Nufactur is a search platform that helps manufacturers and maintenance professionals find industrial components by comparing real-time pricing and availability across multiple MRO distributors. Users can enter a part number to see which distributors carry it greatest, compare options side-by-side, and complete purchases directly on the distributor's website. The platform covers millions of parts from thousands of manufacturers, with featured partners including MSC Industrial Supply, Global Industrial, and The Home Depot.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Manufacturers and maintenance teams often struggle to locate industrial components quickly, as pricing and availability information is scattered across numerous distributor websites and catalogs. This fragmentation leads to prolonged machine downtime, inefficiencies in the procurement process, and missed opportunities to secure the best prices for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies.
Solution
Nufactur provides a centralized search engine that lets users enter a part number and instantly discover which distributors carry that component, along with transparent pricing and availability data. The platform aggregates listings from a wide network of manufacturers and MRO distributors, enabling users to compare options side-by-side and select the best fit. Once a user identifies the preferred distributor, they are directed to that distributor's website to complete the purchase, streamlining the entire procurement workflow. By bringing this transparency to industrial distribution, Nufactur helps minimize machine downtime and keeps manufacturing operations running efficiently.
Target Audience
Primary users are procurement professionals, maintenance technicians, and operations managers in manufacturing and industrial facilities who need to source MRO components quickly and cost-effectively.
Features
- Part number search across millions of industrial components and thousands of manufacturers
- Transparent pricing and availability comparisons across multiple MRO distributors in one view
- Direct purchasing workflow that redirects users to the selected distributor's website for transaction completion
- Network of featured distributor partners including MSC Industrial Supply, Global Industrial, The Home Depot, Farnell, and Newark
- Example search functionality demonstrating specific manufacturer part numbers (e.g., Panduit, Werner, Dremel, SharkBite)
- User account system with registration and login for saving preferences and tracking searches