Power Distributors

What Power Distributors does

Power Distributors, LLC is a privately held 3PL and 4PL distribution company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio that operates as the primary outsourced supply chain and channel partner for the U.S. outdoor power equipment industry. The company was formed in 2014 by integrating six historic regional distributors (Atlantic Power, Central Power Systems, Preferred Power, SEDCO, Magneto Power, and Midwest Engine Warehouse), giving it a corporate heritage that extends back to 1904. It runs six strategically located distribution centers totaling over 1,000,000 square feet of warehouse capacity (Columbus OH, Castleton NY, Charlotte NC, Ankeny IA, Dallas TX, and Salt Lake City UT), three customer care centers (New York, Ohio, Oregon), and a Canadian subsidiary (Power Source Canada, Oakville and Delta) covering all 50 U.S. states and Canada.

The platform is built on integrated ERP/CRM/CMS systems connected to an online account management portal with EDI-driven ordering, warranty submission, parts lookup, and drop-ship direct-to-consumer fulfillment. The core technology stack combines intelligent order routing against zone-optimized DC inventory, full-stack ecommerce support, and a customer care backbone staffed by Master Service Technicians. PD represents 23 brand partners — Briggs & Stratton (the founding relationship), Oregon, Champion, NGK, Snapper, Simplicity, Goodyear, Autolite, Sta-Bil, Yard Force, and others — and serves over 20,000 independent sales and service locations plus online customers. Order volume exceeds 1.5 million shipments annually, with average order cycle time under 35 minutes, 95%+ of parcel orders shipped same-day, and 99% of U.S. customers reached by next-day service.

Revenue is generated through a mix of managed-service 3PL/4PL contracts and transactional product distribution fees. The go-to-market combines geo-centric field sales teams covering all 50 states, inside sales at each DC, self-serve online account management, drop shipping for direct-to-consumer orders, and channel-aligned sales to mass retailers (Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's), hardware co-ops (Ace, True Value, Do It Best), equipment rental operators (including United Rentals), turf and grounds care professionals, OEMs, and independent outdoor power equipment dealers. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across use cases (outdoor power dealers, hardware retail, mass retail, ecommerce, equipment rental, turf/grounds, OEM), and the company supplements core logistics with brand-support services (marketing, creative, training) and market-support services (customer care, warranty administration). Pricing is privately negotiated on a per-customer basis and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Power Distributors

Legal name

Power Distributors, LLC

Website

https://powerdistributors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Power Distributors is a privately held U.S. 3PL and 4PL distributor that provides warehousing, fulfillment, distribution, and brand-support services to over 20,000 independent dealers, mass retailers, hardware co-ops, and online customers across all 50 U.S. states on behalf of 23 outdoor power equipment brand partners, including Briggs & Stratton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics and Distribution Services

NAICS

Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4237), Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

Asset-Based Warehousing & Distribution Centers (Owned/Leased Facilities) (TLAIAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wholesale / Cash-and-Carry Distribution Centers (TLALAEAB)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Outdoor power equipment distribution
• Warehouse fulfillment services
• Brand support solutions
• Ecommerce drop shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3PL/4PL Distribution Services: Power Distributors generates revenue through providing third-party and fourth-party logistics services, including warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution of outdoor power equipment and related products. They serve as a single-source national provider connecting manufacturers to markets nationwide.
2. Product Distribution and Sales: Revenue generated from distributing branded outdoor power equipment products from manufacturer partners (Briggs & Stratton, Oregon, Champion, etc.) to retailers, dealers, and direct-to-consumer channels.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Power Distributors is a U.S. 3PL/4PL provider that warehouses, distributes, and fulfills outdoor power equipment, engines, parts, and accessories on behalf of 23 leading manufacturer brands (including Briggs & Stratton, Oregon, Champion, and NGK). Operating six distribution centers with 1,000,000+ square feet of capacity, it serves 20,000+ independent dealers, mass retailers, hardware co-ops, and online sellers across all 50 states. Its integrated service stack spans supply chain management, brand support, market/customer support, and ecommerce/drop-shipping fulfillment.

Product overview

Power Distributors operates as a third-party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider offering an integrated platform of distribution, fulfillment, and brand support services. The core product portfolio consists of four interconnected service modules: Supply Chain Management (warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution across six strategically located DCs), Brand Support Solutions (marketing, creative services, and sales support), Market Support Solutions (customer care, technical support, and training), and Ecommerce Support Solutions (drop shipping, digital marketing, and marketplace management). These services are delivered through the PD Account Portal, an integrated ERP/CRM/CMS platform. PD represents 23+ brand partners including Briggs & Stratton, Oregon, Champion, NGK Spark Plugs, Snapper, Simplicity, and Goodyear, distributing outdoor power equipment, engines, parts, and accessories to over 20,000 independent sales and service locations nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supply Chain Management (3PL/4PL) Coast-to-coast warehousing, intelligent order routing, fulfillment, and drop shipping delivered from six high-velocity distribution centers with 1,000,000+ sq ft of capacity, serving manufacturers, brands, dealers, mass retailers, and online sellers across all 50 U.S. states.
• Brand Support Solutions End-to-end brand support including marketing planning, ad management, brand development and story building, creative services, online retail support, channel-aligned sales coverage, and post-sale product administration for outdoor power equipment manufacturers and brand partners.
• Market Support Solutions Centralized customer care, sales support, parts lookup, warranty claim processing, online account management, and Master Certified Training delivered through three customer care facilities staffed by trained technicians to support brand partners' dealer and service networks.
• Ecommerce Support Solutions Full-service ecommerce fulfillment, drop shipping with EDI tracking and invoicing, digital marketing and creative support, full-stack development and IT support, online marketplace management, and product data and asset management for online retailers selling through Amazon, eBay, Wayfair, and branded storefronts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.5 Million+ orders shipped each year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Briggs & StrattoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Distributors serves as a central service distributor for Briggs & Stratton engines and parts. This partnership is described as one of the most powerful third-party logistics partnerships in the industry, with PD providing trained technicians to support the dealer network.
• OregoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment cutting systems and related products represented by PD for distribution.
• ChampioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of spark plugs and lubricants represented by PD for distribution across their network.
• NGK Spark PlugscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading spark plug manufacturer represented by PD for distribution to dealers and retailers.
• Vanguard Commercial PowercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial power products from Briggs & Stratton represented for distribution by PD.
• GoodyearcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoodyear brand products including tires and related items distributed through PD's network.
• AutolitesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpark plug and ignition products manufacturer distributed by PD.
• SnappersecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLawn and garden equipment brand distributed through PD.
• SimplicitysecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutdoor power equipment brand distributed through PD.
• GarritysecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPressure washer and outdoor equipment brand distributed by PD.
• KinetixsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLubricant and fuel treatment products distributed through PD.
• Sta-BilsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuel treatments and stabilizers distributed through PD's network.
• WalbrosecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarburetor and fuel system components for outdoor power equipment distributed by PD.
• ZamasecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarburetor and filter products for string trimmers and blowers distributed through PD.
• SimpsonsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPressure washers and cleaning equipment brand distributed by PD.
• Power Source CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull-service sales and distribution organization serving outdoor power equipment dealers and retailers throughout Canada. Serves as part of the Power Distributors group operating from distribution centers in Oakville, Ontario and Delta, British Columbia.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RXO: Asset-light 3PL/4PL and last-mile distribution provider serving B2B customers. Comparable for the asset-based warehousing plus managed-services distribution model and EDI/order-routing capabilities PD operates.
• Pool Corporation: Largest U.S. wholesale distributor of pool supplies, equipment, and related parts to service professionals and retailers. Comparable as a B2B specialty-category distributor with owned DCs, technology-enabled ordering, and a national dealer/professional customer base.
• Stens: Wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for outdoor power equipment serving dealers and distributors. Most direct product-category peer to PD's OPE parts distribution business.
• SiteOne Landscape Supply: Largest U.S. wholesale distributor of landscape supplies serving professional and residential customers through a national branch network. Closely comparable to PD's national B2B wholesale distribution model serving dealers and end-customers of an outdoor/home category.
• NFI Industries: Asset-based 3PL provider with owned/leased distribution centers, warehousing, and transportation across North America. Comparable for PD's asset-based distribution center footprint and 3PL service orientation.

Others

• Ariens Company: U.S. manufacturer of outdoor power equipment (Ariens, Gravely, STIHL-branded). Adjacent rather than competitive — operates as a brand manufacturer in PD's category that may choose PD or a peer for U.S. distribution, making it a customer/peer reference point.

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: Industrial and construction supply distributor with national branch network, on-site vending, and digital ordering. Comparable for asset-light distribution economics and B2B customer density, though in different end products.
• Genuine Parts Company: Diversified distribution enterprise spanning automotive parts (NAPA) and industrial parts. Comparable as a large multi-channel B2B distributor using owned distribution centers and dealer/retail networks to move durable goods and parts.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global 3PL/4PL giant with extensive owned and operated distribution centers, value-added services, and integrated WMS/EDI tech. Comparable as a broad incumbent 3PL competitor with deeper resources and global footprint than PD.
• Grainger: Broad-line industrial MRO distributor serving businesses with catalog, e-commerce, and branch-based fulfillment. Comparable as a large incumbent B2B distributor with integrated ERP/CRM ordering, customer care, and national DC footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 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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