Porter Pipe & Supply

Porter Pipe & Supply is a wholesale distributor of commercial plumbing supplies, pipe, valves and fittings (PVF), HVACR equipment, and industrial and mechanical products. Founded in 1976 and family-owned throughout its existence, the company serves professional trade businesses - contractors, plumbers and industrial clients - across the Midwest. It operates from seven locations covering five states: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio and Kentucky.

Beyond product supply, the company offers fabrication services, specialty order fulfillment and material management solutions for customer projects. Its service model includes next-day boom truck delivery and a 24-hour emergency service, intended to keep construction projects on schedule.

The business has been led by three generations of the Porter family and has operated for nearly five decades. It is certified by Great Place to Work. Stated values include what the company describes as "ridiculously good service", honesty and integrity, alongside a stated commitment to investing in team members and maintaining a personal touch in customer relationships.