What Mesher Supply does

Mesher Supply Co. is a fourth-generation, family-owned wholesale plumbing supply distributor founded in 1918 by N.B. Mesher in Portland, Oregon. The company sells exclusively to approved account holders — licensed plumbing contractors and plumbing professionals — and does not serve the general public. Its core product portfolio spans approximately 30 categories covering the full plumbing trade: DWV (drain, waste, and vent) systems in ABS, PVC-DWV, and cast iron; PEX and poly pipe and fittings; copper wrot and cast fittings; brass and stainless steel fittings; malleable iron; GRUVLOK fittings; valves, checks, and strainers; rough-in and finish/repair products; chemicals; hangers and fasteners; tubular products; toilets; tools and test equipment; radon mitigation equipment; and mixing valves. The company also distributes products from 50+ vendor brands including Viega (Propress/Megapress), Watts Regulator, Taco, Grundfos, Liberty, Zoeller, American Standard, Sloan, Delta, Gerber, Milwaukee, and Reed.

Mesher Supply operates a B2B wholesale distribution model through three company-owned branches in Oregon — Portland (headquarters and second branch), Seaside, and Redmond — supported by a wholly-owned subsidiary structure (Mesher Supply Seaside LLC and Mesher Supply Redmond LLC). Distribution channels include direct branch sales to approved contractors and an account-gated e-commerce storefront (meshersupply.com) for online catalog browsing and ordering. The company offers next-day shipping with local delivery options, and extends account-based credit terms to approved contractors, applying a 2.0% monthly finance charge on invoices 28 or more days past due. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a per-account basis.

Mesher Supply is certified as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), a credential relevant for institutional and government contractor customers seeking diverse suppliers. The company remains independently owned with no disclosed external investment, and no public revenue or headcount disclosures are available. Its operating geography is restricted to Oregon, and its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven through branch-based account management.

Name

Mesher Supply

Legal name

Mesher Supply Co.

Website

https://meshersupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mesher Supply is a fourth-generation, family-owned wholesale plumbing supply distributor founded in 1918, serving licensed plumbing contractors exclusively through three Oregon branches and an account-gated e-commerce platform across 30+ product categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Plumbing Supply Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Wholesale plumbing supply
• Plumbing fittings distribution
• Pipe valves fittings
• Plumbing contractor supplies
• DWV pipe supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Plumbing Supplies: Revenue generated through wholesale distribution of plumbing products including pipes, fittings, valves, tools, and related equipment to licensed contractors and plumbing professionals through approved account relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Mesher Supply is a wholesale distributor of plumbing products selling exclusively to licensed contractors and plumbing professionals through approved wholesale accounts. The company stocks a broad trade catalog spanning DWV systems, radon equipment, malleable and brass fittings, copper, plastic, cast iron, and PEX piping, couplings, valves, rough-in and cleanout components, finish and repair parts, plumbing chemicals, hangers and fasteners, toilets, tools and test equipment, tubular products, and mixing valves.

Product overview

Mesher Supply is a family-owned plumbing supply warehouse (fourth generation, established 1918) serving licensed contractors and plumbing professionals in the Pacific Northwest. The company operates as a wholesale B2B distributor offering an extensive portfolio of plumbing products across 30+ product categories. Core offerings include DWV (Drain, Waste, Vent) systems, PEX/poly pipe and fittings, copper products, brass and stainless steel fittings, PVC/CPVC plastic pipe, cast iron products, malleable iron fittings, and GRUVLOK fittings. The portfolio also includes complete rough-in and finish/repair product lines, valves, couplings, tools, test equipment, chemicals, and tubular products. Additionally, Mesher Supply distributes products from 50+ vendor brands including Viega (Propress/Megapress), Watts Regulator, Taco, Grundfos, Liberty, Zoeller, American Standard, Sloan, Delta, Gerber, and many others. The company sells exclusively to approved account holders (licensed contractors) through its e-commerce platform and four Oregon locations (Portland, Seaside, Redmond). Orders ship next day with local delivery options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DWV systems Drain, waste, and vent (DWV) piping and components distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for sanitary and vent system installation in residential and commercial projects.
• Radon mitigation equipment Radon mitigation piping and components distributed to licensed plumbing and radon professionals performing sub-slab depressurization and radon system installations.
• Malleable fittings Malleable iron pipe fittings distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for threaded pipe joining in plumbing systems.
• GRUVLOK products GRUVLOK grooved couplings and fittings distributed to licensed plumbing and mechanical contractors for grooved-end pipe joining applications.
• Brass and stainless steel fittings Brass and stainless steel pipe fittings distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for use in plumbing systems requiring corrosion-resistant metallic fittings.
• Copper pipe Copper piping distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for domestic water supply, hydronic, and other metallic plumbing system installations.
• Plastic pipe Plastic piping (e.g., PVC, ABS) distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for drain, waste, vent and other non-pressurized plumbing applications.
• Cast iron pipe Cast iron pipe and fittings distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for heavy-duty DWV, storm, and commercial plumbing applications.
• PEX and poly piping PEX and polyethylene (poly) piping distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for flexible domestic water and service line installations.
• Couplings Pipe couplings distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for joining pipe sections across various plumbing materials and systems.
• Valves and mixing valves Plumbing valves and mixing valves distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for shut-off, balancing, and temperature-mixing applications in plumbing systems.
• Rough-in supplies Rough-in plumbing supplies distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for the below-finish phase of plumbing system installation in new construction and remodel projects.
• Cleanout components Plumbing cleanout fittings and components distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for accessing and clearing DWV lines.
• Finish and repair parts Finish and repair plumbing parts distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for trim-out, fixture connection, and service/repair work on existing plumbing systems.
• Plumbing chemicals Plumbing chemicals distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for pipe joint preparation, thread sealing, system treatment, and other plumbing installation and maintenance tasks.
• Hangers and fasteners Plumbing pipe hangers and fasteners distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for supporting and securing piping systems in plumbing installations.
• Toilets Toilets distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for new installation, replacement, and commercial restroom plumbing projects.
• Tools and test equipment Plumbing tools and test equipment distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for pipe work, system testing, and jobsite measurement.
• Tubular products Tubular plumbing products (including tubular drain and trap components) distributed to licensed plumbing contractors for fixture drainage connections.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Winsupply: Winsupply operates a decentralized network of wholesale plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supply distributors across the U.S. Its operating model of locally-owned branches serving contractors is closely analogous to Mesher's B2B plumbing distribution business.
• WinWholesale: WinWholesale (parent of Winsupply) operates a network of wholesale distribution companies serving contractors in plumbing, HVAC, and industrial trades. Its local-empowered B2B branch model targeting licensed contractors is the most direct structural analog to Mesher Supply.
• F.W. Webb Company: F.W. Webb is one of the largest wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial supplies in the Northeast U.S., serving contractors and trade professionals. Its single-category plumbing focus and branch-based trade distribution closely parallel Mesher's model.
• First Supply: First Supply is a Midwest-based wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies serving contractors and builders. Its branch-based B2B wholesale model and focus on licensed trades closely mirrors Mesher Supply's operating approach.
• PlumbMaster: PlumbMaster is a wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies exclusively serving licensed plumbing contractors through a regional branch network. Its trade-only, plumbing-focused wholesale model is directly comparable to Mesher Supply.

Broad incumbents

• Ferguson: Ferguson is the largest U.S. wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks supplies serving contractors through a national branch network. It is the dominant incumbent in the same product category and customer segment as Mesher Supply, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Reece Limited: Reece is a leading global wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and bathroom supplies serving trade customers. It represents a major incumbent in the same plumbing wholesale category as Mesher, though operating primarily outside North America.
• HD Supply (White Cap): White Cap (formerly HD Supply) is a national wholesale distributor of specialty construction supplies including plumbing, serving professional contractors. It competes broadly with Mesher in the contractor supply channel, but at much larger scale and broader category scope.

Regional players

• Apex Supply Company: Apex Supply is a Pacific Northwest and West Coast regional wholesale distributor of plumbing fixtures and supplies serving the trade. Its geographic proximity and similar contractor-focused plumbing distribution model make it a relevant regional peer.
• Pace Supply: Pace Supply is a Pacific Northwest-based wholesale distributor of plumbing, PVF, and waterworks products serving contractors. Its regional footprint and contractor-focused plumbing distribution model make it a direct regional competitor to Mesher Supply in Oregon.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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