Thomasnet
B2B industrial product sourcing and supplier discovery platform connecting North American buyers with over 500,000 vetted manufacturers, distributors, and service providers.
- CEO / Founder
- Tony Uphoff
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $300M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Thomasnet.com supplier discovery platform; Thomas Marketing Services (SEO, content marketing, lead generation, advertising); Thomas WebTrax analytics; Thomas Insights (industry news & research); Instant Quoting engine; Supplier profiles with catalogs, certifications, and CAD drawings
Technological Advantage
AI-powered smart search (launched 2026); dynamic advertising platform; largest curated database of North American industrial suppliers; integration with Xometry's AI-driven instant quoting engine and Workcenter; supplier risk evaluation reports via Dun & Bradstreet partnership.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
North America's largest industrial sourcing platform connecting qualified buyers with over 500,000 vetted U.S. manufacturers, distributors, and service providers through detailed supplier profiles, product catalogs, and RFI capabilities.
How They Differentiate
Purpose-built industrial search engine (not generic like Google); 125+ year brand trust as the Thomas Register; over 500,000 vetted North American suppliers; 80,000+ industrial categories; detailed supplier profiles with certifications, capabilities, and CAD drawings; integrated with Xometry's instant quoting and on-demand manufacturing marketplace.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Procurement professionals, engineers, plant & facility managers, MRO professionals, and supply chain managers at industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and institutional businesses in North America.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Automotive; Medical & Healthcare; Machinery & Manufacturing; Construction; Energy; Food & Beverage; Chemicals; Electrical Equipment & Electronics; Government & Military; Telecommunications; Transportation & Logistics
Competitors
Alibaba.com; MFG.com; MESH Works; IQS Directory; IndiaMART
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
500,000+ suppliers; 1.4M+ registered buyers; 80,000+ industrial categories; 29,000+ LinkedIn followers
Major Milestones
1905: Thomas' Register of American Manufacturers first published; 2006: Final print edition, moved fully online as Thomasnet.com; 2017: Tony Uphoff appointed President & CEO; 2021: Acquired by Xometry for $300M; 2022: Xometry marketplace features integrated (instant quoting, Workcenter); 2025: Build America, Buy America certification category launched; 2026: AI-driven smart search and performance-based advertising tools launched
Notable Customers
Astro Manufacturing & Design; Conard Corporation; Engineering Specialties Inc. (ESI); Case Mason Filling; Siemens