Corporate Information

Who We Are

At Ferguson, we have a very distinctive culture anchored in customer service. We are a relationship business.

Welcome to Ferguson — we provide expertise and a wide range of products and services from plumbing, HVAC, appliances and lighting to PVF, water and wastewater solutions and more. Our associates are the driving force of the business and a key differentiator in how we achieve our purpose and create value.


Together we help build more than homes and office buildings. We help build relationships, trust, confidence and community.

Our locations

Three side-by-side images of Ferguson employees and Ferguson distribution truck.

We are headquartered in Newport News, VA, with more than 1,800 locations across North America including 11 national distribution centers and three market distribution centers, supported by more than 35,000 associates. Our network places us within 60 miles of 95 percent of our customers in North America.

Our history

Ferguson started as the dream of three entrepreneurs – Charles Ferguson, Ralph Lenz and Johnny Smither – to make their customers’ projects better. Today, more than 70 years later, our success is a testament to their vision and our ongoing drive to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. Take a look at our history to learn about some of our milestones over the years.

Our brand

Two Ferguson employees in yellow safety vests stand together and smile at the camera.

Our brand framework helps us to create and communicate a unified brand, simplifying all that Ferguson does. It describes what we do and how, who we represent and how we present ourselves. From our values and culture to what we believe, our brand platform keeps us focused on who we are and where we are going.

Our vision for sustainability

Our people, expertise and position within the value chain create positive impact opportunities for our customers, suppliers and local communities. As a company, we embrace the opportunity to extend a hand, leave our mark and help build a better world.