What Western Tube & Conduit Corporation does

Western Tube & Conduit Corporation, founded in 1964 in Oakland, California and a division of Zekelman Industries since 2017, is a US manufacturer of steel and aluminum electrical conduit and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT). Its core product portfolio covers Steel EMT, Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC), Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC), Rigid Aluminum Conduit (RAC), PVC Conduit, ZI-Strut steel framing channel, and a proprietary "time-saving" line — SmartCompression EMT, SmartSet EMT, SpeedCouple, 20' EMT, and Color EMT/Conduit — distinguished by pre-installed couplings that materially reduce installation labor. Primary manufacturing is centered at a state-of-the-art, automated Rochelle, Illinois facility (operational since 2022) featuring cutting-edge galvanizing technology; a second production site in Rantoul, Illinois was added in 2025 to manufacture PVC conduit. All products are certified to UL, ANSI C80, NEC, and USMCA standards, and the entire portfolio is positioned around verified domestic sourcing of steel and aluminum under the "American Metal" platform.

The company sells primarily to electrical distributors (with over 200 EDI-connected relationships) who resell to electrical contractors serving commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure end-markets including warehouses, data centers, airports, and big-box retail. Distribution reaches customers nationwide via eleven strategically located stocking warehouses supporting next-day delivery, a Z-Commerce web-based purchasing portal, EDI integration using ANSI ASC X12 transaction sets, and an Automated Inventory Management (AIM) service that reportedly cuts distributor working capital tied up in inventory by 21% and reduces manual orders by 85%. A network of 25+ manufacturers' representative agencies covers Pacific, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Mountain territories.

Revenue is generated predominantly through B2B hardware sales via the distributor channel on a transaction/pricing basis, with real-time pricing available through Z-Commerce and contract pricing available via job quotes. The headcount range reported (11–50) appears to capture only a specific office or function and is inconsistent with the operational scale implied by 11 stocking warehouses, multi-state manufacturing, and full product breadth across the Western Tube and Zekelman enterprises.

Name

Western Tube & Conduit Corporation

Legal name

Western Tube

Website

https://westerntube.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Western Tube & Conduit Corporation, founded in 1964, is a US manufacturer of steel and aluminum electrical conduit and EMT products, operating as a division of Zekelman Industries. The company sells proprietary time-saving conduit and PVC products through electrical distributors nationwide via eleven stocking warehouses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Conduit and EMT Manufacturing

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063)

akta.pro primary industry

Conduit & Raceway Systems (Metallic/Nonmetallic) (IMADAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trenchless/Directional Drilling Ducts & Conduit (IMANADAI)

Keywords

• Electrical conduit manufacturing
• Steel EMT tubing
• Rigid metal conduit
• Intermediate metal conduit
• Steel strut framing

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Conduit and EMT Products: Manufactures and sells steel and aluminum electrical conduit including EMT, RMC, IMC, and RAC. Products sold through distribution network to electrical contractors. Revenue generated from product sales with next-day delivery from strategically located warehouses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Western Tube & Conduit Corporation manufactures and sells steel and aluminum electrical conduit and EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) products, including Steel EMT, Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC), Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC), Rigid Aluminum Conduit (RAC), PVC Conduit, and ZI-Strut steel framing channel with accessories. The company also offers proprietary time-saving products (SmartCompression EMT, SmartSet EMT, SpeedCouple, 20' EMT, Color EMT/Conduit) with pre-installed couplings that reduce installation labor by 50%+, and complementary services including the Z-Commerce online ordering portal, EDI for automated B2B purchasing, and the Automated Inventory Management (AIM) program. Products are sold primarily through a network of electrical distributors serving electrical contractors nationwide, supported by 11 strategically located stocking warehouses for next-day delivery.

Product overview

Western Tube & Conduit Corporation is a manufacturer of steel and aluminum electrical conduit and EMT products, founded in 1964 and now a division of Zekelman Industries. The company's core product portfolio centers on electrical raceway solutions including Steel EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing), Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC), Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC), Rigid Aluminum Conduit (RAC), PVC Conduit, and ZI-Strut steel framing channel with comprehensive accessories. A key differentiator is the time-saving electrical products line featuring SmartCompression EMT, SmartSet EMT, SpeedCouple, 20' EMT, and Color EMT/Conduit with pre-installed couplings or specialized features that significantly reduce installation time. The company complements its products with service offerings including Z-Commerce online ordering portal, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and Automated Inventory Management (AIM). All products are American-made with next-day delivery from 11 strategically located stocking warehouses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) Low-carbon strip steel electric-resistance welded tubing with in-line galvanized coating for superior rust protection, featuring a low-friction organic polymer interior coating for easier wire feeding. Available in trade sizes 1/2"-4" in 10' and 20' lengths. Compliant with UL-797, ANSI C80.3, NEC Article 358, and WW-C-563. Used by electrical contractors for commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure installations.
• Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) Heaviest-gauge steel tubing available, hot-dip galvanized with chromate conversion and organic polymer coatings for exceptional strength and corrosion resistance. Easy to bend, cut, and thread on the job. Compliant with UL-6, ANSI C80.1, NEC Article 344, and WW-C-563. Designed for harsh environment electrical installations.
• Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)

Quantifiable outcome

• SpeedCouple saves $19.54 per 100 ft compared to standard couplings (80 seconds vs 10 seconds per connection)
• +8 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Zekelman IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Tube became a division of Zekelman Industries in 2017. Zekelman is the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America. Western Tube operates from Zekelman's state-of-the-art facilities and benefits from corporate resources including Z-Commerce technology platform, shared manufacturing capabilities, and corporate leadership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• nVent Electric: Electrical connection and protection solutions provider, including ERIFLEX, CADDY, and other brands with overlap in strut, supports, and electrical raceway accessories used in commercial and industrial installations.
• Legrand: Global electrical and digital building infrastructure company with US raceway, wire mesh tray, and conduit support products sold into the same distributor and contractor ecosystem.
• Hubbell: Electrical products manufacturer with raceway, conduit, and strut offerings alongside broader lighting and utility products; competing in many of the same data center and commercial construction end-markets.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major with a Square D / Schneider Electric electrical distribution and raceway offering competing for data-center, industrial, and commercial project specifications.
• Eaton: Diversified power management company with electrical Americas products including raceway and strut systems; competes for the same electrical contractor and distributor relationships through its B-Line, Crouse-Hinds, and Hoffman brands.
• ABB Installation Products (formerly Thomas & Betts): Broad electrical products portfolio including conduit fittings, raceway systems, and connectors sold through the same electrical distributor channel; overlaps with Western Tube via Steel City and O-Z/Gedney brands.

Direct peers

• Southwire Company: Major North American manufacturer of wire and cable with a growing electrical conduit and raceway portfolio serving the same electrical distributor channel and contractor end-users.
• Atkore International: Largest standalone US manufacturer of electrical raceway products (steel conduit, EMT, PVC conduit, fittings, strut). Most directly comparable competitor with overlapping product portfolio, distributor channel, and code-compliant product line.

Others

• Wheatland Tube (Zekelman division): Sister Zekelman Industries division producing steel EMT, conduit, and fence posts. Operates from the same Rochelle, IL campus per company history; effectively a corporate sibling rather than an arm's-length competitor but offers overlapping SKUs.
• Allied Tube & Conduit (Zekelman division): Zekelman Industries sister division manufacturing steel conduit, EMT, and mechanical tube. Sibling rather than true peer but competes in identical product categories and channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/westerntube
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/zekelmanindustries
• Facebookfacebook.com/westerntube
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1372351
• Instagraminstagram.com/zekelmanind

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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