ID’s 2025 Watch List rolls along with American Producers Supply, an Ohio provider of industrial, construction and oilfield supplies with 14 locations across the Midwest and Ohio Valley.
The company, which traces its origins to the late 1890s, consolidated and rebranded into its current iteration in the mid-1970s and has since grown into a regional distributor and service provider — including vending, safety training, calibration services, tool repair and custom manufacturing.
Read earlier profiles in this year's series here and here, and for the complete Watch List, see the latest edition of Industrial Distribution magazine.
American Producers Supply
Nominated by: AD
Top executive(s): Joe Wesel, president; Marian Mullins, vice president, operations; Mark Magers, CFO
Headquarters: Marietta, Ohio
Year founded: 1897
Website: americanproducers.com
Number of locations: 14
Key product categories: Industrial, construction and oilfield supplies
Total employee headcount: 220
Company commentary: Founded in 1898 as American Supply, the company began by servicing the oil production and hardware needs of the Ohio Valley. In 1963, Rankin Brunton acquired American Supply amid the region’s rapid industrial and construction expansion. Recognizing the 
American Producers Supply
With Chris Brunton, Rankin’s son, as president, the 2000s marked a new chapter of growth for American Producers Supply. Expanding its corporate center in Marietta with additional warehouse and office space, the company extended its reach across Ohio and into neighboring states, including West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Michigan. Today, we operate from 14 locations, serving a broad base of industrial, construction and oilfield clients and offering additional services, including: professional tool repair services; custom sling manufacturing, repair and certification; radio frequency ID (RFID) services; bolting and gauge calibration services; safety training; vendor-managed inventory; vending machines.
With a focus on growth and customer satisfaction, American Producers Supply remains dedicated to exceeding expectations and providing innovative solutions for its customers.
Product categories include hand tools; abrasives; power tools; pneumatic, hydraulic; metalworking, cutting tools; lifting and rigging; material handling; safety and PPE; lighting and electrical; construction supplies; ladders and scaffolding; packaging; fasteners; pipes, valves and fittings; welding and soldering; hardware; power transmission; paint, coatings and supplies; janitorial supplies; chemicals and lubricants; adhesives, sealants and tapes; water and trash pumps; filtration.
American Producers Supply
Do you offer an e-commerce platform? Yes.
Recent company news: The company’s latest acquisition was Heiston Supply in June 2024.
Additional comments: American Producers Supply’s mission is to be the supplier of choice for its targeted industrial, construction and oilfield customers, providing excellent product availability, quality and technical service through each of our locations — creating economic value for our customers.
