What Ware does

WARE (legal entity Ivan Ware & Son, LLC) is a third-generation, family-owned industrial boiler company founded in 1952 and headquartered in New Albany, Indiana. The company delivers a vertically integrated boiler lifecycle offering spanning equipment rentals (mobile, trailer-mounted, skid-mounted, containerized, and superheated units, with trailer-mounted water tube boilers up to 1,000+ HP), new and remanufactured equipment sales (firetube 10-1,500 HP and watertube 15,000-250,000 PPH), installation, maintenance, and emergency repair services, and a 40,000+ SKU parts e-commerce business via BoilerWAREhouse.com. Specialized divisions include The Valve Shop (valve repair with VR and R stamp certifications in Louisville and Chattanooga) and Boiler University (a 12,000 sq ft hands-on training academy in Louisville accredited through Western Kentucky University). A proprietary WARE Mod-V modulating feedwater valve and an AUTOFLAME Certified Tech Center designation extend technical differentiation.

WARE's revenue model combines usage-based rental revenue, transactional equipment sales, professional services (maintenance, repair, valve work), transaction-fee parts sales, and training fees, all priced via custom quotes rather than published rates. Go-to-market is dual-motion: enterprise field sales with a 24/7 emergency hotline (1-888-904-WARE) and one-hour quote response serving Fortune 500 industrial customers (International Paper, Georgia Pacific, Chevron, DuPont, BAE Systems, Hershey, General Mills), complemented by self-serve e-commerce and online training for parts and education buyers. Channel partnerships with Columbia, Power Flame, and Victory Energy extend product breadth without OEM capital outlay, while memberships in ABMA, CIBO, NFPA, ASME, and the National Board reinforce regulatory and standards positioning.

The company operates from regional offices in Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas with a Corporate Rental Maintenance Facility in Louisville for fleet refurbishment, employs 200+ people, and serves industrial and commercial customers nationwide across paper, energy, food processing, defense, chemicals, textiles, beverage, and manufacturing sectors. No external institutional capital, M&A, or public-market activity is disclosed; ownership and control remain with the founding Ware family.

Name

Ware

Legal name

Ivan Ware & Son, LLC

Website

https://wareinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

WARE is a third-generation, family-owned industrial boiler company founded in 1952 that rents, sells, services, and trains on industrial steam and hot water boilers for Fortune 500 industrial and commercial customers across the United States, operating through field sales, a 40,000+ SKU parts e-commerce platform, and dedicated training and valve repair divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Boiler Services

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Boilers, Furnaces & Process Heating Equipment (IMAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC), Boiler Installation & Replacement (HSAOACAC), Boiler Repair, Maintenance & Tune-Ups (HSAOACAD), Commercial Water Heater & Boiler Service (HSAOACAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial boiler rentals
• Boiler maintenance services
• Boiler parts supply
• Boiler training programs
• Valve repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Boiler Rentals: Rental revenue from mobile steam and hot water boiler rentals including emergency rentals, trailer-mounted units, skid-mounted units, containerized systems, and superheated boilers. Available 24/7 nationwide.
2. Boiler Equipment Sales: Sales of new, used, and remanufactured steam and hot water boilers including firetube (10-1500 HP) and watertube (15,000-250,000 PPH) configurations.
3. Boiler Parts & Supplies: Online parts sales through BoilerWAREhouse.com offering 40,000+ boiler parts and supplies.
4. Boiler Service & Maintenance: Installation, start-up, inspections, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair services for boiler systems.
5. Boiler Training: Training services through Boiler University including in-person training at Louisville facility, custom on-site training, and online courses. Facility is 12,000 sq ft in Louisville, KY and accredited through Western Kentucky University.
6. Valve Repair Services: Valve repair, testing, diagnosis, and assembly services through The Valve Shop division in Louisville and Chattanooga, including the proprietary WARE Mod-V valve.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WARE rents, sells, and services industrial and commercial boilers, supplying mobile, trailer-mounted, skid-mounted, containerized, and superheated steam and hot water units for emergencies and planned outages. The company also distributes 40,000+ boiler parts through BoilerWAREhouse.com, provides boiler maintenance, combustion systems, auxiliary equipment, valve repair (The Valve Shop), engineering support, and accredited boiler training through Boiler University.

Product overview

WARE is an industrial and commercial boiler rental, sales, and service company offering comprehensive boiler solutions. The company operates as a service-focused business rather than a software platform. Its core product portfolio includes emergency and planned boiler rentals (mobile, trailer-mounted, skid-mounted, containerized, and superheated units), new and used boiler sales (firetube 10-1500 HP and watertube 15,000-250,000 PPH), and supporting services including boiler maintenance and repair, parts supply (BoilerWAREhouse.com with 40,000+ parts), combustion systems, auxiliary equipment, valve repair (The Valve Shop), specified engineering support, and Boiler University training. These offerings are interconnected: rentals provide temporary capacity while sales serve permanent installations, with services and parts supporting both throughout the equipment lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boiler U: Industry-leading boiler and steam education and training programs, including in-person, online, and custom courses at WARE's 12,000 square foot facility in Louisville, KY. Accredited through Western Kentucky University.
• The Valve Shop
• Boiler WAREhouse

Products and services

• Emergency Boiler Rentals 24/7 emergency steam and hot water boiler rental service for industrial and commercial customers facing unexpected boiler downtime, supported by a nationwide network.
• Steam and Hot Water Boiler Rentals Rental fleet of mobile, trailer-mounted (water tube up to 1000+ HP), skid-mounted, containerized, and superheated boilers for planned outages, temporary capacity, or emergencies.
• New and Used Boiler Equipment Sales Sale of new and remanufactured firetube steam boilers (10-1500 HP), watertube steam boilers (15,000-250,000 PPH), and quick-ship hot water boilers (1.8-12 MMBtu) for permanent installations.
• Boiler Service and Maintenance Industrial and commercial boiler installation, start-up, inspections, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair services.
• BoilerWAREhouse.com Parts Store E-commerce storefront offering over 40,000 boiler parts and supplies for online purchase by technicians, maintenance staff, and businesses.
• Combustion Systems Combustion equipment and service including burners, fuel trains, control systems, and combustion tuning for efficiency and emissions compliance, delivered via AUTOFLAME-certified technicians.
• Auxiliary Equipment Industrial boiler room auxiliary equipment including deaerators, feedwater systems, heat exchangers, pump skids, and fuel systems.
• The Valve Shop (Valve Repair Services) Valve repair, testing, diagnosis, and assembly services for steam, gas, safety, and pressure relief valves, operated in Louisville and Chattanooga with VR and R stamp certifications.
• WARE Mod-V Modulating Feedwater Valve Proprietary hand-assembled modulating feedwater valve with a 60-degree V-port ball design, high-grade polymer seat, bulletproof non-slip linkage, and class 6 bubble-tight shutoff, sold to industrial customers.
• Specified Engineer Support Boiler system design, engineering submittals, and specification support for industrial boiler projects.
• WARE Boiler University Training Accredited hands-on boiler training and certification courses delivered in-person at WARE's 12,000 sq ft Louisville, KY facility, online, or as custom on-site programs, accredited through Western Kentucky University.
• Rental Contingency Planning Custom boiler rental contingency planning service for emergency outages and prevention of critical system downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quote response within 1 hour during business hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ColumbiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoiler manufacturer represented by WARE for sales and distribution
• Power FlamecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBurner manufacturer represented by WARE for sales and distribution
• Victory EnergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoiler manufacturer represented by WARE for sales and distribution
• AUTOFLAMEcoreTechnology or IntegrationAUTOFLAME Certified Tech Center; WARE holds certification for combustion control systems integration and service
• CraneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValve manufacturer whose products are serviced by WARE's Valve Shop
• Topog-eminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoiler treatment products represented by WARE
• LimpsfieldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoiler components represented by WARE
• American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA)coreOthersMember of ABMA, the trade association representing commercial and industrial boiler manufacturers
• Council of Industrial Boiler Owners (CIBO)coreOthersMember of CIBO, an organization for industrial boiler owners and operators
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)minorOthersMember of NFPA, the fire safety standards organization
• National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel InspectorscoreOthersValve Shop division holds VR and R stamps; member of the National Board which sets standards for boiler and pressure vessel inspectors
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)coreOthersValve Shop division is a member of ASME, which sets boiler and pressure vessel standards
• Western Kentucky UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoiler University training is accredited through Western Kentucky University

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Power Mechanical: Industrial boiler sales, service, and parts distributor serving the US. Comparable in offering new/used equipment, parts, and field service to WARE's BoilerWAREhouse and service arms.
• Cleaver-Brooks: One of the largest US manufacturers of boilers and boiler room systems, offering sales, service, and rentals across firetube, watertube, and condensing categories. Direct competitor across WARE's core equipment, service, and parts businesses.
• Hurst Boiler & Welding Company: Manufacturer of firetube and watertube boilers, biomass systems, and boiler room equipment. Direct competitor in boiler manufacturing and parts for industrial customers.
• Miura America Co., Ltd. Manufacturer of modular on-demand water tube boilers for industrial steam users. Direct competitor in industrial boiler space, particularly for efficiency-focused modern installations.
• Nationwide Boiler Inc. Specializes in mobile and trailer-mounted boiler rentals plus sales of new and used boilers across the US. Closest direct peer to WARE on the rental side, with overlapping mobile/trailer-mounted fleet offerings.
• Bryan Steam LLC: Manufacturer of firetube boilers and water heaters for commercial and industrial markets. Direct peer in boiler manufacturing with overlap in industrial/commercial customer base.
• Burnham Holdings: Holding company for several hydronic and steam boiler brands serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Direct peer with broader portfolio but overlapping boiler categories.
• Victory Energy Operations: Manufacturer of watertube and firetube boilers, including HRSGs and heat recovery units. Currently a WARE channel partner but also a direct competitor in industrial boiler sales and service.
• Johnston Boiler Company: Manufacturer of firetube boilers for commercial and industrial applications. Comparable in firetube boiler manufacturing with overlapping industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Watts Water Technologies: Publicly traded provider of plumbing, heating, and water quality products with a broad HVAC/mechanical portfolio. Larger incumbent with overlapping boiler-related and valve products serving similar contractors and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wareinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/WareInc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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