Smart Sand (NASDAQ:SND), Inc. (NASDAQ:SND) is a U.S.-based industrial mineral company specializing in the mining, processing and distribution of high-purity silica sand. The company’s primary business centers on the production of frac sand for the oil and gas industry, as well as specialty sand products for foundry, glass and construction applications. Through an integrated network of mines, processing plants and trans-load facilities, Smart Sand delivers precision-engineered sand solutions designed to meet stringent performance and purity requirements.
Smart Sand’s operations include flagship mining and processing facilities in Wisconsin, which supply Northern White silica sand, and production sites in Texas, strategically located to serve major U.S. shale basins such as the Permian and Eagle Ford. The company maintains a vertically integrated logistics platform featuring rail loading terminals and trucking fleets, enabling efficient sand delivery across key drilling and manufacturing regions.
In addition to its core frac sand segment, Smart Sand offers tailored packaging and blending services for foundry molds, metallurgy applications and specialty glass manufacturers. Its quality control protocols and laboratory services support product consistency, enabling customers to optimize operational performance while adhering to environmental and safety standards.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Smart Sand has grown under the leadership of CEO William J. Courtney and an experienced management team with deep expertise in mining operations and supply chain logistics. Since its initial public offering in 2017, the company has focused on expanding capacity, improving operational efficiencies and strengthening its customer partnerships across North America.
