2800 San Pablo Avenue Oakland, CA 94608
(510) 444-6614 | oakorders@rubensteinsupply.com
Store Hours: Monday-Friday 5:30am-4pm, Saturday CLOSED
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1939 Monterey Road #16 San Jose , CA 95112
(408) 294-6614 |sjorder@rubensteinsupply.com
Store Hours: Monday-Friday 6am-4pm, Saturday 7:30am-11:30am
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1939 Monterey Road San Jose , CA 95112
(408) 200-4868
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm
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96 Woodland Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-1174 |srorders@rubensteinsupply.com
Store Hours: Monday-Friday 6am-4pm, Saturday CLOSED
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1159 Rumrill Blvd San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 234-5400
Store Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm, Saturday CLOSED
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About Us
Rubenstein Supply Company was founded during the Great Depression by three brothers, Henry, Morris, and Bob Rubenstein. The Company got its start salvaging plumbing fixtures from their father’s building demolition business. Native Oaklanders, they decided to stay local, and built a warehouse at 28th and San Pablo Ave. The brothers built a wholesale plumbing distribution business which they operated together for forty plus years. Henry and Morris retired in 1986. At that time Bob and his son Craig, who joined the company in 1969 after graduating from UCSB, bought Rubenstein Supply. They operated the company together until 2002 when Bob retired, and Craig became the sole owner. Under Craig’s leadership, the company has seen tremendous growth over the years.
In 1991 Matt Laiolo joined the company. Matt graduated from Saint Mary’s College in 1989 with a B.S.in Business Administration and Economics. He attended Graduate School and coached baseball at St. Mary’s from 1989-1991. Matt started at Rubenstein supply driving a truck, working in the warehouse and yard. He continued his growth over the years manning every position at Rubenstein and currently holds the position of President, which he has held for several years.
In 2021 Chris Walther was promoted to Vice-President of Operations from Branch Manager of San Rafael. Chris has been with Rubenstein for over 10 years and has been in the Plumbing-HVAC wholesale industry for over 35 years.
Our Oakland Branch is managed by Gary Winnie. Gary has been with us for over 13 years and has over 30 years of plumbing and wholesale experience. In 1995 Rubenstein Supply opened its second branch in San Rafael, Ca. San Rafael is managed by Brian Walther. Brian has been with us for over 7 years after graduating from The University of Nevada. Brian has over 10 years of plumbing wholesale experience.
In 2005 Rubenstein Supply opened a branch in San Jose, Ca. Pete Plantinga who manages the San Jose branch has been with Rubenstein Supply for over 17 years and has been in the plumbing industry for over 40 years.
In March of 2015 we opened The Showroom at Rubenstein in San Jose. Our Showroom is managed by Heath Vaught. He comes to us with over 30 years of showroom experience. Our new state of the art showroom provides the chance to touch and feel some of the most unique products available on the market today.
Our newest branch in San Pablo opened in September 2018. David Cronin manages the San Pablo branch and has been with Rubenstein for over 25 years and has been in the industry for over 40 years.
Over the past 79 years Rubenstein Supply has grown to become a leading wholesale distributor of plumbing & HVAC products in the Bay Area. We like to think of ourselves as a customer service company that happens to distribute plumbing and HVAC supplies. How may we help you? Call us today!
Employee of the Month
Sam Herrod
Hi,
I’m Sam Herrod and I’ve been with Rubenstein Supply Co. for 2 years working at the San Rafael branch. I’ve been in the plumbing wholesale industry for over 30 years and my time with Rubenstein has been some of the best. I enjoy the team and family environment that comes with working here. Outside of work I enjoy riding my motorcycles and going camping and fishing with my family.
Congratulations Sam and thank you for everything you do!
Customer Reviews
Great customer service. Found a discontinued part for my shower, saved me hundreds of dollars not having to replace shower valve Christopher M.
8/10/2024- If you're looking for a hard-to-find plumbing item, Rubenstein Supply probably has it or they can find it for you. Great customer service. When you call them on the phone you get a real person who can tell you whether they have what you need. Prentiss W.
4/12/2024 - They didn't have what I needed, but they were incredibly helpful answering my questions about the plumbing issue I was trying to solve, and they even recommended where I could find the part I needed. I'll definitely be back! Brent R.
4/08/2024 - The GREATEST customer service ever! I was looking for a part for an old kitchen faucet. Called numerous places, no one had it. Called Rubinstein, he asked me to text a photo of the part. Got back to me in minutes and said he had that part their scrap bin and I could have it free of charge. Really amazing. Saved the day for me. Eddy A.
3/27/2024 - Was there again today and although they did not have my part, they went to great lengths to help me find it. This is a really long-time business that has just about everything in plumbing and HVAC. My obscure part request was not in stock but they could have ordered it for me, I was in a hurry as a tenant was without heat and they recommended a business that had the part. I always envy the tool displays. They have a Diablo, a Milwaukee, and a Ridgid display that you can walk up to and actually touch the tools. There are several good plumbing supply places but if you need something now or if you need advice from the counter, this is the place to go. PS Park in their lot, not on the street, not the best neighborhood. My biggest worry for Rubenstein is that people drive up to it and then drive away. Yes, this is contractor and pro store but weekend warriors, handy people, and even novice homeowners will get great service. PS As with any pro store, go there in person, do not call. Rauly B.
11/15/2023 - The best Supply in the California!!!!!!!
Great service
And you can find everything you need there.
I'm also client. More N.
4/20/2023 - A plumbing wonderland! The staff are knowledgeable and happy to engage with you on any topic, as are the pros who shop here (just ask someone in line with you if you have an open question about something and you might end up with a panel of several plumbers and contractors weighing in on your decision). It's a great local business in every sense of the term. Lisa O.
12/27/2022 - Great service and products. Can't go wrong buying anything from them. Bought multiple Kohler toilets, Panasonic fans and toto toilets from them since 2014. David B.
8/07/2022 - Knowledgeable, professional, polite, great customer service. Will never go anywhere else again. Marcia S.
7/16/2022 - The Best! Use them for years and so do our plumbers! Always willing to explain stuff. Bill Bill D.
2/19/2022
Had my shower valve inserts in stock. Free ribs today!
Steve B.
Had what I needed at a fair price and the staff was very helpful. More for the professional…
Adam S.
delivery ahead of time..they were very helpful and unloaded real fast..thanks team Rubinstein.
Agustin V.
