H.R. Prescott & Sons

Name

H.R. Prescott & Sons

Legal name

H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc.

Website

https://hrprescott.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

H.R. Prescott & Sons is a regional waterworks products distributor founded in 1914, selling pipes, valves, hydrants, fittings, pumps, and stormwater products from two Massachusetts branches to municipalities and contractors across New England; acquired by Core & Main LP in 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waterworks Distribution

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Pipeline Construction (Mains, Force Mains, Interceptors) (IMAFAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pump Stations, Lift Stations & Booster Stations Construction (IMAFAGAD)

Keywords

• Waterworks distribution
• Municipal water infrastructure
• Pipe valves fittings
• Stormwater management products
• Sewer drainage supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

West Boylston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Waterworks Product Distribution: Revenue generated through the sale and distribution of water, wastewater, and stormwater management products to municipalities and contractors. Products include pipes, valves, hydrants, fittings, and related waterworks infrastructure components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

H.R. Prescott & Sons is a regional waterworks products distributor supplying pipes, valves, hydrants, fittings, erosion control materials, pumps, and related infrastructure components to municipalities and contractors throughout New England. Operating two branch locations in Massachusetts (West Boylston and North Billerica), the company provides real-time delivery options for water, wastewater, and stormwater management projects, and serves as a Core & Main brand following its 2024 acquisition.

Product overview

H.R. Prescott & Sons is a waterworks products distributor providing a comprehensive portfolio of infrastructure products for municipalities and contractors throughout New England. The product line centers on water, wastewater, and stormwater management solutions, including various pipe materials (HDPE, ductile iron, PVC, copper), erosion control products (fabric, wattles, silt fence), municipal castings, valves and hydrants, pumping equipment, and specialized tools. Products are sourced from brand partners including ADS, McWane, East Jordan Iron Works, and others. The company operates two branch locations in Massachusetts and serves notable projects including Gillette Stadium, Boston Central Artery/Tunnel Project, and Logan Airport.

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Products and services

• Corrugated N12 (HDPE) Pipe High-density polyethylene corrugated pipe for drainage and infrastructure applications, supplied through ADS (Advanced Drainage Systems).
• Ductile Iron Pipe Heavy-duty ductile iron pipe for water transmission and infrastructure projects, sourced from McWane Ductile.
• Copper Tubing and CTS Polyethylene Copper tubing and copper tube size polyethylene products for water service applications.
• Erosion Control Fabric Geotextile fabrics including Mirafi products for erosion control and site stabilization.
• Mechanical Joint Fittings and Restraints Mechanical joint fittings and restraints including Megalug products for pipe connections, sourced from EBAA Iron Works.
• Straw Wattles, Silt Fence and Grade Stakes Erosion control materials including straw wattles, silt fence, and grade stakes for site work.
• Municipal and Construction Castings Cast iron products including manhole covers and drainage boxes for municipal and construction applications, sourced from East Jordan Iron Works.
• Septic System Filters Filtration products for septic system applications, sourced from Polylok.
• SDR21, SDR35, Sch40, Sch80 PVC Pipe and Fittings Complete line of PVC pipe and fittings in various pressure ratings (SDR21, SDR35) and schedules (40, 80) for water and sewer applications, sourced from IPEX.
• Sewage and Sump Pumps Pumping solutions including sewage pumps and sump pumps for wastewater management, sourced from Liberty Pumps.
• Stormwater Management Chambers Underground chambers for stormwater retention and detention systems, sourced from Cultec.
• Transition Couplings Couplings for connecting different pipe materials and sizes, sourced from Fernco.
• Water Works Tools and Wrenches Specialized tools for water works installation and maintenance, sourced from Lowell Wrench, Water Works Tool Company, and REED Manufacturing.
• Tapping Sleeves Sleeves for tapping into existing water mains without interrupting service, sourced from PowerSeal Corporation.
• Valves and Hydrants Water valves and fire hydrants including the Medallion Hydrant for municipal water systems.
• Water Service Brass Brass fittings and components for water service line installations, sourced from A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing.
• Warning Tapes Warning tapes for buried utility line identification.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• McWane DuctilecoreOthersMcWane Ductile supplies ductile iron pipe products through H.R. Prescott & Sons distribution network in New England.
• East Jordan Iron WorkscoreOthersEJCO (East Jordan Iron Works) provides municipal castings and related waterworks products through H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• ADS (Advanced Drainage Systems)coreOthersADS supplies corrugated N12 HDPE pipe and related drainage products through H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• Liberty PumpscoreOthersLiberty Pumps provides sewage and sump pumps distributed by H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• SIGMA CorporationcoreOthersSIGMA Corporation supplies waterworks products through H.R. Prescott & Sons distribution network.
• Tyler UnioncoreOthersTyler Union provides waterworks products distributed by H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• FerncocoreOthersFernco supplies transition couplings and related fittings through H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• EBAA Iron WorkscoreOthersEBAA Iron Sales provides pipe restraints and fittings distributed by H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• A.Y. McDonald ManufacturingcoreOthersA.Y. McDonald provides water service brass products through H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• IPEXcoreOthersIPEX supplies PVC pipe, fittings, and wastewater products distributed by H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• REED ManufacturingcoreOthersREED Manufacturing provides water works tools and equipment through H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• CulteccoreOthersCultec supplies stormwater management chambers and related products through H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• Cherne IndustriescoreOthersCherne Industries provides products distributed by H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• PowerSeal CorporationcoreOthersPowerSeal provides pipeline products through H.R. Prescott & Sons distribution.
• PolylokcoreOthersPolylok supplies septic system filters and related products distributed by H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• Concut Diamond ProductscoreOthersConcut Diamond Products provides concrete cutting and drilling equipment through H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• GPK Products, Inc.coreOthersGPK Products supplies waterworks-related products distributed by H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• Lowell WrenchcoreOthersLowell Wrench provides specialty wrenches and tools for waterworks applications through H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• Water Works Tool CompanycoreOthersWater Works Tool Company supplies waterworks tools distributed by H.R. Prescott & Sons.
• HydratechcoreOthersHydratech provides water-related products through H.R. Prescott & Sons distribution.
• Core & MainflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerH.R. Prescott & Sons joined the Core & Main family in 2024, becoming part of a larger waterworks distribution company. Core & Main provides strategic support, resources, and a broader supply chain network while Prescott continues to serve New England markets with its experienced team and branch network.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Core & Main: Core & Main is the largest pure-play waterworks distributor in the U.S. with 300+ branches, and is the direct parent company of H.R. Prescott & Sons. It is highly comparable as it operates the same water/sewer/stormwater distribution model nationwide, serving municipalities and contractors with pipes, valves, hydrants, and fittings.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Ferguson is a major U.S. plumbing and waterworks distributor with a dedicated Ferguson Waterworks segment selling pipes, valves, fittings, and hydrants to municipalities and contractors. Overlap with H.R. Prescott is strong in the waterworks product categories and municipal customer base, though Ferguson's scale and broader portfolio make it an incumbent rather than direct competitor.
• WinWholesale: WinWholesale operates a network of locally-owned wholesale distribution businesses including plumbing, waterworks, and infrastructure supply. Comparable to H.R. Prescott in distributing water, sewer, and drainage products to contractors and municipalities through a decentralized branch model, though WinWholesale spans many product categories beyond pure waterworks.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Supply): White Cap is a large national construction supply distributor that carries water, sewer, and drainage products alongside broader concrete, mechanical, and tool categories. Comparable to H.R. Prescott in the water/sewer/drainage product overlap and municipal/contractor customer focus, but with a much wider product portfolio and branch footprint.

Others

• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): ADS is the leading U.S. manufacturer of corrugated HDPE pipe and stormwater management products and is a key brand-supplier partner of H.R. Prescott. Relevant as a principal product supplier and ecosystem participant in the water/stormwater infrastructure market rather than a direct distribution competitor.
• EJ USA (East Jordan Iron Works): EJ USA is a leading manufacturer of municipal castings (manhole covers, hydrants, valve boxes) and is a key brand-supplier partner of H.R. Prescott. Relevant as an upstream product partner and ecosystem participant rather than a direct distributor competitor.

Direct peers

• Reinders: Reinders is a regional water and turf distribution company serving the Midwest with similar waterworks, irrigation, and drainage products to municipalities, contractors, and golf courses. Highly comparable to H.R. Prescott as a regional waterworks distributor with multiple branch locations, though its primary geography (Wisconsin/Midwest) is distinct from Prescott's New England focus.

Emerging players

• SiteOne Landscape Supply: SiteOne is the largest U.S. distributor of landscape and irrigation supplies, with growing exposure to water management products (stormwater, drainage, water lines). Comparable to H.R. Prescott in distributing water management components and serving contractor customers, but its primary focus is on landscape/irrigation rather than municipal waterworks infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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