartered in Beaumont, Texas. The company distributes plumbing, HVAC, electrical, waterworks, lighting, kitchen, bath, appliance, tool, and fastener supplies through a network of 56-57 physical branch locations spanning Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama, with a primary customer base of licensed trade professionals (plumbers, HVAC technicians, electricians) and a secondary base of homeowners and DIY consumers. Coburn operates a hybrid go-to-market combining in-branch sales, a B2B contractor portal branded 'For the Pros,' and a consumer-facing e-commerce storefront at coburns.com built on Roc Commerce Cloud with BOPIS fulfillment, supplemented by the Coburn's Connect mobile application for iOS and Android. Revenue is generated principally through hardware sales at distribution-level margins, with account-based pricing for registered trade customers and quote-driven pricing on most SKUs; the company offers complementary services including Kitchen & Bath Showrooms, Tech Services Resource Hubs (calculators, tips, videos), and Education & Training courses for HVAC professionals.

The business is led by President Patrick Maloney and has remained independent under closely held ownership with no disclosed private equity, venture capital, or parent company relationship. Technology infrastructure centers on the Roc Commerce Cloud e-commerce platform with conventional web analytics (Google Analytics, Hotjar, Matomo, Heatmap), live chat, and mobile-app-driven account management; no proprietary AI/ML, API, or developer-ecosystem components are disclosed. Strategic positioning emphasizes local same-day supply access via the dense branch network, 90+ years of brand equity in the Gulf Coast region, and incremental omnichannel investment to defend against pure-play e-commerce competitors while deepening wallet share with existing trade accounts through expanded product categories such as lighting, fans, irrigation, and home decor.

Name

Coburn Supply Co.

Legal name

Coburn Supply Company, Inc.

Website

https://coburns.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Coburn Supply Co. is a 90+ year-old, privately held wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and waterworks supplies, serving trade professionals and homeowners through 56-57 branches across Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama, plus an e-commerce site and mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building products distribution

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Improvement & DIY (Tools, Hardware, Paint) Distribution (CRAOAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ), Lighting & Electrical Supplies for Home Distribution (CRAOAFAG), Kitchen & Bath (Cabinetry, Fixtures, Plumbing) Distribution (CRAOAFAF)

Keywords

• Building products distribution
• Plumbing supplies
• HVAC supplies
• Electrical supplies
• Contractor supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Abita Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale/distribution of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and waterworks supplies: Coburn Supply generates revenue through the sale of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, waterworks, and related building supplies to trade professionals (contractors, plumbers, HVAC technicians, electricians) and homeowners. Revenue is derived from both in-branch sales at 56+ retail locations and online e-commerce transactions. The company offers account-based pricing for registered trade customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Coburn Supply distributes plumbing, HVAC, electrical, waterworks, appliances, lighting, tools, and fastener products through 56+ physical branch locations across Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama, supported by an e-commerce platform and a mobile app. The company serves both licensed trade professionals (plumbers, HVAC technicians, electricians, contractors) and homeowners/DIY customers, offering account-based pricing for trade accounts and dedicated contractor resources including a 'For the Pros' portal, technical resource hubs, and education/training programs.

Product overview

Coburn Supply Co. is a wholesale distribution company serving contractors and homeowners with a comprehensive catalog of building and home improvement products across 18+ major categories. The company operates primarily as a brick-and-mortar distributor with an e-commerce storefront, mobile app (Coburn's Connect), and B2B contractor portal. Their product portfolio spans Appliances, Bathroom Products, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Waterworks, Tools, Lighting, Kitchen Products, Fans, and Fasteners & Hardware. The company also offers complementary services including Tech Services Resource Hubs (technical calculators, tips, and guides), Kitchen & Bath Showrooms for design inspiration, and Education & Training courses. They distribute products from manufacturer brands including Noritz (tankless water heaters), ADS (pipe connectors), ADP (manufactured housing HVAC), and NDR Lighting (LED fixtures).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coburn's Connect: Mobile application for shopping, pricing access, account management, invoice review, and customer contact.
• Coburn Products

Products and services

• Appliances Home appliances including cooktops, dishwashers, laundry equipment, microwaves, outdoor cooking, range hoods, ranges, refrigerators, small and specialty appliances, and wall ovens.
• Bathroom products
• Electrical supplies Electrical supplies including cable management, conduit fittings, electrical boxes and covers, generators, home hardware, industrial automation and controls, motors drives and gearboxes, power distribution equipment, transformers, wire terminals and connectors, wires cables and cords, and wiring devices.
• HVAC products Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration supplies including ACR copper tube and line sets, air conditioners, air handlers, ductwork, grilles registers and diffusers, heating equipment, humidity control, indoor air quality products, thermostats, packaged units, and refrigerant storage and handling equipment.
• Plumbing supplies Plumbing supplies including pipes, fittings, valves, water heaters (including tankless), drains, pumps, and commercial products.
• Waterworks supplies Water infrastructure products including meters, valves, corporation stops, drainage systems, fire protection, manhole covers, fittings, and water tanks.
• Tools and equipment Professional tools and equipment including power tools, hand tools, diagnostic equipment, outdoor power equipment, safety supplies, and tool storage.
• Lighting products Lighting solutions for residential and commercial applications including bathroom lighting, ceiling fans, kitchen lighting, lamps, landscape lighting, and light bulbs.
• Kitchen products Kitchen fixtures and accessories including garbage disposals and parts, kitchen and bar faucets, sinks, and water filtration systems.
• Ceiling and commercial fans Ceiling fans and commercial/residential fan solutions with accessories including blades, down rods, light kits, and remote controls.
• Fasteners and hardware Hardware supplies including chains, ropes, fasteners, screws, hangers, struts, straps, and tie-downs for construction and plumbing applications.
• Coburn's Connect mobile app Mobile application enabling customers to shop, access pricing, manage accounts, contact the company, review invoices, and more. Available on iOS and Android.
• Tech Services Resource Hubs Online resource centers providing calculators, tips, charts, videos, and technical information for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and waterworks professionals.
• Kitchen & Bath Showroom Design inspiration and showroom services for kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects.
• Contractor & Trade Professional Portal Online portal ('For the Pros') for contractors allowing account access, order placement, and product price/availability checking.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Winsupply: Cooperative-style wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with regional operating companies. Comparable on multi-line trade distribution, contractor customer base, and regional branch model.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest US distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks supplies, serving residential and commercial contractors. Closest comparable in product mix and trade-customer model, though national in scale versus Coburn's regional Gulf Coast footprint.
• Watsco: Largest US distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies, serving HVAC contractors. Highly comparable on the HVAC side of Coburn's business and on trade-professional GTM, though Watsco is more HVAC-pure.
• Hajoca Corporation: US wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial products serving contractors. Strongly comparable to Coburn's in product categories, contractor customer base, and branch-led distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• SRS Distribution: National distributor of roofing, building products, and related supplies serving contractors. Comparable in scale, branch-based contractor distribution, and private-equity-backed growth playbook.
• Pool Corporation: Largest US distributor of pool supplies, equipment, and related products to professionals. Comparable specialty-distribution business model with branch network, trade customer base, and digital ordering.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction): US distributor of construction supplies and tools to professional contractors. Broader construction-supply incumbent with overlapping contractor customers, particularly relevant to Coburn's tools and fastener categories.

Regional players

• Morrison Supply Company: Texas-headquartered plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks distributor serving contractors across the Southwest. Closely comparable regional competitor with overlapping Texas footprint and similar product mix.
• Reece Limited: Australia- and US-leading plumbing and bathroom products distributor. Strongly comparable in plumbing-led product mix and trade-customer model, though operating in a different geography.
• ACH Supply: Regional plumbing and HVAC distributor in the Southeast US. Comparable product mix and trade-customer focus, with overlapping Gulf Coast geography creating direct regional competition.

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

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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