Ferguson is a diverse wholesale distributor with operations spanning multiple business groups. The company is ranked as the largest plumbing wholesaler in North America. Ferguson is also the industry's second largest distributor of pipes, valves and fittings, waterworks, and heating and cooling equipment in North America.
In 1953, Ferguson was founded with $150,000 starting capital and two locations. The next five decades saw phenomenal growth, with the company doubling in size every five years. In 1982, Wolseley plc, based in the United Kingdom, acquired Ferguson, supplying the financial strength for Ferguson's rapid growth and aggressive expansion into the industrial, heating and cooling (HVAC) and waterworks markets.
It's Ferguson's associates who make the difference. Ferguson employs approximately 16,500 associates. Through our industry-leading recruiting program, we aggressively pursue the best and brightest college and university graduates from across the country. Our branch managers also recruit candidates on the local level to ensure that our sales associates can identify the needs of our local customers. Ferguson services customers coast-to-coast, with a distribution network spanning approximately 1,350 service centers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Mexico.
Our company has a unique culture and a tradition of supporting civic, cultural, educational and environmental activities.. Although Ferguson is recognized in the industry as a leading distributor of plumbing supplies and pipes,valves,and fittings (PVF),as well as the third largest distributor of heating and cooling equipment (HVAC),the company is also focused on a number of specialty businesses - all grounded in a strong tradition of providing the highest quality service to customers.
From supplying to the global nuclear power industry to providing the highest quality fire-protection products to providing geosynthetic products to the mining industry,Ferguson has your needs covered. Through their Special Services diversification,Ferguson can also provide total solutions for high density polyethylene (HDPE) projects,as well as assembly and testing of new valves and in-house repair through their process services.
Ferguson is dedicated to growing their business by offering products and services to help you reach your goals
Distributor of:
- Distributor of plumbing supplies,pipe,valves and fittings (PVF)
- Heating and cooling equipment (HVAC/R)
- Waterworks
- Mechanical and industrial
- Fireplaces and appliances
- Kitchen,bath and lighting
- Tools and safety equipment
- Fire protection products