North East Petroleum Svc

What North East Petroleum Svc does

Northeastern Petroleum Service and Supply (NEPSS) is a privately held equipment distributor and field service provider specializing in liquid handling systems for the petroleum industry. Founded in 1969 and headquartered at 37 Brookley Road, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, the company has operated continuously for over 55 years serving the New England region. NEPSS distributes equipment from more than 50 manufacturers — including Veeder-Root, Gasboy, FuelMaster, Dresser Wayne, OPW, Emco Wheaton, Gorman-Rupp, Red Jacket, and Husky — across roughly twenty product categories spanning aircraft fueling systems, storage tanks, pumps, meters, gauges, leak detectors, vapor recovery, loading racks, piping, spill containment, lubrication equipment, and fleet fueling systems.

The company monetizes through three streams: (1) hardware sales with markup on distributed equipment, (2) professional services including in-shop repair, meter calibration, ticket printer service, and preventive maintenance, and (3) specialized field services covering above/below ground tank work, tank field piping, cement grade work, industrial plant upgrades, bulk plant and terminal work, and 24-hour emergency road service. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-based, conducted via phone, email, and in-person consultation with no e-commerce or digital channel presence. Customer segments are diversified horizontally — aircraft refueling operators, industrial measurement and control facilities, terminals and bulk plants, fleet fueling operations, and municipal governments — with quote-based pricing across all engagements.

NEPSS operates as a thin distribution/service layer with no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed digital products, and no integration or API ecosystem. The company appears independently and likely family-controlled given the absence of any external funding, investor mentions, or parent company references. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, consistent with a small specialty trade operation that has sustained a regional niche through multi-decade customer relationships and broad manufacturer representation rather than scale or technology differentiation.

Name

North East Petroleum Svc

Legal name

Northeastern Petroleum Service and Supply

Website

https://nepss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northeastern Petroleum Service and Supply (NEPSS) is a Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts-based distributor and field service provider of petroleum liquid handling equipment, serving New England commercial, industrial, and municipal customers for over 55 years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Petroleum Equipment Distribution & Services

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (22121)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Contractor Field Services & Work Management (Crewing, Scheduling, QA/QC) (EUAJAMAL)

Keywords

• Petroleum equipment distribution
• Liquid handling systems
• Fuel storage tanks
• Fleet fueling equipment
• Petroleum service maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Jamaica Plain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Product Sales: Sales of liquid handling equipment including pumps, meters, tanks, hoses, filters, gauges, and accessories from various manufacturers. Revenue derived from markup on equipment sales to commercial, industrial, and municipal customers.
2. Service and Maintenance: Revenue from repair services, preventive maintenance, calibrations, and installations. Includes in-shop services and road service for bulk plants, terminals, and commercial fueling facilities. 24-hour emergency service availability.
3. Tank Work and Piping: Revenue from above and below ground tank work, cement grade work, tank field piping, and industrial plant services including tank upgrades and monitoring system installation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

North East Petroleum Svc (NEPSS) distributes liquid handling, refueling, and petroleum storage equipment sourced from 50+ manufacturers, and provides installation, repair, calibration, and maintenance services for commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. The company also offers 24-hour emergency road service, piping work, equipment appraisals, and used equipment brokerage across the New England region.

Product overview

North East Petroleum Svc (NEPSS) is a distributor and service provider for liquid handling equipment in the petroleum industry, operating for over 55 years in New England. The company operates as a single-segment offering combining product distribution and field services. The product portfolio spans twenty distinct equipment categories including aircraft fueling systems, fleet fueling systems, electronic monitoring systems, meters, pumps, storage tanks, piping, and vapor recovery equipment from multiple manufacturers. Services complement the product line with in-shop repair, road service, appraisals, piping installation, industrial plant services, and used equipment brokerage. The company carries products from over 50 manufacturers including Veeder-Root, Gasboy, FuelMaster, Dresser Wayne, Gorman Rupp, OPW, and Emco Wheaton, serving sectors including aircraft refueling, industrial measurement and control, terminals and bulk plants, garages, tank trucks, and fleet fueling operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Fueling Systems Fuel delivery and handling systems for aircraft refueling operations, supplied by Gammon Technical, targeted at commercial and private aviation fueling facilities.
• Electronic Fuel Management Systems Computing ticket printers, electronic monitoring systems, tank gauges, level control, leak detectors, and overfill prevention devices from Veeder-Root, Gasboy, FuelMaster, Scully, Pneumercator, OPW, and others, used by commercial and municipal fueling operators.
• Fleet Fueling Systems Complete fueling systems for fleet operations with custom software integration, supplied by Gasboy, FuelMaster, and Dresser Wayne for commercial and municipal vehicle fleets.
• Petroleum Pumps Positive displacement, centrifugal, submersible, and transfer pumps including hand pumps in 110V, 12V, air-operated, and engine-driven configurations, from Blackmer, Fill-Rite, Gasboy, Gorman-Rupp, Red Jacket, and Phillips, used in petroleum and water applications.
• Meters and Flow Equipment Flow measurement devices for bulk plant operations and industrial applications from Great Plains, Smith, Fluid Power Products, and Actaris/Neptune.
• Storage Tanks Above and underground storage tanks, field-erected tanks, oil/water separators, and custom fiberglass and steel tanks from Edwards, Xerxes, Containment Solutions, and Highland Tank, supplied to commercial and municipal customers.
• Loading Rack Equipment and Tank Hardware Loading racks, loading valves, API couplers, swivels, vents, gauges, strainers, and check valves from Green Mfg., Emco Wheaton, Morrison, Mueller, and Oceco for bulk plants and terminals.
• Piping Systems Above and below ground piping systems including Ameron Fiberglass and APT preformed dual wall pipe with accessories for petroleum and aviation applications.
• Spill Containment and Vapor Recovery Spill containment equipment from Fairfield and OPW, and vapor recovery systems from Husky, OPW, and Healy, used to prevent and capture fuel spills and vapors during loading and dispensing operations.
• Hose, Reels, and Accessories Fuel handling hoses, hose reels, and accessories from Kanaflex, Goodyear, Hannay, Deighan, and others for fuel dispensing and transfer operations.
• Lubrication Equipment Equipment for dispensing and managing lubricants in industrial and commercial settings, supplied by ARO, Plews, and Graco.
• In-Shop Services Shop-based repair and maintenance services including water pump repair, tank maintenance, meter calibration across all product lines, ticket printer service, and bulk plant meter servicing.
• Road Service On-site mobile service for bulk plants, terminals, truck calibration provers, commercial pump repair, electronic equipment maintenance, compactor assistance, and preventive maintenance with yearly certifications for municipal and commercial fueling facilities.
• Appraisal Services Professional assessment and appraisal services for bulk plants and tank trucks.
• Piping Services

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• Fuel Force: Fleet fueling and on-site mobile refueling service provider that procures and services fuel handling equipment. Comparable customer base (fleet operators, municipalities) and adjacent to NEPSS's fleet fueling segment.

Broad incumbents

• Veeder-Root (a Fortive company): Major manufacturer of fuel management systems, electronic tank gauges, and leak detection — a leading supplier of equipment NEPSS distributes and services. Comparable at the product/customer level but functions as an OEM, not a regional distributor.
• Dover Fueling Solutions: Global provider of integrated fueling solutions including dispensers, payment systems, and site equipment under brands like Wayne and Dresser Wayne. Competes with NEPSS at the customer level as a full-stack fueling infrastructure provider, though at dramatically larger scale.
• Bennett Pump: Established manufacturer and servicer of commercial fuel dispensers and pumping equipment, now part of the broader fueling ecosystem. Comparable to NEPSS in its commercial fueling focus but competes as an OEM/manufacturer rather than a regional distributor.
• OPW (a Dover company): Global manufacturer of fluid handling products including petroleum nozzles, fittings, vapor recovery, and spill containment — many of which NEPSS distributes. Comparable product category but operates as a major OEM rather than a regional service distributor.

Direct peers

• Petroleum Equipment Company: Multi-state distributor of petroleum handling equipment including pumps, meters, tanks, and piping, with installation and service capabilities. Directly comparable regional distributor/service model to NEPSS.
• Tanknology: National provider of underground storage tank testing, compliance, and petroleum equipment services across the U.S. Comparable to NEPSS as a petroleum infrastructure service provider, though operating at much larger geographic scale.
• Petroleum Service Group: Multi-regional petroleum equipment installation, service, and construction company serving retail and commercial fueling operators. Comparable business model and customer base to NEPSS in the petroleum equipment service category.
• Barton Petroleum Equipment: Regional petroleum equipment distributor and service provider serving the Mid-Atlantic with pumps, tanks, and fuel management systems. Comparable to NEPSS in its combination of multi-brand equipment distribution and field service/repair offerings for commercial fueling operators.

Others

• Gammon Technical: Manufacturer of aviation refueling equipment whose products NEPSS distributes and services in New England. Comparable in the aviation refueling niche but operates as an OEM supplier rather than a regional distributor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 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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