S.L. Fusco

What S.L. Fusco does

S.L. Fusco, Inc. is a family-owned industrial supply distributor incorporated in California and headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, CA, operating continuously since 1941. The company distributes a broad MRO and metalworking product portfolio organized around six core categories: abrasives (bonded, coated, non-woven, and loose grain/blasting media), cutting tools (end mills, drills, taps, inserts, saw blades, indexable tooling), adhesives and sealants, cutting fluids/coolants/lubricants, tape and packaging supplies, and safety/janitorial/sanitation supplies. End markets served are horizontally diversified across aerospace and defense, automotive and transportation, metalworking and fabrication, MRO and general industrial, composites and plastics, construction, medical device manufacturing, woodworking and cabinetry, and electronics, with documented AS9120B and ISO 9001:2015 quality certifications.

The company's operating technology is a Windows-based SQL Server ERP with EDI, custom reporting, and remote order entry, integrated with proprietary Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Focus on Solutions programs that deliver automated usage reporting by user, job, machine, or shift. S.L. Fusco warehouses inventory and delivers through four company-owned distribution centers in Rancho Dominguez (CA), National City (CA), San Leandro (CA), and Phoenix (AZ), with a company-owned truck fleet capable of point-of-use delivery inside customer facilities. Geographic reach covers California, Arizona, and Baja Mexico.

Revenue is generated through product distribution under a quote-based pricing model (no public price list), combined with managed-services revenue attached to VMI and the company's Cost Savings Program, which promises documented time-study-driven spend reductions reported in case-study form at 13–35% of annual customer spend. Distribution is multi-channel: territory-based field sales representatives walk job sites and conduct technical consultations, while a self-serve webstore serves mid-market reorders and account management. Leadership is multi-generational, with owner/CEO Jerry Rosin and President Eric Rosin (son) at the top, supported by a CFO, Director of Operations, and Director of Sales & Marketing; the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or external M&A activity.

Name

S.L. Fusco

Legal name

S.L. Fusco, Inc.

Website

https://slfusco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Family-owned since 1941, S.L. Fusco is an industrial supply distributor serving aerospace, automotive, and metalworking manufacturers across California, Arizona, and Baja Mexico with cutting tools, abrasives, adhesives, MRO, and safety products delivered from four regional distribution centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Dominguez

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Product Distribution: Distribution of industrial supplies including cutting tools, abrasives, adhesives, safety equipment, and MRO products. Revenue generated through product sales with competitive pricing and local delivery services.
2. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Services: Managed inventory programs where S.L. Fusco manages customer inventory levels, reducing stockouts and optimizing supply chain. Value-added service bundled with product distribution.
3. Cost Savings Program Services: Strategic process improvement consulting bundled with product supply. Includes time studies, purchase order consolidation, and documented savings reporting through Focus on Solutions program.
4. Freight and Delivery Services: Local delivery services through company-owned trucks and drivers from distribution centers. Items delivered freight-free as part of partnership programs with direct delivery to point of use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

S.L. Fusco is a family-owned industrial supply distributor operating since 1941, distributing abrasives, cutting tools, adhesives and sealants, cutting fluids and coolants, tape and packaging supplies, and safety/janitorial/sanitation products from leading manufacturers. The company also delivers value-added services including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), a Cost Savings Program, and regional distribution with company-owned trucks and EDI-capable ERP for customers in aerospace, automotive, metalworking, manufacturing, and MRO.

Product overview

S.L. Fusco is a family-owned industrial supply distributor (operating since 1941) offering a broad portfolio of MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) products organized around six core product categories: Abrasives (including bonded, coated, non-woven, and loose grain/blasting media), Cutting Tools (end mills, drills, taps, inserts, saw blades, and indexable tooling), Adhesives & Sealants (cyanoacrylates, epoxies, silicones, threadlockers), Cutting Fluids/Coolants/Lubricants (synthetic, semi-synthetic, and neat oils), Tape & Packaging Supplies (industrial and specialty tapes, stretch wrap, boxes), and Safety/Janitorial/Sanitation Supplies (PPE, facility safety, cleaning products). The company also provides value-added services including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), a documented Cost Savings Program (with reported 13–35% annual spend reductions), and regional industrial distribution supported by its own fleet and EDI-capable ERP. Its customer base spans aerospace, defense, automotive, metalworking, manufacturing, composites, construction, and MRO across California, Arizona, and Baja Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abrasives (Bonded, Coated & Non-Woven) Industrial abrasives for grinding, sanding, cutting, and surface preparation, including bonded wheels, coated belts/sheets/rolls/flap wheels, and non-woven discs/pads for cleaning, deburring, and polishing. Targeted at aerospace, metalworking, automotive, woodworking, and MRO customers.
• Loose Grain & Blasting Media Blasting abrasives and vibratory finishing media including aluminum oxide, glass bead, silicon carbide, steel shot/grit, ceramic grit, garnet, corn cob, walnut shell, plastic media, and boron carbide for surface preparation and vibratory finishing operations.
• Adhesives & Sealants Industrial adhesives and sealants including instant/cyanoacrylate adhesives, structural epoxies, methacrylates, silicone and polyurethane sealants, anaerobic threadlockers, retaining compounds, RTV silicones, and gasketing materials for aerospace, automotive, electronics, and MRO applications.
• Cutting Tools Precision cutting tools including end mills, drills, taps, inserts, reamers, saw blades, indexable cutting tools, milling, threading, and holemaking tools for CNC machining, metalworking, aerospace, automotive, and MRO customers.
• Cutting Fluids, Coolants & Lubricants Metalworking fluids including soluble oils/emulsions, semi-synthetic and synthetic coolants, straight/neat oils, tapping and threading fluids, and forming lubricants/way lubes designed to reduce heat, extend tool life, and improve surface finish.
• Tape & Packaging Supplies Industrial tapes and packaging materials including masking, duct, electrical, foil, foam, filament, packaging, double-sided, vinyl, water-activated, aerospace, and specialty tapes; plus stretch wrap, boxes, protective packaging, and tape dispensers.
• Safety, Janitorial & Sanitation Supplies Personal protective equipment (PPE), facility safety, fall protection, hearing and respiratory protection, gloves, safety eyewear, spill control, cleaning products, paper supplies, and restroom/sanitation products for manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, construction, and MRO customers.
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Inventory management program where S.L. Fusco manages customer stock levels, reduces purchasing workload, eliminates stockouts, and provides automated usage reporting by user, job, machine, or shift through the Focus on Solutions program.
• Cost Savings Program Strategic cost reduction program combining time studies, purchase order consolidation, inventory optimization, vendor list reduction, and documented savings reporting; customers reportedly realize 13% to 35% reductions in annual spend.
• Industrial Distribution Full-service industrial supply distribution across California and Arizona with local distribution centers, company-owned delivery fleet, and EDI-capable ERP system for customers in aerospace, automotive, metalworking, manufacturing, composites, and MRO.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13% to 35% reduction in annual spend through process efficiencies and supply chain improvements
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 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

52 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• 3M CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier partner for abrasives, safety products, and industrial adhesives. 3M products featured prominently including Cubitron II cloth belts, safety equipment, and adhesive solutions. Major supplier for bonded and coated abrasives.
• KennametalcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading cutting tool supplier featured in product offerings and cost savings case studies. Supplies indexable cutting tools, milling solutions, and precision tooling for metalworking applications.
• Norton CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor abrasives supplier providing bonded, coated, and non-woven abrasive products. Featured as primary supplier in abrasives category alongside 3M Company.
• Franklin AdhesivessecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial adhesives supplier offering construction and woodworking adhesives for manufacturing and fabrication applications.
• CordovasecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSafety products partner supplying gloves and personal protective equipment for industrial applications.
• LenoxsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSaw blade and cutting tool supplier featured in product offerings for metalworking applications.
• MasterfluidsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationMetalworking fluids and coolants supplier providing cutting lubricants for machining operations.
• KleiberitsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial adhesives supplier offering specialty adhesives for woodworking, construction, and manufacturing applications.
• PIP (Protective Industrial Products)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationSafety equipment supplier providing personal protective equipment including gloves, hard hats, and safety apparel.
• StarrettsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPrecision measuring tools supplier offering micrometers, calipers, and gages for quality control in manufacturing.
• WeilersecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAbrasive products supplier offering brushes, grinding wheels, and surface finishing products for metalworking.
• SandvikcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor cutting tool manufacturer supplying precision tools including end mills, drills, and inserts for CNC machining and metalworking operations.
• IscarcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrecision cutting tool supplier offering indexable cutting tools, milling cutters, and threading solutions for aerospace and manufacturing.
• SumitomocoreTechnology or IntegrationCutting tool manufacturer supplying precision milling, drilling, and turning solutions for industrial machining applications.
• DynabradesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCoated and non-woven abrasive products supplier for surface preparation, finishing, and polishing applications.
• MirkasecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCoated abrasives supplier offering sanding solutions for automotive, marine, and industrial finishing applications.
• LoctitesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial adhesives and sealants supplier offering threadlockers, retaining compounds, and structural adhesives for manufacturing.
• TitebondsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationWoodworking adhesives supplier offering professional-grade wood glues and construction adhesives.
• OSG Tap & DiesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationThreading solutions supplier offering taps, dies, and threading tools for precision machining applications.
• Garr ToolsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPrecision end mill and cutting tool manufacturer for CNC machining operations.
• GuhringsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPrecision drilling and machining tool supplier offering specialized drills and countersinks for manufacturing.
• Castrol IndustrialsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationMetalworking fluids and coolants supplier providing cutting oils, lubricants, and industrial fluid solutions in authorized areas.
• Master ChemicalsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationMetalworking fluid supplier offering precision coolants and cutting fluids for CNC machining applications.
• ClevelandsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCutting tool manufacturer offering drills, taps, and threading tools for industrial machining.
• Kimberly ClarksecondaryTechnology or IntegrationFacility maintenance and sanitation supplies including paper products, dispensers, and cleaning solutions.
• AnsellsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSafety glove manufacturer providing industrial hand protection including cut-resistant and chemical-resistant gloves.
• HoneywellsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSafety products supplier offering fall protection, respiratory protection, and industrial safety equipment.
• MoldexsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationRespiratory protection and hearing protection supplier offering disposable respirators and ear plugs for industrial safety.
• GOJOsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial hand care and sanitation supplier offering soaps, sanitizers, and dispensers for facility maintenance.
• MCR SafetysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPersonal protective equipment supplier offering safety glasses, gloves, and apparel for industrial applications.
• SAS SafetysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSafety equipment supplier offering disposable gloves, safety glasses, and protective apparel.
• Simple GreensecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial cleaning products supplier offering degreasers and cleaning solutions for facility maintenance.
• ZepsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial cleaning and maintenance supplier offering specialty cleaners, degreasers, and facility chemicals.
• Merit AbrasivessecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCoated and non-woven abrasive products supplier for finishing and surface preparation applications.
• Precision Cutting ToolssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized cutting tool manufacturer offering precision carbide tools for CNC machining operations.
• Micro 100secondaryTechnology or IntegrationPrecision carbide cutting tool manufacturer offering small diameter end mills and tooling for precision machining.
• OnsrudsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPrecision router bits and cutting tools supplier for woodworking, composites, and aluminum machining.
• Arc AbrasivessecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCoated abrasive products supplier offering sanding discs, belts, and sheets for metalworking applications.
• IndasasecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCoated abrasives manufacturer offering sandpaper and finishing products for automotive and industrial applications.
• PferdsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAbrasive and cutting tool manufacturer offering brushes, files, and grinding wheels for industrial applications.
• Radiac AbrasivessecondaryTechnology or IntegrationGrinding wheel and abrasive products manufacturer for precision grinding and metalworking operations.
• Cumi AmericasecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAbrasive products supplier offering bonded and coated abrasives for industrial grinding and finishing.
• WendtsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPrecision grinding wheel manufacturer offering superabrasive wheels for high-precision machining applications.
• WintersecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPrecision tool manufacturer offering cutting tools and grinding solutions for industrial machining.
• WinterthursecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPrecision grinding wheel manufacturer offering high-performance wheels for aerospace and industrial applications.
• AluChemsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAluminum oxide and abrasive materials supplier for blasting and surface preparation applications.
• GMA GarnetsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationGarnet abrasive supplier offering blast media for surface preparation and waterjet cutting applications.
• Washington MillssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAbrasive grain manufacturer supplying aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and specialty abrasives for industrial applications.
• Walther TrowalsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationVibratory finishing equipment and media supplier offering tumble finishing and surface treatment solutions.
• ImeryssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial minerals and abrasives supplier offering calcium carbonate and mineral-based blast media.
• ValimetsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAluminum shot and blast media manufacturer for shot peening and surface preparation applications.
• ErvinsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSteel shot and grit supplier for shot peening, cleaning, and surface preparation in aerospace and manufacturing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: One of the largest US industrial MRO distributors, serving metalworking, aerospace, and manufacturing customers with cutting tools, abrasives, and MRO supplies. Overlaps almost fully with S.L. Fusco's product and customer base, but operates nationally with significantly greater scale, catalog breadth, and technology investment.
• Fastenal Company: National industrial supply and fastener distributor with on-site vending, VMI, and FMI (Fastenal Managed Inventory) programs. Direct overlap with S.L. Fusco's VMI-led, sales-driven MRO model, but with vastly greater scale, technology, and on-site vending capabilities.
• Grainger: The largest US MRO distributor with a broad catalog of industrial supplies including cutting tools, abrasives, safety, and janitorial. Comparable product offering and customer segments to S.L. Fusco, but with national scale, sophisticated e-commerce, and extensive supply chain infrastructure.
• McMaster-Carr: Catalog-based industrial supply distributor with a famously broad SKU range and best-in-class e-commerce. Overlaps with S.L. Fusco on many industrial SKUs and customer segments, but competes primarily on catalog/e-commerce convenience rather than field sales and VMI.

Direct peers

• Applied Industrial Technologies: US-based industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and MRO supplies to manufacturing customers. Directly comparable in customer segments (metalworking, aerospace, automotive), product mix (cutting tools, abrasives, MRO), and value-added service model (VMI, technical support).
• Kaman Industrial Technologies: Industrial distributor specializing in power transmission, motion control, and MRO supplies to aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Comparable in customer base (aerospace OEMs and Tier 1s), value-added technical sales, and regional distribution model.
• Würth Industry North America: Industrial supply and fastener distributor serving automotive, aerospace, and heavy equipment OEMs with VMI, kitting, and supply chain management services. Directly comparable in VMI-led OEM supply model and aerospace/automotive customer mix.
• Bisco Industries: Distributor of fasteners, electronic components, and industrial supplies to aerospace, defense, and OEM customers. Comparable in aerospace/defense customer focus, regional US distribution model, and family/small-cap ownership profile.

Regional players

• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction): US distributor of construction and concrete-related supplies, tools, and safety products with a strong Western US presence. Overlaps with S.L. Fusco on safety, abrasives, and construction MRO categories, and competes in adjacent California/Arizona markets.

Emerging players

• Travis Pattern & Foundry / Spreitzer Tool (representative regional MRO peers): Independent industrial tooling and supplies distributors serving Pacific Northwest and West Coast manufacturers. Comparable scale, customer base (small-to-mid aerospace and metalworking shops), and field-sales-driven service model to S.L. Fusco.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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