What Pro-Motion Distributing does

Pro-Motion Distributing (PMD) is a privately held, US-based multi-category B2B distribution and e-commerce fulfillment company founded in 1989. The company provides omni-channel distribution, fulfillment, and supply chain technology services to small and medium-sized manufacturers and to retail and e-commerce businesses, spanning seven product categories: automotive, outdoor, sports, industrial supplies, hardware, health, and licensed goods. PMD operates a corporate office and warehouses in Las Vegas, Nevada (55,000 sqft) and Memphis, Tennessee (72,000 sqft), with headquarters operations in Diamond Bar, California, serving over 3,000 retail and e-commerce customers across the 48 contiguous US states and Canada with next-day and two-day delivery capability.

The company's core technology is a proprietary in-house Product Information Management System (PIMS) that serves as the central data hub for product information across websites, print catalogs, ERP systems, and electronic data feeds to trading partners. The technology stack includes real-time inventory tracking, automated order processing, demand forecasting and analytics, EDI integration with ERP/POS/e-commerce platforms, and a dedicated online ordering portal with catalog browse, shipping tracking, and order history. The service portfolio covers fulfillment, sales support (inbound, outbound, and outside field sales), value-added services (returns management, assembly, repackaging, custom labeling), and warehouse security infrastructure including 24/7 surveillance with facial recognition and biometric access control. The Company manages over 100,000 unique stocking SKUs, with the integrated Customer Service Portal referencing over 1 million SKUs.

PMD generates revenue through transaction-fee-based distribution services, professional services for value-added operations, managed services for e-commerce support, and technology platform services tied to its PIMS licensing. The company employs 101–250 people and combines outside field sales, inbound and outbound call centers, and direct e-commerce channels to acquire and serve customers. No management team details, named enterprise customers, or disclosed financial figures are publicly available, and the only documented funding event is a $9.75M injection from Praesidian Capital dated 2006-04-20, reflecting the company's overall operational opacity.

Name

Pro-Motion Distributing

Legal name

PRO-MOTION DISTRIBUTING

Website

https://pmdistributing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pro-Motion Distributing is a privately held US-based multi-category B2B distribution and e-commerce fulfillment provider serving 3,000+ retail businesses across the US and Canada, operating dual warehouses in Las Vegas and Memphis with a proprietary Product Information Management System covering seven product categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Diamond Bar

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Distribution and Fulfillment Services: PMD provides omni-channel distribution services, enabling vendors to access retail channels including traditional retail, e-commerce, and more. They manage warehousing, order processing, and shipping operations for their vendor partners.
2. Value-Added Services: Services including product return management, assembly, packaging, repackaging, custom labeling, master case breakdowns, and product refurbishment. These services are charged as additional fees on top of standard distribution services.
3. E-commerce Services: Comprehensive e-commerce support including online catalog and data management, purchase order management and fulfillment, shipping and routing, invoicing and dispute management, and relationship management with e-commerce providers.
4. Technology Platform Services: PIMS technology provides product data management across multiple channels, feeding information to websites, print catalogs, ERP systems, and electronic data feeds to trading partners.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pro-Motion Distributing (PMD) is a multi-category e-commerce distributor that provides omni-channel warehousing, order fulfillment, value-added services, and sales support to manufacturers and retailers across the US and Canada. Operating from warehouses in Las Vegas and Memphis spanning over 100,000 sqft, PMD manages more than 100,000 unique stocking SKUs across seven product categories and serves over 3,000 retail and e-commerce customers.

Product overview

Pro-Motion Distributing (PMD) operates as a multi-category distribution platform offering integrated logistics and supply chain solutions. The core technology platform consists of the proprietary in-house Product Information Management System (PIMS) which serves as the central hub for product data across all channels. Supporting this are the PMD Inventory Management System for real-time stock monitoring and the Online Ordering Portal enabling seamless B2B ordering. The service portfolio comprises Fulfillment Services for order processing and shipping, Sales Support Services with outbound/inbound/outside sales teams, E-Commerce Services for online channel management, Value Added Services including returns management, assembly, and repackaging, and Omni Channel Distribution providing access to traditional retail, e-commerce, big box retailers, and catalog channels. Security infrastructure with facial recognition and biometric access supports operations at their Las Vegas and Memphis warehouses spanning over 100,000 square feet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Product Information Management System (PIMS) Proprietary Product Information Management System that streamlines product data management across multiple channels and integrates with websites, catalogs, ERP systems, and partner feeds for vendors seeking omni-channel distribution.
• Fulfillment Services End-to-end fulfillment solutions including fast and accurate order processing, strategic warehousing, reliable shipping solutions with leading carriers, and scalable solutions designed to grow with retailer and vendor needs.
• Sales Support Services Comprehensive sales support comprising outbound calling for proactive customer outreach, inbound calling for responsive support, and an outside sales force for geographic expansion and new customer acquisition across specific US regions.
• Online Ordering Portal Comprehensive online ordering platform featuring product catalog browsing with detailed search, order guide, shipping list, shipping tracking, reorder list, and complete order history functionality that enables seamless retail partnerships and re-ordering.
• Inventory Management System State-of-the-art inventory management technology monitoring stock levels in real-time, predicting future inventory needs, and ensuring accurate order fulfillment across more than 100,000 unique stocking SKUs from Las Vegas and Memphis warehouses.
• E-Commerce Services Robust e-commerce support for vendors including online catalog and data management, purchase order management and fulfillment, shipping and routing, invoicing and dispute management, and relationship management with e-commerce providers.
• Value Added Services Comprehensive value-added services including product return management, product assembly (components to finished goods and combination packs), packaging/repackaging solutions, custom labeling, master case breakdowns, product refurbishment, and marketing services with market analysis and promotional campaigns.
• Omni-Channel Distribution Distribution services providing vendors with access to retail channels including traditional retail outlets, e-commerce platforms, big-box retailers via EDI fulfillment, interactive television marketing, and traditional print catalogs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in stockouts for regional retailer
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ShipMonk: Multi-channel e-commerce fulfillment and distribution platform serving SMB and mid-market brands with omnichannel distribution, value-added services, and integrated technology — direct comparable to PMD's SMB-vendor-centric service model.
• DCL Logistics: E-commerce fulfillment and value-added distribution services provider serving consumer brands with similar omni-channel capabilities including kitting, assembly, and branded packaging.
• TAGG Logistics: Third-party logistics provider offering omni-channel fulfillment, distribution, and value-added services to similar retail and brand customers across multiple product categories.
• ShipBob: E-commerce fulfillment and distribution platform purpose-built for SMB and growth-stage brands, combining distributed warehouses with software — competing for the same small/mid-manufacturer vendor base as PMD.
• Saddle Creek Logistics Services: Third-party logistics provider with multi-channel fulfillment and distribution operations serving retailers and brands, with comparable value-added services such as kitting, returns, and assembly.
• ModusLink: Supply chain and distribution services provider serving consumer products companies with fulfillment, kitting, returns management, and value-added services — closely comparable in scope and customer profile to PMD.

Broad incumbents

• Radial: Enterprise-scale e-commerce fulfillment and omnichannel distribution services for large retailers and brands; broader/incumbent footprint than PMD but directly overlapping in omni-channel distribution and order management technology.
• Kenco Group: Large third-party logistics provider offering distribution, fulfillment, and integrated supply chain solutions across multiple industries — a broader incumbent offering the same underlying services as PMD at greater scale.
• Dot Foods: Largest food-industry redistributor in North America with a multi-category, multi-SKU redistribution model across thousands of customers — analogous in business model (broadline redistribution to SMBs) though specialized to foodservice.

Emerging players

• Faire: Wholesale marketplace and platform connecting independent brands with retailers; an emerging tech-enabled alternative to traditional distributors like PMD that is increasingly competing for the same SMB-brand-to-retailer flow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PMDWD

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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