What Motor City Industrial does

AFC Industries is a private US-incorporated supply chain management solutions company for manufacturers, founded in 1989 and operating 100+ global locations with 1,500+ employees. The company is organized into four business units — High-Volume Production & Assembly, Aerospace & Defense, Production Machining & Cutting, and AFC Europe — and serves eleven industry verticals including industrial manufacturing, aerospace, defense and marine, data centers, medical and life sciences, food and beverage, HVAC, rail and transportation, agriculture, recreational equipment, and gaming equipment.

The offering spans three solution areas. Products include standard and special fasteners, custom engineered components, aerospace and military hardware, electrical and electronic components, pneumatic and hydraulic fittings, strut fittings and hangers, and panel integrations. Tooling covers cutting tools and workholding, the Industrial Tooling Intelligence Program, regrind services, and abrasives, MRO and safety supplies. Value-added services include Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI), vending solutions, kitting and light assembly, custom packaging and private labeling, and panel building and sub-assembly, supported by engineering and quality services such as Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), part standardization and reduction, application and failure analysis, and quality compliance under ISO, AS9100/AS9120B, and ITAR. The proprietary VMI program and tooling intelligence offering form the core differentiated technology, focused on inventory replenishment ownership and tooling optimization.

Revenue is generated through managed supply chain services, value-added professional services, hardware resale (cutting tools, MRO, fasteners), and custom engineered components. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to enterprise manufacturing requirements, sold through direct enterprise field sales with consultation-based engagement rather than e-commerce or third-party channels. The company is led by CEO Kevin Godin and operates as an independent private corporation with no disclosed parent company or external investor structure.

Name

Motor City Industrial

Legal name

AFC Industries

Website

https://motorcityindustrial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AFC Industries is a private supply chain management solutions provider for manufacturers, offering vendor-managed inventory, custom engineered components, tooling, and value-added services across aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, and other verticals through 100+ global locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Supply Chain Management & Distribution

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Manufacturing (31-33)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Hardware & MRO Supply Clubs (Trades/Contractors) (CRAEAEAG)

Keywords

• Supply chain management solutions
• Vendor managed inventory services
• Industrial fasteners and components
• Cutting tools and workholding
• Manufacturing kitting and assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Hazel Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Supply Chain Management Services: Ongoing managed services for inventory management, vendor-managed inventory programs, and supply chain optimization. The company takes ownership of customer programs with long-term partnership approach.
2. Value-Added Services: Kitting, light assembly, custom packaging, private labeling, panel building, and sub-assembly services that streamline workflows and reduce handling costs for manufacturers.
3. Tooling Products & Regrind Services: Cutting tools, workholding, abrasives, MRO and safety products, along with regrind services to extend tool life and optimize cost.
4. Custom Engineered Components: Custom engineered components, specialty fasteners, aerospace and military hardware, electrical and electronic components for specialized manufacturing requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AFC Industries is a full-service manufacturing partner delivering supply chain management solutions, industrial components, tooling, and value-added services to manufacturers. The company supplies standard and special fasteners, custom engineered components, aerospace and military hardware, electrical and electronic components, pneumatic and hydraulic fittings, strut fittings and hangers, cutting tools, workholding, abrasives, and MRO products. It also operates vendor-managed inventory (VMI) and vending programs, provides kitting, light assembly, custom packaging, panel building, and sub-assembly services, and delivers engineering services including value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), part standardization, and application and failure analysis.

Product overview

AFC Industries is a full-service manufacturing partner delivering supply chain management solutions, components, and technical services. The company operates across four distinct business units (High-Volume Production & Assembly, Aerospace & Defense, Production Machining & Cutting, and AFC Europe) and offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into three core solution areas: Products (including Standard & Special Fasteners, Custom Engineered Components, Aerospace & Military Hardware, Electrical & Electronic Components, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Fittings, Strut Fittings & Hangers, and Panel Integrations), Tooling Solutions (Cutting Tools & Workholding, Industrial Tooling Intelligence Program, Regrind Services, Abrasives/MRO & Safety), and Value-Added Services (Vendor Managed Inventory/VMI, Vending Solutions, Kitting & Light Assembly, Custom Packaging & Private Labeling, Panel Building & Sub-Assembly). The company also provides Engineering & Quality services including VA/VE, Part Standardization & Reduction, and Application & Failure Analysis, serving industries such as industrial manufacturing, aerospace, defense & marine, data centers, medical equipment, food & beverage, HVAC, rail/transportation, agriculture, and recreational/gaming equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard & Special Fasteners Standard and special fasteners supplied to industrial manufacturers for production assembly and maintenance applications.
• Custom Engineered Components Custom engineered components designed and supplied to meet specific application requirements for industrial manufacturers.
• Aerospace & Military Hardware Hardware components meeting aerospace and military specifications and compliance requirements, supplied to aerospace and defense manufacturers with full traceability.
• Electrical & Electronic Components Electrical and electronic components supplied to industrial manufacturers for production and infrastructure applications.
• Pneumatic & Hydraulic Fittings Pneumatic and hydraulic fittings supplied for fluid system applications in industrial and OEM manufacturing environments.
• Strut Fittings & Hangers Strut fittings and hangers supplied for structural support applications in construction and industrial installations.
• Panel Integrations & Assembly Panel integration and assembly services that combine supplied components into integrated panel assemblies for manufacturing operations.
• Cutting Tools & Workholding Cutting tools and workholding solutions supplied to production machining operations for metalworking and material removal applications.
• Industrial Tooling Intelligence Program Engineering support and tooling optimization program that helps manufacturers improve consistency, extend tool life, and ensure availability for production operations.
• Regrind Services Regrinding and restoration services for cutting tools designed to extend tool life and reduce tooling costs for production machining customers.
• Abrasives, MRO & Safety Abrasives, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies along with safety equipment supplied to industrial manufacturers.
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Vendor-managed inventory programs in which AFC takes ownership of replenishment, monitors inventory levels, and ensures parts are available at the production line to prevent disruptions.
• Vending Solutions Automated vending solutions for inventory management and access control of consumables and components at the customer site.
• Kitting & Light Assembly Kitting and light assembly services that consolidate components into kits to streamline production workflows and reduce handling costs for manufacturers.
• Custom Packaging & Private Labeling Custom packaging and private labeling services for component distribution to manufacturers.
• Panel Building & Sub-Assembly Panel building and sub-assembly services that integrate electrical, mechanical, or structural components into pre-assembled units for manufacturers.
• Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) Engineering-driven analysis services that optimize component selection, performance, and cost through systematic methodology and engineering expertise.
• Part Standardization & Reduction Engineering services to standardize part specifications and reduce part counts in order to simplify supply chains and reduce complexity for manufacturers.
• Application & Failure Analysis Engineering analysis services to understand component application performance and failure modes for manufacturers.
• Quality & Compliance Services Quality management and compliance services supporting ISO, AS9100/AS9120B, and ITAR certification requirements for manufacturers in regulated industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ years in business demonstrating established track record and customer retention
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AFC EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFC Europe operates as a separate business unit of AFC Industries serving the European market. It is a wholly-owned or controlled regional operation providing localized supply chain management solutions, inventory management, and manufacturing support services for European customers. The relationship is a subsidiary/regional extension of the parent company focused on geographic expansion and serving multinational customers with European operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fastenal Company: Largest U.S. industrial distributor specializing in fasteners, MRO supplies, and Vendor-Managed Inventory — directly comparable product set, VMI-led model, and manufacturing customer base.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Major U.S. metalworking and MRO distributor serving industrial manufacturers with similar fastener, cutting tool, and supply chain solutions offerings.
• W.W. Grainger: Largest broad-line industrial distributor in North America with KeepStock/VMI programs; directly comparable in serving industrial manufacturers across MRO, fasteners, and components.
• Kaman Distribution Group: Industrial distribution platform serving aerospace, industrial, and MRO markets with technical product expertise — comparable vertical specialization and customer mix.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Industrial distributor focused on bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and MRO with engineered solutions — comparable in product breadth and B2B industrial customer base.
• Bisco Industries: Specialty distributor of fasteners, electronic components, and hardware serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers — highly comparable vertical mix and product portfolio.
• EIS (Electronic Information Systems): Specialty distributor of electronic components, fasteners, and production supplies serving industrial and aerospace customers; comparable in vertical specialization and value-added services.
• Würth Industry North America: Division of the Würth Group specializing in fastener, assembly, and supply chain (CPS/OEM) solutions for industrial manufacturers — direct overlap with AFC's fasteners and VMI offering.

Broad incumbents

• Dorman Products: Specialty automotive/industrial parts distributor and manufacturer; relevant comparability in the fastener/components distribution model though oriented toward aftermarket auto/industrial.

Emerging players

• Heico Fasteners: Specialty aerospace fastener distributor; smaller-scale but directly comparable aerospace/defense niche and AS9100-qualified product focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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