This section helps you identify your company category in the platform. The role you choose determines how you interact with other businesses on the platform.
Company Types #
Below are the company types listed in ScopeMatch to represent the vast majority of stakeholders in the supply chain, with a brief description for quick reference.
- Plant Owner – Runs production facilities.
- Distributor – Coordinates logistics and storage.
- Fabricator – Assembles components.
- Manufacturer – Produces (semi) finished goods.
- Equipment Supplier – Provides machinery.
- Material Supplier – Supplies raw materials.
- Trader (upcoming Q3 2025) – Connects buyers and sellers.
- Agent (upcoming Q3 2025) – Represents vendors.
For a more detailed breakdown of each role, see the expanded descriptions below.
Expanded Company Types Descriptions #
Plant Owner #
Owns and manages production facilities, processing plants, or factories that convert raw materials into finished products. Some Plant Owners manufacture their own products (e.g., an automaker with its own assembly plant), while others lease or operate facilities for third parties.
- Oil & Gas: Refineries, petrochemical plants, LNG terminals
- Manufacturing: Automotive factories, electronics assembly plants
- Construction: Cement plants, steel mills
- Pharmaceuticals: Drug manufacturing plants
Distributor #
Handles supply chain coordination, storage, and transportation of materials, equipment, or products between suppliers, manufacturers, and end-users.
- Oil & Gas: Fuel and chemical distributors, midstream operators
- Manufacturing: Raw material traders, industrial distributors
- Retail: Wholesale distributors of consumer goods
- Food & Beverage: Agricultural commodity traders
Fabricator #
Specializes in assembling semi-finished components into usable structures or systems, often for industrial projects. Typically deals with non-mechanical components.
- Oil & Gas: Piping, structural steel, pressure vessels
- Aerospace: Airframe sections, fuselage panels
- Construction: Prefabricated building modules
- Electronics: Circuit board assembly
Manufacturer #
Produces finished or semi-finished goods by processing or refining (raw) materials or assembling semi-finished components and parts. Many manufacturers own and operate their own production facilities (making them Plant Owners).
- Oil & Gas: Valve and pump manufacturers, drill bit producers
- Automotive: Car manufacturers, engine producers
- Technology: Semiconductor fabrication plants
- Food Processing: Packaged food manufacturers
Equipment Supplier #
Supplies specialized machinery, and mechanical systems required for operations, manufacturing, or construction.
- Oil & Gas: Turbines, compressors, drilling rigs, refinery equipment
- Construction: Cranes, excavators, concrete mixers
- Pharmaceuticals: Laboratory and production equipment
- Mining: Conveyor systems, crushers, loaders
Material Supplier #
Supplies raw or processed materials essential for production and construction.
- Oil & Gas: Industrial chemicals, crude oil, polymers
- Steel & Metalworking: Raw steel, aluminum, copper
- Textiles: Cotton, synthetic fibers
- Electronics: Silicon wafers, rare earth elements
Trader #
Connects buyers and sellers, facilitating trade opportunities across industries. Traders specialize in market insights, sourcing, and supply chain connections, helping businesses find the right suppliers, manufacturers, or distributors. They often work across multiple industries, managing supplier relationships, pricing insights, and logistics coordination to streamline procurement and sales.
Agent #
Represents a supplier, manufacturer, or producer, helping them reach new buyers and grow their business. Agents specialize in introducing products to the right market, managing relationships, and facilitating partnershipsbetween businesses. They do not own inventory but work on behalf of a company or supplier to promote, negotiate, and facilitate deals.
Agent users might manage multiple companies under the same log in.