What Jones Stephens does

Jones Stephens is a privately held B2B plumbing products distributor headquartered in Moody, Alabama, operating since 1993. The company sells an extensive catalog of plumbing repair and installation hardware to trade professionals and contractors across the United States through an account-based e-commerce platform. Its product portfolio spans approximately 19 major categories including fittings and valves, PEX plumbing systems, drainage products, couplings and gaskets, bath waste systems, gas supplies (under the PEXALGAS sub-brand), kitchen and bath fixtures, pipe insulation, hangers and supports, repair parts, and assorted plumbing tools.

The business operates on a sales-led, relationship-based go-to-market model. Ordering requires account registration, and pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with negotiated B2B pricing rather than transparent retail pricing. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of physical plumbing components for residential and commercial applications. The company maintains no disclosed API, SDK, mobile application, or AI/ML capabilities, and its technology footprint is centered on the standard e-commerce storefront and product catalog.

Jones Stephens serves two customer segments: a primary segment of licensed plumbing professionals and contractors, and a secondary DIY consumer segment. The company is private with no public listing, ticker, or disclosed ownership structure, and is not part of a disclosed parent or holding entity. There are no strategic partnerships, awards, patents, certifications, or mergers and acquisitions documented in the available data, and revenue is not disclosed.

Name

Jones Stephens

Legal name

Jones Stephens

Website

https://jonesstephens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jones Stephens is a US-based B2B distributor of plumbing repair and installation hardware, selling an extensive catalog of fittings, valves, drainage, PEX, and gas supply products to trade professionals and contractors through an account-based e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Parts & Supplies Retail (Pipes, Valves, Fittings) (CRAIADAD)

Keywords

• Plumbing supplies
• Plumbing fittings
• Drainage products
• PEX plumbing
• Gas fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Moody

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Hardware Products Sales: Jones Stephens generates revenue through the sale of plumbing repair and installation products including fittings, valves, pipes, tubing, connectors, and related hardware. Products are sold through their e-commerce platform to registered trade accounts and potentially through distribution channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Jones Stephens is a wholesale plumbing products distributor that sells an extensive catalog of plumbing repair and installation hardware through an account-based e-commerce platform. Products include fittings, valves, pipes, couplings, drainage components, bath waste systems, gas supplies, PEX plumbing systems, kitchen and bath fixtures, repair parts, and plumbing hand tools serving both residential and commercial applications.

Product overview

Jones Stephens is a wholesale plumbing supplies distributor operating an e-commerce platform. The company offers an extensive portfolio of plumbing products organized across multiple categories: Appliance Supplies & Parts (dishwasher, ice maker, range, and washing machine installation components); Bath Waste & Overflows (drain kits, trim components); Couplings & Gaskets (flexible couplings, no-hub couplings); Drainage Products (area drains, backwater valves, cleanouts, floor drains, roof drains, shower drains); Fittings & Valves (comprehensive fitting types including brass, copper, CPVC, PEX, PVC); Gas Supplies & Fittings (including PEXALGAS gas piping system); PEX Plumbing System (fittings, manifolds, pipe); Kitchen & Bath (faucets, drains, hardware); Plumbing (repair parts, water heater accessories); and Tools. The product range covers residential and commercial plumbing applications with a focus on installation supplies, repair parts, and system components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Appliance Supplies & Parts
• Bath Waste & Overflows
• Couplings & Gaskets
• Drain Openers
• Drainage Products
• Fittings & Valves
• Gas Supplies & Fittings
• Job Site Essentials
• Kitchen & Bath Bathroom products including hardware, sink faucets, bathtub/shower faucets, drains, and shower accessories. Kitchen products including air gaps, bar faucets, kitchen sink faucets, sink strainers, and soap dispensers.
• PEX Plumbing System Complete PEX plumbing system including PEX F1807, F1960, and F2159 fittings, manifolds, PEX-A pipe (oxygen barrier and potable water), PEX-B pipe, and ball valves.
• Pipe Hangers, Straps & Hooks Pipe support products including FHA straps, pipe brackets, pipe clamps, hangers, hooks, insulators, straps, and stud guards/shoes for securing plumbing pipe runs.
• Pipe Insulation Pipe insulation materials including poly insulation (self-sealing, semi-slit, tees and elbows) and rubber insulation (double stick, rolls, seamless), plus adhesives and tape.
• Plumbing Repair Parts General plumbing supplies including access panels, air admittance valves, faucet repair parts, shower pan liners, toilet repair parts, tub/shower repair parts, utility/service sinks, washing machine/dryer installation, water hammer arrestors, and water heater parts/accessories.
• Repair & Testing Parts Repair and testing components including dielectric unions/nipples, gauges/thermometers, repair clamps, and test caps/plugs for plumbing diagnostics and repair work.
• Stub Outs Stub out products including elbows, straights, and tub/shower valve connectors for plumbing rough-in installations.
• Toilet Seats Toilet seats in commercial and residential categories, available in elongated and round shapes, made from plastic or wood.
• Assorted Tools Hand tools for plumbing installation and repair including flaring/swaging tools, wrenches, brushes, drill bits/pipe taps, hand tools (crimping, deburring, pipe cutters, pliers, saws, screwdrivers, tubing cutters), pumps, soldering tools, and ties/straps.
• Tubular Tubular plumbing products in brass and plastic including bends, tailpieces, traps (P-traps, S-traps, drum traps), outlet wastes, and tubular fittings for drain assemblies.
• PEXALGAS Specialized gas piping system brand offering PEXALGAS bending tools, crimping tools, cutting tools, gas fittings, pipe coils, and reaming tools for gas installation applications.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• NIBCO: Manufacturer of plumbing valves, fittings, and flow-control products. Overlaps with Jones Stephens' fittings & valves category, but is an upstream supplier to distributors rather than a direct competitor.
• Charlotte Pipe and Foundry: Leading US manufacturer of cast iron, PVC, and ABS plumbing pipe and fittings. Comparable because its product lines (drainage, fittings, couplings) overlap directly with Jones Stephens' assortment, though Charlotte Pipe is a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Elster Group (now part of Honeywell): Manufacturer of gas meters, regulators, and related gas-fitting products overlapping with Jones Stephens' Gas Supplies & Fittings category. Comparable through product overlap in gas installation, though Honeywell operates as a diversified industrial conglomerate.

Broad incumbents

• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: Manufacturer and distributor of branded plumbing fittings and water control solutions (including SharkBite, Cash Acme, and Holby). Comparable as a plumbing fittings supplier, but operates further upstream with proprietary branded products rather than Jones Stephens' distribution-led model.
• Watsco: Largest US distributor of HVAC, heating, plumbing, and refrigeration equipment. Overlaps with Jones Stephens in plumbing product distribution and contractor customer base, but with significant HVAC/refrigeration exposure that Jones Stephens lacks.
• W.W. Grainger: Broad-line industrial MRO distributor carrying plumbing supplies, valves, fittings, and tools alongside a much wider maintenance and operations assortment. Comparable in plumbing categories but Grainger's broader catalog and enterprise customers make it an overlapping, larger incumbent.

Direct peers

• F.W. Webb Company: Northeast US plumbing, heating, and industrial supplies distributor serving contractors with branch showrooms and delivery. Closely comparable mid-sized B2B plumbing distributor competing for the same trade-account customer base.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): National distributor of construction supplies including plumbing, drainage, and specialty hardware to contractors. Comparable to Jones Stephens in product mix, trade-customer focus, and e-commerce ordering, with broader construction categories.
• Ferguson Enterprises: The largest US distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks supplies, serving residential and commercial contractors with a national branch network. Directly comparable to Jones Stephens in core plumbing product categories, target customer (licensed contractors), and B2B distribution model, but at far greater scale.

Regional players

• Uponor: Manufacturer of PEX plumbing systems, fittings, and radiant heating — a directly comparable product family to Jones Stephens' PEX Plumbing System and PEXALGAS lines. Comparable as a PEX competitor with North American presence, though primarily a manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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