EMCO Wheaton Retail

What EMCO Wheaton Retail does

Emco Wheaton Retail Corporation is a private manufacturer and distributor of hardware equipment for environmentally safe handling of liquid petroleum at retail fueling stations. Operating under its current ownership since May 1996, the company is headquartered at 2300 Industrial Park Drive in Wilson, North Carolina, and sells through a global distributor network composed of the largest petroleum equipment distributors domestically and internationally, supplemented by 27 domestic and international field sales offices covering all 50 US states and Canadian provinces. The product line is organized into four major categories: vapor recovery and automatic nozzles, dispenser accessories, overfill prevention and spill containment devices, and valves and fittings — with adjacent offerings in manholes, vaults, monitoring wells, well protectors, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) containment. Named flagship SKUs include the A1100 Guardian dual-point overfill prevention valve, the A4005 EVR balance vapor recovery nozzle, the A0063EVR vapor shear valve, the A4119EVR coaxial SafeBreak valve, and the A1005-517SF remote fill series with double wall containment.

The product portfolio is engineered to satisfy a dense environmental regulatory stack covering federal, state, and provincial requirements. Core certifications include EPA 40 CFR Part 63 compliance, CARB Enhanced Vapor Recovery Executive Orders VR-101, VR-102, VR-104, VR-105, VR-203, VR-204, VR-207, VR-208, and VR-501, UL listings MH10206, MH17833, MH21164, and MH46838 under UL 2583, ULC listings including MH21149, Florida Department of Environmental Protection approvals EQ-414 and EQ-524, and AASHTO H20 wheel loading compliance for traffic-rated applications. Each certification acts as a procurement prerequisite for station owners, contractors, and regulators, binding the installed base to replacement SKUs within the certified matrix.

The go-to-market is a two-tier B2B model: the company sells to large petroleum equipment distributors who resell to service station contractors and end customers, while 27 field sales offices and a US-and-Canada sales representative organization provide direct contractor support, training, and specification assistance. Pricing is held confidential behind a password-protected price list. Revenue mechanics are pure hardware unit sales supplemented by aftermarket replacement parts and warranty service tracked through the WarrantyTrak serial-number portal. The customer base encompasses petroleum service stations, service station contractors, and the petroleum equipment distributor channel itself — with no named anchor end customers disclosed in the source material, and no public revenue, funding, or ownership disclosures beyond the corporate entity being privately held.

Name

EMCO Wheaton Retail

Legal name

Emco Wheaton Retail Corporation

Website

https://emcoretail.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Emco Wheaton Retail Corporation is a private Wilson, North Carolina manufacturer of certified retail petroleum fueling equipment — vapor recovery nozzles, overfill prevention valves, spill containment, manholes, and DEF systems — sold through a global distributor network and 27 field sales offices across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Petroleum Equipment Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing and distribution of retail fueling equipment sold primarily through a global distributor network. Products include vapor recovery systems, spill containment, overfill prevention valves, manholes, and accessories for service stations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EMCO Wheaton Retail is a manufacturer and supplier of retail fueling equipment for the petroleum industry, producing hardware for environmentally safe handling of liquid petroleum. Its portfolio spans vapor recovery and automatic nozzles, dispenser accessories, overfill prevention and spill containment devices, manholes, and valves and fittings, sold primarily through a global distributor network.

Product overview

EMCO Wheaton Retail is a premier manufacturer and supplier of retail fueling equipment for the petroleum industry. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware products grouped into four major categories: vapor recovery and automatic nozzles, dispenser accessories, overfill prevention and spill containment devices, and valves and fittings. Product lines include Underground Storage Tank Equipment (fill/vapor adapters, caps, OPV valves, shear valves, vents), Spill Containment (replaceable, non-replaceable, remote fill, DEF containment), Phase I/II EVR Components, Nozzles & Accessories, Manholes (composite and steel), Groundwater Equipment (vaults, monitoring wells, well protectors), and Miscellaneous items. The company also provides software tools including an OPV Calculator and Generic Bucket Selector for product configuration, plus WarrantyTrak for warranty tracking. Products are brought to market through a global distributor network and twenty-seven domestic and international field sales offices.

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Products and services

• Underground Storage Tank Equipment Complete line of equipment for underground storage tank systems including fill and vapor adapters, caps, overfill prevention valves, ball floats, extractor fittings, emergency shear valves, ball and check valves, and vents, for petroleum service stations.
• Spill Containment Spill containment devices including replaceable, non-replaceable, multi-port, remote fill, retrofit options, DEF containment, riser adapters, and replacement parts for fueling stations.
• Phase I EVR Components Enhanced Vapor Recovery Phase I components including adapters, caps, overfill prevention valves, riser seals, spill containment, and specialized tools.
• Phase II EVR Components Balance Phase II EVR components including balance vapor recovery nozzles, coaxial hose swivels, coaxial breakaway valves, vapor shear valves, and repair kits.
• Nozzles & Accessories Fuel dispensing nozzles and accessories including balance EVR nozzles, pre-EVR nozzles, hose swivels, safe breaks, and splitter/adapter hardware.
• Manholes Manhole systems including composite manholes, round steel manholes, drop-in replacement lids, steel manholes, vaults, and monitoring well manholes.
• Groundwater Equipment Groundwater monitoring equipment including steel vaults, monitoring wells, and square well protectors available in 4, 6, and 8 inch sizes.
• Miscellaneous Additional products including tools and testing equipment, sealants, and E-Stop pedestals for emergency shutoff.
• Customization Tools Web-based tools for product selection including OPV Calculator and Generic Bucket Selector for configuring overfill prevention valve and spill containment products.
• WarrantyTrak Serial number-based warranty tracking system allowing customers to verify product warranty status and expiration dates.
• A1100 Guardian Overfill Prevention Valve Guardian dual point overfill prevention system with modular design, available for various tank diameters and burial depths, compatible with E85 and standard gasoline blends.
• A0063EVR Vapor Shear Valve Emergency vapor shear valve for vapor recovery lines with double poppet design, 1.5 inch NPT underground connection and 1 inch NPT dispenser connection.
• A1005-517SF Remote Fill Series Double wall spill containment remote fill systems available in single wall Red Thread or double wall Dualoy configurations, with water-resistant cast iron lids and triple wiper seals.
• A1005-517/518 Evolution DEF Containment Stainless steel replaceable spill containment specifically designed for DEF applications with 2 inch fittings, meeting AASHTO H20 wheel loading requirements.
• A4119EVR Coaxial SafeBreak Valve Shear pin style non-reconnectable component for Balance Phase II vapor recovery systems with dual poppet design sealing both fuel and vapor paths.
• Fill & Vapor Caps Adapter caps including top seal fill caps, low profile fill caps, vapor adapter caps, tank gauge caps, and vapor test caps for Stage I vapor recovery systems.
• A0727 Square Well Protectors Square well protectors available in 4, 6, and 8 inch sizes with rain-tight caps and cast-in identification triangles, lockable with stainless steel hinges.
• A1005-764-2001 Remote Fill Vault Above ground double wall spill containment sump with adjustable leg height, removable stainless steel skirt, and hinged lockable lid for ease of access.
• A1005-905/915 Evolution Below Grade Stainless Steel Corrosion-resistant stainless steel below grade spill containers with one-piece construction, available with composite, cast iron, or diamond plate lids.
• A4005 EVR Balance Vapor Recovery Nozzle Balance EVR nozzle for Phase II vapor recovery, designed for retail fueling applications with CARB certification.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance18 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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