WIPCO

What WIPCO does

WIPCO, Inc. (doing business as Wholesale Industries Plastics Company) is a Dallas, Texas-based wholesale industrial plastics distributor founded in 1982 by the Zemler family, who continue to own and operate the business. The company supplies chemical and corrosion-resistant piping, flow control, storage, fluid transfer, and structural products — pipes, fittings, valves, tanks, pumps, filters, strainers, grating, hangers, and related accessories — manufactured in materials including PVC, CPVC, PVDF, polypropylene, polyethylene, stainless steel, fiberglass, and ultra-pure piping. The business is organized across six product categories (Rigid Piping Systems, Flow Control, Storage & Containment, Fluid Transfer, Structural Shapes, and Miscellaneous) and distributes an inventory sourced from 20+ manufacturer brands, with Spears Manufacturing, Hayward Flow Control, and Snyder Industries identified as the top brands.\n\nOperationally, WIPCO runs a stocked Dallas warehouse at 2460 Joe Field Road, supports in-person pickup, local delivery throughout the DFW Metroplex, and supplements its own inventory with multiple manufacturer distribution centers in the DFW area for non-stocked items. The company has invested in custom fabrication capabilities, including custom valve assemblies, automated valve and backflow prevention setups, and engineered corrosion-resistant piping systems tailored to specific chemical and environmental conditions, providing value-added services beyond standard distribution. Sales are captured through phone, online contact/quote forms, and in-person engagement, supported by an inside/outside sales team and an SEO-oriented blog covering industrial fluid handling topics.\n\nRevenue is generated through wholesale product markups on manufacturer pricing under a quote-based unit-pricing model, with a $10 minimum order, 30-day payment terms on approved credit, and 1.5% monthly interest on overdue balances. The customer base spans chemical manufacturers and processors, water and wastewater treatment facilities, commercial and industrial plumbing contractors, oil and gas operations, commercial pools and waterparks, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, plating and coating operations, semiconductor fabs, agricultural operations, and food and beverage producers — essentially any industry requiring the flow of liquids and chemicals. Geographic scope is concentrated in North Texas (DFW Metroplex), with a stated service reach extending beyond the region via delivery and special-order logistics.

Name

WIPCO

Legal name

WIPCO, Inc.

Website

https://wipcoinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WIPCO is a Dallas-based wholesale industrial plastics distributor of corrosion-resistant pipes, fittings, valves, tanks, pumps, and accessories, serving chemical manufacturing, water treatment, and commercial plumbing customers across North Texas since 1982.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastics Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Process & Chemical-Resistant Pipe Systems (CPVC/PVDF/PP) (IMANADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG), Returnable/Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP) & Totes (Reusable Containers, Trays, Bins) (IMALAFAH), Returnable/Reusable Plastic Packaging (RPCs, Crates, Totes) Manufacturing (IMANAEAM)

Keywords

• Industrial plastics distribution
• Corrosion-resistant piping
• Chemical resistant valves
• Industrial fluid handling
• Wholesale plumbing supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Wholesale Distribution): WIPCO operates as a wholesale industrial plastics distributor selling chemical and corrosion-resistant pipes, fittings, valves, tanks, pumps, and related products. Revenue is generated through product markups on manufacturer pricing. Payment terms are 30 days from invoice date with approved credit. Minimum purchase per order is $10.00.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WIPCO is a wholesale distributor of chemical and corrosion-resistant industrial plastics, supplying pipes, fittings, valves, tanks, pumps, strainers, filters, doors, grating, and related accessories in materials such as PVC, CPVC, PVDF, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Stainless Steel, Fiberglass, and Ultra-pure Piping. The company serves chemical manufacturing, water/wastewater treatment, industrial plumbing, oil & gas, and other industries requiring flow of aggressive liquids and chemicals, with custom fabrication capabilities for valve assemblies and engineered systems.

Product overview

WIPCO is a wholesale industrial plastics distributor founded in 1982, specializing in corrosion-resistant plumbing and storage products for industrial applications. The company operates as a single unified distribution offering organized across six product categories: Rigid Piping Systems (pipes, fittings, duct, camlock fittings, strut), Flow Control (manual/automated valves, strainers, meters), Storage & Containment (plastic tanks, tank fittings, level indicators, chemical resistant liners), Fluid Transfer (pumps, filters), Structural Shapes (fiberglass/plastic grating, bar stock, strut), and Miscellaneous (hangers, tools, gaskets, cements/primers). WIPCO distributes products from multiple manufacturer brands including Spears Manufacturing, Snyder Industries, and Hayward Flow Control, among others. The company serves chemical manufacturing, water/wastewater treatment, plumbing, oil & gas, and other industries requiring flow of liquids and chemicals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rigid Piping Systems Comprehensive piping solutions including PVC, CPVC, PVDF, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Stainless Steel, Fiberglass, and Ultra-pure Piping systems, plus Rigid Duct & Duct Fittings, Camlock Fittings, and Strut/Strut Clamps. Designed for chemical manufacturers, water treatment, and industrial plumbing applications.
• Flow Control Manual and automated valve solutions including True Union Ball Valves, Compact Ball Valves, Ball Check Valves, Swing Check Valves, Diaphragm Valves, Butterfly Valves, Needle Valves, Gate Valves, Globe Valves, Relief Valves, and actuated valves, plus Strainers and Meters/Gages. Used in chemical processing, water treatment, and industrial applications.
• Storage & Containment Storage solutions including Plastic Tanks (vertical, horizontal, cone-bottom), Bulkhead/Tank Fittings & Level Indicators, and Chemical Resistant Liners for metal tanks and secondary containment. For chemical, water, agricultural, and industrial storage applications.
• Fluid Transfer Pumps (Metering, Air-Diaphragm, Centrifugal, Magnetic Drive, Hand, Corrosion Resistant, Submersible, Vertical) and Bag/Cartridge Filters with various vessel materials. Used for chemical and corrosive fluid transfer in industrial applications.
• Structural Shapes Fiberglass and plastic structural products including grating, structural shapes, bar stock, strut, channel, nuts and bolts, pipe clamps, and hangers. Used in industrial and corrosive environments.
• Miscellaneous Hardware Additional products including Hangers/Fasteners, Pipe Tools & Vises, Bolt Sets & Gaskets, and Cements & Primers for industrial piping and plumbing installations.
• Spears Manufacturing Products Distributed brand offering PVC, CPVC, and PP industrial fittings and valves including PVC & CPVC Fittings, Ball Valves, Backflow Prevention, Gaskets & Flanges, and Industrial Valve Solutions. Spears Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of industrial fittings and valves known for durability and corrosion resistance.
• Snyder Industries Products Distributed brand offering durable plastic storage tanks, containment solutions, and bulk handling systems including Vertical Storage Tanks, Chemical Feed Systems, Cone Bottom Tanks, IBCs, Totes, Brine Tanks, Plastic Hopper Bins, Water Storage Tanks, and Double-Wall Containment Systems.
• Hayward Flow Control Products Distributed brand offering high-performance plastic piping systems and industrial-grade solutions including Thermoplastic Valves, Ball Valves, Butterfly Valves, Check Valves, Solenoid Valves, Pressure Relief Valves, Filtration Systems, Automated Valves, and Magnetic Drive Pumps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most items in stock and delivered next day
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Spears ManufacturingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWIPCO is an authorized Spears Manufacturing distributor offering PVC, CPVC, and PP fittings, ball valves, backflow prevention products, gaskets, flanges, and industrial valves. Spears Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of industrial fittings and valves known for durability and corrosion resistance.
• Hayward Flow ControlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWIPCO is a trusted distributor of Hayward Flow Control products including thermoplastic valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, flow control valves, solenoid valves, pressure relief valves, filtration systems, automated valves, and corrosion-resistant pumps.
• Snyder IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWIPCO is a leading Snyder Industries distributor offering vertical storage tanks (single and double-wall), chemical feed systems, cone bottom tanks, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), totes, brine tanks, plastic hopper bins, water storage tanks, and custom engineered tank systems.
• Asahi-AmericasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading manufacturer of thermoplastic fluid flow solutions specializing in corrosion-resistant valves, actuators, piping systems, and wet process equipment for various industrial applications.
• Ipex Inc.supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh-performance plastic pipe systems for water and wastewater applications.
• Georg FischersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlastic valves and piping solutions for industrial plumbing.
• Charlotte Pipe and FoundrysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPVC and CPVC pipe solutions for industrial and commercial plumbing.
• NorwescosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWater and wastewater storage tanks and solutions, as well as polypropylene valves and fittings.
• Aickinstrut FiberglasssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorrosion-resistant strut channel systems for industrial environments.
• Filter Pump IndustriessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh-performance pumps, filter systems, chambers, mixers/agitators, and filtration media for the metal finishing industry.
• Flux PumpssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMagnetic drive pumps and corrosion-resistant pumping solutions.
• Combraco / ApollosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReliable industrial valves for wastewater treatment and plumbing.
• NibcosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlastic and metal valves for industrial applications.
• Oatey Co.supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolvent cements and primers designed for joining PVC and CPVC pipes and fittings.
• GreenLeaf IncorporatedsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValves, polypropylene camlock fittings/couplings (quick connects/hose fittings), spray tips, and custom-molded components.
• NecosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial stainless steel hose couplings and fittings.
• Dallas SpecialtysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlumbing fittings and drainage solutions including flexible connectors, pipe couplings, specialty transition couplings, gaskets, valve meter boxes, and plumbing accessories.
• PHD (Strut and Strut Clamps)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGalvanized strut channels, pre-engineered framing systems, and heavy-duty fittings.
• Atkore Strut SystemssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGalvanized strut channels, pre-engineered framing systems, and heavy-duty fittings.
• Reed Manufacturing CompanysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPipe tools and vises for industrial applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Winsupply: US cooperative of wholesale distribution businesses serving contractors in plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Adjacent comparable as a multi-brand industrial PVF distributor with decentralized regional operations.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Publicly listed US leader in plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks distribution with substantial Texas presence. Overlaps with WIPCO in industrial pipe, valves, and fittings but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Grainger: Largest US MRO industrial distributor with broad coverage of plumbing, pumps, valves, and fluid handling. Indirect competitor to WIPCO for industrial buyers standardizing on national digital procurement platforms.
• McMaster-Carr: National industrial supply catalog distributor with a vast SKU range covering pipe, valves, fittings, pumps, and maintenance supplies. Indirect competitive pressure on WIPCO for standardized industrial MRO purchases via e-commerce.
• Hajoca Corporation: Largest privately held US wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies with nationwide branches. Comparable as a plumbing/PVF distributor but at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach than WIPCO.

Direct peers

• Plastic Service Centers: Industrial plastics distributor focused on corrosion-resistant piping products across multiple US regions. Closely comparable product line and customer base to WIPCO, particularly in chemical processing and water treatment.
• Coburn Supply Company: Texas-based wholesale distributor of plumbing, industrial pipe, valves, and fittings serving contractors and industrial customers across the state. Strong geographic overlap with WIPCO and similar product mix in industrial plastics and corrosion-resistant systems.
• Industrial Plastic Supply: California-based industrial plastics distributor specializing in corrosion-resistant pipe, valves, fittings, and tanks. Direct comparable to WIPCO in product portfolio and customer use cases, with a different geographic focus.
• F.W. Webb Company: Large Northeastern US wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial pipe, valves, and fittings with a regional warehouse model similar to WIPCO's. Closely comparable as a multi-brand industrial plumbing and PVF distributor serving contractors and industrial customers.
• Cope Plastics: Midwest industrial plastics distributor offering fabricated and distributed plastic sheets, rods, pipe, valves, and fittings. Comparable distribution-plus-fabrication model with similar end-market focus on chemical and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wipco-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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