What Purvis Industries does

Purvis Industries is a privately held, Dallas-headquartered industrial distributor founded in 1945, operating under Purvis Industries, LLC. The company is organized into 14 specialized business units covering a complete industrial product offering: bearings and power transmission (Purvis Bearing Service, National Mechanical, National Petroleum), electric drives and controls (Triad Industrial Automation), fluid power (HydraAir, HydraGear), conveying systems and bulk material handling (CAPCORP, KMEC, PICOR, US Conveying, PACE), mining supply (Mine Supply, IMSCO), unit handling packaging (American Package Handling), and custom automation (Foresight). It distributes bearings, gear reducers, motors, motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, linear motion, industrial automation components, and conveyor systems from top-tier OEM suppliers including Timken, SKF, ABB, Baldor-Reliance, Dodge, Gates, Rexnord, and Danfoss, supplemented by its proprietary PACE pre-engineered conveyor line.

The company serves industrial manufacturing plants, mining and aggregates operations, and bulk material handling facilities across the southern and midwestern United States, with a recently expanded footprint into Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia following the November 2023 acquisition of Torque Drives, Inc. Revenue is generated primarily through transactional distribution of industrial MRO and engineered system components, supported by field-based account managers who act as single points of contact across the full product portfolio and can pull in specialized engineering expertise from any business unit. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company also operates the Purvis Anywhere mobile commerce app and an e-commerce storefront for 24/7 direct ordering of catalog products. Value-added engineering services in mechanical design, electrical controls, and bulk material handling system design are offered alongside distribution, and the company holds channel-tier designations including ABB Authorized Value Provider, Hytrol integrator, and Danfoss Premier Partner.

Name

Purvis Industries

Legal name

Purvis Industries, LLC

Website

https://purvisindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Distribution (MRO Supply)

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42384), Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42383), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners) (TLAKAOAK)

Keywords

• Industrial distribution
• Power transmission products
• Bearing components
• Material handling equipment
• Industrial automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Product Distribution: Purvis Industries generates revenue primarily through the distribution and resale of industrial products and components, including bearings, power transmission components, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and material handling equipment. Products are sourced from top-tier suppliers (Timken, SKF, ABB, Gates, Dodge, etc.) and sold to industrial customers through account managers and e-commerce.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Purvis Industries distributes industrial mechanical and electrical products — including bearings, power transmission components (gear reducers, belts, chains, couplings), electric motors and motor controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and industrial automation components — to industrial manufacturers, mining operations, and bulk material handling facilities through 14 specialized business units. The company supports these products with engineering services (mechanical, electrical, bulk material handling), a proprietary pre-engineered PACE conveyor line, and an e-commerce/mobile ordering platform (Purvis Anywhere).

Product overview

Purvis Industries is organized into 14 business units covering a complete industrial product offering. The company distributes an extensive portfolio of industrial power transmission and motion control products including bearings, gear reducers, motors, motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, industrial automation components, and mechanical components through multiple specialized divisions. Their business units include Purvis Bearing Service (bearings and PT products), National Mechanical (large gearing), National Petroleum (oilfield products), Triad Industrial Automation (ABB drives partner), HydraAir (fluid power), CAPCORP (conveyor belting), KMEC (engineering and conveying), PICOR (bulk material handling), US Conveying, Mine Supply, IMSCO, American Package Handling (Hytrol integrator), HydraGear (hydraulic repair), and Foresight Automation. Services include bulk material and unit handling engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and the proprietary PACE conveyor line. Purvis Anywhere is their e-commerce and mobile app platform for customer ordering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Purvis Bearing Service: Gears and Bearings division
• National Mechanical
• National Petroleum
• Triad Industrial Automation
• HydraAir Fluid Power Products
• CAPCORP
• KMEC
• PICOR
• US Conveying
• The Mine Supply Company
• IMSCO
• American Package Handling Systems
• HydraGear
• Foresight
• PACE
• CAPCORP Belting

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Torque Drives, Inc.coreOthers · 1 November 2023Purvis Industries acquired all assets, rights, and personnel of Torque Drives, Inc., a family-owned industrial distributor based in Ohio, effective November 1, 2023. The acquisition expanded Purvis Industries' presence into the Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia regions and added Torque Drives' customer relationships and personnel to the organization.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationPurvis Industries (through its Triad Industrial Automation business unit) is an ABB Authorized Value Provider, providing access to ABB drives, motors, and motor control solutions. This partnership grants customers access to some of the best electrical engineers in the world for custom control panels, motor control centers, and ABB AC drive repair.
• Hytrol ConveyorcoreTechnology or IntegrationPurvis Industries (through its American Package Handling Systems business unit) operates as a Hytrol Conveyor integrator, designing and implementing unit handling conveyor solutions for distribution centers and packaging processes, including robotics integration.
• KMEC Engineering & Conveying SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPurvis Industries partners with KMEC (a subsidiary and business unit) for engineering and conveying systems. KMEC provides the engineering expertise behind the PACE (Purvis Aggregate Conveying Equipment) pre-engineered conveyor line, combining KMEC's engineering capabilities with Purvis's distribution reach and support infrastructure.
• TimkenminorOthersTimken is a key supplier brand carried by Purvis Industries. The company prominently features Timken split housings and engineered bearings across its product catalog and marketing materials as a top-tier supplier relationship.
• DanfossminorOthersDanfoss is a key supplier brand carried by Purvis Industries. The company holds a Danfoss Premier Partner status and features Danfoss products prominently in its catalog, including drives and related power transmission solutions.
• SupplyForceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPurvis Industries is a member of SupplyForce, a distribution marketing group for industrial supplies that provides cooperative purchasing and distribution network benefits to member distributors.
• NIBA (Industrial Distribution Association)minorOthersPurvis Industries is a member of NIBA, the Industrial Distribution Association, supporting industry networking, education, and best practices sharing.
• PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)minorOthersPurvis Industries is a member of PTDA, the Power Transmission Distributors Association, supporting industry standards, education, and professional development in the power transmission sector.
• BSA (Bearings Specialists Association)minorOthersPurvis Industries is a member of BSA, the Bearings Specialists Association, supporting industry education and best practices in the bearings distribution sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Global power management manufacturer with significant electrical and fluid power product lines sold through industrial distributors including Purvis's HydraAir and Triad units. Overlaps with Purvis on motors, drives, and fluid power at the manufacturer level.
• W.W. Grainger: Largest US broad-line MRO distributor with an extensive e-commerce platform, kitting, and vendor-managed inventory programs. Competes across Purvis's full product range but at significantly larger scale and with stronger digital infrastructure.

Direct peers

• MSC Industrial Direct: Large US metalworking and MRO distributor serving industrial customers with a broad catalogue and direct-ship e-commerce platform. Competes with Purvis for the same mid-market and large-plant MRO spend, with stronger digital procurement tools.
• Fastenal: Largest US industrial distributor focused on fasteners, safety, and MRO consumables with onsite vending and digital ordering. Overlaps with Purvis on fasteners, tools, and general MRO lines and sets the digital/inventory automation benchmark.
• Motion Industries: Genuine Parts Company subsidiary distributing industrial bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and MRO products across the US. Closest analogue to Purvis in product breadth, supplier brand mix (SKF, Timken, Dodge), and engineering-led distribution model.
• Bearing Distributors (BDI): US bearing and power transmission distributor with more than 200 locations and an authorised reseller base across premier bearing brands (SKF, Timken, NTN). Highly comparable to Purvis Bearing Service and National Mechanical on bearing-led distribution.
• Kaman Distribution Group: Industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and automation products serving aerospace, industrial, and OEM markets. Closely matches Purvis's fluid power, bearings, and automation offering with similar mid-market customer focus.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: US distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and industrial rubber products with engineering services and a fluid power specialist network. Directly comparable to Purvis on product mix, customer base, and technical sales motion.
• Würth Industry North America: Division of the Würth Group focused on industrial fasteners, assembly components, and MRO supplies for OEM and maintenance customers. Comparable to Purvis on fasteners, tools, and supply-chain-managed inventory relationships.

Others

• Hytrol Conveyor Company: Manufacturer of unit handling conveyors for which Purvis's American Package Handling Systems business unit is an authorised integrator. Comparable as a supplier/partner in the conveyor value chain rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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