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SunSource
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SunSource Borrower LLC
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sun-source.com
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Private
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2001
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SunSource is a private, value-added industrial distributor founded in 2001 and headquartered in Addison, Texas. The company distributes and services industrial and mobile fluid power, pneumatics, and motion control components, serving end markets including chemical, downstream energy, marine, and general industrial. SunSource operates across the U.S. and Canada, with a horizontal segmentation approach spanning fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, and industrial automation categories.

The company pursues a roll-up distribution model, combining organic capabilities with targeted acquisitions. In January 2026, SunSource acquired Vytl Controls Group (formerly PVI Holdings) from private equity firm MiddleGround Capital, adding three business units — Setpoint Integrated Solutions, W&O Supply, and AT Controls — that specialize in flow control distribution, service, repair, and manufacturing. An earlier acquisition of Ryan Herco Flow Solutions in April 2018 extended the fluid handling footprint. The legal entity "SunSource Borrower LLC" suggests a structured financing posture, consistent with acquisition-driven debt usage.

SunSource's go-to-market is direct distribution to enterprise industrial customers, with go-to-market differentiated by combining multiple fluid-related capabilities under one platform rather than competing on any single SKU. The company employs 501-1,000 people. No specific product modules, pricing model, or technology platform details are publicly disclosed in the available data. A data breach affecting SunSource Borrower LLC was investigated in spring 2026, exposing personal and financial data and triggering a class action inquiry.

Short descriptiontext

SunSource is a private U.S. value-added industrial distributor of fluid power, pneumatics, motion control, and flow control components, serving chemical, downstream energy, marine, and general industrial end markets across the U.S. and Canada.

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Operating
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501–1,000
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HeadquartersAddison, United States
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Addison
HQ countrystring
United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
industrial fluid power, fluid process distribution, motion control components, industrial automation solutions, flow control distribution
SIC code2 codes
  • Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip3564
  • Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment3533
Product category
Industrial Distribution (Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, and Industrial Automation)
Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

SunSource is a value-added industrial distributor and service provider specializing in fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, and industrial automation components. The company also provides service, repair, and light manufacturing of flow control solutions through its subsidiaries, serving chemical, downstream energy, marine, and general industrial customers across the United States and Canada.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

SunSource is a value-added industrial distributor operating across the U.S. and Canada, with positions in fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, and industrial automation. The company's portfolio primarily consists of acquired entities: the recent acquisition of Vytl Controls Group (completed January 30, 2026) brings three business units—Setpoint Integrated Solutions, W&O Supply, and AT Controls—specializing in flow control solutions for chemical, downstream energy, marine, and industrial end markets. However, no specific product details, named product modules, or service descriptions were available in the provided source material.

Product and service5 records
1Fluid Power Distribution
CategoryIndustrial Distribution
Description

Distribution of fluid power components and related products for industrial customers across the U.S. and Canada.

2Fluid Process Distribution
CategoryIndustrial Distribution
Description

Distribution of fluid process components and related products for industrial customers across the U.S. and Canada.

3Fluid Conveyance Distribution
CategoryIndustrial Distribution
Description

Distribution of fluid conveyance components and related products for industrial customers across the U.S. and Canada.

4Industrial Automation Solutions
CategoryIndustrial Automation
Description

Distribution and integration of industrial automation products and solutions supporting customers' fluid-related and process control operations.

5Flow Control Distribution, Service, Repair, and Manufacturing
CategoryFlow Control Services
Description

Flow control distribution, service, repair, and light manufacturing for chemical, downstream energy, marine, and general industrial end markets, delivered through the Setpoint Integrated Solutions, W&O Supply, and AT Controls business units.

Recent move3 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1DXP Enterprises
TypeDirect peer
Description

Value-added industrial distributor focused on fluid power, bearings, and flow control across process and rotating equipment markets in North America. Directly comparable business model and end-market exposure to SunSource's fluid power and flow control segments.

2Dematic
TypeOthers
Description

Supply chain solutions and automation technology provider for warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing. Indirectly comparable as a customer-adjacent automation provider whose end markets overlap with SunSource's industrial customer base.

3WESCO International
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large-scale distributor of electrical, communications, and utility products with growing industrial automation portfolio. Comparable B2B distribution model with broader product breadth and significant scale advantage.

4Rexel
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global electrical and industrial distributor with strong automation and fluid handling product offerings across North America and Europe. Overlaps with SunSource in industrial automation and flow control distribution.

5Motion Industries
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company distributing industrial replacement parts, fluid power, and automation products across North America. Similar horizontal industrial distribution strategy with comparable end markets.

6Festo
TypeEmerging player
Description

Pneumatic and electric drive technology manufacturer with strong automation focus. While a manufacturer, Festo's product portfolio directly competes in the fluid power/automation categories SunSource distributes.

7Kaman Distribution Group
TypeDirect peer
Description

Value-added distributor of fluid power, automation, and engineered products serving industrial customers across the U.S. Closely aligned business model and product mix with SunSource's fluid power and automation platform.

8Parker Hannifin
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global manufacturer of motion and control technologies including fluid power, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems. While a manufacturer rather than distributor, Parker is a key supplier and category-defining peer for any fluid power distribution business like SunSource.

9Applied Industrial Technologies
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large publicly traded industrial distributor with fluid power, bearings, and motion control product lines serving diversified industrial end markets. Comparable distribution model and customer base, though broader scale and broader product portfolio than SunSource.

10ERIKS North America
TypeDirect peer
Description

Industrial service provider and distributor specializing in fluid handling, sealing, and flow control for chemical, food & beverage, and general industrial markets. Closely comparable product mix and end-market exposure.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles2 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries1 record

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

SunSource

Industrial Distribution (Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, and Industrial Automation)sun-source.com

SunSource is a private U.S. value-added industrial distributor of fluid power, pneumatics, motion control, and flow control components, serving chemical, downstream energy, marine, and general industrial end markets across the U.S. and Canada.

What SunSource does

SunSource is a private, value-added industrial distributor founded in 2001 and headquartered in Addison, Texas. The company distributes and services industrial and mobile fluid power, pneumatics, and motion control components, serving end markets including chemical, downstream energy, marine, and general industrial. SunSource operates across the U.S. and Canada, with a horizontal segmentation approach spanning fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, and industrial automation categories.

The company pursues a roll-up distribution model, combining organic capabilities with targeted acquisitions. In January 2026, SunSource acquired Vytl Controls Group (formerly PVI Holdings) from private equity firm MiddleGround Capital, adding three business units — Setpoint Integrated Solutions, W&O Supply, and AT Controls — that specialize in flow control distribution, service, repair, and manufacturing. An earlier acquisition of Ryan Herco Flow Solutions in April 2018 extended the fluid handling footprint. The legal entity "SunSource Borrower LLC" suggests a structured financing posture, consistent with acquisition-driven debt usage.

SunSource's go-to-market is direct distribution to enterprise industrial customers, with go-to-market differentiated by combining multiple fluid-related capabilities under one platform rather than competing on any single SKU. The company employs 501-1,000 people. No specific product modules, pricing model, or technology platform details are publicly disclosed in the available data. A data breach affecting SunSource Borrower LLC was investigated in spring 2026, exposing personal and financial data and triggering a class action inquiry.

SunSource firmographics

Firmographics
Name
SunSource
Legal name
SunSource Borrower LLC
Website
https://sun-source.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2001
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Short description
SunSource is a private U.S. value-added industrial distributor of fluid power, pneumatics, motion control, and flow control components, serving chemical, downstream energy, marine, and general industrial end markets across the U.S. and Canada.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where SunSource is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Addison
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

SunSource business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels1 record

SunSource product offering

Product offering

Core offering

SunSource is a value-added industrial distributor and service provider specializing in fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, and industrial automation components. The company also provides service, repair, and light manufacturing of flow control solutions through its subsidiaries, serving chemical, downstream energy, marine, and general industrial customers across the United States and Canada.

Product overview

SunSource is a value-added industrial distributor operating across the U.S. and Canada, with positions in fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, and industrial automation. The company's portfolio primarily consists of acquired entities: the recent acquisition of Vytl Controls Group (completed January 30, 2026) brings three business units—Setpoint Integrated Solutions, W&O Supply, and AT Controls—specializing in flow control solutions for chemical, downstream energy, marine, and industrial end markets. However, no specific product details, named product modules, or service descriptions were available in the provided source material.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Fluid Power Distribution Distribution of fluid power components and related products for industrial customers across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Fluid Process Distribution Distribution of fluid process components and related products for industrial customers across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Fluid Conveyance Distribution Distribution of fluid conveyance components and related products for industrial customers across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Industrial Automation Solutions Distribution and integration of industrial automation products and solutions supporting customers' fluid-related and process control operations.
  • Flow Control Distribution, Service, Repair, and Manufacturing Flow control distribution, service, repair, and light manufacturing for chemical, downstream energy, marine, and general industrial end markets, delivered through the Setpoint Integrated Solutions, W&O Supply, and AT Controls business units.

Companies that use SunSource

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

SunSource technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

SunSource partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

SunSource competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • DXP Enterprises: Value-added industrial distributor focused on fluid power, bearings, and flow control across process and rotating equipment markets in North America. Directly comparable business model and end-market exposure to SunSource's fluid power and flow control segments.
  • Kaman Distribution Group: Value-added distributor of fluid power, automation, and engineered products serving industrial customers across the U.S. Closely aligned business model and product mix with SunSource's fluid power and automation platform.
  • ERIKS North America: Industrial service provider and distributor specializing in fluid handling, sealing, and flow control for chemical, food & beverage, and general industrial markets. Closely comparable product mix and end-market exposure.

Others

  • Dematic: Supply chain solutions and automation technology provider for warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing. Indirectly comparable as a customer-adjacent automation provider whose end markets overlap with SunSource's industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

  • WESCO International: Large-scale distributor of electrical, communications, and utility products with growing industrial automation portfolio. Comparable B2B distribution model with broader product breadth and significant scale advantage.
  • Rexel: Global electrical and industrial distributor with strong automation and fluid handling product offerings across North America and Europe. Overlaps with SunSource in industrial automation and flow control distribution.
  • Motion Industries: Subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company distributing industrial replacement parts, fluid power, and automation products across North America. Similar horizontal industrial distribution strategy with comparable end markets.
  • Parker Hannifin: Global manufacturer of motion and control technologies including fluid power, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems. While a manufacturer rather than distributor, Parker is a key supplier and category-defining peer for any fluid power distribution business like SunSource.
  • Applied Industrial Technologies: Large publicly traded industrial distributor with fluid power, bearings, and motion control product lines serving diversified industrial end markets. Comparable distribution model and customer base, though broader scale and broader product portfolio than SunSource.

Emerging players

  • Festo: Pneumatic and electric drive technology manufacturer with strong automation focus. While a manufacturer, Festo's product portfolio directly competes in the fluid power/automation categories SunSource distributes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

SunSource social profiles

Digital presence

SunSource financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

SunSource leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

SunSource subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

SunSource funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

SunSource M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about SunSource

What does SunSource do?

SunSource is a value-added industrial distributor and service provider specializing in fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, and industrial automation components. The company also provides service, repair, and light manufacturing of flow control solutions through its subsidiaries, serving chemical, downstream energy, marine, and general industrial customers across the United States and Canada.

Is SunSource a public or private company?

SunSource is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was SunSource founded?

SunSource was founded in 2001. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is SunSource based?

SunSource is headquartered in Addison, United States, in the North America region.

Who are SunSource's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are DXP Enterprises, Kaman Distribution Group and ERIKS North America. Dematic is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are WESCO International, Rexel, Motion Industries, Parker Hannifin and Applied Industrial Technologies. Festo is listed as an emerging player.

Does SunSource have an API?

No public API is recorded for SunSource.

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GlobeNewswireSunSource Borrower LLC Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation Into Exposure of Personal InformationSunSource Borrower LLC discovered a data breach between March 31 and April 5, 2026, during which an unauthorized third party accessed its network and obtained files containing personal information including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial account data. A ransomware group subsequently claimed responsibility for the attack on or around April 30, 2026. Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, has announced it is investigating potential class action claims on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the breach.Pulse 2.0SunSource Buys Vytl Controls To Expand Flow Control Solutions And DistributionSunSource Holdings completed its acquisition of Vytl Controls Group, a distributor of flow control products and maintenance services. The deal expands SunSource's flow control solutions and distribution footprint, with Vytl operating 32 branches across 11 states. Financial terms were not disclosed.PeprofessionalMiddleGround Sells Industrial Valve Platform to CD&R’s SunSourceMiddleGround Capital has completed the sale of its portfolio company Vytl Controls Group to SunSource, a portfolio company of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. Vytl designs, manufactures, distributes, and repairs valves, actuators, and instrumentation for industrial systems, operating 32 branches across 11 US states through brands including Setpoint Integrated Solutions, W&O Supply, AT Controls, and Valsource. The sale represents MiddleGround's fifth exit since its founding in 2018 and the second exit from its $800 million MiddleGround Partners II LP fund.PR NewswireSUNSOURCE ACQUIRES VYTL CONTROLS GROUP TO EXPAND ITS FLOW CONTROL SOLUTIONS CAPABILITIES AND DISTRIBUTION NETWORKSunSource Holdings, Inc. completed its acquisition of Vytl Controls Group on January 30, 2026, expanding its technical solution-based industrial distribution capabilities in flow control products and MRO services. The Woodland, Texas-based Vytl Controls Group operates 32 branches across 11 states through four divisions—Setpoint Integrated Solutions, Valsource, W&O, and A-T Controls—serving Marine, Chemical, Downstream Energy, and other industrial sectors. SunSource CEO David Sacher stated the acquisition is consistent with the company's strategy to build deep technical expertise and value-added capabilities for industrial operators, with both companies highlighting strong alignment in corporate values and business philosophy.Industrial DistributionSunSource Acquires Vytl Controls from MiddleGroundFluid power and automation distributor SunSource has acquired Vytl Controls Group from private equity firm MiddleGround Capital, with terms of the deal undisclosed. Vytl, formerly known as PVI Holdings, was originally acquired by MiddleGround in 2022 and operates three business units: Setpoint Integrated Solutions, W&O Supply, and AT Controls. The acquisition enables SunSource to expand its unified go-to-market strategy, broaden product offerings, and explore opportunities in additional end markets and geographies across the U.S. and Canada.AngleadvisorsSALE OF K+S SERVICESSunSource, a portfolio company of Clayton Dubilier & Rice, has acquired K+S Services, Inc., with Angle Advisors acting as the exclusive investment banking advisor. K+S Services provides industrial repair services across 14 facilities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, while SunSource operates as a distributor of fluid power and motion control technologies.PR NewswireSunSource Announces Retirement of United Distribution Group President & CEO Darrell H. ColeSunSource announced the retirement of United Distribution Group President & CEO Darrell H. Cole, effective February 15, 2019, concluding a 43-year career with the company that began in 1976. Under Cole's leadership, United Distribution Group expanded from a single rural Virginia location to a nationwide operation with over 60 locations and more than 700 employees, consistently ranking among the top 25 industrial distributors in the United States. SunSource CEO David Sacher acknowledged Cole's contributions during the transition period following United's affiliation with the SunSource group of companies.PR NewswireSunSource Announces New Leadership Structure to Drive Future GrowthSunSource announced a leadership transition where CEO Justin Jacobi will become Executive Chairman, while President and COO David Sacher is promoted to Chief Executive Officer. This change positions Sacher to lead the company's strategic growth initiatives, including acquisitions and technology development, following Jacobi's 16-year tenure. The board expressed confidence in the seamless transition given the close working relationship between the two executives.