What Selco Products does

Selco Products Company is a privately held US manufacturer of temperature-control and thermal-management components, founded in 1958 and headquartered at 8780 Technology Way, Reno, Nevada. The company designs and produces a broad portfolio spanning bi-metal disc thermostats (1/2" and 3/4", including hermetically sealed and moisture-resistant variants), NTC thermistors with accuracies from ±0.05°C to ±1.0°C, probe thermostats, remote bulb-and-capillary controls (including explosion-proof and freezestat configurations), electronic temperature controls accepting RTD, thermistor, thermocouple, and switch inputs, thermal protectors, general-purpose sensing devices, digital panel meters, signal converters, and control knobs. Underlying capabilities include custom wire-harness and over-molded probe assembly, supported by a multidisciplinary engineering team using AutoCAD and SolidWorks with 3D prototyping and thermal-testing equipment, all operated under ISO 9001:2015 and a suite of UL, C-UL, IPC-A-610, IPC-WHMA-A-620, REACH, and RoHS certifications.

The company sells primarily to OEM customers across HVAC, medical, food-service, refrigeration, appliance, industrial-heating, renewable-energy, aerospace, and laboratory end markets, with named relationships spanning Ice-O-Matic, AJ Antunes, Proluxe, VMAC, Vyaire Medical, Therma-Stor, and Dynacon. Go-to-market combines direct sales representatives, an eight-territory manufacturer-rep network across the US, Canada, and Mexico, and authorized distributors serving smaller and replacement-part orders, with same-day shipping from 100+ stocked SKUs in Reno. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of standard catalog products (minimum order $300–$1,500, Net 30 terms) and quote-based custom manufacturing and value-added services such as custom packaging, labeling, and barcoding. Exclusive manufacturing partnerships in Brazil, China, Italy, Mexico, Japan, and Taiwan supplement US-based assembly and enable the broad product range at competitive cost.

Name

Selco Products

Legal name

Selco Products Company

Website

https://selcoproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Selco Products, founded 1958 in Reno, Nevada, designs and manufactures temperature-control components — thermostats, NTC thermistors, electronic controls, and thermal protectors — plus custom wire-harness assemblies, sold to OEM customers across HVAC, medical, food service, refrigeration, and appliance markets through direct reps, manufacturer reps, and distributors in North America and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Temperature Control Products: Direct sales of thermostats, thermistors, electronic controls, knobs, and thermal protectors through manufacturer representatives and authorized distributors.
2. Custom Manufacturing: Custom assemblies including temperature probes, wire harnesses, electronic controls, and probe thermostats manufactured to customer specifications. Handles component purchase and inventory for completed assemblies.
3. Value-Added Services: Custom packaging, labeling, barcoding, special printing, serialization, and custom bracket manufacturing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Selco Products designs and manufactures temperature control components including bi-metal disc thermostats, NTC thermistors, electronic temperature controls, probe thermostats, remote capillary controls, thermal protectors, and digital panel meters. The company also provides custom manufacturing services including wire harnesses, over-molding, and specialized assemblies for OEM customers in HVAC, medical, food service, appliances, refrigeration, and industrial markets.

Product overview

Selco Products is a temperature control solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of thermal management products and custom manufacturing services. The core product lineup centers on temperature-sensitive devices including Disc Thermostats (1/2", 3/4", Hermetically Sealed, Moisture Resistant), Remote Capillary Controls (bulb and capillary thermostats, explosion-proof, freezestats), Probe Thermostats (creep and snap-action), NTC Thermistors (discrete and probe assemblies with accuracies from ±0.05°C to ±1.0°C), Electronic Temperature Controls (standard, enclosed, custom configurations), Thermal Protectors (bi-metal devices for motor and equipment protection), General Purpose Sensing (conduction thermostats and thermal fuses), and Digital Panel Meters & Signal Converters. The company complements its product range with Design & Engineering services and Custom Manufacturing capabilities including wire harnesses, over-molding, and specialized packaging. All products are supported by ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems with manufacturing in Reno, Nevada and global partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Disc Thermostats 1/2", 3/4", Hermetically Sealed and Moisture Resistant disc thermostats using temperature-sensitive bi-metal discs that snap open or close on temperature rise for OEM temperature control applications.
• Remote Capillary Controls Bulb and capillary thermostats with fluid-filled sensors for remote temperature sensing, including Cold and Hot Capillary controls, Explosion Proof Thermostats, Freezestats and Accessories.
• Probe Thermostats Custom creep or snap-action probe thermostats with fixed factory preset calibrations ranging from 32°F to 500°F (0°C to 260°C), featuring one-piece brass or stainless steel construction for immersing or moisture-proof applications.
• NTC Thermistors Discrete and custom probe assembly NTC thermistors with interchangeable accuracies ranging from ±0.05°C to ±1.0°C, including CP, CS, DT, IN, LS, LSMC, LSMN, PM, TF series and custom configurations for medical and industrial sensing.
• Electronic Temperature Controls Electronic temperature controls supporting various sensor inputs (RTDs, NTC thermistors, thermocouples, switches) with power supply options from 12-250VAC and 12-24VDC, available in Standard, Enclosed and Custom configurations.
• Control Knobs Electronic control knobs including Collet, Push-On, Soft-Touch, Slider, Push Button knobs and accessories such as caps, pointers, figure dials and nut covers in various materials and colors.
• Thermal Protectors Small electro-mechanical bi-metal thermal protectors including BM1, OP, S7AM, SP, UI, UP series for motor protection, fan control, and backup protection when using thermistors, thermocouples, or RTD sensors.
• General Purpose Sensing Adjustable or fixed calibrated conduction type thermostats including KST, S200, TOR series and Thermal Fuses (SWTC series) for temperature sensing through conductive base plates.
• Digital Panel Meters & Signal Converters Digital panel meters (A1000, A2000, A5000, A6000, A7000, A8000, A9000 series) and WPM-1 signal converters for process control instrumentation and analog-to-digital conversion.
• Custom Manufacturing Custom assembly services including electronic controls, NTC thermistor probes, thermostat probes, wire harnesses and multi-conductor cable with capabilities for epoxy over-molding, custom brackets, and specialized packaging for OEM customers.
• Design & Engineering Engineering expertise with multidisciplinary teams providing rapid 3D prototyping, thermal testing, failure analysis, and design for manufacturing using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and state-of-the-art equipment.
• Sample Assemblies Custom sample manufacturing capabilities demonstrating applications across various industries including AC/DC power converters, boilers, commercial coffee makers, excavator probes, heated clothing, and industrial welding equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 active SKU thermal protector products ready for same-day shipping from Reno, Nevada
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ice-O-MaticcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Selco Products has partnered with Ice-O-Matic since 2012. When Ice-O-Matic experienced high failure rates with a Low Pressure Control component, Selco accepted the challenge and developed a product that eliminated the failure issue while remaining cost competitive. Selco is recognized as one of Ice-O-Matic's most reliable partners providing quality products in a timely manner.
• ProluxecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProluxe relies on Selco Products as a valued and esteemed supplier for their custom food service equipment. Selco provides great customer service, design engineering support, and reliable production for Proluxe's assembly line needs.
• VMACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVMAC partners with Selco for temperature probes that keep their systems running reliably. Selco's Customer Service team alerts VMAC to potential purchase order issues, and the Engineering team assists with custom products.
• AJ AntunescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAJ Antunes has partnered with Selco Products since 1997. As a family-owned manufacturer of custom foodservice equipment, AJ Antunes relies on Selco for off-the-shelf products and engineering team support for drop-in replacements with reliable lead times.
• Vyaire MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Selco Products supplied parts quickly to Vyaire Medical to complete ventilator production. Selco's rapid response enabled Vyaire to continue fighting the pandemic.
• Therma-StorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelco Products supplies WK Series cold capillary control thermostats for Therma-Stor's dehumidifiers. These products help storm victims by removing excess moisture in residential and commercial markets during disaster relief operations.
• Dynacon Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhen a German manufacturer ceased production of a specialized freezestat, Dynacon partnered with Selco Products and CAEM to develop four drop-in alternative models. This partnership has delivered quality products and on-time deliveries for four years.
• Gordon Hatch Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGordon Hatch Co. has partnered with Selco for over a decade as a distributor and manufacturer representative. Their local engineering support office in Wisconsin facilitates clear communication and valuable engineering assistance to sales team and customers.
• CAEMcoreTechnology or IntegrationSelco partnered with CAEM to develop custom freezestat alternatives for Dynacon when a German manufacturer ceased production. CAEM collaborated with Selco to create drop-in replacement products.
• Manufacturing Partners (Brazil, China, Italy, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan)minorOthersSelco has exclusive manufacturing partnerships in Brazil, China, Italy, Mexico, Japan, and Taiwan. These partnerships allow Selco to offer a broad range of products at competitive prices while maintaining engineering and support operations in the US.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Watlow: Watlow designs and manufactures industrial heaters, sensors, and temperature controllers serving semiconductor, medical, food service, and aerospace OEMs. Like Selco, it offers custom thermal solutions with engineering support and serves overlapping HVAC, medical, and appliance end markets.
• Therm-O-Disc (Emerson): Therm-O-Disc manufactures bi-metal thermal protectors, thermostats, and temperature sensing controls for appliances, HVAC, and automotive applications. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Selco's disc thermostat and thermal protector product lines.
• Chromalox: Chromalox manufactures electric heating elements, temperature controls, and thermal systems for industrial and commercial applications. It competes with Selco in process heating controls and serves similar food service, HVAC, and industrial OEM customers.
• Tempco Electric Heater Corporation: Tempco designs and manufactures electric heating elements, temperature sensors, and custom thermal assemblies. Like Selco, it serves OEMs requiring custom temperature control solutions across medical, industrial, and food service verticals.
• United Electric Controls: United Electric Controls produces pressure, temperature, and differential switches for industrial and HVAC applications. It competes with Selco's capillary and probe thermostats in commercial refrigeration and process control applications.
• Dwyer Instruments: Dwyer Instruments manufactures measurement and control instruments including temperature sensors and panel meters. Its digital panel meters and process control instrumentation overlap with Selco's digital panel meter and signal converter product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Sensing & Safety: Honeywell offers a broad portfolio of temperature sensors, thermostats, and switches for HVAC, industrial, medical, and aerospace customers. As a diversified incumbent, it competes with Selco on commercial HVAC and appliance OEM sockets but does not focus on small-batch custom thermal assemblies.
• Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls manufactures HVAC controls, thermostats, and building automation components. It overlaps with Selco in HVAC temperature controls but operates at much larger scale and with a broader building systems portfolio.
• WIKA Instrument Corporation: WIKA manufactures temperature, pressure, and level measurement instruments for industrial and process applications. It is a larger global incumbent that overlaps with Selco's NTC thermistor and general-purpose sensing product lines.

Regional players

• Elesta (Elesta Controls): Elesta manufactures electronic and electromechanical relays, timers, and temperature control devices primarily serving European industrial markets. It is a regional peer with comparable temperature control offerings but limited North American presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

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