Cooks Plumbing Supplies

What Cooks Plumbing Supplies does

Cooks Plumbing Supplies is a family-owned Australian plumbing and bathroom/kitchen/laundry products distributor founded in 1969 and headquartered at North Rocks in Sydney, New South Wales. The company operates 13 trade stores and 4 showrooms across New South Wales and Queensland, supported by dedicated warehouses (Beresfield, Botany) and a 250+ person team that includes a Home Builders Division, a Commercial Projects Division, a Plumbing Estimating team, and a specialty/civil drainage capability built on exclusive distribution rights for BLÜCHER and Akasison siphonic drainage systems in NSW and QLD.

The product catalogue spans copper pipe and fittings (15mm–200mm), PVC systems, EZIPEX/UNIPEX press-fit and slide systems, hot water systems (electric, gas, continuous flow), bathroom fittings (tapware, basins, baths, showers, vanities, toilets, underfloor heating), kitchen sinks and mixers, and laundry products, supplied under partnerships with brands such as Rinnai, Rheem, Caroma, Phoenix, Zip, Vinidex, and Villeroy & Boch. The proprietary technology layer is Cook's Connect — a trade portal and iOS/Android mobile app that lets trade account holders submit orders, build quotes, view invoices, check live orders, and access personalised catalogue pricing, with native integrations to MYOB, simPRO, and Xero accounting and job-management software.

The business model is multi-channel: enterprise field sales via dedicated account managers to plumbing contractors, home builders, civil contractors, mechanical contractors, and commercial developers; direct-to-consumer sales through four showrooms in Sydney and Brisbane offering consultation services; and digital ordering via Cook's Connect for trade account holders. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of plumbing supplies and fixtures, recurring trade account relationships with credit facilities and personalised pricing, and ancillary services including appliance delivery and installation through the Home Builders Division. Pricing is quote-based for trade accounts and is not publicly disclosed; distribution is regional within NSW and QLD, with free metro deliveries in Sydney and Brisbane for account customers.

Name

Cooks Plumbing Supplies

Legal name

Cooks Plumbing Supplies

Website

https://cooksplumbing.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cooks Plumbing Supplies is a family-owned Australian plumbing and bathroom/kitchen/laundry products distributor founded in 1969, operating 13 trade stores and 4 showrooms across NSW and Queensland, serving plumbing contractors, home builders, civil and commercial projects, and retail consumers via its Cook's Connect trade portal and mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4237), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Kitchen & Bath Installation & Project Services (Retail + Install) (CRAIAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing Parts & Supplies Retail (Pipes, Valves, Fittings) (CRAIADAD), Commercial/Builder Kitchen & Bath Showrooms (Trade-Focused) (CRAIAFAK), Kitchen & Bath (Cabinetry, Fixtures, Plumbing) Distribution (CRAOAFAF)

Keywords

• Plumbing supplies
• Bathroom fixtures
• Trade plumbing
• Hot water systems
• Drainage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Product Sales: Sale of plumbing supplies including copper pipe, PVC, hot water systems, and specialty market products to trade customers including plumbers, builders, and contractors.
2. Home Products & Fixtures: Sale of bathroom, kitchen and laundry products including tapware, basins, baths, showers, vanities, and accessories to both trade customers and retail consumers through showrooms.
3. Trade Account Services: Offering trade accounts with credit facilities, personalised pricing, and delivery services for account customers.
4. Appliance Installation Services: Cook's Connections service provides delivery and installation of appliances as part of the home builders service offering.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cooks Plumbing Supplies distributes plumbing products — copper pipe, PVC, hot water systems, civil and siphonic drainage (with exclusive BLÜCHER and Akasison distribution rights), and bathroom, kitchen, and laundry fixtures — to trade contractors and home builders via 13 trade stores plus the Cook's Connect digital portal and mobile app, and serves retail consumers via 4 showrooms. Complementary services include dedicated builder account management, showroom consultation, warehousing, distribution, and appliance installation (Cook's Connections).

Product overview

Cooks Plumbing Supplies is a family-owned plumbing distributor operating a multi-channel business model with 13 trade stores, 4 showrooms, and specialized divisions for home builders and commercial projects. The core offering includes Cook's Connect (an online portal and mobile app for trade account management with MYOB, Xero, and simPRO integrations), comprehensive plumbing products across bathroom, kitchen, and laundry categories, specialty trade products (EZIPEX crimp/slide/press systems, copper pipe, PVC, hot water), and civil/mechanical plumbing supplies. The company exclusively distributes BLÜCHER and Akasison siphonic drainage systems in NSW and QLD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cook's Connect: Trade account portal and mobile app for streamlining orders, quotes, invoices, and business processes for trade account holders.

Products and services

• Cook's Connect Cook's Connect is a digital trade account management platform (web portal + mobile app) that enables trade account holders to submit orders, create quotes, view invoices, check live orders, and access the company's catalogue with personalised pricing. It integrates with MYOB, simPRO, and Xero accounting and job-management software and is for plumbers, builders, and trade contractors holding a Cook's trade account.
• Trade Store Network Thirteen trade stores across NSW and QLD providing plumbing supplies to trade contractors (plumbers, builders, civil and mechanical contractors) with early morning opening hours, trade pricing, account facilities, and metro delivery.
• Showroom Consultations Four showrooms in Sydney and Brisbane (plus Studio Eden at Norwest by appointment) offering product selection consultations with trained showroom consultants for bathroom, kitchen, and laundry requirements, targeted at retail consumers renovating or building residential properties.
• Home Builders Division Specialised service for residential and commercial builders providing dedicated account managers, showroom consultations, warehousing, distribution, appliance installation (Cook's Connections), and warranty management of plumbing and appliance supplies.
• Commercial Projects Division Dedicated commercial projects team providing plumbing supplies and specialist expertise (including siphonic drainage expertise) for large-scale commercial construction projects — apartments, hotels, offices, and industrial facilities — across NSW and QLD.
• Civil Drainage Products Civil drainage products supply including exclusive distribution of BLÜCHER and Akasison siphonic drainage systems across NSW and QLD, supporting civil construction contractors with drainage solutions for commercial and civil projects across Sydney metro and beyond.
• Mechanical Plumbing Products Specialised mechanical plumbing supplies for the mechanical plumbing industry, with quality stock-holding for over 15 years to support mechanical contractors on commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Copper Pipe Products Copper tube and fittings ranging from 15mm to 200mm sized for trade plumbing installations across residential and commercial applications.
• PVC Products PVC pipes and fittings for sewer, stormwater, trade waste, and water applications, supplied to trade plumbing contractors.
• UNIPEX Products Polyethylene piping systems (UNIPEX) for water supply applications, supplied to trade plumbing contractors for residential and commercial use.
• EZIPEX Crimp Press-fit crimp plumbing system as an alternative to compression systems, available in copper tube ranges for trade plumbing installations.
• EZIPEX Gas Lightweight and durable gas installation system designed for quick installation in gas applications, supplied to trade gas fitters and plumbers.
• EZIPEX Slide Popular compression slide system for hot and cold water installations, supplied to trade plumbing contractors.
• EZIPRESS Water & Gas Complete press-fit system for copper tube with specific fitting ranges designed for gas or water applications, supplied to trade plumbers.
• Hot Water Systems Wide range of hot water systems including electric, gas, continuous flow, and environmental (heat pump/solar) options, sourced from suppliers including Rinnai, Rheem, and Zip, available to trade and retail customers.
• Bathroom Products Full range of bathroom products including accessories, basins, baths and spas, mirrors, mixers, showers, tapware, toilets and bidets, underfloor heating, vanities and bathroom furniture, and vents/lights, available to trade and retail/showroom customers.
• Kitchen Products Kitchen sinks, filter taps, mixers, and tapware for residential and commercial kitchens, available to trade and retail/showroom customers.
• Laundry Products Laundry mixers, tapware, and laundry tubs for utility rooms, available to trade and retail/showroom customers.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• XerocoreTechnology or IntegrationCook's Connect integrates with Xero accounting software, allowing trade account holders to export invoice lists and manage accounting processes.
• simPROcoreTechnology or IntegrationCook's Connect integrates with simPRO job management software for trade businesses, streamlining operations for trade customers.
• MYOBcoreTechnology or IntegrationCook's Connect integrates with MYOB accounting software, enabling trade account holders to sync financial data and manage business accounting.
• BLÜCHERcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive distribution partner for BLÜCHER siphonic drainage products across NSW and QLD.
• AkasisoncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive distribution partner for Akasison siphonic drainage products across NSW and QLD.
• Eden BraeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Eden Brae home builders for Studio Eden showroom by appointment at Norwest.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bunnings Warehouse: Wesfarmers-owned retail home improvement giant covering plumbing, bathrooms and kitchens; competes with Cooks' retail showroom channel and DIY trade purchases.
• Mitre 10 Trade: Hardware and home improvement retailer with trade accounts; overlaps with Cooks' trade supply and DIY plumbing categories.
• Reece Industrial (Actrol): Reece Group's HVAC/R division that overlaps with Cooks' Specialty Markets and mechanical plumbing offerings (HVAC, civil drainage, siphonic systems).

Direct peers

• Galvin Group: Australian plumbing and bathroom product supplier serving commercial and residential projects; comparable in product mix and trade customer focus.
• Tradelink: National plumbing supplies brand focused on trade customers across Australia, directly comparable to Cooks' 13-trade-store distribution model.
• Plumbing Plus: Co-operative network of independent plumbing supply retailers across Australia; competing alternative to Cooks' showroom and trade customer offering.
• Reece Limited: Australia's largest plumbing, bathroom and kitchen supplies distributor with ~250+ branches. Cooks is a much smaller regional competitor operating the same wholesale-plus-showroom model.

Emerging players

• Cipriani Hamilton & Co: Specialist bathroom, kitchen and laundry retailer/showroom operator in Australia competing for retail renovation consumer spend.
• Highcraft Bathrooms & Kitchens: Australian bathroom and kitchen showroom chain; comparable retail-consumer showroom strategy for renovation products.

Others

• Vinidex (Aliaxis): Australian PVC and PE pipe manufacturer and supplier — strategic supplier to Cooks and adjacent participant in the plumbing distribution value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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