A Century-Old Supplier of Pipe Nipples, Fittings, Valves, and More
For more than 100 years, Edmund A. Gray Company has been a trusted source of pipe products, fittings, and accessories serving industrial, commercial, plumbing, and mechanical markets across the Western United States and beyond. Founded in 1910 in Los Angeles by Edmund A. Gray, the company began with a simple mission: to provide a dependable local source of pipe nipples when few options were available. Over a century later, the business remains family-owned and operated, continuing that same tradition of service and product breadth through multiple generations of the Gray family.
A Legacy That Stands the Test of Time
Edmund A. Gray Company’s history is rooted in craftsmanship, inventory depth, and customer responsiveness. Founded in 1910 with a focus on pipe nipples, the company built a reputation for reliability and consistent product quality. That foundation enabled the business to grow into one of the oldest and largest pipe-nipple manufacturers on the West Coast.
The company remains privately owned and operated by the Gray family, now into its third and fourth generations, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to continuity and industry expertise.
Comprehensive Product Offerings
Although pipe nipples remain the core of the business, Edmund A. Gray Company’s product catalog has expanded substantially over the years. Today, the company stocks a wide range of pipe and fitting products in many materials and configurations:
Pipe Nipples
- Steel (welded and seamless)
- Brass
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
- Plastic (PVC/CPVC)
- Specialty options
Edmund A. Gray is particularly known for its extensive inventory of pipe nipples, which includes all pipe schedules, lengths, materials, and end connection types, to meet a broad array of field and plant requirements.
Pipe Fittings
- Malleable iron fittings
- Bronze and brass fittings
- Stainless steel fittings
- Steel couplings
- Copper fittings
- Specialty and custom fitting assortments
This range supports threaded connections, transitions, and specialty piping needs for mechanical and industrial systems.
In-Stock Availability and Responsiveness
A hallmark of the company’s offering is its fully stocked warehouses, designed to support same-day or rapid turnaround on in-stock products. Whether a small emergency order or a large project requirement, the company aims to deliver quickly and reliably.
This emphasis on inventory and responsiveness reflects the company’s ethos: if it’s a pipe nipple or related PVF item, there’s a good chance they have it on hand, and if not, they can produce or source it with minimal delay.
Why Customers Choose Edmund A. Gray
From its founding in the early 20th century to today’s multi-generational operation, the company’s longevity speaks to its trusted presence in the piping supply market. Customers value:
- Generational expertise and continuity
- Extensive inventory of pipe nipples and fitting products
- Material diversity—steel, brass, stainless, aluminum, plastic
- Value-added services for custom requirements
- Same-day and quick turnaround capabilities
For plumbing contractors, mechanical suppliers, and industrial facilities alike, Edmund A. Gray Company remains a reliable partner for sourcing threaded pipe components and fittings that meet jobsite demands.
Final Thoughts
Edmund A. Gray Company’s story is one of sustained service, family ownership, and practical breadth. By combining deep inventory, a wide range of materials, and custom support services, the company continues to play a vital role in supporting piping systems across industries, a legacy that began more than a century ago and remains strong today.
Hayward Pipe has stocked EA Gray nipples for over 25 years. It’s a great partnership that we hope lasts another 50.
Feb 25, 2026
