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Winsupply connects over 680 locally owned wholesalers across the United States, backed by Winsupply Inc. It holds a majority equity stake in each local company and provides centralized services like sourcing, finance, marketing, logistics, and governance, while letting owners keep local autonomy. The local wholesalers distribute construction materials, equipment, and MRO supplies to contractors, installers, and facilities teams across plumbing, HVAC, electrical, waterworks, and related trades, totaling about $8.4 billion in annual sales and ~9,500 employees. The company differs from traditional chains by combining local ownership with shared corporate support and equity, enabling entrepreneurs to grow their own businesses within a nationwide network that emphasizes opportunity and scale.
About Winsupply
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dayton, Ohio
Founded
1956
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What believers are saying
- Acquisitions like Central Corp expand HVAC capacity with Trane equipment.
- 1.6M sq ft expansions in Atlanta and Oklahoma City boost distribution.
- Infrastructure investments drive growth amid U.S. construction spending.
What critics are saying
- Integration failures across 680 companies fragment operations within 24 months.
- Amazon Business erodes contractor loyalty via faster e-commerce delivery.
- 1.6M sq ft expansions strand capital if 2027 recession hits construction.
What makes Winsupply unique
- Winsupply operates 680+ autonomous Local Companies across 45 states.
- Decentralized model empowers local entrepreneurs in plumbing and HVAC.
- Targets niche acquisitions like United Lighting in Florida.
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Winsupply is expanding its national distribution network by adding 1.6 million square feet of capacity over the next two years across three key regions. The project includes a 1.17-million-square-foot facility in Atlanta, a 254,000-square-foot development in Oklahoma City and a 200,000-square-foot expansion in Dayton. The infrastructure investment aims to support more than 680 local companies that operate under Winsupply, distributing residential and commercial construction and industrial supplies across plumbing, HVAC, electrical and waterworks sectors. Company president Jeff Dice described the expansion as supporting Winsupply's entrepreneurship-focused business model. The improvements are designed to reduce supply chain friction and enable local partners to diversify inventory whilst maintaining competitive advantage in their markets. The company characterised the project as one of its most significant infrastructure investments.
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About Winsupply
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dayton, Ohio
Founded
1956
Winsupply is Hiring for 20 Jobs on Simplify!
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