The livestock show industry is built on people and hard-working families. Early mornings and late evenings guided by tradition and family values are what build success on the farm, ranch and in the show ring. Sullivan Supply has lived and breathed these same values alongside our customers each and every day since inception.

Sullivan Supply Inc., founded in 1989 by John and Dede Sullivan, began in a 20′ x 20′ garage with a steadfast dedication to serving the livestock show industry. From those humble beginnings, Sullivan Supply has evolved into an industry leader known for innovation and quality. Based in Dunlap, Iowa, with additional offices in Hillsboro, Texas, Lodi, California, and Hillsboro, Ohio, our company spans the nation to meet the needs of livestock exhibitors everywhere.

Since the start, Sullivan Supply has continually pushed boundaries. We started by manufacturing the first Cadillac Grooming chutes and publishing our initial catalog with a circulation of 3,500 copies in 1989. Throughout the years, landmark achievements include the development of groundbreaking products like Tail Adhesive, Prime Time Adhesive, and Kleen Sheen in 1990, and the establishment of Sullivan Supply South in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1992.

Our commitment to innovation led to the creation of the Air Express III hair dryer in 1998 and the opening of our first blower manufacturing facility in 2002. Supporting education within the industry, we launched Stock Show University in 2010 and “The Pulse” social media platform in 2014. Recent expansions include a move to a new facility in Dunlap, Iowa, in 2018, and the acquisition of Thermal Fab in 2021, consolidating metal fabrication operations.

Today, Sullivan Supply continues to grow and innovate, most recently expanding our operations in Hillsboro, Texas, with a new 30,000 square foot facility in 2023. With over thirty years of dedication to the livestock show industry, Sullivan Supply remains family-owned and operated, guided by the same values of hard work, innovation, and community that have defined us from the beginning.