Founded in 1953, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. is one of the largest plumbing wholesalers in North America. Based in Irvine, Calif., the company's operations span multiple business sectors. It distributes a range of pipes, valves, fittings, waterworks as well as heating and cooling equipment. Additionally, it provides a variety of solutions to the fire protection, tool/safety equipment, kitchen, bath, lighting and industrial markets. Ferguson Enterprises Inc. operates about 1,350 service centers in all 50 states across the United States, as well as in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Mexico.