What Scott Industrial Systems, Inc does

Scott Industrial Systems, Inc. is a privately held fluid power distributor and industrial automation integrator founded in 1948 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The company distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic control components from tier-1 manufacturers including Danfoss, Parker, Moog, Oilgear, and Poclain, and holds authorized build center and repair center certifications that enable custom assembly, in-house testing, and warranty-backed servicing. Its core offerings span pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, power units, electronic controls, filtration systems, manifolds, and fluid conveyance, with engineering services covering 3D CAD design, custom hydraulic power units up to 250HP and 10,000 PSI, test stands, control panels, and field support.

The company operates six locations across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky, serving OEMs and end users in mobile equipment, manufacturing, material handling, energy/utilities, construction/mining, and automotive industries. Revenue is generated through hardware distribution, custom manufacturing and assembly at authorized build centers, engineering and application solutions, and repair services. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with a customer portal, quote-based pricing, and multi-year contract structures. Notable recent moves include the June 2025 acquisition of automation firm Automated Engineered Solutions (AES) in Oberlin, Ohio, and the addition of an Electrification Products category alongside traditional hydraulic and pneumatic lines, signaling a strategic expansion into next-generation industrial automation and electrified machinery. The leadership team includes President Christy Logan and a bench of VPs covering Operations, Technology, Sales, and Finance & Administration.

Name

Scott Industrial Systems, Inc

Legal name

SCOTT INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS, INC.

Website

https://scottindustrialsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Scott Industrial Systems is a Midwest-based fluid power distributor and industrial automation integrator, offering hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic control products, custom build-center assemblies, engineering services, and authorized repair to OEM and enterprise customers across manufacturing, mobile equipment, and infrastructure verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Power Distribution

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM), Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control) (IMAHAGAG), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Fluid power distribution
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Electronic controls
• Industrial automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fluid Power Product Distribution: Distribution of hydraulics, pneumatics, electronic controls, and automation products from top manufacturers including extensive inventory to meet customer needs.
2. Custom Manufacturing & Assembly: Custom gear pumps, gear motors, directional control valves, hydraulic manifolds, pneumatic assemblies, and AC/DC power units assembled on-demand for low and high volume needs.
3. Repair Services: Authorized warranty repair services, field service, hydraulic and pneumatic component repair including pumps, valves, motors, servo valves, and cylinders with genuine factory parts and warranties.
4. Engineering & Application Solutions: System design, prototyping, 3D CAD design, custom hydraulic power units, test stands, control panels, lubrication systems, and field support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scott Industrial Systems is a fluid power distributor and engineering company that supplies hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic control, and automation components from major manufacturers (Danfoss, Parker, Moog, Oilgear, Poclain, and others). The company complements distribution with custom manufacturing and assembly, authorized repair services, engineered system design (3D CAD, custom power units, test stands, control panels), and robotic automation solutions for industrial and mobile equipment applications.

Product overview

Scott Industrial Systems is a fluid power distributor and automation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic controls, and automation solutions for industrial and mobile applications. With over 75 years in business, the company distributes products from major manufacturers (Danfoss, Parker, Moog, Oilgear, Poclain, and others) while also providing custom engineering, manufacturing, and repair services. The core product offerings include hydraulic systems (pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, power units), pneumatic systems (cylinders, valves, actuators), electronic controls (ECUs, displays, joysticks, sensors, PLCs), filtration systems, manifolds, heat exchangers, and fluid conveyance components. Service capabilities encompass custom manufacturing and assembly (including Danfoss and Parker build centers), hydraulic/pneumatic repair (including Moog authorized repairs), engineering and application solutions, robotic automation, and engineered systems design. The company operates from multiple Midwest locations (Dayton OH, West Milton OH, Oberlin OH, Indianapolis IN, Wauconda IL) serving OEMs and end-users across agriculture, construction, material handling, utilities, power generation, mining, and automotive industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Systems & Components Complete range of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and power units for industrial and mobile applications, including gear pumps, piston pumps, vane pumps, bent axis motors, and hydraulic integrated circuits. Distributed for OEMs and end-users.
• Pneumatic Systems & Components Pneumatic solutions using compressed air or gas for fast, reliable motion in manufacturing, packaging, and robotics applications. Includes cylinders, valves, rotary actuators, tubing, fittings, and integrated fieldbus communication systems.
• Electronic Controls & Automation Electronic control systems integrating with hydraulic systems providing total machine control using J1939 and CANopen architecture. Includes ECUs, displays, joysticks, switch panels, sensors, PLC controllers, and radio remotes for mobile equipment.
• Power Units Custom hydraulic power units in NFPA/JIC, L-shape, low profile configurations, plus DC & AC power packs and test stands. Includes SCOTTpak and SCOTT Engineered product lines.
• Industrial Valves Valves for controlling flow, pressure, and direction of fluids and gases including solenoid (AC/DC), manually operated, hydraulic, pneumatic, stack, cartridge, sectional, monobloc, servo, in-line, shut off, air, check, control, flow control, needle, ball, and proportional valves.
• Filtration Systems Top-tier filtration solutions removing contaminants from hydraulic systems to prevent wear, reduce breakdowns, and extend equipment life. Includes rental units, oil analysis, portable carts, vacuum units, flushing skids, varnish mitigation, coalescer separators, and filter bags.
• Manifolds & Integrated Circuits Hydraulic and pneumatic manifolds that consolidate multiple functions into single units, reducing footprint and minimizing leak points. Includes hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs) combining valves, filters, and sensors.
• Custom Manufacturing & Assembly Custom assembly services for gear pumps, gear motors, and directional control valves on-demand for low and high volume needs. Includes Danfoss PVG proportional valve build center, Parker/Commercial pump and motor assemblies, and Oilgear PVM pump assemblies.
• Danfoss Mobile Valve Build Center Certified Danfoss Build Center for designing, assembling, and testing PVG proportional valves. Offers faster production lead times and accelerated prototyping with PVG, DVG, ECO, and ICS product lines.
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Repair Services Repair services for hydraulic pumps (piston, gear, vane), motors, accumulators, pneumatic valves, hydraulic cylinders, and valves (directional, proportional, servo). Includes field repairs, oil analysis, and on-site diagnostics.
• Moog Authorized Repair Center Authorized repair center for Moog servo valves and RKPs offering full factory failure analysis, inspection, and two-year factory warranty. Services include re-certification and updating parts to latest configuration.
• Engineering & Application Solutions System design, prototyping, and field support services including 3D CAD design, custom power units, test stands, control panels, electronic controls, lubrication systems, and pneumatic panels. Engineering team has over 125 years combined experience.
• Engineered Systems Custom fluid power and automation system design and integration from fractional HP to 250HP with operating pressures up to 10,000 PSI. Includes assembly, plumbing, tube bending, hose fabrication, electrical wiring, programming, and testing.
• Robotic Automation Solutions Robotic automation solutions enhancing staffing capabilities and cutting overhead costs. Includes machine tending, deburring, palletizing, and packing automation. Partners with Yaskawa/MotoMan, Robohand, IMI, and FANUC.
• Custom Applications & Kitting Application specialists providing manifold assemblies, custom assemblies, packaging, kitting, outsourcing, and testing services to reduce labor, inventory, and floor space issues.
• Engineering Conversion Calculators Engineering conversion calculators for fluid power, hydraulics, and industrial professionals. Converts pressure, flow, power, force, torque, density, viscosity, length, and temperature with real-time results and mobile-ready design.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ramp level maintained within ±0.25° with closed-loop electro-hydraulic control system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Automated Engineered Solutions (AES)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Acquisition in June 2025 expanding automation and engineering capabilities. AES brings over three decades of experience in machine tending automation, assembly and test equipment, and custom machinery. Team remains intact.
• Poclain HydraulicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Top Distributor for 2024 awarded by Poclain Hydraulics, an independent industrial group specialized in hydrostatic and electrohydraulic transmissions headquartered in France.
• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationDanfoss Authorized Build Center enabling Scott to fully design, assemble, and test PVG proportional valves. Certified for faster production lead times and accelerated prototyping.
• Parker/Commercial IntertechcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Commercial Intertech Distributor and Build Center offering genuine Parker/Commercial pumps, motors, and valves shipped within 48 hours. Complete testing for optimum performance.
• OilGearcoreTechnology or IntegrationOilgear PVM Build Center providing design and assembly services, training, and PVM variable-displacement axial-piston pumps and replacement parts.
• MoogcoreTechnology or IntegrationMoog Authorized Repair Center for servo valves and RKPs. Provides full factory failure analysis, inspection, and two-year factory warranty on all servo valve repairs.
• Sun Coast Controls MfgstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUL 508A-listed industrial control panel builder handling panel assembly for tunnel boring machine retrofit and other complex mobile and industrial integrations.
• Schroeder IndustriesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for high-efficiency filtration solutions. Conducted side-by-side lab testing, introduced multi-layer filtration technology, and deployed Total Fluid Condition testing.
• FANUCstrategicTechnology or IntegrationRobotics partnership for automotive manufacturing automation. FANUC R-2000iC/210L robotic arm used in next-gen engine block automation projects.
• KEYENCEstrategicTechnology or Integration3D vision partnership for automotive manufacturing. KEYENCE RB-1200SO 3D vision system combined with FANUC robotics for precision automation.
• Additional Manufacturers (HydraForce, Continental Hydraulics, Bucher Hydraulics, Ausco Products, Paccar Winch, Delta Computer Systems, Fabco-Air, Moog Flo-Tork, Generant, Hanna Cylinders, Humphrey, Husco, IMI/Norgren, Kar-Tech, Koganei, Magnaloy, Micromatic, Ortman Fluid Power, Prince, SAI, Scheffer, Thermal Transfer Products, Tolomatic, Versa Valves, Wandfluh, Williams Controls)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresenting some of the most reputable fluid power manufacturers in the industry with extensive inventory to meet customer needs. Partnerships extend beyond the manufacturers listed.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cross Company: Industrial solutions distributor with fluid power, automation, and engineered systems capabilities — directly comparable peer combining distribution, custom engineering, and automation integration.
• Flodraulic Group: Fluid power distributor and engineering integrator with a comparable multi-OEM authorized center model, in-house custom manufacturing, and repair services across hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronic controls — directly comparable to Scott Industrial Systems.
• Yates Fluid Power: Hydraulic and pneumatic distributor with engineering, custom manifold fabrication, and repair services — comparable in scale, product mix, and authorized-center positioning.
• Bailey International: Hydraulic cylinder and component manufacturer/distributor with custom engineering and mobile-equipment focus — comparable in mobile hydraulics orientation and engineered-systems offerings.
• Preferred Fluid Power: Industrial hydraulic and pneumatic distributor providing components, custom power units, and repair services — closely comparable in product breadth and engineering-led service model.
• C&E Sales: Fluid power distributor serving the Midwest and broader US with hydraulic and pneumatic components, custom systems, and repair capabilities — directly comparable regional peer with similar authorized-OEM relationships.
• HECO (Hydraulic Equipment Company): Hydraulic systems distributor and service provider specializing in fluid power distribution, custom power units, and repair across multiple US regions — comparable authorized-center and engineered-systems approach.
• Hydraquip: Fluid power distributor and integrator offering hydraulic components, custom systems, and field service — directly comparable peer with overlapping manufacturer partnerships (Danfoss, Parker) and engineering-led model.
• Hydraulic Equipment & Supply (HES): Multi-state fluid power distributor offering hydraulic components, custom power units, repair, and engineering services — closely aligned with Scott's product and service mix in industrial and mobile hydraulics.

Broad incumbents

• SunSource: Large-scale industrial distributor of motion control, fluid power, and engineered solutions with broad geographic reach — a scaled incumbent that competes with Scott for large OEM accounts while offering a much wider product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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