Getting the Job Done Since 1983
Indiana’s full-service plumbing, industrial piping, and fire protection contractor.
Over 40 Years of History
Founded in 1983 by Stephen Pfendler, P.I.P.E., Inc. is an established leader in Indiana’s commercial construction industry. Originally located in the city of Greenwood, P.I.P.E.’s services quickly grew from Commercial Plumbing and Process Piping to include Fire Protection. Over the years, P.I.P.E. contracted consistently with companies such as Kroger, Wal-Mart, Hilton Hotels, and more.
After managing P.I.P.E., Inc. for over 30 years, Mark Helm and Gary Mitchell acquired the company from its founder in 2018. They continue to sustain growth and improve processes, ensuring the consistent delivery of the high-quality work our clients have come to expect.
As a long-standing member of the Indiana Plumbing Heating and Cooling Association, we actively contribute to the growth of the plumbing industry. Additionally, as a member of ABC, we remain committed to promoting growth within the construction industry as a whole.

Founder Stephen Pfendler featured in Indiana Contractor as PHCC’s Contractor of the Year, 2008

Ethel and Stephen Pfendler
Today’s P.I.P.E.
Gary Mitchell and Mark Helm have been in management at P.I.P.E. Inc. for over 25 years. Over the last 8 years they have purchase P.I.P.E. Inc. from Stephen Pfendler who founded the company in 1983. They continue to grow P.I.P.E. Inc. to be able to give our clients the quality of work they’ve expected over the years. P.I.P.E. continues to provide our clients with additional services, which allows us to further improve our quality of work.
P.I.P.E. Inc is a founding and sustaining member of the Indiana chapter of the Plumbing Heating and Cooling Association, promoting growth in the plumbing industry. P.I.P.E is also a member of ABD and works diligently to promote the growth of the construction industry overall.
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Our Network
P.I.P.E. Inc is a member of several trade associations which include: Indiana Metal Builders Association, the Pumbing Heating Cooling Contractors of Greater Indianapolis, Associate Builders and Contractors, and Indy Sub-Contractors Association.




Remembering Wayne Parrish
A cherished member of our P.I.P.E. Inc. team, Wayne’s dedication and expertise contributed immensely to our success over the years. His leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence will forever be remembered. We are grateful for the time we had with Wayne and the valuable contributions he made to our team. May his legacy continue to inspire us as we carry forward his passion for delivering exceptional work to our clients. Rest in peace, Wayne.