Tusko Sales and Service

What Tusko Sales and Service does

Tusko Sales & Service Inc. is a family-owned commercial food equipment distributor and service provider headquartered in Akron, Ohio, with additional offices in Johnstown and Columbus. Founded in 1948, the company has operated continuously for 75+ years under family ownership and serves butchers, delis, supermarkets, and food processing facilities across Ohio. Its core product portfolio consists of OEM replacement parts (with authorized distribution relationships for core brands Biro and Butcher Boy, and minor ties to Ishida, Mettler Toledo, Hobart, Henny Penny, Alto Shaam, Bizerba, Yamato, and Ohaus), consumable supplies (vacuum pouches, scale labels, patty paper, boneguard, casings, custom chicken breading, auto wrapper film, shrink bags, hand gloves), and new and used commercial food equipment (scales, meat slicers/grinders, mixers, wrapping machines, brine pumps). Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time equipment sales, parts and supplies sales via an e-commerce storefront with publicly listed unit pricing, and professional services including equipment repair, scale calibration and installation, knife and plate sharpening, and equipment installation and removal. The company employs 11-50 people and operates a 30,000 square foot parts warehouse supporting a personal weekly delivery route across its Ohio service area, with the in-house technical staff and direct customer relationships positioned as primary differentiators against national catalog competitors.

Name

Tusko Sales and Service

Legal name

Tusko Sales & Service Inc.

Website

https://tuskosales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tusko Sales & Service is a family-owned Ohio distributor and service provider of commercial food processing equipment, OEM replacement parts, and consumable supplies, serving butchers, delis, supermarkets, and food processors since 1948.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (New and Used): Sale of new and used commercial food equipment including scales, meat processing equipment, and wrapping machines.
2. Parts and Supplies: Sale of replacement parts (Biro parts, Butcher Boy parts) and consumable supplies including vacuum pouches, scale labels, patty paper, boneguard, casings, breading, auto wrapper film, shrink bags, and hand gloves. Products are sold through their e-commerce website with prices ranging from $1 to $1,400+ per item.
3. Repair and Installation Services: Professional repair services for commercial food equipment including mixer/grinders, slicers, and other equipment. Also includes installation and removal services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tusko Sales & Service is a family-owned distributor and service provider for commercial food processing equipment, selling new and used equipment (scales, slicers, grinders, mixers, wrapping machines, brine pumps) along with replacement parts for Biro, Butcher Boy, Hobart, and other brands, plus consumable supplies such as vacuum pouches, casings, breading, and scale labels. The company also delivers professional repair, installation, scale calibration and programming, and knife/plate sharpening services, backed by a 30,000 square foot parts warehouse and personal weekly delivery across Ohio.

Product overview

Tusko Sales and Service is a family-owned commercial food equipment service business founded in 1948, operating as a parts supplier and service provider for the commercial food industry. The company maintains a 30,000 square foot warehouse of parts and supplies. Their product portfolio consists of replacement parts for multiple equipment brands (Biro, Butcher Boy, Hobart, Alto Shaam, Henny Penny, Benny Bware, Yamato, Ohaus), consumable supplies (vacuum pouches, scale labels, patty paper, boneguard, casings, breading, auto wrapper film), and professional services including equipment repair, scale calibration/installation/programming, knife and plate sharpening, and equipment installation/removal. The company serves the Ohio market from locations in Akron and Johnstown.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biro Parts

Quantifiable outcome

• Extensive parts inventory with 30,000 square foot warehouse ensures high likelihood of parts availability

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Butcher BoycoreTechnology or IntegrationButcher Boy is a manufacturer of commercial meat processing equipment including meat grinders, slicers, and choppers. Tusko is an authorized source for Butcher Boy replacement parts with extensive inventory of BB-series parts.
• BirocoreTechnology or IntegrationBiro manufactures commercial meat cutting equipment including saws, slicers, and meat cutters. Tusko sells Biro replacement parts including rings, auger assemblies, safety covers, roller chains, and journal box assemblies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boelter Companies: Midwest- and nationally-based commercial foodservice equipment and supplies distributor with design, installation, and service capabilities. Directly comparable to Tusko as a B2B distributor serving restaurants, butchers, and food processors with both equipment and ongoing service.
• Sam Tell and Son: Long-standing commercial food equipment distributor with parts, service, and design capabilities serving the Northeast US. Highly comparable business model to Tusko with the same combination of equipment sales, parts distribution, and repair services for commercial food operators.
• Central Restaurant Products: Commercial foodservice equipment and smallwares distributor with strong online catalog and shipping capabilities. Comparable to Tusko's e-commerce and equipment sales motion, though broader in restaurant supply scope.
• Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies: Restaurant equipment and supplies distributor with online catalog and design services. Directly comparable to Tusko's B2B equipment and supplies distribution model for commercial food operators.
• KaTom Restaurant Supply: Online-first foodservice equipment and supplies distributor with broad catalog and competitive pricing. Overlaps with Tusko's e-commerce parts and supplies business and competes for similar SMB foodservice buyers.
• Edward Don & Company: One of the largest US foodservice equipment, supplies, and furniture distributors serving chain restaurants and institutions. Broad incumbent with overlapping equipment distribution and service capabilities to Tusko's niche commercial food equipment offering.
• Wasserstrom: Foodservice equipment and supplies distributor with both online and direct sales channels serving restaurant and institutional customers. Directly comparable to Tusko's hybrid e-commerce + direct sales distribution model.
• Gator Chef: Commercial foodservice equipment, parts, and service provider with a regional delivery focus. Closely comparable to Tusko's combination of equipment sales, OEM parts distribution, and on-site service to commercial food operators.

Broad incumbents

• WEBstaurant Store: Largest online foodservice supply retailer in the US, operated by Clark Associates. Overlaps with Tusko's e-commerce supplies business at much greater scale and with a far broader catalog, posing a competitive threat on price and selection.
• Restaurant Depot: Cash-and-carry wholesale foodservice distributor owned by Jetro Holdings. Overlaps with Tusko on consumable supplies (packaging, paper, cleaning) sold to small commercial food operators, though at much greater scale and via membership-based warehouse model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tuskosales
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tusko-sales-&-service-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/tuskosalesandservice

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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