SunSource Overview
- Year Founded
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1922
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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2,005
- Latest Deal Type
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Debt
- Financing Rounds
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16
- Investments
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25
SunSource General Information
Description
Distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power products intended for the forestry, food and beverage, oil and gas, mobile machinery, semiconductors, and mining sectors. The company offers pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and components for use in mobile hydraulics and electronics, industrial hydraulics and pneumatics, automation, and fluid process equipment, enabling clients to reduce maintenance and operating costs and increase productivity.
Contact Information
Website
www.sun-source.comCorporate Office
- 2301 Windsor Court
- Suite A
- Addison, IL 60101
- United States
Corporate Office
- 2301 Windsor Court
- Suite A
- Addison, IL 60101
- United States
SunSource Timeline
SunSource Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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SunSource Comparisons
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SunSource Competitors (30)
One of SunSource’s 30 competitors is DXP Enterprises, a Corporation company based in Houston, TX.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXP Enterprises | Corporation | Houston, TX | ||||
| Motion Industries | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Birmingham, AL | ||||
| McNaughton-McKay | Private Debt Financed | Madison Heights, MI | ||||
| The Oilgear Company | Private Equity-Backed | Traverse City, MI | ||||
| Eastern Fluid Power | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Kingston, Canada |
SunSource Patents
SunSource Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20100145532-A1 | Distributed hybrid renewable energy power plant and methods, systems, and comptuer readable media for controlling a distributed hybrid renewable energy power plant | Active | 04-Nov-2008 | ||
| US-8260469-B2 | Distributed hybrid renewable energy power plant and methods, systems, and comptuer readable media for controlling a distributed hybrid renewable energy power plant | Active | 04-Nov-2008 |
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SunSource Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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SunSource Investments (25)
SunSource’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Ralph W. Earl. The deal was made on 01-Jul-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph W. Earl | 01-Jul-2026 | Buyout/LBO | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Dover Hydraulics | 01-May-2026 | Buyout/LBO | Other Commercial Services | ||
| Vytl Controls Group | 30-Jan-2026 | Buyout/LBO | Industrial Supplies and Parts | ||
| Heitek Automation | 08-Sep-2025 | Buyout/LBO | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Process Zone Technologies | 01-Jan-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Other Commercial Services |
SunSource Exits (1)
SunSource’s most recent exit was on 04-Oct-2000 from Brafasco. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brafasco | 04-Oct-2000 | Completed |
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SunSource Affiliates
Subsidiaries (21)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Hydraulics | Bossier City, LA | 2014 | |
| Process Solutions Integration | Amarillo, TX | 2007 | |
| Heitek Automation | Phoenix, AZ | 2000 | |
| Vytl Controls Group | The Woodlands, TX | 1999 | |
| Mission Controls & Automation | San Antonio, TX | 1990 |
SunSource FAQs
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When was SunSource founded?
SunSource was founded in 1922.
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Where is SunSource headquartered?
SunSource is headquartered in Addison, IL.
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What is the size of SunSource?
SunSource has 2,005 total employees.
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What industry is SunSource in?
SunSource’s primary industry is Distributors/Wholesale.
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Is SunSource a private or public company?
SunSource is a Private company.
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What is SunSource’s current revenue?
The current revenue for SunSource is .
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How much funding has SunSource raised over time?
SunSource has raised $1.15B.
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Who are SunSource’s investors?
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has invested in SunSource.
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Who are SunSource’s competitors?
DXP Enterprises, Motion Industries, McNaughton-McKay, The Oilgear Company, and Eastern Fluid Power are some of the 30 competitors of SunSource.
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