W.H. Riley & Son was founded in North Attleboro, MA in 1873 by William H. Riley and his son Elmer I. Riley to deal coal, wood, straw and building supplies. The company also did furniture moving and teaming of all kinds and was incorporated in 1934.

The products and services have changed with the times so that fuel oil, heating and cooling equipment, gasoline, diesel fuel and propane gas have replaced the coal, wood, hay and straw of 1873.

Even though the company is now using the most modern computer and communications equipment to streamline operations and offers an array of new and innovative marketing strategies, the commitment to the highest quality products and service that have enabled the company to grow and prosper over the past one hundred and thirty years is still carried on by t