The Rubber House

What The Rubber House does

The Rubber House is a Memphis, Tennessee-based wholesale distributor of industrial rubber products, operating as a division of Mid-South Rubber since 1985. The company supplies conveyor belting, industrial hose, fittings, couplings, and conveyor components to wholesale distributors who resell to industrial end-users across the Southeastern United States. Its product portfolio spans three core lines: heavyweight and specialty conveyor belts (Rock Pro, Rip Pro, Fibro Heat, Hot Pro and similar branded series for high-temperature, incline, and food-grade applications), industrial hose (push-lock, PVC, EPDM suction, chemical, tank truck, dredge sleeve, silicone/neoprene ducting), and conveyor components (pulleys, idlers, rollers, belt cleaners, impact beds, elevator buckets, fasteners).

The underlying operational capability centers on in-house fabrication services, including customized belt slitting, sidewall fabrication, belt vulcanizing, conveyor belt lacing, endless splices, and made-to-length hose and coupling assemblies. These fabrication services differentiate the company from pure resellers and enable cut-to-length and custom-specification supply. Distribution is conducted through a single Memphis warehouse with regional shipping scope, supported by a digital product catalog and basic social media presence.

The business model is transactional B2B distribution: revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales to wholesale distributors, with secondary revenue from custom fabrication and assembly services. Pricing is contact-based with no publicly disclosed rates. The company employs 11-50 people (with only two named: Branch Manager Matt Hammer and Warehouse staff Joseph Franklin) and does not disclose revenue. The value proposition centers on broad SKU coverage, in-house custom fabrication, fast service, and 30+ years of wholesale distributor relationships. No technology platform, proprietary software, patents, certifications, or AI capabilities are disclosed; the moat is operational and relational rather than technological.

Name

The Rubber House

Legal name

The Rubber House

Website

https://therubberhouse.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Rubber House is a Memphis-based wholesale distributor of industrial rubber products—conveyor belting, industrial hose, fittings, and couplings—serving wholesale distributors across the Southeastern US for over 30 years as a division of Mid-South Rubber.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber Products Distribution

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Molded & Extruded Industrial Rubber Parts (Custom Components) (IMANALAG)

Keywords

• Conveyor belting
• Industrial hose
• Rubber products
• Fittings couplings
• Wholesale distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Conveyor Belt Sales: Sale of heavy-duty conveyor belting products including heavyweight black rubber, lightweight food grade, specialty belts for high temperature, incline, and various industrial applications. Products sold as whole slabs or cut to preferred length.
2. Industrial Hose Sales: Sale of industrial hose products including air & water hose, push-lock hose, PVC hose, EPDM suction hose, chemical hose, tank truck hose, and food & beverage hose.
3. Conveyor Component Sales: Sale of conveyor components including pulleys, idlers, rollers, belt cleaners, plowes, impact beds, elevator buckets, and hardware.
4. Custom Fabrication Services: Customized belt slitting and fabrication, sidewall fabrication, belt vulcanizing, made-to-length hose and coupling assemblies, conveyor belt lacing, endless splices, and hole/bucket punching for elevator configurations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Rubber House is a wholesale distributor of industrial rubber products supplying conveyor belting, industrial hose, fittings, couplings, and conveyor components to wholesale distributors for over 30 years. The company stocks heavyweight and lightweight belting, food-grade and high-temperature options, and offers in-house custom fabrication services including belt slitting, vulcanizing, sidewall fabrication, made-to-length hose assemblies, and endless splicing.

Product overview

The Rubber House is a wholesale distributor of industrial rubber products serving the market for over 30 years. The company operates as a division of Mid-South Rubber and offers three core product lines: Conveyor Belting (heavyweight products including Rock Pro, Rip Pro, Wood Pro, Asphalt Pro, Fibro Heat, and Hot Pro series, plus lightweight options with V-Cleat, Diamond Top, and PVC belting), Industrial Hose (Push-Lock, General Purpose PVC, Lay-Flat, EPDM Suction, Hot Tar & Asphalt, Dredge Sleeve, Chemical, Silicone Ducting, and Neoprene Ducting, plus comprehensive fittings and couplings), and Conveyor Components (including pulleys, idlers, rollers, belt cleaners, plow systems, impact beds, fasteners, and elevator buckets). The company also provides fabrication services including custom belt slitting, sidewall fabrication, belt vulcanizing, and made-to-length hose assemblies. Products are distributed to wholesale distributors with emphasis on fast service and quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conveyor Belting Heavy-duty and lightweight conveyor belting including heavyweight black rubber (Rock Pro, Rip Pro, Wood Pro, Asphalt Pro, Fibro Heat, Hot Pro series), lightweight options (V-Cleat, Diamond Top, Rough Top, PVC, Zip-link, Tan Transmission), and skirt-board rubber in various widths and durometers. Sold as whole slabs or cut to preferred length for industrial material handling customers.
• Industrial Hose Industrial hose products including Push-Lock, General Purpose PVC, PVC Lay-Flat, EPDM Suction, Hot Tar & Asphalt, Dredge Sleeve, PVC Tank Truck, Chemical, Silicone Ducting, and Neoprene Ducting hoses in various sizes and temperature ratings for industrial applications.
• Hose Fittings and Couplings Complete range of hose fittings including Cam and Groove Fittings, Push-Lock Fittings, Chicago Couplings, Worm Drive Clamps, T-Bolt Clamps, Double Bolt Clamps, Hose Menders, Combination Nipples, and Shank Couplings.
• Conveyor Components Conveyor components including drum and wing pulleys (CEMA Rated, Mine Duty, Super Duty), idlers and rollers (CEMA B-F ratings, multiple configurations), belt cleaners and plows, impact beds with UHMW/SBR construction, mechanical belt fasteners (rivet, bolt, alligator, wire hooks) with installation tools, and elevator buckets in polyethylene, steel, urethane, and nylon with multiple bolt styles.
• Conveyor Fabrication Services Custom fabrication and service offerings including customized belt slitting and fabrication, sidewall fabrication, belt vulcanizing, made-to-length hose and coupling assemblies, conveyor belt lacing and endless splices, hole and bucket punching for elevator configurations, and custom belt fabrications for wholesale distributor and industrial customers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mid-South Rubberparent companyOthersThe Rubber House is a division of Mid-South Rubber. This is an internal corporate structure relationship rather than an external partnership. Mid-South Rubber is the parent company of The Rubber House division.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Apache Hose & Belting Inc. Industrial hose, belting, and conveyor product distributor with custom fabrication services serving OEM and distributor customers — directly comparable product mix and channel to The Rubber House.
• Hose & Rubber Supply: Distributor of industrial hose, fittings, and rubber products serving industrial customers — closely comparable distribution model and product breadth.
• Industrial Rubber Supply: Distributor and fabricator of industrial rubber sheet, hose, and conveyor products — overlaps directly with The Rubber House's belting, hose, and component offerings.
• Summit Rubber & Gasket: Wholesale supplier of industrial rubber products, gaskets, hose, and conveyor components with fabrication capabilities — directly comparable product set and customer base.

Others

• Mid-South Rubber: Parent company of The Rubber House; operates as a broader industrial rubber products entity providing scale and shared infrastructure to the division.

Broad incumbents

• Continental ContiTech: Major global manufacturer of industrial hose, conveyor belts, and rubber products — operates broadly across the same product categories with much larger scale than The Rubber House.
• Fenner Dunlop: Leading global conveyor belt manufacturer serving heavy industrial applications including aggregates and mining — overlapping with The Rubber House's core belting categories.
• Goodyear Engineered Products: Manufactures industrial rubber products including conveyor belts, power transmission belts, and hose — a broader incumbent overlapping with The Rubber House's product portfolio.
• Motion Industries: Large industrial MRO distributor carrying belts, hose, fittings, and conveyor components — broader incumbent competing for the same wholesale and end-user customers.

Regional players

• Texas Rubber Supply: Regional industrial rubber and conveyor product distributor based in Texas with similar product mix and B2B distribution model — operates in adjacent U.S. geography rather than overlapping the Southeast.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheRubberHouse
• Facebookfacebook.com/RubberHouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-rubber-house

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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