Beer With A Builder: Ferguson

Ferguson is the leading value added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S. The company is also a major distributor of HVAC equipment, fire protection systems, waterworks and industrial products and services. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson has sales of $19.9 billion and approximately 29,000 associates in 1,600 locations. “Ferguson’s strong performance is the result of our focused strategy that balances short-term delivery with long-term investment,” said CEO Kevin Murphy. “Our associates continuously demonstrate Ferguson’s value to our customers each and every day, and it’s reflected in our performance.” Ferguson and its subsidiaries serve customers in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean. Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:FERG) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE:FERG) and is in the FTSE 100 index of listed companies.

The company primarily serves professional contractors, but many homeowners know Ferguson because of the beautiful showrooms, or Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery showrooms. The showrooms offer an unparalleled selection of lighting, appliances, bath and kitchen faucets, fixtures and accessories from today’s most recognized brands. Our vision is to be a trusted partner and deliver the best service to customers in our industry. To achieve this vision, Ferguson believes in having best in class associates so that they can provide expert advice and a range of products and services which our customers want to improve their construction, renovation and maintenance projects