Bob Herbert & Associates
Bob Herbert & Associates is a Texas-based manufacturers' representative firm founded in 1980, sourcing valves, drilling, production, pipeline, and wellhead equipment from 20+ manufacturers for oil and gas operators, drilling contractors, and service companies across the Texas Gulf Coast region via four branch offices.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Bob Herbert & Associates does
Bob Herbert & Associates, Inc. is a privately held manufacturers' representative firm founded in 1980 and headquartered at 2213 Aldine Bender in Houston, Texas. The company functions as an outsourced direct-sales channel for 20+ oilfield equipment manufacturers, curating and representing lines across valves (ball, gate, check, needle, choke, butterfly, plug, knife), drilling equipment (BOPs, mud pumps, drill pipe protectors, safety valves, tong dies), production and pipeline equipment (wellhead gate valves rated to API 6A 15,000 PSI, hammer unions, swivel joints, chemical injectors, level measurement systems, lubricators, gaskets, flange insulation kits), instrumentation (pressure gauges, bi-metal thermometers, regulators), coatings (Tnemec, ISO 12944-6), environmental containment (PCC, Kengro), and pressure-vessel hardware (Stark Solutions ASME-coded doors). It also distributes patented tube fittings from Mako/Superlok. Customers are oil and gas operators, drilling contractors, and oilfield service companies across the Texas Gulf Coast, North Texas, and Central Texas, sourced through four branch offices (Houston, Victoria, Alice, Pleasanton) and a field-sales force.
The business operates on a pure commission-based revenue model (described internally as "affiliate_referral" revenue mechanics), monetizing spec-in and quoting activity rather than holding inventory or reselling under its own brand. Pricing is opaque and project-quoted per engagement; there is no e-commerce, no self-service portal, no API integration, and no digital marketing apparatus. Marketing and demand generation rely entirely on direct sales relationships and a website that functions as a product catalog with hyperlinks to manufacturer data sheets. Distribution is exclusively direct — field sales representatives handle enterprise buyers across the Texas operating geography, with no channel partners, resellers, or third-party distribution. The firm has no proprietary technology platform, no data assets, no AI/ML components, no SaaS productization, and no disclosed certifications beyond those inherited from represented principals (API 6A on TSI gates, ISO 9001:2015 on Pratt, ASME code stamps on Stark Solutions doors).
Ownership and governance appear concentrated within the Herbert family: Bob Herbert serves as President and is the listed founder; David Herbert is a contact at the Houston office; Mike Carter is Sales Manager for South Texas; Aaron Horton is Outside Sales at the Alice branch. Approximately 22 individuals are named across outside/inside sales, quoting, operations, and customer support functions, consistent with the disclosed 11-50 employee band. The legal entity is incorporated in Texas, USA, with no parent company, subsidiaries, institutional investors, private equity backing, funding rounds, or M&A history. Outcome economics are tied to upstream oil and gas capital expenditure cycles in the Texas Gulf Coast basin, and the 45-year operating history and stable four-office footprint indicate a mature, relationship-anchored regional industrial rep firm rather than a growth-stage venture.
Bob Herbert & Associates firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bob Herbert & Associates
- Legal name
- Bob Herbert and Associates, Inc.
- Website
- https://bherbert.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Bob Herbert & Associates is a Texas-based manufacturers' representative firm founded in 1980, sourcing valves, drilling, production, pipeline, and wellhead equipment from 20+ manufacturers for oil and gas operators, drilling contractors, and service companies across the Texas Gulf Coast region via four branch offices.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bob Herbert & Associates industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Oilfield Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Oilfield & Refining Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAI)
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Where Bob Herbert & Associates is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Bob Herbert & Associates business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Manufacturer Representative Commissions: Acts as the sales and service side for oilfield equipment manufacturers. Generates revenue through commissions on products sold to oil and gas industry customers in the Texas Gulf Coast region.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Bob Herbert & Associates product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bob Herbert & Associates is a manufacturers' representative firm that provides sales and service coverage for oilfield equipment manufacturers in the Texas Gulf Coast, North and Central Texas markets. The company sources and supplies valves (ball, gate, check, choke, needle, plug, knife gate), wellhead systems, drilling equipment (BOPs, drill pipe accessories, mud system components), production and pipeline equipment (chemical injectors, flow controls, level measurement), environmental and spill response products, industrial coatings, and safety equipment from 20+ represented manufacturers. Revenue is generated through commissions on products sold to oil and gas industry buyers, with four Texas office locations providing direct customer engagement.
Product overview
Bob Herbert & Associates is an industrial equipment distributor and sales representative serving the Texas Gulf Coast, North and Central Texas since 1980. The company operates as the sales and service arm for multiple oilfield equipment manufacturers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of valves (ball valves, gate valves, check valves, choke valves, plug valves), drilling equipment (BOPs, mud pumps, drill pipe accessories), production and pipeline equipment (chemical injectors, level measurement systems, flow controls), safety equipment (derrick belts, fall arrest harnesses), and environmental products (absorbents, spill containment). The product line includes representations from manufacturers including C&C, WSI, EZ Flow, Tnemec, TSI, SPM/Kemper, Stark Solutions, PCC, BHDE, Demco, Mayco, Remco, CSN, OCI, Norriseal Wellmark, Kengro, LaMOT/Groth, Kenco, Lewis Products, Mako, Pratt, and Step-Ko. Products are organized into three main categories: Manufacturers (represented brands), Production/Process/Pipeline equipment, and Drilling Equipment. The company has four Texas locations (Houston, Victoria, Alice, and Pleasanton) and provides specification sheets and direct links to manufacturer data sheets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- C & C Products (Ball, Needle, Check, Gate, Plug Valves; Hammer Unions; Swivel Joints) Ball valves, needle valves, check valves, cast steel gate valves, plug valves, pup joints, integral fittings, swivel joints, hammer unions, and related oilfield flow control equipment for oil and gas customers in Texas.
- WSI Wellhead Systems (Casing Heads, Tubing Heads, Blow Out Preventers) Wellhead systems including casing heads (to 3,000 PSI W.P.), tubing heads, adapter flanges, belled nipples, blow out preventers, polished rod clamps, rod rotators, stuffing boxes, flow tees, and spill containment equipment for oil and gas operators.
- EZ Flow Chokes and Flow Control Adjustable chokes, positive chokes, long nose heater chokes, production chokes, flow control parts, trim sets, stems, seats, flow beans, plug valves, and flow line check valves for production operations.
- Tnemec Industrial Coatings Industrial paints and coatings for corrosion protection, ISO 12944-6 certified products for various environmental conditions serving oilfield and industrial customers.
- TSI Wellhead Gate Valves (API 6A) Wellhead gate valves (API 6A rated 2000/5000/10,000/15,000 psi), actuated gate valves, frac gate valves, and choke and kill manifold valves.
- SPM/Kemper Unions, Swivels, and Hammer Unions Integral union end fittings, high pressure check valves, plug valves, relief valves, steel hose assemblies, swivel joints, hammer unions, C&C hose, mud tank unions, and pit unions for drilling and production operations.
- Stark Solutions Pressure Vessel Doors and Quick Opening Closures Pressure vessel doors (6" through 84") with ASME Code Stamp, Pig Reporter monitoring systems, and quick opening closures in S-500 threaded, S-2000 clamp ring, and S-3000 internal designs.
- PCC Environmental Containment Products Environmental containment products including bird cones, chemical drum containers, Cobra II/III double containment sumps, load line containment, pig catchers, spill utility trays, and TRAPPER stuffing box leak containment systems.
- BHDE Drilling Equipment Comprehensive drilling equipment including Air-O-Seal tubes, baffle plates, bit subs, BOP packing elements, centrifugal pumps, spinning chain, choke nipples, drill pipe protectors, elevator straps, expansion joints, mud guns, mud hoppers, pulsation dampener diaphragm kits, rotary slips, safety valves, tong dies, venturi tubes, and washpipe packages.
- Demco High-Pressure Gate and Butterfly Valves High-pressure gate valves (5000/7500# WP), butterfly valves, drilling gate valves, mud gate valves, and choke and kill gate valves (part of Cameron/Schlumberger) for oil and gas applications.
- Mayco Oil Country Tubular Products API oil country tubular products (J-55, N80), bull plugs, couplings, oil field tubular fittings, specialty fittings, swages, and flow tees.
- Remco Chemical Injectors and Pipeline Repair Products Chemical injectors, collar leak clamps, flow line check valves, pipeline repair clamps, polished rod lubricators, tapered screw leak plugs, tank patches, and sleeve couplings for pipeline and production repair operations.
- CSN Lubrication and Valve Maintenance Equipment Air-operated grease pumps, auto hand grease guns, gun hoses and accessories, plug valve lubricants, lubrication adapters and tools, pipeline valve adapter kits, emergency valve sealant ("Seal It"), specialty valve lubricants, valve cleaners and flush, valve fittings, and "Yellow Jacket" frame mounted grease guns.
- OCI Gauges and Measurement Instruments Pressure gauges, thermometers (bi-metal), and level measurement instruments for industrial measurement applications.
- Norriseal Wellmark Control Valves, Regulators, and Level Controls Dump valves, control valves, fuel gas shutoff valves, in-service test tools, Mizer-no bleed pilot valves, multiple orifice valves, pneumatic and electric level controllers and switches, pressure controllers, probe and plug pressure provers, regulators, safety relief valves, air/gas regulators, level switches, and liquid level controls.
- Kengro Environmental Absorbents and Spill Response Environmental absorbents, bilge socks, booms, oil boom/socks, and organic absorbent bio remediation agents for spill response and environmental cleanup.
- LaMOT/Groth Relief Valves, Arrestors, and Tank Equipment Pressure/vacuum relief valves, pilot-operated relief valves, fiberglass reinforced plastic valves, vacuum breakers, emergency vents, gauge hatches, tank blanketing valves, flame arrestors, detonation arrestors, and fabricated engineered products.
- Kenco Chemical Process Equipment and Level Measurement Chemical process equipment, electronic/mechanical level measurement systems, liquid level controls, low flow meters, no flow safety switches, oil level controllers/switches, oil supply tanks and stands, site flow indicators, and gauges valves.
- Lewis Products Rig Safety and Fall Protection Equipment Ball bearing swivels, brake pads and linings, cable installation pulling grips, rig canvas, derrick safety belts, derrick light safety cable, derrickman safety belts, fall arrest harnesses, snake grips, oil field bundle keepers, steel tail ropers, suspension grips, and general swivels.
- Mako/Superlok Tube Fittings and Instrumentation Valves Tube fittings (single/double ferrule), stainless steel tubing, tubing benders, quick connect valves, metal hose, plug valves, ball valves, needle valves, instrumentation fittings, relief valves, check valves, isolator valves, manifold valves, purge valves, cryogenic valves, toggle valves, and block and bleed valves. Includes tube fitting patent referenced for MAKO/Superlok products.
- Pratt Knife Gate Valves Knife gate valves for industrial applications, ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer.
- Step-Ko Gaskets, Insulating Joints, and Pipeline Protection AssureaKote coated U-bolts, Assureaseal critical service gaskets, flange insulating gasket kits, monolithic insulating joints, pipeline markers, heat shrink sleeves, pipe wrap tapes, moisture seal tank chime seals, insulated enclosure buildings, and test stations.
Companies that use Bob Herbert & Associates
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Bob Herbert & Associates technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Bob Herbert & Associates partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- C & C ValvescoreRepresented manufacturer of ball valves, needle valves, check valves, gate valves, hammer unions, integral fittings, and swivel joints for oilfield applications.
- WSI (Wellhead Systems)coreRepresented manufacturer of casing heads, tubing heads, adapter flanges, blow out preventers, and wellhead components up to 3,000 PSI working pressure.
- Step-KocoreRepresented manufacturer of AssureaKote coated U-bolts, Assureaseal critical service gaskets, flange insulating gasket kits, monolithic insulating joints, pipeline markers, heat shrink sleeves, and insulated enclosure buildings.
- TnemecminorRepresented manufacturer of industrial paints and coatings with ISO 12944-6 certification.
- TSI (Texas Steel & Iron)coreRepresented manufacturer of wellhead gate valves (API 6A rated 2000-15000 PSI), actuated gate valves, frac gate valves, and choke & kill manifold valves.
- SPM/KempercoreRepresented manufacturer of integral union end fittings, high pressure check valves, plug valves, relief valves, steel hose assemblies, swivel joints, hammer unions, and mud tank unions.
- Stark SolutionscoreRepresented manufacturer of door designs (6-84 inch) with ASME Code Stamp, pig reporters, and quick opening closures (S-500, S-2000, S-3000 series).
- PCC (Pollution Control Corp)minorRepresented manufacturer of environmental containment products including bird cones, chemical drum containers, cobra containment sumps, pig catchers, spill utility trays, and TRAPPER stuffing box leak containment.
- BHDE (Bob Herbert Drilling Equipment)coreRepresented manufacturer of comprehensive drilling equipment including air-O-seal tubes, bit subs, BOP packing elements, centrifugal pumps, chain, drill pipe protectors, mud guns, safety valves, and complete fluid end expendables.
- PrattminorRepresented manufacturer of knife gate valves with ISO 9001:2015 certification.
- RemcocoreRepresented manufacturer of chemical injectors, collar leak clamps, flow line check valves, pipeline repair clamps, polished rod lubricators, and tank patches.
- MaycocoreRepresented manufacturer of API oil country tubular products (J-55-N80), bull plugs, couplings, oil field tubular fittings, specialty fittings, and swages.
- OCI InstrumentsminorRepresented manufacturer of pressure gauges, thermometers (bi-metal), and level measurement instruments.
- Norriseal WellmarkcoreRepresented manufacturer of air/gas regulators, control valves, dump valves, fuel gas shutoff valves, level switches/controllers, pressure controllers, and safety relief valves.
- KengrominorRepresented manufacturer of absorbents, bilge socks, booms, oil boom/socks, and organic absorbent bio remediation agents for environmental cleanup.
- LaMOT/GrothcoreRepresented manufacturer of pressure/vacuum relief valves, pilot-operated relief valves, fiberglass reinforced plastic valves, flame arrestors, detonation arrestors, tank blanketing valves, and emergency vents.
- Lewis ProductsminorRepresented manufacturer of ball bearing swivels, brake pads/liners, rig canvas, derrick safety belts, fall arrest harnesses, and steel tail ropers.
- KencocoreRepresented manufacturer of chemical process equipment, level measurement devices, liquid level controls, low flow meters, oil level controllers, and site flow indicators.
- CSNcoreRepresented manufacturer of air-operated grease pumps, auto hand grease guns, gun hoses, valve lubricants, lubrication adapters, pipeline valve adapter kits, and Yellow Jacket grease guns.
- DemcocoreRepresented manufacturer of high-pressure gate valves (5000/7500# WP), butterfly valves, drilling gate valves, mud gate valves, and choke & kill valves (part of Cameron/Schlumberger).
- EZFlowcoreRepresented manufacturer of adjustable chokes, positive chokes, long nose heater chokes, production chokes, flow control parts, and flow line check valves.
- Mako/SuperlokcoreRepresented manufacturer of tube fittings (single/double ferrule), stainless steel tubing, quick connect valves, metal hose, plug/ball/needle valves, relief valves, check valves, and cryogenic valves. Holds tube fitting patent.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Bob Herbert & Associates competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hagerman & Company: Industrial sales representative firm with an oil & gas equipment focus. Operates with a similar manufacturers' rep model, working with multiple equipment OEMs to serve upstream and midstream customers.
- The Cain Company: Houston-area industrial and oilfield equipment sales representative firm covering similar Texas Gulf Coast and South Texas territory. Most directly comparable in business model (multi-manufacturer rep) and customer mix (operators, drilling contractors, service companies).
- Bracewell Industrial Sales: Industrial and oilfield equipment sales representative covering Texas. Operates with the same multi-manufacturer, commission-based model targeting upstream oil & gas customers.
- Pioneer Industrial Sales: Texas-based oilfield and industrial manufacturers' representative. Mirrors Bob Herbert's role as an external sales force for equipment OEMs serving operators and drilling contractors.
- Wilson Company: Houston-based manufacturers' representative serving industrial and oil & gas customers in the Texas Gulf Coast. Comparable multi-principal, commission-based model with similar product categories (valves, instrumentation, process equipment).
Broad incumbents
- ChampionX (formerly Champion Technologies): Global oilfield chemistry and production technology provider. Comparable end customers (E&P operators, service companies) and overlaps with Bob Herbert's chemical injection and production equipment lines, though at vastly greater scale.
- Waukesha-Pearce Industries: Houston-based oilfield equipment distributor and service provider with multiple Texas locations. Sells, rents, and services oilfield equipment directly to operators across the Gulf Coast — comparable geographic footprint and customer base to Bob Herbert, but at significantly larger scale and with proprietary service operations.
- SRS Distribution: Large multi-line industrial and oilfield equipment distributor with a branch network. Comparable role as an intermediary between equipment OEMs and end customers, though with significantly larger scale and broader product portfolio than Bob Herbert.
- Cameron (Schlumberger): Major OEM of wellhead systems, BOPs, valves, and drilling equipment — many of which are product lines Bob Herbert distributes (e.g., Demco, a Cameron/Schlumberger brand). Represents the upstream supply side that Bob Herbert sells into customers on behalf of.
Regional players
- Distribution One: Industrial equipment distributor serving upstream and midstream customers in adjacent U.S. basins. Comparable channel model to a multi-line oilfield rep, though with broader geographic reach and direct distribution rather than pure representation.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Profiles3 records
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Frequently asked questions about Bob Herbert & Associates
What does Bob Herbert & Associates do?
Bob Herbert & Associates is a manufacturers' representative firm that provides sales and service coverage for oilfield equipment manufacturers in the Texas Gulf Coast, North and Central Texas markets. The company sources and supplies valves (ball, gate, check, choke, needle, plug, knife gate), wellhead systems, drilling equipment (BOPs, drill pipe accessories, mud system components), production and pipeline equipment (chemical injectors, flow controls, level measurement), environmental and spill response products, industrial coatings, and safety equipment from 20+ represented manufacturers. Revenue is generated through commissions on products sold to oil and gas industry buyers, with four Texas office locations providing direct customer engagement.
Is Bob Herbert & Associates a public or private company?
Bob Herbert & Associates is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Bob Herbert & Associates founded?
Bob Herbert & Associates was founded in 1980. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Bob Herbert & Associates based?
Bob Herbert & Associates is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does Bob Herbert & Associates make money?
One revenue line is on record: manufacturer Representative Commissions.
Who are Bob Herbert & Associates's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hagerman & Company, The Cain Company, Bracewell Industrial Sales, Pioneer Industrial Sales and Wilson Company. Broad incumbents are ChampionX (formerly Champion Technologies), Waukesha-Pearce Industries, SRS Distribution and Cameron (Schlumberger). Distribution One is listed as a regional player.
Does Bob Herbert & Associates have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bob Herbert & Associates.
What industry is Bob Herbert & Associates in?
Bob Herbert & Associates's product category is Oilfield Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALABAL, Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment), with a secondary code of IMAEABAI, Oilfield & Refining Specialty Chemicals. Its NAICS code is 333132 and its SIC code is 3533.