Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Industrial Pipe Fittings & Valves in New Orleans
Established in 1979, R P Associates has built a reputation as a trusted supplier of industrial, plumbing, and oilfield components across the southern United States. Founded by Bob Porretta, our company began as a manufacturers' representative firm serving Louisiana and Mississippi, gradually expanding our product lines and geographic reach to include southern Arkansas, southern Alabama, and the Florida panhandle. Under the leadership of Robert D. Porretta II, we have evolved into a master distributor offering an extensive inventory of fittings, flanges, valves, and pipe products in carbon, stainless steel, brass, copper, and iron. Our commitment to unmatched service, quality products, and competitive pricing has made us a preferred partner for distributors and wholesalers for over four decades.With a warehouse in New Orleans, Louisiana, we provide same-day shipping for over 5,000 stocked items, ensuring fast delivery and reliable supply chain support. Our team combines deep product knowledge with personalized service, addressing technical specifications and customer needs with precision. Customer testimonials highlight our role as a 'dream supplier' through consistent performance, diverse product selection, and transparent business practices. We serve industries including chemical, marine, waterworks, and irrigation, maintaining a focus on innovation and adaptability in a dynamic market. Our three-decade legacy reflects dedication to ethical standards, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in industrial supply solutions.
Services
Pipe Fittings
Flanges
Valves
Industrial Supplies
Oilfield Components
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in industrial supply distribution.
- Our warehouse stocks over 5,000 items for immediate shipment.
- We serve five southern states with localized market expertise.
- Our team provides technical product knowledge and specification support.
- We guarantee competitive pricing with transparent business practices.
What people say
Great selection
Competitive pricing
Fast delivery
Product knowledge
Reliable supplier
Services
Pipe Fittings
We supply carbon, stainless steel, and alloy pipe fittings including weld fittings, malleable iron, and bronze components. Our inventory covers schedules 10 through XXH with threaded, socket weld, and butt weld configurations. Products meet industry standards for industrial, oilfield, and marine applications.
Flanges
Our flange inventory includes carbon, stainless, and alloy options from 150# to 2500# pressure ratings. We stock cast iron, ductile iron, and bronze flanges in sizes 1/2" through 60" with plate, orifice, and spectacle blind configurations for industrial systems.
Industrial Valves
We provide gate, globe, check, ball, and butterfly valves in cast steel, stainless steel, bronze, and brass. Our inventory includes 150# to 2500# pressure-rated valves with threaded, socket weld, and flanged connections for oilfield and chemical processing applications.
Pipe Products
Our pipe inventory includes welded and seamless carbon steel, stainless steel, and red brass in standard through XXH wall thicknesses. We stock black/galvanized merchant steel and swage nipples for industrial and plumbing applications.
Strainers
We offer Y-strainers, basket strainers, and duplex strainers in cast steel, stainless steel, and bronze. Our temporary and fabricated check valves include single-disc, dual-disc, and silent wafer types for industrial fluid systems.
People
Bob Porretta
Founder
Founded R P Associates in 1979, establishing the company as a manufacturers' representative firm serving Louisiana and Mississippi with a focus on industrial supply excellence.
Robert D. Porretta II
President
Current leader expanding R P Associates into a master distributor while maintaining commitment to quality service and technical expertise since the company's founding.
Questions
What industries does R.P. Associates serve?
We serve industrial, plumbing, oilfield, waterworks, irrigation, chemical, and marine industries across five southern states.
Do you offer same-day shipping?
Yes, we maintain over 5,000 stocked items available for immediate shipment from our New Orleans warehouse.
What materials do your products cover?
We stock carbon steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, malleable iron, and cast iron components.
How long has R.P. Associates been in business?
We have served customers since 1979, providing industrial supply solutions for over four decades.
What valve types do you carry?
We offer gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, and specialty valves in multiple materials and pressure ratings.
Can you assist with technical specifications?
Our team provides expert product knowledge and specification support for complex industrial applications.
