The pipe, valve, and fittings (PVF) industry has always been built on reliability, trust, and availability. Whether you’re a contractor working on a tight jobsite schedule, a purchasing manager sourcing large orders, or a maintenance engineer who needs a critical part immediately, the one thing you can’t afford is downtime.

Traditionally, sourcing PVF products meant making calls, waiting on quotes, and relying on distributor counter sales. While that model worked for decades, it simply doesn’t fit the speed of today’s projects. The industry is evolving — and the future of PVF distribution is online.

At GetPipe.com, we’ve seen this transformation firsthand. Here’s why more contractors and businesses are moving their PVF purchasing online, and how it’s reshaping the industry.

1. Time Is Money — Online Saves Both

In the past, contractors often spent hours calling multiple suppliers to track down parts, check inventory, and compare pricing. With an online distributor like GetPipe.com, you can:

• Search thousands of SKUs instantly instead of flipping through catalogs.
• Compare brands and specifications side-by-side.
• Order 24/7, instead of being tied to office hours.

In an industry where job delays cost real money, this time savings is a game-changer.

2. Transparency in Pricing & Stock

One of the frustrations contractors face is inconsistent pricing and unknown stock levels. Online platforms solve this by showing:

• Live pricing
• Available inventory
• Lead times

At GetPipe.com, we go a step further — even if a vendor doesn’t share stock data with us, we fulfill 99.9% of orders in a timely manner thanks to our wide supplier network. That means less waiting and more confidence in your purchasing process.

3. Access to a Wider Range of Brands

Traditional local distributors often carry a limited selection of brands. Online platforms, by contrast, can offer hundreds of brands under one digital roof.

At GetPipe.com, you’ll find industry leaders like:

• NIBCO (valves & copper fittings)
• ASC Engineered Solutions (hangers & fittings)
• Titan Flow Control (strainers)
• Shurjoint (grooved couplings & fittings)
• Service Metal (fittings & nipples)
• …plus dozens more trusted names.

This makes it easier to consolidate orders, avoid splitting purchases across multiple suppliers, and keep projects moving.

4. Better Support, Backed by Technology

Some contractors worry that moving online means losing the human touch. The truth is the opposite: technology makes customer service stronger.

At GetPipe.com, our team is available by phone, chat, or email — but now we’re backed by advanced ERP and WMS systems (launching October 2025). That means:

• Faster order processing
• Real-time shipping updates
• Smarter inventory control

So you get the same service you expect from a trusted distributor — with more speed and accuracy.

5. Rewards & Customer Perks

One of the biggest benefits of buying online is the ability to reward loyal customers automatically. At GetPipe.com, we offer:

• 2% cashback rewards on purchases
• House Accounts with terms! Pay with Purchase Orders!
• Tax-exempt account setup for qualifying buyers
• Streamlined checkout for repeat orders

These perks are designed to make purchasing not just faster, but also more rewarding over time.

6. The Future Is Integration

The next step in PVF distribution is seamless integration between supplier platforms and contractor systems. Imagine:

• Your purchasing software auto-checks stock at GetPipe.com
• You see live pricing inside your ERP system
• Orders flow automatically without re-entry

We’re investing in this future now — because our goal is to make GetPipe.com a true one-stop shop for industrial distribution.

✅ Why Contractors Trust GetPipe.com

• Over 5,000 5-star reviews
• Massive inventory with hundreds of brands
• Fast nationwide shipping
• Dedicated account support

In short: we’re combining old-school distributor reliability with modern digital speed.

The PVF industry is changing fast. Contractors and purchasing managers who embrace online distribution are seeing lower costs, faster turnarounds, and fewer headaches.

At GetPipe.com, we’re proud to lead that change. Whether you need one valve or a truckload of pipe, you can count on us to deliver quickly, competitively, and reliably.

Explore our brands today at GetPipe.com/brands