T. R. Goldsmith & Son

What T. R. Goldsmith & Son does

T.R. Goldsmith & Son, Inc. is a privately held U.S. industrial distributor specializing in mold making and die supplies, founded in 1970 and operating continuously for over 50 years. The company sells a focused catalog of products organized around turret tapping tools, hydraulic motors and drill heads, springs and spring assemblies, industrial grease, and replacement parts — sourced from approximately 60 manufacturer partners including D/K Technologies, Lamina (Dayton Lamina Corporation), and DBI Donnelly Brothers as flagship relationships. End customers are mold shops, die shops, and industrial manufacturing operations requiring tooling components and consumables, served through three U.S. offices in Marietta GA, Rochester NY, and Tonawanda NY.

The business is fundamentally a relationship-driven, transaction-based distributor. Products are sold either through the company's WooCommerce-based e-commerce site (with published unit pricing, shopping cart, and credit card acceptance) or via phone-based direct sales with quote requests handled through [email protected]. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time product sales; there are no subscriptions, service contracts, or proprietary technology offerings. The pricing model is straightforward unit pricing, with turret tapping tools priced $11,410–$16,489, pitch inserts at $1,056–$1,122, and oil housing pump retrokits at $2,117–$2,458. Business hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, and credit applications are available for B2B buyers.

T.R. Goldsmith competes on distribution convenience, multi-location regional coverage in the eastern United States, catalog breadth across 60+ manufacturers, and a long-standing reputation as a trusted specialist. The company has no disclosed parent, no venture or private equity backing, no M&A history, no AI/ML capability, and no proprietary technology — it is a small, independent, niche industrial distributor with stable but unremarkable growth signals.

Name

T. R. Goldsmith & Son

Legal name

T.R. Goldsmith & Son, Inc.

Website

https://trgoldsmith.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

T.R. Goldsmith & Son is a privately held U.S. industrial distributor of mold making and die supplies, serving manufacturing shops across the eastern United States via three regional offices and a WooCommerce e-commerce site. The company distributes a catalog of turret tapping tools, hydraulic components, springs, and consumables sourced from over 60 manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mold & Die Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Tool & Die Making (EDAOAGAC)

Keywords

• Industrial die supplies
• Mold making tools
• Turret tapping tools
• Hydraulic motor distribution
• Die replacement parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Tonawanda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: The company generates revenue through the one-time sale of industrial mold and die supplies including turret tapping tools, hydraulic motors, springs, and replacement parts. Customers purchase products directly via the e-commerce website or through direct sales inquiries. Products range from individual components (pitch inserts at $1,056-$1,122) to complete units (turret tapping tools priced from $11,410-$16,489).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

T.R. Goldsmith & Son, Inc. distributes industrial mold making and die supplies to manufacturing customers across the eastern United States. Its catalog centers on DK Technologies turret tapping tools, Lamina hydraulic motors and drill heads with associated repair parts, and a range of die components including finger springs, stripping spring assemblies, kicker spring pins, pitch inserts, oil housing pump retrokits, and Donnelly multi-purpose grease, sourced from 60+ manufacturer partners and sold through an e-commerce storefront and direct phone sales at three U.S. locations.

Product overview

T.R. Goldsmith & Son, Inc. is a distributor of mold making and die supplies offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial products. The core product line includes DK Technologies Turret Tapping Tools (featuring NCT3 Amada and NCT3.5 models), Lamina Hydraulic Motors and Drill Heads with associated repair parts, and various mold/die components including Finger Springs, Kicker Spring Pins, Stripping Spring Assemblies, and Donnelly Grease. Supporting accessories include Pitch Inserts in various sizes and Oil Housing Pump Retrokits for equipment maintenance. The company serves industrial manufacturing customers requiring tooling components and hydraulic solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DK Technologies Turret Tapping Tools High-performance internal and external turret tapping tool sets for bolt, rod, and pipe applications in industrial mold and die manufacturing. Distributed for use on Amada, Murata/Finn Power, and other turret punch machines.
• NCT3 Amada Turret Tapping Tool Turret tapping tool specifically designed to fit Amada thick style tooling machines.
• NCT3.5 Turret Tapping Tool Turret tapping tool with enhanced specifications for industrial applications on compatible turret machines.
• Pitch Inserts Replacement pitch inserts for turret tapping tools, available in sizes #16 through #56 and metric sizes M2x.40 through M10x1.50.
• Oil Housing Pump Retrokit Pump retrofits for Amada machines and Finn-Power style oilers, enabling maintenance and upgrade of existing turret punch equipment.
• Donnelly Multi-Purpose Grease Industrial multi-purpose grease for machinery maintenance and lubrication in mold and die applications.
• Finger Springs Spring components used in mold and die tooling for ejection and stripping applications.
• Lamina Hydraulic Motors Hydraulic motors for industrial machinery, providing power solutions for mold and die equipment.
• Lamina Motor Repair Parts Replacement parts and repair components for Lamina hydraulic motors.
• Lamina Hydraulic Drill Heads Hydraulic drill heads for industrial drilling operations in metalworking manufacturing.
• Kicker Spring Pins Spring pins designed for kicker mechanisms in mold and die ejection systems.
• Stripping Spring Assemblies Complete spring assembly units for stripping operations in mold and die tooling.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• D/K TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationD/K Technologies (DK Turret Tapping Tools) is a key manufacturer partner. T.R. Goldsmith distributes their NCT3 Amada, NCT3 Murata-Standard Finn Power, and NCT3.5 Turret Tapping Tools, along with pitch inserts and oil housing pump retrokits. These products are prominently featured on the company website.
• Lamina (Dayton Lamina Corporation)coreTechnology or IntegrationLamina Bronze Products manufactures hydraulic motors, hydraulic drill heads, and motor repair parts that T.R. Goldsmith distributes. The company is listed as a major product category on the website, indicating a strong distribution partnership.
• DBI Donnelly Brothers, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationDBI Donnelly Brothers manufactures Donnelly Grease products which T.R. Goldsmith distributes as one of their main product categories. Multi-Purpose Grease products are featured on the homepage.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: Large public MRO and metalworking distributor offering a much broader catalog of cutting tools, hand tools, and shop supplies. Competes with T.R. Goldsmith on convenience and scale but lacks the deep mold/die specialization.
• Fastenal Company: Large industrial supply distributor with a wide footprint of branch locations and an expanding digital catalog. Competes with T.R. Goldsmith on fasteners and consumables but does not specialize in mold/die tooling.
• Grainger (W.W. Grainger): Large MRO distributor serving industrial buyers with broad product coverage. Overlaps with T.R. Goldsmith on consumables and replacement components but does not specialize in mold/die tooling.

Direct peers

• Jergens Inc. Manufacturer of workholding, lifting, and tooling components widely used in mold making and stamping. T.R. Goldsmith distributes Jergens products and competes for the same industrial tooling buyer.
• DME Company: One of the largest North American distributors and manufacturers of mold base components and die supplies — directly overlaps with T.R. Goldsmith's core product categories and customer segments. DME is listed as one of T.R. Goldsmith's manufacturer partners.
• D/K Technologies: Manufacturer of NCT3 and NCT3.5 turret tapping tools for Amada and Murata/Finn Power machines. T.R. Goldsmith is a featured distributor of D/K Technologies' product line in the US market.
• Lee Spring: Manufacturer and distributor of stock and custom springs, including finger springs and stripping spring assemblies that are core products in T.R. Goldsmith's catalog.
• Dayton Lamina (Lamina): Manufacturer of hydraulic motors, hydraulic drill heads, and die components. T.R. Goldsmith is a core distribution partner for Lamina products, and the two companies jointly serve the mold/die maintenance market.
• DBI Donnelly Brothers Inc. Manufacturer of Donnelly industrial greases and lubricants sold through industrial distribution. T.R. Goldsmith is a distribution partner for Donnelly Grease products.
• Carr Lane Manufacturing Co. Manufacturer and distributor of tooling components, jig and fixture hardware, and mold/die accessories. T.R. Goldsmith distributes Carr Lane products and serves the same mold-making customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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