Hisco
About Us
Company Information

Hello, Hisco! The evolution of "fast, friendly service."

Founded in the 1940s as Houston Industrial Supply Company, Hisco changed ownership several times early on. In 1970, a man named Paul Merriman took a chance, spent a dollar on the failing company (he really bought the company for $1!), and moved his family to Houston, Texas, to have a go at putting it on the road to prosperity.

Today, Hisco is a specialty distribution company serving the electronic assembly, aerospace and defense, medical, and other industrial markets. We’re marching onward to deliver documented value to customers through quality products, process solutions, and documented cost savings. In addition, we offer specialized warehousing for cold storage and vendor managed inventory services.

Hisco’s international branch network spans 37 stocking locations throughout North America, including subsidiaries HiscoMex in Mexico and HiscoCan in Canada. Precision Converting, Adhesive Materials Group (AMG), and Aero Colors provide value-added custom-converted parts, custom repackaging, and specialty coatings, respectively. Durable label and industrial printing solutions from Alliance Printing and Graphics accompany a combined offering of digital storefronts, inventory management, mailing operations and fulfillment.

Quality Products

Hisco’s number one goal is continual improvement in every part of our business. Whether it’s service, warehousing, automated inventory, packaging or shipping solutions, we strive for customer satisfaction through continual improvement delivered with our signature fast, friendly service.

Our supplier base has steadily grown to include such world-class organizations as 3M, Alpha, Parker LORD, Henkel LOCTITE, and Brady. The strong partner commitments we have established with our suppliers have allowed us to provide innovative solutions to our customers through best-in-class products that deliver optimum value.

Local Inventory

Like to save money and time? With over 38 stocking warehouses across North America, Hisco can quickly and efficiently transport standard JIT and emergency shipments. We can also service national accounts locally and customize your inventory management, saving you even more time and money.

On-Time Delivery

Our core philosophy is simple: “Fast, friendly service.” When you order from Hisco, you know your package will arrive safely and on time. Whether across town or across the globe, Hisco ships to every customer with the same care and attention to detail. In a hurry? No problem! Your Hisco representative is authorized to get your products to you as fast as possible.

"Fast, Friendly Service"

More than a motto, “Fast, friendly service” is ingrained in everything we do. From top to bottom, our philosophy is built upon a foundation of trust, integrity and courtesy. We believe in building relationships, not customer lists. We want to partner with your business by learning how to best support your unique requirements. Each Hisco representative is thoroughly trained to be knowledgeable about our products and how to best serve your needs. Fast, friendly service is the Hisco difference!

Electronic Assembly

Aerospace

Medical

Automotive

General Industrial

Hello, Hisco! The evolution of "fast, friendly service."

Quality Products

Local Inventory

On-Time Delivery

"Fast, Friendly Service"