L.B. White Company, Inc.

What L.B. White Company, Inc. does

L.B. White Company, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of climate control solutions for agricultural, industrial, greenhouse, and event/tent applications, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Modine (NYSE: MOD) since 2022. Founded in the 1940s and headquartered in Onalaska, Wisconsin with a second manufacturing facility in Franklin, Georgia, the company designs and produces a broad portfolio spanning forced air heaters, radiant tube heaters, brooders, portable and industrial heaters, evaporative cooling systems, ventilation products (tunnel doors, inlets, fans, bi-fold and walk-in doors), and electric heaters, supported by multiple fuel configurations including propane, natural gas, kerosene, and electricity. Notable technical offerings include the Smart Sense Variable Rate Heating System for automated demand-based climate control and the L.B. White LINK connected solution for portable/industrial applications.

The company serves six primary vertical markets: Swine/Pork Production, Poultry Production, Construction/Industrial, Special Events/Tent Rental, Greenhouse/Horticulture, and Emergency Preparedness, with products purpose-built for each application rather than generalized HVAC equipment. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment, complemented by service parts and warranty programs. The business model relies on a dealer/distributor network as the primary go-to-market, supported by 12+ US distribution centers, four Canadian service centers, and direct corporate sales contacts managing enterprise accounts and international markets across Canada, China, Europe/Russia, Mexico, and South America. L.B. White operates with 101-250 employees and maintains no publicly disclosed financials as a private subsidiary.

Name

L.B. White Company, Inc.

Legal name

L.B. White Company, LLC

Website

https://lbwhite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

L.B. White Company manufactures heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment for swine, poultry, greenhouse, industrial, and event/tent applications. A subsidiary of Modine (NYSE: MOD), it sells through a North American dealer network with international direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heating Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF)

Keywords

• Industrial heating equipment
• Agricultural climate control
• Livestock ventilation systems
• Greenhouse heating solutions
• Portable forced air heaters

Headquarters

HQ city

Onalaska

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heating Equipment Sales: L.B. White manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of heating equipment including forced air heaters, radiant tube heaters, brooders, portable heaters, and electric heaters. Products are sold through a dealer/distributor network as well as direct corporate sales for large accounts. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales with varying BTU capacities and fuel type configurations.
2. Ventilation and Climate Control Products: Sale of complementary climate control products including evaporative cooling systems, tunnel doors, inlets/vents, fans, and fan/window covers. These products support the core heating business and are sold through the same distribution channels.
3. Service Parts and Warranty: Wide range of service parts available for all product lines. Industry-leading warranty programs offered on heaters, with different warranty terms for Electronic Guardian, Tube Heaters, Portable Industrial, and Other Heater categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

L.B. White Company manufactures and sells climate control equipment, including forced air heaters, radiant tube heaters, brooders, evaporative cooling systems, and ventilation products, for swine, poultry, greenhouse, construction/industrial, special event, and emergency preparedness applications. Products support multiple fuel types (propane, natural gas, kerosene, and electricity) and are sold through an authorized dealer/distributor network and direct enterprise sales channels.

Product overview

L.B. White Company, Inc. is a manufacturer of climate control solutions with over 75 years of experience, now a subsidiary of Modine. The company offers a diverse portfolio of heating, cooling, and ventilation products organized into six market segments: Swine (smart sense heating systems, radiant brooders, tube heaters, forced air heaters, portable heaters, kerosene heaters, fans, tunnel doors, evaporative cooling), Poultry (radiant tube heaters, radiant brooders, forced air heaters, evaporative cooling, fans, inlets, tunnel doors, bi-fold doors, walk-in doors), Portable/Industrial (forced air heaters, indirect-fired heaters, make-up air units, radiant heaters, convection heaters, electric heaters), Event (portable heaters, electric forced air heaters for tent and event spaces), Emergency Preparedness (portable heaters, kerosene heaters, electric heaters), and Greenhouse (Therma Grow 2.0, Bloom, forced air heaters, evaporative cooling, fans). The products are powered by propane, natural gas, kerosene, or electricity and include accessories like handheld torches, tunnel doors, inlets, and fan covers. The company also offers the L.B. White LINK connected solution for industrial applications.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smart Sense Heating System Automatic variable rate heating system for swine facilities that adjusts output based on demand, providing fuel-efficient climate control.
• Guardian 2.0 Forced Air Heaters Forced air heaters in multiple ignition types (pilot, spark, hot surface) and BTU ratings (60,000-325,000) for swine, poultry, and greenhouse applications.
• Classic Forced Air Heaters Propane or natural gas forced air heaters designed for swine facility heating applications.
• Radiant Tube Heaters Radiant tube heaters (Sentry, Mini-T, Sentinel v.2, Oval-U 100, Oval) for swine and poultry barn heating in multiple BTU ratings.
• Radiant Brooders High and low pressure radiant heat brooders (I-Series, H-17, H-40, L-40) for swine and poultry facilities providing localized heat, fueled by propane or natural gas.
• Tradesman Portable Forced Air Heater Portable forced air heater fueled by propane or natural gas for industrial, agricultural, and greenhouse applications.
• Tradesman Portable Kerosene Heater Portable kerosene-powered forced air heater for portable, swine, and emergency applications.
• Volt Electric Forced Air Heaters Electric forced air heaters in capacities from 1.5 to 150 kW for event, portable, and emergency applications.
• Premier Portable Heater Portable forced air heater in propane, natural gas, and dual fuel configurations for industrial, event, and emergency applications.
• Commander Make-Up Air Unit Make-up air units that manage air conditions in worksites, improving air quality, temperature control, and moisture reduction.
• Foreman Indirect-Fired Portable Heater Indirect-fired portable heater using dual fuel/oil for event tent, industrial, and emergency applications.
• Journeyman Indirect-Fired Portable Heater Indirect-fired portable heater for industrial heating applications.
• Boss Direct-Fired Portable Heater Direct-fired portable heater for industrial construction site heating.
• Convection Heaters Industrial convection heaters including Workman and Norseman models for facility heating.
• Sun Blast Radiant Heaters Portable radiant heaters including SR 125 and HD 100 models for construction and industrial applications.
• Therma Grow 2.0 Greenhouse Heaters Direct-fired greenhouse heaters with HD120/HD220 models and vent mode capability, designed for horticultural climate control with efficiency validated by Ohio State University testing.
• Bloom Direct-Fired Heaters Direct-fired greenhouse heaters with vent mode capability for horticultural applications.
• Reeves Evaporative Cooling Systems Wet wall and evaporative cooling systems for swine, poultry, and greenhouse climate management.
• Handheld Gas Torches Handheld gas torches for swine, poultry, and industrial facility maintenance.
• Facility Doors Corrosion-resistant tunnel doors (R value 11+ and 8+), bi-fold doors, and walk-in doors for swine and poultry facility climate control and access.
• Ventilation Fans Pig fans, poultry fans, and greenhouse fans for climate control in livestock and horticultural facilities.
• Inlets Ventilation inlets for swine and poultry facility air circulation control.
• Fan and Window Covers Covers for fans and windows in swine and poultry facilities for climate management.
• L.B. White LINK Connected climate control solution for portable/industrial heating applications.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Munters: Global leader in climate control solutions for agriculture, livestock, and greenhouses. Munters directly competes with L.B. White in swine, poultry, and greenhouse heating/ventilation, and is a more internationally diversified peer at much larger scale.
• Big Dutchman: Major supplier of housing and climate control equipment for poultry and swine production worldwide. Overlaps with L.B. White across barn heating, ventilation, and integrated livestock climate systems.
• Chore-Time (CTB Inc.): Poultry and livestock equipment manufacturer offering heating, ventilation, and feeding systems. Directly comparable to L.B. White's poultry product line and tunnel/brooder offerings.
• Val-Co: Manufacturer of poultry and livestock equipment including heaters, brooders, and ventilation products. Competes head-to-head with L.B. White in North American poultry and swine markets.
• Cumberland (AGCO): AGCO's poultry and swine equipment brand offering heating, ventilation, and housing solutions. Comparable in product breadth and agricultural vertical focus to L.B. White.
• TPI Corporation: Manufacturer of industrial and commercial heating equipment, including portable and electric heaters. Directly comparable to L.B. White's portable/industrial and event/tent product lines.
• Heat Wagon: Specialist in indirect-fired and portable industrial heaters for construction and event applications. Overlaps directly with L.B. White's Foreman, Journeyman, and Boss portable heater lines.
• Mr. Heater (Enerco Group): Manufacturer of portable propane and radiant heating products for construction, industrial, and emergency preparedness use cases. Comparable to L.B. White's Tradesman, Premier, and Sun Blast portable product families.
• Vostermans Ventilation (Multifan): Specialist in industrial and agricultural ventilation fans, including livestock and greenhouse applications. Overlaps with L.B. White's pig, poultry, and greenhouse fan product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Modine Manufacturing: L.B. White's publicly traded parent company and broader HVAC/thermal management incumbent. Modine's commercial and industrial HVAC portfolio overlaps with portable/industrial heaters and ventilation while extending into EV thermal and data center cooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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