Fill Rates

With a 98% Fill Rate, We’re Invested in Your Productivity

Our fill rate is the best in our market. We fill thousands of line items daily so that every one of our partners continually receives complete or near-complete orders, delivered by our in-house drivers on a same-day or next-day fulfillment schedule.

Our Inventory Management Solutions

We’re passionate about providing job site materials for all your commercial plumbing, mechanical contracting, heating and cooling and industrial supply projects. We’re also passionate about doing it with the best possible service.

This dedication ensures you receive superior fill rates, inventory and delivery services, and a level of care that helps you maximize productivity and gives you peace of mind.

Daily Order Fill Rate

We invest heavily in our inventory operation to maintain an average 98.4% completed material delivered. This is the highest rate in our market.

Same-Day Sourcing

Daily, we pull from a combined inventory totaling more than $250 million, giving us the ability to source the goods you need on a same-day basis.

Detailed Vendor Network

We have a detailed network of vendor partners to source and deliver every one of your non-stock, hard-to-find and special order material needs.

Pre-Buy & Staging Services

With Porter Pipe, you can lock in pricing on large quantity pre-purchase orders so you receive the goods, documentation and proof of materials you need and manage earlier project cash flow.

Time-Line Protected Commodities Pricing

Our commodities pricing capabilities help you control costs and assist in planning for price fluctuations and forecasting analysis.

Learn more about Porter Pipe’s impact on the job site. Download our Case Studies.

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Take Advantage of Fill Rates Unrivaled in the Chicagoland Area. Order Today:

Porter Pipe & Bulldog Cartage have an exceptional group of employees, who make up the success of both companies! I have been lucky enough to meet some of the greatest people through Porter Pipe, and many have turned into lasting friendships. It’s always comforting to know that Porter Pipe is clutch, in this endless demanding business. Porter Pipe always delivers and it doesn’t go unnoticed…
- Scott Bowen
Dependability, Quality of care in packaging, Delivery drivers service unmatched, Top level sales staff, always affordable. Are the reason I exclusively use Porter!
- John Keefe, Local 130 plumbers
"Porter Pipe is a breath of fresh air to the Indianapolis area, it’s nice to have a supplier that cares about getting the job done as much as we do."
- Kandy E., Leach & Russell
"I think Porter Pipe & Supply should receive an award from Local 597 for all the services they provide to help the pipefitters in the field with productivity and safety."
- Chuck Wuethrich, State Mechanical
"Porter Pipe made a boom truck delivery recently for 20 minutes and saved at least 4 hours of material handling time. The Porter drivers are very professional and efficient."
- Jack Zacavish, GT Mechanical
"Porter’s boom truck unloaded all the material, saving us approximately 4 hours of labor in material handling."
- Chuck Wuethrich, State Mechanical, Alexian Hospital Job in Elk Grove
"You guys show up when we needed and were in and out as needed. Thanks for the excellent service."
- Tony Gritzenbach, MC Mechanical
"Porter service is top notch. Back-orders are kept to minimum. They stock just about everything we need."
- Employee, Advance Mechanical
"The people at Porter Pipe understand it isn’t a one-way street. They give back."
- President, Oakbrook Mechanical
“Porter Pipe has been my supplier since 1983 because they are great on service and pricing.”
- President, Eital Heinemann Mechanical Services

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