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Overview
Famous Supply is a wholesale distributor of HVAC, plumbing, Industrial/PVF, and building products with 35 locations in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Its products and services support residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional markets for new construction, replacement, repair, remodeling, parts, and service, delivered through distribution centers, showrooms, and training classrooms. The company differentiates itself with a fourth‑generation, family‑owned, wholesale‑only model and a team of factory‑trained associates focused on long‑term relationships and customer service. Its goal is to build meaningful relationships for life by continually improving service and expanding its customer base in its regional markets.
About Famous Supply
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Akron, Ohio
Founded
1933
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 J-TEC strengthens contractor loyalty and workforce training around HVAC and plumbing.
- The Cleveland Regional Distribution Center holds over $10 million inventory and 30,000 SKUs.
- New Ellicott and Johnstown openings extend Famous deeper into regional markets with fresh local demand.
What critics are saying
- Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio expansion raises fixed costs if construction demand softens in 2026.
- Driverge joining Craft33 in the former Sears building increases dependence on a narrow Northeast Ohio footprint.
- National distributors and online competitors pressure Famous to defend service speed, inventory, and pricing.
What makes Famous Supply unique
- Famous Supply spans 52 locations, five distribution centers, and 17 Famous University classrooms.
- Its Maple Heights hub combines 350,000 square feet with integrated training at J-TEC, opening January 14, 2026.
- Craft33 cabinet manufacturing and showrooms broaden Famous beyond wholesale distribution into higher-margin project workflows.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus
Associate Referral Bonus Program
Gym Membership
Professional Development Budget
Leadership Development Program
Company News
Famous Supply, one of the nation's largest regional wholesale distributors of HVAC, Plumbing, PVF and Building Products will be opening its fifth distribution center in Maple Heights, Ohio, in 2025.
Famous Supply will pay $210,000 for the 339 Walnut St. property and make $800,000 in capital improvements.
Marcone Group (St. Louis) named Randall Hudspeth president of its HVAC division.
Famous Supply has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer Top Workplaces Top Workplaces.
Driverge joins Famous Supply’s Craft33 cabinet manufacturing operation that is operating in the former Sears building and plans to expand to adjacent space.
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About Famous Supply
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Akron, Ohio
Founded
1933
Famous Supply is Hiring for 35 Jobs on Simplify!
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