Pacific Plumbing Supply Acquires Operations from M&L Supply
Pacific Plumbing Supply Acquires Operations from M&L Supply
December 30, 2025
Seattle, WA – Pacific Plumbing Supply Co. LLC announced today that it has agreed to acquire the operations of M&L Supply, a respected regional plumbing supply wholesaler serving Eastern Washington and Western Montana, with locations in Spokane, Washington, and Butte, Montana.
Pacific Plumbing Supply will assume control of M&L Supply’s two locations on January 2nd 2026.
“This acquisition is an important and unique opportunity to strengthen our business and continue the strong relationships that M&L Supply and their employees have built over 80 plus years,” said Ron Abramson, CEO of Pacific Plumbing Supply. “Our growth has always been rooted in partnership and we see this as a continuation of that philosophy. M&L Supply has built a reputation for exceptional service and expertise, and we are committed to preserving that legacy while providing new tools, products, and resources to support that continued success.”
Both companies share a similar culture and commitment to people, service, and community. Pacific Plumbing Supply and M&L Supply each have long histories as family-owned, service-driven businesses that value trusted relationships with their customers, vendors, and employees. The acquisition will bring additional resources, product synergies, and operational efficiencies to the combined organization while maintaining the local focus and personal service that have defined both companies for generations.
“We’re excited to welcome the M&L Supply team into the Pacific Plumbing Supply family,” said Marc Sherman and Dan Sherman, partners at Pacific Plumbing Supply. “Both of our companies were built on integrity, teamwork, and customer service. We look forward to serving contractors and communities throughout the region with the same people-first values.”
Bill Maxwell, owner of M&L Supply, added, “Our family and employees have taken great pride in serving our customers for over eight decades. Joining forces with Pacific Plumbing Supply ensures that our customers and team members will continue to be supported by a company that shares our values and commitment to excellence. We are confident this transition will provide new opportunities for growth and continued success for everyone involved.”
About Pacific Plumbing Supply
Pacific Plumbing Supply operates five divisions with 23 locations throughout Washington, Alaska, and Montana and employs 250 people. The company distributes plumbing and heating products for single-family, multi-family, commercial and new construction as well as the service and remodel markets. Pacific Plumbing Supply Co. was founded in Seattle in 1949 by Maurice Sherman. His two sons, Ernie and Eddie Sherman, operated the company for several decades, and the company is now in its third generation.
About M&L Supply
M&L Supply is a family-owned plumbing wholesale supply company serving Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Western Montana, with locations in Spokane, Washington, and Butte, Montana. Founded in 1934 by Thomas Maxwell, M&L Supply has operated as a family-owned business for more than 90 years and is now in its third generation of leadership. The company employs approximately 30 team members across its two locations and provides professional contractors with products and solutions for residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, water systems, PVF and hydronics. M&L Supply has built its reputation on long-standing customer relationships, local decision-making, and a commitment to service excellence—values that have guided the company through three generations and continue to shape its future.
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