Source One

What Source One does

Source One Global Inc., headquartered in Miami, Florida, operates an end-to-end global supply chain platform that sources, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of products across multiple verticals. Founded in 2015 and operationalized in 2020 by Stephen Ascher III, the company emerged from apparel and PPE sourcing and has since expanded into eco-friendly packaging, HVAC components, electronic components, raw materials and commodities, emerging markets, and sustainable solutions. Its portfolio includes the ECO ONE® sustainable packaging sub-brand (with RenewABowls™ and RPet Solutions) and the ONEFLEX™ fiberglass insulated flexible duct line manufactured with Owens Corning materials.

The company operates through a distributed production network comprising approximately 12,000 factories, 100+ land, air, and sea carriers, and 100+ facilities across more than 50 countries on six continents. Source One serves enterprise customers including Amazon, Walmart, Netflix, Fox, Sysco, Staples, Office Depot, and Cava, professional sports leagues (NBA, WNBA, MLS, LA Galaxy, LA Dodgers), and government entities via US contracting credentials (DUNS 117817426 / CAGE 8XPC8). It holds certifications including ISO9001, UL181, FDA, BPI, OK Compost (TÜV Austria), and SGS.

Source One generates revenue through one-time product sales, commodity transactions, logistics and fulfillment services, and in-house customer financing. Pricing is quote-based with wholesale terms, and go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting large organizations, government agencies, and distributors. The company is privately held and founder-owned, with stated product sales of $500 million, and serves over 5,000 clients globally. No public funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investor participation is disclosed in the available sources.

Name

Source One

Legal name

Source One Global Inc.

Website

https://sourceone.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Source One Global is a Miami-based private supply chain platform that sources, manufactures, and distributes products across packaging, HVAC, apparel, electronics, commodities, and emerging markets for enterprise, government, and sports customers in 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Solutions

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods (5090), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Value Chain Development & Supplier Upgrading (BPADAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable & Responsible Supply Chain (ESG, Scope 3) (BPAHAHAM), Supply Chain Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing (SMETA, supplier ESG) (EUAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Supply chain solutions
• Global sourcing services
• Commodity trading
• Eco-friendly packaging
• HVAC duct manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Manufacturing & Distribution: Manufacturing and distributing a wide range of products including eco-friendly packaging, apparel, electronics, raw materials, and HVAC components. Revenue generated through product sales with wholesale pricing.
2. Commodity Trading: Sourcing and trading of physical commodities including metals (copper, cobalt, nickel, zinc, lead, ferroalloys, aluminium, iron ore, gold, silver) and energy products (thermal coal, crude oil, oil products, natural gas). Revenue from commodity transactions.
3. Logistics and Fulfillment: End-to-end logistics and distribution solutions ensuring delivery of products. Services include transportation via land, air, and sea carriers.
4. In-house Financing: Flexible financing terms offered to support cash flow and business growth for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Source One Global Inc. provides end-to-end supply chain solutions encompassing design, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and global distribution across 50+ countries. The company operates through a network of 12,000+ factories, 100+ carriers, and 100+ facilities, serving industries including packaging, HVAC, apparel, electronics, raw materials, food service, and commodities trading. It also offers proprietary branded product lines (ECO ONE® sustainable packaging, OneFlex™ fiberglass ducts) and in-house financing to customers.

Product overview

Source One is a supply chain solutions provider offering end-to-end services across multiple product categories. The portfolio includes ECO ONE® (eco-friendly packaging sub-brand with RenewABowls™, RPet Solutions, and Custom Solutions), OneFlex™ (HVAC fiberglass insulated ducts), Electronic Components & Semiconductors, Apparel & Merch Manufacturing, Raw Materials & Natural Resources, Emerging Markets, and Sustainable Solutions. These products are unified through Source One's core value proposition of providing high-volume, reliable, and cost-effective supply chain services while minimizing environmental impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECO ONE®: Environmentally-friendly food packaging line including plates, clamshells, bowls, and lids. Features plant-based, biodegradable, and compostable products designed to reduce plastic use.
• ONE FLEX™
• RenewABowls™

Products and services

• ECO ONE® Eco-Friendly Packaging Plant-based, biodegradable packaging products made from renewable resources such as CPLA and PLA materials. The line encompasses food service packaging, fiber-based clamshills, coffee capsules, and custom packaging solutions marketed under sub-brands RenewABowls™, RPet Solutions, and Custom Solutions. Target customers include food service operators, restaurants, coffee brands, and retailers seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics.
• OneFlex™ HVAC Fiberglass Insulated Duct UL181-listed factory-fabricated fiberglass insulated flexible air duct designed for residential and commercial HVAC air distribution. Targets HVAC contractors, distributors, and mechanical systems installers requiring compliant, energy-efficient ducting.
• Electronic Components & Semiconductors Sourcing Global sourcing and supply of electronic components and semiconductors for manufacturers and OEMs. Serves industries requiring reliable component procurement and supply chain continuity.
• Apparel & Merch Manufacturing Full-service apparel and merchandise manufacturing covering design, production, customization, and global distribution. Targets brands, retailers, corporate clients, and promotional product buyers seeking end-to-end apparel production.
• Raw Materials & Natural Resources Trading Global commodities trading and raw materials procurement across steel, copper, iron ore, aluminum, oil, gas, sugar, grains, and coal. Serves industrial buyers in automotive, construction, power generation, food production, and energy sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% average customer savings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertification partnership for compostability testing of eco-friendly packaging products. BPI tests and certifies products to ensure ASTM standards compliance.
• SGScoreTechnology or IntegrationTesting and certification partnership to meet FDA standards for food packaging products.
• TÜV Austria (OK Compost)coreTechnology or IntegrationCompostability certification partnership for packaging products.
• Owens CorningcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary supplier of fiberglass materials for ONEFLEX duct products.
• Brad Cutler (The Cut Agency)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisor from sports and entertainment marketing background, providing strategic insights for partnerships and company growth. Previous experience with Washington Wizards and NBA.
• CAF (Challenged Athletes Foundation)minorOthersHumanitarian partnership supporting physically challenged athletes through fundraising events like cycling club rides.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Worldwide Express: Worldwide Express is a privately-held U.S. logistics and supply chain services provider offering freight, warehousing, and managed transportation. It is comparable to Source One because both serve enterprise customers with end-to-end supply chain solutions and operate as private, non-asset intermediaries connecting buyers to capacity.
• Novolex: Novolex is a major North American manufacturer of sustainable foodservice and specialty packaging, including compostable and recycled-content products. It is comparable to Source One's ECO ONE® line because both serve foodservice customers with sustainable packaging solutions, though Novolex is a vertically integrated manufacturer while Source One sources through partner factories.
• Flexport: Flexport is a technology-enabled global freight forwarding and supply chain platform serving enterprises with end-to-end sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment. It is comparable to Source One because both operate as global supply chain intermediaries connecting enterprise buyers with international factory and carrier networks.
• Coyote Logistics: Coyote Logistics is a U.S.-headquartered freight brokerage and supply chain services provider owned by UPS. It is comparable to Source One because both operate intermediation businesses moving goods across multiple modes for enterprise customers, though Coyote is more freight-focused and Source One is broader in product sourcing.

Broad incumbents

• Trafigura: Trafigura is a major global commodity trader dealing in metals, minerals, and energy. It is comparable to Source One's commodity trading business as a broad incumbent operating in the same cross-border metal and energy commodity trading categories that Source One explicitly lists in its product portfolio.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Pactiv Evergreen is a large manufacturer of foodservice and food packaging products including sustainable and compostable lines. It is comparable to Source One's ECO ONE® business as a broad incumbent in foodservice packaging supplying enterprise foodservice distributors like Sysco, which is also a Source One customer.
• Kuehne + Nagel: Kuehne + Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders and contract logistics providers with global scale. It is comparable to Source One as a broad incumbent offering cross-border sourcing, forwarding, and end-to-end supply chain services to enterprise customers across diverse verticals.
• Glencore: Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified commodity traders, active across metals, minerals, and energy products. It is comparable to Source One's commodity trading segment as a broad incumbent in the global sourcing and trading of base metals, ferroalloys, and energy products that Source One also explicitly trades.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: C.H. Robinson is one of the largest third-party logistics providers in North America, offering global forwarding, sourcing, and supply chain management. It is comparable to Source One because both orchestrate enterprise supply chains across multiple product categories and geographies, though C.H. Robinson operates at significantly larger scale and is publicly listed.
• A.P. Møller-Mærsk: Maersk is a global integrated logistics company operating container shipping, supply chain services, and end-to-end fulfillment. It is comparable to Source One as a broad incumbent in the same global supply chain and logistics space, with overlapping capability in cross-border fulfillment but a far larger asset base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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