Founded in Hammond, Indiana.
Built on Relationships.
GW Murphy's story began when Gary Wayne Murphy Sr. moved from Louisiana to Northwest Indiana and built his career in the roofing industry. After advancing into management at Globe Building Materials, he pursued the opportunity to build a business of his own.
In 1977, Gary founded Ray's Discount Outlet in Hammond, Indiana, serving roofing contractors throughout Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. The company incorporated as GW Murphy, Inc. in 1980 and grew from its original Hammond branch into a family of retail, wholesale and product businesses.
Today, GW Murphy remains family-owned and continues to invest in its people, operating companies, customer relationships and long-term manufacturer partnerships.
Gary Wayne Murphy Sr. opens Ray's Discount Outlet, serving roofing contractors throughout Northwest Indiana and the greater Chicagoland area.
The company formally incorporates as GW Murphy, Inc. and begins building the operational foundation for long-term growth.
Gary Murphy Jr. joins GW Murphy, beginning a career that would take him through operations leadership and ultimately to the role of CEO.
GW Murphy begins repackaging roofing materials, establishing a capability that has since grown to over 400,000 bundles processed.
Gary Murphy Jr. is named Chief Operating Officer, taking responsibility for day-to-day operations across the growing family of businesses.
Gary Murphy Jr. assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer, leading the company's continued expansion across retail, wholesale and product channels.
GW Murphy operates six contractor-facing branches across five states, a two-step wholesale division serving North America and specialized S.M.O.O.S.I. inventory solutions.