Drop Sprockets

What Drop Sprockets does

Drop Sprockets is a privately held Canadian industrial manufacturer that designs and produces made-to-order sprockets and related mechanical power-transmission components for heavy-industry end markets. Founded in 2006 by Anders Malpass and headquartered in South Slocan, British Columbia, the company has grown through the acquisition of the QM Bearings/Timken sprocket line (2006) and Cannon Sprockets (2007-2009), and operates manufacturing facilities in Castlegar/South Slocan, Prince George, and Vancouver in Canada, plus a sales presence in Omaha, USA. Its manufacturing footprint spans over 200,000 square feet of fabrication and machining capacity supported by 1.5 million pounds of raw and semi-finished materials, with equipment including CNC waterjets, plasma, oxy cutting, lathes, milling, welding robotics, and painting lines.

The core product line covers Engineering Class, Mill Chain, Roller Chain, Drum, Long Link, Segmented, Cat, Double Single, and Custom sprockets, complemented by couplings, hubs, idler bushings, and drum teeth. Customers configure and submit orders via an online configurator or through direct, distribution, and OEM sales channels; standard quotes turn around in one hour with 1-3 day delivery and an internal air freight service for emergencies. The company primarily serves Pulp & Paper, Sawmills, and Mining, with secondary exposure to Oil & Gas, Steel, Aggregate, Manufacturing, Hydro, and Asphalt.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from hardware sales on a quote-based model, with no publicly disclosed pricing or revenue figures. Distribution flows through a North American partner network, direct and inside sales teams, OEM channels, and a global online storefront, while the 2024 partnership with Weller Metalworks signals continued capacity and geographic expansion across North America.

Name

Drop Sprockets

Legal name

DROP Sprockets

Website

https://dropsprockets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Drop Sprockets designs and manufactures made-to-order industrial sprockets and complementary power-transmission components for heavy-industry customers, primarily in Pulp & Paper, Sawmills, and Mining across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Castlegar

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Sprocket Manufacturing and Sales: Design, engineering and manufacturing of all types of industrial sprockets including Engineered Class Sprockets, Mill Chain Sprockets, Roller Chain Sprockets, Drum Sprockets, Long Link Sprockets, Segmented Sprockets, Cat Sprockets, and Custom Sprockets. Products are made-to-order with same-day shipping available.
2. Components (Couplings, Hubs, Bushings, Drum Teeth): Manufacturing and sale of complementary sprocket components including solid steel couplings, hubs, idler bushings (bronze, zinc aluminum, nylon, urethane, composite resin), and drum teeth.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

No source-provided content is available to describe the company's core offering. Based solely on the company name 'Drop Sprockets', an inference is that the company may produce sprockets or related mechanical components, but this is not evidenced in the supplied input.

Product overview

DROP Sprockets is North America's biggest made-to-order sprocket manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of sprocket products and related components. The core product line includes Engineering Class Sprockets, Mill Chain Sprockets, Roller Chain Sprockets, Drum Sprockets, Long Link Sprockets, Segmented Sprockets, Cat Sprockets, Double Single Sprockets, and Custom Sprockets—all available in various hub configurations (A, B, C, Tapered, QD, BKSS). Supporting components include Couplings, Hubs, Idler Bushings, and Drum Teeth. The company operates manufacturing facilities across North America (Canada and USA) with over 200,000 sq. feet of fabrication and machining capabilities, offering same-day shipping and an internal air freight service for rush orders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Sprockets ship in average 4 days with same-day rush capacity available
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Weller MetalworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Weller Metalworks in 2024 to significantly increase capacity and provide additional locations to manufacture sprockets across North America. This partnership enables DROP to expand manufacturing capabilities and geographic coverage.
• C-PTS (Certified Poultry and Turf Solutions)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKevin Patten, CPTS is a dedicated sales professional representing DROP Sprockets through C-PTS in the Omaha, Nebraska territory. With 20 years of industry experience, Kevin provides trusted guidance in crafting solutions for customers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Martin Sprocket & Gear: One of the largest North American made-to-order industrial sprocket and gear manufacturers, offering an extensive catalog of power transmission products. Directly comparable to Drop Sprockets in product breadth, custom manufacturing capability, and target end markets.
• Renold: UK-headquartered manufacturer of industrial chain, sprockets, gears, and couplings for power transmission. Direct comparable in made-to-order industrial chain and sprocket components serving similar heavy-industry customers globally.
• Allied-Locke Industries: Manufacturer of power transmission products including custom and standard sprockets, gears, and chains for material handling applications. Directly comparable in custom sprocket offering and industrial end markets.
• U.S. Tsubaki: Major manufacturer of roller chain and sprockets serving industrial markets with direct product overlap in industrial sprockets and similar end-market focus on heavy industry, mining, and material handling.
• Precision Sprocket: U.S. manufacturer specializing in custom and standard industrial sprockets for conveyor and power transmission applications. Comparable in made-to-order sprocket manufacturing and similar industrial vertical focus.
• B&B Manufacturing: U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial chain and sprockets serving OEM and MRO customers across material handling and heavy industries. Comparable in custom sprocket manufacturing and North American industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Regal Rexnord (Dodge): Major established power transmission and gear drive brand within Regal Rexnord, with broader portfolio of bearings, gears, and drives. Overlaps with Drop in industrial sprocket and chain drive products serving similar end markets.
• Timken: Global manufacturer of engineered bearings and power transmission products, with a history that includes the QM Bearings/Timken sprocket line acquired by Drop Sprockets in 2006. Broad industrial customer overlap.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Large North American industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission products, sprockets, and related components. Comparable as a competing channel for industrial sprocket buyers across MRO and OEM segments.
• RBC Bearings: Manufacturer of highly engineered bearings and precision components for industrial and aerospace markets. Comparable in industrial components manufacturing for heavy industry customers and supply chain scale requirements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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