Martin
Martin is a privately held, family-owned industrial distributor selling MRO supplies, safety PPE, abrasives, cutting tools, and OEM fastening solutions to manufacturing and industrial customers across seven US states through 18+ branch locations and a B2B e-commerce platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1934
- HeadquartersFlorence, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Martin firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Martin
- Legal name
- Martin Inc.
- Website
- https://martinsupply.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1934
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Martin is a privately held, family-owned industrial distributor selling MRO supplies, safety PPE, abrasives, cutting tools, and OEM fastening solutions to manufacturing and industrial customers across seven US states through 18+ branch locations and a B2B e-commerce platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Martin industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Distribution
- NAICS
- Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42383)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Durable Goods, Nec (5099)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners) (TLAKAOAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial Supplies & MRO Marketplaces (CRAFAHAA)
Keywords
Where Martin is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Florence
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices18 records
Markets served
Martin business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales: Sale of industrial supplies, safety PPE, fasteners, abrasives, cutting tools, and MRO products through direct sales and e-commerce channels
- Integrated Supply Services: Managed services including storeroom management, vendor-managed inventory, procurement services, and reporting & analytics
- Safety Training Services: Safety training courses, plant inspections, OSHA preparation, and PPE fit testing services
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Standard industrial supply pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Martin product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Martin distributes and sells industrial MRO supplies, fasteners, hand tools, abrasives, power tools, and safety/PPE products to industrial manufacturers and OEMs across the United States. The company complements product distribution with integrated supply chain services including storeroom management, vendor-managed inventory, procurement services, and safety training. Customers can order through a direct field sales force at 15+ branch locations or via a self-serve B2B e-commerce platform.
Product overview
Martin is an industrial distribution company offering a unified platform of products and services designed to help companies operate better. The core offering consists of four integrated business lines: Safety Solutions (safety supplies, training, audits, inspections, PPE), Industrial Solutions (industrial supplies, metalworking, abrasives), Integrated Solutions/Integrated Supply (outsourced supply chain solutions including storeroom management, vendor-managed inventory, procurement services), and Fastening Solutions (fasteners, components, OEM fastening). These are complemented by Solutions Plus value-added services including industrial vending, custom e-catalog, and engraving. The company distributes a wide range of product categories including abrasives, adhesives and sealants, batteries, chemicals, cutting tools, clamping and workholding equipment, electrical supplies, fasteners, hand tools, power tools, hardware, hydraulics, and hoses and tubing. Martin also operates an e-Commerce B2B platform for online ordering. The company has expanded through acquisitions including Quality Mill Supply, Trinity Hardware Headquarters, Capital Bolt & Screw, Parker Industrial Safety, Marshal Safety, SafetyWear, and Ameritool.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Martin Integrated Supply: Rebranded from Martin Plant Services in 2018; provides outsourced supply chain solutions including storeroom management, vendor-managed inventory, and procurement services
- Martin Fastening Solutions
Products and services
- Safety Solutions Comprehensive safety offerings including safety supplies, safety trainings, audits and inspections, PPE fit testing, and equipment rental services for organizations needing OSHA compliance support.
- Industrial Solutions Industrial supplies, metalworking solutions, manufacturing evaluations, and abrasive solutions covering tools, equipment, and materials for manufacturing and industrial applications.
- Integrated Supply Solutions Outsourced supply chain solutions including storeroom reset, storeroom management, maintenance and reliability services, procurement services, and reporting and analytics to optimize customer operations.
- Fastening Solutions Fasteners, components, labels, fastener services, fastener engineering services, fastener training, KMC clamps, and Kova grain bin bolts for industrial and OEM applications.
- Solutions Plus Value-added services bundle including cost savings programs, custom e-catalog, industrial vending solutions, vendor managed inventory (VMI), and engraving services.
- B2B E-Commerce Platform Self-serve B2B e-commerce platform at b2b.martinsupply.com for online ordering of industrial supplies, safety products, fasteners, and MRO items, with product search, account management, and quick quote functionality.
Quantifiable outcome
- Customer achieved $240,000 annual savings by eliminating 146 SKUs through standardization
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Martin
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Martin technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Martin partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Affiliated Distributors (AD)coreMartin is a member of AD, a leading industrial and construction supply distribution network. Received Industrial Members of the Year award from AD in 2023. AD provides collaborative purchasing programs and networking opportunities for members.
- Industrial Supply AssociationminorMartin is a member of ISA which provides strategies, tools and education for industry members to stay relevant through industry change.
- National Fasteners Distributor AssociationminorMartin is a member of NFDA serving the North American fastener industry. Martin executive Scott McDaniel was elected NFDA President for 2024-2025.
- Global Sourcing AllianceminorMartin is a member of GSA enabling global sourcing capabilities and international supplier relationships for fastener and industrial supply procurement.
- GSA Global SupplyminorMartin is a member of GSA Global Supply providing access to government supply channels and federal procurement opportunities.
Scale indicators18 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Martin competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Fastenal: Fastenal is one of the largest North American distributors of fasteners, MRO supplies, and industrial products with a deep VMI and on-site location model. Martin competes most directly with Fastenal in the OEM fastening and VMI segments, particularly through Martin Fastening Solutions and its integrated supply offering.
- MSC Industrial Direct: MSC Industrial is a leading direct marketer and distributor of metalworking and MRO supplies to industrial customers across North America. Martin competes with MSC across the full industrial solutions portfolio including cutting tools, abrasives, hand tools, and integrated supply services, and has even hired from MSC's leadership bench.
- Würth Industry North America: Würth Industry is a leading global supplier of fasteners, C-class components, and supply chain solutions to industrial OEMs, with deep VMI capability. Martin Fastening Solutions competes head-to-head with Würth Industry in OEM fastener programs and VMI Kanban deployments, and Martin's EVP Fastening Scott McDaniel previously held executive roles at Würth.
- Optimas Solutions: Optimas is a global distributor and supply chain manager specializing in fasteners, C-class components, and OEM sourcing solutions. Martin competes with Optimas directly in OEM fastening and integrated supply, and recently hired Kevin Cozine from Optimas to lead Martin Fastening sales.
- Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied Industrial Technologies is a major value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and industrial MRO supplies across North America. Martin competes with Applied on industrial supplies, motion control, and maintenance products within shared manufacturing customer accounts.
- McMaster-Carr: McMaster-Carr is a direct-mail and online catalog distributor of industrial supplies including fasteners, tools, raw materials, and MRO items. Martin competes with McMaster on broad-line industrial supply sourcing, especially for customers who value same-day shipping and catalog breadth.
Broad incumbents
- W.W. Grainger: Grainger is the largest North American MRO distributor operating KeepStock vending, deep digital procurement, and a national branch network. While Martin operates at a fraction of Grainger's scale, they overlap heavily on safety, industrial, and MRO categories, and increasingly compete on enterprise contracts.
- Kaman Distribution Group: Kaman Distribution is a broad-line industrial distributor serving aerospace, industrial, and OEM markets with bearings, power transmission, and MRO products. While Kaman operates at larger scale and broader geographies, it overlaps with Martin on industrial supplies, fluid power, and OEM fastener categories.
Emerging players
- Hisco: Hisco is a specialized distributor of industrial supplies, MRO, and custom materials serving aerospace, electronics, and industrial OEM markets. Hisco and Martin overlap in industrial supply distribution, custom kitting, and serving manufacturing customers, but Hisco focuses more on specialty materials and contract manufacturing.
Regional players
- Bearing Distributors Inc. (BDI): BDI is a value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission, and industrial MRO products with a strong regional branch footprint across the US. BDI competes with Martin's industrial solutions business in bearings, power transmission, and MRO categories within shared manufacturing customer accounts in the Midwest and Southeast.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Martin social profiles
Digital presenceMartin compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Martin financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Martin leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Martin subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
Martin funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Martin M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Martin
What does Martin do?
Martin distributes and sells industrial MRO supplies, fasteners, hand tools, abrasives, power tools, and safety/PPE products to industrial manufacturers and OEMs across the United States. The company complements product distribution with integrated supply chain services including storeroom management, vendor-managed inventory, procurement services, and safety training. Customers can order through a direct field sales force at 15+ branch locations or via a self-serve B2B e-commerce platform.
Is Martin a public or private company?
Martin is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Martin founded?
Martin was founded in 1934. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Martin based?
Martin is headquartered in Florence, United States, in the North America region.
How does Martin make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are integrated Supply Services and safety Training Services.
Who are Martin's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Fastenal, MSC Industrial Direct, Würth Industry North America, Optimas Solutions, Applied Industrial Technologies and McMaster-Carr. Broad incumbents are W.W. Grainger and Kaman Distribution Group. Hisco is listed as an emerging player. Bearing Distributors Inc. (BDI) is listed as a regional player.
Does Martin have an API?
No public API is recorded for Martin.
What industry is Martin in?
Martin's product category is Industrial Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAOAK, Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners), with a secondary code of CRAFAHAA, Industrial Supplies & MRO Marketplaces. Its NAICS code is 423840 and its SIC code is 5080.