What Axis NJ does

Axis NJ is a regional high-technology distributor headquartered in Somerville, New Jersey, specializing in automation, drives, motion control, machine vision, machine safety, and industrial and collaborative robotics. The company was founded in 1993 and operates as one of 14 sub-brands within Power-Flo Technologies, a family-owned holding company founded in 1929 that runs 13 branch locations across New York, New Jersey, and New England. Axis NJ benefits from access to the parent group's inventory of over two million electrical and plumbing products, UL-certified switchgear and motor-control fabrication facilities, and an in-house pump and motor repair shop capable of servicing fractional through 1500 HP equipment.

Axis NJ's business model is built on three revenue streams: product distribution (electrical, automation, and plumbing supplies sourced from dozens of manufacturers), technical services (engineering design, custom motor controls, switchgear design-build, motor/pump repair, and diagnostic testing such as vibration analysis and thermography), and integrated solutions (energy-efficient lighting retrofits, building energy management systems delivered through sister company US Energy Group, and OEM application engineering). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is consistent with a project- and contract-driven B2B distribution model.

The company serves a horizontal mix of Northeast US customers including electrical contractors, industrial and OEM manufacturers, facilities managers, hospitals and healthcare, educational institutions, government, and multifamily residential operators. Go-to-market relies on direct field sales, technical engineering support, automation training programs (including Siemens PLC courses), and the parent group's regional branch footprint. Distribution is regional rather than national, and Axis NJ does not appear to disclose standalone financials, with revenue and headcount consolidated at the Power-Flo Technologies parent level.

Name

Axis NJ

Legal name

Axis NJ

Website

https://axisnj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Axis NJ is a Somerville, NJ-based industrial automation distributor specializing in drives, motion control, machine vision, robotics, and machine safety. Operating as a sub-brand of Power-Flo Technologies' 13-location Northeast US distribution network, it serves electrical contractors, industrial/OEMs, and facilities managers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ), Motor Control Centers & Motor Protection (Overload Relays, Protection, Monitoring) (IMAGACAI), Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

Keywords

• Industrial automation distribution
• Motion control products
• Machine vision systems
• Robotics distribution
• Electrical equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Somerville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Axis NJ is a high-tech industrial distributor specializing in automation, drives, motion control, machine vision, machine safety, and robotics. As a sub-brand of Power-Flo Technologies, it provides engineering support, distributes over 2 million electrical and plumbing products, fabricates switchgear and custom motor control panels in a UL-certified facility, and offers motor and pump repair services.

Product overview

Axis NJ is a sub-brand under Power-Flo Technologies, which operates as a family of companies consisting of distributors, fabricators, manufacturers, and motor and pump repair firms. Power-Flo Technologies (including its brands like Axis NJ) distributes over 2 million electrical and plumbing products, provides engineering support, in-house switchgear and panel fabrication, and operates state-of-the-art repair facilities for motors and pumps. However, no specific standalone products or services are described for the Axis NJ brand specifically in the available source material.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Automation Distribution Distribution of automation products including PLCs, programmable controllers, computerized industrial controls, and custom panels for industrial, OEM, and contractor customers in the Northeast US.
• Motion Control & Drives Distribution Distribution of motion control products and drives for industrial applications requiring precise motor and motion management.
• Machine Vision Systems Distribution Distribution of machine vision systems for industrial inspection, quality control, and automation applications.
• Machine Safety Products Distribution Distribution of machine safety products for industrial and manufacturing environments to support regulatory compliance and worker protection.
• Robotics Sales and Support Sale and support of both collaborative and industrial robots for manufacturers and OEMs integrating robotics into production lines.
• Motor and Pump Repair Services State-of-the-art repair facility and machine shop capable of repairing any pump or motor from fractional through 1500 HP in low or medium voltages, with on-site service and flatbed/crane-equipped transport. Includes diagnostic testing such as infrared/thermography tests, vibration analyses, load studies, and power quality studies, plus hazardous waste recycling services.
• Engineering Support and Custom Fabrication Specialized engineering support, on-site design, local code-compliant drawings, and fabrication of custom motor controls, panels, and power distribution switchgear in a UL-certified facility, all bearing the UL label.
• Building Energy Management Solutions Integrated building energy management systems delivered through sister company US Energy Group, designed to cut costs, conserve energy, and improve occupant comfort.
• Electrical and Plumbing Product Distribution Distribution of over 2 million electrical and plumbing products including commodity items (wiring devices, fittings, light bulbs) and specialty products (motors, computerized industrial controls, programmable controllers, custom panels).

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• US Energy GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company of Power-Flo Technologies providing building energy management systems that cut costs, conserve energy, and improve comfort. Through this relationship, Axis NJ brand customers can access integrated building energy management solutions.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kaman Industrial Technologies: Kaman's Industrial Distribution segment (now operating under Kaman and aligned brands) is a major North American distributor of bearings, power transmission, motion control, and automation components. Comparable to Axis NJ's automation and motion control focus, though Kaman is broader in mechanical and electromechanical components.
• WESCO International: WESCO is a Fortune 500 electrical, communications, and utility distribution company with strong Electrical & Electronic Solutions and Network & Security Solutions segments. Comparable in automation, motor controls, and switchgear categories, but with global reach and public-company capital access.
• Graybar Electric Company: Graybar is one of the largest North American electrical, communications, and data networking product distributors. It is a broad incumbent overlapping Axis NJ on industrial automation, switchgear, motors, and contractor supplies, but at vastly greater national scale.
• Rexel USA: Rexel is a global electrical distribution group with deep US operations serving contractors, industrial, and commercial customers with automation, lighting, and energy solutions. Directly comparable on product categories and customer mix, but with global procurement scale and a much larger footprint.
• Sonepar North America: Sonepar is the world's largest B2B electrical distributor operating more than 40 brands across North America. It competes head-to-head with Axis NJ/Power-Flo on automation, switchgear, and contractor supplies across overlapping Northeast markets.

Direct peers

• McNaughton-McKay Electric Company: McNaughton-McKay is a regional industrial electrical distributor focused on automation, motor control, and engineered solutions across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Directly comparable to Axis NJ on automation/drives specialization and custom panel fabrication.
• Rumsey Electric: Rumsey is a Mid-Atlantic industrial electrical distributor specializing in automation, motor controls, and engineered solutions. Direct peer in product mix (drives, motion control, machine safety) and customer base of contractors and OEMs.
• Border States Electric: Border States is a 100% employee-owned electrical distribution solutions provider serving commercial, industrial, and utility customers across the US. It is a direct peer in automation, motors, and switchgear with strong regional service capabilities comparable to Axis NJ's parent platform.
• Kendall Electric: Kendall Electric is a regional industrial automation and electrical distributor serving OEMs, manufacturers, and contractors across the Midwest. Direct peer in drives, motion control, robotics integration, and custom motor control fabrication.

Regional players

• State Electric Supply Company: State Electric is a regional full-line electrical distributor serving commercial, industrial, utility, and contractor customers across the Midwest and Southeast. Comparable product portfolio (motors, controls, switchgear) but different geographic footprint from Axis NJ's Northeast focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AxisNJ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/power-flo-technologies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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