Aramsco

What Aramsco does

Aramsco, Inc. is a specialty industrial distributor founded in 1966 and headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, operating more than 70 branch locations across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico alongside two dedicated distribution centers (Plant City, FL and Logan Township, NJ). The company distributes more than 40,000 SKUs of equipment, chemicals, consumables, parts, and safety products to specialty contractor segments including restoration and remediation, concrete surface preparation, stone fabrication, janitorial and sanitation, traffic safety, environmental abatement, and professional cleaning. Its catalog spans seven core categories — chemicals, equipment and instruments, facility maintenance, parts, plastics and adhesives, safety/PPE, and tools and supplies — augmented by partner brands such as Dri-Eaz, Honeywell Safety, Prochem, ChemSafe, and Fiberlock Technologies, and proprietary sub-brands including Hydro-Force/Viper.

The business operates a multi-channel distribution and service platform combining an e-commerce storefront, inside phone sales, 70+ physical branch locations, 24/7 emergency response for disaster recovery, and dedicated event trailers for hurricane and flood response. Beyond product sales, Aramsco captures incremental revenue through equipment rentals, equipment repair services, IICRC-accredited training and education programs, and equipment financing via the Aztec Financial partnership. Its go-to-market targets small and mid-sized specialty contractors rather than named enterprise customers, with quote-based pricing, published price-matching policy, volume discounts for bulk orders, and targeted financing terms. Marketing channels include the e-commerce site, the Pro's Corner content blog, the annual NeXus Trade Show, social media, email, and disaster-support outreach.

The company has executed a sustained roll-up strategy under private equity sponsorship from Summit Partners (initial investment April 2005), completing more than 20 acquisitions since 2013 across adjacent verticals and geographies. Recent transactions include Safety Express (Canada, 2015), Safety Zone (Puerto Rico, 2021), Polished Concrete Solutions (Maine, 2021), Retailers Supply (Indiana, 2022), and National Traffic Signs (Florida, 2023). Aramsco is privately held, does not publicly disclose revenue, and reports an employee count of 251-500.

Name

Aramsco

Legal name

Aramsco, Inc.

Website

https://aramsco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Aramsco is a North American specialty industrial distributor supplying 40,000+ equipment, chemical, and consumable SKUs across 70+ branches and two distribution centers to restoration, concrete surface preparation, janitorial, traffic safety, stone fabrication, and abatement contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety and Restoration Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Subcontractor & SLA Management (BPABAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage) (TLAIACAE), Trailer Refrigeration Unit (Reefer) Installation, Service & Repair (TLAKACAE)

Keywords

• Industrial safety supplies
• Restoration equipment
• Specialty janitorial supplies
• Surface preparation tools
• PPE distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Paulsboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices37 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of equipment, chemicals, consumables, safety equipment, and supplies to specialty contractors. Products include cleaning equipment, restoration supplies, PPE, facility maintenance items, and specialty tools. Over 40,000 products available.
2. Equipment Rentals: Rental of restoration and cleaning equipment including dehumidifiers, air movers, truckmounts, and specialty tools. 24/7 rental availability for disaster response situations.
3. Equipment Repair Services: Service and repair of cleaning and restoration equipment, including all makes and models. Parts and labor for equipment maintenance.
4. Education and Training: IICRC-accredited training courses for water damage restoration, mold remediation, carpet cleaning, fire damage restoration, and OSHA safety. Both in-person and virtual options available.
5. Equipment Financing: Financing solutions through Aztec Financial for equipment purchases, with fast approval and flexible terms for restoration businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aramsco is a specialty industrial distributor selling over 40,000 equipment, chemical, consumable, and safety products to environmental safety, restoration, surface preparation, stone fabrication, janitorial, and traffic safety contractors across North America. The company complements product sales with equipment rentals, equipment repair, IICRC-accredited training, equipment financing through Aztec Financial, and 24/7 disaster support services delivered through 70+ branches and an e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Aramsco is a specialized industrial distributor serving specialty contractors and service professionals across North America. The company operates a multi-category e-commerce platform offering over 40,000 products organized into seven main categories: Chemicals (adhesive removers, cleaning agents, disinfectants, coatings), Equipment & Instruments (cleaning machines, drying equipment, vacuums, testing meters), Facility Maintenance (janitorial supplies, paper products, soaps), Parts (equipment components, filters, pumps), Plastics & Adhesives (disposable bags, poly sheeting, tapes), Safety & PPE (respiratory protection, fall protection, protective clothing), and Tools & Supplies (hand tools, diamond tools, sprayers). The product portfolio includes both proprietary sub-brands like Hydro-Force/Viper and partner brands including Dri-Eaz, Honeywell, Prochem, ChemSafe, and Fiberlock Technologies. Beyond product distribution, Aramsco offers integrated services including IICRC-certified training and education programs, equipment rental and repair services, equipment financing through Aztec Financial, and specialized disaster support with 24/7 emergency response capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safety Express: Canada's leader in serving restoration, remediation, concrete surface preparation, stone fabrication, janitorial and sanitation, abatement and cleaning contractors.

Products and services

• Chemicals Professional-grade chemicals including adhesive removers, coatings, sealers, cleaning products, disinfectants, degreasers, odor control solutions, solvents, and concrete repair products for restoration, surface preparation, and cleaning contractors.
• Equipment & Instruments Professional cleaning and restoration equipment including truckmounts, portable extractors, pressure washers, rotary machines, drying equipment (dehumidifiers, air movers), vacuums, water extraction systems, grinders, polishers, and testing instruments for specialty contractors.
• Facility Maintenance Janitorial and facility supplies including food service products, paper dispensers, restroom care, soaps, cleaning tools, receptacles, can liners, matting, grounds maintenance, roofing repair materials, and office supplies.
• Parts Replacement parts and components including belts, electrical parts, filters (air, fuel, oil), fittings, valves, pumps, hoses, tubing, lubricants, vacuum motors, blower parts, and accessories for cleaning and restoration equipment.
• Plastics & Adhesives Disposable plastic products and adhesive materials including disposable bags, glove bags, poly sheeting, duct tape, masking tape, double-sided tape, and adhesive products for restoration and construction applications.
• Safety & PPE Personal protective equipment and safety supplies including respirators, eye/face/head protection, fall protection, confined space equipment, hearing protection, protective clothing, coveralls, gloves, footwear, first aid supplies, spill control products, and traffic/work zone safety equipment.
• Tools & Supplies Hand tools, power tools, cleaning supplies, diamond tools, CNC tools, containment products, hoses, ladders, material handling equipment, sprayers, foggers, surface protection, stone fabrication supplies, and installation tools for contractors.
• Aramsco Education (IICRC Training) Professional certification and training programs for restoration and cleaning technicians, including IICRC-accredited courses in water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, odor control, mold remediation, carpet cleaning, and upholstery cleaning.
• Equipment Rental Services 24/7 rental program for restoration and cleaning equipment including dehumidifiers, air movers, truckmounts, and specialty tools, available for disaster response situations.
• Equipment Repair Services Service and repair of cleaning and restoration equipment, including all makes and models, with parts and labor for equipment maintenance.
• Aztec Financial Equipment Financing Equipment financing and leasing services for restoration and cleaning professionals through partnership with Aztec Financial, with fast credit decisions and flexible payment terms.
• Disaster Support Services Emergency restoration support including 24/7 equipment availability, event trailers for rapid deployment, financing options, and specialized products for hurricane, flood, and disaster recovery operations.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Safety ExpresscoreOthersSafety Express is part of the Aramsco family of companies and serves as Canada's leader in serving restoration, remediation, concrete surface preparation, stone fabrication, janitorial and sanitation, abatement and cleaning contractors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jon-Don: Jon-Don is a direct competitor — a national specialty distributor of restoration, cleaning, and janitorial supplies to contractors, with overlapping customer segments (water/fire damage restoration, carpet cleaning, concrete polishing) and a comparable product-plus-service model including rentals and training.
• Imperial Dade: Imperial Dade is one of the largest independent distributors of foodservice packaging, janitorial supplies, and cleaning chemicals in North America. It is a direct peer in janitorial and sanitation distribution with a similar multi-category, branch-based model.

Emerging players

• Legend Brands (Dri-Eaz parent): Legend Brands owns Dri-Eaz and other restoration equipment brands sold through Aramsco. While primarily a manufacturer, it operates in the same restoration category with overlapping distribution and direct relationships with the same contractor base.

Broad incumbents

• W.W. Grainger: Grainger is a broad-line industrial MRO distributor with deep overlap on PPE, safety equipment, cleaning supplies, and facility maintenance categories. Although it is a much larger generalist, it competes for the same contractor and facility-maintenance purchasing dollars.
• HD Supply (Home Depot Pro): HD Supply (now Home Depot Pro) is a broad construction, maintenance, and restoration supply distributor with comparable categories — janitorial, cleaning, safety — sold to similar institutional and contractor buyers at national scale.
• SRS Distribution: SRS Distribution is a specialty building products distributor with a similar branch-network growth strategy and add-on acquisition playbook. It overlaps with Aramsco in surface preparation, tools, and contractor supply categories.
• White Cap Supply Holdings: White Cap is one of the largest US distributors of specialty construction supplies including concrete, surface preparation, and contractor tools. It directly overlaps with Aramsco's concrete polishing and surface prep categories and pursues a similar branch-based strategy.
• Bunzl: Bunzl is a global specialist distribution group focused on safety, cleaning/hygiene, and foodservice categories. It operates a multi-category distribution model similar to Aramsco's across many of the same customer verticals (janitorial, PPE, foodservice supplies).
• MSC Industrial: MSC Industrial is a broad industrial MRO distributor serving maintenance, repair, and operations buyers, with significant overlap on tools, safety, and cleaning consumables sold to contractor and facility customers.
• Brady Corporation: Brady manufactures and distributes safety identification, signage, and work zone safety products. Its traffic safety and facility safety categories overlap meaningfully with Aramsco's Safety & PPE assortment, particularly after the NTS acquisition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Aramsco
• Facebookfacebook.com/557333334325839
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aramsco
• Instagraminstagram.com/aramscocorporate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A20 records

Investments

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

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