Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Building Supplies Partner in Canton
For over 70 years, Independent Pipe & Supply has been a family-owned distributor serving the construction and industrial sectors across New England and New York. Our commitment to customer success is built on four generations of industry expertise, a comprehensive inventory of pipe, valves, fittings, and specialized equipment, and a dedicated team that prioritizes responsiveness and competitive pricing. We invest heavily in inventory and relationships with top manufacturers to ensure product availability and quality, while our fleet of Moffett forklifts and delivery trucks guarantees timely service to job sites of all sizes.Our price protection programs mitigate material cost volatility for clients, and our fabrication capabilities deliver precision-engineered solutions tailored to project specifications. With eight strategically located branches and over 100 employees, we combine regional accessibility with personalized service to support contractors, engineers, and construction professionals throughout the Northeast.
Services
Delivery
Moffett Forklifts
Price Protection
Fabrication
Quoting & Submittals
Equipment Database
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer 70 years of specialized expertise in industrial piping distribution
- Our fleet delivers materials directly to job sites across 6 states
- Price protection programs lock in material costs for project longevity
- State-of-the-art fabrication meets exact design specifications
- Family-owned with 100+ employees providing personalized service
Services
Delivery
Our comprehensive delivery network services New England and New York with specialized vehicles ranging from F-350 trucks to double random pipe trailers. Moffett forklift-equipped trucks enable direct job site deliveries of large pipe loads, valves, and equipment. This fleet ensures timely material arrival while reducing customer labor requirements through site-specific logistics solutions.
Price Protection
We mitigate material price volatility through project-specific price locking mechanisms. By analyzing project timelines and material requirements, we guarantee fixed pricing for contracted quantities, removing financial uncertainty for contractors. This program particularly benefits long-term infrastructure projects where budget stability is critical to successful completion.
Fabrication
Our fabrication division produces precision-engineered piping systems using calibrated equipment for plastic, copper, steel, and stainless steel materials. Capabilities include cutting to specified lengths, standard and AGS groove creation, threading up to 6", and specialized treatments like beveling. We partner with industry experts for advanced requirements such as pipe coatings and Zap-lock systems.
Quoting & Submittals
Our dedicated quoting department utilizes Bluebeam software to create digital, searchable submittal packages that meet engineering firm requirements. The team ensures strict adherence to job specifications while maintaining rapid response times. Sales professionals provide technical guidance and documentation support throughout the project lifecycle.
Equipment Project Database
This proprietary system provides real-time status updates on regional projects, serving as a centralized resource for bid tracking and material procurement. Registered clients receive automatic quote revisions when project conditions change, ensuring bid-day accuracy and facilitating efficient equipment procurement processes through our concierge service team.
People
Jeffrey Nierman
President and CEO
Fourth-generation leader overseeing daily operations and strategic direction. With decades of industry experience, he maintains the company's founding principles while driving innovation in distribution solutions and customer service excellence.
Sheldon Nierman
Chairman of the Board
Third-generation executive guiding corporate strategy and long-term growth. His leadership has expanded the company's regional presence while maintaining family business values through multiple economic cycles.
Eric Kessler
Vice President of Operations
Manages operational efficiency across all branches. With extensive logistics experience, he oversees fleet management, inventory control, and delivery optimization to ensure timely project support for clients.
Larry Mirson
Vice President of Purchasing
Directs procurement strategies and vendor relationships. His 30+ years in the industry ensure competitive pricing and availability of specialized products while maintaining quality standards.
Alan Mirson
Executive Board Member
Senior advisor with deep industry knowledge. As part of the executive leadership team, he contributes strategic insights from decades of experience in industrial supply chain management.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve all of New England and New York through our 8 branch locations.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we deliver using a fleet of trucks and Moffett forklifts directly to job sites.
How does your price protection work?
We lock in material prices for the duration of your project to prevent cost increases.
What fabrication capabilities do you have?
We cut and treat plastic, copper, steel, and stainless steel pipe to exact specifications.
Are you a family-owned business?
Yes, we've been family-owned and operated for four generations since 1955.
