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Meridian Supply Co. · February 8, 2026
Company Overview
Meridian distributes industrial fasteners, safety equipment, and MRO supplies across the upper Midwest. Revenue splits roughly 60/40 between recurring contract fulfillment and spot orders.
Growth has come from two warehouse expansions (Madison, 2021; Des Moines, 2024) and a self-service portal that now handles 34% of reorders.
The company is privately held. No outside funding has been disclosed. Rachel Whitfield retains majority ownership.
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Meridian Supply Co.
Generated Feb 8, 2026
Meridian Supply Co.
Revenue
$18.2M (2025)
Employees
87
Founded
2009
Meridian distributes industrial fasteners, safety equipment, and MRO supplies across the upper Midwest. Revenue splits roughly 60/40 between recurring contract fulfillment and spot orders. Their margin structure depends on vendor rebate tiers: they hit Fastenal-competitive pricing only above $14M in annual volume, which they crossed in 2023.
Growth has come from two warehouse expansions (Madison, 2021; Des Moines, 2024) and a self-service portal that now handles 34% of reorders. The portal reduced inside sales headcount by three positions.
Sources: WI DFI filings, company website, Meridian 2024 press release, D&B profile
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