Thriving Through Generations:
More than a century of success for the VAMAC Family Business
Founded in 1915, VAMAC, Inc. has evolved from a single well drilling contractor and supply business to a 24-location plumbing, well, & septic wholesale company servicing the Mid-Atlantic region. Our vision is to be the preferred partner of independent contractors and select manufacturers, and our purpose is to build strong relationships with our business family through integrity, exceptional service, with shared and sustainable prosperity. As a 3rd generation family-owned and operated company with the 4th generation active in the business, VAMAC celebrates its 108th anniversary, honoring our humble beginnings, and excitedly to go forward into the next 100 years. We welcome you to our business family, and to be a part of “The Family Advantage.”
Originally named The Virginia Machinery & Well Company was founded in 1915 by Mr. Charles F. Cole. Original building located at 1319 East Main Street.
First branch - South Hill.
Opened in 1965
Fire broke out in 1967 and corporate office moves to current location at 4201 Jacque Street. Old corporate photo of new location opened in 1968.
New, abbreviated name, VAMAC, Inc. in 1970. Fredericksburg branch opens in 1972.
Petersburg
Chesterfield
Norfolk
VAMAC joins WIT & Co., Plumbing Wholesale Buying Group (now known as The Commonwealth Group) in 1988
Woodbridge,
Manassas,
Warrenton
Hanover
Suffolk
Leesburg
Charlottesville
Lynchburg
Culpeper
Winchester
Alexandria
Ruckersville
Open second showroom in Fredericksburg
Tappahannock
Gloucester
Purcellville