Worldwide Pipe & Supply

What Worldwide Pipe & Supply does

Worldwide Pipe & Supply Inc. is a privately held industrial distribution company founded in 1998 that supplies pipes, valves, flanges, fittings, tubing, and structural steel to heavy-industry customers. Its product catalog spans seamless and welded carbon steel pipe, stainless steel pipe (304/304L, 316/316L, duplex), chrome moly (ASTM A335 P5/P9/P11/P22/P91), nickel alloy and exotic-metal pipe, API 5L line pipe, ANSI/ASME and API flanges, butt-weld and forged fittings, industrial valves (ball, gate, globe, check, butterfly, knife gate, needle, plug), mechanical/hydraulic/structural tubing, and structural steel (plate, bar, sheet, beams). Products are certified to ASTM, ASME, API, UNS, SB, DIN, and JIS standards.

The company monetizes through one-time, quote-based B2B sales priced in U.S. dollars FOB shipping point, augmented by value-added services including threading (1/4" to 12"), fabricating (cutting, beveling), coating (galvanizing, zinc plating, fusion bonding), and logistics. Revenue is generated primarily from oil & gas and petrochemical customers, with secondary exposure to construction, mechanical/industrial, alternative energy, and subsea drilling end-markets. GTM is sales-led: customers request quotes via website forms, phone (713-941-4119 / 888-903-3433) or [email protected], with Houston-based warehouse and port access enabling global fulfillment. Operations are run from Pasadena, TX (HQ) with satellite offices in Chesterfield, MO and Denver, CO. The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership, funding, or M&A history.

Name

Worldwide Pipe & Supply

Legal name

Worldwide Pipe & Supply Inc.

Website

https://worldwidepipe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Worldwide Pipe & Supply is a privately held industrial distributor of pipes, valves, flanges, fittings, tubing, and structural steel, primarily serving oil & gas and petrochemical customers via quote-based B2B sales with value-added threading, fabricating, coating, and logistics services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pipe, Valve, and Fitting Distribution

NAICS

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD), Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

Keywords

• Industrial pipe distribution
• Pipe fittings supplier
• Flanges and valves
• Structural steel products
• Industrial tubing supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Product Sales: Revenue generated from selling pipe, valves, flanges, fittings, tubing, and structural steel products to industrial customers. Orders are priced in U.S. dollars, FOB shipping point. Pricing is quote-based and subject to terms shown on Seller's Acknowledgment and Invoice.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Worldwide Pipe & Supply is an industrial pipe, valves, flanges, fittings, tubing, and structural steel distributor founded in 1998. The company stocks seamless and welded carbon steel pipe, stainless steel pipe, chrome moly pipe, nickel alloy pipe, butt weld and forged fittings, flanges, industrial valves, mechanical/hydraulic/structural tubing, and structural steel products. It complements this inventory with value-added services including threading, fabricating, coating, and logistics, supporting industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, construction, mechanical, and alternative energy.

Product overview

Worldwide Pipe & Supply is an industrial pipe, valves, flanges, fittings, tubing, and structural steel distributor founded in 1998. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products including seamless and welded carbon steel pipe, stainless steel pipe, chrome moly pipe, nickel alloy pipe, butt weld and forged fittings, industrial flanges, valves (ball, gate, globe, check, butterfly, knife gate, needle, and plug), mechanical/hydraulic/structural tubing, and structural steel (plate, bar, sheet, beams). The product lineup is complemented by value-added services including threading, fabricating, coating (galvanizing, zinc plating, fusion bonding), and logistics. The company serves industries including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Construction, Mechanical, Alternative Energy, and Subsea Drilling, with global shipping capabilities through their Houston, Texas warehouse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Pipe

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping capability for out-of-stock items when needed
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tioga Pipe Supply: Pacific Northwest-based pipe, valve, and fittings distributor serving oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial markets. Comparable mid-size independent distributor with similar product mix and customer profile.
• Edgen Murray: Global distributor of pipe, valves, fittings, and structural products serving energy and infrastructure markets. Comparable mid-market distributor with international scope and similar product breadth.
• MRC Global: Largest US distributor of pipe, valves, fittings, and related products to the energy sector. Direct competitor to Worldwide Pipe in oil & gas and petrochemical PVF distribution, though operating at vastly larger scale with international footprint.
• Texas Pipe & Supply: Houston-based pipe, valve, and fittings distributor serving oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial markets. Closely comparable size, geography, and product portfolio to Worldwide Pipe.
• Kelly Pipe: Specialty pipe distributor carrying carbon, stainless, alloy, and nickel pipe plus fittings and flanges. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer segments to Worldwide Pipe in industrial and oil & gas distribution.
• NOW Inc. Houston-based distributor of energy and industrial products including pipe, valves, and fittings. Direct competitor serving the same oil & gas and industrial customer base from the same Houston port ecosystem.
• Industrial Tube & Steel: Mid-size US distributor of steel tube, pipe, bar, and structural products serving industrial OEMs and energy customers. Comparable product mix and customer base in carbon and alloy steel distribution.

Broad incumbents

• McJunkin Red Man (legacy brand): Legacy brand of MRC Global, the dominant US PVF distributor. Comparable customer base in oil & gas upstream/midstream but operates as a much larger established incumbent.
• Vallourec: Global manufacturer and distributor of premium tubular solutions for energy and industrial markets. Adjacent competitor in OCTG and line pipe supply, serving overlapping oil & gas customers.
• Ferguson Industrial: Industrial division of Ferguson Enterprises, one of the largest US distributors of plumbing, PVF, and industrial supplies. Overlaps with Worldwide Pipe in industrial pipe and fittings, but operates at vastly larger scale across many end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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