Nisco
NISCO is a privately held Nashville-based authorized industrial instrumentation distributor, reselling pressure gauges, thermometers, valves, and flow control products from over 25 brands to industrial, commercial, and reseller customers across the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersNashville, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Nisco does
NISCO, Inc. is a privately held industrial instrumentation distributor headquartered at 323 Hill Ave, Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1986 and operating with a headcount of 1-10 employees. The company serves as an authorized distributor for over 25 industrial instrumentation brands including WIKA, Numatics, NOSHOK, ASCO, Ashcroft, Apollo Valves, Spirax Sarco, Watson McDaniel, Trerice, Winters Instruments, Dwyer, and others, providing a single-source channel for pressure, temperature, and flow control products. Its core product categories include pressure gauges and instruments, diaphragm seals, thermometers, valves (ball, needle, control, solenoid, butterfly, check, and safety), steam traps, cylinders and actuators, and filtration products, supplemented by value-added services such as gauge repair, NIST traceable calibration, diaphragm seal assembly, and valve automation.
NISCO generates revenue through two principal streams: hardware sales of distributed instrumentation products on a B2B quote-based pricing model with Net 30 invoice terms, and professional services revenue from the value-added offerings described above. Go-to-market is conducted through an e-commerce storefront at niscoinc.com with product catalog and account management functionality, plus phone-based inside sales supported by multiple dedicated customer support lines. The company operates a secondary distribution and warranty returns facility in Duluth and ships primarily via FedEx and UPS across a single-country domestic footprint within the United States.
The customer base is horizontally segmented into two primary groups: industrial and commercial end-market buyers requiring pressure, temperature, and flow control instrumentation for manufacturing, processing, and operational applications, and other resellers and distributors in the instrumentation space that source wholesale through NISCO. The company positions itself around extensive product knowledge, helpful customer service, and market-competitive pricing, with an explicit goal of being regarded by customers as the best supplier in its niche. No proprietary technology is developed; NISCO is a pure distribution and integration reseller rather than a product manufacturer or technology developer.
Nisco firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nisco
- Legal name
- NISCO, Inc.
- Website
- https://niscoinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- NISCO is a privately held Nashville-based authorized industrial instrumentation distributor, reselling pressure gauges, thermometers, valves, and flow control products from over 25 brands to industrial, commercial, and reseller customers across the United States.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nisco industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Instrumentation Distribution
- NAICS
- Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)
- akta.pro primary industry
- NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI)
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Where Nisco is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nashville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Nisco business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Product Distribution and Sales: NISCO generates revenue through the distribution and resale of industrial pressure, temperature, and flow control products from multiple manufacturer brands. The company acts as an authorized distributor providing product sales, application support, and technical expertise.
- Value-Added Services: Additional revenue streams include gauge repair, NIST traceable calibration, diaphragm seal assembly, and valve automation services. These services provide technical support and differentiation from basic distributors.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Monthly | Industrial B2B pricing via quote and distributor relationships |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Nisco product offering
Product offeringCore offering
NISCO is an authorized industrial instrumentation distributor that resells pressure gauges, diaphragm seals, thermometers, valves, steam traps, cylinders & actuators, filtration products, and other flow control products from more than 25 manufacturer brands (including WIKA, Numatics, NOSHOK, ASCO, Ashcroft, Apollo Valves, Spirax Sarco, Watson McDaniel, Trerice, and Winters Instruments). The company also provides value-added services such as gauge repair, NIST traceable calibration, diaphragm seal assembly, and valve automation to industrial and commercial customers as well as other resellers.
Product overview
Nisco is a leading supplier and authorized distributor of pressure, flow, and temperature control products. The company operates as a multi-brand distribution platform offering industrial instrumentation and flow control solutions, including pressure gauges, thermometers, valves (ball, needle, control, solenoid), steam traps, cylinders, actuators, and filtration products from over 25 major brands including WIKA, Numatics, Winters Instruments, Trerice, Watson McDaniel, ASCO, and others. Nisco's portfolio includes core measurement and control products (pressure gauges, thermometers, valves, steam traps) supplemented by value-added services such as gauge repair, NIST traceable calibration, diaphragm seal assembly, and valve automation. The company serves industrial and commercial marketplaces along with other resellers, positioning itself as a comprehensive source for flow control products with extensive product knowledge and market-competitive pricing.
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Companies that use Nisco
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Nisco technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Nisco partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
26 partnerships are on record, tiered primary, core and minor.
- WIKAprimaryWIKA is a global manufacturer of pressure and temperature measurement products. NISCO is an authorized distributor of WIKA products, providing access to the full product line along with application support and product selection expertise.
- NUMATICSprimaryNumatics is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and motion control solutions designed for reliable, high-performance industrial automation. As part of the ASCO family of fluid automation brands, Numatics offers a comprehensive portfolio including air preparation equipment, motion control products, valves, and pneumatic accessories. NISCO is an authorized distributor.
- NOSHOKprimaryNOSHOK is a manufacturer of pressure and temperature instrumentation. NISCO distributes NOSHOK products providing customers with access to gauges, transducers, and related measurement products.
- ASCOprimaryASCO is a leading manufacturer of fluid automation solutions. NISCO is an authorized distributor of ASCO products including valves, solenoid valves, and pneumatic components.
- AshcroftprimaryAshcroft is a manufacturer of pressure and temperature instrumentation. NISCO distributes Ashcroft products including pressure gauges, thermometers, and transducers for industrial applications.
- Apollo ValvesprimaryApollo Valves manufactures a wide range of valves for commercial and industrial applications. NISCO distributes Apollo Valves products through its e-commerce platform.
- Spirax SarcoprimarySpirax Sarco specializes in steam system solutions including steam traps, controls, and related products. NISCO distributes Spirax Sarco products for steam system applications.
- Watson McDanielprimaryWatson McDaniel is a manufacturer of steam and fluid control equipment, specializing in steam traps, regulators, control valves, and condensate pumps. NISCO supplies the full range of Watson McDaniel products.
- TrericeprimaryTrerice has been a trusted manufacturer of temperature and pressure instrumentation since 1923, known for producing gauges and thermometers designed for accuracy, durability, and consistent performance. NISCO is an authorized distributor of Trerice products.
- Winters InstrumentsprimaryWinters Instruments is a global manufacturer of pressure and temperature measurement products since 1953, producing reliable gauges, thermometers, diaphragm seals, transmitters, and switches. Based in Toronto, Winters supplies instrumentation across oil and gas, HVAC, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage processing. NISCO supplies the full range of Winters products.
- Weksler Glass Thermometer CorporationcoreWeksler Glass Thermometer Corporation has been a trusted manufacturer of pressure and temperature measurement instruments since 1920. Based in Kennesaw, Georgia, Weksler produces industrial and bimetal thermometers, pressure gauges, diaphragm seals, and accessories. NISCO supplies the full range of Weksler products.
- DwyercoreDwyer Instruments manufactures instrumentation for flow, pressure, and level measurement. NISCO distributes Dwyer products including valves, flow meters, and related control products.
- BinkscoreBinks is a manufacturer of industrial finishing equipment and spray systems. NISCO distributes Binks products through its distribution network.
- Dansway InccoreDansway Inc is a manufacturer represented by NISCO in the instrumentation distribution network.
- AventicscoreAventics is a manufacturer of pneumatic and automation components. NISCO distributes Aventics products as part of its pneumatic solutions portfolio.
- ControlAircoreControlAir manufactures precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic positioners and controllers. NISCO distributes ControlAir products for process control applications.
- DK-LOKcoreDK-LOK manufactures instrumentation tube fittings and valves. NISCO distributes DK-LOK products for instrumentation and process control applications.
- Ross ControlscoreRoss Controls is a manufacturer of pneumatic and electropneumatic valves and control systems. NISCO distributes Ross Controls products for industrial automation applications.
- Sharpe ValvescoreSharpe Valves manufactures industrial valves for process applications. NISCO distributes Sharpe Valves products through its sales channels.
- Stauff USAcoreStauff USA manufactures industrial components including clamps, couplings, and filtration products. NISCO distributes Stauff USA products as part of its industrial product portfolio.
- TEL-TRUcoreTEL-TRU manufactures temperature measurement instruments including thermometers and temperature probes. NISCO distributes TEL-TRU products for industrial and commercial temperature measurement applications.
- ThermOmegaTechcoreThermOmegaTech manufactures thermostatic control valves and temperature control solutions. NISCO distributes ThermOmegaTech products for thermal management applications.
- Pete's PlugminorPete's Plug manufactures test plugs for pressure and temperature measurement applications. NISCO distributes Pete's Plug products.
- PIC GaugesminorPIC Gauges manufactures pressure gauges and instrumentation. NISCO distributes PIC Gauges products through its distribution network.
- AmetekcoreAmetek is a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. NISCO distributes Ametek products as part of its broad brand portfolio.
- AQ Matic and Control ValvescoreAQ Matic and Control Valves manufactures flow control and valve products. NISCO distributes AQ Matic products for industrial valve applications.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights3 records
Nisco competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- AutomationDirect: AutomationDirect is a direct-to-customer industrial automation products distributor selling PLCs, pneumatics, sensors, and process-control components online at value pricing. Comparable to Nisco's online catalog distribution model in industrial automation and pneumatics, though AutomationDirect sells primarily its own private-label brands.
- Kele Company: Kele is a specialized US distributor focused on building automation controls, sensors, and instrumentation, acting as a multi-brand authorized distributor. Closely comparable to Nisco in business model — authorized multi-brand distribution of industrial instrumentation with technical/application support — though Kele's niche is building automation rather than industrial process control.
- John H. Carter Co. John H. Carter is an industrial automation and process-control distributor in the US Gulf South, representing brands such as Emerson, Fisher, and Rosemount for valves, instrumentation, and controls. Comparable to Nisco as a regional multi-brand industrial instrumentation distributor with technical service and project support.
- RS Components (RS Americas): RS Components is a global catalog and e-commerce distributor of industrial and electronic components, including pressure, temperature, flow, and process-control instrumentation from multiple brands. Closely comparable to Nisco as a multi-brand industrial components distributor with strong digital ordering.
Broad incumbents
- Grainger: Grainger is the largest US industrial MRO distributor with hundreds of thousands of SKUs across instrumentation, valves, fluid power, and safety. Overlaps with Nisco on pressure gauges, thermometers, valves, and pneumatic products, but operates at vastly greater scale and category breadth as a public Broadline incumbent.
- Wesco International: Wesco is a large global distributor of electrical, communications, and utility products including MRO and industrial supply. Comparable to Nisco as a multi-brand industrial distributor with services, though Wesco's scale, breadth, and public-company status make it a much broader incumbent.
- McMaster-Carr: McMaster-Carr is a leading direct-ship industrial supplier with a famously comprehensive catalog covering instrumentation, valves, fittings, and fluid-handling products. Comparable to Nisco in distributing industrial measurement and flow-control components to business buyers, but at a national scale with proprietary logistics.
- MSC Industrial Direct: MSC Industrial is a major US industrial MRO distributor serving manufacturers with metalworking, MRO, and fluid-power products. Comparable to Nisco as a B2B industrial distributor selling into manufacturing customers, though at significantly larger scale and broader category scope.
- Global Industrial: Global Industrial is a US-based direct marketer and e-commerce distributor of industrial and MRO products serving businesses and institutions. Overlaps with Nisco on industrial instrumentation and fluid-handling SKUs and shares the e-commerce distribution channel model, though at broader category and scale.
- Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied Industrial Technologies distributes bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and industrial products including instrumentation, with service offerings such as repair and fabrication. Overlaps directly with Nisco on industrial MRO distribution and value-added services to manufacturing customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Nisco
What does Nisco do?
NISCO is an authorized industrial instrumentation distributor that resells pressure gauges, diaphragm seals, thermometers, valves, steam traps, cylinders & actuators, filtration products, and other flow control products from more than 25 manufacturer brands (including WIKA, Numatics, NOSHOK, ASCO, Ashcroft, Apollo Valves, Spirax Sarco, Watson McDaniel, Trerice, and Winters Instruments). The company also provides value-added services such as gauge repair, NIST traceable calibration, diaphragm seal assembly, and valve automation to industrial and commercial customers as well as other resellers.
Is Nisco a public or private company?
Nisco is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Nisco founded?
Nisco was founded in 1986. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Nisco based?
Nisco is headquartered in Nashville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Nisco make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Distribution and Sales are the primary driver. The others are value-Added Services.
Who are Nisco's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are AutomationDirect, Kele Company, John H. Carter Co. and RS Components (RS Americas). Broad incumbents are Grainger, Wesco International, McMaster-Carr, MSC Industrial Direct, Global Industrial and Applied Industrial Technologies.
Does Nisco have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nisco.
What industry is Nisco in?
Nisco's product category is Industrial Instrumentation Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAI, NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography). Its NAICS code is 423710 and its SIC code is 5080.