Tri-State Industrial Supply

What Tri-State Industrial Supply does

Tri-State Industrial Supply is a privately held, family-owned B2B wholesale distributor of personal protective equipment (PPE) and industrial safety supplies, headquartered in West Berlin, New Jersey, United States. The company sells through an e-commerce storefront complemented by toll-free phone-based order capture, listing more than 11 product categories — hand, eye, respiratory, hearing, head and face, fall, and foot protection, plus protective clothing, environmental products, MRO supplies, and signs & first aid — sourced from 60+ manufacturers including 3M, Honeywell, Ansell, DuPont, MSA Safety, Kimberly-Clark, Carhartt, HexArmor, Mechanix Wear, and Moldex.

The underlying technology stack is a standard WordPress-based e-commerce site with category navigation, manufacturer-brand filtering, search, and a quote-request workflow; no proprietary platform, AI/ML features, mobile application, API, or third-party integrations are disclosed. Revenue mechanics are transaction-based: most SKUs require a contact-for-quote workflow, while select featured items display regular and sale pricing, with volume discounts available for bulk orders through direct sales. Operational differentiators emphasized in marketing are same-day shipping, emergency-delivery options, safety consulting, and the family-owned service positioning.

The customer base is described across four verticals — industrial and manufacturing (primary), construction, healthcare and emergency services, and MRO operations — with target buyers ranging from mid-market to enterprise. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires contact. The company shows no recorded funding rounds, no named institutional or parent-company ownership, no M&A activity, no leadership changes, and no patents, trademarks, or industry awards; revenue, headcount within the 11–50 range, and operating geographies are not publicly quantified.

Name

Tri-State Industrial Supply

Legal name

Tri-State Industrial Supply

Website

https://tri-stateindustrialsupply.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tri-State Industrial Supply is a privately held, family-owned B2B wholesale distributor of PPE and industrial safety supplies, selling through an e-commerce storefront to industrial, construction, healthcare, and MRO customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (423)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

PPE, Safety & Infection Control Supplies Distribution (JanSan-adjacent) (CRAOAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Supplies & MRO Marketplaces (CRAFAHAA)

Keywords

• Personal protective equipment
• Industrial safety supplies
• Wholesale distribution
• Safety workwear
• MRO supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

West Berlin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale PPE and Industrial Supply Sales: Revenue generated through direct B2B sales of personal protective equipment, safety supplies, MRO products, and industrial consumables. Products sourced from major manufacturers including 3M, Honeywell, Ansell, DuPont, and distributed to industrial customers. Sales appear to be transaction-based with bulk order capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tri-State Industrial Supply is a family-owned wholesale distributor of personal protective equipment (PPE) and industrial safety supplies, operating an e-commerce storefront that resells products from over 60 major manufacturers including 3M, Honeywell, Ansell, DuPont, and MSA. The company serves industrial, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and MRO customers with same-day shipping, emergency delivery, and safety consulting services.

Product overview

Tri-State Industrial Supply is a wholesale distributor of personal protective equipment (PPE) and industrial supplies, operating as an e-commerce platform selling products from over 50 major manufacturers including 3M, Ansell, Honeywell, Dupont, and MSA. The product portfolio consists of multiple distinct categories: Hand Protection (gloves including disposable, cut-resistant, cold weather, and welding gloves from brands like AMMEX, Global Glove, and MCR Safety), Eye Protection, Respiratory Protection (respirators and cartridges from 3M and Honeywell), Hearing Protection (earmuffs and earplugs), Head and Face Protection (hard hats, face shields), Fall Protection equipment, Protective Clothing (flame-resistant, high-visibility, winter gear from Carhartt and Bulwark), Footwear, Environmental Products (spill response, gas detectors), MRO Supplies (tools, knives, tape), and Signs & First Aid. The company offers featured products prominently on their homepage including GlovePlus latex exam gloves, Gloveworks nitrile industrial gloves, Honeywell North respirators, and various ANSI Class 3 certified safety jackets. Services include same-day shipping, emergency deliveries, and safety consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hand Protection Work gloves including disposable gloves, cut-resistant gloves, cold weather gloves, leather gloves, welding gloves, chemical handling gloves, and mechanic-style gloves sourced from brands such as Ansell, Global Glove, AMMEX, MCR Safety, and Mechanix Wear for industrial and workplace safety.
• Eye Protection Safety glasses, goggles, and eye protection equipment for industrial and workplace safety applications.
• Respiratory Protection Respirators, face masks, cartridges, and disposable respirators including N95 and P100 rated products from manufacturers such as 3M, Honeywell, and Moldex for industrial respiratory hazards.
• Hearing Protection Earmuffs and earplugs for noise protection in industrial environments from 3M, Honeywell, Moldex, and Radians.
• Head and Face Protection Hard hats, bump caps, face shields, arc flash protection, and neck gaiters from MSA, 3M, Kask, PIP, and Honeywell.
• Fall Protection Fall protection equipment including anchors, carabiners, harnesses, and lanyards for workplace safety at height.
• Protective Clothing Workwear including flame-resistant clothing, high-visibility apparel, winter gear, rain gear, coveralls, aprons, cooling gear, and cut-resistant garments from Carhartt, Bulwark, Chicago Protective Apparel, and PIP.
• Footwear Safety boots and protective footwear for industrial and workplace environments.
• Environmental Products Environmental safety products including spill response equipment, gas detectors, asbestos abatement products, and stormwater management supplies.
• MRO Supplies Maintenance, repair, and operations supplies including drill bits, knives, scissors, tape, and tools.
• Signs & First Aid Safety signs, first aid supplies, bandages, eye wash solutions, and medical supplies from Johnson & Johnson, Hartmann, and Swift First Aid.
• Honeywell North 76008A Full Face Respirator Honeywell North 76008A Full Face Respirator designed for respiratory protection in industrial environments.
• AMMEX GlovePlus HD Blue Latex Powder Free Exam Gloves 13-mil thick disposable latex exam gloves designed for emergency medical technicians with protection from blood-borne pathogens; 50 gloves per box, 10 boxes per case.
• Ansell TouchNTuff 92-600 Disposable Nitrile Gloves 5-mil thick disposable nitrile gloves made with TNT Technology offering superior splash resistance against hazardous chemicals; silicone-free and double chlorinated for comfort.
• Global Glove Samurai Glove CR317INT Insulated and water-repellent cold weather glove with Tuffalene HDPE shell and black foam latex-dipped palm; ANSI level A5 cut resistance and ANSI level 5 puncture resistance.
• Radians Three-in-One Deluxe Hi-Viz Bomber Jacket SJ210B-3ZGS PU-coated weatherproof polyester shell bomber jacket with zip-out fleece, concealed attached hood, and 2-inch silver reflective tape; ANSI Class 3 certified for high visibility.
• Tingley Bomber II Jacket ANSI Class 3 Job Sight high-visibility apparel engineered for daytime and nighttime visibility; meets ANSI Class 3 standards with custom logo options available.
• Safety Consulting Safety consulting services accompanying PPE distribution, providing industrial customers with safety industry expertise and product guidance.
• Same-Day Shipping and Emergency Delivery Operational fulfillment service offering same-day shipping and emergency deliveries of safety products to industrial customers with urgent safety equipment needs.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

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App detail

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 3McoreOthersSupplier of 3M PPE products including particulate respirators (N95 8210, 8511), hearing protection (Peltor earmuffs), and safety equipment. Products include 3M Particulate Respirator 8210 N95, 3M 8511 N95 Respirator, 3M Peltor Optime earmuffs, 3M E-A-R Skull Screws earplugs.
• HoneywellcoreOthersMajor supplier of Honeywell safety products including North respirators, Howard Leight hearing protection, and Honeywell branded PPE. Featured products include Honeywell North 76008A Full Face Respirator, Honeywell Uvex Bionic Face Shield, Honeywell flat fold disposable respirators.
• AnsellcoreOthersSupplier of Ansell hand protection and safety gloves including HyFlex series, AlphaTec chemical protection, Solvex nitrile gloves, and TouchNTuff disposable nitrile gloves. Products feature TNT Technology for enhanced chemical splash resistance.
• MSA SafetycoreOthersSupplier of MSA head protection including V-Gard hard hats, safety helmets, and fall protection equipment. Products include MSA V-Gard 500 hard hats, V-Gard H1 safety helmets, and related MSA safety equipment.
• DuPontcoreOthersSupplier of DuPont Tyvek protective clothing including Tyvek 400 coveralls, boot covers, and sleeves. Featured products include DuPont Tyvek 400 Sleeve 18 inch with elastic ends.
• Global Glove and SafetycoreOthersMajor supplier of Global Glove products including Ice Gripster cold weather gloves, Samurai cut-resistant gloves, FrogWear high-visibility clothing, and Vise Gripster oil and gas gloves. Extensive product line including winter gear, cut-resistant gloves, and industrial safety products.
• Kimberly-Clark ApparelcoreOthersSupplier of KleenGuard disposable protective clothing and coveralls including KleenGuard A35 coveralls with elastic wrists and ankles in various sizes.
• AMMEX (GlovePlus, Gloveworks)coreOthersSupplier of AMMEX disposable glove brands including GlovePlus HD Blue Latex Exam gloves and Gloveworks HD Orange Nitrile Industrial gloves. Products feature raised diamond texture for grip and various thickness options.
• MoldexcoreOthersSupplier of Moldex hearing protection and respiratory products including SparkPlugs earplugs, Pura-Fit cordless earplugs, and Moldex 2300N95/2200N95 particulate respirators with exhale valves.
• PIP (Protective Industrial Products)coreOthersSupplier of PIP safety products including hard hats, cut-resistant Kut Gard apparel, cooling gear, and winter bomber jackets. Products include PIP Evolution hard hats, Kut Gard cut-resistant pullovers, and EZ-Cool cooling products.
• Black StallioncoreOthersSupplier of Black Stallion welding and flame-resistant clothing including TruGuard FR cotton welding jackets, flame-resistant denim jeans, premium TIG/MIG welding gloves, and Hi-Vis flame-resistant jackets.
• CarharttcoreOthersSupplier of Carhartt work wear including Force shirts, Duck Traditional coats, Duck vests, and quilt-lined zip-to-thigh bib overalls. Products feature sweat-fighting and stain-fighting technologies.
• Helly HansenminorOthersSupplier of Helly Hansen work jackets including Insulated Jacket 76041 with pile lining, YKK Vislon zippers, and reflective elements for visibility.
• RadiansminorOthersSupplier of Radians safety products including Def-Guard earmuffs, Radwear cooling t-shirts, and Radians Sheath safety glasses. Products include Radians Radwear ST31-2 short sleeve cooling t-shirt.
• PyramexminorOthersSupplier of Pyramex safety eyewear, hard hats, and Hi-Vis products including RSZH32 Hi-Vis sweatshirts, Ridgeline hard hats, and cooling hard hat pads.
• Mechanix WearminorOthersSupplier of Mechanix Wear mechanic and performance gloves including FastFit work gloves, Leather Driver gloves, and CarbonX flame-resistant gloves for various industrial applications.
• HexArmorminorOthersSupplier of HexArmor specialized protection including PointGuard Ultra cut and needle stick gloves, needle-resistant arm guards, and high-performance cut-resistant hand protection.
• Chicago Protective ApparelminorOthersSupplier of Chicago Protective Apparel flame-resistant and heat protection clothing including Indura flame-resistant coveralls, Zetex Plus open-top cover mitts, and aluminized carbon para-aramid blend bib aprons.
• OccuNomixminorOthersSupplier of OccuNomix safety accessories including Heat Pax hand warmers (5-pack) providing up to 10 hours of air-activated warmth.
• TingleyminorOthersSupplier of Tingley rain gear and Hi-Vis clothing including Bomber II Jacket ANSI Class 3 and Job Sight apparel featuring daytime and nighttime visibility.
• ERBminorOthersSupplier of ERB safety products including Class 3 hooded pullover sweatshirts with ANSI 107 Type R certification and AwareLite reflective trim.
• Sanmar/JerzeesminorOthersSupplier of Sanmar Jerzees workwear including NuBlend 996M pullover hooded sweatshirts with 50/50 cotton/poly blend and logo printing availability.
• PortwestminorOthersSupplier of Portwest PW3 Hi-Vis winter jackets featuring HiVisTex Pro silver reflective tape and packable designs.
• GSS SafetyminorOthersSupplier of GSS Safety Onyx 3-N-1 winter bomber jackets with 300D durable rip stop polyester fabric, PU coating, and segmented heat-pressed reflective tape. ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 Class 3 certified.
• KaskminorOthersSupplier of Kask Zenith X safety helmets featuring D-CORE technology with low density inner core for top impact protection.
• Liberty Glove & SafetyminorOthersSupplier of Liberty Glove Hivizgard ANSI Class 3 bomber jackets with 2-inch silver retroreflective stripes, built-in quilted insulation, and detachable hood.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: Major US metalworking and MRO distributor carrying extensive PPE lines; comparable buyer base of industrial manufacturers and similar product breadth, but with national scale and proprietary e-procurement tools.
• Fastenal: National industrial and safety supplier operating on-site vending and FMI programs; overlaps with Tri-State on PPE, hand protection, and respiratory protection, and competes heavily on contract pricing with mid-market manufacturers.
• Acklands-Grainger: Canadian industrial safety and MRO distributor under the Grainger umbrella; comparable multi-brand PPE distribution model but operating primarily in Canada rather than the US Mid-Atlantic.
• Airgas: National safety, welding, and gas distributor carrying respiratory protection, hard hats, and welding PPE from the same 3M and Honeywell brands; competes with Tri-State's industrial and welding categories at national scale.
• W.W. Grainger: Largest US industrial MRO and safety distributor with broad PPE catalog, KeepStock vending, and national next-day fulfillment; competes with Tri-State on multi-brand PPE but at vastly larger scale and with proprietary procurement technology.

Direct peers

• Mallory Safety and Supply: Regional safety and industrial supply distributor serving construction, manufacturing, and utilities with PPE, gas monitoring, and MRO products; closest comparable in business model and customer profile to Tri-State, though operating in the Pacific Northwest.
• Zoro: Grainger-owned e-commerce marketplace for industrial supplies and PPE with transparent pricing and broad SKU coverage; directly comparable e-commerce B2B channel competing for the same SMB industrial buyers Tri-State targets online.
• Saf-T-Gard International: Family-owned US safety distributor carrying hand, eye, hearing, and respiratory protection from major brands; directly comparable multi-brand PPE distribution model with similar size and family-business positioning.
• Eagle Industrial Group: Mid-sized US industrial and safety supply distributor focused on PPE, MRO, and janitorial categories; directly competes with Tri-State for industrial and construction customers with a comparable multi-brand catalog.

Emerging players

• Ridout Lumber: Regional retailer adding PPE and workwear lines; adjacent rather than core competitor, but illustrative of how regional channel players are expanding into Tri-State's product territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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