Houston Motor and Control

What Houston Motor and Control does

Houston Motor and Control (HMC) is a privately held, Texas-incorporated B2B industrial distributor and UL-certified custom control panel manufacturer headquartered in Tomball, Texas. Founded in 1976, the company serves customers ranging from small businesses to large industrial operations across the Houston and Gulf Coast Region of Texas. Its primary segment is Oil & Gas, with additional verticals spanning Water & Wastewater, Industrial HVAC, Mining & Aggregate, Petrochemical & Refining, Industrial Machinery, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Industrial Packaging, and Pulp & Paper.

HMC's product portfolio combines motor and electrical-equipment distribution with custom panel fabrication. As a stocking distributor it carries fractional (1/3HP) through 500HP+ electric motors from WEG, LEESON, TECO Westinghouse, Toshiba, SEW Eurodrive, Wolong, Brook Crompton, and Hyundai Electric, plus a full electrical-equipment line (VFDs, soft starters, motor starters, circuit protection, PLCs, touchscreens, transformers, harmonic filters, gearboxes) and electric motor replacement parts (bearings, seals, fans, brushes, flanges, belts). Its UL-certified Panel Shop (UL 508A, UL NNNY Hazardous Location, UL 698, plus ABS and DNV marine certifications) builds custom low-voltage control panels — approximately 95% of panels are customized — including hazardous-location (NEMA 7, IECEx/ATEX ExD/E, purged) enclosures, VFD-driven dust collector controls, decanter centrifuge controls, and car wash MCCs.

The business model is quote-based B2B distribution and project-based custom manufacturing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; transactions flow through a consultative, sales-led motion via direct phone (713-464-3910), contact forms, and in-person engagement, with 30-day payment terms. There is no disclosed software/SaaS subscription, no funding history, and no M&A activity; the company is privately held and reinvests profits into inventory, facilities, and staff. A 24/7 emergency service hotline supports customer operations.

Name

Houston Motor and Control

Legal name

Houston Motor & Control, Inc.

Website

https://motor-hmc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Houston Motor and Control is a privately held Texas B2B industrial distributor and UL-certified custom control panel manufacturer, stocking fractional-to-500HP+ electric motors from leading global brands for industrial customers across the Gulf Coast Region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Motor Distribution: Sale of electric motors from top brands including WEG, LEESON, TECO Westinghouse, Toshiba, SEW Eurodrive, Wolong, Brook Crompton, and Hyundai Electric. Motors range from fractional HP to 500HP+ for various industrial applications.
2. Electric Motor Parts: Sale of replacement parts for electric motors including fans, fan covers, bearings, seals, carbon brushes, flanges, sliding bases, belts, sheaves, and couplings. Parts sourced through extensive network of manufacturers.
3. Electrical Equipment: Sale of electrical equipment including VFDs, soft starters, motor starters, circuit protection, pilot devices, relays, timers, automation (PLCs, touchscreens), transformers, and power quality equipment.
4. Mechanical Power Transmission: Sale of gearboxes including WEG planetary gearboxes, WEG turbo gearboxes, and WEG worm gear reducers, as well as SEW Eurodrive products.
5. Custom Control Panel Manufacturing: Design, fabrication, and certification of custom UL-certified electric control panels. Services include in-house drafting and design, testing, and support. 95% of panels built are customized to customer needs. Covers applications including hazardous locations, dust collectors, VFD panels, decanter centrifuges, and car wash MCCs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Houston Motor and Control is a stocking distributor of electric motors (1/3HP fractional to 500HP+) from leading manufacturers, along with motor replacement parts, electrical equipment (VFDs, soft starters, motor starters, PLCs, touchscreens), and mechanical power transmission gearboxes. The company complements distribution with an in-house UL 508A and UL NNNY Hazardous Location certified Panel Shop that designs, drafts, fabricates, and tests custom low-voltage electric control panels tailored to customer specifications, including hazardous location enclosures, dust collector controls, VFD panels, decanter centrifuge controls, and car wash MCCs.

Product overview

Houston Motor and Control is a distributor of electric motors, motor parts, electrical equipment, and mechanical power transmission products, complemented by an in-house UL Certified custom control panel fabrication shop. The product portfolio centers on electric motors ranging from 1/3HP fractional to 500HP+ (distributed brands include WEG, LEESON, TECO Westinghouse, Toshiba, SEW Eurodrive, Wolong, Brook Crompton, and Hyundai Electric), supported by comprehensive electric motor parts (bearings, seals, fans, brushes, flanges) and electrical equipment (Variable Frequency Drives, Soft Starters, Motor Starters, Circuit Protection, PLCs, Touchscreens, Transformers). The company's UL Certified Panel Shop specializes in custom control panel fabrication (UL 508A and UL NNNY certified) for hazardous locations, offering VFD panels, dust collector controls, decanter centrifuge controls, and car wash motor control cabinets, with 95% of panels being custom-built to customer specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Motors Stocking distribution of industrial electric motors ranging from 1/3HP fractional to 500HP+, sourced from leading manufacturers and sold to industrial customers across oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, manufacturing, water/wastewater, HVAC, agriculture, pulp & paper, transportation, and packaging sectors.
• Electric Motor Parts Replacement parts inventory for industrial electric motors, including fans, fan covers, bearings, seals, carbon brushes, flanges, sliding bases, belts, sheaves, and couplings, supplied to support maintenance and repair operations.
• Electrical Equipment Distribution of industrial electrical equipment including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Soft Starters, Motor Starters, Circuit Protection, Disconnects, Pilot Devices, Relays, Timers, PLCs, Touchscreens, Transformers, and Harmonic Filters from manufacturers such as Control Techniques, Weintek, IDEC, SATEC, TCI, Fuji Electric, and Hitachi.
• Mechanical Power Transmission Distribution of mechanical power transmission products including WEG Planetary Gearboxes (85-10,000 kN.m torque), WEG Turbo Gearboxes (1-60 MW), WEG Worm Gear Reducers (400-1435 in. lbs.), and SEW Eurodrive gearmotors for industrial applications.
• UL Certified Custom Control Panels Custom design, drafting, fabrication, and testing of low-voltage (<1000V) electric control panels certified to UL 508A, UL NNNY Hazardous Location, UL 698, ABS, and DNV standards. Applications include VFD panels, dust collector controls, decanter centrifuge controls, car wash MCCs, hazardous location enclosures (NEMA 7, IECEx/ATEX ExD/E, purged enclosures), and standardized starter designs.

Named customers1 record

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• WEGcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor manufacturer partner. HMC is one of WEG's largest stocking distributors in the USA. Distributes comprehensive range of WEG motors including single phase, three phase, premium efficiency, severe duty, IEEE841, explosion proof, definite purpose, washdown, fractional, pump, IEC metric, farm duty, medium voltage, and gear motors. Also distributes WEG planetary, turbo, and worm gearboxes.
• LEESON (Regal Rexnord)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner under Regal Rexnord. Distributes LEESON AC and DC electric motors for various industrial applications including manufacturing, agriculture, and construction. Products known for reliability and efficiency in challenging environments.
• TECO WestinghousecoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal manufacturer of electric motors and generators. HMC distributes TECO Westinghouse products including vertical hollow shaft motors and vertical solid shaft motors. TECO-Westinghouse offers motors from fractional to 100,000 HP.
• ToshibacoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner known for exceptional performance and durability. HMC distributes Toshiba definite purpose motors. Products feature advanced technology, innovation, and high-efficiency motors for manufacturing, energy, and transportation sectors.
• SEW EurodrivecoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobally recognized leader in drive technology. HMC distributes SEW-EURODRIVE products including single and three-phase gearmotors, standard gearmotors, servo gearmotors, and variable speed gearmotors. Known for innovative solutions and high-quality products.
• WolongsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationLeading global manufacturer of electric motors. HMC distributes Wolong products including NEMA Premium Severe Duty motors (Energy Saver SD), NEMA Premium Extra Severe Duty (XSD Ultra series), medium voltage motors, DC motors, and IE3 Severe Duty motors.
• Brook CromptonsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationEstablished distributor of electric motors in North America. HMC distributes Brook Crompton definite purpose single and three-phase motors for mining, water treatment, and manufacturing industries.
• Hyundai ElectricsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationGlobally recognized manufacturer serving North America. HMC distributes Hyundai Electric severe duty motors (HES, HHI, HSDE series), explosion proof motors (IXHHI), and IEEE841 motors for oil and gas, marine, power generation, and heavy industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AutomationDirect: AutomationDirect is a direct-to-customer automation products retailer specializing in PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and motor control at low prices. Competes with HMC on automation components—HMC distributes Weintek and similar products—using a digital-first model that pressures traditional distributors.
• WESCO International: WESCO International is a Fortune 500 electrical, communications, and utility distribution company with a strong industrial automation and motor control portfolio. Direct overlap with HMC's VFDs, motor starters, and control panel offerings for industrial customers.
• Graybar: Graybar is a multibillion-dollar electrical and communications distributor serving industrial, utility, and government customers. Overlaps with HMC's electrical equipment catalog—VFDs, motor starters, control panels—but operates at dramatically larger scale and broader geography.
• Motion Industries: Motion Industries (subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company) is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, distributing bearings, motors, drives, and industrial supplies with deep service to oil & gas, manufacturing, and MRO customers. Highly comparable to HMC's product mix and customer base, but at vastly larger scale.
• Rexel USA: Rexel USA is a major electrical distributor serving industrial, commercial, and residential customers with electrical supplies, lighting, and automation products. HMC's electrical equipment and VFD business overlaps directly with Rexel's core catalog.
• Crescent Electric Supply: Crescent Electric Supply is a regional electrical distributor serving industrial, commercial, and construction customers across the U.S. Midwest and beyond. HMC and Crescent share the model of regional industrial/electrical distributor serving nearby customers with a mix of commodity and engineered products.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading industrial distributor specializing in bearings, power transmission, motors, and fluid power, serving MRO and OEM customers across the U.S. Mirrors HMC's industrial distribution model with overlapping product categories and customer types.

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Grainger is a Fortune 500 broad-line industrial MRO distributor, with a massive catalog including motors, drives, and controls. Doesn't specialize in custom control panels but absorbs transactional motor and parts demand that HMC would otherwise capture, especially from its KeepStock and online channels.

Others

• SEW-Eurodrive: SEW-Eurodrive is a global leader in gearmotor and drive technology, distributed by HMC. SEW maintains direct sales and assembly operations in the U.S. alongside its distributor network, creating a hybrid partner-competitor dynamic similar to WEG.
• WEG Electric Corp: WEG is a global manufacturer of motors, drives, and gearboxes, and HMC's largest stocking distributor partner. WEG also sells direct to large industrial customers, putting it in a partner-competitor position that defines HMC's channel economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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