Ferguson Enterprises, founded in 1953, is one of the largest distributors of pipes, valves, fittings and plumbing supplies in the United States. The company has an annual sales of approximately $10 billion and more than 20,000 associates in over 1,400 service centers located throughout the U.S., as well as Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean. It is a wholesale distributor of waterworks, heating and cooling equipment, bathroom and appliances, and tools and safety equipment. Ferguson Enterprises specializes in supplying fire protection equipment to the global nuclear power industry, as well as offers geosynthetic products to the mining industry. Through its special services diversification unit, it also provides solutions for high-density polyethylene projects, as well as assembly and testing of new valves and in-house repairing services. The company offers products from manufacturers, such as Aquatic Industries, Legend Valve, American Metal Products and Acme Manufacturing Company. Headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson Enterprises maintains a location in San Diego.