Smart Sand (NASDAQ:SND), Inc. is a Houston, Texas–based provider of premium frac sand and related proppant solutions for the oil and gas industry. The company operates a vertically integrated supply chain that begins with high-purity silica sand mining and processing and extends through rail transportation, storage, blending and customer delivery. Its product offerings include a range of mesh sizes tailored to hydraulic fracturing applications across North American shale basins.
Founded in 2012, Smart Sand embarked on its first operation in Wisconsin, tapping into the region’s silica-rich sand formations. Over subsequent years, the company expanded its footprint to West Texas with the addition of a state-of-the-art processing facility near Big Lake, positioning itself to serve major plays such as the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford. Smart Sand completed its initial public offering in late 2018, supporting further investments in infrastructure and logistics capabilities.
Smart Sand’s business activities encompass the extraction, washing, drying and sizing of frac sand in its mining and processing plants, as well as the operation of strategically located distribution terminals across Texas and Louisiana. By managing the entire supply chain—from pit to pump—the company offers customers reliable inventory, consistent product quality and specialized support services, including technical recommendations for proppant selection and wellsite delivery coordination.
Under the leadership of President and CEO William J. Taylor, Smart Sand emphasizes safety, operational efficiency and environmental stewardship in its growth strategy. The company continues to pursue opportunities to expand capacity and enhance service offerings, with the goal of meeting the evolving needs of the North American oil and gas sector while maintaining high standards of workplace safety and sustainability.
