Hamilton Sales
Hamilton Sales is a privately held, full-service plumbing manufacturer representative firm representing 21+ brands across the Southeast U.S. (AL, AR, LA, MS, W. TN, FL Panhandle), earning commissions by providing specification, sales, and customer-service support to commercial contractors, residential builders, and facility managers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersBaton Rouge, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Hamilton Sales does
Hamilton Sales, Inc. is a privately held, full-service manufacturer representative firm operating in the commercial and residential plumbing industry across the Southeastern United States. The company holds exclusive territorial representation rights for 21+ plumbing manufacturers — including Zurn Water Solutions, Elkay, Halsey Taylor, Bradley Corporation, MTI Baths, Pfister, Stiebel-Eltron, and Gastite — across Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, West Tennessee, and the Florida Panhandle. Hamilton Sales does not manufacture or own product; its role is to drive specification, quoting, sales, and customer service on behalf of its manufacturer partners through a territory-based outside-sales model.
The firm operates from four offices: headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; a New Orleans-area office in Jefferson/Elmwood, Louisiana; a Mississippi office in Richland; and an Arkansas office in Kensett operated under the Jim Taylor Sales brand. The organization runs a horizontal segmentation strategy across both commercial construction (washrooms, emergency safety, industrial applications, institutional water solutions) and residential construction (kitchen/bath fixtures, water heaters, plumbing accessories). Sales coverage is organized by territory — Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, West Tennessee, Gulf Coast — with named outside sales representatives, inside sales, quotations, logistics, and office management supporting each region. Chad Hamilton serves as Principal and Shelby Johnson as Vice President of Sales.
Hamilton Sales generates revenue through manufacturer-representative commissions earned on sales of represented product lines within its territory. Pricing is set by the upstream manufacturers, not by Hamilton Sales directly. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and relationship-driven, with the firm providing job-specification expertise and tailored product guidance to commercial contractors, residential builders, and facility managers. Marketing presence is limited to organic Facebook and LinkedIn pages. There is no disclosed proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, no outside funding, no acquisitions, and no public revenue figures; the company operates as a founder-controlled, regionally focused sales organization with modest structural complexity.
Hamilton Sales firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hamilton Sales
- Legal name
- Hamilton Sales, Inc.
- Website
- https://hamiltonsales.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Hamilton Sales is a privately held, full-service plumbing manufacturer representative firm representing 21+ brands across the Southeast U.S. (AL, AR, LA, MS, W. TN, FL Panhandle), earning commissions by providing specification, sales, and customer-service support to commercial contractors, residential builders, and facility managers.
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Hamilton Sales industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Plumbing Fixtures Distribution
- NAICS
- Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4237)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Plumbing Parts & Supplies Retail (Pipes, Valves, Fittings) (CRAIADAD)
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Where Hamilton Sales is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Baton Rouge
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Hamilton Sales business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Manufacturer Representative Commissions: Hamilton Sales generates revenue by representing plumbing manufacturers and earning commissions on sales within their territory. As a full-service representative, they provide sales, specifications support, and customer service for their manufacturer partners.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Hamilton Sales product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hamilton Sales is a full-service manufacturer's representative firm that sells and specifies plumbing fixtures, water solutions, commercial washroom equipment, valves, water heaters, and related products on behalf of 21+ partner manufacturers. The firm serves commercial and residential contractors, builders, and facility managers across the Southeast U.S. with expert job specifications and tailored solutions for unique project needs.
Product overview
Hamilton Sales is a full-service plumbing fixtures representative company serving the Southeast U.S. (Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, West Tennessee, and Florida Panhandle). The company does not manufacture its own products but represents a portfolio of 20+ manufacturer partners across commercial and residential plumbing segments. Their product portfolio spans water solutions (Zurn, Elkay, Halsey Taylor), faucets and valves (Pfister, Legend Valve, Milwaukee Valve), water heating (Stiebel-Eltron, Intellihot), bath products (MTI Baths, Mustee), drainage (Wade Drains), gas piping (Gastite FlashShield), and specialty commercial products (Bradley Corporation, Metcraft, Safe-T-Cover). The company provides job specifications and tailored solutions for commercial and residential projects through their team of sales representatives across multiple office locations.
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Problem solved
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Products and services
- Manufacturer Representation - Zurn Water Solutions Sales representation of Zurn Water Solutions products including Hydro-X Powered sensor faucets that generate power from water flow, providing extended battery life. For commercial contractors and builders in AR, LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Elkay Sales representation of Elkay stainless steel sinks and filtered water products including ezH2O bottle filling stations. For commercial contractors, builders, and facility managers in AR, LA, MS, W. TN.
- Manufacturer Representation - Halsey Taylor Sales representation of Halsey Taylor water coolers and drinking fountains in contemporary styles, classic shapes, two-station units, outdoor fountains, and sensor units. For commercial contractors and facility managers in AR, LA, MS, W. TN.
- Manufacturer Representation - Pfister Sales representation of Pfister bathroom and lavatory faucets, shower systems, showerheads, accessories, kitchen faucets, and other plumbing fixtures. For residential and commercial contractors in LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Gastite FlashShield Sales representation of Gastite fuel gas piping systems with metallic shield protection providing fault current and lightning protection. For residential and commercial contractors in LA, MS, AL, FL Pan.
- Manufacturer Representation - Bradley Corporation Sales representation of Bradley Corporation commercial washrooms, emergency safety, and industrial application products including Navigator digital mixing valves. For commercial contractors and facility managers in AR, LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Stiebel-Eltron Sales representation of Stiebel-Eltron energy-efficient water heating products including Tempra Plus tankless water heaters with Advanced Flow Control technology. For residential and commercial contractors in AR, LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - MTI Baths Sales representation of MTI Baths luxury bath products including tubs, shower bases, sinks, and vanity sinks in multiple material finishes. For residential builders, contractors, and homeowners in AR, LA, MS, W. TN, AL, FL Pan.
- Manufacturer Representation - Intellihot Sales representation of Intellihot on-demand tankless water heaters for commercial applications including heat pump and gas models. For commercial contractors in LA.
- Manufacturer Representation - Milwaukee Valve Sales representation of Milwaukee Valve flow control products including ball, butterfly, gate, globe, check, and specialty valves for commercial, industrial, and marine applications. For commercial and industrial contractors in LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Mustee Sales representation of Mustee premium plumbing fixtures including TOPAZ fiberglass bathtubs and bathtub walls. For residential and commercial contractors in LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Wade Drains Sales representation of Wade Drains drainage products including siphonic roof drains. For commercial contractors in AR, LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Safe-T-Cover Sales representation of Safe-T-Cover aluminum enclosures for backflow and irrigation valves providing long-lasting security. For commercial contractors in LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Legend Valve Sales representation of Legend Valve high-quality valves and fittings for plumbing and hydronic systems. For residential and commercial contractors in LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Mountain Plumbing Products Sales representation of Mountain Plumbing Products high-performance water appliances including water filters, waste disposers, hot water tanks, and chillers. For residential and commercial contractors in AR, LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Just Manufacturing Sales representation of Just Manufacturing plumbing fixtures for hospitals, schools, and university complexes with flexibility for creative design. For commercial contractors in AR, LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Metcraft Industries Sales representation of Metcraft stainless steel plumbing products for commercial, industrial, correctional, hospital, and school markets with custom vandal-resistant options. For commercial and institutional contractors in AR, LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Stern-Williams Sales representation of Stern-Williams terrazzo service sinks, shower floors, cabinet packages, and drinking fountains for commercial and recreational building industries. For commercial contractors in LA, MS, W. TN.
- Manufacturer Representation - Fluidmaster Sales representation of Fluidmaster toilet repair products, water supply connectors, flushing technology, flappers, and access panels. For residential and commercial contractors in LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Briggs Plumbing Sales representation of Briggs Plumbing lavatories, toilets, bidets, urinals, and kitchen/bathroom faucets for residential, hospitality, and commercial applications. For residential and commercial contractors in LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Cresline Sales representation of Cresline American-made polyethylene, PVC, and FlowGuard Gold CPVC pipe for plumbing, irrigation, water well, and industrial markets. For plumbing and industrial contractors in LA, MS.
- Manufacturer Representation - Ideal Tridon Sales representation of Ideal Tridon specialty clamps for automotive, heavy duty, industrial, plumbing, and marine applications. For industrial and plumbing contractors in LA, MS.
Companies that use Hamilton Sales
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Hamilton Sales technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
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Hamilton Sales partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Zurn Water SolutionscoreZurn builds value and trust through superior knowledge of the global markets and customers they serve, providing innovative water solutions delivered by exceptional people. Hamilton Sales represents Zurn in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
- ElkaycoreAmerica's number-one selling stainless steel sink company, Elkay has continued to launch new products, designs, and innovations in an amazing array of different industries. Hamilton Sales represents Elkay in AR, LA, MS, and W. TN.
- Halsey TaylorcoreHalsey Taylor offers water coolers and drinking fountains for various applications including contemporary styles, classic shapes, outdoor fountains, and sensor units. Hamilton Sales represents Halsey Taylor in AR, LA, MS, and W. TN.
- PfistercorePfister is a manufacturer of bathroom and lavatory faucets, shower systems, showerheads, and accessories, and kitchen faucets and other plumbing fixtures. Hamilton Sales represents Pfister in Louisiana and Mississippi.
- Gastite – FlashShieldcoreGastite has been a pioneer in fuel gas piping for more than twenty years and continues to set the standard in the industry with product innovations and superior technical support. Hamilton Sales represents Gastite in LA, MS, AL, and FL Pan.
- Bradley CorporationcoreBradley offers the most complete and advanced commercial washrooms and comprehensive solutions for emergency safety and industrial applications. Hamilton Sales represents Bradley in AR, LA, and MS.
- Stiebel-EltroncoreStiebel Eltron is known for high quality, well-engineered products focused on energy efficiency, safety, and consumer comfort. Hamilton Sales represents Stiebel-Eltron in AR, LA, and MS.
- Just ManufacturingminorJust Manufacturing provides utmost quality while ensuring flexibility for creative design and optimal aesthetics for projects from hospitals to schools. Hamilton Sales represents Just Manufacturing in AR, LA, and MS.
- Wade DrainsminorWADE has been committed to manufacturing excellence since its inception, with each product meeting stringent requirements. Hamilton Sales represents Wade Drains in AR, LA, and MS.
- MTI BathscoreMTI offers uniquely designed, handcrafted high-quality, innovative bath products with a strong market reputation. Hamilton Sales represents MTI Baths in AR, LA, MS, W. TN, AL, and FL Pan.
- Legend ValveminorLegend Valve is a leading manufacturer of high-quality valves and fittings for plumbing and hydronic systems known for durability and reliability. Hamilton Sales represents Legend Valve in LA and MS.
- Mountain Plumbing ProductsminorMountain Plumbing Products is a leading manufacturer of High-Performance Water Appliances offering market-leading accessories, water filters, waste disposers, and hot water tanks. Hamilton Sales represents Mountain Plumbing Products in AR, LA, and MS.
- IntellihotminorIntellihot specializes in on-demand, tankless water heaters, particularly for commercial applications including heat pump and gas models. Hamilton Sales represents Intellihot in Louisiana.
- Metcraft Industries, Inc.minorMetcraft manufactures durable stainless steel plumbing products for the commercial, industrial, correctional, hospital, and school markets with custom vandal-resistant fixtures. Hamilton Sales represents Metcraft in AR, LA, and MS.
- Safe-T-CoverminorSafe-T-Cover produces aluminum enclosures for backflows and irrigation valves providing long-lasting security. Hamilton Sales represents Safe-T-Cover in LA and MS.
- Milwaukee ValveminorMilwaukee Valve is a global manufacturer of flow control products specializing in valves for commercial, industrial, and marine applications including ball valves, butterfly valves, and gate valves. Hamilton Sales represents Milwaukee Valve in LA and MS.
- Stern-WilliamsminorStern-Williams manufactures terrazzo service sinks, shower floors and cabinet packages, and a complete line of drinking fountains for commercial and recreational building industries. Hamilton Sales represents Stern-Williams in LA, MS, and W. TN.
- FluidmasterminorFluidmaster provides toilet repair, water supply connectors, water flushing technology, flappers, and access panel products serving customers worldwide. Hamilton Sales represents Fluidmaster in LA and MS.
- Briggs PlumbingminorBriggs is a major supplier of lavatories, toilets, bidets, urinals, kitchen and bathroom faucets for residential, hospitality, and commercial applications. Hamilton Sales represents Briggs Plumbing in LA and MS.
- CreslineminorCresline provides American-made polyethylene, PVC, and FlowGuard Gold CPVC pipe to plumbing, irrigation, water well, hardware, industrial, and municipal markets. Hamilton Sales represents Cresline in LA and MS.
- Ideal TridonminorIdeal Tridon is a global engineering solutions designer and manufacturer of specialty clamps for auto, heavy duty, industrial, plumbing, and marine applications. Hamilton Sales represents Ideal Tridon in LA and MS.
- MusteeminorE.L. Mustee & Sons, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premium-quality plumbing fixtures and related products committed to innovation and customer satisfaction. Hamilton Sales represents Mustee in LA and MS.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Hamilton Sales competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Keidel Plumbing Supply: Regional plumbing and heating products distributor based in the Ohio Valley with branch coverage across the Midwest and Mid-South. Carries overlapping manufacturer lines and serves the same commercial and residential plumbing contractor customer base in territories adjacent to Hamilton Sales.
- Noland Company: Regional plumbing, HVAC, and industrial products distributor with branch coverage across the Mid-Atlantic and Southern US. Overlaps with Hamilton Sales on manufacturer relationships and customer segments but operates a stock-and-deliver model rather than pure commission representation.
Broad incumbents
- Winsupply: Cooperative distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies operating through local company-owned branches across the US. Competes with Hamilton Sales for the same contractor and builder customers in adjacent geographies, though Winsupply adds inventory distribution on top of manufacturer representation.
- ABC Supply Co. Largest US wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, and building products with a national branch network. While ABC Supply focuses more on roofing/exterior building products, it serves the same commercial contractor customer base and increasingly competes in adjacent plumbing categories through acquisitions.
- Ferguson Enterprises: Largest US distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks products, operating a national branch network. While Ferguson is a stock-and-distribute distributor rather than a pure rep firm, it represents many of the same manufacturers Hamilton Sales works with and competes for the same commercial and residential specification opportunities.
- Hajoca Corporation: Large US plumbing, heating, and cooling distributor with hundreds of branch locations nationwide. Carries overlapping manufacturer lines and competes for the same commercial and residential plumbing customers, though Hajoca's model is inventory-based distribution rather than commission-based representation.
- R.E. Michel Company: Large US distributor of HVAC, plumbing, and hydronics products serving contractors nationwide. Carries overlapping manufacturer lines (valves, hydronics, water heating) and addresses the same commercial and residential contractor base, though R.E. Michel primarily operates a wholesale distribution model.
Direct peers
- Gateway Plumbing Sales: Independent manufacturer's representative firm for plumbing products, serving select regional territories in the US with the same commission-based rep model. Direct competitor for manufacturer representation agreements and specification opportunities with similar commercial and residential contractor customers.
- E&I Sales: Independent manufacturer's representative firm serving the electrical and specialty construction markets with a similar regional sales rep business model. E&I Sales is specifically referenced in Hamilton Sales' own product data, confirming direct overlap in rep-firm category.
- Cregger Company: Independent manufacturer's representative firm serving the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical markets across the Southeastern US. Operates with the same commission-based rep model, carries many of the same manufacturers, and competes for specification opportunities in adjacent territories to Hamilton Sales.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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Management profileNumber of profiles
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Sales
What does Hamilton Sales do?
Hamilton Sales is a full-service manufacturer's representative firm that sells and specifies plumbing fixtures, water solutions, commercial washroom equipment, valves, water heaters, and related products on behalf of 21+ partner manufacturers. The firm serves commercial and residential contractors, builders, and facility managers across the Southeast U.S. with expert job specifications and tailored solutions for unique project needs.
Is Hamilton Sales a public or private company?
Hamilton Sales is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Hamilton Sales founded?
Hamilton Sales was founded in 2002. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Hamilton Sales based?
Hamilton Sales is headquartered in Baton Rouge, United States, in the North America region.
How does Hamilton Sales make money?
One revenue line is on record: manufacturer Representative Commissions.
Who are Hamilton Sales's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Keidel Plumbing Supply and Noland Company. Broad incumbents are Winsupply, ABC Supply Co., Ferguson Enterprises, Hajoca Corporation and R.E. Michel Company. Direct peers are Gateway Plumbing Sales, E&I Sales and Cregger Company.
Does Hamilton Sales have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hamilton Sales.
What industry is Hamilton Sales in?
Hamilton Sales's product category is Plumbing Fixtures Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIADAD, Plumbing Parts & Supplies Retail (Pipes, Valves, Fittings). Its NAICS code is 4237 and its SIC code is 5070.