Piping and Equipment was established in January 1969. The doors were opened with three warehouses in three states.\r\nThe company was formed under the leadership of Roger A. Patterson, Sr. \r\nThe emphasis of the new organization was excellence in performance, the pursuit of which began with the hiring of a select staff. \r\nWe have enjoyed a long-term association with major PVF manufacturers. This relationship began with the founders of our company and continues today.\r\nThese major manufacturers were instrumental in the formation of P&E:\r\n \r\nOur motto, "Pride in Excellence", is the result of our Total Quality Program. The program started in 1987 and has gained Piping and Equipment recognition as one the nation's most respected "quality" PVF distributors. Piping and Equipment in Houston, Texas, has been awarded a certificate of registration in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 by the Quality Certification Bureau (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada).\r\n\r\n\r\nFlowline\r\nLadish\r\nNeles-Jamesbury\r\nPowell Valve\r\nVogt\r\nSwepco\r\nUSS \r\n\r\nAs our reputation for quality and reliability grew, so did our company. \r\n\r\nOur founders recognized early on that proximity was a key role in customer service. Our locations are strategically placed near the hubs of the industries we serve. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n