What Midway Industrial Supply does

Midway Industrial Supply is a Minneapolis-based industrial equipment distributor and service provider specializing in fluid handling and spray finishing systems. Founded in 1955, the company distributes products from major manufacturers including Graco (pressure tanks), Bink, and Devilbiss (spray guns), spanning pumps, pressure tanks, spray guns, hose and fittings, filters, spray booths, ovens, metering systems, and hot melt equipment. It serves automotive OEM, wood, agriculture, boat/RV, and general industrial customers, with a stated designation as an award-winning Tier 1 supplier to top automotive manufacturers.

The company operates a sales-led B2B model with quote-based pricing, distributing through direct sales via website, phone (1-800-837-6827), and on-site field representatives. Beyond distribution, Midway provides in-house engineering and CAD design for custom engineered finishing systems, factory-trained installation services, and a full service and repair department covering spray gun repair, pump repair, component rebuilding, and field service. The company now operates as OTC Industrial Technologies following integration into parent Ohio Transmission Corporation, with all customer-facing operations redirected to otcindustrial.com.

Midway generates revenue through one-time equipment sales and professional services (installation, repair, consulting, and training). Primary customer segments are automotive OEMs (Tier 1 supplier relationships), wood products manufacturers, agricultural equipment makers, and boat/RV manufacturers. The company was acquired by Ohio Transmission Corporation and rebranded under the OTC Industrial Technologies umbrella, with a notable 2014 acquisition of Contrast Equipment. Midway is a private subsidiary with no venture capital or external funding involvement.

Name

Midway Industrial Supply

Legal name

Midway Industrial Supply

Website

https://midwayis.com.

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midway Industrial Supply is a Minneapolis-based industrial distributor and service provider of fluid handling and spray finishing equipment, serving automotive OEM, wood, agriculture, and marine customers across the U.S., now operating as OTC Industrial Technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Finishing Equipment Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Paint, refinishing & body shop supplies distribution (coatings, abrasives, tools, consumables) (CRAOANAF)

Keywords

• Industrial fluid handling equipment
• Industrial finishing equipment
• Paint spray equipment distribution
• Powder coating systems
• Industrial spray finishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial paint and powder application equipment including pumps, spray guns, pressure tanks, hose and fittings, and fluid handling systems. Equipment is sourced from manufacturers like Graco, Bink, and Devilbiss.
2. Service and Repair: In-house service department providing spray gun repair, pump repair, equipment installations, fabrication, component rebuilding, testing, and field service repairs. Technicians are factory trained and available for on-site repairs.
3. Installation and Integration: Installation and implementation of finishing systems including spray booths, burn-off ovens, powder coating, liquid coating, and wood coating systems. In-house engineering department designs and integrates components using CAD capabilities.
4. Consulting and Training: Process analysis for paint finishing and fluid handling, in-house training for powder coating and liquid applications, quality inspection training, and on-site maintenance and operator training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Midway Industrial Supply is a B2B distributor of industrial paint and powder application equipment and fluid management systems, including pumps, pressure tanks, spray guns, hose and fittings, filters, spray booths, finishing systems, ovens, and hot melt equipment sourced from manufacturers such as Graco, Bink, and Devilbiss. The company complements its product distribution with in-house service and repair, CAD-designed engineered finishing system installation, and consulting and training services for industrial manufacturers and Tier 1 automotive suppliers.

Product overview

Midway Industrial Supply is an industrial equipment distributor that provides a comprehensive portfolio of paint and powder application equipment and fluid management equipment. The company operates as part of OTC Industrial Technologies and offers both products and services. The product portfolio centers on Pumps (including Diaphragm, Sanitary, and Vacuum Pumps), Pressure Tanks, Spray Guns (Bink and Devilbiss brands), Hose and Fittings, Filters and Strainers, and complete Finishing Systems including Spray Booths, Ovens, Metering/Circulating Systems, and Hot Melt Equipment. The company complements its product offerings with services including Service and Repair (spray gun repair, pump repair, field service), Installation Services (designing and implementing finishing systems), and Consulting and Training (process analysis, operator training, quality inspection). The integrated offering combines CAD-designed engineered systems with factory-trained technicians for both equipment supply and lifecycle support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Pumps Industrial fluid handling pumps (diaphragm, sanitary, vacuum, blowers) for moving paints, resins, adhesives, sealants, solvents, lubricants, inks, chemicals, foods, and sanitary products. Distributed by Midway Industrial Supply to industrial manufacturers.
• Pressure Tanks Precision welded pressure tanks/pots from Graco, available in 2-15 gallon capacities with and without agitators, used to achieve proper pressure before paint reaches spray guns.
• Spray Guns Fine paint spray guns from Bink and Devilbiss brands that maintain EPA compliance while producing superior finish performance for industrial finishing operations.
• Hose and Fittings Industrial hose and fitting products including SST Hose Fitting, SST Straight Fitting, Nylon Hose and Tubing, and Fluoropolymer Tubing for fluid handling applications.
• Filters and Strainers Industrial filtration products including Filters, Strainers, Mechanical Seals & Packing, and Packaged Fluid Handling Systems for industrial fluid management.
• Spray Booths Pre-engineered and custom paint booths and finishing systems for wood, automotive, agricultural, boat/RV, and general industrial finishing applications.
• Finishing Systems Complete engineered finishing systems including spray booths, burn-off ovens, powder coating, liquid coating, and wood coating systems designed and integrated using CAD capabilities.
• Ovens and Air Make-Up Units Industrial ovens and air make-up units for curing and finishing processes in manufacturing environments.
• Metering and Circulating Systems Precision metering and circulating systems for fluid management in industrial finishing applications.
• Hot Melt Equipment Industrial hot melt equipment for adhesive application in manufacturing and finishing processes.
• Service and Repair In-house service department providing spray gun repair, pump repair, equipment installations, fabrication, in-house component rebuilding, testing, and field service repairs by factory-trained technicians available for on-site service.
• Installation Services Complete installation and implementation of fluid handling equipment, related supplies, individual components, and complete engineered finishing systems including spray booths, burn-off ovens, powder coating, liquid coating, and wood coating systems.
• Consulting and Training Expert analysis of paint finishing and fluid handling processes, in-house and on-site training for powder coating and liquid applications, quality inspection training, hands-on seminars conducted in the lab, and on-site maintenance and operator training.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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.

• GracocoreOthersMidway Industrial Supply distributes Graco pressure tanks and other equipment. Graco pressure pots are available in two to 15 gallons, with and without agitators, precision welded and surfaced.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Koch Filter Corporation: Manufacturer and distributor of industrial filtration products including filters, strainers, and fluid handling consumables. Comparable product category overlap with Midway's filtration and fluid handling lines and similar distribution-led business model.
• Graco Inc. Manufactures the fluid handling pumps and pressure tanks that Midway distributes, and competes in fluid handling equipment. Acts as both a key supply partner and a partial direct competitor in pump and spray equipment markets.
• Therma-Tron-X: Mid-sized industrial finishing systems integrator specializing in powder coating, liquid coating, and electrocoating lines. Comparable engineered finishing systems business serving similar industrial customer base.
• Spraying Systems Co. Global manufacturer of spray nozzles, spray guns, and spray technology. Overlaps with Midway's spray gun product line and serves overlapping fluid handling and finishing applications across industrial customers.
• Global Finishing Solutions: Manufacturer and integrator of industrial paint booths, ovens, and finishing systems. Directly comparable engineered finishing system offering serving automotive, wood, and general industrial end markets.
• Nordson Corporation: Public industrial precision dispensing and powder coating systems company with a broad finishing equipment portfolio. Overlaps directly with Midway's powder coating, liquid coating, and engineered finishing system offerings across automotive and industrial customers.
• Carlisle Fluid Technologies: Owns and integrates the Binks, Devilbiss, and Ransburg finishing equipment brands that Midway distributes. Carlisle is the closest head-to-head competitor as a vertically integrated finishing systems supplier with overlapping customers in automotive OEM and industrial finishing.

Broad incumbents

• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial conglomerate with finishing and coatings-related businesses within a much larger portfolio. Relevant as a broad incumbent with overlapping finishing technology and far greater scale and geographic reach than Midway.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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