Collins Pipe & Supply Acquires Power House Supply

The acquisition expands Collins' distribution and engineering services into the largest industrial marketplace in the New England region.

East Windsor, CT-based Collins Pipe & Supply Co., an industrial distributor of pipe, valves and fittings, and engineered specialties serving the Northeast, has purchased Power House Supply Inc. of Newburyport, MA.

The acquisition was finalized on Jan. 1 for an undisclosed amount, with a plan for all of the Power House employees to remain in place to manage and operate the new Collins location. The acquisition expands Collins Pipe & Supply Co, Inc. distribution and engineering services into the largest industrial marketplace in the New England region, according to a release.

"We are delighted to announce this acquisition and are thrilled that the dedicated and experienced Power House staff will be joining the Collins team,” said Brian Tuohey, president of Collins Pipe & Supply Co. Inc. “This acquisition strengthens Collins in two key areas. Both Collins and Power House have long been recognized throughout our industry for their acumen and expertise in the power and energy arenas. By joining forces, each company becomes stronger in our ability to serve each of these critical markets and with Power House’s location in Newburyport, Mass., we will now be able to greatly improve our service capabilities in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island."

More information can be found on collinspipe.com.

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