Wm. F. Hurst

What Wm. F. Hurst does

Wm. F. Hurst Co., Inc. (DBA: Wm. F. Hurst Co., LLC) is a privately held industrial supplies distributor operating across the US Midwest for over 50 years. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with branch locations in Wichita (Kansas), Dallas, and Fort Worth (Texas). Its core business is the authorized distribution of industrial tools, cutting tools, abrasives, metalworking fluids, power tools, air tools, hand tools, fastening systems, and safety supplies from leading OEMs including Kennametal, Apex Tool Group (Cleco, Dotco, Quackenbush), Sugino, Desoutter, Chicago Pneumatic, CribMaster, Elijah Tooling, Cimcool, and Master Chemical.

The company's product portfolio spans durable cutting and assembly tools (end mills, carbide drills, saw blades, rivet tools, torque tools) and consumables (sanding discs, abrasive belts, metalworking fluids). Beyond physical product distribution, the company offers integrated supply services, tool tracking, and vending-system-based inventory management through its CribMaster partnership, plus air tool repair services. The underlying technology stack is conventional industrial distribution — physical inventory, branch-based fulfillment, and OEM-authorized reseller relationships — with no proprietary AI, software platform, or data product disclosed in the source material.

Revenue is generated through product markups on distributed goods, supplemented by value-add services such as integrated supply contracts and vending-system management. The go-to-market is consultative field sales targeting industrial manufacturing customers in three primary verticals: aerospace manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, and agricultural equipment manufacturing. No pricing is publicly disclosed, no headcount is reported, and no external funding or ownership changes are referenced in the available data. The company maintains a portfolio of 13+ OEM distributor agreements and a multi-branch regional footprint, with no disclosed M&A, leadership changes, or product launches in the source material.

Name

Wm. F. Hurst

Legal name

Wm. F. Hurst Co., Inc.

Website

https://wmhurst.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wm. F. Hurst is a privately held industrial supplies distributor serving aerospace, automotive, and agricultural manufacturers across the Midwest from four branch locations in Kansas City, Wichita, Dallas, and Fort Worth, offering cutting tools, abrasives, power tools, and integrated supply services under authorized distributor agreements with major OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Tools and Supplies Distribution: Distribution of industrial supplies including assembly tools, cutting tools, abrasives, power tools, metalworking fluids, and safety supplies. Revenue generated through product markups as an authorized distributor, with additional value-add through integrated supply services and vending solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Wm. F. Hurst distributes industrial tools and supplies to manufacturing companies in the Midwest, including assembly tools, cutting tools, abrasives, metalworking fluids, power tools, air tools, hand tools, fastening systems, and safety supplies from brand-name manufacturers such as Kennametal, Apex Tool Group, Cleco, Dotco, and Chicago Pneumatic. The company also provides integrated supply services, tool tracking, and air tool repair, with stocked inventory delivered through branch operations in Kansas City, Wichita, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

Product overview

Wm. F. Hurst Co., LLC is an industrial supply distributor serving the Midwest for over 50 years, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial tools and supplies including Assembly Tools (rivet tools, torque tools), Cutting Tools (end mills, carbide tools, carbide drills, saw blades), Abrasives (sanding discs, abrasive belts), Metalworking Fluids (Cimcool, Master Chemical), Power Tools, Air Tools, Hand Tools, Fastening Systems, and Safety Supplies. The company also provides Integrated Supply Services and Tool Tracking solutions for inventory management. They serve aerospace, automotive, and agricultural markets, functioning as authorized distributors for brand partners including Kennametal, Apex Tool Group (Cleco, Dotco, Quackenbush), Sugino, Desoutter, Chicago Pneumatic, CribMaster, and Elijah Tooling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assembly Tools Industrial assembly tools including rivet tools and torque tools for manufacturing and operations applications, distributed to industrial manufacturers.
• Cutting Tools Precision cutting tools including end mills, carbide tools, carbide drills, and saw blades for metalworking applications, distributed to industrial manufacturers.
• Abrasives Abrasive products including sanding discs and abrasive belts for surface finishing and material removal, distributed to industrial manufacturers.
• Metalworking Fluids Metalworking fluids and coolants including Cimcool and Master Chemical products for machining operations, distributed to industrial manufacturers.
• Power Tools Industrial power tools for manufacturing and production operations, distributed to industrial manufacturers.
• Air Tools Pneumatic/air-powered tools for industrial applications, distributed to industrial manufacturers.
• Hand Tools Industrial hand tools for assembly and maintenance operations, distributed to industrial manufacturers.
• Fastening Systems Industrial fastening systems and solutions for manufacturing assembly lines, distributed to industrial manufacturers.
• Safety Supplies Safety equipment and supplies for industrial workplace protection, distributed to industrial manufacturers.
• Integrated Supply Services Inventory management services utilizing integrated supply and CribMaster vending systems to reduce and control inventory costs at manufacturing customer sites.
• Air Tool Repair Repair and maintenance services for pneumatic/air tools used by industrial manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce and control inventory costs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KennametalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Kennametal cutting tools and industrial products. Kennametal is a leading global industrial technology company specializing in cutting tools and tooling systems.
• Apex Tool GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Apex Tool Group brands including Cleco, Dotco, and Quackenbush assembly and precision tools.
• ClecocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Cleco industrial assembly and air tools, part of the Apex Tool Group portfolio.
• DotcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Dotco precision air tools and flexible shaft tools, a brand of Apex Tool Group.
• QuackenbushcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Quackenbush precision drilling and cutting tools.
• SuginocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Sugino high-speed air tools and drilling equipment for industrial applications.
• DesouttercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Desoutter industrial assembly tools and power tools for manufacturing.
• Chicago PneumaticcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Chicago Pneumatic air tools, compressors, and construction equipment.
• CribMastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for CribMaster tool management and vending systems supporting integrated supply services.
• Elijah ToolingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Elijah Tooling industrial assembly and specialty tools.
• CimcoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Cimcool metalworking fluids used in machining and manufacturing operations.
• Master ChemicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Master Chemical metalworking fluids and precision machining products.
• CRC Inc. of TexasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial supplies partner company in Texas, referenced as an additional service location for Texas operations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Broad-line industrial distribution incumbent with a vast catalog across MRO, hand tools, power tools, safety, and material handling. Competes with Wm. F. Hurst on breadth, e-commerce, and integrated supply services for industrial customers nationwide.
• Fastenal: Major U.S. industrial and construction supplies distributor with deep fastener, tool, and vending/integrated supply offerings. Overlaps with Wm. F. Hurst across cutting tools, abrasives, and industrial consumables, with a stronger national footprint and digital platform.
• Airgas (subsidiary of Air Liquide): Largest U.S. distributor of industrial gases, welding supplies, and safety products. Overlaps with Wm. F. Hurst's safety supplies and air tool product categories for industrial customers in aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing.

Direct peers

• Applied Industrial Technologies: Industrial distributor focused on bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and industrial products. Comparable to Wm. F. Hurst as a specialized industrial supplies distributor serving Midwest U.S. manufacturers with technical sales and value-added services.
• MSC Industrial Direct: One of the largest U.S. industrial distributors of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products. Competes head-to-head with Wm. F. Hurst in cutting tools, abrasives, and metalworking supplies serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturers.
• McMaster-Carr: Renowned industrial supplies retailer/distributor with a comprehensive catalog of tools, metalworking supplies, and MRO products. Competes with Wm. F. Hurst on cutting tools, hand tools, fasteners, and abrasives, particularly on digital ordering convenience.
• Motion Industries: Leading U.S. distributor of industrial parts including bearings, power transmission, and fluid power, serving aerospace, automotive, and heavy industry. Direct competitor in industrial supplies distribution with regional branches and field-sales model similar to Wm. F. Hurst.
• Würth Industry North America: Division of the Würth Group specializing in industrial assembly supplies, fasteners, and cutting tools with CPS (CribPro) integrated supply/vending systems. Closely comparable to Wm. F. Hurst's assembly tools, cutting tools, and CribMaster-based integrated supply services.
• FCX Performance (Applied Industrial): Industrial distributor specializing in fluid power, process control, and industrial products. Comparable regional industrial distribution model with technical field sales serving manufacturing customers, similar to Wm. F. Hurst's consultative approach.

Regional players

• Industrial Tooling & Supply (regional Midwest distributor): Representative of small-to-mid-sized regional industrial supply distributors in the U.S. Midwest that compete with Wm. F. Hurst for local aerospace, automotive, and agricultural manufacturing accounts with comparable product lines and field-sales models.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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