Smith Industrial Rubber and Plastics

What Smith Industrial Rubber and Plastics does

Smith Industrial Rubber and Plastics is a value-add distributor and custom fabricator of industrial rubber, hydraulic, and fluid-power products headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. The company's portfolio spans hydraulic and industrial hose (including metal/PTFE and composite hose), conveyor belt systems and accessories, valves (ball, butterfly, check, gate, globe, pressure/safety relief), gaskets, expansion joints, sheet rubber, bearings and power transmission components, industrial couplings, loading arms and gangways, and hose reels, supported by a network of 30+ premier manufacturers including Gates, Continental, Dixon Valve, Danfoss, Viking, and Novaflex. Smith Industrial custom-fabricates gaskets up to 60 inches in diameter and 2 inches thick, and can crimp industrial hose assemblies up to 8 inches in diameter at its Rockford facility.

The business makes money through three reinforcing streams: (1) hardware distribution of industrial rubber, hose, conveyor, and fluid-power products sold via quote-based B2B pricing; (2) custom fabrication services including gasket cutting, hydraulic hose assembly and crimping, OEM hydraulic kitting, and loading-arm configuration; and (3) mobile maintenance and field services, with 200+ years of combined conveyor/industrial experience among mobile crews, available 24/7 for planned outages and emergency repairs, plus MSHA Part 48 Above Ground certified safety training and inspection. Customer mix is heavily diversified across 12+ verticals including transfer terminals/petrochemical, food and beverage, mining and aggregate, steel and metals, data centers, chemical processing, power generation, pulp and paper, liquid transportation, equipment rental, wineries and breweries, and waste and recycling, with transfer terminals/petrochemical and food and beverage marked as the primary served verticals.

Smith Industrial operates 39 Midwest locations as part of the Singer Industrial family, a wholly owned subsidiary of SBP Holdings (Houston, TX), which operates 76 North American locations with pooled inventory of $150M+ and over 1M sq ft of warehouse space. The company is led by President Scott Greenfield, traces its origins to the early-1900s Smith Oil Corporation, and was officially founded in 1976, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. Partnerships with OnGuard Asset Management (for proactive hose testing and lifecycle tracking) and a deep supplier-distributor alliance with Viking Conveyor Belt anchor the company's ecosystem positioning.

Name

Smith Industrial Rubber and Plastics

Legal name

Smith Industrial Rubber and Plastics

Website

https://smithindustrial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Value-add distributor and custom fabricator of industrial rubber products, hydraulic hose, conveyor belts, gaskets, and fluid power components, serving Midwest industrial customers across 12+ verticals through 39 locations as part of the Singer Industrial/SBP Holdings platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber Products Distribution

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Molded & Extruded Industrial Rubber Parts (Custom Components) (IMANALAG)

Keywords

• Industrial hose distribution
• Rubber gasket fabrication
• Conveyor belt supply
• Hydraulic hose assembly
• Fluid power products

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Rubber & Plastics Product Distribution: Revenue generated through the sale and distribution of industrial rubber products, hydraulic hose, industrial hose, conveyor belts, gaskets, expansion joints, valves, fittings, and related accessories. Products are supplied from industry manufacturers including Gates, Continental, Dixon, Danfoss, and 30+ other suppliers. Sales are made directly to industrial customers across multiple sectors.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Value-add services including custom gasket cutting (up to 60 inch diameter, 2 inch thickness), hydraulic hose assembly and crimping (up to 8 inch industrial hoses), and custom loading arms. These fabrication services complement product sales and create additional revenue streams while building customer relationships.
3. Mobile Maintenance & Field Services: On-site conveyor maintenance, welding repairs, metal fabrication, and system builds provided by certified field technicians. Services available 24/7 for planned outages and emergency repairs. Service offerings also include hose testing, certification, and asset management through OnGuard partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Smith Industrial Rubber and Plastics distributes industrial rubber products, hydraulic and industrial hose, conveyor belts, valves, gaskets, expansion joints, sheet rubber, power transmission components, loading arms, and industrial plastics sourced from 30+ premier manufacturers. The company complements distribution with value-add custom fabrication services (gasket cutting up to 60 inch diameter, hydraulic hose assembly and crimping up to 8 inch), mobile on-site conveyor maintenance and welding, MSHA-certified conveyor belt training, and OEM hydraulic kitting. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of distributed products and the related fabrication, assembly, certification, and field service offerings.

Product overview

Smith Industrial Rubber and Plastics is a value-add distributor of industrial rubber products, hydraulic components, and fluid power solutions serving the Midwest. The product portfolio centers on hose systems (Hydraulic Hose, Industrial Hose, Metal & PTFE Hose, Composite Hose, Metal Hose), conveyor solutions (Conveyor Belt, Conveyor Belt System Components, Conveyor Belt Accessories), flow control (Valves including Ball, Butterfly, Check, Gate, Globe, Pressure & Safety Relief types), and sealing products (Gaskets, Expansion Joints, Sheet Rubber). The company also offers Bearing & Power Transmission components, Industrial Plastics, Loading Arms & Gangways, Hose Reels, Hydraulic Couplings/Adapters/Quick Disconnects/Valves/Crimpers, Industrial Supply items, and Rubber Snowplow Blades. Services complement the product line including Hydraulic Hose Assembly Services, Industrial Hose Production Services, Hose Testing Certification & Asset Management via OnGuard partnership, Custom Gasket Cutting Services, Conveyor Maintenance Mobile Services, Conveyor Belt Safety & Training (MSHA certified), OEM Hydraulic Kitting Service, and Local & National Industrial Inventory programs. The company operates as part of Singer Industrial family with 39 locations across the Midwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Hose High-pressure hydraulic hose product line from Gates and other premier manufacturers, including AQP High Performance, Four/Six Wire Spiral, One Wire, Two Wire, Thermoplastic, and Suction & Low Pressure Return configurations for industrial fluid power systems.
• Industrial Hose General-purpose industrial hose from Continental and other suppliers for air, multipurpose, chemical transfer, steam, water, petroleum, food & beverage, and material handling applications across industrial sectors.
• Metal & PTFE Hose Flexible metal hose assemblies and PTFE/Teflon hose assemblies designed for chemical transfer, high temperature, and corrosive-environment applications.
• Composite Hose Multi-layer composite hose for chemical, petroleum, water, and roof drain applications requiring flexibility and chemical resistance.
• Metal Hose Flexible metal hose in Double Braided, Single Braided, and Spiralwound configurations for high temperature and high pressure applications.
• Conveyor Belt Heavy-weight and light-weight rubber conveyor belts from Viking, Beltservice, Superior, Habasit, and others for aggregate, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing operations.
• Valves Complete industrial valve portfolio including Ball, Butterfly, Check, Gate, Globe, and Pressure & Safety Relief valves for fluid and gas flow control in chemical processing, oil & gas, power generation, and marine applications.
• Gaskets Custom-cut sealing gaskets in metallic and non-metallic materials including Teflon, Neoprene, EPDM, Buna, Graphite, Viton, and MIL-SPEC rubber, supporting diameters up to 60 inch, thicknesses to 2 inch, pressures up to 3000 psi, and temperatures from cryogenic to 2000°F.
• Expansion Joints Pipe connection solutions including Rubber Expansion Joints, PTFE Expansion Joints, Ducting Expansion Joints, and Pipe Connectors for thermal expansion accommodation.
• Sheet Rubber Industrial sheet rubber materials including Butyl, EPDM, Fluorosilicone, Food Grade FDA/NSF, Hypalon, Metal Detectable, Neoprene, Silicone, and Sponge Rubber for sealing and fabrication applications.
• Bearing & Power Transmission Power transmission product line including Ball Bearings, Roller Chain, Couplings, Gearing, Journal Bearings, Lovejoy Couplings, Mounted Bearing Units, Needle Bearings, Plain Bearings, Sheaves, Sprockets, and roller bearings.
• Industrial Plastics Industrial plastic materials and fabricated plastic parts for various industrial applications.
• Industrial Supply General industrial supplies including Abrasives & Wire Wheels, Contractor Supply, Cutting & Drilling tools, Hand Tools, Material Handling, Power Tools, Safety Equipment, and Welding Supplies.
• Rubber Snowplow Blades Rubber snowplow blade attachments for municipal and commercial snow removal equipment.
• Loading Arms & Gangways Bulk liquid transfer equipment including Bottom Loading Arms, Top Loading Arms, Custom Loading Arms, API Couplers, Electronic Rack Equipment, Floating Suction Assemblies, and Safety Breakaways for truck and rail transfer operations.
• Hydraulic Hose Assembly Services Custom hydraulic hose assembly with fitting and crimping to precise specification for industrial fluid power applications, leveraging in-house and mobile crimping capability.
• Industrial Hose Production Services Industrial hose production with capability to crimp up to 8 inch diameter hoses, including metal hoses, chemical transfer, water suction & discharge, compressed air, and steam hoses, with technical support and on-time delivery.
• Hose Testing, Certification & Asset Management Hose testing, certification, and asset management delivered through the OnGuard Asset Management partnership, with both in-house and on-site inspection to help customers identify and address high-risk assets before failure.
• Custom Gasket Cutting Services Custom gasket fabrication up to 60 inch diameter and 2 inch thickness on state-of-the-art cutting equipment using materials such as Teflon, Neoprene, EPDM, Buna, Graphite, Viton, and MIL-SPEC rubber.
• Conveyor Maintenance Mobile Services On-site conveyor repair, metal installation, fabrication, and machine shop services delivered by certified welders and fabricators with 200+ years combined conveyor/industrial experience, available 24/7 for planned outages and emergencies.
• Conveyor Belt Safety & Training MSHA Part 48 Above Ground certified conveyor belt safety training and inspection services, including belt splicing, vulcanization, and installation training, with a zero-incident culture.
• OEM Hydraulic Kitting Service Custom kits of hydraulic components and assemblies produced to OEM specification for exactness and consistency in product supply for OEM customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom gaskets up to 60 inch diameter, thicknesses to 2 inch, handling pressures up to 3000 psi and temperatures from cryogenic to 2000° F
• +3 more outcomes

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OnGuard™ Asset ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with OnGuard™ Asset Management to provide industry-leading hose testing, certification, and asset management both in-house and on-site. Through this partnership, Smith Industrial helps customers identify and address high-risk assets before they become costly failures, ensuring safety and reliability. OnGuard provides proactive approach to hose maintenance with tracking and management capabilities.
• Singer Industrial / SBP HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmith Industrial is part of the Singer Industrial family, a leading group of value-add distributors. Singer Industrial, along with Bishop Lifting Products and Dakota Fluid Power, are wholly owned subsidiaries of SBP Holdings. Through its 76 locations, SBP Holdings provides industrial rubber, wire rope, rigging, and fluid power products and services throughout North America. The association enables Smith Industrial to offer best-in-class products at competitive rates with shared best practices and improved buying power.
• Viking Conveyor BeltcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorViking Conveyor Belt specializes in high-quality conveyor belting solutions for demanding industrial applications. Products include fabric and steel-reinforced belts for aggregate, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. Smith Industrial distributes Viking products including heavy weight and light weight conveyor belts, accessories, and OnGuard asset management services.
• Gates HydraulicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGates is a premier supplier of hydraulic products. Smith Industrial distributes Gates hydraulic hose, hydraulic valves, and accessories.
• ContinentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContinental is a leading industrial hose supplier. Smith Industrial distributes Continental industrial hose products.
• Dixon ValvecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDixon Valve provides industrial couplings, fittings, and loading arm systems. Smith Industrial distributes Dixon products including cam & groove fittings, quick disconnects, and loading arm systems for transfer terminals.
• DanfosscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanfoss provides hydraulic crimpers and fittings. Smith Industrial distributes Danfoss products for hydraulic applications.
• Band-ItminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBand-It provides hose clamping and securing products. Distributed through Smith Industrial.
• HosemasterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosemaster industrial hose products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• NovaflexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNovaflex industrial hose products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• SuperiorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSuperior conveyor belt products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• Brennan IncminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrennan hydraulic adapters and fittings distributed through Smith Industrial.
• CampbellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampbell fittings products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• FlexcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlexco conveyor belt products including cleaners, fasteners distributed through Smith Industrial.
• Texcel RubberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTexcel Rubber products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• TiteflexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTiteflex hose products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• DicsaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDicsa hydraulic products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• Stucchi USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStucchi hydraulic quick disconnects distributed through Smith Industrial.
• HabasitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHabasit conveyor and processing belts distributed through Smith Industrial.
• RubberworxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRubberworx industrial rubber products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• KanaflexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKanaflex flexible hose products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• KuriyamaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKuriyama industrial hose products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• PT CouplingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPT Coupling products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• FlexaustminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlexaust ducting and industrial hose products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• Jason IndustrialminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJason Industrial conveyor and transmission belts distributed through Smith Industrial.
• Midland IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMidland Industries coupling and fitting products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• MTO HoseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMTO Hose custom hose products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• LGVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLGV industrial products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• Belt ConceptsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelt Concepts conveyor belt products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• Beltservice CorpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeltservice Corp conveyor belt products distributed through Smith Industrial.
• Fittings UnlimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFittings Unlimited industrial fittings distributed through Smith Industrial.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• W.W. Grainger: Major industrial supply distributor offering maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products through branch network and digital channels. Competes with Smith Industrial in industrial supply categories with a much larger catalog and broader geographic coverage, though less specialization in heavy-duty rubber and conveyor products.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Major industrial distributor serving MRO, OEM, and fluid power customers across North America. Competes with Smith Industrial in fluid power, bearings, hose, and sealing products through a multi-channel distribution model that includes both branch-based sales and digital channels.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Industrial): Diversified industrial and automotive parts distributor with growing industrial segment serving MRO customers. Competes with Smith Industrial in industrial supply, fluid power, and material handling categories under the NAPA and Motion Industrial adjacencies.
• Fastenal: Largest industrial supply distributor in North America focused on fasteners, tools, safety supplies, and increasingly fluid power and welding. Overlaps tangentially with Smith Industrial's industrial supply and MRO categories, but with a fundamentally different on-site vending model and scale.
• Motion Industries: Largest industrial parts distributor in North America, providing bearings, power transmission, fluid power, hose, gaskets, and seals to industrial customers. Overlaps with Smith Industrial across nearly all core product categories including hoses, gaskets, conveyor products, and valves, but at much greater national scale.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Large industrial supply distributor serving metalworking and MRO customers with cutting tools, abrasives, fluid power, and material handling products. Overlaps with Smith Industrial's industrial supply and bearing/power transmission categories at significantly greater scale and with stronger digital channels.

Direct peers

• DXP Enterprises: Industrial MRO distributor focused on rotating equipment, bearings, power transmission, fluid power, hose, and safety products. Directly comparable to Smith Industrial in product mix, customer verticals (food & beverage, chemical, oil & gas, mining), and value-add distribution model.
• White Cap: Specialty distributor of construction and industrial supplies including concrete, fasteners, tools, and safety equipment. Overlaps with Smith Industrial in industrial supply and material handling categories serving construction, mining, and infrastructure end markets.
• Singer Industrial: Sister company within SBP Holdings offering value-add industrial rubber, wire rope, rigging, and fluid power distribution across North America. Operates the same distribution model as Smith Industrial under the same parent, with overlapping product categories and customer verticals.
• BlackHawk Industrial Distribution: Industrial MRO distributor serving aerospace, automotive, and general industrial customers with cutting tools, abrasives, fluid power, and material handling products. Comparable to Smith Industrial in customer mix, product categories, and branch-based distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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