Kaman Industrial Technologies

Name

Kaman Industrial Technologies

Legal name

Motion Industries, Inc.

Website

https://ec.kamandirect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial MRO Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners) (TLAKAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Supplies & MRO Marketplaces (CRAFAHAA), Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM)

Keywords

• Industrial MRO distribution
• Bearings and power transmission
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Safety equipment supply
• Facility maintenance products

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial MRO Product Distribution: Distribution of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies including bearings, hydraulics, power transmission, pneumatics, safety equipment, tools, facility maintenance, and janitorial products to industrial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kaman Industrial Technologies is an industrial MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) distributor that supplies bearings, power transmission products, hydraulics, pneumatics, safety equipment, power tools, and facility maintenance essentials to business customers. The company provides a business-focused e-commerce platform with quoting, approval routing, and team buying features to support organizational purchasing workflows.

Product overview

Kaman Industrial Technologies (now operating as Motion Industries) is an industrial distributor offering a comprehensive MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) platform with multiple product categories. The platform provides MRO Solutions including Bearings, Hydraulics, Power Transmission, and Pneumatics; Facility Essentials such as Spill Containment, Adhesives & Tape, Material Handling, and Janitorial products; Safety equipment including Hand Protection, Hearing Protection, Eye Protection, and Head Protection; Power Tools like Drills & Drivers, Saws & Cutters, Tool Storage, and Rechargeable Batteries; and Facility Maintenance products including Fans, Paint, and Task Lights. The platform also offers e-commerce features including Saved Lists for quick reordering, Approval Routing for team-based purchasing workflows, and Quick Quotes & Ordering for faster procurement. The company distributes products from branded suppliers including DODGE, Schaeffler, Lubriplate, Regal Rexnord, 3M, SMC, ABB, and U.S. Tsubaki.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MRO Solutions A bundled offering of maintenance, repair, and operations products covering industrial replacement parts and consumables for business customers managing equipment upkeep.
• Facility Essentials Products and supplies for day-to-day facility operations and upkeep, targeted at facility and plant managers responsible for keeping buildings and operations running.
• Safety Products Industrial safety equipment and supplies for worker protection and regulatory compliance at industrial and manufacturing sites.
• Power Tools Industrial-grade power tools used for maintenance, fabrication, and repair tasks in industrial and facility environments.
• Facility Maintenance Products Products dedicated to facility maintenance needs, supporting upkeep of buildings, equipment, and grounds for industrial and commercial customers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DODGE (RBC Company)coreOthersDODGE is a key bearing brand carried and promoted on Motion.com, representing a major supplier relationship in the power transmission and bearing product category.
• Schaeffler (FAG)coreOthersSchaeffler (FAG) brand bearings and components featured as trusted supplier brand on Motion.com platform.
• Regal RexnordcoreOthersRegal Rexnord products featured as trusted brand on Motion.com, including Baldor-Reliance product lines.
• 3McoreOthers3M industrial and safety products distributed through Motion.com platform.
• ABBcoreOthersABB industrial automation and power transmission products available through Motion distribution network.
• SMCminorOthersSMC pneumatics products distributed as part of Motion's product portfolio.
• U.S. Tsubaki (UST)minorOthersU.S. Tsubaki power transmission products available through Motion distribution.
• LoctiteminorOthersLoctite industrial adhesives and sealants distributed through Motion's product catalog.
• Lubriplate Lubricants CominorOthersLubriplate industrial lubricants featured as trusted brand supplier on Motion.com.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Grainger: Largest U.S. industrial MRO distributor operating KeepStock, an extensive catalog of bearings, power transmission, safety, tools, and facility maintenance products sold through online, branch, and inside-sales channels — directly comparable business model and customer base.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Major U.S. metalworking and MRO distributor with a broad catalog of cutting tools, bearings, power transmission, safety, and facility supplies sold via e-commerce, sales engineers, and branch network — overlapping product mix and industrial customer base.
• Fastenal: U.S. industrial supplier of fasteners, safety, tools, and MRO products through Onsite locations, branches, and an emerging e-commerce/digital platform — directly comparable B2B MRO distribution model with a strong digital roadmap.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: U.S. distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and industrial maintenance products across manufacturing and process industries — directly overlaps on bearings, power transmission, hydraulics, and pneumatics core lines.
• McMaster-Carr: Direct-order industrial supplier of MRO components, fasteners, bearings, tools, and safety products with a leading e-commerce experience — competes for the same self-serve industrial buyer.
• Motion Industries: Operates the motion.com storefront referenced in the source data; one of the largest U.S. industrial MRO distributors with an identical catalog of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and safety products and overlapping branch network.

Broad incumbents

• HD Supply Holdings: Large U.S. distributor serving maintenance, infrastructure, and specialty construction customers with MRO and facilities products — overlaps on facility maintenance, janitorial, and safety categories.
• Würth Industry: Global industrial supplier of fastening and assembly materials, tools, and MRO consumables serving OEM and MRO customers — comparable product lines (fasteners, tools, consumables) and B2B distribution model.

Regional players

• Rexel: Global electrical and industrial supplies distributor with significant U.S. presence in MRO and automation products; comparable in serving industrial buyers with multi-category catalog, but primarily Europe-headquartered.

Others

• Grainger Parts: Adjacent enabling ecosystem; Grainger's catalog includes private-label and OEM parts that overlap with the bearings/power-transmission categories distributed by the subject company, making it both a competitor and a category benchmark.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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