93-year-old Tigard, Oregon-based plumbing distributor, Consolidated Supply Co., was founded during tough times — in 1928 during The Great Depression. Both the company’s distribution arm and its showroom locations (The Fixture Gallery) have continued to exceed expectations through many other challenges. Throughout the past year, The Fixture Gallery has launched a new website, opened a new location and pivoted operations to serve customers and keep employees safe through the unprecedented times of 2020.
Entrepreneurial spirit E.A. Neupert began Consolidated Supply Co. in 1928. Years later in the 1980s, the late Karl Neupert — third-generation president and CEO of Consolidated and 1999 American Supply Association president — had a vision to open a decorative plumbing showroom. Neupert spearheaded this effort, opening a 4,000 square-foot showroom in Tigard, Oregon, and The Fixture Gallery was born.