Ewing Safety and Industrial Inc

What Ewing Safety and Industrial Inc does

Ewing Safety and Industrial Inc is a privately held, woman-owned safety and industrial supply distributor headquartered in Morris, Illinois. The company sells personal protective equipment, tools, hardware, workwear, and industrial supplies sourced from 15+ recognized brands (including Klein Tools, Lincoln Electric, PIP, Ariat, Crosby, and Wrangler) to 400+ active commercial accounts across industrial, construction, manufacturing, and individual professional segments. The underlying platform is a standard Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront supplemented by a single physical retail location at 1802 N. Division St, Suite 900, Morris, IL, with direct local delivery within a 150-mile radius typically fulfilled in 1-2 business days.

The business model is transactional product resale: revenue is generated through one-time hardware/PPE/tool sales with pay-as-you-go billing and quote-based account pricing for commercial buyers. There is no disclosed recurring or subscription revenue stream. Distribution combines three channels: the online Shopify storefront (national reach via manufacturer-warehouse drop ship), direct local delivery for enterprise accounts within the 150-mile radius, and walk-in retail at the Morris location. The company supplements catalog sales with value-added services including a Boot Program (work footwear with corporate ordering), a Pop Up Shop (mobile/onsite sales), a Tool Repair Program (warranty and repair intake for fall protection, instrumentation, and equipment), and Custom Logo Products (branded merchandise).

The company is WBENC-certified as a women-owned business enterprise, providing procurement eligibility for corporate diversity-sourcing programs. Reported operating metrics include a 95% customer retention rate and a 6-year average customer relationship length, supported by a 6-person team. Ownership is concentrated in founder Katie Ewing, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, subsidiaries, or capital markets activity. Active signals of expansion are limited to the rollout of the Tool Repair, Boot, Pop Up Shop, and Custom Logo programs rather than geographic or segment expansion beyond the existing regional footprint.

Name

Ewing Safety and Industrial Inc

Legal name

Ewing Safety & Industrial

Website

https://ewingsafety.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ewing Safety and Industrial is a woman-owned safety and industrial supply distributor serving 400+ commercial accounts via a Shopify e-commerce store, direct local delivery within a 150-mile radius of Morris, Illinois, and a physical retail location, offering PPE, tools, workwear, and value-added services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Retailers (44414)

SIC

Wholesale-Durable Goods, Nec (5099)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, PPE & Workwear Retail (Gloves, Respirators, Eye/Ear Protection) (CRAIADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

PPE, Safety & Infection Control Supplies Distribution (JanSan-adjacent) (CRAOAGAK)

Keywords

• Safety equipment supplies
• Personal protective equipment
• Industrial safety products
• Workwear and footwear
• Tool repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Morris

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Safety & Industrial Supplies: Ewing Safety generates revenue through direct product sales of safety equipment, PPE, industrial supplies, tools, and branded workwear through their e-commerce storefront. They offer products from multiple manufacturer brands and provide services including custom logo products, boot programs, and tool repair. Revenue is derived from one-time product transactions with no explicit recurring revenue model mentioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ewing Safety and Industrial distributes and retails third-party branded safety equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), industrial supplies, tools, hardware, and workwear through an e-commerce site, a physical store in Morris, IL, and direct local delivery within a 150-mile radius. The company complements product sales with value-added services including a Tool Repair Program, a Boot Program for work footwear, Custom Logo Products for branded merchandise, and a mobile Pop Up Shop. Core revenue comes from one-time product transactions plus service fees from repair, branding, and program enrollments, with no explicit recurring revenue model.

Product overview

Ewing Safety and Industrial is a woman-owned safety and industrial supply business operating an e-commerce platform built on Shopify. The company offers a curated selection of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), industrial supplies, and hardware products from multiple branded manufacturers. Their product portfolio centers on the core Product Catalog (encompassing Hardware and Industrial Supplies), complemented by value-added services including the Tool Repair Program for fall protection and instrumentation maintenance, a Boot Program for footwear solutions, a Pop Up Shop for on-site sales, and Custom Logo Products for branded merchandise. The company differentiates through personalized safety solutions, fast local delivery within a 150-mile radius of Morris, IL, and direct shipping from their physical location and manufacturer warehouses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hardware A category within the Ewing Safety product catalog covering hardware supplies including tools and equipment for industrial and safety applications, sourced from third-party brands.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Personal protective equipment including safety gear, workwear, and protective clothing from top industry brands such as PIP, Lift Safety, Cortina, and Wrangler, sold to commercial accounts and individual buyers.
• Industrial Supplies General industrial supplies and tools needed for workplace safety and operations, sourced from third-party manufacturer brands and sold through the Ewing Safety storefront.
• Tool Repair Program A service that streamlines the intake and routing process for tool repairs and warranty support, covering fall protection, instrumentation, tools, and equipment. Customers submit repair requests, receive packing slips, and get repairs evaluated for warranty eligibility.
• Pop Up Shop A mobile or temporary retail service that brings safety products and supplies to customer locations, enabling on-site sales for commercial accounts.
• Boot Program A program offering work boots and footwear solutions from brands such as Ariat, with customization or corporate ordering options for businesses.
• Custom Logo Products A custom branding service allowing businesses to add their logos to safety products and workwear purchased through Ewing Safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% customer retention rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Klein ToolscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor brand partner providing professional-grade tools sold through Ewing Safety's catalog. Klein Tools is a recognized leader in professional electrical tools and accessories.
• Lincoln ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading brand partner for welding and cutting equipment sold through Ewing Safety. Lincoln Electric is a globally recognized welding equipment manufacturer.
• AriatcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium work footwear brand partner specializing in performance athletic footwear designed for riding and ranch work, sold through Ewing Safety's boot program.
• CrosbycoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial hardware and rigging equipment brand partner. Crosby is a leading manufacturer of rigging hardware, load engagement products, and accessories.
• WranglercoreTechnology or IntegrationWork apparel brand partner providing work pants and clothing. Wrangler is a well-known American manufacturer of work and casual clothing.
• PIP (Protective Industrial Products)coreTechnology or IntegrationSafety products brand partner specializing in PPE and safety equipment. PIP is a major manufacturer of safety products and personal protective equipment.
• NightstickcoreTechnology or IntegrationProfessional portable lighting brand partner. Nightstick produces industrial flashlights, work lights, and safety-rated lighting equipment.
• Cortina Safety ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety products brand partner offering traffic safety,ppe, and workplace safety equipment. Cortina provides a range of safety signage and personal protective products.
• Lift SafetycoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety products brand partner specializing in professional fall protection and height safety equipment. Lift Safety produces harnesses, lanyards, and fall protection systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fastenal: Fastenal distributes industrial and safety supplies with a heavy emphasis on onsite vending, fastener solutions, and PPE to industrial customers. It is a direct competitor for Ewing's core accounts and has aggressively expanded into safety product lines.
• MSC Industrial Direct: MSC Industrial is a direct MRO and industrial supply distributor serving metalworking, maintenance, repair, and safety customers across the U.S. It overlaps closely with Ewing's product categories (PPE, tools, safety) and B2B sales motion, but with national scale and a much larger catalog.
• Kaman Industrial Technologies: Kaman Industrial Technologies distributes bearings, power transmission, motion control, and MRO/safety supplies to industrial customers. It is comparable to Ewing in product mix and customer profile, with national distribution and field-sales-driven account coverage.
• Würth Industry: Würth Industry North America is a direct industrial supplier focused on fasteners, tools, PPE, and consumables sold via field sales and vending. It competes with Ewing in the same product categories and customer profile, with a heavier emphasis on onsite/vending programs.
• Motion Industries: Motion Industries distributes industrial replacement parts, MRO supplies, and safety products to manufacturing and industrial customers across the U.S. It is comparable to Ewing in target customer and category, but operates at national scale with field sales coverage.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied Industrial Technologies distributes bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and industrial/MRO supplies including safety products. It targets the same industrial buyer segment as Ewing and competes for similar account-level procurement spend.

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: W.W. Grainger is the largest U.S. industrial supply distributor, offering MRO products, safety, PPE, and tools through a national e-commerce and branch network. It competes with Ewing Safety for the same industrial buyer base, but at vastly larger scale and assortment breadth.
• McMaster-Carr: McMaster-Carr operates a massive industrial supply catalog with strong same-day shipping and broad assortment across hardware, safety, and tools. It competes for the same industrial buyers Ewing targets, though its model is catalog/e-commerce-only without local delivery.
• HD Supply (Home Depot Pro): HD Supply (now Home Depot Pro) is a broad-line industrial distributor serving multifamily, hospitality, facilities, and MRO customers. It overlaps with Ewing in safety, PPE, and industrial supplies sold to commercial buyers, but at much larger scale and with national procurement contracts.

Emerging players

• Industrial Safety Products: A smaller specialty distributor focused specifically on PPE, safety equipment, and industrial supplies to regional industrial and construction buyers. It is most comparable to Ewing in scale and category focus, though with a different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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