What A. Alport & Son does

A. Alport & Son is a fourth-generation, family-owned wholesale distributor of plumbing and heating products, founded in 1936 by Abraham Alport and currently operated by Dory Alport from a single facility at 5337 Route 42, South Fallsburg, New York. The company supplies the Hudson Valley region, with a customer base spanning commercial plumbing and HVAC contractors, builders, institutional buyers, and homeowners.

The product portfolio consists of branded inventory from leading OEMs: plumbing fixtures and fittings from Kohler, Delta, Moen, Sloan, and Elkay; hydronic and boiler equipment from Burnham, Triangle Tube, Williamson-Thermoflo, and ECR International; and water heating systems from A.O. Smith, Takagi, Bosch, HTP, and Baxi. A Kohler product visualization showroom is operated as a customer-facing sales asset. Revenue is generated through traditional wholesale margin on physical product distribution, with no disclosed e-commerce channel, proprietary technology platform, or digital ordering infrastructure.

Notable institutional and commercial project supply references include LaGuardia Airport, Amazon, the US Olympic Training Center, Resorts World Catskill Casino, Legoland New York, multiple hospitals, SUNY campuses, West Point, Camp Smith, Kingston Armory, Bullville Army Reserve, and several correctional facilities. The company holds an active New York State Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification, supporting eligibility for state, municipal, and federal procurement bids.

Name

A. Alport & Son

Legal name

A. Alport & Son Inc.

Website

https://alport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Short description

A. Alport & Son is a fourth-generation, family-owned wholesale distributor of plumbing and heating products, operating from South Fallsburg, NY and serving commercial contractors, builders, institutions, and homeowners across the Hudson Valley with manufacturer-brand OEM inventory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing and Heating Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Kitchen & Bath (Cabinetry, Fixtures, Plumbing) Distribution (CRAOAFAF)

Keywords

• Plumbing wholesale distribution
• Heating supply distribution
• Bath and kitchen fixtures
• Boiler and hydronics supply
• HVAC product wholesaler

Headquarters

HQ city

South Fallsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Plumbing supplies wholesale: Wholesale distribution of plumbing supplies including fixtures, faucets, bath products, and accessories to contractors, builders, and homeowners.
2. Heating supplies wholesale: Wholesale distribution of heating products including boilers, hydronics, radiant heat systems, and water heaters to contractors and dealers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

A. Alport & Son is a family-owned wholesale distributor of plumbing and heating/HVAC supplies headquartered in South Fallsburg, NY, serving the Hudson Valley region. The company distributes products from top-tier manufacturers including Kohler, Delta, Moen, Sloan Valve, and Elkay for plumbing, and U.S. Boiler Company (Burnham), Triangle Tube, Williamson-Thermoflo, A.O. Smith, Takagi, Bosch, HTP, Baxi, and ECR International for heating. It operates a physical showroom displaying Kohler styles and is a New York State certified WBE, capable of fulfilling MWBE job requirements for large-scale government and institutional projects.

Product overview

A. Alport & Son is a family-owned plumbing and heating wholesale distributor serving the Hudson Valley for over four generations. The company offers two core product categories: Plumbing Supplies for kitchens and bathrooms (residential and commercial projects) and Heating Supplies including boilers, hydronics, and radiant heat systems. The company also operates a showroom for displaying products like Kohler fixtures. They distribute products from numerous manufacturer brand partners including Kohler, Delta, Moen, and others for plumbing, and U.S. Boiler Company, Triangle Tube, and others for heating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plumbing Supplies (Wholesale)
• Heating Supplies (Wholesale)
• Showroom (Product Visualization Service)

Named customers16 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

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• U.S. Boiler Company (Burnham)coreTechnology or IntegrationHeating product manufacturer providing high efficiency Burnham boilers for space and hot water heating applications, including gas and oil boilers and indirect hot water heaters.
• Triangle TubecoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer providing innovative stainless steel hot water heating products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications for over 60 years.
• Williamson-ThermoflocoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of residential and light commercial HVAC products including oil and gas-fired cast iron boilers, furnaces, and indirect-fired water heaters.
• A.O. SmithcoreTechnology or IntegrationWater heater manufacturer offering gas, electric, and solar panel water heaters with high efficiency ratings and innovative designs.
• TakagicoreTechnology or IntegrationTankless water heater manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, known for high-end quality tankless products and superior technology.
• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationTankless water heater manufacturer providing products specifically designed for the U.S. market with average life expectancy over 20 years and up to 50% energy savings.
• HTP (SuperStor)coreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialists in high-efficiency boiler and water heating technologies, offering SuperStor indirect water heaters including the stainless steel Ultra model with lifetime warranty.
• BaxicoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer producing 4,000 wallhung products daily for export to 70 countries, with CSA, ASME, and Energy Star certifications.
• ECR International (Oneida Royal)coreTechnology or IntegrationFull line HVAC equipment manufacturer including Oneida Royal brand of furnaces engineered for home heating comfort and efficiency since 1822.
• KohlercoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of bathroom products including accessories, furniture, bathing, faucets, showers, sinks, toilets, and more with industry-leading design and innovation.
• DeltacoreTechnology or IntegrationFaucet manufacturer offering products for sink, shower, and Roman tub in many different styles and finishes for bathroom design.
• MoencoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer offering bathroom faucets, shower fixtures, accessories, parts, and safety accessories with innovation and style.
• Sloan ValvecoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld's leading manufacturer of water-efficient solutions for commercial and residential applications with focus on water conservation.
• ElkaycoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of sinks, faucets, water coolers, fountains, and cabinetry for kitchen products, also offering water filtration products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Hajoca Corporation: Large US plumbing, HVAC, and industrial pipe, valves, and fittings distributor serving contractors through regional branches with a closely aligned assortment and channel model to Alport.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest US distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and related supplies, serving residential and commercial contractors with a very similar product portfolio and customer base as A. Alport & Son, but at national scale.
• Winsupply: Dealer-owned distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and water systems supplies serving contractors through local branches, structurally comparable to a regional plumbing/heating wholesaler like Alport.
• Johnstone Supply: HVAC-focused cooperative distributor serving contractors and dealers with heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment and parts, overlapping directly with Alport's heating product category.
• R.E. Michel Company: Regional HVAC distributor serving contractors with heating, cooling, and refrigeration products and parts across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, comparable assortment and contractor customer base.
• Sid Harvey Industries: Northeast-focused HVAC and plumbing parts distributor serving heating and plumbing contractors with branches in the same general geography as Alport, with overlapping product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Home Depot Pro: Big-box home improvement retailer with a dedicated pro desk serving contractors and institutions, carrying many of the same plumbing and HVAC brands as Alport at national scale.
• Lowe's Pro: Big-box home improvement retailer with a pro contractor channel that competes for the same plumbing and HVAC supply business as Alport across the broader New York market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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