Lewis & Clark

What Lewis & Clark does

Lewis & Clark LLC is a privately-held equipment brokerage and service company operating in the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) segment of electronics manufacturing. Founded around 1984 and headquartered in Summerville, South Carolina, the company buys, sells, trades, and refurbishes pre-owned SMT equipment, feeders, magazines, and spare parts sourced from major OEMs including Mycronic/MyData, Universal Instruments, ASM/Siemens, FUJI, Panasonic, JUKI, Samsung, and Assembleon. It complements this equipment brokerage with a professional feeder repair service — providing individual inspection, OEM-quality repairs, testing, calibration, and refurbishment backed by a 60-day warranty across the same multi-OEM platform base.

The company generates revenue through four streams: one-time sales of pre-owned SMT equipment (pick & place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, AOI/SPI and X-ray inspection systems, washers, flying probes, conveyors), transactional e-commerce sales of feeders, magazines, and spare parts (with feeder inserts priced at $220-$385 and magazines at $5,150-$5,250), professional feeder repair services, and asset purchasing from manufacturers disposing of surplus equipment. Distribution operates through a dual model: high-touch direct enterprise sales for large equipment transactions with international logistics coordination, and a self-serve e-commerce storefront at lewis-clark.com supported by Shop Pay, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. The Feeder Frenzy sister company serves as a dedicated e-commerce channel for feeders and parts.

Lewis & Clark serves contract manufacturers, OEMs, and end-user electronics manufacturers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Named enterprise customers include Vicor (high-volume repeat feeder repair engagement), ATC Power (JUKI equipment purchaser), and Lotus Communication Systems. Marketing leverages organic SEO, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), a weekly email newsletter, and a 5% referral program. The company employs 11-50 people and is led by founder Frank Clark as President and CEO, operating without disclosed external investment.

Name

Lewis & Clark

Legal name

LEWIS & CLARK LLC

Website

https://lewis-clark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lewis & Clark LLC is a privately-held SMT equipment broker and feeder repair specialist serving global electronics manufacturers. Founded around 1984, it buys, sells, refurbishes, and repairs pre-owned SMT equipment, feeders, and spare parts across eight major OEM platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

SMT Equipment Brokerage & Repair Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423490), Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (42343), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts, Components, Refurbished & Reverse Logistics (Electronics) Distribution (CRAOACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pre-Owned Electronics Buyback/Trade-In & Resale (CRACAJAE), Spare Parts & Replacement Components Retail (Batteries, Screens, Chargers) (CRACAJAG)

Keywords

• Pre-owned SMT equipment
• Feeder repair services
• SMT equipment brokerage
• Electronics manufacturing parts
• Surface mount technology components

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned SMT equipment including pick & place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, AOI/SPI systems, X-ray inspection equipment, washers, flying probes, and conveyors. All equipment guaranteed 100% complete and operational.
2. Feeder and Magazine Sales: Online e-commerce sales of pre-owned SMT feeders, magazines, and spare parts. Authentic OEM-manufactured products with 60-day warranty. Products include Mycronic Agilis feeders in various sizes (8mm, 12mm, 16mm) and magazines.
3. Professional Feeder Repair Services: Professional SMT feeder repair and refurbishment services. Customers send feeders (from 5 to over 100 at a time) for inspection, repair estimates, OEM-quality repairs, testing, and calibration. All repairs backed by 60-day warranty.
4. Asset Purchasing: Buying SMT equipment, feeders, magazines, and parts from customers looking to sell surplus or idle assets. Works with contract manufacturers, OEMs, end-users upgrading or consolidating production lines, and facilities undergoing closures or relocations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lewis & Clark brokers, refurbishes, and resells pre-owned SMT (Surface Mount Technology) equipment, feeders, magazines, and spare parts sourced from major OEMs including Mycronic/MyData, Universal Instruments, ASM/Siemens, FUJI, Panasonic, JUKI, and Samsung. The company complements its equipment resale business with professional SMT feeder repair and refurbishment services covered by a 60-day warranty, serving contract manufacturers, OEMs, and end-user electronics manufacturers globally.

Product overview

Lewis & Clark operates as an e-commerce platform for the SMT (Surface Mount Technology) equipment industry, offering a portfolio of three core product categories: (1) Feeders & Magazines — pre-owned SMT feeders from brands including Mycronic/MyData, Universal Instruments, JUKI, FUJI, Panasonic, Samsung, and ASM/Siemens, sold through the Feeder Frenzy sub-brand with 60-day warranty; (2) SMT Equipment — pre-owned pick & place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, AOI/SPI systems, X-ray inspection, washers, flying probes, and automation equipment; and (3) Spare Parts — OEM spare parts across major SMT platforms. The company complements its sales business with a Feeder Repair Services offering, providing professional repair and refurbishment across eight major OEMs with a 60-day warranty. Feeders and magazines are available as individual products (e.g., Mycronic Agilis LM8 Magazine, Mycronic Agilis Feeder 8mm/12mm/16mm variants) sold through the e-commerce platform alongside bundled equipment sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Feeder Frenzy: A sister company of Lewis & Clark LLC specializing in pre-owned SMT feeders, magazines, and spare parts sold through an online e-commerce platform. Described as 'A Lewis & Clark Company' on the website.

Products and services

• Feeders & Magazines Pre-owned SMT feeders and magazines from major OEMs including Mycronic, Universal Instruments, ASM/Siemens, FUJI, Panasonic, and JUKI. All feeders are authentic OEM-manufactured products backed by a 60-day warranty and sold through the e-commerce platform for direct purchase or via the Feeder Frenzy sub-brand.
• SMT Equipment Pre-owned SMT equipment for the electronics manufacturing industry including pick & place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, AOI and SPI systems, X-ray inspection equipment, inline and batch washers, flying probes, conveyors, and automation. All equipment is guaranteed 100% complete and operational and is sourced/sold to contract manufacturers, OEMs, and end-users worldwide.
• Spare Parts Pre-owned OEM spare parts for SMT equipment across major platforms, supporting routine maintenance and component replacement for electronics manufacturers.
• Feeder Repair Services Professional SMT feeder repair and refurbishment services covering eight major OEMs. Includes individual inspection, repair estimates (labor + parts), OEM-quality repairs, testing, and calibration, all backed by a 60-day warranty. Customers typically send 5 to over 100 feeders per batch.
• Feeder Frenzy (Sister Company / Sub-Brand Storefront) Sister-company online e-commerce platform specializing in pre-owned SMT feeders, magazines, and spare parts. Sells authentic OEM-manufactured products backed by a 60-day warranty, extending Lewis & Clark's distribution reach in the feeder segment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% complete and operational equipment guarantee - every machine can be installed and run on production floor
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Feeder FrenzycoreOthersFeeder Frenzy is a sister company of Lewis & Clark specializing in pre-owned SMT feeders, magazines, and spare parts. Through this partnership, Lewis & Clark offers expanded access to feeder products and leverages Feeder Frenzy's expertise in the feeder segment. All feeders and parts from Feeder Frenzy are authentic OEM-manufactured products backed by a 60-day warranty.
• Mycronic / MydatacoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary equipment platform partner. Lewis & Clark specializes in Mycronic/MyData equipment, feeders, and magazines. They offer Mycronic Agilis feeder systems including LM8 and LM1216 magazines, various feeder inserts (8mm, 12mm, 16mm), and related spare parts. Mycronic products represent a significant portion of their inventory and service offerings.
• Universal InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationKey equipment platform partner. Lewis & Clark supports Universal Instruments SMT platforms and offers related feeders, equipment, and repair services. They have a strong track record of selling Universal Instruments equipment, including pre- and post-repair photos demonstrating their service capabilities.
• ASM/Siemens (ASMPT)majorTechnology or IntegrationMajor equipment platform partner. Lewis & Clark provides ASM/Siemens feeder repairs and equipment sales, supporting customers across the ASM SIPlace platform.
• FUJImajorTechnology or IntegrationKey equipment platform partner. Lewis & Clark supports FUJI SMT platforms, offering equipment brokerage and feeder repair services for FUJI systems.
• PanasonicmajorTechnology or IntegrationMajor equipment platform partner. Lewis & Clark offers Panasonic SMT equipment, feeders, and repair services, supporting customers using Panasonic production systems.
• JUKImajorTechnology or IntegrationKey equipment platform partner. Lewis & Clark provides JUKI SMT equipment sales and feeder services. Customer testimonials highlight successful JUKI machine sales with excellent equipment condition verified by JUKI employees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BMI Surplus Equipment: Specializes in buying, selling, and brokering used and refurbished SMT equipment and parts for electronics manufacturers. Direct competitor to Lewis & Clark in pre-owned SMT brokerage with a similar North American focus and multi-OEM coverage.
• EquipNet: Operates a global marketplace and auction platform for used industrial equipment, including SMT, semiconductor, and electronics manufacturing lines. Comparable because it overlaps with Lewis & Clark's pre-owned equipment brokerage and asset disposition activities, though with a broader industrial scope.
• Production Automation Corporation: Provides new and refurbished SMT equipment, parts, and services to electronics manufacturers. Direct comparison point because PAC competes head-to-head with Lewis & Clark on pre-owned pick-and-place machines, screen printers, and feeders across major OEM platforms.
• Ascente Services: Used SMT equipment reseller with parts and service offerings aimed at contract manufacturers and OEMs. Highly comparable to Lewis & Clark's equipment sales, spare parts, and broker-assisted transactions across multiple OEM platforms.
• RBB Engineering: Sells pre-owned SMT equipment, feeders, and spare parts with a focus on the contract manufacturing market. Overlaps with Lewis & Clark in equipment brokerage and feeder/spare-part distribution to electronics assembly customers.

Broad incumbents

• Heritage Global Partners: Industrial auction and asset disposition firm that frequently handles electronics manufacturing equipment for facility closures and consolidations. Comparable because it competes for the same surplus-equipment transactions that Lewis & Clark handles, but operates at a broader industrial scale.
• Aaron Equipment Company: Used process and manufacturing equipment dealer covering electronics, pharmaceutical, and industrial lines. Overlaps with Lewis & Clark on pre-owned equipment transactions but serves a much broader industrial customer base.

Emerging players

• TestEquity: Distributor of new and pre-owned test and measurement equipment with growing presence in refurbished electronics manufacturing hardware. Partial overlap with Lewis & Clark in the pre-owned electronics manufacturing equipment space, but differentiated by test-equipment focus.
• SMTnet: Online marketplace and directory for the SMT industry, hosting listings of used equipment, parts, and services from multiple brokers. Comparable as a channel that Lewis & Clark competes for buyer attention on, and where similar niche brokers reach equipment purchasers.

Others

• Heller Industries: OEM manufacturer of reflow ovens and related SMT process equipment. Adjacent rather than directly competitive because Heller is a supplier of new equipment that Lewis & Clark resells or supports through its reflow oven brokerage and repair activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Lewis-Clark-Inc-247136535382582
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lewis-and-clark
• Instagraminstagram.com/lewisandclarkllc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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