J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1958
- HeadquartersNovi, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc.
- Legal name
- J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc.
- Website
- https://jhbennett.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1958
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Motion Control Distribution
- NAICS
- Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD), Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF), Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)
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Where J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Novi
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Distribution: Distribution of industrial motion control products including pneumatic, hydraulic, filtration, electrical, lubrication, and welding components from over 100 top manufacturers.
- Custom Engineering Services: In-house product and systems engineering, design, and custom solutions development for unique motion control requirements.
- Assembly Services: In-house assembly services for motion control products and systems, providing customers with completed assemblies.
- Manufacturing Services: Exclusive manufacturing partnerships to produce custom parts, leveraging relationships with top manufacturers in the industry.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. is an industrial motion control distributor and engineering services provider. The company distributes pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, filtration, lubrication, welding, and structural framing components from over 100 manufacturers under authorized dealer agreements. It complements distribution with in-house technical services (custom engineering, 3D design, diagnostics), assembly services, and exclusive manufacturing partnerships to deliver custom motion control solutions.
Product overview
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. is a motion control distributor and service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial products and engineering services. The company distributes over 100 manufacturers' products across six product categories: Pneumatic (actuators, valves, cylinders, FRL units, piping systems), Filtration (air and hydraulic filters), Electrical (PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, proximity sensors), Hydraulic (actuators, valves, pumps), Lubrication (systems and components), and Welding (equipment and tip dressers). The product portfolio includes actuators (pneumatic, electric, hydraulic), cylinders, valves (ball, pneumatic, hydraulic, proportional, instrument), filtration systems, grippers, end effectors, vacuum components, flow controls, tubing, hoses, fittings, structural framing, and automation components. Complementing product distribution, the company provides Technical Services (custom engineering, 3D design, diagnostics), Assembly Services (in-house assembly following ISO/NFPA/AWS/IFPS standards), and Manufacturing Services (through exclusive manufacturing partnerships). The company serves automotive, agriculture, manufacturing, medical, and industrial filtration sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Distribution Services Distribution of motion control components from over 100 manufacturers covering pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, filtration, lubrication, welding, and structural framing product categories for industrial customers.
- Technical Services Custom product and system engineering including 3D design, technical support, diagnostics, on-location support, process testing, and technical documentation for motion control applications.
- Assembly Services In-house assembly services for motion control products and systems following ISO, NFPA, AWS, and IFPS industry standards, providing customers with completed assemblies.
- Manufacturing Services Manufacturing services delivered through exclusive partnerships with top manufacturers to produce custom parts and motion control components for customers.
- Custom End of Arm Tooling (End Effectors) Custom designed and built robotics end of arm tools for industrial automation applications, engineered in-house in Novi, MI with close customer collaboration for specific use cases.
- IMI Norgren & Bimba Online Store Dedicated e-commerce storefront offering the full line of IMI Norgren and Bimba pneumatic, fluid control, and motion control products for online ordering.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 60 years of motion control expertise serving diverse industries
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc.
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- NorgrencoreJ.H. Bennett is an authorized dealer and distributor of Norgren products, offering the full line of Norgren pneumatic and fluid control products through their distribution network.
- BimbacoreJ.H. Bennett is an authorized dealer and distributor of Bimba products, offering Bimba's motion control solutions through their distribution network.
- SchmalzcoreJ.H. Bennett distributes Schmalz vacuum technology products including vacuum cups and vacuum pumps for industrial automation applications.
- Parco, Inc.majorJ.H. Bennett is an authorized dealer of Parco, Inc. products, a manufacturer of precision fluid power components.
- Monnier IncorporatedmajorJ.H. Bennett partners with Monnier Incorporated as an authorized dealer for their industrial products.
- 100+ Manufacturer NetworkcoreJ.H. Bennett serves as an authorized dealer for over 100 top manufacturers in the motion control, fluid power, and industrial automation industries including Norgren, Bimba, Schmalz, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, SKF, Lincoln Industrial, Fabco-Air, and many others. This extensive network allows them to provide the right product for any application at competitive prices.
- IMI (IMI plc)coreJ.H. Bennett is an IMI Full Line Distributor, offering the complete range of IMI products including Norgren and Bimba brands through their dedicated imi.jhbennett.com website.
- ESOP AssociationminorJ.H. Bennett is a member of the ESOP Association, an organization supporting employee-owned companies.
- NCEO (National Center for Employee Ownership)minorJ.H. Bennett is a member of the NCEO, an organization dedicated to employee ownership.
- OEOC (Ohio Employee Ownership Center)minorJ.H. Bennett is a member of the OEOC, supporting employee-owned companies in Ohio.
- NFPA (National Fluid Power Association)minorJ.H. Bennett participates as a member of the NFPA, ensuring products and practices meet industry best practices in fluid power.
- AWS (American Welding Society)minorJ.H. Bennett is a member of AWS, ensuring welding products and practices meet industry standards.
- IFPS (International Fluid Power Society)minorJ.H. Bennett supports IFPS certification, ensuring technical staff meet industry-recognized fluid power standards.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Air Hydro Power: Regional fluid power and motion control distributor with locations across the Midwest and Southeast, distributing pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation components. Highly comparable product mix, customer base, and distribution-led model to J.H. Bennett.
- B.W. Rogers, Inc. Mid-Atlantic/Ohio-focused industrial fluid power and motion control distributor offering pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation products. Directly comparable to J.H. Bennett as a regional fluid power distributor serving automotive and industrial customers.
- Shaltz Fluid Power: Michigan-based fluid power distributor and former JV partner of J.H. Bennett in ICOM1 LLC. Closest regional peer given overlapping Michigan footprint, product portfolio, and historical commercial relationship.
- Airtec Pneumatics: Pneumatic and motion control product distributor serving industrial customers across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable to J.H. Bennett in pneumatic-heavy product mix and distribution-led business model.
- Fawcett Company: Industrial distributor specializing in fluid power and automation products with a regional footprint. Comparable as a mid-sized, technically-oriented motion control distributor serving manufacturing customers.
Broad incumbents
- SMC Corporation of America: Largest global pneumatic components manufacturer with a North American direct sales and distribution network. Competes with J.H. Bennett's pneumatic offering and represents an upstream principal that could disintermediate distributors.
- Applied Industrial Technologies: Large publicly traded industrial distributor with broad fluid power, bearings, and motion control coverage across the U.S. Represents the incumbent scale competitor against which J.H. Bennett competes on service and customization.
- MSC Industrial Direct: National metalworking and industrial supplies distributor with a substantial MRO and motion control offering. Broad incumbent competing for the same industrial customer wallet, particularly in e-commerce and inside sales.
- Kaman Distribution Group: Diversified industrial distributor with strong fluid power and automation product lines across North America. Broader incumbent competing in similar verticals with wider geographic and product reach.
Others
- IMI Precision Engineering: Key upstream partner and supplier to J.H. Bennett through IMI Norgren and Bimba. While not a direct competitor, IMI's distribution and go-to-market decisions directly shape J.H. Bennett's economics and product access.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. social profiles
Digital presenceJ.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. financial estimates
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J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc.
What does J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. do?
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. is an industrial motion control distributor and engineering services provider. The company distributes pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, filtration, lubrication, welding, and structural framing components from over 100 manufacturers under authorized dealer agreements. It complements distribution with in-house technical services (custom engineering, 3D design, diagnostics), assembly services, and exclusive manufacturing partnerships to deliver custom motion control solutions.
Is J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. a public or private company?
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. founded?
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. was founded in 1958. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. based?
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. is headquartered in Novi, United States, in the North America region.
How does J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Product Distribution is the primary driver. The others are custom Engineering Services, assembly Services and manufacturing Services.
Who are J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Air Hydro Power, B.W. Rogers, Inc., Shaltz Fluid Power, Airtec Pneumatics and Fawcett Company. Broad incumbents are SMC Corporation of America, Applied Industrial Technologies, MSC Industrial Direct and Kaman Distribution Group. IMI Precision Engineering is listed as an others.
Does J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc..
What industry is J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc. in?
J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc.'s product category is Industrial Motion Control Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAC, Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves), with a secondary code of IMAHAGAA, Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders). Its NAICS code is 333995 and its SIC code is 5084.