Anchor Marine and Industrial Supply

What Anchor Marine and Industrial Supply does

Anchor Marine and Industrial Supply is a privately held, Houston-based B2B distributor of marine hardware and industrial equipment, operating under the legal entity Anchor Marine & Supply, Inc. since 1983. The company maintains one of the largest marine hardware inventories in the US, spanning 17 product categories that include ship anchors (4 lbs to 70,000 lbs), marine chain (30-40 million pounds stocked, 1/8" to 7" diameter), fittings, towing gear, wire rope, cordage, lifting blocks (2 to 1,000 tons capacity), dock hardware, deck fittings, doors and hatches, buoys, spill booms, bearings, and three fender product lines (standard, foam-filled, and Yokohama pneumatic fenders). Inventory is maintained on the East, West, and Gulf Coasts to enable nationwide delivery.

The company sells both new domestic/import products and used surplus equipment, and offers flexible rental programs (daily, weekly, or long-term) for marine hardware. It serves five primary use-case segments: commercial marine vessels, port and dock operators, offshore platforms, environmental and oil spill response, and dredging/marine construction. Pricing is quote-based with no public list, and the company emphasizes 24/7/365 delivery, same-day order processing, and worldwide export through an in-house import/export department. It is an authorized Yokohama pneumatic fender dealer.

The GTM motion is sales-led and relationship-driven, relying on toll-free and local phone lines, email, website quote forms, and downloadable PDF product catalogs rather than e-commerce or self-service ordering. There is no disclosed management team, no funding history, and no M&A activity in the available data. The company has no software platform, no API, no mobile applications, and no AI or proprietary technology components; its competitive position rests on inventory scale, geographic distribution, brand longevity, and the breadth of its certified marine product portfolio.

Name

Anchor Marine and Industrial Supply

Legal name

Anchor Marine & Supply, Inc.

Website

https://anchormarinehouston.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anchor Marine and Industrial Supply is a privately held Houston-based B2B distributor of marine and industrial hardware, serving commercial vessels, ports, offshore platforms, and marine construction buyers across the US three coasts and worldwide through export services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Hardware Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Durable Goods, Nec (5099), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cargo Handling & Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists) (IMAJAIAB), Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Marine hardware supply
• Anchor chain distribution
• Marine fender systems
• Towing equipment supply
• Deck and dock hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of marine hardware including anchors, chains, fittings, towing gear, wire rope, cordage, blocks, docks, fenders, deck fittings, doors, hatches, buoys, spill booms, and bearings. Products available as new or used surplus.
2. Equipment Rentals: Flexible rental options for marine equipment including long-term, daily, or weekly rental agreements for anchors, chains, and other marine hardware.
3. Export Services: Direct marketing services worldwide through experienced import/export department.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Anchor Marine and Industrial Supply distributes a broad catalog of marine hardware — including ship anchors, anchor chain, fittings, towing equipment, wire rope, cordage, blocks, deck and dock hardware, fenders (foam filled and Yokohama pneumatic), buoys, spill booms, watertight doors and hatches, and marine bearings — for commercial marine operators, ports, offshore platforms, dredging and marine construction firms, and environmental response providers. Products are stocked as new or used surplus across the East, West, and Gulf Coasts, available for outright purchase or for daily, weekly, or long-term rental, with 24/7/365 delivery and worldwide export services.

Product overview

Anchor Marine and Industrial Supply is a marine hardware distributor offering an extensive catalog of physical equipment rather than a unified software platform. The product portfolio centers on ship mooring and anchoring equipment (anchors, chains, fittings), towing gear, deck and dock hardware, fendering systems (foam filled and pneumatic Yokohama fenders), wire rope and cordage, lifting blocks, doors and hatches, buoys, spill booms, and bearings. Products are available for both purchase and rental, with inventory maintained across East, West, and Gulf Coasts for national delivery and worldwide export services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anchors Ship anchoring solutions ranging from 4 lbs to 70,000 lbs, including Stockless, AC-14, Workboat, Delta HHP, Stevin, Bruce, Stato, Moorfast, Kedge, Mushroom, Halls, and Pool types. Available for purchase or rental and targeted at commercial vessels, workboats, and offshore operators.
• Anchor and Marine Chain Marine chains in diameters from 1/8" to 7", backed by a 30 to 40 million pound inventory, including Proof Coil, High Test, Long Link, Alloy, Coast Guard OLBC, Dock Fender, Stud Link Anchor, Grade 4 Anchor, and Offshore Mooring chain. Used by commercial vessels, ports, offshore platforms, and dredging operators.
• Marine Fittings Marine fittings from Grade 2 through Grade 5, including Pear Shape Anchor Connecting Links, Kenters, Detachable Links, Crown Shackles, D-Type Shackles, Swivels, Pelican Hooks, Devil's Claw, Hinge Link Shackles, and Grade 4 Fittings. Designed for mooring, anchoring, and rigging applications on commercial vessels.
• Towing Equipment High-performance towing equipment including Smit Brackets, Sea-Link Shackles, Tow Plates, Towing Hooks, Steamboat/River Ratchets, and Pear Rings. Used for vessel transport and barge handling by tug and tow operators.
• Marine Hardware Rugged marine hardware including Shackles (Mandel and Tonsberg), Turnbuckles, Master Links, Load Binders, Pear and Oblong Links, Eye Hooks, and Chain Hooks for rigging, lifting, and towing applications.
• Wire Rope Wire rope components including Aircraft Cables, Wire Rope Clips, Thimbles, Open/Closed Sockets, and Carpenter Stoppers for rigging, lifting, and securing operations.
• Cordage (Marine Rope) High-performance marine rope in 3-strand, 8-strand, and braided and plaited configurations for mooring, towing, rigging, and lifting applications.
• Blocks (Lifting Blocks) Heavy-duty lifting blocks ranging from 2 tons to 1,000 tons capacity including Construction, Snatch, Cargo, Wood, and Heavy Lift types for rigging and marine lifting needs.
• Dock Hardware Dock hardware including Marine Bollards, Cleats, Quick Release Buoy Hooks, Bolts, O.G. Washers, Dome Head Bolts, U-Bolts, and Staples for docking and mooring operations at ports, harbors, and terminals.
• Marine Fenders Marine fenders including Round Bore, Cylindrical, Rectangular, D-Shape, Delta Series, Buckling Column, Bumper Tires, Aircraft Tires, LCM Earth Movers, Wing-Type, and Pushknees for dock, barge, and vessel protection.
• Foam Filled Fenders Durable foam filled fenders including Ocean Guard Netless, Ocean Cushion with Net, and Ocean Guard SSD models with solid foam cores resistant to UV, saltwater, hydrocarbons, and extreme temperatures, used for dock, barge, and vessel protection.
• Yokohama Pneumatic Fenders Yokohama pneumatic fenders available in Pneumatic 50, Pneumatic 80, Slim Type, and Harness Type configurations, distributed under Anchor Marine's authorized Yokohama dealership for premium vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-dock protection.
• Deck Fittings Deck hardware including Winches, Smith Berger Fairleaders, D-Rings, Panama Chocks, Mooring Buttons, Cleats, Kevels, Double Bitts, Single Bitts, and Standard Chocks for vessel deck operations.
• Marine Doors and Hatches Marine access solutions including Watertight Door Dogs, Watertight and Weathertight Hatches, Port Lights, and Scuttles providing watertight and weathertight integrity for vessels and offshore platforms.
• Buoys Buoy inventory including Cylindrical, Peg Top, Bar Riser, Spherical, Steel, Quick Release Buoy Hook, Can, Polyurethane, and Polyform buoys for anchoring, mooring, and navigational support.
• Spill Booms Oil and chemical spill containment equipment in standard and heavy-duty configurations, available for purchase or rental and designed for calm waters and rough offshore conditions, used by oil spill response contractors and environmental remediation firms.
• Marine Bearings Marine-grade bearings including Cutlass Bearings and Standard Rubber Sleeves for propulsion systems, shafts, and water-lubricated bearing applications.
• Marine Equipment Rental Program Flexible rental options for marine equipment including anchors, chains, and other marine hardware, available under daily, weekly, or long-term rental agreements for commercial marine operators with short-term or project-based needs.
• Worldwide Export and Import Services Direct marketing and shipping services worldwide through Anchor Marine's experienced import and export department, supporting international customers purchasing marine hardware from the U.S. inventory.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• YokohamacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnchor Marine is an authorized dealer of Yokohama pneumatic fenders, offering all types and sizes in stock for immediate delivery. This partnership positions Anchor Marine as a premier distributor for Yokohama's marine fender products including Pneumatic 50, Pneumatic 80, Slim Type, and Harness Type fenders.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial: Major US metalworking and MRO industrial distributor selling fasteners, fittings, tools, and material handling equipment. Competes for the same industrial buyer at marine operators with broader scale and digital procurement tools.
• McMaster-Carr: Industry-leading industrial supplier with an extensive catalog of hardware, fittings, chain, and rigging components. Competes for ancillary MRO spend at marine operators via best-in-class digital catalog and same-day shipping.
• Fastenal: Largest US fastener and industrial supply distributor with on-site vending and digital procurement offerings. Overlaps in fasteners, chain, fittings, and rigging consumables purchased by shipyards and offshore operators.
• Grainger: Largest US industrial MRO distributor with millions of SKUs including hardware, chain, fittings, bearings, and material handling. Overlaps in adjacent marine MRO SKUs and competes for the same procurement budgets at ports, shipyards, and offshore operators.

Direct peers

• West Marine: Largest US marine retail chain selling anchors, fenders, dock hardware, and a wide range of marine hardware with nationwide retail and online channels. Comparable core product categories; differs primarily in retail/consumer orientation vs Anchor Marine's B2B/wholesale focus.
• Imtra: US marine equipment distributor and OEM representative for leading brands, selling anchors, watertight doors, deck hardware, and engineered marine products to commercial and workboat builders. Comparable B2B marine distribution model with premium OEM brand agency relationships.
• Defender Industries: Long-running marine outfitter distributing hardware, cordage, blocks, and safety equipment to commercial and recreational marine buyers with a strong digital catalog. Directly comparable product range and customer base to Anchor Marine.
• Jamestown Distributors: Marine distributor with strong digital catalog selling hardware, fasteners, deck equipment, and consumables to boat builders and marine service yards. Comparable wholesale distribution model with overlapping SKU categories and a stronger digital/commerce channel.
• Hamilton Marine: Northeast US-based marine supply distributor selling hardware, anchors, chain, fittings, and deck equipment to commercial fishermen, workboat operators, and yards. Closely comparable in commercial-marine B2B focus and product categories.
• Fisheries Supply Company: Long-established marine supply distributor based in the Pacific Northwest selling anchors, chain, deck hardware, fenders, and safety gear to commercial marine and recreational customers. Directly comparable as a multi-category marine hardware distributor with overlapping SKU depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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