About Us

History

 

  

Customer Service and Satisfaction is our first priority.
We commit to using quality products at consistently competitive
pricing with on time, every time deliveries to guarantee
"Customer Satisfaction."

     The Macomb Group, Inc is a leading wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF), with multiple locations in Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee.  We are presently ranked in the "Top 10" nationally as a distributor of PVF, and are the number one PVF participant in our geographic market.  We service a diverse mix of end markets, including automotive (OEM's and suppliers), food and beverage, general manufacturing, hospitals, schools and universities, pharmaceuticals, utilities, power plants, steel, pulp and paper, refineries and general industry.

Our growth, tracked on the accompanying chart (see timeline) demonstrates our dedication to consistent delivery of superior Customer Service via expansion of both our product offering and geographic coverage.

As we move forward, our focus is shifting to finding alternate means (and products) for our customers to save money, conserve energy, and become more efficient.  We've attempted to become your "one-stop" source for PVF, plumbing, hydronics, instrumentation, actuated valves, boilers and heaters, and waste water needs.

1977 - Macomb Pipe & Supply opens its doors as a small outlet in Mt. Clemens, Mi with 2,500 sq. ft. to serve primarily the Macomb County market for PVF
1980's - Macomb Pipe begins servicing the Metro Detroit area and moves into a 12,500 sq. ft.  facility in Warren, Mi
1991 - Bill McGivern, Keith Schatko and Doug Howe purchase Macomb Pipe from its founder
1992 - Move to a 25,000 sq. ft. facility in Warren, MI to meet a rapidly expanding customer base and sales growth
1994 - Open Dixon Supply Company in Westland, MI to increase exposure to companies on the west side of Detroit
1996 - Purchase former W.T. Andrew Company to enter the plumbing market
1997 - Purchase 50% ownership of Gutek Pipe & Supply in Toledo, OH
- Purchase 65,000 sq. ft. facility in Sterling Heights, MI and moved headquarters to be able to accommodate increasing customer base & product expansion
2000 - Purchase 44% interest in CDV-Costa to enhance customer base while gaining an affiliation with the Michigan Minority Business Development council
- Open new branch location in Burton, MI (Flint)
2002  - Open new branch location in Jackson, Mi (50% owned by Macomb Group)
2003 - The Company begins the process of uniting affiliated companies under one common company and master brand: “The Macomb Group.”
- All branches are combined under the common leadership of the veteran Macomb Pipe management team.
- Open two new branch locations into Midland, Mi and Lansing, MI
- Move Westland, MI facility to a larger facility in Livonia, MI
2004 - Acquire 100% ownership of CDV-Costa and consolidate into Macomb Group as a product division
- Acquire majority control of Pozzuto Plumbing & Heating and change name to Macomb Group Cleveland/Akron
2005 - Open new branch location in Kalamazoo, MI
- Expand Sterling Heights, MI (Corporate Headquarters) facility by 40,000 square feet, with improved customer will-call
- Acquire 100% ownership of Jackson, Mi branch
2007 - Open new branch in Lima, OH
- Acquired 100% ownership of MG-Cleveland/Akron LLC
2008 - Acquired 100% ownership of Gutek Pipe & Supply, LLC.  Changed name to Macomb Group Toledo
- Opened new branches in Cincinnati, Oh and Wyoming, MI (Grand Rapids).
- Acquired former IAP Inc.  In Delaware, OH (Columbus), for promotion of AWWA industry.  Changed name to IAP, LLC
- Expanded product offering to include fire protection, instrumentation and gauges, hose assemblies, and ductile iron
2009

- ERP systems upgrade
- GSA - Government Registration
- Partnership with Midwest Valves & Automation LLC (Valve Repair Specialists)
- Expansion & renovation of Midland and Lansing facilities
- Purchase of two more facilities in Livonia & Midland for growth & expansion

2010

- Opened new branches in Clarksville, TN and Dayton, OH
- Setup of Fire/Fab Division in Livonia, MI to accommodate growing fabrication business

 2011

- Moved headquarters to a 363,000 sq. ft. facility in Sterling Heights
- Moved Fire/Fab division from Livonia to new headquarters in Sterling Heights

 2012

- Acquired a site to put up a facility in Ghent, Kentucky, Q3 2012
- Became a distributor for Baum Lined Pipe Products in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and northwest Tennessee
- Made the "Top 10" in Supply House Times Top 125 for Industrial Pipe, Valve and Fittings