What AFP Industries does

AFP Industries, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned industrial distributor and system integrator founded in 1971 in Richmond, Virginia, and headquartered in North Chesterfield, VA. The company distributes Parker Hannifin hydraulic, pneumatic, hose-and-fitting, filtration, and automation components across six southeastern states (Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida) through 13 ParkerStore retail locations and a Greensboro, NC Operations Center, supplemented by 13 complementary brand lines (Sprecher+Schuh, Denison, Omron, MTS Sensors, Daman, Lovato, IQAN, NoShok, Reelcraft, Vanguard, Unitronics, Temposonics, Enerpac).

Beyond distribution, AFP operates an in-house fabrication business delivering custom hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-hydraulic engineered systems, electrical control panels (basic motor control through VFD and servo panels), pneumatic assemblies, and custom kitting. Service capabilities include vendor-managed inventory programs, on-site mobile hose truck installations, certified Parker Ultra-High Pressure hose assemblies up to 55,000 psi, and two dedicated Hydraulic Service & Repair Centers (Summerville, SC; Grovetown, GA) with heavy-duty cylinder repair including a 30-foot bench, Torque Monster head producing 40,000 ft-lbs of torque, and overhead crane capacity of 7.5 tons.

AFP serves OEMs, industrial plants, defense contractors under ITAR certification, shipbuilders, mining operations, power generation facilities, mobile equipment manufacturers, food processors, specialty machinery builders, contractors, and transportation customers. Revenue derives from hardware distribution (components and assemblies), engineering and integration professional services, vendor-managed inventory subscriptions, hydraulic repair and refurbishment, and turnkey custom system builds. Pricing is quote-based and relationship-driven; the go-to-market combines field sales for enterprise accounts, inside sales for OEM and recurring orders, VMI embedding inside customer facilities, walk-in retail at ParkerStores, and on-site installation fleets. The company is privately held by the Kish family (Wayne Kish as President since 2003), with no disclosed private equity or institutional ownership.

Name

AFP Industries

Legal name

AFP Industries, Inc.

Website

https://afpind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AFP Industries is a privately held Parker Hannifin distributor and system integrator operating 13 ParkerStores and one Operations Center across six southeastern US states, serving OEMs, industrial plants, defense contractors, and contractors with hydraulic, pneumatic, automation components, custom engineered systems, on-site installation, VMI, and hydraulic repair services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Power Distribution

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sensors & Instrumentation Electronics Manufacturing Services (Transmitters, analyzers, industrial sensors) (IMAGAGAL)

Keywords

• Hydraulic components distribution
• Pneumatic systems integration
• Motion and control solutions
• Industrial fluid power
• Engineered hydraulic systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Distribution of Parker Hannifin hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation components including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, filters, hose, fittings, and connectors through 13 ParkerStore retail locations and direct sales.
2. Custom System Integration: Design and fabrication of custom hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-hydraulic systems for industrial and mobile applications. Revenue generated from engineering, fabrication, and integration services.
3. Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI): AFP oversees storeroom bins and ensures timely replenishment for OEMs and customers, providing inventory monitoring, efficient order processing, and flexible inventory management services.
4. Custom Kitting: Custom kitting solutions that organize and package components for faster installation, fewer errors, and simplified replenishment. Revenue from pre-assembled, organized, and packaged component kits.
5. Hydraulic Repair Services: Hydraulic cylinder repair, component restoration, and precision diagnostics services through dedicated Hydraulic Service & Repair Centers in Summerville, SC and Grovetown, GA.
6. ParkerStore Retail: Retail sales of fluid connector components with while-you-wait service on hydraulic and pneumatic hose assemblies at 13 ParkerStore locations across 6 southeastern states.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AFP Industries is a Parker Hannifin distributor and systems integrator that supplies hydraulic, pneumatic, hose and fittings, filtration, and automation components to industrial customers across the southeastern United States. The company operates 13 ParkerStore retail locations providing while-you-wait hose assembly service and fluid connector components, and complements distribution with custom engineered systems fabrication, electrical and pneumatic assemblies, kitting, vendor-managed inventory, on-site installation, certified ultra-high pressure hose assemblies, and hydraulic service and repair.

Product overview

AFP Industries is a distributor and integrator of hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation technologies throughout the Southeast United States. The company distributes Parker Hannifin and partner-brand components across five core product categories: Hydraulics (pumps, motors, cylinders, valves), Pneumatics (actuators, cylinders, valves, FRLs), Hose & Fittings (hydraulic/pneumatic hose, connectors, quick couplings), Filtration (hydraulic/lube filters, air filtration), and Automation (motion control, sensors, VFDs, HMI panels). These products are distributed through 13 ParkerStore retail locations and supported by 2 Hydraulic Service & Repair Centers. AFP complements distribution with engineering services including Engineered Systems (custom hydraulic/pneumatic/electro-hydraulic system design and fabrication), Electrical Assemblies, Pneumatic Assemblies, Kitting, Vendor-Managed Inventory, On-Site Installations, and Certified Ultra High Pressure Hose Assemblies. The company holds ITAR certification for military/defense work and recently partnered with Vanguard Commercial Power for electrification solutions for OEMs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ParkerStores: Retail locations offering hydraulic and pneumatic hose assemblies, fittings, and fluid connector components with while-you-wait service
• The AFP Connection
• Vanguard Battery Technology Partner

Products and services

• Hydraulics Full line of hydraulic products including pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, filters, coolers, accumulators, cartridge valves, and manifolds engineered for strength, reliability, and performance in the most demanding industrial applications. Distributed to OEMs, industrial plants, and contractors across the southeastern US.
• Pneumatics
• Hose & Fittings
• Filtration
• Automation
• Engineered Systems
• Electrical Assemblies
• Pneumatic Assemblies
• Kitting
• Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)
• On-Site Installations
• Certified Ultra High Pressure Hose Assemblies
• Hydraulic Service & Repair Centers
• Parker Hose Crimper Program
• Vanguard Electrification Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• While-you-wait service eliminates downtime for hydraulic and pneumatic hose repairs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vanguard Commercial Power (Briggs & Stratton)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024AFP Industries joined Vanguard Commercial Power's growing network of Battery Technology Partners dedicated to advancing electrification across the compact equipment industry. This partnership enables AFP to deliver custom-engineered hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-hydraulic systems that integrate Vanguard's Lithium-Ion battery technology alongside AFP's fluid power expertise. AFP leverages Vanguard's proven battery technology while providing system integration, custom manufacturing, and repair services for OEMs developing next-generation electrified mobile and industrial equipment. Vanguard batteries are designed and assembled in the U.S. with an eight-year commercial limited warranty.
• Parker Hannifin CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFP Industries is a leading distributor of Parker Hannifin hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation products across the southeastern United States. The company operates 13 ParkerStores as authorized Parker locations and is a Certified Parker Ultra-High Pressure (UHP) assembler and distributor. AFP provides exclusive use of Parker components in custom hydraulic systems and maintains deep integration with Parker's product catalog, CAD resources, training programs, and the Parker Hose Crimper Program. AFP has held various Parker distributor tier designations including Parker Tier 1 Automation Distributor and Authorized Parker Hydraulic Tech Center.
• Multiple Brand Partners (Sprecher+Schuh, Denison Hydraulics, Omron, MTS Sensors, Daman, Lovato Electric, IQAN, NoShok, Reelcraft, Vanguard, Unitronics, Temposonics, Enerpac)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFP Industries distributes products from multiple complementary brand partners including Sprecher+Schuh (industrial controls), Denison Hydraulics (hydraulic components), Omron (automation and safety), MTS Sensors (position sensors), Daman (seals), Lovato Electric (electrical components), IQAN (electronic control), NoShok (pressure transducers), Reelcraft (cord reels), Vanguard (electrification), Unitronics (PLCs/HMI), Temposonics (linear position sensors), and Enerpac (hydraulic tools). These partnerships expand AFP's product portfolio beyond Parker offerings to provide comprehensive motion and control solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kaman Industrial Technologies: Industrial distribution subsidiary focused on bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and automation products. Kaman overlaps AFP's hydraulic/pneumatic distribution and engineered solutions offering for industrial customers.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Large US publicly-traded industrial distributor with a substantial fluid power and motion control segment (including bearings, power transmission, and hydraulic hose). AFP is a direct regional peer with overlapping Parker Hannifin distribution and system integration services, scaled to a smaller regional footprint.
• BDI (Bearings, Drives & Industrial Supply): US industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and material handling products through a network of regional branches. Directly comparable distribution model and product portfolio to AFP's wholesale + system integration offering.
• Motion Industries (Genuine Parts Company subsidiary): Major industrial parts distributor with strong fluid power, bearings, and power-transmission product lines across the US. Operates with a similar model combining distribution centers, field sales, and value-added services; directly comparable to AFP's ParkerStore + system-integration hybrid motion.
• Pirtek USA: Franchise-based hydraulic and industrial hose service network offering on-site and while-you-wait hose repair and replacement across the US. Mirrors AFP's ParkerStore retail model and while-you-wait hose assembly services for industrial and mobile-equipment customers.
• Brennan Industries: Manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic fittings, adapters, and hose components with global operations. Comparable to AFP's hydraulic hose and fittings product line and OEM supply relationship.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Global hydraulics manufacturer (pumps, motors, valves, cylinders) with direct sales and authorized distributor networks. A broad incumbent that supplies similar product categories AFP distributes through Parker, but operates at global scale and as a manufacturer rather than regional integrator.
• Parker Hannifin: AFP's primary product supplier and brand identity partner; a global manufacturer of motion and control technologies with direct OEM sales as well as an authorized distributor network. AFP's exclusive reliance on Parker products positions Parker as both critical partner and structural incumbent in the channel.
• Eaton: Global manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and fluid conveyance products with broad industrial channel partnerships. Comparable product categories to AFP's hydraulic offering but a multi-billion-dollar diversified industrial manufacturer rather than regional distributor.

Emerging players

• Stauff USA: Manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic accessories including clamps, filters, test points, and diagnostic equipment. Listed as one of AFP's distribution partners, indicating overlap on complementary component categories rather than direct head-to-head competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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