What Geib Industries does

Geib Industries, Inc. is a privately held, Illinois-domiciled industrial distributor and custom hose assembler founded in 1947 and headquartered at 901 East Jefferson Street, Bensenville, IL. The company distributes hydraulic, industrial, corrugated metal, PTFE/Teflon, thermoplastic, and composite hose products along with fittings, couplings, valves, adapters, expansion joints, hose reels, and related fluid-handling components. It sells primarily to B2B industrial customers across multiple verticals including industrial manufacturing, oil/gas/refining, power generation, food and beverage processing, and mining/agriculture/material handling, with concentration in the U.S. Midwest (Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana).

The company's core offering combines broad multi-brand product distribution (Aeroquip/Eaton, Dixon, Synflex, Danfoss, Ham-Let, Boston, Kuriyama, Penflex, Walterscheid, Hannay, Reelcraft, Everflex, Thermoid, GoodYear) with proprietary value-added services: full-service custom hose assembly, custom metal hose fabrication, tube bending, hose testing and certification, hose repair/refurbishing, custom tagging/kitting/barcoding, on-site field engineering evaluation, and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) bin-stocking programs. Operational capabilities are supported by a proprietary selection methodology (the STAMPED framework: Size, Temperature, Application, Material, Pressure, Ends, Delivery), ISO 9001:2015 certification, NAHAD membership and Hose Safety Institute participation, and a UL listing. Distribution is executed through direct field sales, inside sales, a counter-service express store, company-owned truck delivery, and three wholly-owned subsidiaries (Capital Rubber Corporation, Hose Connections & Hydraulics in Hammond IN, and Midwest Flexible Hose in Butler WI).

Geib makes money through product resale margin on distributed SKUs, custom fabrication/services revenue, and recurring VMI/managed-services fees. GTM is sales-led and relationship-driven — primarily direct field sales to industrial customers supplemented by counter walk-in business and quote-based pricing. The company is led by President Chris Geib and operates with 101–250 employees. No funding rounds, equity investors, or public listing exist; ownership remains private and undisclosed.

Name

Geib Industries

Legal name

Geib Industries, Inc.

Website

https://geibind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Geib Industries is a private, Midwest-based industrial distributor and custom hose assembler (founded 1947, Bensenville IL) selling hydraulic, metal, PTFE, and thermoplastic hose products plus fittings, valves, and related fluid-handling components to B2B customers across manufacturing, oil & gas, food/beverage, and heavy industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bensenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Hoses, Fittings, Assemblies): One-time sale of hydraulic, industrial, metal, PTFE, thermoplastic, and composite hose products along with fittings, adapters, valves, and associated components.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Revenue from custom hose assembly, metal hose fabrication, tube bending, testing and certification services.
3. Bin Stocking/VMI Services: Ongoing inventory management services with recurring revenue from vendor-managed inventory programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Geib Industries is a wholesale distributor and value-added fabricator of industrial hose, fittings, and assemblies. The company sells a comprehensive range of hydraulic, industrial, corrugated metal, PTFE/Teflon, thermoplastic, and composite hose products together with complementary components such as quick disconnect couplers, expansion joints, adapters, valves, tubing, and hose reels. In-house services include custom hose assembly, tube bending, testing and certification, field engineering, hose repair, and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) bin stocking programs.

Product overview

Geib Industries is a hose and fittings distributor and manufacturer serving industrial customers since 1947. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of core products centered around hydraulic and industrial hose systems, fittings, and custom assemblies, along with complementary components including quick disconnect couplers, expansion joints, instrumentation equipment, and measurement devices. Their product ecosystem includes metal hose, Teflon (PTFE), thermoplastic, and composite hose types alongside mechanical components like adapters, valves, tubing, swivel joints, and hose reels. The company distinguishes itself through extensive service offerings including custom fabrication, hose assembly, testing and certification, field engineering, and vendor-managed inventory programs. Geib Industries operates as a value-added distributor representing multiple manufacturer brands while maintaining their own branded catalogs for metal hose solutions, ToolFlex, refinery applications, and FDA-compliant food and beverage products. The company primarily serves B2B industrial customers across diverse sectors including primary metals, power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and material handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Hose, Fittings, and Assemblies Complete range of hydraulic hose, fittings, and pre-assembled hose assemblies for high-pressure fluid power applications, serving OEMs and industrial maintenance buyers.
• Corrugated Metal Hose Assemblies Flexible corrugated metal hose assemblies designed for demanding applications in refining, chemical, and industrial environments.
• Industrial Hose, Fittings, and Assemblies General-purpose industrial hose, fittings, and custom assemblies for manufacturing and processing facilities.
• Teflon (PTFE) Hose, Fittings, and Assemblies Chemical-resistant Teflon (PTFE) hose products for applications requiring resistance to aggressive chemicals and high temperatures.
• Thermoplastic Hose, Fittings, and Assemblies Lightweight thermoplastic hose assemblies offering flexibility and chemical resistance for various fluid handling applications.
• Composite Hose Assemblies Multi-layer composite hose assemblies designed for transferring petroleum products, chemicals, and food-grade materials.
• Hose Reels Hose reels for safe storage and controlled deployment of air, water, and fluid hoses.
• Full Service Hose Assembly Custom assembly of hoses to customer specifications with quality testing and certification.
• Custom Metal Hose Fabrication Custom fabrication of metal hose assemblies for unique application requirements.
• Custom Tube Bending Custom tube bending services to customer-specified configurations and radii.
• Field Engineering and Evaluation Service On-site engineering assessment and evaluation of hose and fitting applications for industrial customers.
• Bin Stocking Assistance (VMI) Vendor-managed inventory program maintaining customer bin stock of critical hose products to reduce downtime.
• Hose Testing and Certification Pressure testing and certification services for assembled hose products.
• Hose Repair and Refurbishing Repair and refurbishing services for damaged or worn hose assemblies.
• Geib Truck Deliveries Company fleet delivery service for customer orders.
• Metal Hose Solutions Catalog Product catalog featuring Geib's metal hose product line with specifications and ordering information.
• Refinery Solutions Catalog Product catalog for refinery industry hose and fitting applications.
• Food and Beverage Solutions Catalog FDA-compliant product catalog for food and beverage processing applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system ensures consistent product quality and traceability

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aeroquip (Eaton)coreTechnology or IntegrationAeroquip (Eaton) is a major manufacturer represented by Geib Industries, providing hydraulic hose, fittings, and components including crimp fittings, refrigeration hose, aerospace couplings, and specialized connectors.
• DixoncoreTechnology or IntegrationDixon is a key coupling and fitting manufacturer represented in Geib's catalog, offering quick couplings, brass fittings, and industrial fittings.
• SynflexcoreTechnology or IntegrationSynflex (Eaton) thermoplastic hose and fittings manufacturer represented in Geib's product offerings.
• Danfoss PowerSourceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeib Industries products are distributed through Danfoss PowerSource platform, providing digital catalog access to 200,000+ hydraulic products with specifications and CAD files.
• Ham-LetcoreTechnology or IntegrationHam-Let is an instrumentation and tube fitting manufacturer represented in Geib's coupling and fitting catalog.
• BostoncoreTechnology or IntegrationBoston products including hose and fittings are represented in Geib Industries' product offerings.
• KuriyamacoreTechnology or IntegrationKuriyama industrial hose and couplings manufacturer providing products through Geib's catalog.
• PenflexcoreTechnology or IntegrationPenflex flexible metal hose manufacturer represented in Geib's product catalog.
• WalterscheidcoreTechnology or IntegrationWalterscheid hydraulic fittings and components represented in Geib's catalog offerings.
• HannaycoreTechnology or IntegrationHannay hose reels manufacturer represented in Geib's product catalog.
• ReelcraftcoreTechnology or IntegrationReelcraft hose reel manufacturer represented in Geib's catalog.
• NAHAD (National Association of Hose and Accessories Distributors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeib Industries is a member of NAHAD and participates in the Hose Safety Institute, adhering to industry standards and guidelines for hose assembly design, fabrication, handling and management.
• EverflexcoreTechnology or IntegrationEverflex (Eaton) flexible hose products represented in Geib's industrial hose catalog.
• ThermoidcoreTechnology or IntegrationThermoid industrial hose and couplings manufacturer in Geib's product lineup.
• GoodYearcoreTechnology or IntegrationGoodYear industrial hose products represented in Geib's catalog.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brennan Industries: Brennan manufactures hydraulic fittings, adapters, and tube/pipe fittings for OEMs and distributors. It is a direct comparable in hydraulic fittings and adapters, the same core category Geib sells into.
• Flexaust: Flexaust manufactures industrial hose, ducting, and flexible ducting products for material handling, dust collection, and fume control — overlapping with Geib's ducting and industrial hose product lines.
• Gates Industrial: Gates is a global manufacturer of hydraulic and industrial hose, belts, and fluid power products. It is the most direct comparable as a branded hose and fittings producer competing in many of the same end-markets (hydraulics, industrial manufacturing, oil & gas) that Geib serves.
• Dixon Valve & Coupling: Dixon manufactures and distributes couplings, fittings, and hose assemblies for industrial, chemical, and food/beverage applications. It is a direct competitor in the coupling/fittings category and is also one of Geib's represented supplier brands.
• NewAge Industries: NewAge (AdvantaPure) manufactures plastic and silicone tubing, hose, and fittings with a strong food/beverage and bioprocessing focus — directly comparable to Geib's FDA-compliant food & beverage hose and fittings offering.
• Kuriyama of America: Kuriyama manufactures and distributes industrial and hydraulic hose, couplings, and accessories. It is a direct competitor and also a represented supplier of Geib, providing strong product overlap in hose and fittings.

Broad incumbents

• Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied is a large industrial distributor with broad MRO product coverage including fluid power. It competes for the same B2B industrial customers Geib serves, but at much larger scale and with a national footprint plus digital platform.
• Fastenal: Fastenal is a national industrial supply distributor with growing fluid power and MRO capabilities and a heavy on-site/inventory-managed service model that competes with Geib's VMI approach, albeit at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker is a diversified motion and control technologies leader with a major fluid connector and hose division. It serves the same industrial hydraulics and fluid handling end-markets at much larger scale and through both direct sales and distribution.
• Eaton: Eaton's Aerospace and Industrial sectors manufacture hydraulic hose, fittings, and fluid conveyance products under brands such as Aeroquip and Synflex — both represented by Geib. Eaton is a broad incumbent whose direct sales and OEM relationships can compete with or complement Geib's distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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