Simonson Oilfield Specialty Sales

What Simonson Oilfield Specialty Sales does

Simonson Oilfield Specialty Sales Inc is a privately held industrial distributor headquartered in Apple Creek, Ohio, that has supplied oilfield and pipeline equipment and specialty replacement parts to operators in Ohio and the surrounding region since its founding in 1990. The company carries a curated line card spanning pumps, bearings, mechanical seals, gaskets, packing, instrumentation, valves, and environmental remediation products, distributed under brand authorizations from manufacturers including Titan, NOV-GILL, SBC (Skinner Brothers Company), Noshok, Gearench, Guiberson, Double-Life, and PEAT Sorb/Naturesorb. A flagship in-house offering is a 15-SKU catalog of 250 Series Centrifugal Pump Parts — bearings, seals, gasket kits, packing, and shaft components — sold through both phone-based quoting and a WooCommerce-style e-commerce store at sos-sales.com with PayPal processing and customer login accounts.

The business operates with a small (1-10) headcount that combines an outside-sales force covering the Northeast US with inside sales/operations and administrative staff, and runs distribution from a single warehouse near Apple Creek. Pricing is quote-based rather than transparently listed online, and revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time product sales to oil and gas exploration-and-production companies, pipeline construction and maintenance firms, and walk-up/SMB purchasers via the online store. There is no proprietary technology platform; the company's competitive proposition rests on the breadth of its branded line card, the ability to source hard-to-find parts, and three decades of regional incumbency.

Ownership is closely held. Founder Tom Simonson (1954-2020) passed away in 2020, after which Brent Smith — who joined in late 2014 from Baker Hughes Atlas wireline and Simonson Construction Services — transitioned from outside sales to sales manager and then to President. Shirley Simonson continues to handle payroll, administration, and employee retirement plans. The company has not raised external funding, made acquisitions, or expanded materially beyond its Ohio/Northeast US footprint, and its digital presence is limited to its own e-commerce site and a Facebook page.

Name

Simonson Oilfield Specialty Sales

Legal name

Simonson Oilfield Specialty Sales Inc

Website

https://sos-sales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Simonson Oilfield Specialty Sales is a privately held, Apple Creek, Ohio-based industrial distributor (founded 1990) that supplies oilfield and pipeline equipment, specialty replacement parts, and 250 Series Centrifugal Pump components — sourced from brands such as Titan, NOV-GILL, SBC, Noshok, Gearench, Guiberson, Double-Life, and Naturesorb — to E&P operators and pipeline companies across Ohio and the Northeast US via quote-based outside sales and an e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oilfield Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Production Services & Artificial Lift (ESP, Rod Lift, Gas Lift, Chemicals) (EUALABAH)

Keywords

• Oilfield equipment supply
• Centrifugal pump parts
• Oilfield specialty distribution
• Pipeline industry supplies
• Pump replacement parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Apple Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated from selling oilfield equipment, pump parts, and related supplies to the oil and gas industry. Products include 250 Series Centrifugal Pump Parts and various oilfield specialty items from branded manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Simonson Oilfield Specialty Sales is a regional distributor of oilfield equipment and replacement parts, founded in 1990 and based near Apple Creek, Ohio. The company maintains a specialized catalog of 250 Series Centrifugal Pump Parts and serves as an authorized distributor for products from Titan, NOV-GILL, SBC, Noshok, Gearench, Guiberson, Double-Life, and PEAT Sorb/Naturesorb, serving oil and gas operators and pipeline companies in Ohio and the northeast US.

Product overview

Simonson Oilfield Specialty Sales is an oilfield and pipeline industry supplier based in Ohio, serving the industry since 1990. The company operates as a distributor of oilfield equipment and replacement parts, primarily offering 250 Series Centrifugal Pump Parts through their online store. The product line consists of 15 dedicated pump parts including bearing components (Inboard Bearing P25IBBRG, Outboard Bearing P25OBBRG, Bearing Lock Nut Kit P25BLNK), mechanical seal components (Mechanical Seal P25MS/TT-K, Backup Packing P25BP, Stuffing Box P25SB/MS), gasket and packing kits (Fluid End Gasket Kit P25FEGK, Power End Gasket Kit P25PEGK, Graphite Packing P25PMSG, King Packing P25PMSK, Packing Gland P25PG), shaft and bearing seals (Plain Shaft Sleeve P25SHSLV, Oil & Grease Seal Kit P25OSK), and water management components (Water Slinger Ring P25SRW, Gland Bolt Assembly P25GABA). The company also distributes products from partnered brands including Titan, NatureSorb/PEAT Sorb, NOV-GILL, SBC, Noshok, Gearench, Guiberson, and Double-Life. They operate an online e-commerce store alongside their physical warehouse near Apple Creek, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• P25BLNK Bearing Lock Nut Kit Bearing Lock Nut Kit for 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, used in oilfield pump maintenance and rebuilds by oil and gas operators.
• P25BP Backup Packing For Mechanical Seal Backup Packing for Mechanical Seal on 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, used as a secondary sealing element in oilfield pump applications.
• P25FEGK Fluid End Gasket Kit Fluid End Gasket Kit for 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, providing sealing components for the fluid end of the pump in oilfield operations.
• P25GABA Gland Bolt Assembly Gland Bolt Assembly for 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, used to secure the packing gland in the pump's sealing area.
• P25IBBRG Inboard Bearing Inboard Bearing for 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, supporting the inboard end of the pump shaft in oilfield applications.
• P25MS/TT-K Mechanical Seal Mechanical Seal for 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, providing primary sealing between the pump shaft and housing in oilfield applications.
• P25OBBRG Outboard Bearing Outboard Bearing for 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, supporting the outboard end of the pump shaft in oilfield applications.
• P25OSK Oil & Grease Seal Kit Oil & Grease Seal Kit for 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, providing seals for lubrication systems in oilfield pump applications.
• P25PEGK Power End Gasket Kit Power End Gasket Kit for 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, providing sealing components for the power end of the pump.
• P25PG Packing Gland Packing Gland for 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, used to compress packing material around the pump shaft.
• P25PMSG Graphite Packing Graphite Packing for 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, used as sealing material in stuffing boxes for oilfield applications.
• P25PMSK King Packing King Packing for 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, used as a primary sealing element in the stuffing box for oilfield pump applications.
• P25SB/MS Stuffing Box For Mechanical Seal Stuffing Box for Mechanical Seal on 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, providing housing for the mechanical seal assembly.
• P25SHSLV Plain Shaft Sleeve Plain Shaft Sleeve for 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, protecting the pump shaft from wear at sealing surfaces.
• P25SRW Water Slinger Ring Water Slinger Ring for 250 Series Centrifugal Pump, used to deflect water and contaminants away from bearings and seals.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TitancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct line carried by Simonson Oilfield. Titan is a manufacturer of oilfield equipment and pumps.
• PEAT Sorb / NaturesorbcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnvironmental product line for oil spill absorption and remediation. Naturesorb brand carried for oilfield environmental solutions.
• NOV-GILLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNOV-GILL brand products distributed through Simonson Oilfield for the oilfield industry.
• SBC (Skinner Brothers Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSBC/Skinner Brothers Company products included in Simonson Oilfield's product line card.
• NoshokcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNoshok instrumentation and valve products distributed for oilfield applications.
• GearenchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGearench tool and instrumentation products carried for oilfield industry distribution.
• GuibersoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuiberson products distributed through Simonson Oilfield for oilfield applications.
• Double-LifecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDouble-Life pump products distributed by Simonson Oilfield, including pumps referenced at doublelifecorp.com.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MRC Global: Distributes pipe, valves, fittings, and upstream oilfield equipment to energy customers across North America. Comparable as a multi-brand industrial/oilfield distribution business serving upstream operators with catalog sales.
• Forum Energy Technologies: Manufactures and distributes oilfield equipment and consumables, including pumping, intervention, and subsea products. Comparable product mix to Simonson's 250 Series pump parts and broader line card, with both manufacturing and distribution activities.
• DistributionNOW: Largest US distributor of oilfield and industrial products with national warehouse and e-commerce operations. Directly comparable to Simonson as a multi-brand oilfield equipment and parts distributor, though at vastly larger scale.
• Summit Sales and Equipment: Regional oilfield specialty sales and fabrication shop where current Simonson sales lead Toni Grande previously sourced hard-to-find parts. Comparable as a small regional oilfield specialty distributor with similar product breadth.

Broad incumbents

• NOV (National Oilwell Varco): Major oilfield equipment manufacturer whose NOV-GILL brand is one of Simonson's key distribution lines. Comparable because they are the OEM behind one of Simonson's anchor product lines and broadly serve the same oilfield customer base.
• ChampionX: Provides oilfield production chemistry, artificial lift, and production equipment solutions. Comparable as a broad-line oilfield supplier serving upstream operators with both consumables and equipment.
• Titan (oilfield equipment manufacturer): Manufacturer of oilfield pumps and equipment that Simonson distributes. Comparable as a supplier to the same end customers and as a brand owner in the 250 Series pump family.

Regional players

• Panhandle Oil Services Inc. Regional oilfield services company where current Simonson sales lead Toni Grande began her career in 2010. Comparable as a regional player in oilfield parts and services, though primarily operating outside Ohio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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