About Us
S&J Supply Company first opened its “door” for business on March 2nd, 1987. A garage door. Inside the garage of a house went two desks, along with two pick-up trucks, Jim Wakefield and Steve Nieto began S&J. Both learned the business working at Parkson Pipeline Materials in Santa Fe Springs. Parkson being famously successful. Jim and Steve strove to model S&J consistently. What was lacking in start-up resources was more than compensated for by experience and determination.
Early success led to S&J Supply abandoning its residential birthplace. Moving into a 2,000 square foot business park unit in Buena Park. That early success also allowed for a key acquisition with the hiring of Danny Finnerty. Danny also learned the business at Parkson. S&J’s first true business address. While modest. Allowed it to begin operating like a typical business. Sales, inventory, relationships all grew exponentially as a result. S&J Supply quickly outgrew this facility.
In 1990 S&J Supply made the first of two relocations within La Mirada. Each facility being significantly larger than its predecessor. In 1995 Steve Nieto left S&J Supply. Jim Wakefield as President along with Vice President Daniel Finnerty led the company forward. Along with what was now a growing number of outstanding teammates. Each of S&J’s larger La Mirada locations quickly proved inadequate. The millennium brought about the need for further expansion. S&J had inventory strewn over 3 different locations at the end of its La Mirada tenure. More of everything was needed.
After a 2-year search. In February 2001. S&J Supply moved to its current location in Santa Fe Springs. Home at last? Parkson was in Santa Fe Springs. S&J Supply Company now occupies over 4 acres. A prototypical if not ideal facility for pipeline material sales. Expansive yard for pipe, valves, and fittings coupled with a 15,000 square foot warehouse.
Jim Wakefield, Founder
Reliable & High Quality
At S & J Supply, we know that you need reliable and high-quality pipeline materials for your construction projects. That’s why we have been serving the Southern California market with the best waterworks products since 1987. Whether you are a contractor, a public municipality, or a water district, you can count on us to deliver what you need, when you need it, and where you need it. We are more than just a supplier. We are your trusted partner and consultant.
Safe & Quick Delivery
Our experienced sales team can help you find the right solutions for your specific challenges and projects. We have a large and diverse inventory of products from leading manufacturers and distributors around the world. We also have a modern and efficient delivery fleet that can transport your orders to your job site safely and quickly.
Association Members
We are proud to be a 100% ESOP owned company, which means that every employee is an owner and has a stake in our success. We are also proud to be members of the Engineering Contractors’ Association (ECA), the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the Southern California Water Utilities Association (SCWUA), which demonstrate our commitment to excellence and professionalism in our industry.
