What Pinnacle Climate Technologies does

Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. is a privately held, PE-backed (Taglich Private Equity, 2011) US manufacturer of heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust and indoor air quality equipment, formed in 2015 when Pinnacle Products International acquired Schaefer Ventilation and headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN with a 120,000 sq ft US assembly and engineering facility in Sauk Rapids, MN. The company operates a "house of brands" portfolio — Schaefer, Master, Remington, Heat Hog, ProTemp, STANLEY, Americ, Airetrex 365 and Defender by Schaefer — spanning portable propane and fuel-fired heaters, electric and radiant heaters, circulation and barrel fans, confined-space ventilators, evaporative coolers, misting fans, UVC air purifiers and industrial dehumidifiers. Underlying technology is electromechanical rather than digital, with proprietary IP limited to mechanical/design innovations (e.g., four US patents issued in 2024 for Heat Hog's warming dock, curved heating plaque and tilting mechanism, and the UVC-based Airetrex 365 air purifier designed and launched in 74 days during the COVID-19 pandemic).

Pinnacle sells primarily through B2B wholesale to industrial and construction supply distributors (notably as a Preferred Supplier in the Evergreen Supply Network's Power Equipment/Heaters & Fans category, covering 44 distributors, 350+ locations and $4.5B+ combined revenue, plus Allied Electronics & Automation), supplemented by direct-to-consumer e-commerce on brand-owned storefronts (heathog.com, masterindustrialproducts.com, remingtonheater.com, schaeferventilation.com, protemp.us, pinnacleclimatestanley.com) and an inside-sales Customer Care Center. It serves six primary verticals: agriculture, commercial/industrial, construction, horticulture, rental, and retail/DIY, distributing to customers in over 60 countries. Manufacturing is largely US-assembled with components sourced globally; production is being transitioned from China to Thailand and Vietnam in 2025, while barrel fan production was reshored from China to the US in 2020. Pricing is quote-based with net-30 credit terms for approved B2B accounts and a small-order credit-card fee waiver structure; product warranty is 1 year for most lines (2 years for the Americ AMD-100A-115).

Name

Pinnacle Climate Technologies

Legal name

Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://pinnacleclimate.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pinnacle Climate Technologies is a privately held, PE-backed US manufacturer of heating, cooling, ventilation and indoor air quality equipment, operating seven brands (Schaefer, Master, Remington, Heat Hog, ProTemp, STANLEY, Americ, Defender) sold primarily through construction and industrial distributors in 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heating, Ventilation and Climate Control Equipment

NAICS

Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms (BPAMAGAD), HVAC Parts & Supplies Retail (Thermostats, Filters, Ducting) (CRAIADAI)

Keywords

• Industrial heating equipment
• Ventilation products
• Portable propane heaters
• Indoor air quality solutions
• Climate control manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Eden Prairie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale / B2B hardware sales: Primary revenue stream from sale of heaters, fans, ventilation and indoor air quality equipment to distributors, resellers and end customers. Orders are FOB factory / distribution centers / field warehouses; approved credit customers receive net-30 payment terms; non-credit and credit-card orders under $1,000/month are fee-free.
2. Direct-to-consumer e-commerce: Direct online sales of branded products (e.g., Heat Hog portable propane heaters) via brand-owned storefronts such as heathog.com, complementing wholesale distribution.
3. Distributor program fees / Preferred Supplier participation: Preferred Supplier participation within buying groups such as Evergreen Supply Network (Power Equipment/Heaters & Fans category) and supplier relationships with industrial distributors such as Allied Electronics & Automation, enabling scaled channel revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pinnacle Climate Technologies designs, assembles, and distributes a multi-brand portfolio of heating, cooling, ventilation, and indoor air quality products — including portable propane heaters (Heat Hog), industrial forced-air and radiant heaters (Master, Remington, ProTemp, Stanley), circulation and exhaust fans, confined space ventilators (Americ), industrial dehumidifiers, evaporative coolers, and UVC air purifiers (Airetrex 365, Defender by Schaefer). The company sells primarily B2B through industrial/construction supply distributors and buying groups (Evergreen Supply Network, Allied Electronics), with supplemental direct-to-consumer e-commerce via brand-owned storefronts, serving commercial, industrial, agricultural, horticultural, construction, rental and DIY customers in 60+ countries.

Product overview

Pinnacle Climate Technologies is a multi-brand climate control products portfolio rather than a single unified software product. Formed in 2015 when Pinnacle Products International acquired Schaefer Ventilation, the company now operates seven recognized product brands—Schaefer®, Master®, Remington®, Heat Hog®, ProTemp®, STANLEY®, and Americ®—each serving distinct customer segments while sharing common engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain capabilities. Within these brands, named product lines include the Versa-Kool® and BIGDOG circulation fans and VersaMist® misting fans under Schaefer; the WayCool® evaporative coolers, HotZone Zubri™ patio heaters, and Americ confined space ventilators (including the new AMD-100A-115 industrial dehumidifier); the Master SilentDrive® series construction heaters and the new Master® 190TMHD-TEC-DF dual-fuel enclosed flame heater; the Remington Airetrex 365™ UVC air purifier; the Defender by Schaefer indoor air quality line (acquired from Pura Air Purification); and Heat Hog® portable propane heaters (including a Mossy Oak camouflage variant). The Americ AMD-100A-115 dehumidifier and Master 190TMHD-TEC-DF heater represent the most recent product additions (May–June 2026), while Heat Hog's four new U.S. patents (September 2024) and its GSDC Innovation Award (November 2024) reflect the company's current focus on patented portable heating innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schaefer: Worldwide leader in ventilation equipment for agricultural, commercial, horticultural, industrial, rental, and show-animal applications.
• Master (Master Industrial Products)
• Remington
• Heat Hog
• ProTemp
• STANLEY
• Americ
• Airetrex 365 (Remington Airetrex 365)
• Defender by Schaefer

Products and services

• Heat Hog® Portable Propane Heater Premium line of portable propane heaters running on 1-pound propane cylinders or 20-pound tanks, indoor/outdoor safe, requiring no electricity. Available in 4,000 / 9,000 / 18,000 BTU outputs with patented warming dock, curved heating plaque (33% wider heating area than competitors), and tilting design for directing radiant heat. Also offered in a Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camouflage co-brand. Targets outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, campers, ice fishers, and DIY consumers via heathog.com and select retail.
• Master® 190TMHD-TEC-DF Dual-Fuel Enclosed Flame Heater High-output, dual-fuel (propane/natural gas) direct-fired enclosed-flame construction heater delivering 99% fuel efficiency under 70 dB noise. CSA certified and OSHA compliant, with optional ducting and fan-only mode. Targeted at contractors, rental companies, and facility managers. Backed by 1-year limited warranty.
• Master® Industrial Heaters (SilentDrive® Construction Series and broader portfolio) Portfolio of portable fuel-fired heaters, forced air heaters, radiant heaters, and industrial fans for construction sites, warehouses, and garages across North America. Includes the SilentDrive® Series of construction heaters, high-velocity direct-drive floor fans, belt-drive barrel fans, cradle drum fans, pedestal fans, and heavy-duty utility blowers. Targeted at construction, rental, and industrial end-users.
• Remington® Heaters (Forced Air, Radiant, Electric) Line of forced air, radiant, and electric heaters aimed at retail/DIY and home workshop customers, including affordable supplemental heat and rustic log sets for home use.
• Remington Airetrex 365™ UVC Air Purifier Indoor air-purification product under the Remington brand using the UVC portion of the ultraviolet light spectrum to neutralize airborne pathogens, designed to maximize air exposure to UVC light without HEPA filter impediments.
• Defender by Schaefer (Pura Air / Medical-Grade Air Purifier) Indoor air quality line of medical-grade fixed and standalone air purifiers that remove and sterilize 99.99% of viruses including COVID-19, hepatitis A, influenza, and rotavirus, integrating into interior spaces without HVAC modifications. Rebranded from acquired Pura Air Purification assets under the Schaefer portfolio. Assembled in the USA at Sauk Rapids, MN.
• Americ® AMD-100A-115 Industrial Dehumidifier 100-pint (AHAM) / 219-pint (saturation) per day industrial dehumidifier with rotomolded polyethylene housing, 380 CFM airflow, R32 refrigerant, ETL certified, 2-year warranty. Designed for water restoration, warehousing, industrial processes, and construction environments.
• Americ® Confined Space Ventilators (VAF3000A) Confined space ventilators (e.g., Americ VAF3000A) with heavy-duty motors and tough dual-wall design engineered to ventilate manholes and other confined spaces, removing fumes and providing fresh air to increase worker safety and comfort.
• Schaefer® Versa-Kool® Circulation Fans and BIGDOG Industrial Fans Schaefer's fixed-mount and portable mobile spot cooler circulation fans including OSHA-compliant variants (e.g., 30CFO-Y, 36CFO-Y, TY30-Y, F5-24), BIGDOG (BD72-208460-3), and washdown-duty fans (20CFO-SWDS). Designed for commercial and industrial high-volume air movement, including the heritage Barn Kooler® dairy/livestock fan line.
• Schaefer® WayCool® Evaporative Coolers Evaporative coolers that blow air across a wet filter to lower air temperature, providing a cost-effective alternative to air conditioning in industrial, commercial, construction, and tent-event cooling applications.
• Schaefer® VersaMist® Portable Misting Fans VersaMist portable misting fans (e.g., PVM18C) delivering low- and high-pressure misting for cooling in industrial and commercial applications such as tent and event settings.
• Schaefer® HotZone Zubri™ Portable Propane Patio Heaters Portable propane patio heaters designed for tent and event rental applications to keep guests warm during cool weather events.
• Schaefer® Greenhouse Ventilation Systems Complete line of controls, automated inlets/outlets, circulation fans, and evaporative coolers purpose-built for greenhouse moisture exposure and regular cleanings, including the 8" HAF circulation fan for hobby greenhouses. Targets commercial and hobby greenhouse operators.
• ProTemp® Portable Job Site Heaters Trusted, leading manufacturer of portable job site heating and cooling products designed for professionals who need heavy-duty, hardworking equipment. Targeted at construction, industrial, and rental channels.
• Stanley® (Pinnacle Climate) Industrial Heating and Cooling Line International product line dedicated to performance and quality for industrial heating and cooling applications. The Stanley climate brand is operated by Pinnacle Climate Technologies and distributed globally, separate from the unrelated Stanley tool brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heat Hog curved plaque delivers 33% wider heating area than competing heaters
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Evergreen Supply NetworkflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 January 2025Pinnacle Climate Technologies named Preferred Supplier in Evergreen Supply Network's Power Equipment/Heaters & Fans category. Evergreen is a member-owned cooperative of 44 distributors with 350+ locations in the US and Canada and $4.5B+ combined revenue, giving Pinnacle broad access to construction/industrial supply customers.
• Mossy Oak (Haas Outdoors Inc.)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 July 2023Collaboration between Mossy Oak and Heat Hog to introduce a new line of portable propane heaters decorated in the iconic Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camouflage pattern, offered in 9,000 and 18,000 BTU models; sold via heathog.com and select retail partners targeting outdoor enthusiasts.
• St. Cloud State University (SCSU) — Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 April 2023SCSU in partnership with Pinnacle Climate Technologies earned a $50,000 training grant (2023) and a follow-on $50,000 grant in November 2024 from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development under the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership to develop leadership and product management skills; SCSU PACE has partnered with 19 companies on $4.6M+ in grants serving ~6,000 employees.
• Pura Air Purification, Inc. (acquired)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2022Pinnacle Climate Technologies acquired the assets of Pura Air Purification, Inc., a manufacturer of indoor air quality solutions whose medical-grade air purifiers remove and sterilize 99.99% of viruses; products rebranded as Schaefer Defender and assembled in the USA at the Sauk Rapids facility.
• Allied Electronics & AutomationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 July 2021Pinnacle Climate Technologies (and its brands Remington Airetrex 365, Americ, Schaefer, Master, Stanley) added as a supplier to Allied Electronics & Automation's portfolio of 500+ world-class suppliers at alliedelec.com, expanding industrial distributor access to Pinnacle's climate control solutions.
• Career Solutions (St. Cloud, MN)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 30 June 2021Career Solutions awarded Pinnacle Climate Technologies the Incumbent Worker Training Grant to fund NetSuite and Customer Service training for its workforce (commentary by Angie Dahle, Business Services Manager, Career Solutions).
• Enterprise Minnesota®coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 April 2021Enterprise Minnesota® featured Pinnacle Climate Technologies in its Spring 2021 magazine after PCT worked with Business Growth Consultant Michele Neale on project management, communication, team development, leadership competencies and remote management — work credited with enabling the 74-day launch of the Airetrex 365 air purifier.
• Ram Tool Construction Supply Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 January 2020Pinnacle Climate Technologies exhibited at Ram Tool Construction Supply Co.'s National Sales Meeting (Jan 17-19, 2020) to showcase Master, Schaefer and Americ climate solutions to construction supply decision makers, with social amplification #RamNSM #OneCallGetsItAll.
• Cultivate'19 trade show (AmericanHort)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 July 2019Pinnacle Climate exhibited its full line of Schaefer fans at Cultivate'19 (booth #3208) for the horticulture / indoor-grow / greenhouse market, with social media amplification using hashtags #Cultivate19 #greenhouse #IndoorGrow #horticulture #ventilation #solutions #schaefer.
• RegistriacoreTechnology or Integration · 11 September 2018Pinnacle Climate Technologies brands Remington, Master and ProTemp partnered with Registria to use its post-purchase customer engagement platform (including Photoregister), customer insights and technology solutions to onboard customers and build lifelong ownership experiences.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TPI Corporation: TPI Corporation manufactures electric, hydronic, and infrared heaters plus industrial fans for commercial, industrial, and agricultural applications — directly comparable to Pinnacle's Master and Schaefer product lines. Both supply HVAC distributors and OEM/industrial customers.
• Mr. Heater (Enerco / Energizer Group): Mr. Heater is a leading North American manufacturer of portable propane heaters (Buddy, Big Buddy, portable forced-air) directly comparable to Pinnacle's Heat Hog and Master portable heating lines for outdoor, jobsite, and DIY consumers. Both compete in the same propane heater category and overlapping distribution channels.
• Marley Engineered Products (Broan-NuTone): Marley Engineered Products is a long-standing US manufacturer of electric unit heaters, infrared heaters, ceiling fans, and commercial ventilation, directly comparable to Pinnacle's Master electric heaters and Schaefer industrial fans for commercial/industrial customers.
• Heat-Wagon Inc. Heat-Wagon manufactures portable indirect-fired and radiant construction heaters, ground-thaw equipment, and ducting directly comparable to Pinnacle's Master SilentDrive and 190TMHD-TEC-DF portable construction heater lines. Both serve contractors, rental, and industrial jobsites.
• Big Ass Fans (Delta T LLC): Big Ass Fans is a leading manufacturer of large industrial/commercial ceiling fans and high-volume low-speed air movement solutions, directly comparable to Pinnacle's Schaefer Versa-Kool and BIGDOG circulation fans for commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers.
• L.B. White Company: L.B. White specializes in agricultural and livestock heating (dairy, poultry, swine) and construction jobsite heaters, directly comparable to Pinnacle's Schaefer agricultural ventilation (Barn Kooler, FlipFan, SuperCooler) and Master construction heater portfolio. Both target the same ag and construction dealer network.
• Fostoria Industries (TPI subsidiary): Fostoria Industries produces electric infrared, hazardous-location, and comfort heating products for industrial and commercial applications, directly comparable to Pinnacle's Master and Schaefer radiant/electric heater offerings in the industrial channel.
• Legend Brands (Dri-Eaz): Legend Brands' Dri-Eaz line is a leading manufacturer of restoration and structural drying dehumidifiers and air movers, directly comparable to Pinnacle's Americ AMD-100A-115 industrial dehumidifier and Schaefer air movers for water restoration, construction, and industrial drying.

Broad incumbents

• Modine Manufacturing Company: Modine Manufacturing is a global incumbent in HVAC, commercial/industrial heating, ventilation, and data-center cooling, with overlapping product categories to Pinnacle's Schaefer and Master lines but a far broader portfolio and geographic footprint. Modine competes with PCT in commercial/industrial heating and ventilation but does not focus on Pinnacle's portable/agriculture niche.
• Newell Brands (parent of Lasko, several climate-control brands): Newell Brands owns multiple heating, cooling, and small-appliance brands (Lasko fans/heaters, Holmes, Sunbeam) that overlap with Pinnacle's Remington home/DIY and Schaefer fan offerings. Newell is a much larger diversified consumer products company that competes in adjacent retail and consumer channels rather than Pinnacle's specialty industrial/agriculture core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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