F.W. Webb Opens New Warehouse Facility in Amherst
The plumbing and heating distributor has launched a large-scale center to bolster its service capabilities in the Buffalo region.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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F.W. Webb has opened a new 140,000-square-foot store and warehouse facility in Amherst, New York. This expansion allows the company to move its local wholesale counter operations from Buffalo to the larger, more modern site.
Why it matters
The investment aims to help the firm better capitalize on growing market opportunities within the Buffalo region. The facility serves as a primary hub for regional distribution and professional training.
The new site features a 65,500-square-foot warehouse, a 12,500-square-foot self-serve counter, and a three-acre outdoor storage yard. F.W. Webb currently ranks as the number 12 company on ID's Big 50 List.
The players
F.W. Webb
This is a major plumbing, heating, and industrial supply distributor that operates across the Northeastern United States.
Alliance Specialty Group
This organization will take over the legacy Buffalo location to provide specialized valve testing and repair services.
Stritt and Prieb Inc.
This entity was a regional business acquired by F.W. Webb in 2022 to assist in market expansion.
The details
The Amherst location includes a training center capable of seating more than 40 people for professional instruction. Meanwhile, the former Buffalo store is being repurposed by the Alliance Specialty Group to serve as a dedicated valve testing and repair shop.
Timeline
F.W. Webb acquired Stritt and Prieb Inc. in 2022.
The new Amherst store and warehouse facility officially opened on October 26, 2026.
Market Landscape
F.W. Webb's position at number 12 on the ID Big 50 List highlights the company's aggressive strategy of scaling up regional distribution hubs. This move mirrors broader trends where major industrial distributors consolidate smaller regional acquisitions to dominate local supply chains.
Local contractors and wholesale clients can now access an expanded inventory and larger self-serve counter at the new Amherst location. The transition of the former Buffalo site to a specialty shop means customers will need to visit the new facility for standard wholesale needs.
The takeaway
This consolidation of services in Amherst reflects a long-term strategy to improve distribution efficiency for regional trade professionals. Businesses operating in the Buffalo area should update their local procurement plans to account for the move from the old Buffalo site.
Further reading
For more information on similar commercial developments in the region, visit the Amherst Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Industrial Distribution.
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