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Thomasnet

PlatformNew York, New York, United StatesFounded 1905· One of 206 Platform companies tracked by AMPulse

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

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