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 & 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 thirteen wholesale locations, two kitchen & bath showrooms and a distribution center. Kevin & Jay Jones continue to own and operate the business today.

 

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 its 85,000 square foot distribution center and corporate headquarters on Church Street in New Bedford

 

2010

Plumbers’ Supply Company acquired Central Supply Woodsville, NH and Lebanon, NH

 

2011

Plumbers’ Supply Company acquired Circle Supply in Watertown, MA