Central Supply Company

What Central Supply Company does

Central Supply Company, Inc. is a privately held, Indianapolis-based wholesale distributor serving trade professionals and contractors across Indiana. The company operates as a one-stop source for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, wells & pumps, tools, and general supplies, stocking products from more than 200 manufacturers including American Standard, Delta Faucet, Honeywell, Milwaukee Tool, Moen, NIBCO, and Southwire. Five physical Indiana branch locations provide counter sales, pickup, and local delivery, while account-based pricing and invoicing underpin its B2B sales motion.

The business is delivered through a Billtrust-powered B2B e-commerce platform that requires customer login for pricing and availability, supplemented by the CSC Mobile App available on iOS and Android. Customers can place quick orders, request non-stock or special-order items, and manage accounts digitally. The company has also extended beyond pure distribution through a showroom partnership with The Elegant Kitchen and Bath, offering kitchen and bath design services alongside product sales.

Central Supply Company generates revenue primarily through one-time product sales to logged-in trade accounts, with no disclosed subscription, SaaS, or recurring fee component. Marketing channels include the company website, mobile applications, email newsletter, and X (Twitter). The firm is privately held with no disclosed parent company, investors, funding rounds, or leadership changes in the available data, and shows exceptionally strong employee retention, with over 83 retirees having served more than 25 years and 20+ current associates with 20+ years of tenure.

Name

Central Supply Company

Legal name

Central Supply Company, Inc.

Website

https://centralsupplycompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Central Supply Company is a privately held Indianapolis-based wholesale distributor of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pumps, tools, and supplies serving trade professionals and contractors across Indiana through five branch locations and a Billtrust-powered B2B e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4237), Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Building Materials & Home Improvement Distribution Centers (TLALAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wholesale / Cash-and-Carry Distribution Centers (TLALAEAB)

Keywords

• Wholesale distribution supplies
• Plumbing electrical supplies
• HVAC contractor supplies
• Industrial tools distribution
• B2B trade supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distribution of Industrial Supplies: B2B distribution of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, wells & pumps, tools, and general supplies to trade professionals and contractors. Revenue generated through product sales with account-based pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Central Supply Company is a B2B wholesale distributor of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, wells & pumps, tools, and general industrial supplies serving trade professionals and contractors. The company operates an account-based e-commerce platform alongside five physical Indiana locations, offering over 200 major manufacturer brands including Delta, Moen, NIBCO, Honeywell, and Milwaukee.

Product overview

Central Supply Company is a wholesale distributor offering a comprehensive range of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, wells & pumps, tools, and general supplies for professional contractors and tradespeople. The company operates as a B2B e-commerce platform powered by Billtrust, featuring multiple product categories (Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Wells & Pumps, Tools, and Supplies) from hundreds of manufacturer brands. The product portfolio includes fixtures, equipment, pipe and tube, valves, lighting, heating/cooling equipment, pumps, power tools, hand tools, and industrial supplies. Additional services include a mobile app for on-the-go ordering, Kitchen & Bath Design services through The Elegant Kitchen and Bath, Quick Order functionality, and Non-Stock/Special Order capabilities for products not in current inventory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plumbing Products Wholesale plumbing supplies including fixtures, equipment, pipe and tube, plumbing valves, hose bibs and hydrants, drains and drainage, plumbing hoses, and bathroom specialties, sold to trade professionals and contractors.
• Electrical Products Electrical supplies including boxes and fittings, distribution equipment, lighting, ventilation and fans, wire management, wire, conduit and accessories, and wiring devices for trade and contractor use.
• HVAC Products Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning supplies including cooling equipment, ductwork and air quality products, heating equipment, HVAC controls and thermostats, roof materials, and venting.
• Wells & Pumps Water well and pump products including pumps, pump controls, and pump accessories for residential and commercial water systems.
• Tools Professional tools including power tools, hand tools, blades and bits, jobsite accessories, machining and metal work equipment, outdoor and landscaping equipment, testing instruments, tool storage, and welding and soldering equipment.
• General Supplies General supplies including adhesives, sealants and tape, apparel and safety gear, chemicals, compounds, oils and paints, fasteners and hardware, janitorial and cleaning products, lubricants, machining and metal work supplies, material handling and lifting equipment, painting supplies, raw materials, and welding and soldering supplies.
• CSC Mobile App Mobile application available on Apple App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android enabling trade customers to shop, order, and manage accounts on-the-go.
• Kitchen & Bath Design Services Design services through The Elegant Kitchen and Bath, offering design consultation from inspiration to creation with a wide range of choices for style, function, and finish options for kitchen and bath projects.
• Non-Stock/Special Order Service Service allowing trade customers to request products not currently in stock or place special orders for items outside standard catalog offerings.

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

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Delta FaucetmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries 222 Delta Faucet products including faucets, valves, and commercial fixtures. Featured brand on homepage.
• NIBCOmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries 1,017 NIBCO products including valves, fittings, and flow control products. Major supplier relationship.
• Honeywell InternationalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries Honeywell products including thermostats, HVAC controls, and building automation. Featured brand on homepage.
• Milwaukee ToolmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries 271 Milwaukee Tool products including power tools, hand tools, and accessories. Featured brand on homepage.
• American StandardmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries 119 American Standard products including plumbing fixtures and bathroom specialties. Featured brand on homepage.
• MoenmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries 103 Moen products including faucets and bathroom fixtures.
• SouthwiremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries 269 Southwire products including wire, conduit, and electrical accessories.
• Klein ToolsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries 55 Klein Tools products including professional hand tools and electrical tools.
• GreenleemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries 14 Greenlee products including electrical tools and equipment. Featured brand on homepage.
• Blue MonstermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries 21 Blue Monster products including professional plumbing tools and equipment. Featured brand on homepage.
• Apollo ValvesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries 6 Apollo Valves products including plumbing and heating valves. Featured brand on homepage.
• O-Z/Gedney (Emerson)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries 87+ O-Z/Gedney products including conduit bodies, connectors, and fittings for electrical applications.
• Cooper HALOmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarries 4 Cooper HALO products including recessed lighting and LED downlight housings.
• The Elegant Kitchen and BathcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKitchen and bath design studio featured on homepage. Company walks clients through design and selection process for style, function, and finish options. Provides showroom partnership for kitchen and bath projects.
• BilltrustcoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider powering the company website. Enables account management, invoicing, and B2B e-commerce capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Reliable Parts: Reliable Parts is a regional HVAC and appliance parts distributor serving contractors across the Western US. While its geography does not overlap with Central Supply, it operates a comparable trade-focused, branch-based distribution model.

Direct peers

• Winsupply: Winsupply is a wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies serving contractors through local operating companies. Its decentralized model and trade-focused customer base make it highly comparable to Central Supply's branch-based, contractor-served approach.
• Watsco: Watsco is the largest US distributor of HVAC equipment and supplies, serving contractors and dealers nationwide. It is highly comparable to Central Supply's HVAC category in product line and customer base, though at significantly greater scale and with proprietary brands.
• Rexel USA: Rexel USA is a major electrical, lighting, and energy management products distributor. It directly competes with Central Supply's electrical category and serves the same electrical contractor customer base across multiple US geographies.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Ferguson is the largest US distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks supplies serving contractors and trade professionals. It is the most directly comparable peer to Central Supply in product mix, customer base, and go-to-market model, though at vastly larger national scale.
• Johnstone Supply: Johnstone Supply is the largest HVAC parts and equipment distributor cooperative in North America. It overlaps with Central Supply's HVAC category and serves the same HVAC contractor segment, though it does not address plumbing or electrical as centrally.
• Hajoca Corporation: Hajoca is one of the largest privately held US distributors of plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial products. Its trade professional customer base and regional branch structure are closely aligned with Central Supply's operating model.
• McNaughton-McKay Electric Company: McNaughton-McKay is a regional electrical and industrial products distributor serving the Midwest, including Indiana. It competes directly with Central Supply's electrical category for the same contractor customers in overlapping Midwest geographies.
• Sonepar USA: Sonepar USA is one of the largest electrical distribution networks in North America, serving contractors and industrial customers. It is directly comparable to Central Supply's electrical distribution arm in product and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Grainger is a national broad-line industrial MRO distributor with a large B2B e-commerce platform. While not specialized in plumbing/HVAC trade, it competes for the same contractor spend via its keepStock and pro-contractor offerings, representing a broader incumbent threat.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CentralSupply

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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