Wayland Industries

What Wayland Industries does

Wayland Industries is a family-owned US-based manufacturer and distributor of stainless steel sanitary fittings, valves, and tubing for industrial process piping applications. The company traces its heritage to 1917 when Peter Markus founded Jackson-Markus Supply, and it currently operates from a 22,000 square foot headquarters in Cudahy, Wisconsin, supported by warehouse distribution centers in Santa Fe Springs, California, and Atlanta, Georgia. Its catalog spans roughly 250 SKUs across nine fitting families (Bevel Seat, Clamp, DIN/SMS, I-Line, John Perry, Q-Line, Polished and Unpolished Butt Weld, Pipe Size), multiple valve types (ball, butterfly — manual and actuated, spring check, Y-ball check, air blow check, sample), polished and unpolished sanitary tubing, and accessories including flanges, spray balls, hangers, gaskets, sight glasses, and pressure gauges. All products are made from T304 and T316 stainless steel and carry 3A Sanitary Standard certification, with full material traceability via heat numbers and an online Material Test Report portal.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and indirect: Wayland sells exclusively to industrial distributors across North America (US and Canada), who in turn supply end-users in food and beverage, dairy, brewery, bakery, nutraceutical, cosmetic, meat and poultry, and winery processing. It also operates a direct customer portal (waylandorders.com) and RFQ Cart system for SMB and individual buyers. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales at quote-based pricing with Net 30 payment terms; same-day shipping is available on over 95% of SKUs from all three warehouses, with quotes returned within one business hour and service hours of 8AM to 8PM EST. Manufacturing is outsourced to ISO 9001-certified partners, while in-house capabilities include butterfly valve actuation and valve repair kit assembly. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, or executive leadership changes beyond founder Kevin Kurstin are disclosed, and the company remains privately held.

Name

Wayland Industries

Legal name

Wayland Industries

Website

https://waylandindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wayland Industries is a family-owned US distributor of 3A-certified stainless steel sanitary fittings, valves, and tubing, selling exclusively to industrial distributors and end-processors across North America from warehouses in Wisconsin, California, and Georgia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pico Rivera

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stainless Steel Sanitary Products: Wayland generates revenue through the sale of stainless steel sanitary fittings, valves, and tubing to distributors throughout North America. Products are sold as one-time purchases with standard payment terms of net 30 days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wayland Industries distributes stainless steel sanitary fittings, valves, and tubing to industrial distributors throughout North America. The company offers 250+ products across fittings, valves, tubing, and accessories, all manufactured from T304 and T316 stainless steel and certified to 3A sanitary standards. Products are produced by ISO 9001 manufacturing partners and stocked in three US warehouses for same-day shipping on over 95% of orders.

Product overview

Wayland Industries is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of stainless steel sanitary fittings, valves, and tubing serving distributors throughout North America. The product portfolio consists of four core product lines: (1) Fittings including Bevel Seat, Clamp, European (DIN/SMS), I-Line, John Perry, Q-Line, Polished Butt Weld, Unpolished Butt Weld, and Pipe Size fittings; (2) Valves including Ball Valves, Butterfly Valves (manual and actuated), Spring Check Valves, Y-Ball Check Valves, Air Blow Check Valves, and Sample Valves; (3) Tubing including Polished Sanitary Tubing (ASTM-A270) and Unpolished Tubing (ASTM-A249/A269); and (4) Accessories including Flanges/Stub Ends, Spray Balls, Hangers, Gaskets, Sight Glasses, and Pressure Gauges. All products are made from T304 and T316 stainless steel, are 3A sanitary standard certified, and meet the highest specifications of compliance in the industry. Products are produced by ISO 9001 manufacturing partners and are available for same-day shipping on over 95% of items from warehouses in Wisconsin, California, and Georgia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bevel Seat Fittings Sanitary fittings with bevel seat connection type available in elbows, tees, reducers, caps, ferrules, gaskets, and crosses. Made from T304 and T316 stainless steel, 3A sanitary standard compliant, for food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical processing.
• Clamp Fittings Tri-clamp sanitary fittings for quick assembly and disassembly, including adapters, caps, clamps, elbows, ferrules, gaskets, reducers, spool assemblies, tees, crosses, U-bends, and wyes. Available in multiple size configurations.
• European (DIN/SMS) Fittings European standard sanitary fittings including DIN and SMS (Swedish Milk Standard) configurations. SMS offers crevice-free hygienic design ideal for frequently dismantled systems.
• I-Line Fittings Sanitary fittings following I-Line standard with various configurations including adapters, caps, clamps, elbows, ferrules, gaskets, miscellaneous configurations, reducers, and tees.
• John Perry Fittings Sanitary fittings similar to Bevel Seat fittings that provide leak-tight connection using external Acme threads. Offered in 316L from sizes 1" through 4".
• Q-Line Fittings Sanitary fittings similar to clamp fittings with quick assembly/disassembly features but heavier construction for challenging environments. Offered in 316L from sizes 1" through 4".
• Polished Butt Weld Fittings Polished stainless steel butt weld fittings including adapters, dome caps, elbows, reducers, tees, crosses, U-bends, and wyes. Available in sizes from 1/2" through 12".
• Unpolished Butt Weld Fittings Mill finish butt weld fittings with broader range than most competitors. Available in sizes from 1/2" through 12".
• Pipe Size Fittings Sanitary fittings in pipe size configurations including adapters, caps, clamps, ferrules, and gaskets.
• Ball Valves Two-piece and three-piece ball valves for sanitary applications. Available with PTFE body seals and repair kits. Used in beverage, dairy, food, brewery, bakery, cosmetic, and nutraceutical industries.
• Butterfly Valves Sanitary butterfly valves available in manual and actuated versions. Offered in sizes 1" through 6" with multiple handle options and seat options (EPDM, FKM/Viton, Silicone).
• Actuated Butterfly Valves Pneumatically actuated butterfly valves with vertical canister actuators. Available in spring return (normally closed or normally open) and dual acting configurations. Sizes 1" through 6", valve bodies in 304 or 316L with seat options including EPDM, FKM, and Silicone.
• Spring Check Valves Spring-loaded check valves for preventing back flow in sanitary piping systems. Available in sizes from 1/2" through 8".
• Y-Ball Check Valves Two-piece Y-ball valves to prevent back flow in sanitary applications. Available in sizes from 1.5" to 3" with repair kits for seals.
• Air Blow Check Valves Air blow check valves that purge CIP solutions or product through pressurized air. Available in sizes from 1.5" to 4" with various air supply connections.
• Sample Valves Sanitary sample valves for collecting product samples from processing lines.
• Polished Stainless Steel Sanitary Tubing (ASTM-A270) Polished stainless steel sanitary tubing meeting ASTM-A270 specification. 3A certified, produced by ISO 9001 manufacturing partners. Available in various sizes including newly added 5" size in 304L.
• Unpolished Stainless Steel Tubing (ASTM-A249/A269) Mill finish stainless steel tubing meeting ASTM-A249/A269 specifications. Available in various sizes for sanitary applications.
• Flanges and Stub Ends Flanges and stub ends for traditional piping systems. Flanges can be welded directly to tubing or used with stub ends allowing rotation for alignment and faster installation.
• Spray Balls Stationary and rotating spray balls for CIP (Clean-in-Place) applications. Available in clamp and NPT configurations with various spray patterns (180° bottom, 180° top, 360°).
• Pipe and Tube Hangers Stainless steel pipe and tube hangers available in pipe size and tube size configurations. Pre-assembled and individually bagged. Available in sizes from 1/2" to 12" with PVC sleeve or rubber grommets.
• Gaskets Various gasket types including white PTFE, white silicone, white FKM, white Buna, EPDM, and specialty gaskets for different sanitary connection standards (Q-line, John Perry, SMS). All FDA approved.
• Sight Glasses and Sanitary Pressure Gauges In-line sight glasses available in borosilicate glass or polycarbonate materials with EPDM or FKM seat options, plus sanitary pressure gauges for monitoring pressure in sanitary piping systems.
• Valve Repair Kits and Replacement Parts Comprehensive replacement parts including repair kits, handle replacements, seal kits, seat replacements, and replacement balls for ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, Y-ball check valves, and air blow check valves.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Food Processing Supplier's Association (FPSA)coreOthers · 1 August 2019Wayland Industries is a member of the Food Processing Supplier's Association, participating in FPSA events including Process Expo. Membership provides industry networking, trade show participation, and alignment with food processing industry standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polar Ware: US manufacturer of stainless steel sanitary process equipment and components serving food processing, dairy, and pharmaceutical customers. Comparable as a domestic stainless steel sanitary process component supplier with overlapping end markets.
• Dixon Valve & Coupling: One of the largest US-based manufacturers and suppliers of sanitary fittings, valves, couplings, and related process components serving food, beverage, dairy, and industrial markets. Dixon is the most directly comparable peer to Wayland in terms of product breadth and distribution model.
• Adamant Valves: Manufacturer of stainless steel sanitary valves (butterfly, ball, check, mixproof) for the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries. Comparable to Wayland's valve product line with focus on the same end-customer base.
• Sanitary Solutions: US-based distributor of stainless steel sanitary fittings, valves, and tubing serving food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical processors. Closely comparable to Wayland's value-added distribution model, product mix, and target customer base of industrial distributors and processors.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies including industrial valves, fittings, and fluid handling products. Overlaps with Wayland's valve and fitting offerings as part of a much broader industrial portfolio serving process industries.
• Alfa Laval (Tri-Clover): Global leader in sanitary fittings, pumps, valves, and heat exchangers for food, dairy, beverage, and pharma processors, owner of the iconic Tri-Clover sanitary brand. Represents the dominant incumbent in the same product category as Wayland, with vastly broader geographic and product scope.
• GF Piping Systems: Global manufacturer of plastic, metal, and stainless steel piping systems for industrial, food, and chemical process applications. Overlaps with Wayland in stainless steel process piping components but operates at global scale with a much broader product portfolio.
• Watts Water (BPE): Acquired BioProcessing Equipment (BPE), a stainless steel sanitary fittings and flow components supplier for biotech, pharma, and personal care markets. Comparable in stainless steel sanitary fittings while operating as part of a much larger publicly traded water products company.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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