Harrington Industrial Plastics

What Harrington Industrial Plastics does

Harrington Industrial Plastics is a value-added industrial distributor specializing in mission-critical flow control products for high-purity, corrosion-resistant, harsh/hazardous, and sanitary applications. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Chino, California, the company operates an 85+ location branch and distribution network across the United States with 501-1,000 employees. Its core product portfolio spans pipe and fittings, valves, filtration, tubing and hose, instrumentation, tanks, FRP structural products, pumps, and high-purity systems sourced from 200+ qualified manufacturers, supplemented by proprietary offerings including DufLine plastic-lined steel and Aetna custom fabrication.

The company's business model combines traditional distribution with value-add services: it generates hardware sales revenue across the full flow control catalog, professional services revenue from custom plastic fabrication (Aetna) and on-site pump repair (PumpMan), and managed services revenue from industrial tool rental. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with go-to-market executed through enterprise field sales targeting large contractors, EPCs, OEMs, and end users via the National Accounts program, alongside inside sales, a direct-to-consumer online store (store.hipco.com), and 24/7/365 live technical support. Customer segments are diversified across 11+ verticals including water treatment, semiconductor, data centers, life sciences, food and beverage, chemical processing, petrochemical, and metal mining/lithium/EV battery production.

Harrington is currently a portfolio company of Bain Capital Private Equity, having been acquired from Nautic Partners around late 2023. The company has executed an active roll-up strategy with five acquisitions since 2020 — Aetna Plastics (2020), Crist Group (2022), PumpMan (2023), Cortrol Process Systems (2024), and Fluid Gauge Company (2024) — expanding capabilities in fluoropolymer fabrication, pump services, and geographic coverage in the Midwest and Gulf Coast. Operations are supported by certifications including NSF, DVS, ASTM F 1545, and TÜV NORD ISO standards, with manufacturing facilities in Houston TX, Gonzales LA, Mantua OH, and fabrication operations supporting multiple specialty brands under the Harrington corporate umbrella.

Name

Harrington Industrial Plastics

Legal name

Harrington Industrial Plastics LLC

Website

https://www.hipco.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Harrington Industrial Plastics is a US value-added industrial distributor of mission-critical flow control products — pipe, valves, filtration, pumps, FRP, and high-purity systems — serving water treatment, semiconductor, data center, life sciences, food and beverage, and chemical processing customers through 85+ branches, currently owned by Bain Capital Private Equity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastics Distribution and Flow Control Solutions

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Chemical Rigid Plastic Packaging (Drums, Pails, Jerrycans) (IMALAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing (IMANAEAA), Blow-Molded Drums, Barrels & IBC Components (IMANAGAE)

Keywords

• Industrial plastics distribution
• Flow control products
• Corrosion-resistant piping
• High-purity systems
• Process fluid handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Chino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Distribution of industrial plastics and flow control products including pipe, fittings, valves, pumps, instrumentation, tanks, and filtration equipment to industrial customers
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Custom plastic fabrication, machining, and assembly services for OEMs and industrial customers, including duct/ventilation systems, tanks, and process equipment
3. Pump Service & Maintenance: On-site pump repair, maintenance, and lifecycle support services through PumpMan subsidiary
4. Tool Rental: Industrial tool rental department providing cutting-edge equipment including welders, pipe pullers, and specialized machinery

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Harrington Industrial Plastics is a value-added distributor of industrial plastic piping, valves, fittings, pumps, filtration, instrumentation, and tanks for high-purity, corrosion-resistant, harsh/hazardous, and sanitary flow control applications. The company supplies over 100 product categories from 200+ qualified manufacturers and supplements distribution with custom plastic fabrication, pump repair and maintenance, valve actuation, industrial tool rental, and supply chain solutions for OEMs, contractors, EPCs, and end users across water treatment, semiconductor, data centers, life sciences, chemical, and food & beverage industries.

Product overview

Harrington Industrial Plastics is a supply-chain company specializing in value-added distribution of mission-critical flow control products for high-purity, corrosion-resistant, harsh/hazardous, and sanitary applications. The core product portfolio includes Pipe & Fittings, Valves & Accessories, Filtration & Separation, Tubing & Hose, Instrumentation, Tanks & Accessories, Sheet/Structural/Grating, Pumps & Accessories, and High-Purity Products. Beyond distribution, Harrington offers integrated services including Custom Fabrication & Machining (via Aetna Plastics), Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) solutions, Plastic-Lined Steel fabrication (DufLine), Pump Repair & Maintenance (PumpMan), Valve Actuation & Automation, and Industrial Tool Rental. The company operates through an integrated platform of specialized subsidiaries including Cortrol Process Systems, J2 Resources, Fluid Gauge Company, Commercial Pipe & Supply, Lakes Pipe & Supply, Crist Group, and PumpMan, delivering national scale with local execution across industries including water treatment, semiconductor, data centers, life sciences, food & beverage, and chemical processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pipes & Fittings
• Valves & Accessories
• Filtration & Separation Products
• Tubing & Hose
• Piping Tools & Accessories
• Instrumentation
• Tanks & Accessories
• Sheet, Structural & Grating
• Pumps & Accessories
• High-Purity Products
• Double Containment Piping Systems
• Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Solutions
• DufLine Plastic-Lined Steel Piping Systems
• Aetna Plastics Custom Fabrication & Machining
• PumpMan Pump Repair & Maintenance Services
• Cortrol Process Systems
• Crist Group Specialty Fabrication
• J2 Resources
• Fluid Gauge Company
• Commercial Pipe & Supply
• Lakes Pipe & Supply

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7/365 support availability
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• E&S TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Acquired in 2014, E&S Technologies evolved into Harrington's industry-leading high-purity specialty group. The acquisition reinforced Harrington's commitment to expanding offerings across all high-purity industries and strengthened capabilities in microelectronics and life sciences markets.
• DuFlon (Chemours)coreTechnology or IntegrationHarrington partnered with DuFlon, the world's leading manufacturer of Teflon (PTFE), Polypropylene (PP), and Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF), to fabricate the DufLine plastic-lined steel product line. DuFlon supplies the fluoropolymer lining materials that are key to the product's performance.
• DuFlon / Chemours (Teflon/PTFE)coreTechnology or IntegrationHarrington collaborates with DuFlon, a global leader in Teflon (PTFE), Polypropylene (PP), and Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF), to craft the DufLine finished lined steel product. TEFLON is a registered trademark of Chemours.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Mueller Industries: Manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic tubular products including pipe fittings and valves — adjacent supplier of comparable industrial piping products with partial channel overlap.

Direct peers

• NIBCO: Manufacturer of valves, fittings, and flow-control products serving plumbing, industrial, and commercial markets — overlapping product portfolio in valves and fittings with comparable industrial customer base.
• Asahi/America: Manufacturer and distributor of thermoplastic valves, pipe, and fittings serving chemical, semiconductor, water treatment, and mining — closely aligned with Harrington's core industrial plastic flow-control distribution model and end markets.
• Ryan Herco Flow Solutions: Value-added distributor of fluid handling products including thermoplastic pipe, valves, pumps, and instrumentation — a near-direct competitor in industrial plastic flow control distribution with overlapping verticals.
• Spears Manufacturing: Manufacturer of PVC, CPVC, PP, and PVDF pipe, fittings, valves, and specialty plastic products for industrial and commercial markets — comparable product range and corrosion-resistant specialty focus.

Broad incumbents

• IPEX (Aliaxis): North American plastic pipe and fittings manufacturer with broad industrial, plumbing, and municipal exposure — larger incumbent offering overlapping plastic piping products to comparable industrial customer segments.
• Watts Water Technologies: Manufacturer of water products including valves, fittings, and flow control serving plumbing, waterworks, and industrial markets — broad incumbent with partial overlap in industrial flow control distribution channels.
• GF Piping Systems (Georg Fischer): Global manufacturer of plastic and metal piping systems serving industrial, chemical, water, and microelectronics customers — broader incumbent with overlapping high-purity and corrosion-resistant product lines.
• Crane ChemPharma & Energy (Crane Company): Manufacturer of flow control products including industrial valves and process equipment serving chemical, pharmaceutical, and energy customers — broader incumbent with overlapping corrosion-resistant flow control capabilities.

Regional players

• Plastics Pipe and Supply / Industrial Plastic Distributors: Smaller regional industrial plastics distributors serving local contractor and industrial markets — comparable business model at smaller scale with narrower geographic reach than Harrington's 85+ branch network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A5 records

Investments

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