Bell Pipe and Supply was established in 1956 by Frank Bell to serve as a distribution company providing piping, valves, fittings, pumps, hoses, controls and related items. The company is based in Anaheim, Calif., and its facility is spread in more than 30,000 square feet. Bell distributes a broad line of supplies and equipment for businesses to use in the repair, maintenance and service of equipment or systems involving the flow of water, oil, air and gas. It has more than 2,500 customers of which about 1,100 are active in any month. The customers represent a cross section of the industrial base in its markets of Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.