Apache
Apache Inc. is a US wholesale manufacturer of industrial conveyor belting, hydraulic and industrial hose, and custom-fabricated rubber products, serving industrial and agricultural markets across the Americas and Europe as part of Motion Industries' belting group following its 2017 acquisition.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1963
- HeadquartersCedar Rapids, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Apache does
Apache Inc., founded in 1963 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a US-based wholesale manufacturer and distributor specializing in fabricated industrial belting, hydraulic and industrial hose, and custom-cut and molded rubber products. The company serves industrial and agricultural end-markets across North America, South America, and Europe through seven sales and production facilities, an established distribution network, and OEM partnerships, with revenue generated primarily through product sales and custom fabrication services. Production facilities maintain ISO certification, technicians are trained to NAHAD guidelines, and Apache deploys the proprietary S.T.A.M.P.E.D. hose selection methodology (Size, Temperature, Application, Material, Pressure, Ends, Delivery) to reduce hose failure from misapplication. Two operating divisions structure the business: an industrial division operating under the Mi Conveyance Solutions sub-brand (combining Apache with Mi Hose and Rubber, DP Brown, ARPCO, Moss Rubber, Colmar Belting, and Epperson & Company) covering heavyweight and lightweight belting, hose and accessories, gaskets, seals, custom urethane parts, and field services; and a consumer products division serving retail channels with packaged belting, hose, and related products through hardware stores, agricultural dealers, and retail chains. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customers complete a credit application to transact, indicating a traditional B2B distribution model rather than e-commerce self-service.
The company operates a portfolio of proprietary product brands including DUROWALL and PAC-WALL sidewall belting, PowerCleat and Durocleat molded cleats, Durochev chevrons, Road-Away road-milling belts, Rock Chucker heavy-duty belts, Steep Climber incline belts, and Durocoal feeder belts, alongside commodity conveyor and hose products spanning baler belting, extreme-duty mining belts (Grade I/II, MSHA cover options), food handling belts (FDA-compliant PVC, urethane), PVC belting, Volta thermoplastic elastomer belts, special service belting for 400-700°F applications, and a comprehensive line of hose accessories (couplings, clamps, fittings, valves, gauges, strainers). Originally 100% employee-owned, Apache was acquired by Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), on November 1, 2017. Following the acquisition, Apache continues to operate within Motion's belting group as a private subsidiary, with no AI/ML capabilities, no public API, no mobile applications, no standalone funding events, and no disclosed revenue figures or leadership team beyond James Craig serving as CFO.
Apache firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Apache
- Legal name
- Apache Inc.
- Website
- https://apache-inc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1963
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Apache Inc. is a US wholesale manufacturer of industrial conveyor belting, hydraulic and industrial hose, and custom-fabricated rubber products, serving industrial and agricultural markets across the Americas and Europe as part of Motion Industries' belting group following its 2017 acquisition.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Apache industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Conveyor Belting & Hose Products
- NAICS
- Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Belting, Conveying & Power Transmission Textiles (Conveyor/Drive Belts/Hoses Reinforcement) (IMAOADAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ), Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)
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Where Apache is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cedar Rapids
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices8 records
Markets served
Apache business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales: Apache generates revenue through the sale of industrial hose, conveyor belting, and rubber products. Products are sold through distribution networks and direct customer accounts.
- Custom Fabrication Services: Custom belting and hose fabrication services for specialized industrial applications. Fabricates belts to exact customer specifications using rubber, PVC, or urethane compounds.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Apache product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Apache manufactures and fabricates industrial conveyor belting, hydraulic and industrial hose products, and custom cut and molded rubber, urethane, and UHMW parts for material handling applications across industrial, agricultural, mining, food processing, and other sectors. The company sells through distribution partners, OEM channels, and direct accounts, complemented by custom belt fabrication services and 24-hour on-site industrial belt service.
Product overview
Apache Inc. is an industrial equipment company specializing in conveyor belting, hose products, and custom fabrications for material handling applications. The company operates two main product divisions: (1) an Industrial Division under the Mi Conveyance Solutions brand offering heavyweight and lightweight belting, industrial and hydraulic hose, hose accessories, gaskets, seals, custom urethane parts, and field services; and (2) a Consumer Products division serving retail channels. The product portfolio encompasses belting products (baler belting, extreme-duty belting, food handling belting, industrial belting, PVC belting, Volta belting, special service belting for high temperatures, and molded cleats), hose products (acid & chemical, hydraulic, petroleum/fuel, food service, and general purpose hoses), cut & molded products, and a comprehensive range of accessories including mechanical fasteners, lacing, finger scrapers, and tools. Production facilities maintain ISO certification, and the company operates as part of Motion Industries (a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company) following its acquisition in 2017.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Mi Conveyance Solutions: A unified brand combining Apache with Mi Hose and Rubber, DP Brown, ARPCO (Advanced Rubber & Plastics Company), Moss Rubber, Colmar Belting, and Epperson & Company for conveyance solutions.
- S.T.A.M.P.E.D.
- DUROWALL
- PAC-WALL
- Durocoal
- Road-Away
- Rock Chucker
- Steep Climber
- PowerCleat
- Durocleat
- Durochev
Companies that use Apache
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Apache technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Apache partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Apache competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ammeraal Beltech: Manufacturer of lightweight conveyor and processing belts, with significant presence in food, logistics, and industrial markets. Direct competitor to Apache in lightweight and specialty belting.
- Forbo Movement Systems: Manufacturer of synthetic and lightweight conveyor belts for food, logistics, and industrial applications. Comparable product portfolio to Apache's industrial division and competes in similar food handling and package handling segments.
- Continental ContiTech: Industrial division of Continental AG producing conveyor belts, industrial hoses, and power transmission products. Direct overlap with Apache across both belting and hose product lines, with similar industrial and OEM customer base.
- Kuriyama of America: Manufacturer and distributor of industrial hoses, fittings, and accessories serving industrial, agricultural, and OEM markets. Directly comparable to Apache's hose products division with similar distribution channels.
- Trelleborg Industrial Solutions: Polymer engineering company producing conveyor belts, industrial hoses, and molded rubber products. Comparable to Apache across belting and custom rubber fabrication with similar industrial customer segments.
- Gates Industrial: Global manufacturer of industrial hoses, hydraulic hoses, and power transmission belts. Direct peer in Apache's industrial hose product line, serving overlapping agricultural, industrial, and OEM customers.
- Habasit: Swiss-based manufacturer of lightweight conveyor belts, power transmission belts, and timing belts. Directly comparable to Apache's lightweight belting and fabricated products serving food processing, packaging, and general industrial applications.
- Fenner Dunlop: Global manufacturer of heavy-duty conveyor belts serving mining, aggregates, and industrial bulk handling. Direct competitor to Apache's extreme-duty and bulk-handling belt lines, with overlapping product categories and end markets.
Broad incumbents
- Parker Hannifin: Large diversified motion and control technologies manufacturer with a major industrial hose and fittings division. Competes with Apache's hydraulic and chemical hose products but offers a much broader portfolio including valves, pumps, and filtration.
- Bridgestone Industrial: Global tire and rubber conglomerate with industrial products division including conveyor belts and hydraulic hoses. Competes with Apache in heavy-duty and bulk handling belts but operates at far larger scale across multiple industrial verticals.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Apache social profiles
Digital presenceApache compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Apache financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Apache leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Apache subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Apache funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Apache M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Apache
What does Apache do?
Apache manufactures and fabricates industrial conveyor belting, hydraulic and industrial hose products, and custom cut and molded rubber, urethane, and UHMW parts for material handling applications across industrial, agricultural, mining, food processing, and other sectors. The company sells through distribution partners, OEM channels, and direct accounts, complemented by custom belt fabrication services and 24-hour on-site industrial belt service.
Is Apache a public or private company?
Apache is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Apache founded?
Apache was founded in 1963. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Apache based?
Apache is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, United States, in the North America region.
How does Apache make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Fabrication Services.
Who are Apache's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ammeraal Beltech, Forbo Movement Systems, Continental ContiTech, Kuriyama of America, Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Gates Industrial, Habasit and Fenner Dunlop. Broad incumbents are Parker Hannifin and Bridgestone Industrial.
Does Apache have an API?
No public API is recorded for Apache.
What industry is Apache in?
Apache's product category is Industrial Conveyor Belting & Hose Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAOADAG, Industrial Belting, Conveying & Power Transmission Textiles (Conveyor/Drive Belts/Hoses Reinforcement), with a secondary code of AFAAAJAJ, Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors). Its NAICS code is 326220 and its SIC code is 3550.