What DGI Supply does

DGI Supply is a privately held, broad-line industrial distributor founded in 1927 and headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois. The company operates a B2B e-commerce platform (dgisupply.com) selling maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies, cutting tools, abrasives, fasteners, hand and power tools, safety equipment, welding supplies, machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, and facility maintenance products organized across 60+ categories. Its catalog spans product prices from approximately $1 for consumables to $4,000+ for capital equipment, with quote-based pricing available through a "Source It" custom sourcing service for hard-to-find or specialty items.

The business serves customers across multiple industrial verticals including manufacturing, machine shops, aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, plant maintenance, and metal fabrication, primarily within the United States. DGI Supply is an authorized distributor for Tier-1 industrial brands including 3M, Sandvik Coromant, Seco Tools, OSG, SGS, DoALL Cutting Tools, and Master Fluid Solutions, and operates proprietary private-label sub-brands (DGI Approved, DGI-USA, DGI-Covid 19). Value-added services include Band Saw Services, Supply Chain Solutions, and Automated Procurement Solutions delivered through a partnership with AutoCrib.

Revenue is generated through transactional e-commerce sales, quote-based procurement contracts, and vendor-managed inventory arrangements. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-customer B2B e-commerce with self-service account registration segmented by industry. Leadership is led by Jim Hobbs as President & CEO. The company employs 501-1,000 people and operates without disclosed institutional investment, M&A activity, or external funding rounds.

Name

DGI Supply

Legal name

DGI Supply

Website

https://dgisupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

DGI Supply is a private, broad-line industrial distributor (founded 1927, Wheeling, IL) operating a B2B e-commerce platform with 60+ product categories of MRO supplies, cutting tools, and safety equipment, serving US manufacturing, machining, oil & gas, and aerospace customers via authorized distribution of Tier-1 brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheeling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Supplies Sales: Revenue generated from sale of industrial supplies, cutting tools, abrasives, fasteners, hand tools, power tools, safety equipment, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) products. Transaction-based sales through e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DGI Supply is a wholesale industrial distributor providing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies, cutting tools, abrasives, fasteners, hand tools, power tools, safety equipment, metalworking machinery, and fluid power components through an e-commerce platform at dgisupply.com. The company operates as a broad-line distributor carrying 60+ product categories of national brand names (3M, DoALL, Sandvik Coromant, Seco Tools, OSG, SGS, Master Fluid Solutions) alongside private-label DGI Approved lines. It supplements catalog sales with value-added services including band saw blade sharpening and repair, vendor-managed supply chain solutions, automated procurement/vending systems, and a "Source It" custom sourcing service.

Product overview

DGI Supply is a broad-line industrial distributor operating a multi-category e-commerce platform for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into 60+ product categories spanning cutting tools, abrasives, fasteners, hand tools, power tools, safety equipment, welding supplies, machinery, fluid power components, and facility maintenance products. The product range includes both national brand names (3M, DoALL, Sandvik, Mitutoyo) and private-label DGI-approved products. The company supplements its catalog sales with value-added services including Band Saw Services, Automated Procurement Solutions (vending), Supply Chain Solutions, and custom sourcing capabilities. The business operates primarily as an e-commerce catalog distributor serving industrial manufacturing, machine shops, and commercial maintenance operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DGI Approved: Private label brand for DGI-supplied products
• DGI-Covid 19
• DGI-USA

Products and services

• Band Saw Services Specialized service offering for band saw blade maintenance, sharpening, and repair designed to extend tool life and optimize cutting performance for manufacturing and machining operations.
• Supply Chain Solutions Comprehensive supply chain management services including vendor-managed inventory, automated replenishment, and procurement optimization for industrial operations.
• Automated Procurement Solutions Vending and automated procurement solutions enabling 24/7 access to critical supplies through smart vending machines and connected inventory systems.
• Source It Custom sourcing service that locates hard-to-find or specialty industrial products through extensive supplier networks on behalf of industrial buyers.
• Cutting Tools & Metalworking Extensive metalworking supplies including drill bits, end mills, indexable cutting tools, saw blades, threading tools, tool holders, and turning/boring equipment from brands such as Sandvik Coromant, Seco Tools, OSG, SGS, and DoALL.
• Abrasives Comprehensive range of abrasive products including brushes, burrs, coated abrasives, cut-off & grinding wheels, diamond abrasives, files, non-woven abrasives, and finishing/sharpening supplies.
• Fasteners Industrial fasteners including bolts, nuts, pins, screws, washers, retaining rings, powder-actuated fasteners, and fastener assortment kits.
• Hand Tools Professional hand tools including crimpers, electrical tools, hammers, pliers, punches, sockets, wrenches, and tool storage solutions.
• Power Tools Electric and pneumatic power tools including drills, grinders, saws, sanders, nibblers, and accessories for industrial applications.
• Safety & Security Personal protective equipment, facility safety supplies, lockout/tagout equipment, fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, and first aid supplies.
• Welding & Soldering Welding equipment, supplies, and accessories including MIG/TIG welders, plasma cutters, welding rods, wire, gases, and safety equipment.
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics Fluid power components including hydraulic cylinders, valves, pumps, filters, fittings, pneumatic actuators, motors, regulators, and air preparation equipment.
• Machinery Metalworking and woodworking machinery including grinders, sanders, CNC machines, drill presses, lathes, band saws, and machine accessories.
• Material Handling, Storage & Rigging Lifting and material handling equipment including hoists, slings, shackles, jacks, dollies, shelving, storage racks, and workbenches.
• Bearings Ball bearings, bearing components, shaft collars, and accessories for mechanical power transmission applications.
• Lubricants & Coolants Industrial lubricants, cutting fluids, coolants, greases, and lubrication equipment for machining and maintenance applications.
• Testing & Measuring Precision measurement instruments including micrometers, calipers, gages, electronic measuring tools, optical comparators, hardness testers, and marking tools.
• Adhesives & Sealants Industrial-grade adhesives, sealants, caulks, epoxy adhesives, hot melt adhesives, instant adhesives, thread sealants, and dispensing equipment.
• Clamping, Workholding & Positioning Workholding solutions including clamps, vises, positioning components, jig and fixture elements, and tooling components.
• Paints, Equipment & Supplies Industrial paints, coatings, spray equipment, brushes, rollers, and surface preparation materials for finishing applications.
• Janitorial & Facility Maintenance Cleaning supplies, paper products, floor care equipment, trash receptacles, and facility maintenance materials.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DoALL Cutting ToolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoALL Cutting Tools is a key brand partner for band saw blades and cutting tools. DGI Supply serves as an authorized distributor for DoALL products including band saw blades, vertical band saws, and sawing products.
• Master Fluid SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDGI Supply distributes Master Fluid Solutions metalworking fluids and coolants, offering coolant audits and technical support as part of the partnership.
• Sandvik CoromantcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Sandvik Coromant cutting tools and metalworking solutions, providing indexable inserts, milling cutters, and precision tooling.
• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDGI Supply distributes extensive 3M product lines including abrasives, adhesives, safety equipment, and industrial chemicals.
• Seco ToolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Seco Tools distributor providing indexable cutting tools, milling inserts, and metalworking solutions.
• OSGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDGI Supply is an authorized OSG distributor for taps, end mills, and rotary cutting tools.
• SGScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for SGS drill bits and cutting tools, including the SGS Drills product line featured in promotions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• McMaster-Carr: Privately held broad-line industrial MRO distributor with a famously comprehensive catalog spanning cutting tools, fasteners, raw materials, fluid power, and facility maintenance. Closely comparable to DGI Supply on breadth of categories and customer type (machine shops, manufacturing, plant maintenance).
• Zoro: E-commerce-first industrial and MRO supplies retailer owned by Grainger, competing directly with DGI Supply's online catalog across cutting tools, hand tools, safety, and shop supplies with similar business-account model.
• KBC Tools: Industrial cutting tools and metalworking distributor serving machine shops and manufacturers, similar to DGI Supply's Cutting Tools & Metalworking core category with comparable authorized-brand relationships.
• Travers Tool: Industrial cutting tools and metalworking distributor with both online catalog and branch presence, serving machine shops and manufacturing — closely comparable to DGI Supply's metalworking customer base and supplier relationships.

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: Large public industrial distributor serving metalworking, MRO, and manufacturing customers with a broad catalog of cutting tools, fasteners, and shop supplies. Comparable to DGI Supply in customer base and product mix, but substantially larger and branch-heavy.
• W.W. Grainger: Largest US industrial distribution incumbent, offering broad MRO and industrial supply assortment to manufacturing, commercial, and government customers. Overlaps with DGI Supply across nearly every category, but operates at national scale with extensive branch network.
• Fastenal: Major industrial distributor and supply-chain solutions provider with deep presence in fasteners, cutting tools, and vending/inventory management. Direct competitor in vending solutions (DGI partners with AutoCrib) and overall MRO categories.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Large industrial distributor focused on bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and MRO supplies. Comparable to DGI Supply's Bearings, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics categories and manufacturing customer base.
• Motion Industries: Wholesale distributor of industrial MRO parts including bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and cutting tools to manufacturing and industrial customers. Overlaps with DGI Supply on core mechanical and metalworking categories.

Emerging players

• Raptor Supplies: Online industrial MRO and material-handling distributor competing on breadth and price across similar categories to DGI Supply, primarily via e-commerce. Comparable as a digitally native industrial catalog competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dgisupply.doallco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dgi-supply

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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