Overview

The 21,700 industrial machinery distributors in the US sell parts, tools and machines produced by a variety of manufacturers. They serve as a source of machinery products to manufacturing and institutional customers that need these products for their own operations. Customers include industrial manufacturers, food processors, government entities, and energy companies.

Forward Integration By Manufacturers

Industrial machinery distributors typically carry a broad range of products from various manufacturers.

Joint Ventures Support Expansion

Large industrial machinery distributors are fueling their growth not only through increasing their product offerings but primarily through acquiring or joint venturing with small or regional companies.