A Growing Family of Roofing Supply and Distribution Businesses.
GW Murphy, Inc. is a family-owned roofing and building-products distribution company founded in 1977. Through six contractor-facing branches across five states, a two-step wholesale division serving independent distributors throughout North America and specialized S.M.O.O.S.I. inventory solutions, we help contractors, distributors and manufacturers move their businesses forward.
Contractor-facing roofing and building supply serving Gulf South and Texas markets through four physical locations.
Contractor-facing roofing and building supply serving Northwest Indiana and Chicago through two physical locations.
Two-step wholesale distribution serving independent roofing distributors throughout North America.
Roofing accessories and building products including coil nails, synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water protection and more.
A Family of Businesses Built to Serve the Roofing Industry
For decades, GW Murphy has grown by building strong relationships, staying operationally disciplined, and creating value for the people we serve. Today, we support a family of brands across retail
and wholesale distribution—working with contractors, manufacturers, distributors, and carriers who need a
partner they can count on.
The Murphy Family of Businesses
Retail roofing supply serving contractors with reliable access to materials, service, and support.
Regional supply presence with trusted local
relationships and a strong contractor focus.
Wholesale distribution built to support 2-step channels and scalable product movement.
Choose Your Path
Contractors, distributors, manufacturers, job applicants and corporate contacts each have a direct route. Find yours below.
Find a Local Murphy's or Ray's Branch
Six physical locations across five states ready to supply your next project with dependable materials and local service.
Visit the Wholesale Business
GW Murphy Wholesale serves independent roofing distributors throughout North America through a two-step distribution model.
Review First-Quality and S.M.O.O.S.I. Capabilities
Main-line first-quality distribution through six branches and North American wholesale, plus a disciplined S.M.O.O.S.I. inventory solution.
Review Culture, Benefits and Open Positions
Learn about our culture and employee value proposition, then view current openings across all GW Murphy businesses.
Reach the Correct Department
Finance, banking, lenders, operations contacts and acquisition inquiries — connect directly with the right person on our team.
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you find the right path.
What Sets
GW Murphy
Apart
We don't just talk about service. We build systems and relationships that prove it - every day, across every brand.
Long-Term Over Transactional
We believe long-term partnerships outperform transactional business. Every decision is measured against the health of the relationship.
Follow-Through You Can Count On
From inventory to delivery coordination, we focus on execution - not just promises. Accountability is built into how we operate every day.
Multiple Markets, One Standard
Our footprint and family of brands lets us serve multiple markets with consistency. Regional presence without sacrificing service quality.
Integrity, Not Just Intent
Integrity, respect, teamwork, and service are not slogans - they shape how we hire, how we operate, and how we represent every partner we serve.
At GW Murphy, we believe lasting success comes from delivering real value, operating with integrity, and building relationships that stand the test of time.
Let's Build Something
Stronger Together
Whether you're looking for a distribution partner, a supply relationship, or a team that understands how to move the industry forward — we'd love to connect.
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