DS Pipe & Supply
DS Pipe & Supply is a family-owned Mid-Atlantic wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, fittings, and structural steel, operating a 400,000 sq ft warehouse with 13,000+ SKUs, in-house fabrication services, and a 26-truck fleet serving construction, industrial, and government customers across six states from Baltimore and Richmond.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersBaltimore, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What DS Pipe & Supply does
DS Pipe & Supply, operating as DS Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC, is a family-owned and operated wholesale distributor of industrial pipe, valves, fittings (PVF), and structural steel founded around 1980 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The company maintains a 400,000 square foot under-roof warehouse stocking more than 13,000 SKUs across carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, alloy, cast iron, malleable iron, and galvanized steel, and operates a 26-truck fleet (including a boom truck) supporting next-day delivery across a six-state Mid-Atlantic footprint (Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware). A second warehouse branch opened in Richmond, Virginia in 2024. The product offering spans pipes, structural steel (angles, beams, channels, plates, bars, tubing, grating, rebar), galvanized and stainless lines, cold finish steel, fittings, valves (ball, butterfly, gate, globe, check, needle, cryogenic), valve accessories, and industrial consumables, sourced through manufacturer partnerships with Apollo Valves, Victaulic, NIBCO, Aquatherm, Nucor, CMC, Weldbend, Bonney Forge, Crane, Mueller, Wheatland, AMICO, and Anvil International.
The business model is a hybrid of physical-goods distribution and value-added fabrication services. Material sales are quote-based with no minimum order requirements, accessed via phone, walk-in, or online request; revenue is also generated from in-house processing including plasma cutting (Messer Titan II, Metalmaster Plus, Watts W-604 6-axis pipe cutter for 4"-60" OD pipe), eleven Hyd-Mech saws running 24 hours a day for cut-to-size orders, pipe grooving (up to 24" standard wall carbon steel), threading, shearing, plate bending, painting, and galvanizing. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, supported by an educational blog and social media presence, targeting contractors, fabricators, and industrial customers across construction, power generation, municipal/government, oil & gas/petrochemical, and industrial manufacturing use cases. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company is privately held with no institutional funding, M&A, or leadership changes on record.
DS Pipe & Supply firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DS Pipe & Supply
- Legal name
- DS Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC
- Website
- https://dspipe.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- DS Pipe & Supply is a family-owned Mid-Atlantic wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, fittings, and structural steel, operating a 400,000 sq ft warehouse with 13,000+ SKUs, in-house fabrication services, and a 26-truck fleet serving construction, industrial, and government customers across six states from Baltimore and Richmond.
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DS Pipe & Supply industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Pipe, Valves & Fittings Distribution
- SIC
- Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial/Process Piping & Mechanical Contracting (IMAFALAG)
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Where DS Pipe & Supply is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Baltimore
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
DS Pipe & Supply business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Wholesale Distribution of Pipe, Valves, Fittings & Structural Steel: The company generates revenue through the sale of industrial piping products, valves, fittings, and structural steel from their 400,000 square foot warehouse inventory. They carry over 13,000 SKUs across multiple materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, alloy, cast iron, malleable iron, and galvanized steel. Sales are made to construction industry professionals with no minimum order requirements.
- Value-Added Fabrication Services: Revenue is generated from processing and fabrication services including plasma cutting, pipe grooving, saw cutting, shearing, plate bending, pipe threading, galvanizing, and painting. These services are performed in-house, allowing the company to add margins on both the material and the processing.
- Delivery & Logistics: The company operates 26 trucks including a boom truck for delivering products of any size. Delivery fees contribute to revenue, with next-day delivery available throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Standard wholesale pricing — quote-based, no minimum order |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
DS Pipe & Supply product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DS Pipe & Supply is a family-owned, independent wholesale distributor of industrial pipe, valves, fittings, and structural steel, stocking 13,000+ SKUs across carbon, stainless, galvanized, aluminum, brass, copper, alloy, cast iron, malleable iron, and polypropylene materials from a 400,000 sq ft warehouse in Baltimore with a second branch in Richmond, Virginia. The company complements distribution with in-house value-added fabrication services, including plasma plate and pipe cutting, saw cutting, pipe grooving, plate bending, pipe threading, shearing, painting, and galvanizing, all backed by a 26-truck fleet providing next-day delivery across the Mid-Atlantic with no minimum order requirements.
Product overview
DS Pipe & Supply is a family-owned wholesale distributor offering an extensive industrial product portfolio centered on pipe, valves, fittings, and structural steel. The core offering comprises multiple pipe types (alloy, aluminum, brass, carbon, stainless, polypropylene), comprehensive structural steel (angles, beams, channels, plates, bars, tubes, grating), fittings in various materials (carbon steel, stainless, brass, copper, forged steel), and a full range of valves (ball, butterfly, gate, globe, check, needle, cryogenic). The company differentiates through value-added fabrication services including plasma cutting (using Messer Titan II and Metalmaster Plus machines), Hyd-Mech saw cutting (6 saws running 24/7), pipe grooving, threading, custom fabrication, painting, and galvanizing. They distribute branded products including Apollo Valves, Aquatherm polypropylene pipe, and Victaulic grooved fittings. Services are available without minimum orders, with next-day delivery and 24-hour availability.
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Products and services
- Industrial Pipe Products Extensive inventory of industrial pipe across alloy, aluminum, brass, carbon, cast iron, copper, epoxy painted, stainless steel, and polypropylene materials, including specialty grades such as A53-B ERW steel pipe, A500 Grade B steel pipe, and Type L copper tube; stocked for sale to construction and industrial buyers.
- Structural Steel Products Significant inventory of structural steel including carbon and hot rolled steel, angles, beams, channels, flat bar, round/square/hexagonal bar, sheets, plates (A36, AR400F, high strength), square and rectangular tubes, expanded metal, bearing bar grating, rebar, diamond floor plate, perforated sheets, safety grating, and wire mesh for construction and industrial buyers.
- Galvanized Steel Products Full range of galvanized steel products including galvanized angle, channel, beams, pipe, flat bar, square and rectangular tube, sheet and plate, grating, and specialty items such as circles, rings, and gussets.
- Stainless Steel Products Comprehensive stainless steel product line covering 304 and 316 grade angles, channels, flat bars, square and round bars, square and rectangular tubes, round tubes, pipes, sheets, plates, floor plate, expanded metal, perforated sheets, bar grating, TGP shafting, and keyed shafting.
- Cold Finish Steel Products 1018 cold finished steel products including flat bar, round bar, square bar, and hexagon bar stocked for industrial buyers.
- Pipe Fittings Large inventory of pipe fittings in alloy, aluminum, brass, carbon steel, copper, forged steel, malleable iron, cast iron, epoxy painted cast iron, and stainless steel, including Victaulic grooved fittings, for construction and industrial piping applications.
- Valves Comprehensive valve inventory covering ball, butterfly, check, gate, globe, needle, plug, angle, balancing, cryogenic, diaphragm, knife, mixing, and pressure reducing valves, including Apollo brand and high-performance butterfly valves for industrial and process applications.
- Industrial Accessories Wide range of industrial accessories including clamps, couplings, dopes/sealants, engineered hangers, fasteners, flange bolt packs, gasketing, hose adapters, pipe insulation, pipe markers, pipe wrap, repair clamps, solder, strut, supports, and weld rings, stocked alongside valves and fittings to support field installation.
- Plasma Pipe and Plate Cutting Services Value-added plasma cutting services using Messer Titan II Plasma/Oxyfuel and Messer Metalmaster Plus machines for custom plate burning up to 12 ft x 32 ft or 9 ft x 45 ft, plus a Watts Specialties W-604 6-Axis Plasma Pipe Cutter for large pipe profiling from 4" to 60" OD on a 20'-50' bed; provided to construction and industrial customers as a standalone processing service.
- Steel Saw Cutting Services Precision saw cutting services using six Hyd-Mech pipe saws (eleven total saws running 24 hours a day), handling 12", 18", and 24" round pipe, structural square and rectangular steel tubing, channels, angles, and flat bars; available to construction and industrial customers as a standalone service.
- Custom Fabrication Services Full-service in-house custom fabrication capabilities including plate bending, pipe grooving (up to 24" standard wall carbon steel), pipe threading, ironworker services, painting, and galvanizing, sold as a standalone processing service to industrial and construction buyers.
- Aquatherm Polypropylene (PP-R) Piping Systems Authorized distribution of Aquatherm high-performance polypropylene (PP-R) piping systems, including the Bluepipe line for compressed air, potable water, and HVAC, plus Fusiotherm heat-fusion welding equipment, targeted at chemical, cooling, potable water, radiant heating, and HVAC applications.
- Victaulic Grooved Piping Products Distribution of Victaulic grooved pipe coupling systems and fittings, including the Victaulic 107V QuickVic Rigid Coupling and other grooved end connectors, for rapid mechanical installation in commercial and industrial piping.
- Apollo Valves (Conbraco Industries) Product Line Distribution of Apollo/Conbraco Industries American-made valves and flow control products, including ball, butterfly, check, gate, globe, control, cryogenic, fire protection, backflow preventers, thermostatic mixing valves, pressure-reducing valves, PEX and press fittings, and pipe nipples, for plumbing, mechanical, and industrial applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Next-day delivery available throughout the Mid-Atlantic region via 26-truck fleet
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Companies that use DS Pipe & Supply
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
DS Pipe & Supply technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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Feature4 records
DS Pipe & Supply partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Apollo Valves / Conbraco IndustriescoreApollo Valves (Conbraco Industries) is a manufacturer of valves, fittings, and flow control products headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, founded in 1928. DS Pipe & Steel Supply distributes Apollo's ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, gate valves, globe valves, backflow preventers, pipeline strainers, and water gauges. Apollo operates manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and California, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and NSF/ANSI 61 certifications.
- Aquatherm Polypropylene PipingcoreAquatherm is a manufacturer of polypropylene (PP-R) piping systems. DS Pipe & Steel Supply is an authorized distributor of Aquatherm pipe, including the Bluepipe high-performance PP-R line for compressed air, potable water, and HVAC systems, as well as Fusiotherm welding equipment for heat-fusion assembly.
- Victaulic Co of AmericacoreVictaulic is a manufacturer of grooved pipe coupling systems and flow control products. DS Pipe & Steel Supply distributes Victaulic products including the Victaulic 107V QuickVic Rigid Coupling and other grooved (Victaulic) fitting end connectors.
- Nucor Steel (Auburn, Berkeley, Darlington)minorNucor Corporation is one of the largest steel producers in the United States. DS Pipe & Steel Supply distributes Nucor steel products including from their Auburn, Berkeley, and Darlington facilities.
- Commercial Metals Company / CMC SteelminorCommercial Metals Company (CMC) is a steel and metal manufacturer. DS Pipe & Steel Supply distributes CMC Steel products as part of their structural steel inventory.
- NIBCO, Inc.coreNIBCO is a manufacturer of valves, fittings, and related products for commercial and residential applications. DS Pipe & Steel Supply distributes NIBCO products including press fittings and valves.
- Weldbend CorpminorWeldbend is a manufacturer of butt-weld fittings and flanges. DS Pipe & Steel Supply stocks Weldbend products as part of their butt-weld fitting offerings.
- Alabama Metal Industries Corporation (AMICO)minorAMICO manufactures steel grating, expanded metal, and related products. DS Pipe & Steel Supply distributes AMICO products including expanded metal and grating products.
- Anvil International-ASCminorAnvil International (ASC) is a manufacturer of pipe hangers, supports, and related hardware. DS Pipe & Steel Supply distributes Anvil products as part of their accessories and engineered hangers categories.
- Crane Valve CompanyminorCrane Company is a manufacturer of industrial valves and flow control products. DS Pipe & Steel Supply distributes Crane valve products.
- Bonney Forge CorporationminorBonney Forge is a manufacturer of forged steel fittings and flanges. DS Pipe & Steel Supply distributes Bonney Forge forged steel products.
- Mueller IndustriesminorMueller Industries is a manufacturer of copper tube, fittings, and valves. DS Pipe & Steel Supply distributes Mueller Industries products.
- Wheatland Tube CominorWheatland Tube Company manufactures steel pipe and related products. DS Pipe & Steel Supply distributes Wheatland Tube products as part of their carbon steel pipe inventory.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
DS Pipe & Supply competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hajoca Corporation: Largest independent wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial piping products in the US, with a regional branch model, in-house fabrication, and contractor/fabricator customer base that directly mirrors DS Pipe's model and customer segments.
- Reliance Pipe & Steel: Regional direct competitor carrying steel pipe, structural steel, valves, and fittings with fabrication services and fleet-based distribution to construction and industrial customers, addressing the same Mid-Atlantic/construction customer base as DS Pipe.
- Mead O'Brien: Mid-Atlantic and Midwest PVF distributor focused on industrial piping, valves, fittings, and instrumentation for power generation, petrochemical, and process industry customers — overlapping with DS Pipe's industrial manufacturing, power generation, and O&G segments.
- Winsupply: Cooperative-style wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, and industrial PVF products with local branch operations across the US — comparable product assortment (pipe, valves, fittings) and contractor-focused customer model.
Broad incumbents
- Ferguson: Large national PVF, plumbing, and industrial distribution incumbent offering the same pipe, valve, and fitting product categories as DS Pipe, plus broader HVAC and waterworks portfolios, with significant scale advantages and increasingly digital procurement platforms.
- MRC Global: Largest global distributor of pipe, valves, fittings, and pipeline services to the energy sector — directly competes with DS Pipe in the O&G, petrochemical, and power generation segments with overlapping high-pressure carbon and stainless product lines.
- Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Largest metals service center operator in North America with overlapping carbon steel, stainless steel, and structural steel distribution business — competing directly with DS Pipe on structural steel and metal flat-products to construction and industrial customers.
- Olympic Steel: National metals service center processor and distributor of carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum products including plate, sheet, coil, tubing, and pipe — competes with DS Pipe's structural steel and metals distribution business, with processing capabilities that overlap fabrication services.
Regional players
- Custom-Pak Inc. Family-owned regional PVF and industrial pipe, valve, and fitting distributor in the Northeast US with a similar relationship-based, value-added fabrication model to DS Pipe, serving overlapping contractor and industrial customers.
Emerging players
- Distribution International: Specialty industrial distributor of insulation, mechanical, and specialty PVF products serving commercial mechanical contractors — adjacent product categories and overlapping mechanical contractor customer base with DS Pipe's commercial construction segment.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about DS Pipe & Supply
What does DS Pipe & Supply do?
DS Pipe & Supply is a family-owned, independent wholesale distributor of industrial pipe, valves, fittings, and structural steel, stocking 13,000+ SKUs across carbon, stainless, galvanized, aluminum, brass, copper, alloy, cast iron, malleable iron, and polypropylene materials from a 400,000 sq ft warehouse in Baltimore with a second branch in Richmond, Virginia. The company complements distribution with in-house value-added fabrication services, including plasma plate and pipe cutting, saw cutting, pipe grooving, plate bending, pipe threading, shearing, painting, and galvanizing, all backed by a 26-truck fleet providing next-day delivery across the Mid-Atlantic with no minimum order requirements.
Is DS Pipe & Supply a public or private company?
DS Pipe & Supply is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was DS Pipe & Supply founded?
DS Pipe & Supply was founded in 1980. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is DS Pipe & Supply based?
DS Pipe & Supply is headquartered in Baltimore, United States, in the North America region.
How does DS Pipe & Supply make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Wholesale Distribution of Pipe, Valves, Fittings & Structural Steel is the primary driver. The others are value-Added Fabrication Services and delivery & Logistics.
Who are DS Pipe & Supply's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hajoca Corporation, Reliance Pipe & Steel, Mead O'Brien and Winsupply. Broad incumbents are Ferguson, MRC Global, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. and Olympic Steel. Custom-Pak Inc. is listed as a regional player. Distribution International is listed as an emerging player.
Does DS Pipe & Supply have an API?
No public API is recorded for DS Pipe & Supply.
What industry is DS Pipe & Supply in?
DS Pipe & Supply's product category is Industrial Pipe, Valves & Fittings Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFALAC, Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting, with a secondary code of IMAFALAG, Industrial/Process Piping & Mechanical Contracting. Its SIC code is 5070.