CB Supplies

What CB Supplies does

CB Supplies is a Canadian manufacturer and master distributor of plumbing, hydronic heating, and HVACR products, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia. The company operates an in-house extrusion plant in Surrey producing proprietary PE-RT tubing (VIPERT) and PEX-b tubing (CANPEX, LYNX-PEX) for potable water distribution, radiant floor heating, snow/ice melting, and municipal water service applications. The product portfolio extends to MECHPRESS and MECHPRESS-G carbon steel press fittings, Diamondback CSST flexible gas piping (acquired from Tecvalco in 2022), IVAR stainless steel manifolds, PUMPTROL pressure switches, and complementary distributed lines such as American Granby plumbing and well products, copper fittings, and the VARIMIX PRO heat-pump distribution module.

The company serves wholesale distributors, plumbing and HVAC contractors, municipal water utilities, and hydronic system installers through four regional distribution centers in Canada (Surrey, Calgary, Mississauga, Bois-des-Filion) and through two US manufacturer representatives (American Granby in Liverpool, NY and G&S Sales in Salt Lake City, UT). Revenue is generated through wholesale/B2B hardware sales with downloadable price lists for both Canadian and US markets; the company is privately held under CB Supplies Ltd. with no disclosed external funding, and the President is Warren Lowe. Recent strategic activity includes a 2022 CSST acquisition, a March 2025 product extension into gas and fire-sprinkler press fittings, a new Calgary facility opening in June 2025, and back-to-back AD Canada Jacques Deschênes Supplier of the Year awards in 2023 and 2024.

Name

CB Supplies

Legal name

CB Supplies Ltd.

Website

https://cbsupplies.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CB Supplies is a Canadian manufacturer and master distributor of plumbing, hydronic heating, and HVACR products serving wholesale distributors, contractors, and municipal utilities across Canada and the United States through four regional warehouses and US manufacturer representatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing and Hydronic Heating Supplies

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC)

Keywords

• PEX plumbing tubing
• Hydronic heating products
• CSST gas piping
• Carbon steel press fittings
• HVAC distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plumbing and Hydronic Product Distribution: CB Supplies operates as a Canadian manufacturer and master distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and hydronic products. The company generates revenue through the sale of PEX/PE-RT tubing, fittings, manifolds, and related products to wholesale distributors who then serve contractors and end customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CB Supplies is a Canadian manufacturer and master distributor of plumbing, hydronic heating, and HVACR products. The company manufactures proprietary PE-RT (VIPERT), PEX-b (CANPEX), and water service (LYNX-PEX) tubing at its Surrey, BC extrusion facility, and distributes MECHPRESS carbon steel press fittings, Diamondback CSST flexible gas piping, IVAR stainless steel manifolds, and a broad assortment of complementary plumbing and HVAC components to wholesale distributors and contractors across Canada and the United States.

Product overview

CB Supplies is a Canadian manufacturer and master distributor of plumbing, hydronic heating, and HVACR products founded in 1962. The company operates a multi-product portfolio centered on proprietary tubing solutions: VIPERT™ (PE-RT tubing for potable water and radiant heating), LYNX-PEX™ (water service and reclaim water tubing), and CANPEX™ (PEX-b tubing products). The product line extends to MECHPRESS/MECHPRESS-G (carbon steel press fittings for mechanical/fire protection and gas systems), Diamondback® CSST (flexible gas piping acquired from Tecvalco), and IVAR radiant manifolds. Supporting products include copper fittings and valves, PEX/PE-RT accessories, PUMPTROL™ pressure switches, American Granby distributed products, VARIMIX PRO heating/cooling modules, ACR refrigeration fittings, and various pipe hangers, clamps, and insulation materials. The company manufactures at its Surrey, BC extrusion facility and distributes through four Canadian regional warehouses. A companion Diamondback mobile sizing app provides installation planning capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VIPERT: PE-RT tubing for potable water and radiant heating systems with oxygen barrier, manufactured in Canada with 25-year warranty.
• LYNX-PEX
• MECHPRESS
• Diamondback
• CANPEX
• IVAR

Products and services

• VIPERT PE-RT Tubing PE-RT (Polyethylene of Raised Temperature) tubing manufactured in Canada using a bimodal dual PE reactor process for potable water and radiant floor heating applications. Available in 1/4" to 2" diameters with a 25-year warranty.
• LYNX-PEX Water Service Tubing Canadian-manufactured water service and reclaim water tubing for municipal water distribution. Features 6-month UV protection, maximum chlorine resistance, burst pressure exceeding industry requirements, and optional integrated tracer wire for post-installation detection.
• CANPEX PEX-b Tubing PEX-b cross-linked polyethylene tubing product family including UV Plus (potable water), Oxy Barrier (hydronic radiant heating), and Ultra variants, backed by a 25-year warranty.
• MECHPRESS Carbon Steel Press Fittings Carbon steel press fittings designed for Schedule 10 to 40 carbon steel pipe (per NFPA 13) on nominal sizes 1/2" to 2". Features zinc-nickel coating, EPDM sealing elements, 360-degree symmetric design with double row of stainless steel grip rings, and smart leak-proof technology that visually confirms proper pressing. Sold with a 15-year limited warranty.
• MECHPRESS-G Carbon Steel Press Fittings Carbon steel press fittings sized 1/2" to 2" nominal, designed for gas and fuel oil systems. Features HNBR yellow color-coded sealing elements, zinc-nickel coating for corrosion protection, and compatibility with leading carbon pipe press tools.
• Diamondback CSST Flexible Gas Piping Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing flexible gas piping system for natural and propane gas distribution in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Provides industry-leading flow rates enabling smaller diameter pipes and fittings.
• IVAR Stainless Steel Radiant Manifolds Precision-manufactured stainless steel manifolds for radiant heating, cooling, and snow/ice melting systems. Available in 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", and 2" sizes with 2 to 12 loops and integrated flow meters for precise loop balancing.
• PUMPTROL Pressure Switches Industry-standard diaphragm-actuated pressure switches from Telemecanique Sensors (part of YAGEO) for controlling electrically driven water pumps. Features NEMA Type 1 general purpose enclosure and NSF/ANSI 372 lead-free certification.
• VARIMIX PRO Heating and Cooling Module Modular distribution system for heating and cooling applications, designed for integration with heat pumps. Combines boosting and mixing units in a compact form factor.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-year warranty on VIPERT PE-RT and CANPEX PEX-b tubing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AD Canada (AD Plumbing & Heating)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022CB Supplies has received the Jacques Deschènes Supplier of the Year award from AD Canada in both 2023 and 2024, recognizing the company's commitment to product quality, competitive pricing, reliable lead times, and exceptional service. AD Canada is a major buying group in the Canadian plumbing and heating industry.
• Tecvalco LimitedcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2022CB Supplies acquired the Diamondback line of CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing) and fittings from Tecvalco Limited, making it an outstanding addition to their broad range of products. Diamondback is an innovative building product that supplies natural gas or LP gas in buildings for appliances.
• American Granby Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican Granby Inc. serves as a US sales partner for CB Supplies, representing products in the northeastern United States from their location in Liverpool, New York. Contact: P: 315-451-1100, T: 800-776-2266.
• G&S Sales, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorG&S Sales, Inc. serves as a US sales partner for CB Supplies, representing products in the western United States from their location in Salt Lake City, Utah. Contact: P: 801-972-0659.
• YAGEO Group (Telemecanique Sensors)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCB Supplies carries the PUMPTROL Pressure Switch from Telemecanique Sensors, part of YAGEO. PUMPTROL is an industry-standard pump controller with a 1-year warranty, manufactured in an ISO 9001 certified facility.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Uponor North America: Uponor is a leading global manufacturer of PEX plumbing and radiant heating systems, directly competing with CB Supplies' VIPERT PE-RT, CANPEX PEX-b, and IVAR radiant manifolds. Both companies serve residential and commercial hydronic and plumbing markets through wholesale distribution and contractor channels.
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation (SharkBite): RWC owns SharkBite and other PEX/copper push-fit and press-fit plumbing brands sold through wholesale distributors. Its product mix in PEX tubing, fittings, and push-to-connect valves directly overlaps with CB Supplies' tubing and MECHPRESS offering.
• Rehau Industries: Rehau manufactures PEX plumbing and radiant heating/cooling systems, including RAUPEX and EVERLOC+, directly competing with CB Supplies' VIPERT, CANPEX, and LYNX-PEX tubing lines. Both serve hydronic and plumbing markets through wholesale and contractor channels in North America.
• Viega LLC: Viega is a leading manufacturer of press-fit fittings (ProPress for copper/carbon steel) used in plumbing, mechanical, and gas systems, directly competing with CB Supplies' MECHPRESS carbon steel press fittings. Both companies target commercial mechanical and residential plumbing contractors via wholesale distribution.
• Ward Manufacturing: Ward Manufacturing is a US producer of malleable iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel pipe fittings, including cast iron fittings and CSST-related gas distribution components. It overlaps with CB Supplies' MECHPRESS carbon steel fittings and Diamondback CSST product lines.
• IPEX (Aliaxis): IPEX, part of Aliaxis, is a Canadian-headquartered manufacturer of plastic piping systems (PVC, CPVC, PEX, PE) for plumbing, mechanical, and municipal applications. It directly competes with CB Supplies' LYNX-PEX water service tubing and broader plastic pipe offering in the Canadian market.

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Industries: Mueller Industries manufactures copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic plumbing products, including copper tube and fittings that compete with CB Supplies' copper fittings and tube offering. It is a broader, vertically integrated metals manufacturer rather than a hydronic specialist.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water is a large North American manufacturer of plumbing, water quality, and flow-control products. It overlaps with CB Supplies' plumbing fittings, valves, and water service tubing through wholesale and OEM channels, but operates as a broad multi-category incumbent rather than a tubing specialist.
• NIBCO Inc. NIBCO is a US manufacturer of copper, plastic, and metal plumbing fittings, valves, and piping components sold through wholesale distributors. It overlaps with CB Supplies' fittings and copper product categories but operates as a broad multi-category incumbent across plumbing and industrial flow control.

Regional players

• Bow Plumbing (Canplas): Bow Plumbing, part of Canplas, is a Canadian manufacturer of plastic plumbing fittings, drains, and water management products. It is a regional peer competing in the Canadian wholesale plumbing market with overlapping fittings and plastic piping categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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