EQI

What EQI does

EQI is a global supply chain management services provider for industrial OEMs that source metal castings, forgings, machined parts, and fabrications. Founded in 2004 in Spring Lake, Michigan, the company curates a proprietary global production network spanning the United States, Canada, China, India, and the United Kingdom, managing over 100,000 metric tons of metal components annually (140,000 tons following the 2022 Accucam merger). Its core product portfolio includes iron, steel, and aluminum castings (investment, sand, and die cast processes), precision CNC machined parts, hammer and die forgings, and complex fabrications and assemblies, with a newer Specialty Products division offering heat-resistant alloys, superalloys, specialty stainless, titanium, and refractory metals. EQI's customer base is concentrated among large industrial OEMs across material handling, aerial work platform, construction, agriculture, machine tool, forestry, energy, and thermal processing verticals, with named relationships including Hyster-Yale, Caterpillar, Ford, Owens Corning, Mack, and Whirlpool.

EQI bundles its metal components with eight integrated value-added services: product design and development, risk mitigation, production oversight, global logistics, inventory warehousing, industrial coatings, finish machining, and last-mile fulfillment. The company employs a sales-led, direct-to-OEM go-to-market model with dedicated account managers specialized by industry, supported by boots-on-the-ground quality and production teams embedded at supplier facilities. Pricing is quote-based, negotiated per project under multi-year supply agreements with no public price list or e-commerce channel. The company has invested in AI-powered tariff management and supply chain scenario modeling through partnerships with KPMG and the Altana platform, enabling same-day tariff analysis that previously took weeks.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of line-ready metal components, with secondary professional services revenue from bundled engineering, logistics, warehousing, coatings, and fulfillment. EQI has executed a deliberate roll-up strategy, acquiring Industrial Paint Solutions (UK, 2021), Accucam Machining (Canada/China, 2022), Pro-Tech (2024), and Ferralloy (2025), while building wholly-owned subsidiaries in China (2004), India (2019), and a logistics arm in Kentucky (2020). The company is privately held following a 2012 management buyout from its founder, with professional investment partners holding ownership.

Name

EQI

Legal name

EQI LTD

Website

http://eqiltd.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EQI is a global supply chain management services provider for industrial OEMs, delivering line-ready metal castings, machined parts, forgings, and fabrications bundled with engineering, logistics, coatings, and fulfillment across the US, Canada, China, India, and UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Norton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Metal Component Sales: EQI generates revenue primarily through the sale of line-ready metal components including castings, machined parts, forgings, and fabrications. Products range from small components under 1kg to large components over 10 metric tons. Revenue is derived from long-term supply agreements and per-order fulfillment with OEMs in industrial equipment sectors.
2. Value-Added Services: EQI bundles engineering, logistics, warehousing, industrial coatings, finish machining, and last-mile fulfillment services with metal products. Services include product design and development, risk mitigation, production oversight, global logistics, inventory warehousing, coatings, finish machining, and just-in-time delivery.
3. Specialty Products: Following the acquisition of Ferralloy and Pro-Tech, EQI generates revenue from heat-resistant alloy products including trays, grids, baskets, fixtures, and furnace parts for thermal processing industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EQI is a global supply chain management services provider for industrial OEMs, sourcing and delivering line-ready metal components including castings, machined parts, forgings, and fabrications from a proprietary global production network. The company bundles these products with comprehensive value-added services such as product design, risk mitigation, production oversight, global logistics, warehousing, industrial coatings, and last-mile fulfillment to deliver supply chain certainty to manufacturers in material handling, construction, agriculture, forestry, machine tool, energy, and thermal processing sectors.

Product overview

EQI is a global supply chain partner for OEMs delivering line-ready metal components through a portfolio of core products and value-added services. The core product portfolio includes Castings (Iron, Steel, Aluminum across Investment, Sand, and Die Casting processes), Machined Parts (CNC precision machining with specialized capabilities), Forgings (Hammer, Open Die, Closed Die), Fabrications + Assemblies, and EQI Specialty Products (Heat-Resistant Alloy Products including Trays & Grids, Baskets, Fixtures, Furnace Parts, plus Superalloys, Specialty Stainless, Titanium Alloys, and Refractory Metals). These products are bundled with comprehensive services including Product Design & Development, Risk Mitigation, Production Oversight, Global Logistics, Inventory Warehousing, Industrial Coatings, Finish Machining, and Last Mile Fulfillment. EQI's 360° approach delivers components from concept to completion with supply chain certainty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EQI Specialty Products: A division combining Ferralloy, Inc. and Pro-Tech with EQI's global sourcing capabilities to deliver heat-resistant alloys, forgings, castings, and engineered fabrications for extreme environments.

Products and services

• Castings Iron, steel, and aluminum castings produced through multiple manufacturing processes including Investment Casting, Sand Casting (Vacuum Process, Resin-Bonded, Green Sand, Lost Foam), and Die Casting (High-Pressure, Low-Pressure, Gravity Pour). Products range from less than 1 kg to over 10 metric tons, serving industrial OEM customers.
• Machined Parts Precision-machined components from machined bar stock to complex castings, including CNC machining capabilities such as Vertical Milling, Horizontal Milling, Turning, and Drilling. Specialized capabilities include Splining, Broaching, Honing, EDM, and Grinding for industrial OEM customers.
• Forgings High-strength forgings including Hammer Forgings, Open Die Forgings, and Closed Die Forgings in Alloy Steels and Carbon Steels for applications requiring superior material properties, serving industrial OEM customers.
• Fabrications + Assemblies Complex fabrications of stamped, roll-formed, machined, and cast components including Valve Components, Flow Control Hand Wheels, Pins and Rollers, Sub-Assemblies (With Castings), Welded Assemblies, and Gearbox Assemblies for industrial OEM customers.
• Heat-Resistant Alloy Products Specialty products for thermal processing including Trays & Grids, Baskets, Fixtures, and Furnace Parts built to withstand extreme heat environments. Available in heat- and corrosion-resistant alloy compositions, part of EQI Specialty Products division.
• Superalloys & High-Performance Alloys High-temperature alloys designed for extreme environments, part of EQI Specialty Products division combining Ferralloy and Pro-Tech expertise for industrial customers.
• Specialty Stainless Steels Specialty stainless steel alloys for demanding industrial applications, offered through EQI Specialty Products division.
• Titanium Alloys Titanium alloy products for high-performance applications, available through EQI Specialty Products division.
• Refractory & Reactive Metals Refractory and reactive metal products for extreme environment applications, offered through EQI Specialty Products division.
• Product Design + Development Engineering and design services including Concurrent Engineering, Design for Manufacturability, CAD/3D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, Metallurgical Testing, Fixture and Packaging Design, and CMM Inspection for industrial OEM customers.
• Risk Mitigation Supply chain risk mitigation including boots-on-the-ground oversight at manufacturing sites, multi-country redundant sourcing, duplicate tooling qualification, WIP tracking, and inventory management for industrial OEM customers.
• Production Oversight Production control and logistics oversight including material testing (Spectrometer, Mechanical, Hardness, Charpy Impact, X-ray, MPI, Ultrasonic), dimensional inspection (Profile tracing, CMM, 3D scanning), and quality assurance for industrial OEM customers.
• Global Logistics Global transportation and logistics management including real-time supply chain visibility, competitive freight rates, product consolidation, online tracking, proactive tariff management, and expedite flexibility for industrial OEM customers.
• Inventory Warehousing Strategically located warehouse network providing same-day service, customer-centric facility locations, inventory management, assembly and kitting services, and just-in-time delivery for industrial OEM customers.
• Industrial Coatings World-class coatings including Wet Painting, Powder Coating, Special Color services, Cosmetic Repairs, and Zinc/chrome plating at facilities in the US and UK for industrial OEM customers.
• Finish Machining Precision finish machining services including CNC capabilities (Vertical/Horizontal Milling, Drilling, Turning) and specialized processes such as Splining, Broaching, Honing, EDM, and Grinding for industrial OEM customers.
• Last Mile Fulfillment Streamlined fulfillment solutions including demand monitoring, production oversight, logistics scheduling, localized inventory management, final QC checks, returnable racking, EDI/ASN communication, and sequenced deliveries to manufacturing lines for industrial OEM customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced tariff analysis from weeks to same-day turnaround using AI-powered tools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KPMGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 23 April 2026KPMG and EQI introduced AI-powered systems to help U.S. importers manage sudden tariff shifts. KPMG's solution consolidated customs entries, supplier details, and broker records to surface refund opportunities, while EQI paired supply chain modeling with the Altana platform to simulate sourcing moves and calculate landed costs.
• AltanacoreTechnology or Integration · 23 April 2026EQI paired supply chain modeling with the Altana platform to simulate sourcing moves and calculate landed costs. Altana is an AI supply chain intelligence company providing trade compliance and defense-grade solutions. EQI uses Altana's platform to enable same-day tariff analysis and scenario modeling for customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. NYSE-listed metals service center operator (~$15B+ revenue) sourcing and distributing metal products (including stainless, aluminum, and alloy products) to industrial customers. Comparable to EQI as a multi-metal industrial distributor with global sourcing reach, though vastly larger and more diversified across product mix.
• Ryerson Holding Corporation: NYSE-listed metal processor and distributor serving industrial OEMs across North America with value-added processing and supply chain services. Comparable to EQI's distribution-plus-services model for industrial metal components, though Ryerson focuses more on flat-rolled and bar products than castings/forgings.
• Kloeckner Metals Corporation: Subsidiary of Klöckner & Co (Frankfurt-listed), one of the largest independent steel and metals distributors in the US and Europe. Directly comparable to EQI as an industrial metal product distributor serving OEMs with a combination of metal products and value-added services.
• Castle Metals (part of Mitsubishi Corporation): Mitsubishi-owned global metals distribution and processing company serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Comparable to EQI's global sourcing footprint and industrial OEM focus; significantly larger and backed by a major trading house, providing a scaled platform benchmark.
• Marmon/Keystone (Berkshire Hathaway): Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary operating one of the largest specialty metals distribution networks in North America, serving industrial OEMs with pipe, tube, bar, and value-added services. Comparable to EQI's distribution and supply chain services model; the Berkshire backing makes it a capital-rich incumbent peer.

Direct peers

• O'Neal Steel: US-based metal service center company distributing carbon, alloy, stainless, and aluminum products with extensive processing capabilities to industrial OEMs. Closely comparable to EQI in serving industrial OEM customers with metal products and value-added services; both are private/mid-market distributors with regional processing footprints.
• TW Metals: Specialty metals distributor focused on tubular, bar, and plate products serving aerospace, nuclear, and industrial OEMs. Comparable to EQI in the niche industrial metals distribution and supply chain services space, with similar mid-market positioning and direct OEM relationships.
• EMJ Metals (Earle M. Jorgensen): Specialty metals distributor offering bar, tube, plate, and sheet products with value-added processing to aerospace, defense, and industrial OEMs. Comparable to EQI's industrial OEM focus and metals distribution model; both compete for the same mid-market industrial customer wallet.
• A.M. Castle & Co. Specialty metals distributor and supply chain services provider serving industrial OEMs with bar, plate, and engineered products. Comparable to EQI's distribution-plus-services model and OEM customer base, particularly in aerospace, defense, and industrial machinery.
• Anchor Danly (Park Ohio): Industrial components manufacturer and supply chain services provider specializing in forgings, castings, and machined parts for heavy industrial OEMs. Closely comparable to EQI's casting and forging product mix and direct OEM supply chain focus; similar mid-market scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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