W W Adcock Inc
POOLCORP is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and outdoor living products, serving roughly 125,000 wholesale customers through approximately 455 sales center locations across North America, Europe, and Australia.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersGlobal
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What W W Adcock Inc does
POOLCORP (Pool Corporation), traded on NASDAQ under ticker POOL, is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure and outdoor living products. The company operates approximately 455 sales center locations across North America, Europe, and Australia, and serves roughly 125,000 wholesale customers including pool contractors, service companies, retailers, landscape professionals, and commercial aquatic facilities. Its inventory includes more than 200,000 manufacturer and proprietary Pool Corporation-branded SKUs spanning construction materials, replacement parts, fencing, pool care products, chemicals, hot tubs, irrigation equipment, and commercial pool equipment.
W W Adcock Inc firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- W W Adcock Inc
- Legal name
- Pool Corporation
- Website
- https://wwadcock.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- POOLCORP is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and outdoor living products, serving roughly 125,000 wholesale customers through approximately 455 sales center locations across North America, Europe, and Australia.
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W W Adcock Inc industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wholesale Pool Supplies & Outdoor Living Distribution
- NAICS
- Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423910), Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water Sports & Marine Recreation Gear Distribution (CRAOAJAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers) (HSAIALAJ), Pool & Spa Chemicals (Chlorination, pH Control, Algaecides) (CRAJAKAL), Aquatic Family Entertainment Centers (Splash Pads, Aquatic Playgrounds, Swim Parks) (THAJAEAL)
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Where W W Adcock Inc is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Global
Offices1 record
Markets served
W W Adcock Inc business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Wholesale Distribution of Pool & Outdoor Products: POOLCORP generates revenue as the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure and outdoor living products. The company purchases products from manufacturers and distributes them to approximately 125,000 wholesale customers. Revenue is driven by the breadth of inventory — more than 200,000 products — across multiple product categories including construction materials, replacement parts, fencing, pool care products, hot tubs, irrigation, and commercial aquatics.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels5 records
W W Adcock Inc product offering
Product offeringCore offering
POOLCORP is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. It purchases products from manufacturers and resells more than 200,000 manufacturer and Pool Corporation-branded SKUs through approximately 455 sales center locations to roughly 125,000 wholesale customers, including pool contractors, service companies, retailers, and commercial aquatic facilities across North America, Europe, and Australia.
Product overview
POOLCORP is a wholesale distribution company operating as a single unified distribution platform. The company offers over 200,000 manufacturer and Pool Corporation-branded products across five distinct distribution sub-brands: SCP Distributors (North America, Europe, Australia), Superior Pool Products (United States), NPT/National Pool Trends (specialty pool products), POOLCORP Commercial Aquatics (commercial pool equipment), and Horizon Distributors (irrigation and landscape products). These brands collectively serve approximately 125,000 wholesale customers through approximately 455 locations worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SCP Distributors: Swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products distribution found throughout North America, Europe and Australia.
- Superior Pool Products
- NPT - National Pool Trends
- POOLCORP Commercial Aquatics
- Horizon Distributors
Products and services
- Wholesale Pool Supplies & Equipment Distribution (POOLCORP core) Core wholesale distribution of swimming pool supplies, equipment, chemicals, replacement parts, construction materials, hot tubs, and related outdoor living products from manufacturer and Pool Corporation-branded lines, serving pool contractors, service companies, and retailers worldwide.
- SCP Distributors Wholesale pool supply distribution brand with locations throughout North America, Europe, and Australia, distributing swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products to professional customers.
- Superior Pool Products Wholesale distribution brand with locations in the United States distributing swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products.
- NPT (National Pool Trends) Specialty wholesale distribution focused on pool tile, decorative pool finishes, hardscapes, water and fire features, outdoor lighting, and related specialty pool products within the United States.
- POOLCORP Commercial Aquatics Nationwide wholesale distribution of commercial pool equipment and supplies, supporting aquatic facilities and water parks with expert services and stocked locations.
- Horizon Distributors Wholesale distribution of professional-grade irrigation and landscape products, including golf management, specialty lighting, and lawn equipment, serving landscape professionals and golf course managers.
Quantifiable outcome
- World's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products
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Companies that use W W Adcock Inc
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
W W Adcock Inc technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
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Feature1 record
W W Adcock Inc partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
W W Adcock Inc competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Watsco Inc: Largest US distributor of HVAC, heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment, operating a comparable multi-location wholesale distribution model serving contractor customers. Highly analogous business model and scale-driven economics to POOLCORP, though in HVAC rather than pool/outdoor living.
- SRS Distribution: Large private building products distributor serving roofing, waterproofing, and other trades through a multi-location sales center network. Comparable to POOLCORP in wholesale distribution to professional contractors and in the multi-brand, multi-vertical strategy.
- Genuine Parts Company: Diversified distribution business (NAPA Auto Parts and other industrial/office products) operating a comparable scale distribution network across multiple verticals. Relevant peer for distribution scale, breadth, and B2B customer base though in different end markets.
- Pentair plc: Global manufacturer of pool, water treatment, and flow technology products. Sits adjacent to POOLCORP in the pool value chain as a key supplier; comparable as a public pool-focused company with similar end-market exposure to housing and discretionary spending.
- Hayward Holdings: Leading manufacturer of pool equipment and connected outdoor living products. Adjacent in the pool supply value chain as a POOLCORP supplier; comparable as a publicly traded company serving the same residential pool contractor and consumer markets.
Direct peers
- SiteOne Landscape Supply: Largest US distributor of landscape, irrigation, and outdoor living products serving professional contractors. Directly comparable to POOLCORP's Horizon Distributors division in terms of customer base (landscape professionals), product mix (irrigation, lighting), and multi-location distribution model.
- Pool Corporation (self-reference check): Pool Corporation is itself the subject of this analysis; omitted to avoid duplication. See the primary analysis above.
- Heritage Pool Supply Group: Regional wholesale distributor of pool and spa supplies serving professional pool contractors across multiple US markets. Directly comparable business model to POOLCORP's regional pool distribution operations, though smaller in scale.
Emerging players
- Foundation Building Materials: Specialty distributor of building products including insulation, roofing, and gypsum serving professional contractors. Comparable distribution model with multi-location sales centers and similar scale-up trajectory in fragmented trade distribution.
- Leslie's Inc. Largest US direct-to-consumer retailer of pool supplies and equipment. Comparable end-market exposure (residential pool maintenance and care) though a different go-to-market (retail stores plus e-commerce) rather than wholesale distribution.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
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Frequently asked questions about W W Adcock Inc
What does W W Adcock Inc do?
POOLCORP is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. It purchases products from manufacturers and resells more than 200,000 manufacturer and Pool Corporation-branded SKUs through approximately 455 sales center locations to roughly 125,000 wholesale customers, including pool contractors, service companies, retailers, and commercial aquatic facilities across North America, Europe, and Australia.
Is W W Adcock Inc a public or private company?
W W Adcock Inc is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was W W Adcock Inc founded?
W W Adcock Inc was founded in 1995.
Where is W W Adcock Inc based?
W W Adcock Inc is headquartered in Global.
How does W W Adcock Inc make money?
One revenue line is on record: wholesale Distribution of Pool & Outdoor Products.
Who are W W Adcock Inc's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Watsco Inc, SRS Distribution, Genuine Parts Company, Pentair plc and Hayward Holdings. Direct peers are SiteOne Landscape Supply, Pool Corporation (self-reference check) and Heritage Pool Supply Group. Emerging players are Foundation Building Materials and Leslie's Inc..
Does W W Adcock Inc have an API?
No public API is recorded for W W Adcock Inc.
What industry is W W Adcock Inc in?
W W Adcock Inc's product category is Wholesale Pool Supplies & Outdoor Living Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAJAD, Water Sports & Marine Recreation Gear Distribution, with a secondary code of HSAIALAJ, Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers). Its NAICS code is 423910 and its SIC code is 5070.