Atkore International
Atkore International manufactures electrical raceway, cable management, and infrastructure products—including conduit, armored cable, strut, and mechanical tubing—through brands such as Unistrut and Allied Tube & Conduit, sold via electrical distributors to commercial, industrial, and infrastructure customers.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1959
- HeadquartersHarvey, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Atkore International does
Atkore International Inc. is a publicly traded (NYSE: ATKR) manufacturer of electrical raceway, cable management, safety, and infrastructure products, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Harvey, Illinois. The company employs approximately 5,400 people across the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Australia, and New Zealand, and reports annual revenue of approximately $2.9 billion (FY2025). Its portfolio spans conduit (steel, PVC, fiberglass, flexible, and corrosion-resistant variants), armored and metal-clad cable, cable tray systems, conduit and cable fittings, mechanical tubing, strut and metal framing, pre-wired modular devices, security products (Razor Ribbon, Calpipe bollards), traffic products (Telespar, SignData), and water/plumbing/gas pipe. Underpinning this offering are proprietary processes such as the Flo-Coat in-line galvanizing system and an extensive multi-jurisdictional patent portfolio covering cable armor, conduit couplings, and cable trays, all marketed under heritage brands including Unistrut, Allied Tube & Conduit, and FRE Composites.
The technology layer combines physical manufacturing with digital specification tools—most notably the Atkore BIM Toolbar Revit plugin, Virtual 3D Solutions Center, and Hanger Configurator—which embed Atkore product families directly into contractor and engineer workflows. Through its Unistrut Construction subsidiary, Atkore also operates as a specialty subcontractor providing design, fabrication, and installation of mechanical support structures for data center, semiconductor, and healthcare projects, giving it a vertically integrated hardware-plus-service offering for complex mission-critical builds.
Atkore sells exclusively through electrical distributors rather than directly to contractors, using a network of regional sales agents and distribution centers to execute its go-to-market motion. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by product, quantity, and customer relationship, but the company operates with a standard 30-day payment term. End-customer demand is diversified across non-residential construction, electric power, data centers and telecom, water infrastructure, transportation, solar/renewable energy, healthcare, and semiconductor manufacturing—though the company has been actively rationalizing this footprint through divestitures of HDPE pipe (sold to Infra Pipes), Tectron Tube, and the Belgium surface protection business (sold to ZINQ). The company's board has expanded a strategic review to include the potential sale or merger of the entire enterprise.
Atkore International firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Atkore International
- Legal name
- Atkore International Inc.
- Website
- https://atkore.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1959
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Atkore International manufactures electrical raceway, cable management, and infrastructure products—including conduit, armored cable, strut, and mechanical tubing—through brands such as Unistrut and Allied Tube & Conduit, sold via electrical distributors to commercial, industrial, and infrastructure customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Atkore International industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electrical Raceway and Cable Management Products
- NAICS
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Hardware Manufacturing (332510)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cable Management & Raceway Systems (conduits, trunking, cable trays, ducts, fittings) (IMAGAEAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut) (IMADAMAK), Electrical Conduit & Raceway Systems (PVC/HDPE) (IMANADAC)
Keywords
Where Atkore International is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Harvey
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Atkore International business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Electrical Products: Primary revenue stream from electrical conduit, fittings, cable management systems, armored cable, and metal framing products sold through distributors to commercial and industrial customers.
- Construction Services: Unistrut Construction specialty subcontracting services providing design, fabrication, and installation of mechanical support structures for construction projects including data centers, healthcare, and semiconductor facilities.
- Infrastructure Products: Water, plumbing, and gas pipe products including PVC and HDPE materials, traffic products, and security perimeter products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B distributor pricing model through sales agents |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Atkore International product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Atkore International manufactures and sells electrical raceway, cable management, mechanical support, and infrastructure products including steel/PVC/fiberglass/flexible conduit, armored and metal-clad cable, cable tray systems, conduit and cable fittings, mechanical tubing, strut and metal framing, water/plumbing/gas pipe, security perimeter products, and traffic products. The company also provides specialty construction services through its Unistrut Construction division, delivering design, fabrication, and installation of mechanical support structures for data centers, healthcare, semiconductor, and commercial construction projects.
Product overview
Atkore International is a global manufacturer of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions offering a broad portfolio of products organized into core electrical product categories (Conduit, Armored & Metal Clad Cable, Cable Tray Systems, Conduit & Cable Fittings, Mechanical Tubing, Pre-Wired & Modular Devices, Strut & Fittings) complemented by adjacent product lines (Security Products, Traffic Products, Water/Plumbing/Gas Pipe). The company's offerings also include Global Construction Services through its Unistrut Construction division, which provides design, fabrication, and installation of mechanical support structures for specialized markets including healthcare, data centers, commercial construction, and high-tech/semiconductor facilities. Key branded products include the Unistrut Metal Framing System, Allied Tube & Conduit, Flo-Coat/Gatorshield galvanized steel tubing, E-Z Pull EMT, MC Glide cable, Rapid Tray cable trays, SignData traffic management systems, and Razor Ribbon/Calpipe security products. Featured products like the Unistrut Hot and Cold Aisle Containment System address specific vertical market needs in data center cooling.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Unistrut: Metal framing strut systems, construction services, and installation solutions for commercial, industrial, data center, healthcare, and high-tech construction
- Allied Tube & Conduit
- FRE Composites
- SignData
- Razor Ribbon
- Calpipe Security Bollards
- Rapid Tray
- E-Z Pull
- MC Glide
- Flo-Coat
- Gatorshield
- Square-Fit
Products and services
- Electrical Conduit
Quantifiable outcome
- Flo-Coat galvanized tubing provides minimum 50ksi yield and 55ksi tensile strength for 15 gauge and heavier products
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Atkore International
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Atkore International technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Atkore International partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Infra PipesminorAtkore sold its HDPE Pipe & Conduit business to Infra Pipes, retaining a 10% equity stake in the combined entity. Atkore contributed its HDPE business, capitalized the combined entity with approximately $28 million, and expects the transaction to be accretive to adjusted EBITDA margins and return on invested capital. The HDPE business primarily served the telecommunications market including five manufacturing sites across the USA.
- ZINQminorAtkore sold its surface protection and powder coating business in Belgium to ZINQ, including the Vergo Galva and Vergo Coating brands along with facilities in Kruisem and Mouscron, Belgium. Atkore retained its Oudenaarde facility focused on electrical infrastructure products under the Atkore Vergokan brand.
- Lock Joint TubeminorAtkore sold its Tectron Tube product line and manufacturing facility to Lock Joint Tube as part of its strategic portfolio rationalization and 80/20 initiative to focus on core electrical infrastructure products.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Atkore International competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- nVent Electric: nVent manufactures electrical enclosures, raceways, and cable management solutions for industrial and commercial construction, directly overlapping Atkore's electrical raceway and strut/framing portfolio across data center and infrastructure end markets.
- Panduit: Panduit competes head-on with Atkore in cable management systems, including cable trays, wire basket systems, and connectivity for data centers, industrial, and commercial installations.
- Southwire Company: Southwire is a leading manufacturer of wire and cable, including armored and metal-clad cable lines that compete directly with Atkore's MC Glide and armored cable portfolio in electrical distribution channels.
- IPEX (electrical): IPEX manufactures PVC conduit, electrical fittings, and raceway systems in North America, directly competing with Atkore's PVC conduit and FRE Composites fiberglass raceway lines in commercial and industrial channels.
- Chatsworth Products: Chatsworth Products specializes in cable management, containment, and support structures for data centers and telecom, directly overlapping Atkore's Rapid Tray cable ladders and Unistrut Construction data center offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Eaton: Eaton is a major electrical power management and distribution incumbent whose electrical Americas business touches conduit, fittings, and cable management adjacent to Atkore, alongside much larger power systems exposure.
- Hubbell Incorporated: Hubbell is a broad electrical products incumbent whose portfolio includes conduit, fittings, and connectors comparable to Atkore's electrical raceway lines, while also spanning utility and lighting markets where Atkore does not focus.
- Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global broad incumbent in electrical distribution and building infrastructure; its Square D and related lines overlap with Atkore's electrical raceway, while serving much broader markets including industrial automation and energy management.
- ABB (Electrification): ABB's Electrification business spans cable management, conduit, and electrical distribution hardware that overlaps with portions of Atkore's portfolio, while addressing a far broader industrial and utility customer base.
- Legrand North America: Legrand is a broad electrical wiring device and cable management incumbent whose data center, commercial, and industrial lines compete with Atkore across cable trays, raceway, and modular wiring devices.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Atkore International social profiles
Digital presenceAtkore International financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Atkore International leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Atkore International subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Atkore International funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors1 record
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Atkore International M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A7 records
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Atkore International
What does Atkore International do?
Atkore International manufactures and sells electrical raceway, cable management, mechanical support, and infrastructure products including steel/PVC/fiberglass/flexible conduit, armored and metal-clad cable, cable tray systems, conduit and cable fittings, mechanical tubing, strut and metal framing, water/plumbing/gas pipe, security perimeter products, and traffic products. The company also provides specialty construction services through its Unistrut Construction division, delivering design, fabrication, and installation of mechanical support structures for data centers, healthcare, semiconductor, and commercial construction projects.
Is Atkore International a public or private company?
Atkore International is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Atkore International founded?
Atkore International was founded in 1959. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Atkore International based?
Atkore International is headquartered in Harvey, United States, in the North America region.
How does Atkore International make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Electrical Products are the primary driver. The others are construction Services and infrastructure Products.
Who are Atkore International's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are nVent Electric, Panduit, Southwire Company, IPEX (electrical) and Chatsworth Products. Broad incumbents are Eaton, Hubbell Incorporated, Schneider Electric, ABB (Electrification) and Legrand North America.
Does Atkore International have an API?
No public API is recorded for Atkore International.
What industry is Atkore International in?
Atkore International's product category is Electrical Raceway and Cable Management Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAEAD, Cable Management & Raceway Systems (conduits, trunking, cable trays, ducts, fittings), with a secondary code of IMADAMAK, Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut). Its NAICS code is 3353 and its SIC code is 3600.