R.J.Tricon

Industrial Bulk Materials Handling Equipmentrjtricon.com

R.J. Tricon Co., LLC is a privately held, family-owned industrial distributor and custom engineering firm in Jefferson, Louisiana, supplying bulk materials handling equipment, mechanical power transmission systems, and related services to sugar, mining, paper, chemical, and food processing customers across the U.S. Gulf Coast and select international markets.

Company typePrivate
Founded1921
HeadquartersJefferson City, United States
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What R.J.Tricon does

R.J. Tricon Co., LLC is a privately held, family-owned industrial equipment distributor and custom engineering firm headquartered in Jefferson, Louisiana. Founded in 1921 by Rene J. Tricon as a small industrial supply warehouse, the company has evolved over more than a century into a provider of bulk materials handling equipment, mechanical power transmission systems, and related engineering, fabrication, machining, and maintenance services. Its current ownership and executive team are concentrated in the Groh family, with Eric Groh as CEO/owner and Jan Groh as CFO and Managing Member, supported by a staff of 30+ professionals whose combined industry experience exceeds 230 years.

The company's core offering combines complete engineered conveyor systems (belt, screw, bucket elevator, drag, apron, vibratory feeders, and air-supported carriers) with a broad portfolio of components sourced from more than 200 manufacturer partners, including Martin Sprocket, ASGCO, Syntron, Fenner Dunlop, Siemens, Eaton, Rexnord, WEG, and others. On top of distribution, R.J. Tricon delivers custom engineering design, drafting, field surveys, machining, equipment repair (including gear reducer rebuild and conveyor assembly), and 24/7 phone-based customer support. Its customer base spans sugar processing, mining (bauxite/alumina), paper and pulp, chemical processing, wood products, and grain/food processing industries, served primarily through enterprise field sales across the Gulf Coast (Texas to Florida), the southeastern United States, and select international accounts.

Commercially, R.J. Tricon operates a traditional sales-led, quote-based model with no publicly disclosed pricing, combining unit-level sales of stocked components for quick delivery with multi-year custom contracts for engineered systems and specialty equipment. The company maintains an active website with quote/support request forms, a Facebook and YouTube presence, and direct phone contact as its primary customer-acquisition channels. It carries no external institutional capital, has no recorded M&A or funding history, and does not disclose revenue, positioning it as a stable, owner-operated industrial distribution and engineering business with deep regional incumbency rather than a high-growth technology platform.

R.J.Tricon firmographics

Firmographics

Name: R.J.Tricon
Legal name: R.J. Tricon Co., LLC
Website: https://rjtricon.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1921
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: R.J. Tricon Co., LLC is a privately held, family-owned industrial distributor and custom engineering firm in Jefferson, Louisiana, supplying bulk materials handling equipment, mechanical power transmission systems, and related services to sugar, mining, paper, chemical, and food processing customers across the U.S. Gulf Coast and select international markets.
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R.J.Tricon industry classification

Industry

Product category: Industrial Bulk Materials Handling Equipment
NAICS: Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)
SIC: Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
akta.pro primary industry: Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)
akta.pro secondary industry: Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

Bulk materials handling
Conveyor systems
Power transmission equipment
Industrial equipment supply
Custom engineering services

Where R.J.Tricon is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Jefferson City
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

R.J.Tricon business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Equipment and Component Sales: Sale of complete conveyor systems and individual components including belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators, drag conveyors, and related parts from over 200 manufacturers. Provides both stocked items for immediate delivery and specialty custom items.
Engineering and Custom Design Services: Custom engineering and design services for materials handling solutions including component selection, drafting, quoting, and field surveys.
Repair and Maintenance Services: Repairs and maintenance services for power transmission and conveying equipment, including gear reducer repair and conveyor assembly.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Standard components and stocked items for immediate delivery
Other	Multi-year contract	Custom engineering and specialty solutions

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

R.J.Tricon product offering

Product offering

Core offering

R.J. Tricon designs, supplies, and services bulk materials handling conveyor systems (belt, screw, bucket elevator, drag, apron, slingers, feeders) and power transmission equipment (bearings, chain, shaft couplings, gear reducers, motors, pulleys, idlers) sourced from 200+ manufacturers. The company delivers custom engineered systems, replacement components, machining, fabrication, repair, and maintenance services to industrial customers across the Gulf Coast, southeastern US, and internationally.

Product overview

R.J. Tricon is a bulk materials handling equipment provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of conveyor systems and power transmission components. The product offering consists of complete engineered conveyor systems (belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators, drag conveyors, apron conveyors, vibratory feeders, and carriers) alongside a wide range of replacement components (sprockets, bearings, roller chain, conveyor belting, gear reducers, motors, pulleys, idlers, clutches, brakes, magnets, elevator buckets, safety switches, and belt fasteners). The company also provides custom engineering, machining, fabrication, repairs, and maintenance services. Their solutions serve industries handling bulk dry materials including sugar, salt, grain, coal, pulp, paper, wood, mining products, and chemical processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Belt Conveyors Heavy-duty belt conveyor systems for bulk materials handling, including rubber belt, cleated belt, and air supported belt carriers, designed for industrial dry bulk materials handling operations.
Screw Conveyors Screw conveyor systems for moving bulk materials horizontally, vertically, or at inclines, used in industrial bulk dry materials handling applications.
Bucket Elevators Bucket elevator systems for vertical bulk materials handling with various bucket styles and configurations.
Drag Conveyors Drag chain conveyor systems for handling bulk materials in enclosed trough configurations.
Apron Conveyors Heavy-duty apron conveyor systems for handling hot, abrasive, or large-sized bulk materials.
Vibratory Feeders Electro-mechanical and electro-magnetic vibrating feeders for controlled feeding of bulk materials into conveyor or processing systems.
Feeders Controlled feeding equipment for introducing bulk materials into conveyor or processing systems.
Tripper Conveyors Conveyor systems with tripper mechanisms for distributing bulk materials to multiple discharge points.
Bulk Materials Carriers Bulk materials carriers available in rubber belt, chain, and plastic belt configurations for various industrial applications.
Power Transmission Components Mechanical power transmission components including sprockets, gearing, bearings, roller chain, shaft couplings, gear reducers, electric motors, pulleys, idlers, clutches, brakes, sheaves, bushings, and elevator buckets for industrial power transmission applications.
Conveyor Belting and Belt Accessories Heavy-duty conveyor belting including rubber, cleated, and specialty belting, plus belt fasteners, wire screens and cloth, magnets, level indicators, safety switches, and scales for belt installation, repair, and material processing.
Custom Engineering and Design Services Custom engineering and design services for materials handling systems and conveyor solutions, including component selection, drafting, quoting, and field surveys.
Custom Machining and Fabrication Services Custom machining and fabrication services for fabricating and modifying material handling equipment components, including work on structural elements of conveying systems.
Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services Equipment repair and maintenance services for conveyors and power transmission systems, including gear reducer repair and conveyor assembly.

Quantifiable outcome

Reduction in customer costs through high quality, durable materials handling equipment
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Companies that use R.J.Tricon

Customer profile

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

R.J.Tricon technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

R.J.Tricon partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Martin Sprocket & GearcoreOthersSprockets, gearing, screw conveyors, pulleys, shafting, bearings, and shaft couplings supplier. One of the key manufacturing partners providing quality power transmission components.
ASGCO ManufacturingcoreOthersComplete conveyor solutions including belt cleaners, conveyor components and accessories, specialty idlers, skirting, dust control, wear liners, and conveyor safety equipment.
Syntron Material HandlingcoreOthersIdlers, bucket elevators, and screw conveyor equipment for materials handling applications.
Fenner DunlopcoreOthersHeavy-duty conveyor belting for industrial materials handling applications.
Siemens IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationFlender drives and couplings for power transmission systems. Technology integration partner for industrial automation and drives.
Eaton Corp.coreTechnology or IntegrationAirflex clutches and brakes for power transmission applications. Technology partner for industrial power transmission components.
Rexnord IndustriescoreOthersBearings, chain, shaft couplings, and Falk gear reducers for mechanical power transmission.
Thor Global Telescoping ConveyorscoreOthersTelescoping conveyor equipment for specialized materials handling applications.
Walker MagneticsminorOthersMagnets for industrial separation and materials handling applications.
Maxi LiftcoreOthersElevator buckets and accessories for bucket elevator systems.
Allied LockecoreOthersRoller chain, agricultural and engineered chains, flights, and attachments.
Webster IndustriescoreOthersChain, sprockets, buckets, and vibrating conveyors for materials handling.
Minet Lacing TechnologyminorOthersBelt fasteners and super screw splices for conveyor belt maintenance.
Astralloy Steel ProductsminorOthersAR plate, specialty steels, plate, and bar for industrial applications.
WEGcoreTechnology or IntegrationElectric motors, starters, and variable frequency drives for industrial power systems.
Conveyor Engineering CocoreOthersScrew conveyors, mixers, screw presses, and vertical conveyors for bulk materials handling.
4B ComponentsminorOthersLevel monitors, elevator buckets, conveyor chain, and speed switches for materials handling safety.
US Rubber CorpcoreOthersHeavy-duty conveyor belting for industrial applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

R.J.Tricon competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Others

Motion Industries: Industrial MRO distribution subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company; broad portfolio of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and material handling products. Direct overlap with Tricon's component categories and target customers, but at multi-billion-dollar national scale.

Broad incumbents

Applied Industrial Technologies: Large public industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and material handling components across North America. Overlaps with Tricon on the power transmission and bulk handling distribution categories but at vastly greater scale and breadth; also competes for the same industrial customer base.
Kaman Industrial Technologies: Industrial distribution business (now operating under Motion Industries/Genuine Parts) historically focused on bearings, power transmission, and material handling. Overlapping product categories and customer base with Tricon at a national scale.
DXP Enterprises: Public industrial distributor focused on rotating equipment, bearings, power transmission, and material handling — with strong Gulf Coast presence overlapping Tricon's core geography. Comparable business model of distribution plus technical services for industrial customers.

Direct peers

Martin Sprocket & Gear: Hybrid manufacturer-distributor of power transmission and material handling components (sprockets, gears, pulleys, screw conveyors). Most structurally comparable to R.J. Tricon because it combines in-house manufacturing with broad industrial distribution, similar to Tricon's hybrid distributor/engineered-systems model.
Screw Conveyor Corporation: Specialized manufacturer of screw conveyors and bucket elevators for bulk material handling, serving industries including grain, food, chemical, and mining. Directly overlaps with Tricon's screw conveyor and bucket elevator product lines.
CDM Systems: Designer and manufacturer of bulk material handling conveyor systems for mining, power, aggregate, and industrial markets. Directly comparable engineered conveyor systems business to Tricon's custom conveyor design and fabrication work.
Flexicon Corporation: Manufacturer of bulk material handling equipment including screw conveyors, bucket elevators, bulk bag unloaders, and engineered conveying systems. Directly comparable product portfolio to Tricon's bulk handling conveyor business and competes for similar food/chemical/mining customers.
Bearing Service Co. Regional industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, and material handling components with on-site engineering support. Closely comparable hybrid distributor/engineered-solutions business model to R.J. Tricon, though serving the Midwest rather than Gulf Coast.

Emerging players

WAM Group: Global manufacturer of screw conveyors, bucket elevators, and bulk material handling equipment. Comparable product portfolio to Tricon's bulk handling business but with broader international reach; competes for industrial customers in similar verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

R.J.Tricon financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

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R.J.Tricon leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

R.J.Tricon funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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R.J.Tricon M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about R.J.Tricon

What does R.J.Tricon do?

Is R.J.Tricon a public or private company?

R.J.Tricon is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was R.J.Tricon founded?

R.J.Tricon was founded in 1921. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is R.J.Tricon based?

R.J.Tricon is headquartered in Jefferson City, United States, in the North America region.

How does R.J.Tricon make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment and Component Sales are the primary driver. The others are engineering and Custom Design Services and repair and Maintenance Services.

Who are R.J.Tricon's main competitors?

Motion Industries is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Applied Industrial Technologies, Kaman Industrial Technologies and DXP Enterprises. Direct peers are Martin Sprocket & Gear, Screw Conveyor Corporation, CDM Systems, Flexicon Corporation and Bearing Service Co.. WAM Group is listed as an emerging player.

Does R.J.Tricon have an API?

No public API is recorded for R.J.Tricon.

What industry is R.J.Tricon in?

R.J.Tricon's product category is Industrial Bulk Materials Handling Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHABAH, Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers), with a secondary code of IMAHABAI, Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers). Its NAICS code is 333922 and its SIC code is 5080.