Plumbers Supplies Co-op

Plumbers’ Supplies Co-operative is a company registered under a special Co-operative Act. Membership is fast exceeding 5,000 serviced by an expanding branch network in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

Our customers are our shareholders and by electing fellow members to the Board of Directors, they control the company. As a limited company, Members of the Co-op are not personally responsible for any debts of the Co-op.

Click on these links for additional information on the many benefits and services you can enjoy.

Our primary objectives are:

Provide competitive prices to our members
Give the best service in the industry – a specialised service to the tradesperson only
Return all profits to our members – this is unique, no other plumbing merchant does this
Provide additional benefits that improve our members’ profits and lifestyle

What is the Investment to Become a Member?

To become a member you purchase 100 shares at $2 each. This is an investment of $200 and not an annual fee (there are no fees payable).
If a member wishes to resign an application is made to the Board to have the capital refunded.

What Happens When I Join the Co-op?

YOU GET VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES
The buying power of the Co-op allows us to negotiate special prices from suppliers which are passed on to you.

Guaranteed Discounts and Profits

Top You get a guaranteed 2.5% discount on all purchases. All members are entitled to this discount. Just pay us in 30 days or less.
You get an annual rebate on all purchases. All purchases paid within 30 days earn you a generous rebate. The more you purchase the greater the rebate amount.
You get a share in the profits. Each year profits are returned to members either as dividends or rebates.
Members receive part of their entitlement as a cash dividend and part as shares in the Co-operative (the more shares you accumulate, the greater the dividend).

You Get the Best Service in the Industry

Independent research indicates that the Co-op provides better overall service than its major competitors
Excellent counter service from experienced, friendly staff

You Get a Specialised Service

The only major plumbing merchant that prioritises and specialises in providing products and services for the tradesman

Have Your Say in the Running of Your Co-op

You have an opportunity to influence company direction through your elected Board members and face to face contact with management and staff

One Stop Shop with an Extensive Range

Each branch has an extensive range of plumbing products including those hard to get items

You Get Direct Access to Your Own Sales Rep

Your own Plumbers’ Supplies sales representative is available night and day to provide assistance in product availability, pricing etc.

You Get a Member’s Newsletter “Tapping In”

An informative newsletter with news on the Co-op, new products, general market conditions and Members’ activities

Exclusive Free Multi-Feature Software

A user friendly software programme, “Toolkit” gives you regular price updates, and lets you prepare quotes and order product.
The software is regularly updated to provide additional benefits

A Member Service Manager will Expand and Improve Benefits

The Co-op currently provides:

• Diaries
• Trade Nights (, Melbourne and Gold Coast)
• Golf Days
• Year End Functions
• Pocket Notebooks
• Safety Flags
• Overseas Plumbers’ Conferences
• Branch BBQ’s
• Seasonal and supplier funded prize give-away programmes

Future Activities

Club Co-op – offering discounts to certain businesses and social events
Price reductions on an expanded range of equipment and services for plumbers

Tick Off the Benefits of Being in the Co-op and Ask Yourself 2 Questions

Question 1: Do other plumbing suppliers give me all these benefits ?
Question 2: Shouldn’t I join the Co-op now and start putting more money in my pocket instead of the owners of other plumbing suppliers?