Ferguson Industrial

What Ferguson Industrial does

Ferguson Industrial is a US national industrial supply chain service provider specializing in pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products. It operates as a business segment of Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, with 178 distribution locations across the United States and a workforce of 2,500+ associates serving contractors, engineers, and facility managers in industries including chemical processing, oil and gas refining, power generation, food and beverage, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, aerospace and defense, pulp and paper, metals and mining, marine, nuclear, and EPC firms.

The company's offering spans five primary revenue streams: PVF product distribution (manual valves, automated valves, control valves, instrumentation, fluid sealing equipment from manufacturers such as Limitorque, Spirax Sarco, and Powell), MRO product sales, flow control solutions delivered through ISO-certified valve service centers, specialty fabrication (pipe lining, HDPE fusion, sanitary fabrication, and gasket fabrication), and integrated supply / vendor managed inventory managed through the proprietary Automated Supply Program (ASP) software platform. Underlying technology is conventional industrial distribution and configuration software rather than AI-enabled systems. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 17025, ASME-BPE, and 3-A sanitary certifications that enable access to regulated end markets.

Commercially, Ferguson Industrial runs a B2B field sales and direct branch distribution model with quote-based pricing, no public e-commerce pricing, and a national accounts structure for multi-site enterprise customers. Distribution is supported by 15 strategic distribution centers, $4B+ in MRO and packaging inventory under management, and $30B in global purchasing power across 37,000+ manufacturer relationships. Direct enterprise field sales target large industrial facilities across chemical, oil and gas, power generation, pulp and paper, and manufacturing sectors, with project management, turnaround support, and integrated supply services for multi-location organizations. The company is privately held as part of Ferguson Enterprises, LLC and does not disclose revenue figures.

Name

Ferguson Industrial

Legal name

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC

Website

https://fergusonindustrial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ferguson Industrial is a US national distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) and MRO supplies, operating 178 locations with 2,500+ associates. It serves chemical, oil and gas, power, food and beverage, biopharmaceutical, aerospace, and other industrial customers with distribution, fabrication, and integrated supply services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial PVF Distribution and MRO Supply

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial PVF distribution
• Pipe valves fittings
• MRO supply services
• Flow control solutions
• Integrated supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport News

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PVF Product Distribution: Distribution of Pipe, Valves, and Fittings (PVF) products including manual valves, automated valves, control valves, instrumentation, and fluid sealing equipment from approved manufacturers
2. MRO Product Sales: Sale of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies including safety products, industrial fasteners, and everyday essentials for industrial facilities
3. Flow Control Solutions: ISO Certified Valve Service Centers providing valve automation, repair, testing, and technical expertise services
4. Specialty Fabrication: Custom fabrication services including pipe lining (PTFE, PP, PVDF), HDPE fusion, sanitary fabrication, and gasket fabrication
5. Integrated Supply / Vendor Managed Inventory: Managed services including inventory management, procurement services, storeroom management, and dispensing machines for MRO supply chain optimization

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ferguson Industrial is a national industrial distribution company supplying Pipe, Valves, and Fittings (PVF), MRO products, sanitary process products, HDPE products, plastic-lined products, and safety products from approved manufacturers. It complements distribution with value-added capabilities including ISO-certified flow control solutions, custom fabrication (pipe lining, HDPE fusion, sanitary, gasket), project management, turnarounds, and integrated supply / vendor managed inventory services powered by its proprietary ASP software platform.

Product overview

Ferguson Industrial is a leading national distributor of industrial Pipe, Valves, and Fittings (PVF), MRO supplies, and specialty services operating 178 locations across the United States with over 2,500 associates. The company offers a diversified portfolio organized around multiple product categories: Flow Control Products (manual valves, automated valves, control valves, instrumentation, and fluid sealing equipment) and PVF Products form the core industrial offering, supported by Sanitary Process Products (3-A and ASME-BPE certified for food, beverage, and biopharm), HDPE Products (pipe, fittings, and fabrication for marine, mining, and industrial applications), MRO Products, HF Alky Products (specialty for refineries), and Plastic Lined Products (Resistoflex and XOMOX for chemical resistance). Key branded products include FNW, Limitorque, DK-LOK, ErectaStep, Garlock, and Spirax Sarco. Services include Flow Control Solutions (ISO Certified Valve Service Centers), HDPE Fusion & Fabrication Services, Pipe Lining Fabrication, Sanitary Fabrication, Gasket Fabrication, Project Management, and Integrated Supply Services powered by the proprietary Automated Supply Program (ASP) software platform. The company also provides the Automated Valve Configurator tool for valve design and The Blue Book training handbook.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flow Control Products Industrial valves, actuators, accessories, and instrumentation from approved manufacturers including manual valves, automated valves, control valves, instrumentation, and fluid sealing and rotating equipment.
• PVF Products Pipe, Valves, and Fittings (PVF) products including pipe, fittings, flanges, gaskets, industrial fasteners, and steam specialties for industrial applications.
• Sanitary Process Products 3-A certified and ASME-BPE-approved sanitary process products including sanitary fittings, tubing, gaskets, valves, industrial steam boilers, instrumentation, process pumps, components, tank components, and washdown stations for food, beverage, dairy, and biopharmaceutical industries.
• HDPE Products High-density polyethylene pipe and fabricated products including HDPE fittings, dual containment, docks and floating structures, fish pens, and manholes and vaults for industrial, marine, mining, landfill, and agricultural applications.
• MRO Products Maintenance, repair, and operations supplies including safety products and industrial work platforms to keep facilities running.
• HF Alky Products Specialty PVF products for hydrofluoric alkylation applications in refineries, including specialty low-res carbon pipe and fittings for highly corrosive applications.
• Plastic Lined Products

Quantifiable outcome

• 24.2% first-year cost savings for oil and gas equipment manufacturer
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

54 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Limitorque (Flowserve)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Limitorque actuators for valve automation applications. Ferguson Industrial provides sales, technical support, and repair services for Limitorque products including quarter-turn electric actuators.
• FNWcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrand partner for FNW valves, actuators, and flow control products including segmented V-ball valves and AD-series actuators.
• DK-LOKcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of DK-LOK fittings and valves for industrial applications.
• Spirax SarcocoreTechnology or IntegrationSteam specialties and steam system solutions provider for industrial applications.
• GarlockcoreTechnology or IntegrationGasket and sealing solutions including GYLON EPIX products and compressed sheet materials for industrial sealing applications.
• ResistoflexcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized stocking and fabricating distributor for Resistoflex plastic-lined pipe and valves including ATL, CONQUEST, expansion joints, hoses, and chemical-resistant products for demanding environments up to 500°F.
• XOMOX (Crane)coreTechnology or IntegrationPlastic-lined valves including sleeved plug valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves with integral dovetail lock-and-groove design features.
• McElroycoreTechnology or IntegrationLarge fleet of McElroy fusion equipment for rental and sale including TracStar and MegaMc machines from ½" through 65". Authorized repair facilities and certified factory-trained fusion technicians.
• Steel & O'BriencoreTechnology or IntegrationSanitary process products partner providing hygienic processing equipment for food, beverage, and dairy industries.
• Alfa LavalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSanitary process equipment and components for high-purity applications in biopharm and food & beverage industries.
• VNE CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationStainless steel sanitary fittings and components for hygienic processing applications.
• DixoncoreTechnology or IntegrationSanitary fittings and valves for food, beverage, and dairy processing applications.
• Omega EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstrumentation and measurement solutions for sanitary process applications.
• 3McoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety products partner providing personal protective equipment and workplace safety solutions.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety products partner for spill kits and protective equipment.
• DuPontcoreTechnology or IntegrationProtective apparel and safety products for industrial workplace safety applications.
• Kimberly Clark ProfessionalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety and spill control products for industrial workplace safety applications.
• ERB SafetycoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety products for industrial workplace safety applications.
• SAS SafetycoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety products and spill kits for industrial applications.
• Meltblown Technologies (MBT)coreTechnology or IntegrationEmergency spill control and containment products including absorbents for workplace safety.
• ArmateckcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial flow control products and valve solutions.
• ErectaStepcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial work platforms and safe access solutions for industrial facilities.
• Apollo ValvescoreTechnology or IntegrationValve products including resilient seated butterfly valves and manual valves.
• Ladish ValvescoreTechnology or IntegrationBall valves including resilient and metal seated options.
• Powell ValvescoreTechnology or IntegrationGate valves, check valves, and globe valves for industrial applications.
• VelancoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobe valves and engineered valves for challenging applications.
• Asahi AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationValve solutions for industrial applications.
• Jamesbury (Valmet)coreTechnology or IntegrationHigh-performance butterfly valves and quarter-turn rotary actuators.
• Vogt ValvescoreTechnology or IntegrationValve products for industrial applications.
• DSS ValvecoreTechnology or IntegrationKnife gate valves for critical service applications.
• Stonel (Valmet)coreTechnology or IntegrationProcess valve solutions.
• Nil-CorcoreTechnology or IntegrationValve products for specialized applications.
• OMB ValvescoreTechnology or IntegrationValve solutions including cryogenic valves.
• FlexitalliccoreTechnology or IntegrationGasket and sealing solutions for industrial applications.
• NOV FiberglasscoreTechnology or IntegrationFiberglass piping systems and products.
• BradleycoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety and plumbing products for industrial applications.
• AndronacocoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial products distributor and partner for specialty applications.
• Conely CompositescoreTechnology or IntegrationComposite products for industrial applications.
• YVIcoreTechnology or IntegrationValve products for industrial applications.
• RathGibsoncoreTechnology or IntegrationSanitary tubing and process components for biopharm and food & beverage.
• United IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationSanitary process products for food, beverage, and dairy industries.
• Behringer CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSanitary process systems and components.
• AquasyncoreTechnology or IntegrationSanitary process products for hygienic applications.
• Ace SanitarycoreTechnology or IntegrationSanitary fittings and process components.
• ReotempcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstrumentation and measurement for sanitary applications.
• Newman Sanitary Gasket CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationSanitary gaskets and sealing solutions for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical.
• ITTcoreTechnology or IntegrationProcess pumps and sanitary equipment.
• LJ StarcoreTechnology or IntegrationSanitary instrumentation and process components.
• StrahmancoreTechnology or IntegrationProcess valves and industrial washing equipment.
• Rubber FabcoreTechnology or IntegrationSanitary gaskets, seals, and hose assemblies.
• Trimteck/OptimuxcoreTechnology or IntegrationSanitary process products and components.
• SkillsUSAminorOthersNational partnership supporting skilled trades workforce development through career and technical education programs.
• mikeroweWORKS FoundationminorOthersPartnership supporting theskilled workforce initiative and workforce readiness programs.
• Homes for Our TroopsminorOthersNational nonprofit partnership building mortgage-free, specially-adapted homes for post-9/11 Veterans severely injured in the line of duty.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Crane Co. Crane Co. is a diversified industrial manufacturer whose XOMOX and Crane ChemPharma brands are core supplier partners of Ferguson Industrial; comparable as a key vendor whose channel decisions directly affect Ferguson Industrial's flow control business.
• Spirax Sarco: Spirax Sarco is a global specialist in steam and thermal energy solutions and a key Ferguson Industrial brand partner; comparable as a manufacturer-side peer that sells partly through distributors like Ferguson Industrial.
• Flowserve: Flowserve is a leading manufacturer of pumps, valves, and seals and a key supplier partner (Limitorque) of Ferguson Industrial; relevant as a channel partner whose direct sales strategy could either complement or threaten Ferguson Industrial's distribution role.

Direct peers

• MSC Industrial: MSC Industrial Direct is a national distributor of metalworking and industrial MRO supplies, overlapping with Ferguson Industrial's MRO product lines and serving similar maintenance and operations buyers in heavy industry.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied Industrial Technologies distributes industrial bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and MRO products to maintenance and OEM customers, overlapping meaningfully with Ferguson Industrial's fluid power and MRO offerings.
• WinWholesale: WinWholesale is a large US-owned group of PVF, plumbing, and industrial distribution companies, with subsidiaries that compete head-to-head with Ferguson Industrial in pipe, valves, and fittings distribution to industrial customers.
• HD Supply (White Cap): HD Supply's White Cap business is one of the largest direct competitors in industrial PVF and specialty distribution in the US, serving contractors and industrial customers with pipe, valves, fittings, tools, and MRO supplies through a comparable branch-based model.

Broad incumbents

• W.W. Grainger: Grainger is the largest broad-line industrial MRO distributor in North America, competing directly with Ferguson Industrial in the maintenance supplies and safety product categories and increasingly in integrated supply services.
• Brenntag: Brenntag is the world's largest chemical and ingredient distribution company, broadly comparable as a large-scale industrial distributor with similar value-added services and vertical specialization in process industry customers.

Emerging players

• Mueller Industries: Mueller Industries manufactures copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products including pipe and fittings sold through distribution; it is a supplier-adjacent peer that competes with Ferguson Industrial at the product level rather than the distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ferguson-industrial

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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