Accuride International Inc.

What Accuride International Inc. does

Accuride International Inc. is a privately-held, US-domiciled (Santa Fe Springs, California) designer and manufacturer of precision movement solutions, primarily telescopic drawer slides, linear guides, linear track systems, and roller-bearing hardware. Founded in 1958 by Fred Jordan as a tool-and-die company, Accuride self-describes as the world's largest designer and manufacturer of sliding hardware, operating roughly 1 million square feet of manufacturing space across six facilities in the US, Mexico, the UK, Germany, Japan, and China. The product portfolio is structured by load capacity (light-duty under 140 lbs, medium-duty 140-170 lbs, heavy-duty 170-600 lbs, and super heavy-duty over 600 lbs), supplemented by specialty slides (two-way travel, pocket door, keyboard, media access, linear track), electronic enclosure slides for 1U to 8U server chassis, NSF-certified ST8200 roller-bearing slides for commercial kitchens, and access-control hardware. Proprietary mechanical features include self-close, easy-close, action-assist, touch-release, and integrated electronic locking mechanisms supporting RF, smart key/card, biometric, and keypad activation. Industry-firsts referenced include pyrolytic oven slides (2017), sliding center consoles (Renault Scenic, 1997), and height-adjustable armrests (Audi Q7).

Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales across three channels: a high-touch OEM Direct program that develops custom solutions representing roughly 70% of SKUs, a global distributor network (with multi-decade relationships such as Bisco Industries), and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront launched in 2019. Pricing spans from approximately $33 per light-duty slide to over $1,148 for super heavy-duty configurations, with quote-based pricing on custom OEM work. Customers cut across appliance manufacturers (Miele), automotive and EV interior programs (Renault, Audi), industrial automation, commercial kitchen OEMs, AI data center hardware platforms (NVIDIA MGX), aerospace and defense (Micado), fire and rescue vehicles (Hurst), and recreational-vehicle builders. Distribution and order management are supported by ISO 9001:2015 quality management, ISO 14001/45001/50001 environmental and safety systems at the German facility, BHMA, NSF, AWS, AWI, WI, and RoHS compliance, plus PPAP processes for automotive supply. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no active M&A program, and a current executive team including SVP of Sales and Marketing North America (Sid Kalantar); post-founder ownership and current controlling structure beyond founder-era leadership have not been publicly disclosed.

Name

Accuride International Inc.

Legal name

Accuride International Inc.

Website

https://accuride.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Accuride International Inc. is a privately-held global designer and manufacturer of precision telescopic drawer slides, linear guides, and roller-bearing movement hardware, serving appliance, automotive/EV, automation, commercial kitchen, and AI data center OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drawer Slides and Movement Hardware

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Robotics, Motion & Actuation Components Retail (CRACAKAJ)

Keywords

• Drawer slides
• Telescopic slides
• Linear motion guides
• Movement hardware
• Industrial slide manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drawer Slides and Movement Hardware: Core business selling telescopic slides ranging from light-duty (under 140 lbs) to super heavy-duty (over 600 lbs). Products include drawer slides, specialty slides, electronic enclosure slides, and accessories sold through direct and channel sales.
2. Custom OEM Solutions: 70% of Accuride SKUs are OEM-specified custom solutions through the OEM Direct program. Provides custom design, prototyping, tooling, and manufacturing for high-volume clients with dedicated support.
3. E-commerce Direct Sales: Direct-to-consumer online store launched in 2019, offering off-the-shelf products with free shipping on orders over $150. Targets woodworkers, DIY enthusiasts, and small businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Accuride International designs and manufactures precision movement solutions, including telescopic drawer slides, linear guides, and roller-bearing systems ranging from light-duty (under 140 lbs) to super heavy-duty (over 600 lbs). The company sells its products through an OEM Direct program for custom enterprise solutions, a global distributor network, and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce store.

Product overview

Accuride International Inc. is a global designer and manufacturer of movement solutions, specializing in drawer slides and sliding hardware. The product portfolio centers on core drawer slide offerings (Light-Duty up to 140 lbs., Medium-Duty 140-170 lbs., Heavy-Duty 170-600 lbs., and Super Heavy-Duty over 600 lbs.) supplemented by Specialty Slides (Two-Way Travel, Linear Track Systems, Pocket Door Systems, Keyboard Systems, Corrosion-Resistant Slides), Electronic Enclosure Slides for server racks (1U to 8U chassis), Access Control products, and Accessories. Key product lines include the ST8200 Family of NSF-certified roller-bearing slides for commercial kitchens, FG115 Linear Friction Guide Systems and 115RC Linear Track Systems for automation and machinery, 3600/6331/3820 series for appliances (refrigerators, ovens), and 8100/9301/9308 series for automotive applications. Advanced mechanical features include Self-Closing, Easy-Closing, Action-Assist, and Touch Release mechanisms, plus Electronic Locking Systems with multiple activation modes. The company operates under the OEM Direct program which develops custom movement solutions, with 70% of products derived from this custom program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ST8200: Family of NSF-certified roller-bearing slides for commercial kitchen appliances, including ST8200, ST8210, ST8201, and ST8211 models with side-mount and bottom-mount options.

Products and services

• Light-Duty Drawer Slides Sliding solutions for lighter applications with maximum load rating of 140 lbs, used in residential and commercial furniture, cabinetry, and small electronics enclosures.
• Medium-Duty Drawer Slides Versatile drawer slides bearing loads from 140 lbs to 170 lbs for general-purpose furniture, cabinetry, and light industrial applications.
• Heavy-Duty Drawer Slides Robust drawer slides built to withstand loads ranging from 170 lbs to 600 lbs for industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications.
• Super Heavy-Duty Drawer Slides Industrial-grade slides with load ratings over 600 lbs for the toughest environments, including aerospace and defense equipment.
• Specialty Slides Movement solutions including Two-Way Travel, Linear Track Systems, Flipper & Pocket door Slides, Media Access, Keyboard Systems, Tilt-Track System, Pocket & Bayonet and Corrosion-Resistant Slides.
• Electronic Enclosure Slides Sliding solutions for 1U to 8U chassis including narrow side-space, over-travel, locking mechanisms, disconnects, and adjustable bracket mounting; used in server racks, AI/data centers, and network equipment.
• Access Control Products Commercial drawer and door access control systems designed for demanding commercial environments; electronic locking mechanisms integrated into slides with multiple activation modes.
• ST8200 Roller-Bearing Slides NSF-certified roller-bearing slides for commercial kitchen appliances with stainless-steel construction, DuPont Delrin rollers, self-close action, and auto lock-in design; tested to 300,000 cycles.
• Custom OEM Movement Solutions Full-service custom design, prototyping, tooling, and manufacturing service for OEM clients requiring unique movement solutions with dedicated point-of-contact for ramp-up, production, and end-of-life activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300,000 cycles of reliability testing on roller-bearing slides
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Modern CaravancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2019Partnership with The Modern Caravan (founded 2017 by Kate Oliver and Ellen Prasse) for custom trailer projects including the vintage Airstream 'Hope'. Accuride slides provide quality, functionality, and aesthetics for 200-square-foot living spaces.
• RobotisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to supply motorized telescopic slides for JEEVES service robot used in hotels and hospitals for deliveries. Accuride's engineered movement solutions enable the robot's functionality.
• Bisco IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFor over 50 years, Bisco Industries has been a leading distributor of Accuride products for aviation, electronics, and manufacturing industries.
• MicadominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian smart engineering company used Accuride's heavy-duty 9301E slides and CBHANDLE locking handle system for more efficient aircraft production, helping reduce downtime.
• TelemerkkiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinland's Telemerkki Oy delivers critical hardware for high-stakes fields including bridge consoles for ships, counting on Accuride solutions for reliable movement.
• Voyager CampervansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinneapolis-based startup producing groundbreaking campervans with innovative storage solutions and hidden pull-out furniture powered by Accuride slides.
• Into the Wild OverlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado's respected off-road trailer brand uses Accuride heavy-duty and locking slides in every ItWO trailer for robust movement solutions.
• BIOTEK Kft.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccuride's Hungarian distribution partner that supplied Ascent mechanical lifts (model CBLIFT-0019) for the Hungarian Competition Authority headquarters revitalization project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Blum: Austrian global leader in furniture fittings including drawer slides, hinges, and lift systems. Direct competitor to Accuride in light- and medium-duty drawer slides for furniture, cabinetry, and appliance applications, with a comparable global manufacturing footprint and OEM-direct business model.
• King Slide: Taiwanese manufacturer of ball-bearing and roller-bearing drawer slides with significant global market share. Direct competitor to Accuride across the full duty range, particularly in cost-sensitive OEM and mid-market segments where King Slide competes on price.
• Hettich: German family-owned manufacturer of furniture fittings and drawer slide systems. Closely comparable to Accuride across residential cabinetry, office furniture, and appliance slide categories, with similar vertical OEM-direct channels and custom engineering programs.
• Knape & Vogt: U.S.-based manufacturer of shelving, storage, and drawer slide systems for OEM, commercial, and residential markets. Comparable to Accuride across light- to heavy-duty cabinet slides and serving similar North American OEM customers.
• Fulterer: Austrian/German manufacturer of precision telescopic slides and movement solutions for industrial, furniture, and appliance applications. Highly comparable to Accuride in heavy-duty and specialty slide categories, including linear motion and electronic enclosure applications.
• Sugatsune: Japanese manufacturer of precision hardware including drawer slides, hinges, and movement solutions. Direct competitor in the specialty/precision slide category and a regional peer in the Asian market where Accuride also has direct manufacturing presence in Japan.
• Grass: Austrian manufacturer specializing in drawer slide systems and movement solutions for furniture. Direct competitor to Accuride's light- and medium-duty cabinetry and furniture hardware lines, with overlapping product taxonomy and customer base across European and global OEMs.

Regional players

• Thomas Regout: Dutch manufacturer of telescopic slides and linear motion systems primarily serving European industrial and OEM markets. Comparable to Accuride in industrial/automation slide categories but with regional focus on Europe rather than the global footprint Accuride operates.

Broad incumbents

• Salice: Italian manufacturer of furniture hardware including hinges and drawer slide systems. Adjacent competitor to Accuride in the cabinetry and furniture hardware category with comparable European OEM-direct distribution and custom-engineered offerings.
• Häfele: German global supplier of furniture fittings, architectural hardware, and electronic access control solutions. Broader portfolio than Accuride but overlapping in drawer slides, cabinet hardware, and electronic locking/access control product categories with similar OEM-direct and distributor channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/accurideus
• Facebookfacebook.com/accurideus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/accuride-international-inc

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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