History

Plumbers’ Supply Company has a long history in New Bedford as it has been doing business in the city since the 1800’s. The original Plumbers’ Supply faucet can still be seen on the company’s former building on Water Street in downtown New Bedford. In 1977, Plumbers’ Supply Company, with its single location in New Bedford, was acquired by Snow & Jones from the Holcomb family. The Plumbers’ Supply Company name was retained.

In 1980 James “Jimmie” Jones and his two sons Kevin and Jay parted from Snow & Jones with the New Bedford and Taunton locations.  This became the start of the current ownership of Plumbers’ Supply Company.   Since 1980, through a series of acquisitions and branch openings, Plumbers’ Supply Company has grown from two branches to sixteen wholesale locations, three kitchen and bath showrooms and a distribution center. Kevin and Jay continue to own and operate the business today.

History Timeline

1979 - Plumbers’ Supply Company’s New Bedford location moved from Water Street to its current facility on Acushnet Avenue

1981 - Plumbers’ Supply Company acquired Oil Heat Supply in Fall River

1982 - Plumbers’ Supply Company opened its current Fall River facility on Rodman Street

1986 - Plumbers’ Supply Company opened the Martha’s Vineyard branch

1986 - Plumbers’ Supply Company opened the Middletown, RI branch

1987 - Plumbers’ Supply Company acquired Fall River Steam and Gas which included the Bath Cove showroom

1988 - Plumbers’ Supply Company opened its second Bath Cove showroom in Middletown, RI

1992 - Plumbers’ Supply Company opened the Nantucket branch

1996 - Plumbers’ Supply Company acquired Tondre Supply resulting in the Smithfield, RI and East Providence RI branches

1997 - Plumbers’ Supply Company acquired Southeastern Supply in New Bedford which was integrated into the operations of the Acushnet Avenue facility

1999 - Plumbers’ Supply Company acquired Capeway Supply’s Wareham location

2001 - Plumbers’ Supply Company acquired American Wholesale in Easton

2006 - Plumbers’ Supply Company opened it’s 85,000 square foot distribution center and corporate headquarters on Church Street in New Bedford

2010 - Plumbers’ Supply Company acquired Central Supply’s locations in Woodsville & Lebanon, NH

2011 - Plumbers’ Supply Company acquired Arlex Supply in Arlington, MA

2012 - Plumbers’ Supply Company acquired Circle Supply in Watertown, MA

2013 - Plumbers’ Supply Company acquired DH Adam’s locations in Worcester & Leominster, MA

2016 - Plumbers’ Supply Company opens the Dorchester, MA branch

2016 - The Bath Cove showrooms are re-branded to The Inspired Bath

2017 - Plumbers’ Supply Company opens third The Inspired Bath Showroom in Waltham, MA and acquired South Shore Heating Supply in Brockton, MA

2019 - Plumbers’ Supply Company opens new 175,000 square foot headquarters and distribution center on Flaherty Drive in the New Bedford Business Park

2021 - Plumbers' Supply Company acquires Dugan Supply Company in Newburyport, MA.

2021 - Plumbers' Supply Company acquires Capco Supply in Woburn, MA.

2023 - Plumbers' Supply Company acquires Ellsworth Supply in Dorchester, MA.