(HVAC/R) and the second largest company within the waterworks industry.

In 1953, Ferguson was founded with $150,000 starting capital and two locations. The next five decades saw phenomenal growth, with the company doubling in size every five years. In 1982, Wolseley plc, listed on the London Stock Exchange and based in the United Kingdom, acquired Ferguson, supplying the financial strength for Ferguson's rapid growth and aggressive expansion into the industrial, heating and cooling (HVAC) and waterworks markets.

It's Ferguson's associates who make the difference. Ferguson employs 19,000 associates. Through their industry-leading recruiting program, they aggressively pursue the best and brightest college and university graduates from across the country. Their branch managers also recruit candidates on the local level to ensure that their sales associates can identify the needs of their local customers. Ferguson services customers coast-to-coast, with a distribution network spanning approximately 1,350 locations and serves customers in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Mexico.

Their company has a unique culture and a tradition of supporting civic, cultural, educational and environmental activities. They are committed to the highest standards of ethics, from helping their customers select green product solutions to providing a safe and secure workplace environment.