Cross County Tools

What Cross County Tools does

Cross County Tools (also doing business as Cross Country Tools) is a privately held, family-owned industrial tool and service provider headquartered at 1045 North Carrollton Avenue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Founded in 1981, the company operates from a single Baton Rouge facility with 11–50 employees under the leadership of President Joe Amorello, Jr. and Vice-President Nick Amorello. It serves two primary verticals: industrial manufacturing and MRO operations, and the oil and gas industry, with use cases spanning high-pressure bolting, flange assembly, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boiler feed pumps, cranes, and clamps where joint integrity is safety-critical.

The product and capability portfolio blends distributed branded lines with an in-house regulated service. As an authorized U.S. distributor, the company carries Valley Forge's SPC4™ Load Indicating System (a load-monitoring fastener platform with seven portable analog/digital readers), Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioners (T-Series Standard and TSR+ Auto Return), Superbolt mechanical tensioners, Enerpac hydraulic torque and tension tools, Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers, C.S. Unitec non-sparking tools, and Proto hand tools. Its in-house capability is anchored by an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 calibration laboratory accredited by A2LA, which delivers traceable calibrations for manual, battery, pneumatic, and hydraulic torque wrenches (up to 30,000 ft-lbs) and for hydraulic (0–10K PSI) and pneumatic (0–40K PSI) pressure gauges.

The business operates four revenue streams — industrial tool sales, repair services for all major brands of hydraulic/pneumatic/battery/manual tools, ISO-accredited calibration, and equipment rentals (Enerpac, Boltight, Superbolt). Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: customers transact via toll-free phone (1-800-742-2040), email, a downloadable PDF online catalog, or walk-in visits. No e-commerce checkout, public pricing, third-party resellers, patents, software/AI capabilities, or international footprint are indicated; the operating geography is limited to Louisiana, USA, and the company has no disclosed institutional investment.

Name

Cross County Tools

Legal name

Cross County Tools

Website

https://crosscountrytools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cross County Tools is a family-owned industrial tool sales, repair, rental, and calibration company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving industrial and oil and gas customers with branded torque equipment and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial MRO Tools and Services

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial tool sales
• Torque calibration services
• Bolt tensioning equipment
• Industrial tool repair
• Equipment rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Tool Sales: Sales of wide variety of industrial tools including air tools, hand tools, hydraulic tools, pneumatic tools, cutting tools, safety equipment, abrasives, and specialized bolting equipment from brands like Enerpac, Proto, and C.S. Unitec.
2. Industrial Tool Repair Services: Repair services for all major brands of industrial tools including torque tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic equipment, electric tools, and miscellaneous equipment with load testing and certification.
3. Torque and Pressure Calibration Services: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibration laboratory providing calibration and certification services for torque wrenches, pressure gauges, and related equipment.
4. Tool and Equipment Rentals: Rental program for industrial tools including Enerpac, Boltight, and Superbolt tensioners for temporary use.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cross County Tools sells, repairs, rents, and calibrates industrial tools used in torque, bolting, and pressure applications. Its flagship capabilities are an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 A2LA-accredited torque and pressure calibration laboratory, comprehensive repair services for all major brands of hydraulic, pneumatic, battery, and manual tools, and distribution of the SPC4™ Load Indicating System, Boltight hydraulic tensioners, and Superbolt mechanical tensioners. The company serves as a one-stop industrial MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) provider primarily for manufacturing and oil & gas customers in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana region.

Product overview

Cross County Tools is an industrial tool sales, repair, calibration, and rental company serving the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area with over 20 years of experience. Their product portfolio centers on the SPC4™ Load Indicating System (load monitoring fasteners and seven reader models), Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioners (T-Series Standard and TSR+ Auto Return models), Superbolt mechanical tensioners, and distributed brands including Enerpac, Valley Forge, Nord-Lock, C.S. Unitec, and Proto tools. Services include ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited torque and pressure calibration, comprehensive industrial tool repair for hydraulic/pneumatic/battery/manual equipment, and tool rentals. The company positions itself as a one-stop provider for industrial maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPC4™ Load Indicating System: Load indicating fastener system allowing users to monitor clamp load of bolted joints in real-time, including SPC4 fasteners and readers.

Products and services

• Torque & Pressure Calibration Laboratory ISO/IEC 17025:2017 A2LA-accredited calibration service that certifies torque wrenches (manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, and battery) and hydraulic/pneumatic pressure gauges for industrial and oil & gas customers.
• Industrial Tool Repair Services Repair service for all major brands of industrial torque, hydraulic, pneumatic, battery-powered, and manual tools, including load testing and certification.
• Tool Rentals Rental program providing short-term access to industrial tools and equipment, including Enerpac, Boltight, and Superbolt tensioners, so customers can complete jobs without purchasing.
• SPC4™ Load Indicating System Load monitoring system for bolted assemblies that allows users to continuously monitor the clamp load of SPC4™ bolted joints, whether static or dynamic, by attaching a probe to the datum disc on the fastener.
• Boltight TSR+ Auto Return Hydraulic Bolt Tensioners Fast, simple, safe, and reliable hydraulic bolt tensioners with auto return functionality designed for productivity and reduced downtime.
• Boltight T-Series Standard Hydraulic Bolt Tensioners Standard range of topside hydraulic bolt tensioners designed for easy installation on most standard flanges (ANSI 16.5, API 605, MSS SP44).
• Superbolt Mechanical Tensioners Mechanical tensioners offering simple and cost-effective tightening of large bolts with high accuracy without requiring specialized skills or heavy tooling.
• Enerpac Industrial Tools Sales, rental, and authorized repair of Enerpac hydraulic torque and tension tools, cylinders, jacks, pumps, and power units.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EnerpaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross Country is an authorized Enerpac repair center. They offer Enerpac torque and tension tools, cylinders, jacks, pumps and power units. Cross Country sells, rents, and repairs Enerpac hydraulic tools and equipment.
• BoltightcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross Country is a distributor for Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioners including the T-Series standard range and TSR+ auto return tensioners. They offer rentals of Boltight products.
• SuperboltcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross Country distributes Superbolt mechanical tensioners which offer simple and cost-effective tightening of large bolts without requiring specialized skills or heavy tooling.
• Valley ForgecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross Country distributes Valley Forge SPC4™ Load Monitoring Studs and the SPC4 Load Indicating System for real-time bolt load monitoring applications.
• Nord-LockminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross Country distributes Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers that secure bolted joints against vibration and dynamic loads.
• C.S. UnitecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross Country carries the full line of C.S. Unitec Non-Sparking and Non-Magnetic tools available in Aluminum Bronze (AlBr) or Copper Beryllium (CuBe2).
• ProtominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross Country carries the full line of Proto professional hand tools made in the U.S.A.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco Industrial Tools: Global manufacturer of industrial assembly tools, tightening solutions, and material removal tools with bolt-tightening and calibration services. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering torque tooling, calibration, and assembly services overlapping Cross County's calibration lab and bolting portfolio.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Industrial distributor and fluid power specialist with bearings, power transmission, hydraulic, and fluid power service centers across the U.S. Highly comparable to Cross County on the fluid power/hydraulic and repair-service side, particularly for industrial MRO customers.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Large U.S. metalworking and MRO industrial distributor offering hand tools, cutting tools, hydraulics, and fasteners via a national catalog/e-commerce platform. Directly comparable to Cross County's broad industrial tool sales, repair, and calibration offerings but at vastly greater scale and digital maturity.
• Fastenal: U.S. industrial and construction supplies distributor with on-site vending, fastener programs, and tool/MRO offerings. Comparable as a competing channel for industrial customers buying fasteners, hand tools, and bolting consumables that overlap with Cross County's Proto, Nord-Lock, and C.S. Unitec lines.
• W.W. Grainger: U.S. broad-line industrial MRO distributor serving maintenance, repair, and operations buyers with tools, hydraulics, fasteners, and safety products. Comparable as a competing distribution channel for the same industrial buyer purchasing hydraulic, torque, and bolting tools that Cross County also supplies.

Direct peers

• HYTORC: Manufacturer and service provider of industrial bolting systems, hydraulic torque wrenches, and tensioners used in oil & gas, power, and heavy industry. Comparable as a competing supplier of bolting solutions to the same flange, pressure vessel, and structural joint applications Cross County targets with Boltight, Superbolt, and Enerpac.
• Power Team (SPX Technologies): Manufacturer of high-force hydraulic tools including cylinders, pumps, jacks, torque wrenches, and bolt tensioners used in industrial maintenance. Comparable as a direct competitor and potential OEM partner in the same hydraulic tooling and bolting category Cross County services and distributes.
• Hydraulic Supply Company (HSC): U.S. specialist distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic components, fittings, hose assemblies, and related MRO supplies. Closely comparable to Cross County's fluid power distribution, repair, and service model for industrial customers.
• Enerpac: Manufacturer of high-force hydraulic tools, bolt tensioners, cylinders, pumps, and torque equipment, and Cross County's principal OEM partner as an authorized repair center. Directly comparable as it designs and sells the same hydraulic torque and tensioning products Cross County distributes and services.
• TorcUP: Manufacturer of industrial bolting tools including hydraulic, pneumatic, and battery torque wrenches plus tensioners for oil & gas and heavy industry. Comparable to Cross County's Boltight/Superbolt/Enerpac tensioning and hydraulic torque wrench business from a product perspective.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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