What Steiner Industries does

Steiner Industries is a privately held US manufacturer of welding and industrial personal protective equipment (PPE), founded in 1975 and headquartered at 5801 North Tripp Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The company produces a broad catalog of welding gloves (Stick, MIG, TIG, Pro-Series, Leather Palm, Drivers, Winter Insulated, Cut Resistant, Mechanics, Cotton, High Temperature), protective clothing (leather jackets/aprons/sleeves, Carbonized Fiber series, Weldlite FR cotton, FR Cotton/Leather Hybrids), welding blankets and rolls, welding screens, curtain wall partition systems, and accessories (Kevlar sleeves, helmet accessories, cable covers, fire safety). Its technical differentiation rests on material science: proprietary ThermoCore foam lining for thermal protection, Kevlar Spark Cuff construction, Carbonized Fiber fabric, and Nomex linings, organized across five quality tiers (Super Premium, Premium, Standard, Value, Economy) using a range of leathers (cowhide, goatskin, deerskin, elkskin, pigskin, kidskin) and FR materials.

The business model is a B2B wholesale hardware manufacturer selling through major industrial distributors — Fastenal, Grainger (US, Canada, Mexico), MSC Industrial Supply — plus regional distributors (Groves Industrial Supply, MSI, Weldfabulous) and the Zoro B2B marketplace, with direct phone/email sales support. Pricing is quote-based through distribution partners and is not publicly disclosed. The company's end customers are welding professionals (stick, MIG, TIG), industrial manufacturing and fabrication facilities, and trades/construction workers who require ANSI-rated cut resistance (A6 available) and flame/heat protection. Products meet ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 standards where applicable.

The company operates with 51-100 employees, no disclosed parent company or subsidiaries, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no management-team disclosures. The company has multiple branded sub-lines (IronFlex, MegaMIG, MegaTIG, SensiTIG, Heat Resistor, Weldlite, Weldlite Plus, Protect-O-Screen, ArcView, Velvet Shield, Sof-Buck, Heatloc, Z-Flex, ToughGuard, GoldenGlass, Pro-Series) that represent premium tiers and material-specific lines within the broader catalog. Distribution is North American-focused (USA, Canada, Mexico) via Grainger's regional networks.

Name

Steiner Industries

Legal name

Steiner Industries

Website

https://steinerindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Steiner Industries is a Chicago-based, privately held manufacturer (founded 1975) of welding and industrial personal protective equipment — including welding gloves, FR clothing, blankets, and screens — sold through major industrial distributors such as Fastenal, Grainger, and MSC Industrial Supply to professional welders, fabrication shops, and industrial manufacturers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment / Welding PPE

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Workwear, Uniform & Protective Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flame & Heat Protective Foundry/Welding Apparel (CRAAALAL), Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH), Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA)

Keywords

• Welding safety equipment
• Protective gloves
• Flame resistant clothing
• Welding blankets
• Industrial PPE

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Equipment Manufacturing and Distribution: Steiner Industries manufactures and distributes protective safety equipment including welding gloves, protective clothing, and welding accessories. Revenue is generated through wholesale distribution to industrial supply companies and direct B2B sales. The company operates on a traditional manufacturing and distribution model with products sold through authorized distributors and online marketplaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Steiner Industries manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of welding safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), including welding gloves (Stick, MIG, TIG), leather and flame-resistant protective clothing, welding blankets and rolls, welding screens and curtains, and complementary accessories such as helmet bibs, Kevlar sleeves, and cable covers. Products are offered across five quality tiers from Economy to Super Premium and feature proprietary technologies including ThermoCore foam lining, Kevlar Spark Cuff, Carbonized Fiber fabrics, and Nomex linings. The company sells primarily through industrial supply distributors and B2B channels serving welding professionals, fabrication shops, and industrial manufacturing facilities in North America.

Product overview

Steiner Industries is a manufacturer and supplier of welding safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). The company offers a diverse product portfolio organized into core product categories including welding gloves (Stick Welding, TIG Welding, MIG Welding), protective clothing (Leather, Carbonized Fiber Series, Flame Retardant Cotton, FR Cotton/Leather Hybrid), welding blankets and rolls, welding screens and curtains, and various accessories. The Pro-Series sub-brand represents the professional-grade tier. Products range from entry-level economy options to premium and super premium professional-grade equipment. The company also offers specialty lines including Cut Resistant gloves meeting ANSI A6 standards and Winter Insulated gloves. Distribution is through an e-commerce platform with local distributors and online retailers including Fastenal, Grainger, MSC Industrial Supply, and Zoro.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IronFlex: Premium TIG welding gloves and mechanics gloves product line featuring kidskin and flame retardant materials
• MegaMIG
• MegaTIG
• SensiTIG
• ThermoCore
• Heat Resistor
• Weldlite
• Weldlite Plus
• Protect-O-Screen
• ArcView
• Velvet Shield
• Natural Thumb
• Pro-Series
• CF (Carbonized Fiber)
• Kevlar Spark Cuff
• Sof-Buck
• Heatloc
• Z-Flex
• ToughGuard
• GoldenGlass

Products and services

• Stick Welding Gloves Welding safety gloves designed for stick welding (SMAW) applications, available in Super Premium, Premium, Standard, Value, and Economy tiers using cowhide, elkskin, and other leathers with lining options including ThermoCore foam, Nomex, and wool.
• TIG Welding Gloves Precision welding gloves designed for GTAW (TIG) welding, featuring premium materials such as kidskin, deerskin, goatskin, and sheepskin with unlined, foam-lined, or para-aramid lined constructions for enhanced dexterity and sensitivity.
• MIG Welding Gloves Welding safety gloves for MIG (GMAW) applications, featuring heavyweight grain goatskin, cowhide, pigskin, or deerskin constructions with split cowhide backs and lining options including cotton, fleece, and ThermoCore foam.
• Leather Palm Gloves Work gloves with leather palm construction and split cowhide backs, available in select, standard, and economy grades with options for Kevlar sewing, double palm reinforcement, and various cuff lengths.
• Drivers Gloves Leather work gloves designed for general material handling and driving applications, featuring premium grain deerskin, goatskin, and cowhide constructions with reinforced palm options in premium, standard, and economy grades.
• Winter Insulated Gloves Cold-weather work gloves featuring Heatloc grain pigskin construction with safety cuff and pull-out knit wrist for thermal protection in winter industrial applications.
• Cut Resistant Gloves Specialized welding gloves meeting ANSI A6 cut resistance standards, featuring premium cowhide, kidskin, and pigskin constructions for applications requiring both welding protection and cut hazard protection.
• Mechanics Gloves Work gloves designed for mechanical and general industrial applications, featuring IronFlex technology with genuine or synthetic leather palm options in Ultimate, Advantage, and Classic tiers.
• Cotton Gloves General-purpose work gloves including cotton hot mill gloves (24oz and 30oz weights) with gauntlet cuffs and brown jersey gloves with knit wrist cuffs for light industrial applications.
• High Temperature Gloves Thermal protection gloves featuring specially treated cowhide, fiberglass (Z-Flex series), and aramid/fiberglass constructions with wool insulated linings for high-heat applications in lengths from 14 to 23 inches.
• Leather Protective Clothing Full line of leather protective clothing for welding including jackets, cape sleeves, bibs, aprons, sleeves, spats, and leggings in side split and premium split cowhide constructions.
• Carbonized Fiber Series (CF) Clothing Advanced flame resistant clothing line featuring woven carbonized fiber technology, including welding jackets, hoods, caps, aprons, and sleeves with superior heat protection and durability.
• Weldlite Flame Retardant Cotton Clothing Comprehensive line of flame resistant cotton protective wear under the Weldlite brand including jackets, bib aprons, coveralls, pants, sleeves, and hoods in 9oz and 12oz weights with various colors and features such as D-ring openings and FR reflective stripes.
• Weldlite Plus FR Cotton / Leather Hybrid Clothing Combination protective wear featuring Weldlite Plus hybrid construction with flame resistant cotton body and leather sleeves, available in green/gray, orange/rust, and blue/rust color combinations.
• Welding Blankets & Rolls Industrial welding blankets and rolls in various materials including carbonized fiber (Velvet Shield), silicone coated fiberglass, acrylic coated fiberglass (GoldenGlass), vermiculite coated fiberglass (Z-Flex Plus), silica, and heat cleaned fiberglass (ToughGuard) with weights ranging from 16oz to 36oz.
• Protect-O-Screen Welding Screens Portable welding screens and barriers including Protect-O-Screen HD (heavy duty), Protect-O-Screen Classic, and Protect-O-Screen with WeldView window options for workplace safety partitioning.
• Adjust-A-Wall Curtain Wall Partition Systems Adjustable curtain wall and partition systems featuring track roller systems for configurable workspace barriers and safety enclosures.
• Welding Curtains & Strip Curtains Welding safety curtains including ArcView tinted transparent vinyl (14mil and 40mil), clear vinyl, 12oz canvas duck, and 13oz vinyl laminated polyester in various colors, plus strip curtain options for high-traffic areas.
• Glove Back Pads Protective glove accessories including aluminized fiberglass, aluminized rayon, and aluminized fiberglass with carbonized fiber constructions in single, double, and triple layer options for added hand protection.
• Kevlar Sleeves Protective arm sleeves featuring Kevlar knit construction in double ply, available in 14, 18, and 22 inch lengths with optional thumbholes for secure fit.
• Helmet Accessories Welding helmet accessories including helmet bibs with clip or hook & loop attachment, sheepskin headgear pads, and foam-padded leather sweatbands for enhanced comfort.
• Cable Covers Leather cable covers for welding equipment cables featuring snap closure or hook & loop closure options in 1-1/4 inch and 1-3/4 inch diameters.
• Fire Safety Accessories Fire safety equipment including fire blankets and fire extinguisher covers for welding workspace safety.
• Pro-Series Professional Welding Equipment Professional-grade welding equipment line featuring premium kidskin, goatskin, and pigskin gloves with high-performance features such as Nomex backs, poly-lined construction, and adjustable cuffs, plus welding jackets, glove back pads, and protective accessories.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FastenalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFastenal is a major industrial supply distributor that stocks and sells Steiner Industries safety products including welding gloves and protective equipment. Products are available through Fastenal's national branch network.
• GraingercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrainger distributes Steiner products across US, Canada, and Mexico markets. As one of the largest industrial supply companies, Grainger provides broad market access for Steiner safety equipment.
• MSC Industrial Supply Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMSC Industrial Supply serves as a distributor for Steiner Industries products, making welding gloves and safety equipment available through their industrial supply catalog.
• Groves Industrial SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional industrial distributor in the Gulf Coast region that stocks Steiner Industries safety products.
• MSI (Mill Supplies, Inc.)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional industrial supply company distributing Steiner products in their market area.
• WeldfabulousminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelding-focused distributor operated by Mississippi Welders Supply, specializing in welding equipment and consumables including Steiner welding gloves.
• ZorominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB2B online marketplace that offers Steiner Industries products, providing e-commerce access to industrial buyers.
• Grainger CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian division of Grainger serving the Canadian market with Steiner Industries safety products.
• Grainger MexicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexican division of Grainger distributing Steiner products in Mexico.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tillman: Tillman is a direct competitor specializing in welding gloves, leather welding apparel, and welding blankets — closely overlapping Steiner's core welding PPE catalog and target end user (welders and fabricators).
• Revco (Black Stallion): Black Stallion/Revco designs and distributes welding gloves, FR clothing, and welding accessories, competing head-to-head with Steiner's IronFlex, MegaMIG, and Weldlite lines through similar industrial distribution channels.
• PIP (Protective Industrial Products): PIP is a broad PPE manufacturer offering welding gloves, cut-resistant gloves, and FR apparel, frequently stocked alongside Steiner at Fastenal, Grainger, and MSC — making it one of Steiner's most direct shelf competitors.
• Caiman: Caiman is a specialty maker of premium leather welding gloves and FR apparel, competing directly with Steiner's higher-tier welding glove products in pro-welder segments.

Broad incumbents

• Showa Best Glove (Showa Group): Showa is a much larger global glove manufacturer offering cut-resistant and general-purpose work gloves distributed through the same MRO channels as Steiner, competing on cut-rated SKUs.
• Ansell: Ansell is a global PPE leader with industrial glove and protective apparel lines that compete with Steiner at the upper end of cut-resistance, FR, and welding PPE specifications.
• Honeywell Safety: Honeywell offers an extensive PPE portfolio including FR apparel, welding protection, and cut-resistant gloves, competing with Steiner for safety-procurement budgets at large industrial accounts.
• 3M Personal Safety: 3M's Personal Safety Division sells FR workwear, welding helmets, and protective gloves through industrial distributors that overlap Steiner's channel, providing broad-incumbent competitive pressure.
• Miller Electric (ITW): Miller Electric is a major welding equipment brand whose branded gloves, jackets, and accessories compete with Steiner for welder mindshare in the same industrial distribution channels.
• Lincoln Electric: Lincoln Electric sells welding consumables and equipment along with branded PPE and apparel, presenting broader-line competition to Steiner across fabrication and manufacturing end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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