J.H. Bennett & Company, Inc.

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

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)

Keywords

• Industrial motion control
• Pneumatic components distribution
• Hydraulic automation systems
• Fluid power solutions
• Industrial filtration products

Headquarters

HQ city

Novi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Distribution of industrial motion control products including pneumatic, hydraulic, filtration, electrical, lubrication, and welding components from over 100 top manufacturers.
2. Custom Engineering Services: In-house product and systems engineering, design, and custom solutions development for unique motion control requirements.
3. Assembly Services: In-house assembly services for motion control products and systems, providing customers with completed assemblies.
4. 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

Core 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

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NorgrencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.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.
• BimbacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.H. Bennett is an authorized dealer and distributor of Bimba products, offering Bimba's motion control solutions through their distribution network.
• SchmalzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.H. Bennett distributes Schmalz vacuum technology products including vacuum cups and vacuum pumps for industrial automation applications.
• Parco, Inc.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.H. Bennett is an authorized dealer of Parco, Inc. products, a manufacturer of precision fluid power components.
• Monnier IncorporatedmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.H. Bennett partners with Monnier Incorporated as an authorized dealer for their industrial products.
• 100+ Manufacturer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.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)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.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 AssociationminorOthersJ.H. Bennett is a member of the ESOP Association, an organization supporting employee-owned companies.
• NCEO (National Center for Employee Ownership)minorOthersJ.H. Bennett is a member of the NCEO, an organization dedicated to employee ownership.
• OEOC (Ohio Employee Ownership Center)minorOthersJ.H. Bennett is a member of the OEOC, supporting employee-owned companies in Ohio.
• NFPA (National Fluid Power Association)minorOthersJ.H. Bennett participates as a member of the NFPA, ensuring products and practices meet industry best practices in fluid power.
• AWS (American Welding Society)minorOthersJ.H. Bennett is a member of AWS, ensuring welding products and practices meet industry standards.
• IFPS (International Fluid Power Society)minorOthersJ.H. Bennett supports IFPS certification, ensuring technical staff meet industry-recognized fluid power standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct 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

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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