Chemung Supply Corporation

What Chemung Supply Corporation does

Chemung Supply Corporation is a privately held, family-run B2B distributor and manufacturer founded in 1931 in Elmira, New York, and now led by third-generation President Marc Stemerman. The company supplies municipalities, state Departments of Transportation, highway contractors, and regional distributors, primarily across the Northeastern United States, with a portfolio spanning highway construction and maintenance products (pipe, drainage, sign posts, structural steel, bridge materials, guiderail, signage), winter snow and ice removal equipment (snow plow blades, plow shoes, curb guards, grader blades, spreader chains), storage building systems, and PVC pipeline rehabilitation systems. It also provides in-house installation services for guiderail and box culverts plus custom metal and rebar fabrication. Through its Evolution Edges division (founded 2009, 35,000 sq ft two-shift facility with 32 employees), the company manufactures snow plow wear parts including the patented Sabre Armored Carbide blade line (acquired with Built Blades LLC in November 2020) and a newer carbide-free Sabre Armored Steel variant.

The business model combines one-time product sales across highway supplies and manufactured wear parts with professional services revenue from installation and custom fabrication, plus project-based rebar and metal work. Go-to-market is sales-led, anchored by a regional field sales force organized by territory (Mohawk Valley, Capital District, Hudson Valley, Western NY, Central NY, Southeastern PA, Southwest PA, Northern PA/NJ, and western states) and supplemented by cooperative purchasing contracts (NASPO ValuePoint #47643 through March 2029, COSTARS Pennsylvania, Onondaga New York, Sourcewell, LGC Idaho) that enable government buyers to procure without competitive bidding. Pricing is predominantly quote-based for custom fabrication and installation; standard catalog items include things like custom fire pit rings. Recent strategic emphasis has been on national expansion of the Evolution Edges brand via a Denver, Colorado stock yard (opening September 2025), solar-powered manufacturing (Fall 2025), and NASCAR sponsorship, alongside continuing Sabre product innovation.

Competitive positioning rests on a 95-year relationship base in the Northeast, a portfolio of issued patents (Sabre, VST), cooperative-contract preferred-vendor status across multiple states, and vertical integration of blade manufacturing through Evolution Edges. Customer concentration is oriented toward government and public-sector infrastructure buyers, with diversification across many municipalities and 29 snow-falling states served by the Evolution Edges brand. The company operates no disclosed AI, software, or data products; its technology stack is industrial (CNC, induction heating, automated conveyors, CNC burn tables).

Name

Chemung Supply Corporation

Legal name

Chemung Supply Corporation

Website

https://chemungsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-run B2B distributor and manufacturer founded 1931 in Elmira, NY, supplying municipalities, state DOTs, and highway contractors with highway infrastructure products, snow plow wear parts, and installation services, primarily in the Northeastern US with expanding national reach through its Evolution Edges division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmira

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Highway Supplies: Sale of highway construction and maintenance products including pipe, guide rail, sign posts, structural steel, drainage products, and bridge materials to municipalities and contractors.
2. Product Sales - Snow Plow Wear Parts: Sale of snow plow blades, carbide inserts, plow shoes, grader blades, spreader chains, and curb guards through Evolution Edges division. Products sold nationally to snow-falling states.
3. Installation Services: Installation services for guiderail and box culverts provided by trained installation teams. Professional installation offered for municipal and private applications.
4. Custom Fabrication Services: Metal fabrication including rebar bending to specification, cut-and-punch operations, torch table work, welding, and custom project engineering. State-of-the-art rebar bender and CNC machines available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chemung Supply Corporation is a family-run distributor and manufacturer serving municipalities, contractors, and distributors in the Northeastern United States since 1931. The company supplies highway construction and maintenance products (pipe, guide rail, sign posts, structural steel, drainage, bridge materials) and, through its Evolution Edges division, manufactures patented snow plow wear parts including the Sabre armored carbide blade system. It also offers installation, custom fabrication, and machining services.

Product overview

Chemung Supply Corporation is a family-run B2B distribution and manufacturing company serving municipalities and contractors since 1931. The company operates two primary divisions: its core distribution business supplying highway construction and maintenance products, and Evolution Edges, its snow plow blade manufacturing division founded in 2009. The product portfolio centers on highway infrastructure supplies (drainage, guiderail, bridge materials, signage) combined with manufactured winter wear parts. The Evolution Edges division produces the patented Sabre armored carbide blade system (acquired from Built Blades in 2020), offering a range of snow plow blades including Sabre HD, Sabre WING, Sabre Stealth VST, and Sabre V-Blade products, alongside plow shoes, grader blades, and spreader chains. The company also offers installation and fabrication services including guiderail installation, box culvert assembly, rebar fabrication, metal fabrication, and precision machining. Storage building systems and pipe rehabilitation products round out the non-winter offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evolution Edges: Snow plow blade manufacturing division producing high carbon steel and carbide inserted snow plow blades, plow shoes, curb guards, grader blades and spreader chains.
• Built Blades
• Sabre

Products and services

• Sabre HD Blade Heavy-duty snow plow blade featuring a 3/4 inch Hardox 450 steel cover plate with carbide inserts and bull-nose inserts for packed snow and ice, sold to municipalities, contractors, and state DOTs through Evolution Edges.
• Sabre WING Blade Snow plow wing blade with 3/4 inch Hardox 450 cover plates and 1 inch carbide inserts (33% more carbide than Sabre HD), with optimized discharge angle to prevent snow buildup on wing plows.
• Sabre Stealth VST Blade Patented snow plow blade with high-quality rubber casing engineered for colder temperatures, Sabre HD carbide insert, built-in clamp bar and bushings eliminating extra parts, and 50% less vibration than standard blades.
• Sabre V-Blade Pick-up truck snow plow blade with bolt-on mounting, municipal and heavy commercial grade construction, tungsten-carbide inserts lasting up to 10 times longer than steel, and a lightweight Hardox 450 cover plate.
• Sabre Armored Steel Blade Carbide-free alternative snow plow blade featuring a fully welded 3/4 inch Hardox 450 armored wear plate with a 3/4 inch 1020 steel blade body, providing cost stability and material independence from volatile tungsten carbide markets.
• Steel Snow Plow Blades Standard hardened steel snow plow blades for heavy-duty trucks and pickup snow plows, available in various configurations, sold through the Evolution Edges division.
• Plow Shoes Replaceable wear shoes for all truck types from pick-ups to 10-wheel plows, available in steel, carbide, and cast-iron frame, moldboard and wing configurations.
• Grader Blades Curved double bevel steel grader blades in standard and thru-hardened models, manufactured in sizes 5/8 x 6/8 inches and 3/4 x 6/8 inches, with 60, 72, and 84 inch blade lengths available.
• Spreader Chains Custom manufactured sprocket-driven chain designs with cross steel members welded in two locations for high quality performance and reliability during spreader operation.
• Guiderail Installation Professional guiderail repair and installation services for municipal and private applications, including supply of guiderail and components, performed by trained in-house installation crews.
• Box Culvert Assembly On-site box culvert assembly services with various culvert options to meet application needs, supplied alongside aluminum box culvert products from the highway construction line.
• Rebar Fabrication Custom rebar bending to any specification using a state-of-the-art rebar bender, with a full line of black and epoxy rebar available for highway and bridge projects.
• Metal Fabrication and Machining Custom metal fabrication and precision machining using cut-and-punch machines, CNC burn tables, torch tables, welders, CAD 3D SolidWorks and AutoCAD, supporting single brackets to outsourced projects, including emergency rush orders.
• PVC Fold and Form Pipeline Rehabilitation System Pipeline rehabilitation system for relining of metal, clay or concrete pipes in 3-36 inch diameters (C-Shape 3-12 inch, H-Shape 15-36 inch); chemical resistant, environmentally safe, with fast install time and no excavation required, distributed through Chemung Pipe Liner Supply.
• Storage Building Systems Pre-cast concrete foundation wall system for Fabric/Steel frame Truss Arch Series Structures designed for commercial storage of road salt, sand, and salt/sand mixtures, with clear span configurations in 32, 42, 55, and 72 foot widths.
• Bridge Materials Full line of bridge products including galvanized corrugated, open steel, and timber bridge decking, structural steel (I-beams, WF beams, channel, angle, plate steel), rebar, sheet piling, wide flange beams, and guiderail/box beam/bridge rail systems.
• Steel Truss and Beam Bridges All welded steel truss bridges and beam bridges in painted, weathering (corten), and galvanized steel configurations, including pedestrian bridges and bridge decks.
• Material Spreaders Smith Salt & Sand Spreaders (pickup sanders, under tailgate), H.T.C. Hydraulic systems for asphalt patching and shouldering, and Harder Dump Box Spreaders for winter ice control.
• Guiderail and Bridge Rail Systems Guiderail and components for municipal and private applications in galvanized, corten weathering steel, or unfinished options, including W-beam, box beam, bridge rail, terminal ends, and soil-driven posts, with installation crews available.
• Custom Fire Pit Rings Custom steel fire pit rings, standard size 12 inches tall, 36 inches diameter, 1/4 inch thick, with options for plain rings, personalized lettering, and custom pictures or cutouts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sabre blade provides 3x greater longevity versus carbide according to multiple state DOT evaluations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DGM Racing / Josh BilickiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 September 2024NASCAR sponsorship partnership with driver Josh Bilicki. Chemung Supply and Evolution Edges featured as primary sponsor on DGM Racing Chevrolet Camaro at NASCAR Xfinity Series races including Watkins Glen.
• Elmira AviatorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 September 2024Sponsorship collaboration with NAHL hockey team for Josh Bilicki NASCAR sponsorship at Watkins Glen, highlighting local community support.
• NASPO ValuePointcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 March 2024National Association of State Procurement Officials ValuePoint contract enabling Evolution Edges to supply snowplow blades and grader solutions to state agencies nationwide. Contract #47643 runs through March 2029 with option to renew for two additional twelve-month terms.
• CapabilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2020Collaboration with not-for-profit organization that empowers individuals with disabilities through employment. Workers at Capabilities sort, bag, and box hardware kits for Evolution Edges snow plow wear parts orders. Located in Elmira, NY supporting local economy.
• COSTARS (Pennsylvania)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPennsylvania cooperative purchasing program allowing PA customers to purchase snow plow wear parts without competitive bidding using contract #4600016620.
• Onondaga (New York Purchasing)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNew York state cooperative purchasing contract #0010660 enabling NY customers to purchase products without bidding.
• LGC (Idaho Purchasing)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperative purchasing agreement enabling Idaho purchasing entities to procure Evolution Edges products through LGC contract.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Winter Equipment Company: Manufacturer of snow plow blades, cutting edges, and wear parts sold to municipalities, contractors, and DOTs. Most directly comparable to Evolution Edges on product category, customer base, and distribution through government procurement channels.
• Henderson Products: Manufactures snow and ice control equipment, plow blades, and highway maintenance products for municipal and commercial fleets. Direct competitor in the same end markets with overlapping product lines (plow wear parts, dump bodies, spreaders).
• Henke Manufacturing: Manufactures snow plows, wing plows, and highway maintenance equipment for municipal and contractor customers. Comparable product focus on snow and ice control equipment sold to government and contractor end users.
• Meyer Products: Manufacturer of snow plows and ice control equipment for municipal, commercial, and consumer markets. Overlaps with Chemung Supply/Evolution Edges on snow plow wear parts and dealer/distributor-driven GTM to professional buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Fisher Engineering (Douglas Dynamics): Established manufacturer of snow plows for trucks and SUVs, part of Douglas Dynamics' portfolio (Western, Fisher, Blizzard, SnowEx). Broader incumbent in winter maintenance equipment serving overlapping municipal/contractor customers.
• BOSS Snowplow: One of the largest North American manufacturers of snow plows and ice control equipment for trucks and SUVs. A broader incumbent with overlapping product categories (plows, blades, ice control systems) and similar end customers.
• Western Products (Douglas Dynamics): Parent brand for Douglas Dynamics' snow and ice management equipment portfolio (Western, Fisher, Blizzard, SnowEx). Broader incumbent in winter equipment with comparable municipal and contractor customer base.
• Core & Main: Large-scale public distributor of water, sewer, storm drainage, and infrastructure products serving municipalities, contractors, and DOTs. Comparable B2B infrastructure distribution model with overlapping customer segments and product categories (drainage pipe, structural products).
• Ferguson Enterprises: Large-scale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and infrastructure supplies serving contractors and government entities. Comparable B2B distribution business model with overlapping municipal/customer-relationship dynamics.
• White Cap: Distributor of construction supplies and equipment serving professional contractors across infrastructure and non-residential end markets. Comparable B2B distribution model serving the same highway contractor and municipal customer base as Chemung Supply's core distribution business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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