Specialty Sales and Good Water Warehouse Inc. Announce Common Ownership

Effective July 1, 2026, Specialty Sales and Good Water Warehouse Inc. are operating under common ownership. CEO Darrin Shillair recorded a short video explaining what this means for customers and why the combination is an important step for both companies. 

In the video, Darrin outlined three main benefits: a broader product catalog, expanded distribution coverage, and additional technical expertise across the combined team. 

Good Water Warehouse was established in 1989 and has built a strong reputation in the water treatment industry for technical expertise, quality products, and long-standing customer relationships. Today, Good Water Warehouse has four locations throughout North America, does business in all 50 U.S. states and all provinces in Canada, and is active internationally in 43 countries outside of North America. 

Specialty Sales was established in 1970 and has served customers from the Chicago area for more than 55 years. Our team has long focused on hose, tubing, fittings, valves, clamps, and related components, with an emphasis on practical product knowledge and responsive customer support. 

For Specialty Sales customers, the combined company creates access to a broader product catalog through Good Water Warehouse, including water softeners, point-of-entry units, reverse osmosis systems, point-of-use units, and other water treatment equipment used across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Good Water Warehouse customers will also have access to the Specialty Sales catalog of hose, tubing, fittings, valves, clamps, and related components. 

The combination also expands our distribution footprint. Good Water Warehouse is headquartered in the Los Angeles area and has distribution centers in Calgary, Alberta and Newmarket, Ontario. With Specialty Sales’ warehouse in Chicago, the combined companies are better positioned to serve customers across the United States and Canada. 

Just as important, the combination brings together two experienced teams. Specialty Sales has built its reputation around product knowledge, practical support, and helping customers find the right components for the job. Good Water Warehouse adds a team with deep experience in water treatment equipment, including support for diagnosing issues with RO systems, softeners, and related equipment. 

Customers can expect business to continue as usual. Existing relationships, contacts, and commitments will remain in place as our teams work together to create new opportunities and deliver even greater value to our customers and supplier partners. 

As part of the transaction, current Specialty Sales President Darrin Shillair will join the platform as CEO, and Ken Johnston of Good Water Warehouse will continue as President. Former Good Water Warehouse Owner and President James Good will remain in a consulting capacity. The leadership teams of both companies are committed to ensuring a smooth transition and are excited about the opportunities ahead. 

We are still in the early stages of bringing the two companies together. Over time, the goal is to make it easier for customers to access inventory from multiple locations and order from the broader combined catalog. Some of that work will take time as we align systems, processes, and product availability across both businesses. 

In the meantime, we are excited about what this means for our customers: broader product access, expanded geographic coverage, and even more technical expertise. 

If you have questions about what this means for your account, your product needs, or future availability, please reach out to your Specialty Sales representative or your existing point of contact. You can also learn more about Good Water Warehouse at goodwaterwarehouse.com.