What AlliedStars Inc. does

AlliedStars Inc. (doing business as Alliedstars Industrial Supply) is a privately held B2B e-commerce distributor of commercial and industrial supplies, founded in 2006 and headquartered in London, Ontario, with a regional branch in Waterloo/Kitchener using a separate woodshop.supplies subdomain. The company markets exclusively to Canadian customers, explicitly excluding U.S. and international buyers, and operates a single OpenCart-based self-serve storefront where buyers must register an account to view B2B pricing before ordering.

The product catalog is organized into seven core categories: abrasives (discs, belts, sheets, wheels, sponges, handpads), adhesives and tapes, industrial filters, personal safety equipment (gloves, respirators, hearing and eye protection, 3M Speedglas welding helmets), spray painting and coating equipment, power tools and accessories, and janitorial and packaging supplies. AlliedStars is a multi-brand reseller rather than a manufacturer, carrying brands such as 3M (Cubitron II, Scotch-Brite, PPS 2.0), Norton, SIA, Metabo, Dynabrade, Topring, Kremlin, Devilbiss, Fein, Wikus, Lamello, and Tork. The company positions itself on quality brands and competitive pricing, supported by technical expertise and troubleshooting capability in manufacturing supply categories.

The business model is straightforward transactional product resale with one-time unit pricing across bulk SKUs (cases, boxes, pallets, each). There is no disclosed subscription, no enterprise contract structure, and no recurring revenue mechanism. Distribution is wholly direct through the company's own e-commerce storefront with phone-based support (519 488 4822). Customer acquisition is supplemented by a 1% commission affiliate program. No operating API, no app, no proprietary technology, no patents, no institutional backing, and no disclosed headcount or revenue are recorded; the company appears to be independently owned and operated with a small footprint relative to national industrial distributors.

Name

AlliedStars Inc.

Legal name

Alliedstars

Website

https://alliedstars.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AlliedStars Inc. (Alliedstars Industrial Supply) is a privately held Canadian B2B e-commerce distributor founded in 2006, based in London, Ontario, reselling branded industrial supplies — abrasives, adhesives, tapes, safety gear, spray equipment, and tools — to Canadian manufacturing and industrial customers through a self-serve online storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423440)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Industrial supplies distribution
• Abrasives and adhesives
• Personal safety equipment
• Spray finishing equipment
• Power tools accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: E-commerce retail of industrial supplies including abrasives, adhesives, tapes, personal safety products, spray equipment, and tools. Products are sold in bulk quantities (per case, per box, per each) with B2B pricing displayed after account login.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Alliedstars Industrial Supply distributes commercial and industrial equipment, abrasives, adhesives, safety gear, and spray systems to Canadian customers through a B2B e-commerce storefront. The company offers products from established brands including 3M, Norton, SIA, Metabo, Dynabrade, Topring, Kremlin, and Devilbiss across abrasives, adhesives and tapes, filters, personal safety equipment, spray finishing equipment, power tools and accessories, and janitorial/packaging supplies. Account registration is required to access wholesale B2B pricing and place orders online.

Product overview

Alliedstars Industrial Supply is a B2B e-commerce industrial supply company founded in 2006, serving Canadian customers from London, Ontario. The company operates as a multi-brand industrial distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing supplies organized into seven core product categories: Abrasives (discs, belts, sheets, wheels including 3M Cubitron II, Scotch-Brite, SIA, Norton), Adhesives and Tapes, Filters, Personal Safety Equipment (3M, Honeywell, Speedglas), Spray Equipment (Topring, Kremlin, Devilbiss, 3M PPS), Tools/Accessories (Metabo, Dynabrade, Fein), and Janitorial/Packaging supplies. The company positions itself on quality brands and competitive pricing with technical expertise in manufacturing supply industries. Key branded product lines include 3M industrial abrasives, Scotch-Brite surface conditioning products, Topring compressed air equipment, and EZ Mixing cups for spray finishing operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abrasives Industrial abrasive products including discs, belts, sheets, wheels, sponges, and handpads for metal and woodworking applications. Includes 3M Cubitron II, Scotch-Brite, SIA, Norton, and other branded abrasives. Sold to manufacturing, metalworking, and woodworking buyers.
• Adhesives and Tapes Industrial adhesives, sealants, and tape products including aerosol spray glues, carpenter's glues, contact cement, hotmelt glues, masking tapes, and specialty tapes. Used by manufacturing, woodworking, and finishing operations.
• Industrial Filters Industrial filtration products including pleated filters, spray booth filters, and other specialty filters for manufacturing and finishing applications.
• Personal Safety Equipment Personal protective equipment including eye protection, face/head protection, gloves, hearing protection, respiratory protection, protective coveralls, Speedglas welding helmets, and first aid supplies. For industrial workers across manufacturing, spray finishing, and welding operations.
• Spray Equipment Spray painting and coating equipment including spray guns, parts, spray systems/pumps, mixing cups, air/fluid hoses, and accessories. Includes Topring, Kremlin, Devilbiss, and 3M brands. For automotive, industrial coating, and finishing operations.
• Tools and Accessories Power tools and accessories including grinders, orbital sanders, bandsaw blades, carbide burrs, drill bits, wire brushes, and Topring compressed air solutions. Includes Metabo, Dynabrade, Fein, and Wikus brands. For metalworking, woodworking, and fabrication shops.
• Janitorial and Packaging Supplies Facility maintenance and packaging supplies including cleaners, soaps, garbage bags, paper towels, and wipers. Includes Tork brand paper products.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Affiliate PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate marketing program where partners earn 1% commission on sales generated through their referral links. Free to join affiliate program enabling members to earn revenue by placing links on their websites advertising AlliedStars or specific products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Würth Industry Canada: Subsidiary of the Würth Group supplying fasteners, tools, and MRO consumables to Canadian industrial customers, overlapping in categories such as abrasives, adhesives, and PPE.
• Fastenal: Large-scale North American industrial and construction supplier with vending and on-site solutions; competes with Alliedstars for Canadian industrial fastener, tool, and consumables spend.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Major North American metalworking and MRO distributor with extensive abrasives, cutting tools, and safety categories, directly comparable to Alliedstars' core industrial supply assortment.
• Grainger: U.S.-headquartered global MRO distribution leader with a KeepStock catalog spanning industrial supplies, safety, and tools, competing for the same Canadian industrial customer spend from a larger scale.

Regional players

• Cromwell Tools Canada: Industrial cutting tools and MRO supplier serving Canadian manufacturers with a focused catalog of abrasives, hand tools, and workshop supplies comparable to Alliedstars' offering.
• Wajax Corporation: Canadian distributor of industrial products, bearings, power transmission, and material handling, serving similar Canadian manufacturing and resource customers with overlapping categories.

Direct peers

• Atlas Machinery Vaughan: Canadian distributor of metalworking machinery, abrasives, and shop supplies, directly comparable to Alliedstars' abrasives, tools, and finishing equipment categories.
• Acklands-Grainger: Largest Canadian industrial MRO distributor serving the same customer base of manufacturers, metalworking, and maintenance buyers with overlapping categories including abrasives, adhesives, safety, and tools.
• KBC Tools: Canadian industrial tooling and metalworking supplies distributor with a comparable catalog of abrasives, cutting tools, and shop supplies targeting machinists and fabricators.
• Production Automation (ProdAuto): Canadian distributor specializing in abrasives, cutting tools, and MRO supplies for manufacturing and metalworking customers, with overlapping brands and customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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