MAT Holdings

Name

MAT Holdings

Legal name

MAT Holdings, Inc

Website

https://matholdingsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

MAT Holdings is a privately held, family-owned global manufacturer producing cast iron brake components, brake friction, and suspension parts for OEMs, Tier 1s, and aftermarket distributors, alongside consumer air compressors, outdoor power equipment, fencing, and pet products sold through retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices31 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Automotive OEM/OEM/OES Components: MAT Holdings manufactures and sells automotive braking components (brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums), suspension products (shocks, struts), and cast iron parts to OEM and Tier 1 customers globally. Revenue is generated through long-term supply contracts with automotive manufacturers.
2. Aftermarket Automotive Parts: The company sells brake components and suspension products to the aftermarket through distributors and retailers under brands like Bendix and Gabriel. Covers 98% of European and North American vehicles.
3. Consumer Products - Air Compressors and Tools: MAT Industries manufactures and sells air compressors, pneumatic air tools, and accessories under Powermate, Industrial Air, PROFORCE brands, and private label names to home centers, hardware stores, and farm co-ops.
4. Consumer Products - Outdoor Power Equipment: MAT Engine Technologies engineers and manufactures gasoline powered outdoor power equipment (blowers, trimmers, tillers, log splitters) under Southland and Powermate Outdoor brands sold at home centers and hardware stores.
5. Consumer Products - Fencing and Lawn & Garden: Midwest Air Technologies manufactures and distributes fencing products (YardGard, FarmGard brands), lawn and garden accessories (Gilbert and Bennett, Gardener's Blue Ribbon brands), and pet containment products to hardware and home center retailers.
6. Logistics and Distribution Services: MAT Logistics provides distribution and logistics services to manufacturers selling through U.S. retail channels. The company maintains over 2 million square feet of warehouse space across seven distribution centers.
7. Licensing - BENDIX Trademark: MAT Holdings holds an exclusive license for the use of the BENDIX trademark on automotive braking products sold in the United States through an agreement with Honeywell.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MAT Holdings is a diversified global manufacturer of automotive components and consumer products. Its automotive segment produces brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake discs, suspension components (shocks, struts), and cast iron parts for OEM/Tier 1 customers and the aftermarket under brands such as Bendix, Gabriel, Roulunds, Eurac, and Reyco Granning. Its consumer segment manufactures and distributes air compressors (Powermate, Industrial Air, Campbell Hausfeld), gasoline-powered outdoor power equipment (Southland), fencing (YardGard, FarmGard), lawn and garden accessories (Gilbert and Bennett, Gardener's Blue Ribbon), and pet containment products. The company also operates MAT Logistics with 7 US distribution centers providing distribution services for retail channel manufacturers.

Product overview

MAT Holdings is a diversified global manufacturing, marketing and distribution company with two main business segments: Automotive and Consumer. The Automotive segment comprises three business units: MAT Foundry Group (cast iron brake components including discs, drums, rotors for passenger/commercial/heavy-duty vehicles through member companies like Eurac, Dania, Mincer HD, Schmidt Automotive), MAT Friction Group (brake pads, shoes, shims, back plates under brands like Bendix, Roulunds Braking, Gabriel), and Suspension Components Group (shocks, struts, suspension systems under Gabriel and Reyco Granning brands). The Consumer segment includes air compressors and pneumatic tools (Powermate, Industrial Air, Campbell Hausfeld brands), outdoor power equipment (Southland, Powermate Outdoor), fencing and lawn & garden products (YardGard, FarmGard, Gilbert & Bennett, Gardener's Blue Ribbon), pet containment (AKC Kennels, AKC Crates), and logistics services. The company operates 40 factories on three continents with over 13,000 employees and serves both OEM/OES and aftermarket customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bendix: Automotive braking products brand (US) - licensed under Honeywell/Garrett Transportation I
• Gabriel
• GRC
• Fleet MetLok
• Powermate
• Industrial Air
• Industrial Air Contractor
• ProForce
• Sanborn
• Southland
• YardGard
• FarmGard
• Gilbert and Bennett
• Gardener's Blue Ribbon
• AKC Kennels
• Roulunds
• Fleetline
• GasSLX

Products and services

• Gabriel Shock Absorbers and Struts Leading brand of shock absorbers and struts for passenger, commercial, and heavy duty vehicles in the US and Canada, featuring chrome-plated piston rods for durability and OEM ride and handling performance.
• Bendix Brake Pads and Friction Products Brake disc and friction brand for automotive braking products sold in the US aftermarket under exclusive license from Honeywell. Coverage extends to 98% of European and North American vehicles.
• Eurac Brake Discs and Cast Iron Components Leading manufacturer of brake discs with foundries in the UK and Czech Republic producing over 100,000 tonnes of grey iron castings per year, plus machining facilities in the UK, Czech Republic, and Germany.
• Roulunds Braking Friction Products Friction manufacturing operations producing brake pads and friction materials for passenger vehicles across India (RB India), China (RB Shanghai), France (RB France), and Denmark (RB Denmark).
• Fomar Friction Products Friction manufacturing company in Poland serving the European automotive aftermarket with brake pads and friction materials.
• MAT Foundry Group Cast Iron Components Foundry operations in Neunkirchen and Ueckermunde, Germany, plus MAT Dalian Auto Parts in China, producing cast iron automotive components including brake discs, drums, hubs, and rotors for OEM and aftermarket customers across 7 foundries on 3 continents.
• Schmidt Automotive Transmission Systems High-tech transmission systems and components manufacturer with plants in Westhausen and Eberswalde, Germany, and Auburn, Alabama. Majority-owned by MAT Foundry Group since 2016.
• Powermate Air Compressors Air compressor brand sold at home centers, hardware stores, and farm co-ops across North America, featuring multiple sizes from 1-120 gallons in stationary and portable configurations for DIY and professional use.
• Industrial Air Compressors Air compressor brand for industrial and commercial applications sold through distributors in contractor and commercial configurations.
• Industrial Air Contractor Compressors Contractor-grade air compressor brand designed for professional trade applications.
• Pneumatic Air Tools and Accessories Full line of air-powered tools and accessories including air hammers, drills, grinders, sanders, impact wrenches, ratchet wrenches, sandblasters, spray guns, blow guns, nailers, staplers, tire inflators, and engine cleaning guns, plus couplers, plugs, air filters, regulators, hoses, socket sets, and repair parts.
• Southland Outdoor Power Equipment Gasoline-powered outdoor power equipment brand for home centers, hardware stores, and farm co-ops across North America, including blowers, chipper shredders, log splitters, edgers, field trimmers, earth augers, cultivators, and tillers.
• Powermate Outdoor Power Equipment Outdoor power equipment brand for residential and commercial lawn care, featuring 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines compliant with EPA and CARB standards.
• YardGard Chain Link Fencing Chain link fencing brand meeting or exceeding ASTM standards for residential housing, businesses, schools, municipalities, and pet containment. Includes fabric, framework, fittings, gates, welded wire, hardware cloth, and poultry netting.
• FarmGard Agricultural Fencing Agricultural fencing products including field fence, horse fence, barbed wire, smooth wire, electric fence wire, rebar tie wire, and T-posts for livestock and property containment, meeting ASTM standards.
• Gilbert and Bennett Lawn and Garden Products Lawn and garden products brand with over 200 years of heritage, offering shepherd hooks, trellises, fire pits, hose holders, plant stands, hanging baskets, and related outdoor living accessories.
• Gardener's Blue Ribbon Plant Support Plant support brand offering plant supports, garden helpers, and houseplant accessories including trellises, tomato cages, stem and shrub supports.
• AKC Kennels and Crates Pet Containment Pet containment products under AKC licensing including chain link kennels with roofs, welded wire kennels with roofs, and travel/training dog crates in three sizes with dual doors, safety latches, and adjustable divider panels.
• MAT Logistics Distribution Services Distribution and logistics services providing delivery across 48 contiguous states plus Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico with over 2 million square feet of warehouse space across seven strategically located distribution centers, serving manufacturers selling through retail channels.
• Fleetline and GasSLX Heavy Duty Shocks Heavy duty shocks for Class 3 through 8 trucks, trailers, and buses, including suspension shocks, cab shocks, and steering stabilizers. GasSLX offers adjustable severe duty shock absorbers with three comfort settings for heavy load, high mileage, and dusty road applications.
• Reyco Granning Suspension Systems Suspension systems brand for the North American market serving tractor, trailer, emergency response, bus, military, and motor home manufacturers.
• MAT FOUNDRY México New Foundry Products New automotive foundry producing brake drums and wheel hubs for commercial vehicles, scheduled to produce up to one million units annually for North, Central, and South American commercial vehicle markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scrap reduction of up to 40% through AI-powered foundry optimization
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, minor and core.

• Valeo Service Africa & OverseasstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 May 2022MAT Auto Group supports Valeo Service Africa & Overseas by directly delivering products from the Roulund Braking Division in India to end customers across North America. This partnership helps shorten travel distances, cut use of packaging, and reduce emissions and costs.
• Reforest'ActionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2022MAT and Valeo supported Reforest'Action in planting 15,200 trees in Australia, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Guinea Conakry, Togo, and Reunion Island with the aim to reach 20,200 trees planted by the end of 2022.
• DISAcoreTechnology or Integration · 26 April 2022MAT Foundry Group employs DISA's Artificial Intelligence software (Monitizer | PRESCRIBE) that optimizes entire foundry processes across seven global foundries. This Industry 4.0 solution collects large and complex sets of data across the entire production process in real time and recommends improvements to process settings for future casting production runs.
• LG Energy GroupstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2021MAT Foundry Group partnered with LG Energy Group to collate, report and reduce CO2 emissions and set stretch targets to reach carbon neutrality. The partnership enables environmental impact tracking and supports sustainability initiatives across MAT facilities.
• Foundry Solutions & DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 June 2016Advanced planning and engineering for Mincer HD expansion project in Mexico was supplied with the assistance of Foundry Solutions & Design, North America's largest professional foundry engineering firm located in Alpharetta, Georgia.
• HoneywellcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 12 August 2014MAT Holdings reached an agreement with Honeywell granting an exclusive license for the use of the BENDIX trademark on automotive braking products to be sold in the United States. This licensing agreement allows MAT Holdings to maintain the strong position and serve the future interests of U.S. BENDIX customers.

Scale indicators31 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Black & Decker: Global manufacturer of consumer and professional tools, outdoor products (including Craftsman, DeWalt), and industrial fastening systems. Direct overlap with MAT Industries (air compressors, pneumatic tools) and MAT Engine Technologies (outdoor power equipment).
• Robert Bosch GmbH: Massive Tier 1 automotive supplier with brake systems, disc/drum, and ADAS. Overlaps with MAT Foundry and Friction across global OEM platforms; much broader portfolio but directly competitive in braking components.
• Tenneco / DRiV: Large diversified auto parts supplier (now DRiV aftermarket) with significant friction, ride control, and powertrain portfolios. Broader portfolio than MAT but overlapping in brake friction (Federal-Mogul heritage) and suspension.
• Husqvarna Group: Swedish outdoor power equipment manufacturer for forest, lawn, and garden care. Comparable to MAT Engine Technologies (Southland outdoor power) and Midwest Air Technologies (YardGard/FarmGard lawn & garden) on the consumer side.
• Continental AG: Global Tier 1 automotive supplier with braking systems, ADAS, and aftermarket product lines. Notable direct comparator as a customer of MAT (Supplier of the Year 2015) and as a competing brake disc/pad supplier across OEM and aftermarket channels.
• Hitachi Metals: Japanese specialty metals and materials manufacturer producing automotive castings, electrical components, and specialty steels. Comparable to MAT Foundry in iron casting capacity for global automotive OEMs.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG: Global Tier 1 supplier of drivetrain, chassis, and active safety technologies including braking systems. Comparable as a customer of MAT Foundry (ZF TRW Global Casting Supplier of the Year 2015) and as a competing chassis/braking components supplier.
• ITT Inc. US industrial manufacturer with Motion Technologies (friction materials), Connect & Control, and industrial process segments. Highly comparable in friction technology (brake pads, friction plates) for automotive, rail, and industrial applications.

Direct peers

• Akebono Brake Industry: Japanese friction material specialist manufacturing brake pads and shoes for passenger and commercial vehicles globally. Closest direct competitor to MAT Friction Group in friction technology, FMVSS/ECE R90 compliance, and aftermarket/OEM customer overlap.
• Brembo: Italian premium brake systems manufacturer serving global OEMs (including Ferrari, Mercedes, Porsche) and the aftermarket. Highly comparable as a braking-focused manufacturer, though more concentrated on high-performance and passenger car calipers/discs versus MAT's broader passenger/commercial/heavy-duty castings scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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