What Plumbers Supply does

Plumbers Supply Co (PSC) is a privately held wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and industrial piping products headquartered at 4420 Bishop Lane in Louisville, Kentucky. The company has operated for over 100 years and serves professional trade contractors — including plumbing contractors, HVAC contractors, fire protection specialists, industrial pipe-valve-fitting (PVF) customers, and hydronics specialists — across Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee through a network of 12+ physical branch locations and a consumer-facing PSC Showroom subsidiary.

The company's core product portfolio spans 12 major categories: plumbing products, fire protection, HVAC, fittings, valves and regulators, hydronics pump and steam specialties, tools and instruments, water heaters and boilers, hangers/insulation/hardware, pipe and tubing, underground products, and chemicals/adhesives/tape — sourced from hundreds of major national brands. Underlying technology consists of a standard e-commerce storefront with account-based login, branch-level inventory visibility, the Plumbers Tech App on iOS for mobile ordering, and a Text-2-Branch SMS ordering feature. Operational integrations include the Billtrust Invoice Gateway for electronic invoice processing.

PSC's business model is a sales-led, account-based B2B wholesale distribution motion generating revenue through direct hardware sales of supplies to professional contractors. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires account login. The go-to-market combines regional branch counter sales and local delivery with online ordering, supplemented by events, training programs, social media, and a "My Trusted Contractor" referral program. Dedicated operating divisions cover Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection, Hydronics, Industrial/PVF, and Showroom, enabling segment-specialized selling within a unified distribution network.

Name

Plumbers Supply

Legal name

Plumbers Supply Co.

Website

https://plumbers-supply-co.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Plumbers Supply Co is a privately held, 100+ year-old wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and industrial piping supplies, serving professional trade contractors across Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee through 12+ branch locations, an e-commerce platform, and a mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Plumbing, HVAC & Industrial Supply Distribution

NAICS

Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4237), Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Wholesale plumbing supplies
• HVAC distribution
• Fire protection products
• Industrial pipe fittings
• Contractor supply distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale distribution of plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and industrial supplies: Revenue generated through direct sales of plumbing supplies, fittings, valves, HVAC equipment, fire protection products, and related hardware to professional contractors. The company operates as a wholesale distributor with multiple branch locations serving the Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Plumbers Supply Co is a wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and industrial pipe, valve, and fitting supplies, operating 12+ branch locations across Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee and an e-commerce platform. The company sells thousands of SKUs from hundreds of major brands across 12 product categories to professional trade contractors, with additional services including custom pipe fabrication, a Text-2-Branch ordering system, and a consumer-facing Showroom division.

Product overview

Plumbers Supply Co is a wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and industrial piping products operating across multiple branches in Kentucky, Indiana, and surrounding states. The company offers a single unified e-commerce platform and operates several specialized divisions: Plumbing (core residential/commercial products), Industrial/PVF (industrial pipe, valve, and fittings), HVAC, Fire Protection, Hydronics, and a consumer-facing Showroom division. Their product portfolio centers on 12 major categories: Plumbing Products, Fire Protection, HVAC, Fittings, Valves & Regulators, Hydronics Pump & Steam Specialties, Tools & Instruments, Water Heaters & Boilers, Hangers/Insulation/Hardware, Pipe & Tubing, Underground Products, and Chemicals/Adhesives/Tape. The company also provides ancillary services including a mobile app (Plumbers Tech App), custom pipe fabrication, Text-2-Branch communication, and an Invoice Gateway integration with Billtrust for electronic invoice processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plumbing Products Comprehensive plumbing supplies including bathroom fixtures, kitchen fixtures, laundry/utility room products, commercial sinks, water treatment and filtration systems, wall faucets, hydrants, and water monitoring equipment, sold to professional plumbing contractors and other trade buyers.
• Fire Protection Products Fire protection solutions including fire sprinkler systems, fire protection valves, fire hydrants, backflow preventers, fire blocking and sealants, cast iron and ductile iron pipe fittings, steel pipe nipples, and air compressors for fire suppression systems, sold to fire protection contractors.
• HVAC Products HVAC supplies including indoor air quality products, air filters, thermostats and controls, HVAC equipment, air distribution and ventilation systems, HVAC tools, freon refrigerants, and electrical supplies, sold to HVAC contractors and mechanical service firms.
• Fittings Extensive range of pipe fittings including push connect fittings, brass, carbon steel, copper, CPVC, PVC, malleable iron, PEX, stainless steel pipe fittings, Victaulic mechanical fittings, and specialty gas fittings and connectors, sold to trade contractors.
• Valves & Regulators Wide selection of valves including ball, check, gate, globe, butterfly, safety relief valves, backflow preventers, gas valves, solenoid valves, and pressure regulators for plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and industrial applications.
• Hydronics Pump & Steam Specialties Hydronic heating and steam products including radiant heat systems, steam traps, hydronic controls and switches, centrifugal and circulator pumps, expansion tanks, gauges and thermometers, and pump accessories, sold to hydronics specialists and HVAC contractors.
• Tools & Instruments Professional plumbing and HVAC tools including power tools, drain cleaning equipment, testing and inspection instruments, welding and soldering supplies, threading tools, hand tools, safety equipment, and accessories.
• Water Heaters & Boilers Water heating solutions including tankless, electric and gas water heaters, indirect water heaters, expansion tanks, and boiler and water heater parts and accessories.
• Hangers, Insulation, & Hardware Pipe and tube support systems including hangers, strut clamps, beam clamps, pipe and tube insulation, structural reinforcement, fasteners, and related hardware for installation support.
• Pipe & Tubing Complete pipe and tubing inventory including brass, copper, stainless steel, ductile iron, carbon steel, PVC, CPVC, and soil pipe in various sizes and schedules, plus PEX and polyethylene tubing.
• Underground Products Underground infrastructure supplies including drainage pipe and fittings, water main pipe, mechanical joint fittings, pipe restraints, water service products, water main valves, and flanged fittings.
• Chemicals, Adhesives, & Tape Industrial chemicals and consumables including adhesives and sealants, oils and lubricants, paints, duct tape, electrical tape, sealing tape, marking tape, and cleaning products for plumbing applications.
• Plumbers Tech App Mobile application for plumbers and trade contractors to access product information, browse inventory, and manage orders from their devices, available on iOS via the Apple App Store.
• Custom Pipe Fabrication Custom pipe fabrication services for specialized project requirements, providing contractors with made-to-order pipe assemblies and components.
• PSC Showroom Division Consumer-facing showroom division accessible at pscshowroom.com that serves retail customers and smaller contractors with plumbing showroom products and design services.
• Industrial/PVF Division Industrial pipe, valve, and fitting (PVF) division serving industrial and commercial customers with specialized products beyond the core plumbing catalog.
• Text-2-Branch Ordering Text messaging service allowing customers to contact their local PSC branch directly for inquiries, ordering, and branch-level support via SMS.
• PSC Guarantee Quality guarantee program ensuring product reliability and customer satisfaction on purchases made through Plumbers Supply Co branches and online channels.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Watsco: Watsco is the largest U.S. distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies, operating a wholesale distribution network across HVAC specialty contractors. It is a broader incumbent in HVAC distribution, the same category Plumbers Supply Co serves.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply): White Cap is a large U.S. distributor of construction supplies including concrete, fasteners, and mechanical/electrical products with overlapping categories. It competes with Plumbers Supply Co's underground and industrial PVF product lines in commercial construction projects.

Direct peers

• Johnstone Supply: Johnstone Supply is a cooperative wholesale distributor of HVAC and refrigeration equipment and parts serving independent contractors. Its product overlap in HVAC, the cross-trade model, and cooperative structure make it a meaningful comparable to Plumbers Supply Co.
• Hajoca Corporation: Hajoca is a large privately held U.S. wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies, operating a similar multi-branch model serving independent contractors. Its scale and product breadth closely mirror Plumbers Supply Co's value proposition.
• Winsupply: Winsupply is a wholesale distribution group comprising local plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supply companies owned by long-tenured operators. Its cooperative model and customer base of trade contractors are highly comparable to Plumbers Supply Co's go-to-market.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Ferguson is the largest U.S. wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks supplies, serving professional contractors with a multi-branch model and broad product catalog. It is the most direct competitor to Plumbers Supply Co in the same contractor customer base and product mix.
• APR Supply Co: APR Supply is a Mid-Atlantic/Midwest-focused regional plumbing, HVAC, and hydronics wholesale distributor serving professional contractors. Its geographic positioning, product breadth, and contractor-first model parallel Plumbers Supply Co's regional profile.

Regional players

• Reece Limited: Reece is the largest plumbing and bathroom supplier in Australia and New Zealand, serving trade contractors through a multi-branch network. Its business model and product mix closely mirror Plumbers Supply Co's, though it operates in a different geography.

Others

• Masco Corporation: Masco is a major manufacturer of branded plumbing and home improvement products (e.g., Delta, Peerless). It is a supplier to distributors like Plumbers Supply Co, not a direct competitor, but its presence defines the vendor ecosystem the company operates within.
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: RWC manufactures and distributes plumbing and water management products through wholesale channels. It is a supplier partner and adjacent player to wholesalers like Plumbers Supply Co rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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