What Strahman Group does

Strahman Group is a US-headquartered industrial manufacturer of sanitary washdown equipment, process valves, and thermal shut-off safety and automated valves, founded in 1921 in New York City and currently operating from its ISO 9001:2015 certified headquarters and manufacturing facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The company was acquired by Flow Control Holdings, an Audax Private Equity portfolio company, in 2023, and operates as part of the FCH family alongside sister brands Ace Sanitary, Flowtrend, and Steel & O'Brien. Its portfolio is organized into three core sub-brands — Strahman Washdown Equipment (mixing hose stations, nozzles, FDA-compliant hoses, hose storage), BI-TORQ Valve Automation (FM-approved thermal shut-off valves, pneumatic/electric actuators, ball and butterfly valves), and Strahman Process Valves (SIL2 certified piston sampling valves, ram/drain valves, and accessories) — supplemented by GEMCO Valve products acquired in August 2025 for powder, dry bulk, and slurry applications.

The company's core technology centers on precision mechanical engineering: it pioneered the first free-flowing non-clogging piston tank bottom and drain valve for the U.S. dairy industry in the 1920s, introduced the first steam-and-cold-water safety mixing unit, and holds proprietary Direct Diffuse steam trap technology and dead-space-free sampling valve architectures. Manufacturing capabilities span CNC machining, welding, sandblasting, and assembly, with custom engineering-to-order (ETO) services for demanding applications in oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage industries. The portfolio carries ISO 9001:2015, FM Approval, SIL 2, and FDA (CFR Title 21 item 177.2600) certifications, enabling specification into safety-critical and sanitary process lines.

Strahman's revenue model combines hardware sales (catalog washdown equipment and process valves), custom engineering services for ETO configurations, and aftermarket parts and certified repair center services. Standard washdown equipment ships within one business day from two US distribution centers (Bethlehem, PA; Fresno, CA), while process valves and automated valve assemblies generally ship within one week. The company does not publish pricing; quotes are provided on request, with net 30 day standard terms, 100% prepayment for exports, and 30% cancellation fees on custom orders. Sales channels combine direct sales, a global authorized distributor network spanning North America, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, and an e-commerce Partner Portal. Customer end markets are diversified across food & beverage, pharma & biotech, oil & gas, chemical & petrochemical, pulp/paper/textiles, institutions, and general manufacturing, with named enterprise customers including Nestlé and an undisclosed world leader in PET production.

Name

Strahman Group

Legal name

Strahman Valves Inc.

Website

https://strahmangroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Strahman Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, manufactures industrial washdown equipment, process valves, and thermal shut-off safety valves for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, chemical, and general manufacturing industries, distributing globally via authorized partners and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valves & Washdown Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing Valves & Controls (Shutoff, Mixing, Backflow) (IMADALAB), Specialty Deep Cleaning (Duct/Kitchen Exhaust/Pressure Washing) (IMAIADAN)

Keywords

• Industrial valves
• Washdown equipment
• Process valves
• Valve automation
• Sanitary valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethlehem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Direct sale of washdown equipment, process valves, valve automation products, and associated components and replacement parts. Products include mixing hose stations, spray nozzles, ball valves, butterfly valves, thermal shut-off valves, and sampling valves.
2. Custom Engineering Services: Engineering-to-order (ETO) solutions for custom, niche product requirements including extensive design, engineering, and machining support for critical projects.
3. Aftermarket Parts and Service: Replacement parts, service kits, and certified repair center services for existing product installations. Includes repair and maintenance support for valves and washdown equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Strahman Group manufactures industrial washdown equipment and process valves for sanitary and industrial fluid control applications. The portfolio spans mixing hose stations, spray nozzles, hoses, hose storage reels, replacement parts (Strahman Washdown Equipment); pneumatic and electric actuators, ball valves, butterfly valves, and FM-approved fire-safe thermal shut-off valves (BI-TORQ Valve Automation); and high-performance SIL2-certified piston sampling valves (SV, MS, QS, QA series), ram/drain valves (DV, VL, VP, VD, VR series), and accessories (Strahman Process Valves). Standard washdown units ship within one business day, while custom engineered-to-order configurations are built to specification for demanding fluid-handling environments across food and beverage, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, and pulp and paper industries.

Product overview

Strahman Group is a premier manufacturer of sanitary washdown equipment, industrial process valves, and thermal shut-off safety and automated valves, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The company's unified portfolio is organized into three core product sub-brands: Strahman Washdown Equipment (including washdown stations, nozzles, hoses, hose adapters, hose storage reels/racks, and replacement parts/service kits), BI-TORQ Valve Automation (including thermal shut-off valves, actuators, ball valves, butterfly valves, and accessories), and Strahman Process Valves (including piston-style sampling valves — Soft-Seated SV Series, Metal-Seated MS Series, Quick Sample QS Series, Quick Advance QA Series — and ram/drain valves — Soft Seal DV & VL Series, Metal & Dual Seated VP Series, Disc VD Series, Rising Disc VR Series, plus accessories and certified repair centers). Following its August 2025 acquisition of Gemco Valve, the company also supports powder, dry bulk, and slurry applications through Gemco-branded products including P21 valves, Sani K valves, and retractable sleeve valves. All three sub-brands share a common focus on precision engineering, reliability, and industrial durability across food & beverage, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, pulp & paper, and general manufacturing end markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Strahman Process Valves: Process valves including sampling valves, ram valves, drain valves, and piston valves for critical applications in oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, and other industries.
• Strahman Washdown Equipment
• BI-TORQ Valve Automation

Products and services

• Strahman Washdown Equipment Sanitary washdown product line including mixing hose stations, spray nozzles, hoses, hose adapters, storage reels/racks, and replacement parts/service kits for sanitation cleaning in food & beverage, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, and other industrial applications.
• Washdown Stations Industrial washdown mixing hose stations providing steam, hot and cold water, or single-valve hot/cold supply with exact temperature control for facility cleaning and sanitation.
• Washdown Nozzles Engineered spray nozzles including M-70 Series, S-70 Series, Mini M-70, and Hydro-Pro 150 models built for durability and corrosion resistance in demanding industrial environments.
• Washdown Hoses Industrial hose assemblies in bronze and stainless steel meeting FDA-approved material standards for food-contact applications, with temperature ratings from -20°F to 200°F.
• Hose Adapters Adapters designed to reduce repetitive motion tension in washdown applications by working with Strahman spray nozzles and hoses.
• Industrial Hose Storage Wall-mounted hose holders and retractable hose reels crafted from heavy-gauge stainless steel for durable hose storage, keeping hoses and spray nozzles clean, organized, and off the floor.
• Washdown Replacement Parts and Service Kits Service kits, parts, and tools to maintain or replace worn-out components in washdown units, covering M-70, S-70, Hydro-Pro 150, M-5000TS, M-5000TG, M-5700TG, and M-5144TGHE stations.
• BI-TORQ Valve Automation Valve automation sub-brand including fire-safe thermal shut-off valves with FM-approved fusible links, fully assembled ball and butterfly valve packages, pneumatic and electric actuators, and accessories and repair kits for automated industrial flow control and fire protection.
• Thermal Shut-Off Valves Fire-safe thermal shut-off valves (TSVs) with FM-approved fusible link options that automatically shut off piping systems in emergencies, protecting personnel and equipment in industrial applications.
• Pneumatic and Electric Actuators Pneumatic and electric actuators enabling seamless valve automation for remote control and rapid operation in oil and gas, chemical processing, and food production facilities.
• BI-TORQ Ball Valves Precision flow control ball valves available in manual, pneumatic, or electric actuation configurations, in brass, stainless steel, PVC, and CPVC materials for gas, air, and liquid applications.
• BI-TORQ Butterfly Valves Compact, cost-effective butterfly valves with 90-degree disc rotation providing quick shutoff for gas, air, or liquid flow, available in wafer or lug styles with manual or automated operation.
• BI-TORQ Accessories and Repair Kits Automation accessories including limit switches, electro-pneumatic positioners, solenoids, spring return handles, fusible links, NAMUR solenoids, valve positioners, and repair kits for BI-SS and PN series actuators.
• Strahman Process Valves High-performance process valves including piston-style sampling valves, ram valves, drain valves, and accessories and fittings for critical process applications in oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, food & beverage, pulp & paper, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Soft-Seated SV Series Sampling Valve Dead-space-free, non-clogging sample valves with SIL2 certification, available with NPT, flange, or insert flange connections for clean and efficient sampling or media injection.
• Metal-Seated MS Series Sampling Valve High-pressure metal-seated sample valves rated for ANSI 600/1500 and temperatures up to 1000°F, built for demanding high-temperature industrial environments.
• Quick Sample QS Series Sampling Valve Spring-loaded plunger sampling valves with quick quarter-turn operation for efficient live sample extraction in industrial processes.
• Quick Advance QA Series Sampling Valve Gear-assisted piston sampling valves with fast 1/3-turn functionality for controlled, reliable sample extraction in process lines.
• Soft Seal Piston Valves - DV & VL Series Wide temperature range (-328°F to 1000°F) drain and ram valves in stainless steel, titanium, and Hastelloy, designed to break crust and drain viscous fluids, slurries, or polymers.
• Metal & Dual Seated Piston Valves - VP Series Enhanced sealing piston valves for medium pressure and vacuum conditions, providing reliable performance in critical reactor, vessel, and tank bottom outlet applications.
• Disc Valves - VD Series Full flow bottom outlet disc valves with optional jacketing, vacuum compatibility, and custom sealing systems for demanding process drainage applications.
• Rising Disc Valves - VR Series Crust-breaking rising disc valves designed for tougher materials and demanding environments in reactor, vessel, and tank drain applications.
• Process Valve Accessories & Fittings Process valve accessories including half-coupling connectors, heat jackets, live loaded packing, nozzles, puller tools, seater tools, tamper-resistant locking devices, and live sample extraction containers.
• Strahman Certified Repair Center Services Certified repair center services for process valve maintenance and refurbishment to ensure continued reliability and performance of Strahman valves.
• GEMCO Valve Products GEMCO-branded valves for powders, dry bulk materials, and slurries, including P21 High Performance Valves, T Heavy Duty Valves, TLD Lightweight Valves, Sani K Valves, D-2 Diverter Valves, Double Dump Airlocks, custom engineered valves, flush valves, and retractable sleeve valves.

Quantifiable outcome

• $250,000 in expected savings from washdown equipment upgrade and process optimization

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GEMCO ValvecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Strahman Group acquired GEMCO Valve in August 2025 to expand presence in washdown equipment and valve automation segments. GEMCO specializes in valves for powders, dry bulk materials, and slurries. Manufacturing will transition from Middlesex, NJ to Strahman's Bethlehem, PA facility in early 2026.
• FCH Family of CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrahman Group operates as part of Flow Control Holdings (FCH) family of companies including Ace Sanitary, Flowtrend, and Steel & O'Brien. These sister companies offer complementary sanitary flow components including single-use tubing, sanitary replacement parts, and BPE fittings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Crane Co. Diversified industrial manufacturer with a major process flow technologies segment (Crane ChemPharma & Energy, Crane Supply) producing valves, actuators, and fittings. Comparable in product portfolio to Strahman's process valves and automation business.
• Flowserve Corporation: Global industrial flow control giant offering pumps, valves, seals, and automation to oil & gas, chemical, power, and water markets. Wider portfolio but overlaps with Strahman's Process Valves and BI-TORQ valve automation across severe-service and oil & gas.
• ITT Inc. Highly engineered components including industrial process equipment, motion technologies, and connect & control platforms with flow-solutions brands. Indirect overlap with Strahman's process valves and automation through engineered components for industrial customers.
• Alfa Laval: Global process equipment specialist in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling, including sanitary valves for food, dairy, and pharma. Comparable to Strahman's F&B and biotech process valve and washdown applications, though at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• GEA Group: Process equipment and components serving dairy, food, beverage, and pharma sanitary markets. Comparable to Strahman's Food & Beverage and Pharma/Biotech focus, including sanitary valves, separation, and homogenization equipment for regulated process lines.
• Spraying Systems Co. Largest manufacturer of spray nozzles and washdown systems globally, including Hydro-Pro and industrial nozzle product families. Direct overlap with Strahman's Washdown Equipment line (Hydro-Pro 150 nozzles, mixing hose stations, and industrial hoses).
• Velan Inc. Specialist industrial valve manufacturer serving severe-service applications in oil & gas, chemical, power, and pulp & paper. Comparable to Strahman's Process Valves division, including sampling, drain, and high-pressure/temperature valves for similar process industries.
• Mueller Water Products: Manufacturer of water infrastructure products including valves, hydrants, and pipe fabrication for water and wastewater utilities. Overlaps with Strahman's valve products in industrial water and wastewater service segments.
• CIRCOR International: Flow control products manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and industrial process markets with valves, pumps, and instrumentation. Comparable to Strahman's severe-service process valves and BI-TORQ automation in oil & gas, chemical, and general industrial segments.
• Pentair plc: Water and industrial flow solutions including valves, filters, and fluid handling for commercial and industrial customers. Overlaps with Strahman's washdown equipment and process valve portfolios for water, food & beverage, and general industrial markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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