NABCO Industrial

What NABCO Industrial does

NABCO Industrial Supply is a privately held, woman-owned industrial supply distributor founded in 1992 and headquartered in Oakwood, Georgia. The company distributes a catalog of roughly 30,000+ SKUs across fasteners, abrasives, collars and couplings, fittings/valves/hose clamps, hand tools, pneumatics, electrical and lighting, adhesives and sealants, chemicals/lubricants/paints, and plumbing equipment. Inventory and brand supply comes from manufacturing partners including Stafford Manufacturing Corp., Midland Industries, Brighton Best, Stanley, 3M, Streamlight, Honeywell/Ranger, Milwaukee Sprayer, Plews, Weller, Kano Labs, and others, alongside a small set of proprietary sub-brands such as PREDATOR™ and AMBUSH™ abrasives and Stafford-sourced Quick-Clamp™ and Accu-Flange™ shaft collars.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at nabcoparts.com, supported by a distributed network of 45 North American shipping locations that enable nationwide delivery, with stated regional concentration in Georgia (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta and Athens metros). Beyond catalog resale, NABCO offers value-added services including in-house warehouse machining for custom threads and modifications, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, custom fastener kit assembly, and contract packaging/private labeling. Go-to-market is primarily self-serve online with a 'Request a Quote' option for larger or specialized orders, indicating a hybrid transactional and consultative sales approach.

Revenue is generated principally through unit-priced product sales (with prices ranging from under $1 to over $100 per SKU and 'From $X' tiering on configurable items), supplemented by service revenue from machining, VMI, and packaging. Small-order charges apply for orders under $100 domestically and under $300 internationally; shipping terms are F.O.B. shipping point. The customer base is horizontally diversified across manufacturing, metal fabrication, construction, automotive repair, skilled trades, woodworking, and DIY consumers. No revenue, funding, or institutional ownership data is publicly disclosed, and the company has reported no M&A, leadership transitions, or restructuring events.

Name

NABCO Industrial

Legal name

NABCO Industrial Supply

Website

https://nabcoparts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NABCO Industrial Supply is a privately held, woman-owned industrial supply distributor based in Oakwood, Georgia, selling fasteners, abrasives, fittings, tools, and related hardware via its e-commerce platform to manufacturing, construction, automotive, and trade customers nationwide through 45 shipping locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Supply Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42384)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Supplies & MRO Marketplaces (CRAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners) (TLAKAOAK)

Keywords

• Industrial fasteners distribution
• Abrasives supply
• Shaft collars couplings
• Vendor managed inventory
• Industrial hardware supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of industrial supplies including fasteners, abrasives, tools, fittings, valves, hose clamps, collars, couplings, plumbing equipment, electrical and lighting products, and chemicals/lubricants/paints. Revenue generated from unit sales of individual products at published price points.
2. In-house Machining Services: Custom machining services for adding threads, edges, and other customizations to products based on customer specifications.
3. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI): Inventory management services where NABCO manages customer product inventory, providing recurring service revenue and strengthening customer relationships.
4. Contract Packaging & Private Labeling: Additional services including contract packaging and private labeling capabilities for customers with specific packaging or branding requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NABCO Industrial Supply distributes fasteners, abrasives, collars, couplings, fittings, valves, hand tools, pneumatics, electrical products, adhesives, plumbing equipment, and chemicals through its e-commerce platform nabcoparts.com. The company operates 45 North American shipping locations and offers value-added services including in-house machining for product customization, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), custom fastener kits, and contract packaging/private labeling for industrial and commercial customers.

Product overview

NABCO Industrial Supply is a B2B industrial supply distributor offering a broad catalog of mechanical components and industrial supplies. The product portfolio centers on core product categories including fasteners, abrasives, collars and couplings, fittings and valves, hand tools, pneumatics, electrical equipment, adhesives and sealants, plumbing equipment, and chemicals/lubricants. The company distributes products from manufacturing partners (Stafford Manufacturing Corp., Midland Industries) alongside proprietary branded sub-products such as PREDATOR™ and AMBUSH™ abrasives, Quick-Clamp™ and Accu-Flange™ shaft collars, and Z-WEB™ unitized wheels. Beyond product distribution, NABCO offers value-added services including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), custom fastener kits, in-house machining, and contract packaging/private labeling. With 45 North American shipping locations, the company provides nationwide delivery focusing on the southeastern US market (Georgia, Atlanta metro area).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fasteners Industrial fasteners including bolts, nuts, screws, clamps, straps, and related hardware for construction, manufacturing, and maintenance applications. Includes Brighton Best line products distributed by NABCO.
• Abrasives Bonded, coated, and non-woven abrasive products including grinding wheels, sanding belts, discs, and abrasive rolls for cutting, grinding, and surface finishing, including proprietary PREDATOR™, AMBUSH™, and Z-WEB™ sub-brands.
• Collars and Couplings Shaft collars, couplings, and adapters for securing, aligning, and connecting mechanical components in industrial machinery, including Stafford Quick-Clamp™, Accu-Flange™, and SlipKnot™ sub-brand products sourced from Stafford Manufacturing Corp.
• Fittings, Valves, and Hose Clamps Brass, stainless steel, and plastic fittings, valves, hose fittings, and clamps for fluid and gas transfer systems, sourced from partners including Midland Industries.
• Hand Tools Industrial hand tools for professional and maintenance applications, including pneumatic tools.
• Pneumatics Pneumatic components including fittings, valves, blow guns, and accessories for compressed air systems.
• Electrical and Lighting Electrical components and lighting products for industrial applications, including products from brand partners Stanley, 3M, Streamlight, Milwaukee Sprayer, and others.
• Adhesives, Sealants and Tapes Industrial adhesives, thread sealants, PTFE tapes, and sealing products for bonding and leak prevention.
• Chemicals, Lubricants and Paints Industrial chemicals, penetrating oils, lubricants, and paints for maintenance and protection applications, including Aerokroil from Kano Labs.
• Plumbing Equipment Plumbing hardware and equipment including valves, couplings, and pipe fittings.
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Solutions Recurring managed service where NABCO takes responsibility for managing customer product inventory, delivering cost savings, streamlined ordering, and enhanced productivity through timely restocking.
• Custom Fastener Kits Customized fastener kits tailored to specific customer requirements and applications, enabling consolidated ordering of fastener assortments.
• In-House Machining Services In-house warehouse machining capabilities for adding threads, edges, and custom modifications to products to meet specific customer specifications.
• Contract Packaging and Private Labeling Contract packaging and private labeling services for customers seeking customized packaging or branded products for resale or internal use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Faster delivery than competitors through 45 shipping locations
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stafford Manufacturing CorpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStafford Manufacturing Corp is a key vendor partner for NABCO, supplying shaft collars, couplings, and related precision industrial components. NABCO distributes Stafford's products including their line of Quick-Clamp, Accu-Flange, and machinable shaft adapters. Products are manufactured in the USA with various material options including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Midland IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMidland Industries supplies NABCO with brass fittings, valves, plumbing equipment, and related products. Key product lines include lead-free fittings, compression fittings, flare fittings, and brass barstock products for plumbing and industrial applications.
• Brighton BestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNABCO is a trusted distributor of the Brighton Best line of fasteners, providing customers with quality fastening products as part of their comprehensive industrial supply offering.
• Kano LabsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKano Labs provides specialty penetrating oils and industrial maintenance chemicals, with products like Aerokroil distributed through NABCO's industrial supply catalog.
• Multiple Brand VendorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNABCO distributes products from multiple brand partners including Stanley, 3M, Streamlight, Milwaukee Sprayer, Plews, LiftEx, Weller, Sumner, Ranger (by Honeywell), Tweco, and GoldenRod, covering tools, safety products, electrical equipment, and industrial supplies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: National industrial supplies and fasteners distributor with on-site vending and VMI programs. Comparable in fasteners/abrasives/MRO categories with much larger scale and field-sales coverage.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): Construction-focused distributor of fasteners, tools, safety, and concrete accessories serving contractors nationwide. Comparable customer segment (construction contractors) and product overlap with NABCO.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Major U.S. metalworking and MRO distributor serving manufacturing customers with fasteners, cutting tools, abrasives, and shop supplies. Directly comparable product mix to NABCO.
• Grainger (W.W. Grainger): Largest U.S. industrial MRO distributor with multi-million SKU catalog, enterprise contracts, VMI, and broad brand portfolio. Overlaps substantially with NABCO's product categories and customer base.

Direct peers

• Kaman Industrial Technologies: Industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and MRO supplies with broad catalog and field engineering. Overlaps with NABCO on collars/couplings, pneumatics, fittings, and tools.
• McMaster-Carr: Industry-leading industrial supplies distributor with an enormous catalog of fasteners, fittings, abrasives, and tools sold direct via e-commerce. Directly comparable to NABCO's core catalog and e-commerce distribution model, though at vastly larger scale.
• Global Industrial: B2B distributor of industrial and material handling supplies sold through e-commerce and sales channels. Comparable in MRO product breadth and direct-to-buyer distribution model.
• Würth Industry North America: Global fastener and C-parts specialist serving industrial OEMs and MRO with VMI/cannister programs. Comparable in fastening, VMI, and recurring-supply orientation.
• Zoro Tools (Zoro / Grainger subsidiary): Online industrial supplies retailer offering broad MRO catalog at competitive pricing via e-commerce. Closely comparable GTM (digital-first, SMB + prosumer) to NABCO.

Regional players

• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest U.S. plumbing, PVF, and waterworks distributor. Overlaps with NABCO's plumbing/fittings/valves categories, with stronger plumbing depth and HVAC adjacency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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