Unilux Advanced Manufacturing

What Unilux Advanced Manufacturing does

Unilux Advanced Manufacturing, LLC is a privately held industrial boiler manufacturer founded in 1979 and headquartered in a single manufacturing facility at 30 Commerce Park Drive, Schenectady, New York. The company designs, fabricates, and services watertube and firetube boilers, condensing hot water boilers, site-assembled/field-erected units, custom tanks, and American-made steel replacement tubes for any industrial boiler brand. Its core technology spans four product lines — the Unilux XP Series (1-week lead time, 30–300 BHP), Unilux watertube boilers (1,200–25,000 mbh/hr), Evolv watertube boilers (30,000–65,000 mbh/hr), and Force Power firetube boilers (2,400–65,000 mbh/hr) — supplemented by a licensed Industrial Condensing Technologies (ICT) line and custom engineered solutions. Notable technical components include a 5-pass bent tube design for efficient heat transfer under fluctuating return temperatures, code compliance under Section I (power boilers) and Section IV (heating boilers), and field-erection capability for projects where equipment exceeds standard transport dimensions.

The business operates a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market model with revenue generated primarily through one-time equipment sales (industrial boilers, tanks, replacement tubes) supplemented by field erection services and contract manufacturing. Distribution is multi-tier: a global distributor network with a public locator tool, regional manufacturer representatives (Hughes Machinery, Stants Combustion, Complete Boiler Systems), engineering specifying partners (Wolf Engineering, M/E Engineering, IDC Associates), and mechanical contractors (PI Group, Foley Co.). Customers span commercial real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, K-12 and higher education, military and government, hospitality, residential high-rise, and religious institutions — with disclosed installations including Bass Pro Shops, Hyatt Denver, UPMC Passavant Hospital, Great Lakes Naval Training Center, University of West Florida, and Proctors Theatre.

Name

Unilux Advanced Manufacturing

Legal name

Unilux Advanced Manufacturing, LLC

Website

https://uniluxam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Unilux Advanced Manufacturing is a privately held Schenectady, NY-based industrial boiler manufacturer founded in 1979 that designs, fabricates, and services watertube, firetube, and condensing boilers for commercial, institutional, military, healthcare, and manufacturing customers across the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Boilers

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Boilers, Furnaces & Process Heating Equipment (IMAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Industrial boilers
• Watertube boilers
• Firetube boilers
• Condensing boilers
• Boiler room equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Schenectady

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Boiler Sales: Sale of watertube and firetube industrial boilers including Unilux, Evolv, Force Power, and ICT series
2. Replacement Tubes: Manufacturing and sale of replacement tubes for all industrial boiler types and brands, American-made with fast turnaround
3. Tanks: Custom tank solutions for industrial applications
4. Custom Engineered Solutions: Bespoke boiler and heating system engineering for specialized applications
5. Contract Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing services for industrial equipment
6. Field Erection Services: On-site boiler installation and serviceability services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Unilux Advanced Manufacturing designs, engineers, and produces industrial watertube and firetube boilers (along with condensing hot water boilers, replacement tubes, tanks, custom-engineered solutions, and field-erection services) for commercial, industrial, institutional, and military heating applications. Output capacities range from 1,200 to 65,000 mbh/hr across Unilux, Evolv, Force Power, and ICT series, with a 1-week lead time program (XP Series) for select hot water models.

Product overview

Unilux Advanced Manufacturing is an industrial boiler manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of watertube and firetube boilers, condensing technology, and complementary equipment for commercial, industrial, institutional, and military applications. The product lineup centers on four core boiler series: the XP Series (fast-delivery watertube hot water boilers with 1-week lead time), the standard Unilux Watertube series (W/LS/HS configurations for hot water and steam from 1,200 to 25,000 mbh/hr), the Evolv series (large-capacity watertube boilers from 30,000 to 65,000 mbh/hr), and the Force Power series (Section I and Section IV firetube boilers). Additional offerings include ICT condensing hot water boilers, site-assembled field-erected units, replacement tubes, tanks, custom-engineered solutions, and contract manufacturing services. The portfolio addresses applications ranging from commercial buildings and hospitals to naval training centers and universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unilux XP Series: Express Production program boilers with fastest deliveries available, 1-week lead time, 30-300 BHP capacity range
• Unilux Boilers
• Evolv Boilers
• Force Power Boilers
• ICT (Industrial Condensing Technology)

Products and services

• Unilux XP Series Boiler Express Production (XP) watertube hot water boilers with 1-week lead time, ranging from 37.5 to 300 BHP, targeted at customers needing fast boiler delivery for commercial and industrial heating applications.
• Unilux Watertube Boilers (W, LS, HS Series) Standard watertube boilers offering hot water, low-pressure steam, and high-pressure steam configurations, with capacity range from 1,200 to 25,000 mbh/hr for commercial and industrial heating applications.
• Evolv Watertube Boiler Series Large-capacity watertube boilers for hot water, high-temperature hot water, low-pressure steam, and high-pressure steam, with capacity from 30,000 to 65,000 mbh/hr.
• Force Power Firetube Boiler Series Section I and Section IV compliant firetube boilers for hot water and steam applications, with capacity ranging from 2,400 to 65,000 mbh/hr, available in 3-pass and 4-pass configurations.
• ICT (Industrial Condensing Technology) Hot Water Boiler Industrial condensing hot water boilers with high fire input up to 38,000 MBH, supporting natural gas and No. 2 oil firing, with efficiency ratings based on 140°F supply and 110°F return water temperatures, for high-efficiency commercial and industrial heating applications.
• Site-Assembled Boilers Large-scale field-erected boilers assembled on-site for projects with size constraints (e.g., units too tall for standard doorways) or specific installation requirements, with field-erection services provided.
• Replacement Tubes American-made steel replacement tubes for all industrial boiler types and brands, manufactured with fast turnaround for boiler maintenance and repair.
• Tanks Custom storage tanks for boiler room applications, providing complementary equipment for heating systems.
• Custom Engineered Solutions Bespoke boiler system engineering for specialized applications, including custom modifications such as modified rear wall flue connections and other site-specific adaptations.
• Contract Manufacturing Custom contract manufacturing services leveraging Unilux's industrial boiler production capabilities and facility for custom or contracted industrial equipment manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% operational efficiency increase at Great Lakes Naval Training Center
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• Hughes MachineryregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Unilux sales representative tasked with cost-saving proposals for commercial heating projects
• PI GroupregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMechanical contractor for boiler installation projects, working with Bass Pro Shops installation
• Foley Co.regionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstalling contractor for United Methodist Church of the Resurrection boiler installation
• Wolf EngineeringregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm controlling UPMC Passavant Hospital boiler replacement project
• Stants CombustionregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnilux sales representative for K-12 and educational projects
• IDC AssociatesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering firm tasked with finding heating solutions for Hyatt Denver Convention Center
• Complete Boiler SystemsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnilux sales representative suggesting Field-Erect Boilers for Berkshire Apartments project
• M/E EngineeringregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLead engineering firm for Proctors Theatre central plant project
• Industrial Condensing Technologies (ICT)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed technology partner for ICT condensing hot water boiler product line

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cleaver-Brooks: One of the largest US manufacturers of industrial firetube and watertube boilers, packaged boiler systems, and boiler room equipment. Directly competes with Unilux across commercial and industrial hot water and steam boiler applications, including Section I and IV certified equipment.
• Fulton Companies: Manufacturer of vertical and horizontal firetube boilers, hot water boilers, and steam generators for commercial and industrial applications. Closely comparable product breadth and target customer base to Unilux's firetube (Force Power) and watertube lines.
• Miura America: Maker of modular, on-demand watertube boilers widely used in commercial and industrial facilities. Competes directly with Unilux's watertube and XP Series offering on speed of delivery and compact footprint for space-constrained boiler rooms.
• Bryan Steam (Bryan Boilers): Manufacturer of flexible water tube boilers, firetube boilers, and boiler feed systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional heating. Similar product mix, Section I/IV offerings, and customer segments as Unilux.
• Hurst Boiler & Welding Co: Manufacturer of biomass, gas, and oil-fired firetube and watertube boilers as well as custom boiler systems. Comparable in scale and product scope to Unilux, with custom engineering capabilities and broad commercial/industrial coverage.
• Victory Energy Operations: Manufacturer of industrial watertube and firetube boilers, heat recovery boilers, and custom-engineered boiler systems for industrial and institutional customers. Directly competes with Unilux in custom and high-capacity boiler applications.

Broad incumbents

• Weil-McLain: Established manufacturer of cast iron and stainless steel boilers for commercial and institutional heating. Overlaps with Unilux on commercial hydronic and steam applications but operates as a broader incumbent with deeper distribution and brand recognition.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: Global manufacturer of heating and hot water products including commercial boilers. A larger incumbent with R&D and capital resources far exceeding Unilux, competing across overlapping commercial and industrial segments.
• Burnham Holdings: Holding company for multiple boiler brands (Burnham, Weil-McLain, U.S. Boiler Company) serving commercial and residential markets. A broader incumbent with similar product positioning but greater scale and brand breadth.

Emerging players

• Nationwide Boiler: Supplier of mobile and rental boiler solutions and new industrial boilers for commercial and industrial customers. Partial overlap with Unilux on industrial boiler supply while differentiating through a rental/mobile focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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