Samarium Magnet

Name

Samarium Magnet

Legal name

Master Magnetics, Inc.

Website

https://magnetsource.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Permanent Magnets

NAICS

Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359)

SIC

Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)

akta.pro primary industry

Transformers & Magnetics (Power/Signal) (HDAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Passive Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Ferrites) (IMAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Permanent magnet manufacturing
• Rare earth magnets
• Flexible magnetic materials
• Magnetic assemblies
• Industrial magnet supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Castle Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Magnet Product Sales: Direct sales of permanent magnets (neodymium, ceramic, alnico, samarium cobalt) and magnetic assemblies to businesses, industrial customers, and consumers. Products sold in various grades, shapes, and sizes with unit pricing.
2. Flexible Magnetic Materials: Sales of flexible magnetic sheeting and strips for sign-making, printing, and point-of-purchase displays. Available in rolls, strips, and custom-cut sheets.
3. Custom Magnet Solutions: Custom magnet orders including special sizes, tooling, and branding/printing on magnets for promotional needs. Lead time 2-18 weeks depending on complexity.
4. Retail Products: Packaged consumer magnets sold through authorized retailers. Over 250 retail SKUs available with customized planograms and merchandising displays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Master Magnetics manufactures and distributes a comprehensive line of permanent magnets and magnetic devices under the Magnet Source brand, spanning five magnet material families (Neodymium, Samarium Cobalt, Ceramic/Ferrite, Alnico, and Flexible rubber-bonded ferrite), finished magnetic tools and accessories (sweepers, holders, hooks, latches, welding, retrieving, material-handling, sign-holding, separating), printable magnetic graphics products, and custom cutting/slitting services for flexible sheeting.

Product overview

Master Magnetics (The Magnet Source) manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of permanent magnets and magnetic devices under the Magnet Source brand. The core product line includes five magnet material types: Neodymium Rare Earth Magnets (the strongest available), Ceramic Magnets (cost-effective ferrite), Alnico Magnets (temperature stable), Samarium Cobalt Rare Earth Magnets (corrosion resistant), and Flexible Magnetic Material (rubber-bonded ferrite). These materials are sold as raw magnets in various shapes (discs, blocks, rings) and grades, and are also incorporated into finished magnetic devices including sweepers, tool holders, hooks, clamps, latches, welding magnets, retrieving magnets, material handling magnets, sign holders, and separating magnets. The company also offers printable magnetic products (PrintMagnetVinyl, ThinFORCE), magnetic receptive materials (FlexIRON), and an integrated Magnetic Graphics System for layered display solutions. Services include custom cutting and slitting of flexible materials. Products are sold to industrial, commercial, and consumer markets through distribution partners, retail channels, and direct sales with over 20 million magnets in stock across facilities in Castle Rock, CO and Marietta, OH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PrintMagnetVinyl™: Printable flexible magnetic sheet product with gloss white vinyl surface for solvent, eco-solvent, UV and latex ink systems.
• PrintMagnet™
• ThinFORCE™
• FlexIRON™
• VersaSWEEP™
• NeoGrip™
• Pop 'N Catch®
• Magnet Anywhere™

Products and services

• Neodymium Rare Earth Magnets The strongest permanent magnets available, composed of neodymium, iron, and boron. Sold in disc, block, ring, and countersunk shapes across grades N45–N52 for industrial, commercial, and consumer applications.
• Ceramic Magnets Cost-effective permanent magnets composed of strontium carbonate and iron oxide (ferrite), sold in blocks, discs, and rings for motor construction, security systems, and craft applications.
• Alnico Magnets High magnetic strength and temperature-stable magnets composed of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt, available in button (holding) and horseshoe forms for industrial and consumer applications.
• Samarium Cobalt Rare Earth Magnets Rare earth magnets with exceptional strength, high temperature stability, and resistance to corrosion and demagnetization, available in blocks, discs, and rings for applications with wide temperature swings and where magnetic stability is required.
• Flexible Magnetic Material Flexible ferrite-powder and rubber-polymer resin-based magnetic sheeting and strips in thicknesses of 12–60 mil, multiple widths and lengths, with adhesive or plain finishes, for sign-making, printing, and craft applications.
• Magnetic Sweepers Magnetic tools that attract and collect metal debris including nails, screws, and shavings, available in push-type, tow-behind, hang-type, handheld, and magnet roller configurations.
• Magnetic Knife and Tool Holders Magnetic mounting solutions for kitchen knives and workshop tools, providing damage-free organization without nails or screws.
• Magnetic Hooks and Clamps Lightweight to heavy-duty magnetic hooks, clamps, and clips for hanging items in industrial, garage, and household applications.
• Magnetic Latches and Catches Magnetic closure devices for gates, doors, and cabinets that automatically engage when closed, with over 40 products available.
• Welding Magnets Adjustable welding angles, fabrication squares, and on/off work holders for welding and metal fabrication applications.
• Retrieving Magnets Tools for retrieving metal dropped in water or tight spaces, including clean water tanks and de-greasing tanks of metal shavings.
• Material Handling Magnets Heavy-duty lifting and holding magnets for industrial material transfer and manufacturing applications.
• Magnetic Sign Holders Point-of-purchase sign-holding magnets and displays for retail merchandising and commercial signage.
• Cow Magnets Patented magnets administered to cows at six months old to protect against hardware disease by collecting tramp iron in the reticulum.
• Separating Magnets Industrial magnets for separating ferrous metal from grain, bulk materials, and other non-ferrous substances.
• PrintMagnetVinyl Printable gloss white vinyl magnetic sheeting compatible with solvent, eco-solvent, UV, and latex ink systems for creating printed magnetic graphics.
• ThinFORCE High-energy 15-mil magnetic sheeting with white vinyl printable surface and 85 lbs pull per square foot, for thin-profile magnetic graphics applications.
• FlexIRON Magnetic receptive material that pairs with PrintMagnetVinyl or ThinFORCE for layered magnetic graphics systems on any surface; lighter weight and more economical than magnetic sheeting.
• Magnetic Graphics System Interchangeable multi-layered magnetic graphics display system combining magnetic and magnetic receptive materials for P.O.P. displays, menu boards, retail graphics, and full-wall graphics.
• Custom Cutting Services Precision equipment for cutting flexible magnetic sheeting to custom sizes, including slit rolls, pre-cut sign blanks, and custom shapes.
• Retail Packaged Magnets Over 250 SKUs of packaged consumer magnets with customized planograms and merchandising displays offered to authorized resellers.
• Custom Magnet Solutions Bespoke magnet orders including special sizes, tooling, and branding/printing on magnets for promotional and OEM needs, with lead times of 2–18 weeks depending on complexity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% order accuracy reported through vendor scorecard rankings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ace HardwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAce Hardware is an authorized retailer of Magnet Source branded magnets. Products include neodymium, ceramic, and flexible magnets packaged for consumer retail.
• Home DepotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome Depot is a major retail distribution partner for Master Magnetics products, carrying Magnet Source branded magnets in stores and online.
• True ValuecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized brand retailer for Magnet Source products through True Value hardware stores.
• AmazoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon marketplace partner selling Magnet Source branded magnets through their e-commerce platform.
• GraingercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial supply distributor carrying Master Magnetics products for commercial and industrial applications.
• FastenalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial supply distributor partner for magnets and magnetic devices for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO).
• McMaster-CarrcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial supply distributor partner providing access to Master Magnetics products for industrial customers.
• WalmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail distribution partner for consumer magnet products through Walmart stores and online marketplace.
• DoItBestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale hardware distributor partner providing Magnet Source products to member hardware stores.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arnold Magnetic Technologies: Established manufacturer of advanced permanent magnets (neodymium, samarium cobalt, alnico), flexible composites, and assemblies serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Broader, higher-end portfolio that competes with Master Magnetics' OEM and rare-earth lines.
• Dexter Magnetic Technologies: Designs and manufactures magnetic assemblies and custom magnet solutions for medical, industrial, and aerospace customers. Comparable in custom OEM/specialty magnetic assemblies but operates at a more engineering-intensive, higher-end tier.
• McMaster-Carr: Industrial supply catalog distributor carrying Master Magnetics' products. Functions as both customer and broad incumbent; its catalog breadth and logistics scale set the competitive bar for industrial magnet distribution.

Direct peers

• K&J Magnetics: Online direct-to-consumer and industrial seller of neodymium, ceramic, and samarium cobalt magnets in discs, blocks, rings, and hooks. Closely comparable catalog, channel mix (DTC + industrial), and customer base to Master Magnetics' retail and OEM segments.
• Adams Magnetic Products: U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of flexible magnetic materials, ceramic, neodymium, and alnico magnets, plus magnetic assemblies for sign, retail, and industrial markets. Closely comparable in flexible-magnet and finished-device categories.
• Dura Magnetics: Manufactures and distributes neodymium, ceramic, and alnico permanent magnets, magnetic assemblies, and magnetic devices. Direct overlap in product portfolio (magnet materials, assemblies, custom solutions) and customer segments (industrial, OEM).
• Amazing Magnets: Specialty online retailer of neodymium, ceramic, and flexible magnets for hobbyist, craft, and light industrial buyers. Overlaps with Master Magnetics' consumer and small-business segment on Amazon and direct channels.
• Magnet Sales & Manufacturing: Distributor of neodymium, ceramic, alnico, and samarium cobalt magnets plus magnetic devices, with both standard catalog and custom assembly offerings. Direct competitor in industrial distribution and OEM magnet supply.

Emerging players

• MagnaMatic Corporation: Niche manufacturer of magnetic devices including magnetic sweepers, tool holders, and material-handling magnets. Direct overlap with Master Magnetics' magnetic sweeper and tool-organization product lines, though smaller in scale and catalog breadth.
• Integrated Magnetics: Specialty producer of permanent magnets, magnetic assemblies, and custom-engineered solutions for OEM customers. Comparable in custom and engineered-magnet offerings for industrial and OEM accounts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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