Ameripipe Supply

What Ameripipe Supply does

Ameripipe Supply, Inc. is a privately held, Dallas-headquartered wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, fittings, and fire protection equipment serving contractors and industrial customers primarily across the Texas and broader Southwest market. The firm was founded in 1979 and operates with 51-100 employees from its headquarters at 11430 Denton Dr, Dallas, supplemented by multiple regional branch locations that support both will-call and delivery. Its core product portfolio spans carbon steel pipe (Schedule 10/40, XH, seamless, line pipe), fire sprinklers and accessories (standard, extended, residential, storage, dry, high pressure), plastic pipe and fittings (CPVC, MCPVC, DWV), grooved and threaded fittings in cast iron, ductile iron, malleable iron, stainless steel, and forged steel variants, hangers and supports, a broad valve offering (ball, butterfly, gate, check, globe, alarm, backflow, dry pipe), copper, brass, weld fittings and flanges, and miscellaneous industrial and oilfield supplies.

The company's underlying commercial technology is the Billtrust B2B eCommerce platform, which powers the online storefront, product catalog, customer account registration, and order processing. Customer accounts receive login-protected pricing and availability views, can apply for open trade credit lines, and can place special orders for non-stock items. Distribution relies on a mix of direct website orders, phone sales (866.551.7307), and physical branch pickup, with manufacturer partnerships spanning NIBCO, Victaulic, Globe, nVent (ERICO), IPEX, Spears, Wheatland, AB&I Foundry, Ames, and other industrial brands. Ameripipe also offers in-house custom fabrication services for fire protection systems, headlined by its role fabricating and delivering the fire protection systems at AT&T Stadium.

Go-to-market is a traditional regional B2B distribution model: account-based pricing with monthly billing and trade credit, vertical segmentation prioritizing fire protection contractors with mechanical/industrial contractors as a secondary segment, and digital marketing through downloadable technical PDFs and a newsletter capture on the company website. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through hardware sales of distributed components, with fabrication services representing a smaller, project-based revenue stream tied to jobs such as sports venues and large commercial builds.

Name

Ameripipe Supply

Legal name

Ameripipe Supply, Inc

Website

https://ameripipe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ameripipe Supply is a privately held Dallas-based wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, fittings, and fire protection equipment, serving fire protection and mechanical contractors across the Texas/Southwest region with a 25,000-SKU inventory and custom fabrication services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pipe, Valves, and Fittings Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFALAC

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Specialty Trade Contractors (MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)

SECONDARYIMAIAJAK

Fire Hydrant & Standpipe Inspection, Testing & Service

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Fire Protection & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers)

SECONDARYTLAKAHAJ

Specialty Power Systems MRO (Generators, Compressors, Pumps, Welders)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Specialty Vehicle & Equipment MRO (Construction, Agricultural, Material Handling)

Keywords

• Industrial pipe distribution
• Pipe fittings supply
• Fire protection equipment
• Valves wholesale distribution
• Plumbing mechanical supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distribution of industrial pipe, fittings, valves and fire protection equipment: Revenue generated through the distribution and sale of industrial piping components including steel pipe, sprinklers, valves, fittings, and related accessories to contractors and industrial customers. B2B transaction model with account-based pricing and credit terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ameripipe Supply is a wholesale distributor of industrial pipe, fittings, valves, and fire protection equipment serving contractors and industrial customers from its Dallas, Texas headquarters. The company maintains a local inventory of 25,000+ SKUs sourced from approximately 18 manufacturers and offers custom pipe fabrication services for fire protection systems, exemplified by work delivered at AT&T Stadium.

Product overview

Ameripipe Supply is a wholesale distributor of industrial pipe, fittings, valves, and fire protection equipment operating from Dallas, Texas with a 25,000-SKU inventory. The company's product portfolio centers on core piping infrastructure components including Steel Pipe (Schedule 10/40, XH, Seamless, Line Pipe), Sprinklers/Accessories (Standard, Extended, Residential, Storage, Dry, High Pressure), Plastic Pipe & Fittings (CPVC, MCPVC, DWV), Grooved and Threaded Fittings (Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, Malleable Iron, Stainless Steel, Forged Steel), Hangers & Accessories, Valves (Ball, Butterfly, Gate, Check, Globe, Alarm, Backflow, Dry Pipe), Air Compressors, Copper (Pipe, Tube, Fittings), Brass, Sensors & Switches, Weld Fittings & Flanges, O-Lets, and Miscellaneous supplies. The company also offers fabrication services for custom fire protection systems. Products are sourced from multiple manufacturers including NIBCO, Globe, Victaulic, nVent (ERICO), Spears, and others. An eCommerce platform powered by Billtrust enables online ordering and account management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Pipe Carbon steel pipe products including Schedule 10, Schedule 40, Dyna/Super/Powerflow, XH Pipe, Seamless, and Line Pipe variants distributed to industrial and mechanical contractors.
• Sprinklers and Accessories Fire sprinkler heads and accessories including Standard Coverage, Extended Coverage, Residential, Storage, Dry, Special Sprinklers, and High Pressure variants for fire protection contractors.
• Plastic Pipe and Fittings Plastic pipe and fitting products including CPVC, MCPVC, DWV fittings, and plastic valves for plumbing applications.
• Grooved Fittings Grooved mechanical pipe fittings including couplings, elbows, tees, reducers, and adapters for quick-installation fire protection and mechanical piping systems.
• Threaded Fittings Threaded pipe fittings in cast iron, ductile iron, malleable iron, dielectric, stainless steel, forged steel, black and galvanized nipples, and Sock-It fittings.
• Hangers and Accessories Pipe hangers and support accessories including hanger rings, all thread rod, clamps, strut, brackets, clips, rod socket, straps, and angle iron.
• Valves Industrial valves including alarm, backflow, balancing/control, ball, butterfly, check, dry pipe, gate, globe/angle, accelerators, riser manifolds, and strainers for fire protection and mechanical systems.
• Air Compressors Air compressor equipment for industrial and fire protection system applications.
• Copper Pipe, Tube, and Fittings Copper pipe, tube, fittings, and companion fittings for plumbing and HVAC applications.
• Brass Pipe, Fittings, and Nipples Brass pipe, fittings, and nipples for plumbing and industrial applications.
• Sensors and Switches Industrial sensors and switches for monitoring and control in piping systems.
• Weld Fittings and Flanges Weld-end fittings and flanges for welded pipe systems in industrial applications.
• Nuts, Bolts, Gaskets, and Washers Hardware supplies including nuts, bolts, gaskets, and washers for pipe system assembly and maintenance.
• O-Lets Outlet fittings (O-Lets) including P-O-L and T-O-L configurations for branching pipe systems.
• Flanges Pipe flanges including ceiling, floor, kwik, riser, blind, slip-on, threaded, and socket weld configurations.
• Miscellaneous Supplies Additional products including access panels, boiler drains, EZ Flex, FDC, glue, gauges/thermometers, insulation, PEX, signs, tape, tools, oilfield, plumbing, and underground supplies.
• Custom Pipe Fabrication Services Custom pipe fabrication services for fire protection systems, including work performed at AT&T Stadium, providing turnkey assemblies for contractors and project owners.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• NIBCO INCORPORATEDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor manufacturer partner offering over 1,269 product SKUs including ball valves, butterfly valves, gate valves, copper fittings, and related piping components distributed by Ameripipe.
• VictauliccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey manufacturer partner for grooved pipe fittings and mechanical piping solutions, supporting Ameripipe's fire protection and industrial piping distribution.
• GlobemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSprinkler and fire protection equipment manufacturer supplying standard coverage, extended coverage, residential, storage, and dry sprinkler heads along with alarm valves and related accessories.
• nVent (ERICO)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of hangers, clamps, and pipe support systems with over 1,269 product SKUs including loop hangers, strut systems, and rod hardware.
• AB&I FoundrysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCast iron pipe fittings manufacturer for DWV (drain, waste, vent) applications.
• AmessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer partner for backflow preventers and related valve products.
• IPEXsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlastic pipe and fittings manufacturer supplying CPVC, PVC, and related piping components.
• Spears Manufacturing Co.supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlastic pipe fittings and valves manufacturer for commercial and industrial applications.
• Wheatland Tube Co.supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteel pipe manufacturer supplying black pipe, galvanized pipe, and line pipe products.
• BilltrustcoreTechnology or IntegrationB2B eCommerce technology provider powering Ameripipe's online storefront, product catalog, customer accounts, and order management system.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Coburn Supply Company: Texas-based wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies with a long regional history. Comparable to Ameripipe in geographic and product overlap as a Texas-headquartered multi-branch PVF and mechanical distributor serving contractors.
• Gateway Supply Company: Regional plumbing and PVF distributor serving the Carolinas with multi-branch operations. Comparable to Ameripipe as a regional plumbing/PVF distributor with a similar contractor-focused value proposition, though in a different US geography.

Broad incumbents

• Watsco: Largest US distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, and controls serving residential and commercial contractors. Comparable to Ameripipe in multi-branch wholesale distribution model targeting mechanical/contractor customers, though focused on HVAC rather than PVF.
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: Manufacturer and distributor of plumbing, water heating, and pipe fitting products (brands including SharkBite, Cash Acme, Holby). Adjacent to Ameripipe as a key participant in the US PVF supply chain serving plumbing and mechanical contractors.
• Watts Water Technologies: Manufacturer of valves, flow control, and water safety products serving plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Comparable to Ameripipe in the valve and water-control categories it distributes, though as a manufacturer rather than pure distributor.
• Reece Limited: Australia-headquartered global distributor of plumbing, water, and HVAC products with growing US footprint (including MTI Worldwide, Reliance Worldwide distribution). Comparable in PVF distribution focus, though operating at much larger international scale than Ameripipe.

Direct peers

• Ferguson Enterprises: The largest US distributor of plumbing, pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) serving residential, commercial, and industrial contractors. Directly comparable to Ameripipe as a B2B PVF distributor with multi-branch operations, though at vastly greater national scale and product breadth.
• WinSupply: Cooperative-style wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and industrial supplies operating through local company-owned branches. Highly comparable to Ameripipe in the multi-branch wholesale distribution of plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection products to contractors.
• Morrison Supply Company: Texas-headquartered wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and PVF products with deep Texas roots. Directly comparable to Ameripipe as a regional Texas plumbing and pipefitting distributor serving contractors with multi-branch operations.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): National distributor of construction supplies including concrete, fasteners, mechanical, and PVF products serving professional contractors. Comparable to Ameripipe in serving non-residential contractors with mixed product lines that include pipe, fittings, and specialty construction materials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AmeripipeSupply
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ameripipe-Supply-152680041439695
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ameripipe-supply-inc-

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Valuation estimate

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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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