Tradesman Manufacturing

Name

Tradesman Manufacturing

Legal name

Tradesman Manufacturing

Website

https://tradesmanmfg.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Sheet Metal Components

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), Custom Roll Forming (332114)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• HVAC sheet metal parts
• Duct fittings manufacturing
• Spiral pipe production
• OEM fabrication services
• HVAC air distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Lethbridge

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. HVAC Parts and Products Sales: Sale of HVAC sheet metal components including duct, elbows, boots, spiral pipe, furnace stands, filter racks, hoods, plenum, and fittings to dealer network across North America
2. OEM Fabrication Services: Custom OEM manufacturing services for various industries including agricultural, architectural, construction (residential, commercial, industrial, institutional), mining, HVAC, oil and gas, electrical, environmental, and custom fabrication with design assistance, forming, welding, and assembly capabilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tradesman Manufacturing designs and produces HVAC sheet metal components, including galvanized duct, elbows, boots, spiral pipe, snaplock pipe, dampers, filter racks, hoods, plenums, and a broad range of duct fittings. The company sells primarily through a network of more than 40 authorized HVAC dealers across Canada and the Western United States, and also offers custom OEM fabrication services (CNC laser cutting, punching, bending, metal spinning, MIG/TIG/ARC welding) plus secondary environmental containment solutions via a partnership with TCA.

Product overview

Tradesman Manufacturing is a Canadian-owned and operated HVAC manufacturer serving North America since 1986. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of air distribution products for residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC applications. Their core product line includes duct components (duct, elbows, boots, take-offs, plenums), spiral pipe, furnace filter racks and stands, snaplock pipe, and specialized fittings. They also offer custom OEM fabrication services including CNC laser cutting, CNC punching, CNC bending, metal spinning, and welding for various industries. A key differentiator is their Union Made product line certified by Local Union 8, featuring snaplock pipe, adjustable elbows, spiral pipe, and heavy duty dampers. Additionally, they provide secondary containment solutions through a partnership with TCA (The Containment Answer). Products are available through a network of over 40 dealer partners across Canada and the Western United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Duct

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% lower shipping damages compared to competitors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Local Union 8minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTradesman Manufacturing supports Local Union 8 and produces union-made HVAC products including snaplock pipe, adjustable elbows, spiral pipe, and heavy duty dampers with union label
• TCA (The Containment Answer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTradesman provides secondary containment solutions through partnership with TCA, offering polyethylene liners, geomembranes, geotextile materials, and professional installation services for environmental containment applications
• Dofasco (Canadian Steel Mill)coreOthersTradesman supports Canadian Steel from providers like Dofasco Canadian Steel Mill, maintaining over 8 million lbs of steel inventory to support North American steel industry

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Accuduct: Accuduct manufactures HVAC ductwork, fittings, and spiral pipe serving Western US contractors. Directly comparable product line and customer base to Tradesman Manufacturing, and is also listed as one of Tradesman's dealers, illustrating the overlap.
• OmniDuct: OmniDuct produces HVAC ductwork components and spiral pipe in Washington and California. Comparable product portfolio and dealer-driven distribution model to Tradesman, and also operates as a Tradesman dealer.
• Ductmate Industries: Ductmate Industries manufactures ductwork connection systems, components, and fabrication equipment for the commercial and industrial HVAC industry. Comparable in serving sheet metal contractors and OEMs with complementary ductwork hardware.
• Sheet Metal Connectors: Sheet Metal Connectors (SMCI) manufactures HVAC ductwork components including connectors, dampers, and fittings for residential and commercial HVAC. Comparable product mix and customer base to Tradesman Manufacturing.
• Lockformer (Eagle Bending Machines): Lockformer is a long-established manufacturer of sheet metal fabrication machinery and HVAC ductwork components. Comparable in supplying HVAC sheet metal products and the equipment used to fabricate them.
• Engel Industries: Engel Industries produces sheet metal fabrication equipment, HVAC ductwork machinery, and coil lines for HVAC manufacturers. Comparable in serving the HVAC sheet metal fabrication value chain.

Broad incumbents

• Lindab: Lindab is a European multinational offering ventilation, air distribution, and HVAC components across global markets. Comparable product categories at much larger scale, representing the broad-incumbent competitive threat.
• ATCO Group: ATCO is a Canadian diversified conglomerate with significant HVAC, modular structures, and energy infrastructure operations. Comparable Canadian footprint and broader HVAC/industrial scope.

Emerging players

• Masterduct: Masterduct manufactures HVAC ductwork and flexible ducting products serving commercial and residential markets. Comparable product line with smaller relative scale than Tradesman's established dealer network.
• Imperial Sheet Metal: Imperial Sheet Metal produces HVAC ductwork, fittings, and spiral pipe serving regional US markets. Comparable product portfolio with smaller geographic reach than Tradesman's North American footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tradesmanmfgca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tradesman-manufacturing

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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