About Core & Main

National reach. Local expertise.
Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure® with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets. With more than 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. The 5,700 associates at Core & Main are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure.

What’s in a Name? Why Are We Called Core & Main?
When we formed our company, we went to our best resource, our associates, to find a name for our organization. Associate Quinton Carter’s submission spoke to our DNA. As he explains it, “Core comes from our core values, and main not just for main water lines, but for being the main supplier – people want to come to us rather than our competitors.” We serve our communities, so where we live is at the corner of Core & Main.

Our people go behind the scenes to ensure communities can work, live and prosper. Our work is often unseen—underground, inside structures or behind walls. We are hard workers who aren’t afraid to get our hands dirty. We roll up our sleeves and get to it.

Our Vision
To foster a world where communities thrive because our people and products provide safe, sustainable infrastructure for generations to come.

Our Mission
We are industry leaders, supplying local expertise, service and products nationwide to build innovative water, wastewater, energy and fire protection solutions for our customers and the communities we serve.

We invest in the development and well-being of our people, who are the key to our future. Together, we act with honesty and integrity because we believe strong relationships make for strong communities.

Our Core Principles

• Our team members are family
• Honesty & integrity guide us
• Everyone is in sales
• We value industry, technical & local expertise
• We are action-oriented & accountable
• We are growth-focused