High Roller Sand
High Roller Sand operates a frac sand and proppant production facility in Winkler County, Texas, supplying in-basin sand and coated proppants to oil and gas operators in the Permian Basin. It was acquired by Iron Oak Energy Solutions in April 2025 and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within Iron Oak's ~38 million-ton North American proppant platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersKermit, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What High Roller Sand does
High Roller Sand operates a frac sand and proppant production facility in Winkler County, Texas (Kermit), serving oil and gas exploration and production companies with sand inputs for hydraulic fracturing in the Permian Basin. Its product portfolio includes regional/in-basin sand, Northern White Sand, resin-coated proppant (premium product layered on Northern White to increase crush resistance and flow capacity), and industrial sand for construction and specialty applications. The company operates a transaction-based B2B sales model, selling sand and proppant by volume to oilfield operators and service companies, with distribution supported by strategically located terminals across major U.S. shale plays and access to Class 1 railroads.
On April 2, 2025, High Roller Sand was acquired by Iron Oak Energy Solutions LLC, a premier North American proppant and solutions provider headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. Following the acquisition, High Roller Sand operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary contributing to Iron Oak's platform of ~38 million tons of annual production capacity, 10 active facilities, 1 billion+ tons of reserves, and 800+ employees across the U.S. and Western Canada. The acquisition strengthened Iron Oak's Permian Basin position and lifted total platform capacity to 34 million tons at the time of the deal.
Revenue mechanics are volume-driven and pricing is not publicly disclosed; sand and proppant pricing varies by grade, mesh size, geography, delivery distance, and volume. The customer base is concentrated in oil and gas operators in U.S. shale plays, with no named enterprise customers disclosed and no segment diversification beyond a recent industrial sand line. Post-acquisition, High Roller Sand no longer operates as an independent entity, and standalone financial or strategic metrics are not separately reported.
High Roller Sand firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- High Roller Sand
- Legal name
- High Roller Sand
- Website
- https://highrollersand.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- High Roller Sand operates a frac sand and proppant production facility in Winkler County, Texas, supplying in-basin sand and coated proppants to oil and gas operators in the Permian Basin. It was acquired by Iron Oak Energy Solutions in April 2025 and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within Iron Oak's ~38 million-ton North American proppant platform.
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High Roller Sand industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Frac Sand and Proppants for Oil & Gas
- NAICS
- Industrial Sand Mining (212322), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Sand (Silica Sand for Foundry, Glass & Industrial Uses) (IMAKAHAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pressure Pumping & Stimulation (Hydraulic Fracturing, Acidizing) (EUALABAF), Sand & Gravel Extraction & Processing (IMAKAHAB)
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Where High Roller Sand is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kermit
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
High Roller Sand business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Proppant and Sand Product Sales: Revenue generated through the sale of frac sand products including regional/in-basin sand, Northern White Sand, resin-coated proppants, and industrial sand to oil and gas industry customers. Transaction-based sales model where customers purchase sand by volume for hydraulic fracturing operations.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
High Roller Sand product offering
Product offeringCore offering
High Roller Sand manufactures and sells frac sand and proppants for hydraulic fracturing operations in the oil and gas industry. Its product portfolio includes Regional (in-basin) Sand for the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale, Northern White Sand processed at Illinois and Wisconsin facilities, premium Resin-Coated Proppant, and Industrial Sand for construction, sports, recreation, and specialty industrial uses. Products are sold by volume on a transaction basis to oil and gas exploration and production operators through strategically located terminals across North America.
Product overview
Iron Oak Energy is a premier proppant and solutions provider with over 38 million tons of annual production capacity. The company's portfolio includes four distinct product lines: Regional Sand (in-basin sand for the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale), Northern White Sand (quality sand from Illinois and Wisconsin with rail access), Resin-Coated Proppant (premium product applied to Northern White Sand for enhanced performance), and Industrial Sand (for construction, sports, recreation, and specialty industrial applications). High Roller Sand, acquired in April 2025, enhanced Iron Oak Energy's presence in the Permian Basin with a sand facility in Winkler County, Texas, increasing total annual production capacity to 34 million tons.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Regional Sand Regional or in-basin sand mined and processed at local facilities close to active drilling areas in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale, offered as a low-cost, high-quality frac sand option for oil and gas operators.
- Northern White Sand High-quality sand mined and processed at Illinois and Wisconsin facilities with access to major Class 1 railroads, delivered efficiently to customer well sites in all major U.S. oil and gas shale plays via an expansive terminal network.
- Resin-Coated Proppant Premium resin-coated proppant applied to Northern White Sand to increase crush resistance and flow capacity while minimizing fines generation, proppant flowback, and proppant scaling for improved well performance at any temperature.
- Industrial Sand High-quality industrial sand with consistent gradation, durability, and cleanliness supplied for construction, sports and recreation, and specialty industrial applications requiring reliable performance across demanding environments.
Quantifiable outcome
- 38 million tons annual production capacity
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Companies that use High Roller Sand
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
High Roller Sand technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
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High Roller Sand partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
High Roller Sand competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- U.S. Silica Holdings: U.S. Silica is one of the largest North American frac sand and industrial sand producers, with mining, processing, and terminal operations across multiple basins; directly competes with Iron Oak/High Roller Sand in both in-basin and Northern White sand markets.
- Black Mountain Sand: Black Mountain Sand is an in-basin frac sand producer with multiple Permian Basin facilities, directly competing with High Roller Sand's Winkler County operations for Permian E&P customers.
- Carbo Ceramics: Carbo Ceramics is a proppant manufacturer specializing in high-strength ceramic proppants used in oil and gas hydraulic fracturing; competes with Iron Oak/High Roller Sand for premium well completions, particularly in higher-temperature/pressure applications.
- Smart Sand Inc. Smart Sand is a pure-play frac sand producer with Northern White mining operations and a nationwide terminal network, directly comparable to Iron Oak's Northern White Sand and terminal franchise and competing for the same E&P customers.
- Vista Proppants and Logistics: Vista Proppants operates in-basin sand mines and a basin-focused last-mile logistics franchise in the Permian, directly competing with High Roller Sand on regional sand supply and proppant delivery services.
- Atlas Energy Solutions: Atlas Energy Solutions (formerly Atlas Sand) is one of the largest in-basin frac sand producers in the Permian Basin following its merger with Hi-Crush; it competes head-to-head with Iron Oak/High Roller Sand in regional sand supply to Permian operators.
Regional players
- Source Energy Services: Source Energy Services is a Canadian frac sand producer with mining and terminal operations primarily in Western Canada; comparable in business model (proppant supply for hydraulic fracturing) but serves a different geographic market than Iron Oak/High Roller Sand.
Broad incumbents
- Saint-Gobain Proppants: Saint-Gobain's proppants division produces ceramic and resin-coated proppants as part of a much larger diversified industrial materials business; competes with Iron Oak's premium resin-coated proppant product line and represents a broader incumbent in the proppant space.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
High Roller Sand financial estimates
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High Roller Sand leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
High Roller Sand funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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High Roller Sand M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about High Roller Sand
What does High Roller Sand do?
High Roller Sand manufactures and sells frac sand and proppants for hydraulic fracturing operations in the oil and gas industry. Its product portfolio includes Regional (in-basin) Sand for the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale, Northern White Sand processed at Illinois and Wisconsin facilities, premium Resin-Coated Proppant, and Industrial Sand for construction, sports, recreation, and specialty industrial uses. Products are sold by volume on a transaction basis to oil and gas exploration and production operators through strategically located terminals across North America.
Is High Roller Sand a public or private company?
High Roller Sand is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was High Roller Sand founded?
High Roller Sand was founded in 2006. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is High Roller Sand based?
High Roller Sand is headquartered in Kermit, United States, in the North America region.
How does High Roller Sand make money?
One revenue line is on record: proppant and Sand Product Sales.
Who are High Roller Sand's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are U.S. Silica Holdings, Black Mountain Sand, Carbo Ceramics, Smart Sand Inc., Vista Proppants and Logistics and Atlas Energy Solutions. Source Energy Services is listed as a regional player. Saint-Gobain Proppants is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does High Roller Sand have an API?
No public API is recorded for High Roller Sand.
What industry is High Roller Sand in?
High Roller Sand's product category is Frac Sand and Proppants for Oil & Gas. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAHAK, Industrial Sand (Silica Sand for Foundry, Glass & Industrial Uses), with a secondary code of EUALABAF, Pressure Pumping & Stimulation (Hydraulic Fracturing, Acidizing). Its NAICS code is 212322 and its SIC code is 3533.