What Amerisan does

Amerisan LLC is a privately held, woman-owned B2B distributor and consultant founded in 2002 that exclusively serves the food processing industry with food safety, sanitation, and operational supplies. The company operates a catalog of approximately 7,908 SKUs organized across eight core categories: 5S shadow boards and signage, janitorial/sanitation supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), food-grade lubricants, color-coded hygiene tools (available in 11 colors for HACCP zoning), metal/X-ray detectable products to prevent foreign-body contamination, plant supplies, and material handling equipment. Amerisan complements its product catalog with proprietary service programs including Stock-X (client-assisted inventory), E-Stock (PPE inventory control), HACCPtrax (real-time tool tracking), and Recircle (PPE recycling), and proprietary product brands such as KnifeBoss cut-resistant gloves, UMBO, and Niflex.

The company's revenue model is predominantly one-time product sales (sanitation consumables, PPE, tools, detectable products) augmented by recurring revenue from inventory management subscriptions and professional services revenue from 5S implementation, HACCP consulting, and plant assessments. Pricing spans transactional e-commerce (case quantities from $2.38 to $368.57) to quote-based enterprise pricing with Net 30 terms, a $200 order minimum, and free ground shipping above $2,000. Distribution relies on a dual channel of an own-storefront e-commerce site and a dedicated field sales force running a consultative sales motion, supported by multi-region warehouses that enable same-day shipping on orders placed by 12 PM.

Amerisan serves enterprise food manufacturers across meat processing, bakery, produce, prepared foods, and airline catering, with named customers including Smithfield Foods, Cargill, Taylor Farms, Conagra, Campbell's, PepsiCo, JBS, Bimbo, Kerry, Goya, and Domino's. The firm is headquartered at 1 Chelsea Parkway, Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, employs 51-100 people, and holds WBENC women-owned certification. In December 2025 it joined the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness alongside Amazon, the Meat Institute, Mérieux NutriSciences, and Yum! Brands.

Name

Amerisan

Legal name

Amerisan LLC

Website

https://amerisan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Amerisan is a woman-owned B2B distributor founded in 2002 that supplies food safety, sanitation, PPE, color-coded tools, and detectable products exclusively to food processing manufacturers, supported by consultative sales, inventory management programs, and proprietary brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Safety Supplies and Sanitation Equipment

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Durable Goods, Nec (5099)

akta.pro primary industry

Cleaning Tools, Mops, Brooms & Brushes Distribution (CRAOAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper, Tissue, Wipers & Dispensers Distribution (CRAOAGAC), Nonfood Grocery & HBC Wholesale (Paper, Cleaning, Personal Care) (AFAIABAL), Supplier Approval & Food Safety Vendor Management Programs (AFALANAE)

Keywords

• Food safety supplies
• Sanitation equipment
• PPE products
• Color-coded tools
• 5S shadow boards

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Sanitation & Cleaning Supplies: Amerisan generates revenue through the sale of an extensive catalog of 7,908+ specialized food safety products including janitorial supplies, sanitation equipment, paper products, hand soaps and sanitizers, chemical products, and odor control solutions. Products are sold directly through their e-commerce platform with pricing based on case quantities and volume.
2. Product Sales - PPE & Safety Equipment: Sale of personal protective equipment including gloves (nitrile, latex, vinyl), hair and beard restraints, clothing and body protection, aprons, respiratory protection, hearing protection, head and face protection, boots and foot protection. Revenue is generated through per-case or per-unit pricing with the company's own branded products (UMBO, Niflex) as well as third-party brands.
3. Product Sales - Color Coded & Detectable Tools: Specialized food industry tools including color-coded brushes, squeegees, handles, buckets, and metal/X-ray detectable products sold primarily to food processing facilities requiring HACCP compliance.
4. Product Sales - 5S Shadow Boards: Custom-designed and manufactured 5S shadow boards sold to food processing facilities for tool organization, visual management, and compliance with food safety auditing standards. Shadow boards improve production efficiencies by 37.7% according to company claims.
5. Consulting & Implementation Services: Consultative services including food safety consultations, 5S implementation guidance, HACCP program support, and plant assessment services. These services support product sales and help identify opportunities for SKU consolidation and cost reduction.
6. Inventory Management Programs (Stock-X, E-Stock): Ongoing inventory management programs that provide recurring revenue through scheduled deliveries and restocking of critical supplies. Stock-X client-assisted inventory program helps facilities avoid stockouts and optimize supply chain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Amerisan sells food safety supplies and equipment to food processing and food service operators in the United States through a B2B e-commerce platform and dedicated account representatives. The product catalog spans personal protective equipment, janitorial/sanitation supplies, color-coded hygiene tools, metal and X-ray detectable products, custom 5S shadow boards, food-grade lubricants, and material handling equipment. Recurring service programs—Stock-X client-assisted inventory, E-Stock PPE management, HACCPtrax tool tracking, and Recircle PPE recycling—are bundled with product sales to drive customer retention.

Product overview

Amerisan is a B2B supplier of food safety solutions and supplies, serving exclusively the food processing industry since 2002. The company offers an extensive catalog of approximately 7,900+ products organized across core categories: 5S Shadow Boards & Signage (custom-designed boards for tool organization and accountability), Janitorial & Sanitation Supplies, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Food Grade Lubricants, Color Coded Tools (11 colors for HACCP compliance), Detectable Products (metal/X-ray detectable to prevent foreign body contamination), Plant Supplies, and Material Handling equipment. The portfolio also includes complementary service programs: Stock-X (client-assisted inventory management), E-Stock (PPE supply control), HACCPtrax (real-time tool tracking), Recircle (PPE recycling), Plant Assessment, and 360° Sanitation Solutions. Quick Ship enables same-day shipping on popular items. The company operates as a woman-owned family business and partners with clients including major food manufacturers like Taylor Farms, Cargill, Conagra, and Smithfield.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 5S Shadow Boards & Signage Custom-designed shadow boards and related visual management signage used to organize tools, parts, and equipment in food processing facilities, supporting 5S methodology implementation and audit-ready accountability.
• Janitorial & Sanitation Supplies Comprehensive range of janitorial and sanitation products including paper products, hand soaps and sanitizers, chemical products, bags and can liners, general cleaning equipment, restroom products, odor control, and floor care products for food processing facilities.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Full PPE line including gloves, hair and beard restraints, clothing and body protection, aprons and rain wear, respiratory protection, hearing protection, head and face protection, boots/foot protection, PPE dispensers, and ergonomics products for food processing workers.
• Food Grade Lubricants NSF-registered food grade lubricants including oils, grease, aerosols, and lubricant equipment for food processing applications.
• Color Coded Tools Top-of-the-line color-coded tools and equipment (brushes, squeegees, handles, dust pans, scrapers, buckets, scoops, water flow equipment, hanging systems, clean-up kits) made for the food industry, food-contact approved and FDA-compliant, available in 11 colors for HACCP programs.
• Detectable Products Metal and X-ray detectable tools, PPE, stationery, bandages, and stainless steel/aluminum products designed to prevent foreign body contamination in food processing.
• Plant Supplies General plant supplies including first aid, break room supplies, absorbents and spill kits, anti-slip and sweeping compounds, shipping and packaging supplies, caution and safety tapes, matting, fan covers, batteries and flashlights, stainless steel sinks, and lubricants and oils.
• Material Handling Material handling equipment including cutlery and instruments, tables and cutting boards, trash and storage cans, recycling receptacles, totes and dollies, ingredient and ice handling equipment, stainless steel buggies and trucks, bulk trucks, pallets and storage systems, and dunnage racks and shelves.
• Stock-X Client-Assisted Inventory Recurring client-assisted inventory program that helps food processing facilities optimize stock levels of safety and sanitation supplies, avoid stockouts, and reduce costs through managed inventory services.
• E-Stock Inventory Management Electronic inventory management program for tracking and managing PPE and sanitation supplies in food processing plants.
• HACCPtrax Real-time tool tracking system for food processing facilities to monitor and manage tools throughout HACCP compliance programs.
• Recircle PPE Recycling Program Sustainability program enabling food processing facilities to recycle previously non-recyclable plastic PPE products, reducing landfill waste.
• Plant Assessment Consultative assessment services to evaluate and improve plant operations and food safety practices.
• 360° Sanitation Solutions Comprehensive hygiene and sanitation services and supplies for food processing facilities.
• KnifeBoss Cut Resistant Gloves Proprietary cut-resistant gloves available in A7 and A9 ratings with extended cuffs, designed for food processing and industrial applications requiring cut protection.
• Quick Ship Program Same-day shipping program on popular products from warehouses across the country for orders placed by 12PM, including frequently ordered items such as nitrile gloves, bouffant caps, paper products, and cleaning supplies.
• San-X Paper Products Premium paper towels and dispensers for sanitation excellence with competitive price per pull under the San-X sub-brand.
• StorScreen Dividers Separation and washdown dividers for food processing facility applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shadow boards improve production efficiencies by 37.7%
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Alliance to Stop Foodborne IllnesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025Amerisan joined the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness as one of five leading organizations alongside Amazon, Meat Institute, Mérieux NutriSciences, and Yum! Brands. The alliance aims to enhance food safety culture by providing tools, resources, and education to industry stakeholders, with a focus on preventing foodborne illnesses. This partnership positions Amerisan as a key contributor to industry-wide food safety initiatives.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Veltek Associates: Veltek Associates supplies cleanroom and food sanitation disinfectants, sterile products, and contamination control solutions. Comparable as a specialist in regulated-environment sanitation for food and life sciences.
• Spartan Chemical: Spartan Chemical manufactures cleaning compounds and sanitation chemicals with strong penetration in food processing. Comparable as a specialty cleaning chemistry supplier serving the same food industry sanitation requirements.
• DayMark Safety Systems: DayMark supplies food safety labels, color-coded systems, and food processing supplies. Directly comparable as a specialty distributor focused on food safety visual management, labeling, and HACCP-supportive products.
• Birko Corporation: Birko provides food safety chemicals, sanitation equipment, and HACCP-supporting solutions to meat, poultry, and food processors. Directly comparable as a specialist supplier of sanitation chemistry and food safety services to the same vertical.
• Carlisle FoodService Products: Carlisle FSP manufactures and distributes food industry supplies including material handling, sanitation tools, and tabletop items. Comparable as a supplier of material handling and food-contact supplies to food processors and food service operators.
• Remco Products (Vikan): Vikan/Remco is the dominant global supplier of color-coded hygiene tools, brushes, and food processing cleaning equipment. Directly comparable as the leading specialist in color-coded HACCP tools, the same core category where Amerisan competes.

Emerging players

• Neogen Corporation: Neogen provides food safety testing, diagnostics, and animal safety products. Comparable as a player in the broader food safety value chain serving meat, produce, and processed food customers with overlapping regulatory expertise.

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Grainger is the largest industrial distributor in North America carrying janitorial, PPE, and safety supplies. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes for the same food processing facility budget on commoditized janitorial and PPE products.
• Ecolab: Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention with a substantial food and beverage sanitation division. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying cleaning chemistry, sanitation programs, and food safety services to large food processors.
• Diversey (Solenis): Diversey provides hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation solutions with deep penetration in food and beverage. Comparable as a broad incumbent competitor in facility sanitation chemicals, equipment, and service programs at food processors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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