Exploring Industrial Distribution Opportunities

August 11, 2025

by a searcher from Concordia University in Montreal, QC, Canada

Hi everyone — curious if anyone here has looked into industrial distribution businesses. I’m currently evaluating a sandblasting products distribution company and would love to connect with others who’ve explored similar businesses or adjacent sectors. What were your key takeaways in terms of growth levers, customer concentration risks, and operational complexity? Any insights, pitfalls, or resources you’d recommend would be much appreciated.

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from The University of Chicago in Nashville, TN, USA

I worked in industrial distribution in the corporate world for years. It is a tough business because your vendors and customers are both essentially your customers and you need to keep both happy. You are also generally dealing with the small or high touch accounts that the supplier doesn't want to work with directly. As a result, providing exceptional service on deliveries, product availability and customer support is your primary value-add so you will normally not be the low-cost provider. Feel free to reach out.

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from University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX, USA

Hello! I am an attorney and have worked on deals for various industrial companies, and would be happy to work on a deal in this space. Feel free to reach out at my links below: Calendar to setup virtual meeting: https://calendar.app.google/4jp7bv9pGrin3j957 Email address: redacted

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