Industrial Supply Company

Name

Industrial Supply Company

Legal name

Industrial Supply Company

Website

https://ind-supply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial MRO Distribution

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial MRO supplies
• Cutting tools distribution
• Abrasives supply
• Industrial safety equipment
• Fasteners and hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Terre Haute

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of industrial supplies including abrasives, cutting tools, hand tools, fasteners, safety products, MRO products, plumbing supplies, and related industrial equipment through e-commerce platform and direct sales.
2. Services Revenue: Revenue from value-added services including Authorized Weld Center (custom welded band saw blades), Industrial Vending, MRO Team Support, Technical Support, and Vendor Managed Inventory programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Industrial Supply Company (ISCO) is a general line B2B distributor of industrial Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) products. It sells an extensive catalog of abrasives, cutting tools, hand and power tools, fasteners, safety products, janitorial supplies, plumbing, HVAC, hydraulics/pneumatics, material handling, and welding supplies through an e-commerce storefront, complemented by value-added services such as custom welded band saw blades, industrial vending, vendor managed inventory, and technical support.

Product overview

Industrial Supply Company is a general line distributor of industrial MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) products operating as an e-commerce platform with extensive product catalog. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into over 20 major product categories including Abrasives, Air Tools and Accessories, Batteries/Flashlights/Lighting, Chemicals and Paints, Cutting Tools and Metalworking, Electrical, Fasteners, Hand Tools, Hardware, Hoses/Tubing/Fittings, HVAC, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Janitorial/Facility Maintenance, Lubricants/Coolants/Fluids, Material Handling/Storage, Pipe/Valves/Fittings, Plumbing, Power Tools, Safety Products, Saw Blades, Tapes/Packaging/Adhesives, Test Instruments, and Welding/Soldering. Complementing the product catalog are five core service offerings: Authorized Weld Center (custom welded band saw blades from Lenox, Starrett, Simonds), Industrial Vending (automated supply management), MRO Team Support (inventory management assistance), Technical Support (product recommendations and application support), and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI - collaborative inventory management). The company was founded in 1915 and operates as a general line distributor serving industrial customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ISCO Blades: Custom welded band saw blade solutions offered through their Authorized Weld Center partnership with L.S. Starrett Company.

Products and services

• Abrasives Comprehensive industrial abrasive category covering cut-off and grinding wheels, coated and bonded abrasives, deburring tools, sharpening stones, abrasive brushes, non-woven abrasives, laps and hones, diamond and super abrasives, compounds, buff polishes, waxes, and roto peen products for manufacturing and metalworking customers.
• Air Tools and Accessories Pneumatic tools and accessories including blow guns, air sanders, air routers, air polishers and buffers, air grinders, air filers, air drills, and air cut-off tools for industrial users.
• Cutting Tools and Metalworking Metalworking fluid products, tapping and threading tools, reamers, milling products, dies and die sets, countersinks, chamfering tools, counterbores, porting tools, boring bars, cut-off and grooving tools, dust/mist/fume collectors, drilling and holemaking tools, burrs, and tool holding systems for fabrication shops.
• Fasteners Full fastener line including powder actuated fasteners, spacers and standoffs, riveting/self-clinching/Cleco products, retaining rings and clips, assortment kits, screws, nuts, washers, rods and studs, bolts, anchors, and pins.
• Hand Tools and Accessories Industrial hand tool category including piping and tubing tools, conduit tools, automotive engine and chassis tools, filter wrenches, specialty tools, screwdrivers, nutdrivers, vises, sockets and bits, pliers, crimping tools, punches, chisels, hand drills, micrometers, calipers, and gages.
• Power Tools and Accessories Electric and cordless power tools and accessories for industrial maintenance and production environments.
• Safety and Security Products Personal protective equipment and safety supplies for industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Saw Blades Band saw blades, circular saw blades, and other cutting blades for industrial cutting operations.
• Welding and Soldering Welding equipment, consumables, and soldering supplies for industrial fabrication.
• Plumbing Plumbing supplies, fixtures, parts, and accessories for commercial and industrial applications.
• HVAC Hydronics, steam products (steam traps, regulators, strainers), HVAC maintenance tools and accessories, and air filters.
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics Air compressors and vacuum pumps, air compressor accessories, pneumatic system components, pressure and temperature control valves, compressed air treatment, and air valves.
• Hoses, Tubing and Fittings Hose and tube accessories, clamps, hangers and supports, hose ends and flanges, pipe and tube clamps, hydraulic fittings, tubing, pneumatic fittings, pipeline ancillaries, condensate recovery, hoses, hose reels, and hose and tube fittings.
• Pipe, Valves, and Fittings Complete range of pipe, valves, and fittings for industrial applications.
• Material Handling and Storage Workbenches, drums, dollies and movers, dock equipment, metal utility carts, storage bins and containers, ladders, platforms and scaffolding, hoists and trolleys, chain and accessories, wire rope and fittings, straps and tie-downs, and lifting and rigging hardware.
• Chemicals and Paints Paints, equipment, supplies, spray paints, primers, paint brushes, rollers, trays, automotive paints, rust treatments, surface protection, specialty coatings, paint thinners, removers, epoxies, and general chemicals including metalworking fluids, layout fluids, antifreeze, and automotive cleaners.
• Janitorial, Paper Products, and Facility Maintenance Trash bags and liners, restroom equipment, paper products, janitorial carts and supply holders, rags and wipes, wet mops, squeegees and buckets, dust mops, dusters, cleaning pads, personal care, brooms, brushes, dust pans, and cleaning equipment.
• Lubricants, Coolants, and Fluids Grease guns, hose and accessories, grease fittings, oils, coolants, fluids, and lubricants for industrial applications.
• Electrical Wiring devices, wire and component markers, wiring connectors, wire and cable, wire management, and cable ties and accessories.
• Batteries, Flashlights and Lighting Portable lighting, flashlights, lanterns, spotlights, specialty flashlights, penlights, head lights, handheld flashlights, rechargeable flashlights, batteries (zinc carbon, silver oxide, rechargeable, non-rechargeable, lithium, alkaline, standard, coin/button cell), battery accessories, and flashlight accessories.
• Hardware Springs, conduit-cable clamps and hangers, and general hardware supplies.
• Tapes, Packaging Products, and Adhesives Industrial tapes, packaging materials, and adhesive products.
• Test Instruments Testing and measuring instruments for industrial applications.
• Authorized Weld Center Custom welded band saw blade solutions offering custom cut and welded band saw blades in various types including bi-metal, carbon steel, carbide tipped, and woodworking blades, sourced from brands such as Lenox, Starrett, and Simonds. Serves metalworking and fabrication customers needing non-standard blade sizes.
• Industrial Vending Industrial vending solutions that automate supply management and help customers control inventory costs by dispensing consumables and small tools at the point of use.
• MRO Team Support Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) support including expertise advice, inventory management assistance, product recommendations, and cost savings solutions for MRO products including janitorial supplies, safety equipment, repair tools, chemicals, and fasteners.
• Technical Support Technical support from knowledgeable sales staff to locate hard-to-find items, provide training information, answer technical questions, and recommend the right products for applications.
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Collaborative inventory management process in which ISCO monitors and replenishes customer inventory levels, including analysis of current inventory, value assessment, replenishment scheduling, and consistent replenishment with accurate inventory data.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced inventory costs through vending and VMI programs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• L.S. Starrett CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized weld center partnership allowing ISCO to provide custom cut and welded band saw blades. ISCO offers precision band saw blades from Starrett as well as Lenox and Simonds brands. The partnership enables custom blade fabrication to any size up to quarter-inch increments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal Company: Largest U.S. fastener and industrial supplies distributor with a national branch network and leading on-site vending/VMI program. Highly comparable to ISCO in vending and VMI strategy but at materially greater scale.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): National distributor of construction and industrial supplies including fasteners, tools, and safety products. Comparable to ISCO on construction and contractor-focused MRO categories but with broader geographic reach.
• Airgas: Largest U.S. distributor of industrial gases and welding supplies with national branch network. Overlaps with ISCO on welding consumables, equipment, and safety products.
• W.W. Grainger: Largest U.S. MRO industrial distributor with a national branch network and broad general-line catalog. Direct overlap with ISCO across virtually every product category ISCO carries, but at vastly greater scale, digital maturity, and procurement depth.
• MSC Industrial Direct: National MRO distributor focused on metalworking and maintenance supplies — directly comparable to ISCO's cutting tools, abrasives, and metalworking categories. Operates a larger catalog and stronger digital procurement tooling.

Direct peers

• McMaster-Carr: Direct-mail and e-commerce MRO distributor offering an exceptionally broad general-line industrial catalog. Closely comparable to ISCO in product breadth and B2B customer mix, though with national reach and superior digital UX.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Distributor of industrial bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and MRO products with a strong Midwest presence. Overlaps with ISCO on hydraulics, pneumatics, fasteners, and general MRO, with comparable regional branch footprint.
• Lawson Products: Distributor of fasteners, cutting tools, abrasives, and MRO supplies sold primarily through direct-sales reps to industrial customers — a very similar GTM motion to ISCO's account-based field sales approach.

Regional players

• Kaman Industrial Technologies: Industrial distributor with strong Northeast and Midwest presence focused on bearings, power transmission, and MRO. Comparable product mix and regional positioning to ISCO's Midwest-heavy footprint.

Emerging players

• Zoro Tools: E-commerce-focused industrial supplies retailer (Grainger-owned) with transparent pricing and fast shipping. Represents the digital-native competitive threat to traditional regional MRO distributors like ISCO.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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