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WHO WE ARE

Merit Brass is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded by Lou Schlessinger and Frank Lifshitz in 1937, Merit is the nation's leading pipe nipple manufacturer and master distributor of flow control piping connections. Our goal is to provide a safe and sustainable infrastructure across all vertical markets (both plumbing and industrial)

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Merit Brass' legacy has been built on our commitment to quality, our investment in products that offer our customers with solutions that drive value, and our dedication to the success of our associates & their families through Merit's continued vision.

Merit brings to its customers in-depth market intelligence as part of our partnering relationship because we understand how that insight impacts your corporate initiatives. Our long-term supply chain partners fortify our ability to serve your PVF needs around pipe fittings, pipe flanges, pipe, tubing, valves, and thread tape.

Today, Merit Brass continues to live our legacy of addressing industry needs. In 2022, Merit acquired Supply Source Products, a master distributor of press fittings and valves in carbon, copper, and stainless steel. 

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Merit Brass is proud of those that worked diligently to create our legacy and we celebrate the talent that we have today. Our team is comprised of passionate individuals who possess industry knowledge and experience coupled with a drive for success through improvement. Our commitment to your Merit Experience is to provide trouble-free and on-time service from order inception all the way through shipment with over 200 associates across six locations.

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Merit Brass Ownership

Today, Merit's ownership includes the third generation, Marc Schlessinger (CEO) and Alan Lipp (CEO), with its fourth generation, Kyle Schlessinger and Kevin Lipp, actively working in their careers. Merit's ownership alongside Darren Hilliard (President) continues to live out our legacy of serving our wholesale distribution partners by helping you succeed with high quality piping system connections, our knowledge and education, and our decades of experience. 

(left to right: Kevin Lipp, Alan Lipp, Darren Hilliard, Marc Schlessinger, and Kyle Schlessinger)

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Our Vision

To set the industry standard for the highest TOTAL value of goods and services

Our Mission

To help our customers provide competitive and consistently conforming materials and services to their customers.

THE FUNDAMENTALS DRIVING THE MERIT EXPERIENCE

  • EXPERIENCE

    “Bring It” Every Day

    Listen Generously

    Show Your Gratitude

    Speak Straight

  • FAMILY

    Keep Things Fun!

    Collaborate

    Be Respectful

    Assume Positive Intent

  • LONGEVITY

    Be a Lifelong Learner

    Manage Expenses

    Pratice Blameless Problem Solving

  • QUALITY

    Make Quality Personal

    Pay Attention to the Details

    Be Proactive to Drive Improvement 

  • CUSTOMER FOCUS

    Deliver Legendary Customer Service

    Be A Fanatic About Response Time

  • COMMITMENT

    Honor Commitments

    Own It!

    Lead by Example

HISTORY

1937

Lou Schlessinger and Frank Lifshitz founded Perfection Nipple Company producing iron and steel pipe nipples, brass furnace coils, and special steel pipe nipples. 

1941

Perfection Nipple expanded its offering to include brass and copper pipe nipples, gas-stove connectors, air filters, and plumbing tools. 

1945

Perfection Nipple became Reliance Tubular Products.

1961

Reliance Tubular Products was purchased by a corporation in Indiana therefore resulting in the formation of Merit Brass Company in Cleveland, OH. 

1971

Merit Brass' Cleveland, OH facility was engulfed in a fire forcing them to relocate to a 40,000 sq. ft. facility. 

1980

Merit Brass began manufacturing stainless steel pipe nipples and distributing stainless steel pipe, valves, and fittings. 

1982

In 1982, Sheldon Schlessinger and Simon Lipp took over ownership of Merit Brass Company. 

1989

Merit Brass moved its Cleveland Headquarters into a 140,000 sq. ft. building.

1996

Merit Brass expanded its geographical reach by adding a 33,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Sparks, NV. 

2001

Merit Brass continues to expand its footprint by adding a 33,000 sq. ft. distrbution center in Dallas, TX.

2001

Sheldon Schlessinger and Simon Lipp's tenure was celebrated, and the torch was passed to Marc Schlessinger and Alan Lipp.

2011

Merit Brass' fourth generation, Kevin Lipp, joined the Merit Brass Team.

2011

Merit Brass added its fourth location in Birmingham, AL with a new 33,000 sq. ft. distribution center. 

2012

Merit Brass relocated its Dallas Distribution Center to a 43,000 sq. ft. facility across the street. 

2015

Merit Brass' Fourth Generation, Kyle Schlessinger, joined the Merit Brass Team. 

2017

Merit Brass added Leaded & Lead-Free Brass Ball Valves to its product offering. 

2021

Merit brass appointed Darren Hilliard as President and Glenn Bruce as Vice President of Operations. 

2021

Merit Brass expanded its product offering to include stainless steel and copper press fittings and valves.

2022
  • Merit Brass acquired Supply Source Products - CopperPress and stainless steel, IsoTubi-USA.
  • Merit Brass appointed Michael Woloszyn as Chief Financial Officer. 
2023
  • Merit Brass opened its 5th location in Houston, TX. The Houston Distribution Center spans over 35,000 square feet and is strategically located to provide faster and more efficient delivery to customers in Southern Texas and Louisiana. 
  • Merit Brass expanded its distribution center in Dallas, TX. The new expansion added an addition 27,000 square feet to the exisiting facility, expanding the total to 70,000 square feet. 
  • Merit Brass expanded its press technology to include CarbonPress® fittings. 
2023

Merit Brass appointed James Maloney as Vice President of Procurement and Don Russell as Vice President of Sales. 

2024
  • Merit Brass expanded its CarbonPress® fitting offering to include large outer diameter (OD) sizes in 2-1/2" - 4". 
  • Alan Lipp, our co-CEO, was announced as the Wholesaler's 2024 PVF Hall of Fame Inductee. 
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