What Superior Products does

Superior Products, LLC is a Cleveland, Ohio-based manufacturer of compressed gas fittings, hose assemblies, and manifold systems serving industrial, medical, and specialty gas end markets. Founded in 1946 as a general screw machine company, the firm operates two facilities — its Cleveland headquarters and a 30,000 sq ft Macro Technologies, LLC subsidiary in Kirkland, Washington (acquired 2008) — producing approximately 3,000 unique SKUs at a rate of 10-15 million pieces annually, primarily in brass and stainless steel using CNC machining and a Dürr Ecoclean closed-loop solvent cleaning system that exceeds CGA oxygen-cleanliness standards (5-6 mg/sq.ft vs. the 47.5 mg/sq.ft CGA maximum).

The company sells exclusively through a network of more than 1,030 industrial gas, welding supply, and medical gas distributors, with no direct-to-end-user sales. Core product lines include CGA brass fittings, quick connectors, flashback arrestors, hose repair kits, medical DISS fittings, pin-indexed yokes, and specialty manifold systems such as the Mighty-Max II automatic changeover manifold. Differentiated offerings include the Push2Fill quick connector (which reduced cylinder fill connection time from 10 to 2 minutes at customer Butler Gas), cryogenic quick disconnects, a patent-pending LNG fueling nozzle from Macro Technologies, the Pro-Mix proportional gas mixer, and the Fill-Tech automatic yoke clamping system. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, manufactures to Compressed Gas Association specifications, and has achieved EU Declaration of Conformity.

Superior Products generates revenue through hardware sales of standard catalog products and custom/OEM engineered solutions on a quote-based pricing model, with no disclosed list pricing. Since December 28, 2021 the firm has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation within its OPW segment, following Dover's acquisition of RegO and Acme Cryogenics. Prior to that, it was controlled by Superior Holding, LLC, which received the U.S. Department of Commerce President's "E" Award for Exports in 2013 in recognition of 150% CAGR in export sales since 2010. The company serves 1,000+ customers across welding/fabrication, hospital/healthcare, beverage, and emerging cryogenic/LNG/hydrogen verticals.

Name

Superior Products

Legal name

Superior Products, LLC

Website

https://superiorprod.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Superior Products, LLC manufactures compressed gas fittings, hose assemblies, and manifold systems for industrial, medical, and specialty gas end markets from Cleveland, Ohio. The 1946-founded firm sells through 1,000+ distributors and has been a Dover Corporation (OPW) subsidiary since December 2021.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compressed Gas Fittings and Manifolds

NAICS

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Compressed gas fittings
• Medical gas fittings
• Gas manifold systems
• Industrial welding supplies
• Cryogenic gas equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compressed Gas Fittings: Sale of compressed gas fittings including CGA brass fittings, quick connectors, hose repair kits, flashback arrestors, and related components. Products are manufactured to CGA specifications and sold through distributor network.
2. Gas Manifold Systems: Sale of gas manifold systems including automatic changeover manifolds, manual simplex and duplex brass manifold systems, and custom manifold configurations.
3. Hose Assemblies: Sale of high-pressure hose assemblies, medical hose assemblies, and specialty hose products with customization options.
4. Custom/OEM Products: Custom OEM products and engineered solutions for specific facility requirements. Collaborates with customers to produce custom parts within compressed gas capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Superior Products manufactures compressed gas fittings, assemblies, and manifolds serving industrial, medical, and specialty gas industries since 1946. The company produces approximately 3,000 unique parts, primarily machined from brass and stainless steel, including CGA brass fittings, quick connectors, flashback arrestors, hose assemblies, medical DISS fittings, pin-indexed yokes, automatic changeover manifolds, and custom engineered products such as cryogenic quick disconnects and LNG fueling nozzles. Manufacturing capacity stands at 10 to 15 million pieces annually, with operations in Cleveland, Ohio and Kirkland, Washington.

Product overview

Superior Products is a manufacturer of compressed gas fittings, assemblies, and manifolds serving the industrial, medical, and specialty gas industries since 1946. The company offers three main product lines: Industrial Gas Fittings (CGA brass fittings, quick connectors, flashback arrestors, hose repair kits, pigtails, and high-pressure hoses), Medical Gas Fittings (DISS fittings, yokes, medical hoses, and medical quick connectors), and Specialty Gas Management Systems (manifold systems including the Mighty-Max II automatic changeover manifold). The portfolio also includes custom engineered products such as relief valves, flow controls, cryogenic quick disconnects, the Push2Fill quick connector, Fill-Tech automatic yoke clamping system, and Pro-Mix proportional gas mixer. The company provides technical documentation including Industrial, Gas Manifold, Medical/Hospital, and Cross Reference catalogs. With approximately 3,000 unique parts and manufacturing capabilities of 10-15 million pieces annually primarily in brass and stainless steel, the company operates as part of the Dover Corporation (OPW) following a 2021 acquisition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Gas Fittings Compressed gas fittings for industrial applications including CGA brass fittings (low and high pressure), adaptors, bushings, couplers, and components manufactured to Compressed Gas Association specifications for industrial gas distributors and welding supply companies.
• Medical Gas Fittings Medical gas fittings and hose assemblies for healthcare facilities including DISS (Diameter Index Safety System) fittings, pin-indexed yokes, and medical hose assemblies used in hospitals, doctors' offices, dental practices, and veterinary clinics.
• Specialty Gas Management Systems Gas manifold systems and accessories for specialty gas distribution, including manually operated simplex and duplex brass manifold systems for continuous gas supply management.
• Quick Connectors Quick connect fittings with durable brass coupling pins designed for rapid connection and disconnection of compressed gas systems in industrial and medical applications.
• Hose Repair Kits Repair kits for compressed gas hoses including hose splicers for maintenance and repair of industrial gas delivery systems.
• Flashback Arrestors Safety devices preventing reverse flow of oxygen or fuel gas in welding and cutting systems, protecting against flashbacks and pressure buildup in torch and regulator setups.
• DISS Fittings Diameter Index Safety System (DISS) fittings rated for medical gases (200 psi max), vacuum, and evacuation services, consisting of body adaptors, nipples, and nuts for healthcare gas systems.
• Pigtails and High Pressure Hoses Flexible hose assemblies for high-pressure compressed gas transport, including pigtail configurations for cylinder connections, configured via the online Pigtail Configurator tool.
• Pin-Indexed Yokes Pin-indexed yokes for medical gas cylinder connections, designed for use with all medical gases in healthcare facilities.
• Medical Hoses Flexible hose assemblies configured for medical gas delivery in hospital and healthcare applications, offered with customization options through the online configurator.
• Mighty-Max II Automatic Changeover Manifold Fully automatic changeover manifold designed to ensure continuous gas supply without interruption; compact size ideal for welding, beverage, medical, and laboratory applications.
• Custom Engineered Products Collaborative custom parts engineering service offering relief valves, flow controls, CNC air spindles, cryogenic quick disconnects, and custom manifold gas systems designed to specific customer facility requirements.
• Pro-Mix Proportional Gas Mixer Gas mixing system for producing precise gas mixtures on-site, offering accuracy and affordability as an alternative to pre-mixed gases.
• Fill-Tech Automatic Yoke Clamping System Automatic system for medical cylinder filling that uses hydraulic force to seal yokes to post valves, reducing labor time in cylinder filling operations.
• Push2Fill Quick Connect One-push operation quick connector for gas cylinder filling, reducing connection time from 10 minutes to 2 minutes; designed to reduce carpal tunnel syndrome risk associated with hand-tight connections.
• LNG Fueling Nozzle Patent pending LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Fueling Nozzle manufactured by Macro Technologies subsidiary; designed for reliability and manufacturability with safety and user-friendly features, lighter weight, and fewer icing issues than competing nozzles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced manual labor for cleaning from 15 hours to 1 hour per day through automated Dürr Ecoclean system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Macro Technologies, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Superior Products acquired Macro Technologies in 2008. Macro Technologies, based in Kirkland, WA, manufactures proprietary quick connects, relief valves, stainless hoses, and shutoff valves for compressed and cryogenic gases. The acquisition enabled Superior Products to expand into LNG and CNG fueling markets, with 60% of combined revenue now coming from medical market.
• WEMCO (Welding Equipment Manufacturers Committee)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBob Ranc Sr., Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, inducted as President of WEMCO. WEMCO is an association of welding manufacturers and an American Welding Society Standing Committee. Provides forum for senior management of welding equipment manufacturers to promote understanding of market trends, share solutions, and enhance the image of welding as a career.
• Compressed Gas Association (CGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuperior Products is an active member of the Compressed Gas Association. CGA is responsible for almost all aspects relating to compressed gas safety and handling. All Superior Products fittings and equipment are manufactured to CGA specifications.
• American Welding Society (AWS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in AWS. Bob Ranc Sr. serves on WEMCO, an AWS Standing Committee. AWS is dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes.
• AG IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAG Industries purchased SP Medical Sleep, Filter, and Oxygen Accessories product lines from Superior Products' sister company SP Medical LLC. AG Industries now supplies non-metallic sleep, filter, and oxygen accessories from their facility in St. Louis.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Western Enterprises: Western Enterprises is a direct competitor in compressed gas fittings, quick connects, medical gas hose assemblies, and CGA fittings for industrial and medical applications. Overlaps almost one-for-one with Superior Products' core catalog, including oxygen-clean manufacturing and DISS/pin-indexed medical fittings.
• RegO: Sister company under Dover's OPW segment; manufactures cryogenic valves, regulators, and LPG/cryogenic gas handling equipment. Closely comparable in safety-critical gas components and end markets, with potential product-line overlap that makes RegO both a partner and a competitive reference point for Superior.
• Acme Cryogenics: Acme Cryogenics, also part of Dover OPW alongside Superior, designs and manufactures cryogenic gas handling equipment, valves, and manifolds. Highly comparable to Macro Technologies' cryogenic quick connects and transfer hoses, especially for LNG/medical/industrial gas applications.
• CONCOA: CONCOA manufactures gas regulation, distribution, and manifold systems for industrial, medical, and specialty gas applications. Directly comparable in automatic changeover manifolds, gas management systems, and CGA-compliant fittings, competing for many of the same distributor and end-customer accounts.
• Gentec: Gentec (part of Messer Group) designs and manufactures gas regulation and distribution equipment, manifolds, and fittings for industrial and medical gas applications. Comparable in CGA fittings, changeover manifolds, and medical gas products, with strong presence in European and international markets.

Broad incumbents

• Harris Products Group: Harris Products Group (a Lincoln Electric subsidiary) is a major manufacturer of welding, cutting, and gas regulation equipment, including torches, regulators, and gas distribution fittings. Overlaps with Superior on welding gas fittings, flashback arrestors, and high-pressure hose assemblies as part of a broader industrial gas portfolio.
• GCE Group (Gas Control Equipment): GCE Group is a global manufacturer of gas control and regulation equipment, including welding and medical gas fittings, flashback arrestors, and quick connectors. Comparable to Superior's industrial and medical gas product lines and serves similar distributor and OEM customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
• Chart Industries: Chart Industries is a large diversified cryogenic equipment manufacturer serving industrial gas, LNG, and biomedical markets. Overlaps with Macro Technologies' cryogenic quick disconnects and LNG fueling components, with a much broader portfolio in cryogenic heat exchangers, storage, and distribution.
• Victor Technologies (ESAB): Victor Technologies, now part of ESAB, is a global manufacturer of cutting, welding, and gas regulation equipment. Comparable to Superior on welding gas fittings, regulators, and torch accessories, with a much broader equipment portfolio spanning fabrication shops and industrial production.

Emerging players

• Crumpton Industrial & Medical Gas Equipment: Crumpton Industries supplies medical and industrial gas fittings, manifolds, and hose assemblies to distributors and gas companies. A smaller, more specialized competitor with a comparable focus on CGA fittings and medical gas distribution products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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