F.W. Webb Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale distribution, Plumbing, Heating, HVAC, Industrial supplies |
| Founded | 1866 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Founder | John Van Ness Stults |
| Headquarters | Bedford , United States |
Area served | Northeastern United States |
Key people | Jeff Pope (President), Bob Mucciarone (COO), Ruth Martin (SVP Human Resources), Brendan Monaghan (SVP Operations), Jeff Thompson (SVP Purchasing), Brendan Lilly (VP eCommerce and Digital), Ryan Heusinkveld (VP IT), Sean Davis (VP Marketing) |
| Products | Plumbing, Heating, HVAC/R, Waterworks, Fire Protection, Commercial Refrigeration, Process Controls, Propane Equipment, Pumps, Industrial Parts |
| Owner | Pope family |
Number of employees | 3300+ (2024) |
F.W. Webb Company is a privately held American distributor focused on wholesale supply of plumbing, heating, HVAC, industrial, commercial, building, and construction materials throughout the northeastern United States.
History
Established in 1866 in Boston by John Van Ness Stults as one of the earliest plumbing wholesalers in the city, the company was renamed after Frank W. Webb acquired the Boston branch in 1899. In 1933, Roger Pope took ownership, and the business remains in the hands of the Pope family’s third generation. With its headquarters located in Bedford, Massachusetts, F.W. Webb maintains over 100 branches spanning nine states in the Northeast, catering to commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. The organization’s network also includes close to 50 Frank Webb Home retail showrooms alongside its wholesale outlets. Through a combination of organic expansion and targeted acquisitions, F.W. Webb has grown into the largest distributor of its type in the region. Its extensive product portfolio features plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks, fire protection, commercial refrigeration, process controls, propane equipment, pumps, and specialized industrial parts. As of 2024, the company employs more than 3,300 staff members and achieves around $2.3 billion in annual revenue.
Products & Locations
F.W. Webb caters to contractors in commercial and residential markets as well as professionals in industrial and institutional fields. Its primary sectors include plumbing, heating, HVAC, commercial refrigeration, and PVF (pipe, valves, fittings). Additional product lines cover building and process controls; propane equipment and components; ductwork; water systems; pumps used commercially and industrially; fire protection and fabrication services; thermoplastic piping; and high-purity process elements.
In addition to wholesale distribution, Frank Webb Home Showrooms serve retail customers, contractors, and interior designers throughout the Northeast by offering a wide variety of manufacturer products with interactive displays designed to facilitate informed design choices.
- Plumbing
- Heating
- HVAC
- Refrigeration
- Pipe, Valves & Fittings
- Building Controls
- Propane Gas Equipment & Parts
- Water Systems
- Commercial & Industrial Pumps
- Industrial PVF Specialties
- Fire Protection & Fabrication
- Thermoplastic Piping
- High Purity Process Components
- Process Controls
- Water Works
Sponsorships
F.W. Webb holds official sponsorships with both the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The company also supports Boston Children's Hospital and Bring Back the Trades initiatives, demonstrating its dedication to community engagement and workforce development.
Facilities
- 1973 – Dover, New Hampshire
- 1975 – Portland, Maine
- 1976 – Bangor, Maine
- 1977 – Williston, Vermont
- 1978 – Merrimack, New Hampshire
- 1981 – Plattsburgh, New York; Claremont, New Hampshire; Northampton, Massachusetts
- 1982 – Stoughton, Massachusetts; Hyannis, Massachusetts
- 1983 – Windham, New York; Newport, Vermont; Glens Falls, New York; Lewiston, Maine
- 1985 – Caribou, Maine; Biddeford, Maine; Conway, New Hampshire; Keene, New Hampshire; Merrimack, New Hampshire
- 1986 – Albany, New York; Rutland, Vermont; Haverhill, Massachusetts
- 1987 – Waterville, Maine
- 1988 – Sanford, Maine
- 1989 – Auburn, Maine; Scotia, New York; Laconia, New Hampshire; Bennington, Vermont; Hartford, Connecticut; Brockton, Massachusetts; Newport, Vermont
- 1996 – Malden, Massachusetts; Manchester, New Hampshire; Dedham, Massachusetts; Nashua, New Hampshire; Portland, Maine; Syracuse, New York
- 2000 – Cranston, Rhode Island; Portland, Maine; Hartford, Connecticut
- 2003 – Waterbury, Connecticut; Concord, New Hampshire
- 2004 – Amherst, New Hampshire
- 2005 – Facilities including Laconia and Gilford (New Hampshire); Warwick (Rhode Island); Woburn and Methuen (Massachusetts); Ellsworth and Biddeford (Maine); Franklin and Torrington (Connecticut); Binghamton (New York)
- 2007–2011 Acquisitions: Burns Cascade Co. (Syracuse), O'Connor & Senecal (Sutton), Control Equipment Corp. (Cazenovia), Sachs Plumbing Supplies (Stamford)
- 2011 – Expanded presence to Boston (Massachusetts)
- 2013 – Purchased Bergen Industrial Supply (Elmwood Park NJ) and Systemation Inc. (Fairport NY)
- 2014 – Launched new locations in Allentown and Watertown
- 2020–2024 Recent growth includes Norwich and Danbury (Connecticut); West Harlem plus multiple sites across New York including Buffalo, Syracuse, Schenectady, Maspeth Queens and Poughkeepsie; Egg Harbor Township and Tinton Falls (New Jersey); Philadelphia (Pennsylvania); Presque Isle (Maine)
Executive officers
- Jeff Pope – President
- Bob Mucciarone – Chief Operating Officer
- Ruth Martin – Senior Vice President of Human Resources
- Brendan Monaghan – Senior Vice President of Operations
- Jeff Thompson – Senior Vice President of Purchasing
- Brendan Lilly – Vice President of eCommerce and Digital
- Ryan Heusinkveld – Vice President of Information Technology
- Sean Davis – Vice President of Marketing