Ayrshire

What Ayrshire does

Ayrshire, Inc. is a privately held, woman-owned industrial construction and maintenance company founded in 1978 and headquartered in Chardon, Ohio, with a secondary office in Ashtabula. The company delivers a unified portfolio of seven specialized trade services—process piping (ASME B31.3), rigging and relocation (NCCCO certified), structural steel (AWS D1.1), installation and demolition, 24/7 plant maintenance, code-stamped pressure vessel and boiler work (ASME S, U, and National Board R stamps), and sandblast and protective coating—designed to be sourced together as complete project solutions for industrial facility owners. Its customer base consists of enterprise operators in chemical processing, energy and utilities, heavy manufacturing, and industrial gases, including Duke Energy, Air Products, Lubrizol, INEOS Pigments, GOJO Industries, and Tremco Construction Products Group.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, custom-quoted industrial construction engagements (with documented budget tiers up to over $1,000,000) complemented by recurring plant maintenance agreements and 24/7 emergency support contracts that provide subscription-like revenue stability. The company operates a bid-driven enterprise field sales motion, with customers submitting detailed project scopes through an online bid request form, supported by direct phone consultation. Its service geography covers Northeast Ohio, Central Ohio, Northern Ohio, and surrounding states including Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Indiana. The business is led by President Elizabeth Darling-Ruple (since 2024), with Vice President Brian Boehnlein (25+ year tenure) overseeing field operations.

Technically, Ayrshire differentiates on codified craftsmanship (the 'Ayrshire Way'), a stack of regulated certifications that few regional competitors hold simultaneously, and a 2,000 sq ft temperature-controlled coating facility paired with a 1,300 sq ft blasting area. Its core technology is skilled-trades execution rather than software or platform IP; there are no disclosed AI/ML, data, or software products. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent entity, or institutional investors.

Name

Ayrshire

Legal name

Ayrshire, Inc.

Website

https://ayrshireinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ayrshire, Inc. is a privately held, woman-owned industrial construction and maintenance company founded in 1978, providing ASME-certified process piping, rigging, structural steel, code-stamped vessel work, and 24/7 plant maintenance to enterprise operators in chemical processing, energy, and heavy manufacturing across Ohio and the broader Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Construction & Maintenance Services

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310), Building Equipment Contractors (2382)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Tank, Vessel & Pipeline Inspection/Cleaning/Repair (API/ASME) (IMAIACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pressure Vessels, Columns & Storage Tanks (ASME/Process Vessels) (IMAHAEAF), Refinery & Petrochemical O&M / Maintenance Outsourcing (EUAEAGAG), Crane & Hoist Installation, Inspection & Maintenance Services (IMAHAJAM)

Keywords

• Industrial construction services
• Process piping fabrication
• Plant maintenance contracts
• Structural steel erection
• Pressure vessel fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashtabula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Construction Services: Project-based revenue from custom pipe fabrication, facility installations and retrofits, structural steel work, rigging and relocation, and installation/demolition services. Revenue is generated through one-time project engagements with quotes based on project scope, timeline, and complexity.
2. Plant Maintenance Agreements: Recurring maintenance contracts providing around-the-clock plant maintenance services to avoid costly outages. Includes routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and preventive maintenance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ayrshire provides industrial construction and maintenance services to chemical processing, energy, manufacturing, and heavy industrial facilities across Ohio and surrounding states. Its offering spans seven integrated service lines—Process Piping fabrication/installation, Rigging & Relocation, Structural Steel erection, Installation/Demolition, Plant Maintenance, ASME/National Board code-stamped pressure vessel work, and Sandblast/Paint coating—delivered as custom-scoped projects with optional recurring maintenance agreements. The company combines skilled tradespeople with regulatory certifications (ASME S/U and R stamps, NCCCO, AWS D1.1, ASME B31.3, OSHA) to execute facility builds, retrofits, equipment relocations, and 24/7 maintenance support.

Product overview

Ayrshire is an industrial construction and maintenance company offering a unified portfolio of specialized trade services. The core offering consists of seven integrated service lines: Process Piping (ASME B31.3 certified fabrication and installation), Rigging & Relocation (NCCCO certified crane operations), Structural Steel (AWS D1.1 fabrication and erection), Installation/Demolition, Plant Maintenance (24/7 support), Code Work (ASME S/U and National Board R stamp certifications), and Sandblast/Paint (surface preparation and coating). These services are designed to work together holistically—enabling clients to source complete project solutions from a single provider, from initial steel erection and piping installation through to equipment rigging, code-certified vessel work, and protective coating application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Process Piping ASME B31.3 certified process piping fabrication and installation services covering high-pressure, high-temperature systems to low-pressure utility lines. Worked across carbon steel, stainless steel, monel, inconel, and specialty alloys. Target customers are chemical processing, energy, and heavy manufacturing operators needing code-compliant process piping for new builds and retrofits.
• Rigging & Relocation Heavy machinery rigging and equipment relocation services provided by NCCCO certified crane operators with professionally engineered and certified rigging equipment, following OSHA safety protocols. For industrial and manufacturing facilities moving heavy equipment, manufacturing lines, conveyors, and process assets.
• Structural Steel Fabrication and erection of supporting steel structures, including steel replacement and reinforcement for existing structures, adhering to OSHA Steel Erection Standards and AWS D1.1. For industrial facilities needing new structural steel or modification of existing structures.
• Installation / Demolition Precision machinery installation and safe equipment demolition including manufacturing line placement, conveyor systems, heavy machinery positioning, tank installation, and controlled demolition with OSHA compliance. For manufacturing and industrial facilities planning equipment swaps, line reconfigurations, or facility modifications.
• Plant Maintenance Around-the-clock plant maintenance services including routine maintenance agreements, emergency repairs, preventive maintenance programs, and equipment inspections designed to prevent costly outages. For industrial plant operators needing reliable ongoing facility support with 24/7 availability.
• Code Work ASME certified pressure vessel fabrication and repair services holding ASME S and U stamps and National Board R stamp, enabling fabrication and repair of pressure vessels, boilers, and power piping in carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloys. For industrial customers requiring code-stamped boiler and pressure vessel work.
• Sandblast / Paint Complete surface preparation and protective coating services utilizing a 2,000 sq ft temperature-controlled coating facility and 1,300 sq ft blasting area, offering 3-coat zinc-epoxy-urethane systems, high temperature coatings, epoxies, polyurethanes, and phenolic coatings. For industrial assets requiring corrosion protection, surface preparation, and specialty coating systems.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public safety, specialty services, and industrial contractor with significant exposure to industrial mechanical services and life safety. Overlaps with Ayrshire on industrial maintenance and specialty contracting.
• EMCOR Group: Large publicly traded mechanical and electrical construction services firm with industrial, utility, and commercial exposure. Overlaps with Ayrshire on mechanical/industrial site work but operates at much broader scale and scope.
• MYR Group: Specialty electrical construction services provider serving utility and industrial markets. Compares on industrial construction contracting, though primarily electrical rather than mechanical.
• Quanta Services: Infrastructure construction provider with significant energy and industrial services exposure. Comparable to Ayrshire on industrial/O&M contracting for utility and energy customers, though much larger and more diversified.
• IES Holdings: Electrical and mechanical contracting group serving commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets. Comparable in industrial mechanical contracting but with a broader electrical emphasis.

Direct peers

• Matrix Service Company: Provider of construction and maintenance services for industrial and energy markets, including storage tank, terminal, and process facility work. Comparable to Ayrshire in ASME code work, tank/vessel services, and downstream/chemical customer base.
• Shimmick Construction: Civil, heavy industrial, and water infrastructure contractor with heavy mechanical and structural steel work. Compares to Ayrshire on structural steel erection and heavy industrial installation scopes.
• BrandSafway: Industrial services company providing scaffolding, access, insulation, coatings, and rigging for refinery, petrochemical, and power customers. Comparable service portfolio and customer base, though at significantly larger scale.
• Turner Industries: Large industrial construction and maintenance contractor serving petrochemical, refining, and energy clients across the U.S. Gulf Coast and beyond. Directly comparable to Ayrshire in service mix (scaffolding, piping, equipment setting, maintenance) and customer verticals.

Regional players

• Sterling Industrial: Regional industrial contractor providing process piping, structural steel, equipment installation, and maintenance to chemical and manufacturing customers. Closely aligned with Ayrshire's service mix and mid-Atlantic/Midwest customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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