Macon Supply

What Macon Supply does

Macon Supply, Inc. is a privately-held, employee-owned wholesale distributor headquartered in Macon, Georgia, founded in 1933 as a mill supply house. The company distributes pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) to industrial, mechanical, municipal, and underground utility customers primarily in the Southeast United States, with reach extending nationwide through manufacturer partnerships. Its product portfolio spans three lines: (1) core PVF distribution across carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, galvanized, black iron, ductile iron, sanitary stainless, PVC, and CPVC materials in multiple schedules and sizes; (2) industrial and hydraulic hose and fittings distributed through Kuriyama of America, with custom crimping and banding capability via KuriCrimp H-170 technology; and (3) safety products (fire extinguisher sales and service, plus personal protective equipment) delivered through the Southern Safety Supply division acquired in June 2021.

The company operates a sales-led model anchored by an inside sales team, counter sales at the Macon headquarters, and a dedicated hose sales contact. Customers request quotes via phone, email, or a website form, with pricing determined competitively per quote; no public pricing is disclosed. Operational technology consists of Eclipse ERP for distribution financial and inventory management, Fleetmatics/Verizon GPS tracking on the company-owned delivery fleet, and KuriCrimp H-170 crimping equipment for custom hose assembly. Macon Supply is a member of the Affiliated Distributors (AD) PVF Group, a buying cooperative that provides access to premier supplier product lines and competitive procurement pricing. Eighty percent of the company has been owned by the Macon Supply ESOP since 2001, with CEO D. Frank Gunn retaining the remaining 20% after purchasing the company in 1978.

Name

Macon Supply

Legal name

Macon Supply, Inc.

Website

https://maconsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Macon Supply is an employee-owned wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) serving industrial, mechanical, municipal, and underground utility customers across the Southeast United States from its Macon, Georgia headquarters since 1933.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720), Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42384)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Pipe valves fittings distribution
• PVF wholesale distribution
• Industrial hose fittings
• Hydraulic hose supply
• Construction materials distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Macon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. PVF Wholesale Distribution: Full-line wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) serving industrial, mechanical, municipal, and underground utility markets. Revenue generated through product sales with pricing based on competitive quotes.
2. Industrial and Hydraulic Hose Sales: Sales of industrial and hydraulic hose products including hydraulic hose (2 wire, 4 wire, 6 wire, etc.), fittings (metric and standard threads), and custom-made hose assemblies.
3. Southern Safety Supply Division: Acquired in June 2021, provides fire extinguisher sales and service along with personal protective gear, expanding product offerings into safety equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Macon Supply is a wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) serving industrial, mechanical, municipal, and underground utility markets. The company also distributes industrial and hydraulic hoses and fittings with custom assembly and crimping services, and operates Southern Safety Supply, a division offering fire extinguisher sales/service and personal protective equipment. Products span carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, galvanized, black iron, ductile iron, sanitary stainless, PVC, and CPVC materials.

Product overview

Macon Supply is a full-line wholesale distributor serving industrial, mechanical, municipal, and underground utility markets with pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) products. The company's core offering consists of three main product lines: (1) Pipe, Valves, and Fittings — the foundational PVF distribution business offering pipe & tube, valves, and fittings in various materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, galvanized, black iron, ductile iron, sanitary stainless, PVC, and CPVC; (2) Industrial and Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings — distributed through partnership with Kuriyama of America, offering hydraulic hose, industrial hose, and their respective fittings with custom assembly and crimping services; and (3) Southern Safety Supply — an acquired safety division providing fire extinguisher sales and service plus personal protective equipment. The company operates as an employee-owned ESOP and serves customers throughout the Southeast United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Southern Safety Supply: A safety division acquired in June 2021, focusing on fire extinguisher sales and service along with personal protective gear.

Products and services

• Pipe, Valves, and Fittings (PVF) Full-line wholesale distribution of pipe, valves, and fittings for industrial, mechanical, municipal, and underground utility markets. Inventory includes carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, galvanized, black iron, ductile iron, sanitary stainless, PVC, and CPVC in various sizes and schedules.
• Industrial and Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered major acquisition, core, vendor partner and minor.

• Southern Safety Supplymajor acquisitionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Acquired in June 2021 from Jim and Barbara Jones (20-year owners). Southern Safety Supply focuses on fire extinguisher sales and service plus personal protective gear sales. All employees hired by Macon Supply.
• Affiliated Distributors (AD) PVF GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember-owned buying group founded to aid independent distributors. AD allows Macon Supply to forge partnerships with top-tier suppliers, offering premier product lines while maintaining independent distributor flexibility and competitiveness. Tagline: 'Together, we win!'
• Kuriyama of AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to bring extensive inventory of industrial and hydraulic hose and fittings with over 40 years of experience in industrial and hydraulic hose supply. Provides KuriCrimp H-170 technology for custom hose assembly.
• McDonald (AY McDonald)vendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• Empire Industries Inc.vendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• Krausz (Hymax)vendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• NIBCOvendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• Spears Manufacturingvendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• Victaulicvendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• ASC Engineered Solutionsvendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• JCM Industriesvendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• Powell Valvesvendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• US Pipevendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• Viegavendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products. Viega press piping systems are specifically highlighted.
• Wattsvendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• Ward Manufacturingvendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• M&H Valve Companyvendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• IPEXvendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• Spirax Sarcovendor partnerOthersManufacturing partner for pipe, valves, and fittings products.
• Additional Vendor PartnersminorOthersAdditional manufacturing partners including ADS/Hancor, Allied Fitting, American Valve, Apollo Valves/Conbraco, Appleton Stainless, Badger Meter, Dixon Valve, Fernco, Mueller Co., Oatey, and many others listed on vendor partners page.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hajoca Corporation: US PVF, plumbing, and HVAC distributor with decentralized branches serving industrial, mechanical, and utility customers — the closest mid-size analog to Macon Supply's segment focus.
• Winsupply: Co-op-style wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies with member-owned local branches across the US — operates a similar regional-independent model to Macon Supply.
• Crescent Electric Supply: Industrial and electrical distributor serving contractors and industrial customers across the US with broad inventory and regional branches — adjacent category with similar customer base.
• WinWholesale (Win Group): Group of independent wholesale distributors serving industrial, plumbing, and mechanical markets with shared services — comparable in structure and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest North American PVF distributor, serving plumbing, mechanical, and industrial customers with an extensive branch network and broad product line — a direct competitor but at vastly larger scale.
• MRC Global: Global distributor of pipe, valves, fittings, and related products to the energy and industrial markets — a much larger player in the same distribution category.
• Watsco: Large distributor of HVAC, plumbing, and PVF products to contractors and industrial customers across the US — broader in scope but overlapping in the industrial supply channel.

Others

• Affiliated Distributors (AD): Member-owned buying group whose PVF division Macon Supply belongs to; many of its independent member distributors operate as direct regional peers of comparable size.
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: Manufacturer and supplier of water-related plumbing and PVF products sold through distribution channels — comparable as a supply-side partner within the same PVF ecosystem.

Emerging players

• American Pipe & Supply: Regional independent distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings serving industrial and utility markets — a smaller-scale peer with overlapping product focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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