Power Parts International

What Power Parts International does

Power Parts International, Inc. is a privately held industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1988 and headquartered in West Bend, Wisconsin, with a second operations-support office and parts counter in Houston, Texas. The company designs and builds solid-state induction heating equipment — power supplies, furnaces, coils, and material handling systems — for industrial manufacturers across the Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), forging, foundry, heat treating, tube/pipe, and electric vehicle component sectors.

Its product portfolio centers on four proprietary power supply lines covering the full application envelope of induction heating: the RTC (IGBT, 2–10 kW, 60–160 kHz) for brazing, soldering, and case hardening; the RTS (IGBT, 25–500 kW, 1–10 kHz) for heat treating and forging; the RTX (SCR, 200 kW–8 MW, 60 Hz–1.2 kHz) for mass heating, melting, and tubular/steel treatments; and the newest RTSX (IGBT, 50–500 kW, 3–10 kHz) extending higher-frequency melting capability. These are complemented by custom induction melting furnaces with melt capacities from one pound to 20 tons and power supplies up to 8,000 kW, custom induction coils (design, manufacture, restoration, repair), water/cooling systems, tube and pipe heating equipment, EV-component heat treatment systems, and a parallel pipe material handling product line. The company holds UL Certified Panel Shop and CE certifications and manufactures domestically.

The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales — custom-quoted, engineering-led engagements with phone and on-site consultation, no published pricing tiers, and multi-year project contracts. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (new equipment, coils, pipe handling systems, replacement parts, and used/rebuilt equipment) and a recurring service and maintenance tail (24/7 repair, preventive maintenance programs scheduled around customer downtimes, circuit board repair, and on-site service, including for competitor equipment). Customers are reached primarily through the company website, ThomasNet and ForgeMag directory listings, and field sales from both offices.

Name

Power Parts International

Legal name

Power Parts International, Inc.

Website

https://powerpartsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Power Parts International is a Wisconsin-based, privately held manufacturer of custom solid-state induction heating equipment — power supplies (2 kW to 8 MW), furnaces, coils, and pipe handling systems — serving industrial manufacturers across OCTG, forging, foundry, heat treatment, tube/pipe, and EV component sectors. Founded 1988.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Induction Heating Equipment

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Electronics for Industrial Heating (Induction/dielectric heating power supplies) (IMAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Treatment & Thermal Processing Furnaces (Hardening, Annealing, Induction) (IMAHADAI), High-Temperature Process Heat Electrification (E-Boilers, E-Furnaces, Induction, Plasma) (EUABAJAA), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Induction heating equipment
• Induction power supplies
• Induction melting furnaces
• Heat treating systems
• Pipe handling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

West Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Induction Heating Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of custom induction heating equipment including power supplies, furnaces, and complete heating systems. Equipment ranges from 2kW to 8MW with various frequency capabilities for different applications.
2. Induction Coils Sales & Service: Design, manufacture, restoration, and repair of custom induction coils. Coils are sold as standalone products and as part of complete heating system solutions.
3. Parts & Components: Extensive inventory of replacement parts including SCRs, IGBTs, circuit boards, water cooled leads, heat sinks, fuses, circuit breakers, transformers, chokes, and more. Same day shipping available for many items.
4. Service & Maintenance: 24/7 repair and maintenance services for induction equipment. Includes preventive maintenance contracts scheduled around customer downtimes, circuit board repair with quick turnaround, and on-site repair services. Also services competitor equipment.
5. Used & Rebuilt Equipment: Sale of rebuilt and used induction heating equipment including power supplies and coils at competitive prices.
6. Pipe Handling Systems: Custom design, manufacturing, assembly, installation, and service of pipe material handling systems including conveyors, cooling tables, and finishing equipment for tube and pipe manufacturing.
7. Custom Fabrication Services: Fabrication services including laser cutting, forming, welding, punching, bending, and straightening of wires and tubing. Also includes plasma cutting up to 1.25 inch thick mild steel and waterjet cutting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Power Parts International designs, manufactures, sells, and services custom industrial induction heating equipment including solid-state power supplies (2kW to 8MW), induction melting furnaces, custom induction coils, heat treating systems, forging systems, tube and pipe heating systems, water/cooling systems, and pipe material handling systems. The company also provides replacement parts, custom electrical control panels, and 24/7 repair and maintenance services for induction equipment including competitor units.

Product overview

Power Parts International is a manufacturer of industrial induction heating equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of power supplies, heating systems, and material handling solutions. The core product line consists of four induction power supply models (RTC, RTS, RTX, and RTSX) ranging from 2kW to 8MW and 60Hz to 160kHz, complemented by induction furnaces (1lb to 20 ton capacity), custom induction coils, heat treating equipment, water/cooling systems, and tube/pipe heating systems. The company provides complete turn-key solutions including forging systems, melting/casting systems, and specialized EV component heat treatment systems. Additional offerings include custom control panels, replacement parts, and used/rebuilt equipment. The product architecture follows a modular approach where customers can purchase individual components (power supplies, coils, water systems) or complete integrated systems. The company also offers pipe material handling systems as a related product line, serving the OCTG, automotive, foundry, and metal processing industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RTC Power Supply Solid-state IGBT-based induction power supply for brazing, soldering, and case-hardening applications. Power range 2kW to 10kW; frequency range 60kHz to 160kHz. Includes built-in timer, push-button start/stop, and customizable tuning for single-cycle or continuous heating.
• RTS Power Supply IGBT-based power supply for heat treating and forging applications. Power range 25kW to 500kW; frequency range 1kHz to 10kHz. Features magnetically isolated output, ground fault protection, unity inverter output power factor, and fiber optically fired IGBTs for maximum noise immunity.
• RTX Power Supply Most versatile and powerful SCR-based power supply in the product line. Power range 200kW to 8MW; frequency range 60Hz to 1.2kHz. Designed for mass heating, melting, tubular and steel treatments. Features automatic load matching, ground fault protection, minimal operator interaction, and high-speed protection circuitry.
• RTSX Power Supply Newest IGBT-based power supply in the product line with higher frequency range for melting applications. Power range 50kW to 500kW; frequency range 3kHz to 10kHz. Features energy efficient operation, precise heating technology, and localized heating with direct coupling to minimize ambient heat.
• Induction Melting Furnaces Custom-built induction melting furnaces for ferrous, nonferrous, and precious metals. Melting capacities from 1lb to 20 tons; power supplies available up to 8,000kW. Supports aluminum, steel, stainless steel, silicon, zinc, and precious metals melting operations.
• Custom Induction Coils Custom-designed, manufactured, restored, and repaired induction coils including tubing/pipe coils, billet coils, melting coils, forging/forming coils, heat treating coils, brazing coils, and pancake coils. Forging coils feature replaceable liners and water-cooled skid rails with quick disconnect features.
• Induction Heat Treating Equipment Induction heat treatment systems using scanning or single-shot methods for hardening, softening, and tempering metal components including bolts, fasteners, gears, shafts, and crankshafts.
• Water and Cooling Systems Cooling and water management systems for induction equipment including quench pumps, water treatment systems, cooling towers, heat exchangers, quench rings, and custom water solutions.
• Tube and Pipe Heating Equipment Standard and custom tube and pipe induction heating equipment for normalizing, pre-heat, curing, surface hardening, and annealing applications. Includes feeder systems for copper annealing processes and supports high-speed in-line annealing integration into existing production lines.
• Low Frequency Induction Heating Systems Custom 60Hz low-frequency induction heating systems for OCTG manufacturing, metals melting, steel pipe/rod forging, industrial drying/curing, preheating, and deep penetration hardening.
• Induction Forging Systems Complete turn-key induction forging solutions including power supplies, controls, water systems, feeding systems, coils, conveyors, and temperature inspection/control for billet and bar end forging.
• Induction Melting and Casting Systems Electromagnetic induction melting/casting systems offering faster melting times, improved temperature control, energy efficiency, and reduced material waste for ferrous, nonferrous, and precious metals.
• EV Heat Treatment Systems Customized induction heating solutions for electric vehicle components including hardening for drive shafts, steering racks, CV joints, and gears, as well as shrink fitting for rotors, stators, and bearings, and rotor curing for paint/powder coating/wax/varnish.
• Custom Induction Applications Specialty custom-built induction heating equipment for unique requirements including simultaneous dual-frequency hardening, laboratory applications, brazing, gear heating, and titanium heating.
• Pipe Material Handling Systems Customized turnkey material handling systems for tube, pipe, billet, bar, rod, and rebar processing including conveyors, cooling tables, scanners, billet pushers, and finishing equipment with automated control and integration capabilities.
• Used and Rebuilt Induction Equipment Pre-owned and restored induction heating equipment including power supplies and coils available for purchase at competitive prices.
• Induction Equipment Parts and Components Replacement parts inventory including SCRs, IGBTs, circuit boards, water-cooled leads, heat sinks, bus bars, fuses, circuit breakers, transformers, and chokes for induction systems. Same-day shipping available for many items.
• Custom Electrical Control Panels Custom electrical control panel solutions for power control needs including PLC controls, motor drive cabinets, VFD controls, and distribution cabinets. UL certified panel shop.
• Material Handling Equipment Parts Material handling equipment parts and components including motors, bearings, sprockets, gearboxes, chains, belts, pumps, and variable frequency drives available in-stock or quickly sourced.
• Induction Equipment Service and Maintenance 24/7 repair and maintenance services for induction equipment including preventive maintenance contracts scheduled around customer downtimes, circuit board repair with quick turnaround, and on-site repair services. Also services competitor equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Faster melting times compared to traditional systems
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Inductotherm Group: Inductotherm is the world's largest manufacturer of induction melting and heating equipment, supplying power supplies, furnaces, and complete systems for foundries, forging, and heat treating. It is the dominant global incumbent across virtually all of Power Parts International's product lines, including induction furnaces up to 20+ tons and SCR/IGBT power supplies.
• ENRX (formerly EFD Induction): ENRX (formerly EFD Induction) is a global supplier of induction heating solutions with strong presence in industrial heating, brazing, and EV applications. It is particularly comparable to PPI's EV heat treatment and tube/pipe product lines and competes globally with far larger R&D and distribution resources.
• Trumpf (Hüttinger): Trumpf's Hüttinger division manufactures power electronics and generators used in induction heating and plasma applications. While broader than induction heating alone, the Hüttinger power electronics overlap directly with Power Parts International's solid-state power supply offerings.

Direct peers

• Ajax Tocco Magnethermic: Ajax Tocco is a US-based manufacturer of induction heating and melting systems for forging, heat treating, and melting applications. It offers a comparable product scope (power supplies, coils, complete heating systems) and serves the same forging and heat-treatment customer base as Power Parts International.
• Ambrell (Ameritherm): Ambrell is a US induction heating equipment manufacturer specializing in precision induction heating solutions for brazing, heat treating, and forging. Its compact, mid-power product line and focus on custom-engineered solutions directly overlaps with Power Parts International's RTC, RTS, and forging product offerings.
• Radyne Corporation: Radyne designs and manufactures solid-state induction heating power supplies and systems for heat treating, brazing, and forging. Like Power Parts International, it offers custom-engineered solutions across a range of power outputs and serves overlapping industrial end markets.
• CEIA: CEIA is an Italian manufacturer of industrial induction heating equipment for brazing, hardening, and melting applications. It competes with Power Parts International in mid-range induction systems and serves similar automotive and industrial heat-treatment customers.
• Induction Technology Inc. Induction Technology is a smaller US manufacturer of induction heating and melting systems targeting heat treating, forging, and foundry customers. Its scale, custom-engineered approach, and customer base closely mirror Power Parts International's specialty-manufacturer profile.

Regional players

• GH Induction: GH Induction is a Spanish-based induction heating equipment manufacturer serving forging, heat treating, and melting applications across Europe, Latin America, and select global markets. It competes with Power Parts International in forging and melting especially in regions where PPI has limited direct presence.

Others

• Heatbath / Park Thermal International: Heatbath/Park Thermal supplies heat treatment materials and auxiliary equipment to the same industrial heat treating customer base that Power Parts International serves. It is an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but shares go-to-market access to heat treating buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PowerPartsInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/powerpartsint

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Power Parts International