J O Galloup Company has been awarded a primary University Contract for plumbing supplies including industrial pipes, valves, and fittings for use by authorized University Faculty and Staff.  J O Galloup Company is considered a primary strategic partner as it provides excellent products, pricing, and many value-added services. 

J O Galloup Company (including Smith Instrument & Merlo Energy) supports the University's Green Purchasing Initiatives with  steam and energy audits, energy saving products, energy measurement devices, thermal imaging equipment and other products and services.

J O Galloup Company is a Michigan Company that services the University from its local warehouse at 800 State Circle, Ann Arbor Michigan, USA.

The purchasing of all materials used for building renovations/alterations (including items such as air conditioners) requires specific Purchasing approval and/or procurement processes (per SPG 507.1). These products cannot be purchased directly by departments. Contact the Facilities Procurement Team for further information, or see http://www.procurement.umich.edu/contacts.php.

- Supplier Supports Green Purchasing Practices
- Michigan Based Supplier
- USA Company

Ann Arbor Location

J O Galloup has a full-service warehouse at 800 State Circle, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (near I-94 and State Street). Hours of operation are 7:30 am until 4:30 pm Monday – Friday. In stock orders called in by 4:30 pm will be delivered to your location the next day. Same day deliveries for emergency needs can be made on request.

Galloup monitors frequency 13A

Telephone, fax or radio orders to

734-668-1612
734-668-6155 Fax

Thirteen other J O Galloup and Smith/Merlo facilities are located throughout Michigan for the convenience of the many satellite University locations. Contact the Ann Arbor office for assistance.

All campus customers requiring work order information on their billing files (e.g., Plant Operations, Hospital) must provide supplier with a Material Order Form. 

U-M campus customers need to provide the following information when placing orders

• Shortcode
• Customer Requisition Number
• Contact Name including Unique Name
• Deliver to Address

Contract Administrator: John Bogi - 734-615-3467 ( Email )
Contract Alternate: Chris Eckel - 734-615-3492 ( Email )