Total Tool Supply, Inc.

What Total Tool Supply, Inc. does

Total Tool Supply, Inc. is a privately held B2B industrial tool and equipment distributor headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of diversified industrial conglomerate NEFCO. The company runs 14 branch locations and 2 dedicated distribution centers across the U.S. Midwest (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Kentucky) and Colorado, serving professional contractors, construction companies, and tradespeople. Its catalog spans more than 7,000 SKUs across 24 product categories — including abrasives, power tools, hand tools, safety equipment, rigging, welding, material handling, pneumatics, and concrete/masonry supplies — drawn from 90+ major brands such as Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt, PFERD, Ridgid, Klein Tools, and Greenlee, alongside a proprietary Total Tool Supply private-label line of approximately 95 SKUs.

The business model combines product distribution with four integrated service lines: equipment rental, rigging services (design, inspection, certified repair), certified tool repair, and overhead crane and hoist system design, installation, and servicing. Go-to-market is hybrid: dedicated sales representatives are assigned to approved commercial accounts that have completed a credit application processed through NEFCO's secure credit portal, and those accounts receive account-based online pricing and ordering through the totaltool.com e-commerce storefront; the site also supports direct B2C purchases and digital catalogs via dcatalog.com. Revenue mechanics are a mix of one-time product sales, usage-based equipment rental, professional services (crane/hoist and repair), and rigging hardware sales, all transacted through credit-approved accounts with billing typically on a monthly cadence.

The company's geographic reach is concentrated in the Midwest and Mountain regions of the United States, with no documented international footprint. Marketing and customer engagement run through the e-commerce platform, brand-tied promotional campaigns (DeWalt, Milwaukee, Werner, KNAACK), email newsletters, and digital catalogs. Total Tool Supply's value proposition rests on being a one-stop shop that combines broad product assortment, multi-state branch convenience, certified repair capability, and specialized rigging and crane/hoist services under a single account relationship backed by NEFCO's corporate infrastructure.

Name

Total Tool Supply, Inc.

Legal name

Total Tool Supply, Inc.

Website

https://totaltool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Total Tool Supply is a B2B industrial tool and equipment distributor serving construction professionals across 14 branches and 2 distribution centers in the U.S. Midwest and Colorado, offering 7,000+ products from 90+ brands plus rental, rigging, certified repair, and crane/hoist services as a NEFCO subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tool & Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing (333991), Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (33221), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic) (CRAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM), Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial tool supply
• Construction equipment distribution
• Tool rental services
• Rigging equipment supply
• Safety equipment wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sales of industrial tools and equipment across 24 product categories including abrasives, power tools, hand tools, safety equipment, and more. The company carries major brands like Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt, PFERD, and offers both proprietary Total Tool Supply branded products.
2. Equipment Rental: Tool and equipment rental services backed by expert service team to keep rental equipment job-ready.
3. Rigging Services and Equipment: Standard and custom rigging services, rigging inspections, rigging equipment sales, and certified repairs.
4. Crane and Hoist Systems: Overhead crane and hoist systems design, installation, and servicing for jobsites.
5. Tool Repair Services: Certified repair centers maintaining and repairing tools sold by the company.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Total Tool Supply is an industrial tool and equipment distributor serving construction professionals across 24 product categories including power tools, hand tools, abrasives, safety equipment, welding supplies, hydraulics, and material handling. The company also offers tool and equipment rental, certified tool repair, custom rigging design and inspection, and overhead crane and hoist system design, installation, and servicing. It carries 7,000+ products from 90+ major brands including Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt, PFERD, Klein Tools, Greenlee, and Ridgid.

Product overview

Total Tool Supply is a B2B industrial tool supplier operating as part of the NEFCO family. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial tools and equipment across 24 product categories including Abrasives, Adhesives/Sealants/Tape, Anchoring Solutions, Blades, Chemicals & Lubrication, Cleaning & Janitorial, Concrete/Tile/Masonry, Drill Bits, Electrical & Lighting, Electricians Tools, Hand Tools, Hydraulics, Ladders, Material Handling, Outdoor Tools & Equipment, Paint & Painting Supplies, Pipe Tools, Pneumatics, Power Tools, Rigging, Safety, Vehicle Maintenance, and Welding. In addition to product sales, Total Tool Supply provides complementary service offerings including Rental (tool and equipment rental), Rigging (custom rigging, inspections, and certified repairs), Repair (certified tool repair), and Crane & Hoist (design, installation, and servicing of overhead crane systems). The company carries major tool brands such as DeWalt, Milwaukee Tool, PFERD Tools, Klein Tools, Greenlee, Ridgid, MSA Safety, FallTech, and many others across its 16 branch locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Total Tool Supply, Inc. (Private Label): Company's own branded products sold under the Total Tool Supply name, including 95 product SKUs in categories such as tools and equipment.

Products and services

• Abrasives Industrial abrasives including flap wheels, grinding wheels, cutoff wheels, hand wire brushes, sanding products, wire cup brushes, and wire wheels for surface shaping and finishing in construction, metalworking, and welding applications.
• Adhesives, Sealants & Tape Adhesives, caulk guns, grout, sealants, shrink wrap, and various tapes including duct tape, electrical tape, masking tape, seam tape, strapping tape, and Teflon tape.
• Anchoring Solutions Mechanical anchors, anchor adhesives and tools, eyebolts, gas and powder tools, hooks and links, nail gun fasteners, wall anchors, and anchor accessories for secure fastening in various substrates.
• Blades Bandsaw blades, cable cutter blades, circular saw blades (metal and wood), diamond blades, hacksaw blades, jigsaw blades, oscillating blades, reciprocating blades, and shear blades.
• Chemicals & Lubrication Air tool oils, bug spray, cleaners and degreasers, cutting and tapping fluid, engine oils and chemicals, gasket sealant, grease, grease guns, lubes and oils, and spray bottles.
• Cleaning & Janitorial Batteries, brooms and brushes, carpet protectors, cleaners and soaps, floor cleaning compounds, mops and squeegees, rags and towels, tarps and poly, trash bags and cans, vacuums, and zip wall products.
• Concrete, Tile & Masonry Brooms and scrapers, buckets and trowels, cement, grout and mixers, edgers and groovers, masonry accessories and floats, placers and screeds, and rebar wire and caps.
• Drill Bits Annular cutter drill bits, bit tips and drivers, carbide burs, core drill bits, countersinks, extractors, fiberglass bits, glass and tile bits, holesaws, masonry chisels, masonry drill bits, reamer bits, step drill bits, tap and die drill bits, twist drill bits, and wood boring bits.
• Electrical & Lighting Cord ends and adapters, extension cords, flashlights, headlamps, jumper cables, light bulbs, and work lights.
• Electricians Tools Bending tools, carts and racks, crimping tools, cutters and strippers, electrical knockout tools, electrician meters, fishing and pulling equipment, label printers, and reel and pipe stands.
• Hand Tools Bolt cutters, chalk and chalk lines, chisels and punches, clamps, files and handles, hammers, hand saws, hand staplers, hex keys, inspection and retrieving tools, knives, levels, marking tools, masons line, measuring devices, nut drivers and screwdrivers, pliers, pry bars and alignment tools, rivet tools, snips, sockets, stamping and etching tools, vises, and wrenches.
• Hydraulics Hydraulic accessories, couplers, hoses, lifting equipment, pumps, and hydraulic tools.
• Ladders Extension ladders, ladder accessories, multi-purpose ladders, platform ladders, scaffold and accessories, step ladders, straight ladders, and twin step ladders.
• Material Handling Buckets and pails, carts and bins, hooks and poles, jobsite storage, material lifting equipment, pallet jacks, rope, sawhorse, steel strapping, and tool storage solutions.
• Outdoor Tools & Equipment Concrete equipment, generators, landscaping tools, outdoor equipment including chainsaws, compressors, fans, gas cans, heaters, pumps, hoses and accessories.
• Paint & Painting Supplies Inverted marking paint, paint brushes, paint containers, paint rollers, paint scrapers, and spray paint including rust tough and tough coat variants.
• Pipe Tools Pipe clamps and vises, pipe cutting tools, pipe freezing units, pipe inspection and cleaning equipment, pipe preparation tools, pipe testing equipment, pipe threading tools, propress tools and dies, and pipe wrenches.
• Pneumatics Air grinders, air hammers and scalers, air hose and fittings, air impact wrenches, breakers and tampers, chisels and bits, and pneumatic tool accessories.
• Power Tools Corded and cordless power tools including drills, grinders, heat guns, hole punchers, impact wrenches, mag drills, routers, sanders, saws (band, chop, circular, jig, miter, reciprocating, table), screwdrivers, shears, lasers, and vacuums.
• Rigging Products Cargo control, clamps and trolleys, lifting slings, manual chain hoists, rigging accessories, rigging chains, rigging hardware, and wire rope and cable products for safe lifting and load securement.
• Safety Air and gas monitors, air horns, confined space equipment, coolers and drinks, fall protection, fire protection, first aid, floor safety, head and eye protection, hearing protection, portable shelters, respiratory protection, road and barrier equipment, safety clothing and work wear, safety signs, security devices, and two-way radios.
• Vehicle Maintenance & Supplies Fleet maintenance supplies including additives and cleaners, fuel accessories, strapping, vehicle safety equipment, and vehicle storage solutions.
• Welding Cutting torch tips, helmets and filters, hoses and fittings, propane gas and torches, soldering tools, welding accessories, welding clothes, welding safety equipment, and welding wire and rods.
• Rental Services Rental tools and equipment from industry-leading brands, backed by expert service team to keep them job-ready.
• Rigging Services Standard and custom rigging, inspections, rigging equipment, and certified repairs to keep operations safe and compliant.
• Repair Services Certified repair centers that service tools sold by Total Tool, keeping tools working at peak performance.
• Crane & Hoist Systems Overhead crane and hoist systems designed, installed, and serviced to fit specific jobsite requirements.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Grainger (W.W. Grainger): One of the largest industrial distributors in North America, offering 1.5M+ SKUs across MRO, tools, and safety categories. Directly competes with Total Tool Supply's product breadth and B2B distribution model, serving many of the same construction and industrial customers.
• Fastenal: National industrial and construction supplies distributor with on-site vending and branch-based service. Overlaps with Total Tool's contractor customer base in fasteners, tools, and safety, with comparable branch-led go-to-market motion.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Large metalworking and MRO distributor offering cutting tools, hand tools, and shop supplies to industrial and construction customers. Closely comparable in product category mix and B2B relationship selling model.
• White Cap: Leading construction-focused distributor of tools, safety, and concrete/forming supplies across 400+ branches. Direct competitor serving the same professional contractor base with comparable product categories and branch density strategy.
• HD Supply (now White Cap Holdings): Formerly a public industrial distributor serving construction, infrastructure, and maintenance customers with tools, equipment, and supplies. Operates an overlapping product portfolio and multi-branch distribution model similar to Total Tool.
• Acme Tools: Regional industrial and construction tools distributor based in the upper Midwest, carrying major brands like Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Bosch. Direct competitor with overlapping geography and similar product/service mix serving professional contractors.
• Crescent Electric Supply: Midwest-based electrical and industrial distributor with branch operations across multiple states. Comparable B2B distribution model with similar customer profile and product overlap in tools, electrical, and safety categories.
• Ohio Power Tool: Regional power tool and industrial supply distributor with strong e-commerce presence serving contractors and tradespeople. Comparable in product focus areas (power tools, hand tools, accessories) and direct-to-contractor sales model.

Broad incumbents

• NEFCO (parent): Parent conglomerate of Total Tool Supply, a diversified construction supply distributor with multiple operating companies. NEFCO provides the corporate umbrella, financing, and procurement scale that enable Total Tool's operations.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Large industrial distributor specializing in fluid power, bearings, power transmission, and MRO supplies. Broader industrial focus with overlapping product categories in hydraulics, pneumatics, and tools serving similar industrial buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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