Central Plumbing and Heating Supply Co.

What Central Plumbing and Heating Supply Co. does

Central Plumbing and Heating Supply Co., Inc. is a privately held, single-location distributor of plumbing and heating supplies headquartered at 141 Freemans Bridge Road, Schenectady, New York. Founded in 1950 and operating with 11–50 employees, the company functions as a local dealer serving both professional contractors/remodelers and individual homeowners in the Schenectady and broader Northeast U.S. market. Its value proposition centers on in-stock inventory and fast local delivery, positioning itself as the only area dealer with quality products readily available.

The product portfolio is anchored by residential and light-commercial heating equipment distributed through two core brand partnerships: Pennco (15B Series hot water boilers and 16 Series steam boilers, cast iron construction, gas-fired) and Dunkirk (a full line spanning Royal Series stainless steel gas boilers, DCB/DCC wall hung modulating condensing boilers, CO Series combi boilers, DXL-K natural draft hot water boilers, H2OI/H2OIG indirect water heaters, PSB steam boilers, XEB induced draft hot water boilers, and EW Empire Water oil-fired boilers). Beyond boilers, the company stocks commercial plumbing fixtures (Krowne faucets, Mansfield toilets), piping materials including polyethylene piping, underground gas installation materials, sump pumps, water treatment products (water softener salt), and seasonal items such as ice melt and antifreeze. Boiler unit prices range from approximately $899 to $5,051, with most residential units in the $2,000–$3,500 band.

The business model is straightforward transactional distribution. Revenue is generated via one-time unit sales, channeled through a physical showroom at the headquarters, in-store/phone counter sales, an e-commerce/catalog website with publicly listed pricing and special promotions, and a separate consumer-facing Kitchen & Bath Showroom at centralkitchenandbath.us. The go-to-market targets two equally weighted primary customer segments — homeowners undertaking DIY or contractor-hired projects, and professional contractors/remodelers requiring reliable in-stock supply. There is no disclosed subscription, service-contract, or recurring-revenue component; revenue mechanics are entirely tied to equipment and consumables sales.

Name

Central Plumbing and Heating Supply Co.

Legal name

Central Plumbing and Heating Supply Co.

Website

https://centralplumbingandheating.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Central Plumbing and Heating Supply Co. is a privately held, single-location plumbing and heating supply dealer in Schenectady, NY, founded in 1950. It distributes boilers (Pennco, Dunkirk), water heaters, plumbing fixtures, and related supplies to local contractors, remodelers, and homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing and Heating Supply Distribution

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Plumbing supply distribution
• Heating equipment supply
• Boiler sales
• HVAC wholesale
• Bathroom fixtures retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Schenectady

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sale of plumbing and heating supplies including boilers, water heaters, pipes, fittings, fixtures, faucets, and related equipment to professionals and homeowners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Central Plumbing and Heating Supply Co. is a local dealer/distributor of plumbing and heating supplies operating from a single location in Schenectady, NY. The company sells boilers (Pennco and Dunkirk brands, including gas, oil, steam, hot water, and wall-hung condensing models), indirect water heaters, commercial faucets, toilets, piping, underground gas materials, sump pumps, water softener salt, antifreeze, ice melt, and baseboard heating equipment to contractors, remodelers, and homeowners. It maintains in-stock inventory, offers fast local delivery, and operates a complementary Kitchen & Bath Showroom for consumer-facing product selection.

Product overview

Central Plumbing and Heating Supply Co. is a plumbing and heating supplies distributor serving professionals and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area. The company operates as a traditional supply distributor rather than a technology platform. Its core product portfolio centers on boilers and water heaters, with two primary brand partnerships: Pennco (offering the 15B Series hot water boilers and 16 Series steam boilers with cast iron construction and gas-fired operation) and Dunkirk (providing Royal Series stainless steel gas boilers, DCB/DCC wall hung modulating condensing boilers, CO Series combination boilers, DXL-K Series natural draft hot water boilers, H2OI stainless steel indirect water heaters, H2OIG glass-lined indirect water heaters, PSB Series steam boilers, XEB Series induced draft hot water boilers, and EW Empire Water Series oil-fired hot water boilers). Beyond heating equipment, the company stocks commercial plumbing fixtures such as Krowne commercial faucets and Mansfield toilets, piping materials including polyethylene piping, underground gas installation materials, sump pumps, water treatment supplies (water softener salt), and seasonal items like ice melt and antifreeze. The company also maintains a Kitchen & Bath Showroom for consumer-facing sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pennco 15B Series Hot Water Boiler Cast iron gas-fired hot water boiler with push nipple and dry leg end construction, featuring a factory-installed low water cut-off and removable burner tray. Available in multiple sizes ranging from 91,000 to 150,000 BTU, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Pennco 16 Series Steam Boiler Gas-fired steam boiler with cast iron heat exchanger, push nipple construction, and titanium composite burners. Includes electronic low water cut-off, pressure limit control, and integrated draft hood, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Dunkirk Royal Series Gas Boiler Stainless steel natural gas boiler available in heating capacities from 100,000 to 180,000 BTU with high-efficiency modulating operation, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Dunkirk DCB/DCC Series Wall Hung Boiler High-efficiency modulating condensing wall hung hot water boiler with combination boiler water heater options, available in capacities from 125,000 to 165,000 BTU, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Dunkirk CO Series Combi Modulating Condensing Gas Boiler Modulating condensing gas combination boiler providing both space heating and domestic hot water, available in 120,000 and 180,000 BTU models, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Dunkirk DXL-K Series Hot Water Boiler Natural draft hot water boiler in cast iron construction, with heating capacities ranging from 59,000 to 205,000 BTU, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Dunkirk H2OI Series Stainless Steel Indirect Water Heater Stainless steel indirect hot water heater available in 40, 50, and 80 gallon capacities for use with boiler systems, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Dunkirk H2OIG Series Glass-Lined Indirect Water Heater Glass-lined indirect water heater with 50 gallon capacity for boiler system integration, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Dunkirk PSB Series Steam Boiler Gas-fired steam boiler with heating capacities from 75,000 to 299,000 BTU in cast iron construction for residential and commercial applications, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Dunkirk XEB Series Induced Draft Hot Water Boiler Induced draft hot water boiler with cast iron heat exchanger, available in sizes from 75,000 to 187,000 BTU, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Dunkirk EW Empire Water Series Oil Fired Hot Water Boiler Oil-fired hot water boiler available in sizes from 80,000 to 100,000 BTU input, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Commercial Faucets Commercial-grade faucets including Krowne Faucet models at competitive pricing, sold to contractors and commercial buyers in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Piping Materials Various piping materials including polyethylene piping for residential and commercial plumbing applications, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Underground Gas Materials Underground gas installation materials including detectable wire and related components, sold to contractors and gas installers in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Sump Pumps Sump pump units for basement water management applications, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Mansfield Toilets Mansfield brand toilets available at promotional pricing, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Water Softener Salt Water softener salt crystals and related water treatment products, sold to homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Ice Melt Bags Ice melt products for winter safety applications, sold to homeowners and businesses in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Antifreeze Antifreeze products for heating system protection, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.
• Baseboard Heating Baseboard heating units and components for hydronic heating systems, sold to contractors and homeowners in the Schenectady, NY area.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PenncocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPennco is a major boiler manufacturer whose products are distributed through Central Plumbing and Heating. The company carries Pennco 15B and 16 Series boilers including hot water and steam models ranging from 91,000 to 150,000 BTU.
• DunkirkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDunkirk is a leading boiler manufacturer whose full product line is carried by Central Plumbing and Heating, including gas boilers, oil boilers, steam boilers, hot water boilers, indirect water heaters, and high-efficiency wall hung models across various BTU ratings.
• KrowneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKrowne is a commercial faucet manufacturer whose products are available through Central Plumbing and Heating's special promotions.
• MansfieldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMansfield is a toilet manufacturer whose products are featured in Central Plumbing and Heating's special promotions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• F.W. Webb Company: Large Northeast US merchant wholesaler of plumbing, heating, and HVAC equipment serving contractors via trade counters. Directly comparable to Central because of overlapping Northeast geography, similar trade + retail motion, and identical product mix across boilers, water heaters, piping, and fixtures.
• Hajoca Corporation: One of the largest privately held US distributors of plumbing, heating, and industrial supplies with local branches serving contractors. Highly comparable operating model, customer base, and product breadth; differs mainly in scale (multi-hundred locations vs. Central's single site).

Broad incumbents

• WinSupply: Cooperative distributor of plumbing, heating, and HVAC supplies with local company-owned branches. Directly comparable business model serving contractors; differs in scale (multi-state) and adds HVAC depth that Central does not match.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Public-company plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks distributor with nationwide footprint. Comparable in product categories distributed and trade-counter model, but operates at vastly larger scale and includes non-overlapping categories like waterworks and PVF that Central does not serve.
• Johnstone Supply: Cooperative HVAC and plumbing distributor with branches across the US serving HVAC and plumbing contractors. Comparable contractor-customer motion and heating-equipment product overlap, broader in HVAC-only inventory that Central does not stock.

Emerging players

• R.E. Michel Company: US distributor of HVAC parts, supplies, and equipment serving contractors and dealers. Overlaps with Central on hydronic heating components and accessories; narrower than Central in plumbing fixtures but deeper in HVAC-only categories.
• PlumbersStock / Plumbing Supply categories: Online-focused plumbing supplies retailer serving both pros and DIY customers. Overlap with Central on faucets, toilets, piping, water heaters, and sump pumps; competing via price transparency and shipping rather than local pickup and trade counter.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/centralplumbingandheatingsupply
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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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