Metalforms Heat Transfer
Metalforms Heat Transfer engineers and manufactures proprietary shell-and-tube and hairpin heat exchangers (TWISTED TUBE®, BROWN FINTUBE®, ALCO®, BOS-HATTEN™) and provides aftermarket parts, engineering, and field services to refineries, petrochemical plants, chemical facilities, and power generators globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2024
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Metalforms Heat Transfer does
Metalforms Heat Transfer is a Houston-based designer and manufacturer of industrial heat transfer equipment, operating as a division of Metalforms LLC within TransTech Group, a portfolio company of Bridge Industries. The company was created in September 2024 when TransTech acquired the North American business of Koch Heat Transfer and subsequently acquired Koch's international assets and intellectual property in April 2025. Its product portfolio centers on proprietary shell-and-tube and hairpin heat exchanger technologies, most notably TWISTED TUBE® (a baffle-free, self-supporting tube bundle design that eliminates flow-induced vibration and dead zones where fouling accumulates) and BROWN FINTUBE® (extended fin-tube designs delivering up to 12x the surface area of bare pipe). Supporting brands include ALCO®, BOS-HATTEN™, BAS-TEX, Smithco Hairpin, and Muirhead Engineering, all acquired from Koch. The company also produces tank heaters, enhancement devices (tube inserts, LOK-BAFFLE™ tube supports, fin surfaces), and pressure vessels, fabricated across ASME- and National Board-certified facilities in Houston, Beaumont, and Toronto totaling nearly 500,000 sq ft, plus a new Indian footprint via the Teknoflow acquisition.
Metalforms generates revenue through four streams: (1) one-time sales of engineered heat exchanger equipment and bundles; (2) aftermarket replacement parts and bundles — where it is the exclusive global source for legacy Koch Heat Transfer brands; (3) engineering, fabrication, and field service work including turnaround planning and emergency repair (24-7 support); and (4) thermal performance optimization and consulting supported by an in-house R&D facility and HTRI Xchanger Suite correlations. Pricing is custom-quoted per application; TWISTED TUBE® bundles carry a 1.4–2x premium over conventional plain-tube bundles but can deliver equivalent heat duty with two units versus three conventional units. The go-to-market combines a direct field sales force with a regional channel partner network in the Americas that the company states covers 90% of US refining capacity, supplemented by Metalforms Italia Srl in Europe and a partner network being rebuilt across Asia, the Middle East, India, and Africa.
End customers are enterprise-level operators in refining, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, midstream/LNG, storage terminals, and increasingly renewable fuels. The company is led operationally by Director of Commercial Operations Clint Martin, Sales Director Shally Rudra (a former KHT executive), and Regional Sales Manager Alvin Jones, with TransTech Group Chairman & CEO Jeff Berlin providing parent-level oversight. Capital backing comes from Bridge Industries and a JPMorgan Chase credit facility, with growth to date executed through acquisition rather than disclosed equity rounds.
Metalforms Heat Transfer firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Metalforms Heat Transfer
- Legal name
- Metalforms LLC
- Website
- https://metalformsheattransfer.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2024
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Metalforms Heat Transfer engineers and manufactures proprietary shell-and-tube and hairpin heat exchangers (TWISTED TUBE®, BROWN FINTUBE®, ALCO®, BOS-HATTEN™) and provides aftermarket parts, engineering, and field services to refineries, petrochemical plants, chemical facilities, and power generators globally.
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Metalforms Heat Transfer industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Heat Transfer Equipment
- NAICS
- Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)
- SIC
- Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), Boilers, Furnaces & Process Heating Equipment (IMAHAKAD)
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Where Metalforms Heat Transfer is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Metalforms Heat Transfer business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Heat Transfer Equipment Manufacturing & Sales: Metalforms Heat Transfer engineers and manufactures proprietary thermal technologies including TWISTED TUBE® Heat Exchangers, BROWN FINTUBE® Hairpin Heat Exchangers, Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers (BOS-HATTEN®), and Tank Heaters. Equipment is sold to refineries, chemical companies, petrochemical facilities, and other industrial process plants worldwide. Manufacturing occurs at facilities in Beaumont and Houston, Texas.
- Aftermarket Parts, Replacement Bundles & Spare Parts: Metalforms Heat Transfer serves as the exclusive global source for spare parts, replacement bundles, and full exchanger replacements for acquired Koch Heat Transfer brands including BROWN FINTUBE®, TWISTED TUBE®, ALCO®, BAS-TEX, BOS-HATTEN™, Smithco Hairpin, Muirhead Engineering, and Koch Engineering Heat Exchangers. Replacement parts are available for all acquired legacy brands.
- Engineering, Fabrication & Technical Services: The company provides thermal and mechanical engineering analysis, equipment sizing and selection, facility surveys, turnaround services, field troubleshooting, inspections, and performance evaluations. Fabrication services include custom shell & tube heat exchangers and ASME pressure vessels. Services extend across the equipment lifecycle from new design through aftermarket support.
- Thermal Performance Optimization & Consulting: Metalforms provides detailed thermal analysis and process evaluation services, mechanical engineering and design support, heat exchanger troubleshooting and optimization, and reliability-focused maintenance solutions. Technical consulting is supported by an R&D facility and HTRI Xchanger Suite.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | TWISTED TUBE® Bundle pricing relative to conventional plain tube bundle |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Metalforms Heat Transfer product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Metalforms Heat Transfer designs, engineers, and manufactures proprietary industrial heat transfer equipment including TWISTED TUBE® Heat Exchangers, BROWN FINTUBE® Hairpin Heat Exchangers, BOS-HATTEN® Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers, tank heaters, and enhancement devices. The company also provides aftermarket replacement bundles, spare parts, thermal/mechanical engineering, fabrication, and turnaround services to refineries, petrochemical plants, chemical manufacturers, power generation facilities, and midstream/LNG operators.
Product overview
Metalforms Heat Transfer is a full-service industrial heat transfer solutions provider offering a portfolio of proprietary thermal technologies acquired from Koch Heat Transfer. The core product lineup includes TWISTED TUBE® Heat Exchangers (advanced baffle-free shell and tube technology), BROWN FINTUBE® Hairpin Heat Exchangers (finned-tube designs), and conventional Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers under the BOS-HATTEN® brand. Supporting the main heat exchangers are enhancement devices (tube inserts, baffles, finned surfaces), tank heaters, and comprehensive aftermarket services including replacement bundles, spare parts, and repair. The company also operates Metalforms Italia Srl for European customers and maintains channel partner networks across the Americas.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BROWN FINTUBE®: Proprietary hairpin heat exchangers and finned tank heating products known for superior thermal efficiency and counter-current flow design.
- TWISTED TUBE®
- ALCO Products
- BOS-HATTEN®
- LOK-FLANGE®
- BAS-TEX
Products and services
- TWISTED TUBE® Heat Exchangers Advanced shell and tube heat exchangers featuring patented twisted (helically rotated) tubes in a self-supporting, baffle-free bundle. Eliminates flow-induced vibration and dead spots where fouling accumulates; increases heat transfer surface area and reduces shell-side pressure drop. Sold to refineries, chemical plants, and other industrial process operators worldwide.
- BROWN FINTUBE® Hairpin Heat Exchangers Proprietary hairpin (double pipe and multitube) heat exchangers with extended fin surfaces providing up to 12x the surface area of bare pipe. True counter-current flow design delivers superior thermal efficiency and reduced fouling. Used by refineries, petrochemical plants, and chemical manufacturers for high-pressure and high-temperature duty.
- Hairpin Heat Exchangers (Double Pipe & Multitube) Industry-standard hairpin heat exchangers in double pipe and multitube configurations with proprietary closure technologies — LOK-FLANGE® (below 1,000 psi), Separated Head Closure (cyclic/shock service), TAPER-LOK® (above 10,000 psi), and ZR™ closure. Sold to refineries, chemical plants, and industrial process operators.
- Metalforms Tank Heaters Finned-tube tank heating products (Horizontal HL/HEL, Vertical TF, Suction SBEU, Line LBEU, Bayonet BTH, Manway MTH) using steam or hot oil as heating medium. Designed for crude oil, fuel oil, lube oil, asphalt, molten sulfur, and other bulk liquid storage at terminals and midstream facilities.
- BOS-HATTEN® Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers Conventional shell and tube heat exchangers under the BOS-HATTEN® brand offering robust thermal designs, high-quality manufacturing, and proven track record of effective performance for refining and petrochemical applications.
- Aftermarket Replacement Parts, Bundles, and Repair Services Comprehensive aftermarket support including replacement tube bundles, spare parts, repair services, turnaround planning, and facility surveys for BROWN FINTUBE®, ALCO™, BOS-HATTEN™, BAS-TEX, SMITHCO™, Muirhead Engineering, and other legacy Koch Heat Transfer brands. Includes 24-7 emergency repair and after-hours parts support.
- Thermal and Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication, and Consulting Services Application engineering services including thermal and mechanical analysis, equipment sizing and selection, facility surveys, turnaround services, field troubleshooting, inspections, and performance evaluations, plus fabrication of custom shell & tube heat exchangers and ASME pressure vessels. Sold to refining, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, midstream/LNG, and industrial process customers across the equipment lifecycle.
- Metalforms Italia Srl — European Engineered Heat Exchanger Solutions European sales and fabrication entity providing engineered heat-exchanger solutions and lifecycle support for refining, petrochemical, power generation, LNG/NGL processing, and chemical production industries throughout Italy and Europe.
Quantifiable outcome
- Two TWISTED TUBE® Heat Exchangers can reliably achieve the same heat duty as three conventional bundles, reducing total number of units required, lowering installation, maintenance, and lifecycle costs
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Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Metalforms Heat Transfer technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Metalforms Heat Transfer partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, strategic and core.
- Byron Black (Industry Veteran)minorByron Black joined Metalforms as a Consultant and Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting the company's expanding portfolio of advanced heat transfer solutions and thermal engineering services. His expertise spans thermal engineering, mechanical design, refinery operations, petrochemical processing, and industrial heat exchanger technologies.
- Teknoflow Green Equipments Pvt LtdstrategicTransTech Group (parent company) acquired a controlling interest in Teknoflow Green Equipments Pvt Ltd, an India-based engineering and fabrication company headquartered in Nashik. Teknoflow delivers custom equipment including ASME pressure vessels, shell and tube heat exchangers, modular process systems, and heavy structural fabrications. This establishes TransTech's first manufacturing presence in India and adds fabrication capacity serving customers in more than 25 countries.
- Metalforms Italia SrlcoreMetalforms Italia Srl, based in Crema, Italy, is a newly launched European entity combining former Koch Heat Transfer personnel with new Metalforms talent. It provides engineered heat-exchanger solutions and lifecycle support to process industries throughout Italy and Europe, including refining, petrochemical, power generation, LNG/NGL processing, and chemical production. Serves as Metalforms Heat Transfer's primary European sales and fabrication operation.
- Beabout Brock EasleycoreChannel partner covering the US Rockies region. Headquartered in Denver with remote offices in Salt Lake City, Billings, Albuquerque, and Bismarck. Brings decades of technical expertise and deep understanding of TWISTED TUBE® and BROWN FINTUBE® heat exchanger technologies with proven track record in refinery and petrochemical markets.
- CentrocoreChannel partner covering the US Southeast region. Headquartered in Memphis with remote offices in El Dorado, Mobile, Little Rock, Shreveport, Nashville, and Knoxville. Provides plant-level technical support to customers with the most demanding heat transfer needs in refinery and petrochemical markets.
- Chem-SolvcoreChannel partner covering the US lower Midwest region. Headquartered in Saint Louis with remote office in Kansas City. Brings decades of technical expertise in complex heat transfer applications in refinery and petrochemical markets.
- Heat Transfer Specialists of LouisianacoreChannel partner serving Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. Part of an expanded channel network announced in February 2025 to strengthen customer support across key refining and petrochemical regions.
- Apogee Equipment SolutionscoreChannel partner covering Texas. Part of an expanded channel network announced in February 2025 to provide localized engineering expertise and faster response times.
- Andersen & AssociatescoreChannel partner supporting the Western United States. Part of the expanded channel network bringing decades of expertise in TWISTED TUBE® and BROWN FINTUBE® Heat Exchanger Technologies.
- Thermal Transfer Solutions Ltd.coreChannel partner serving British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in Canada. Brings extensive experience supporting complex heat transfer applications in refining, petrochemical, and industrial markets.
- Cryogenic Technology Resources (CTR)strategicTransTech Group acquired Cryogenic Technology Resources (CTR), a leading provider of engineered solutions for cryogenic and high-pressure bulk gas storage and transfer. CTR specializes in design, fabrication, installation, service, and repair of cryogenic and high-pressure bulk gas storage and transfer solutions, including cylinder filling systems and advanced automation and control technologies. Serves air separation, energy, food and beverage, and healthcare sectors.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Metalforms Heat Transfer competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval is a global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling, with a broad portfolio of shell-and-tube, plate, and brazed heat exchangers serving refining, petrochemical, and power generation. It directly competes with Metalforms Heat Transfer in industrial heat exchanger markets with comparable customer bases and similar product categories.
- Kelvion: Kelvion (formerly GEA Heat Exchangers) manufactures shell-and-tube, plate, and finned heat exchangers for refining, petrochemical, chemical, and power generation applications. It is a direct competitor with comparable product offerings, including plate and shell heat exchangers that overlap with Metalforms' portfolio.
- API Heat Transfer: API Heat Transfer designs and manufactures heat exchangers including shell-and-tube, plate, and air-cooled units for industrial process markets. It is a direct competitor serving refining, petrochemical, chemical, and power generation customers with similar product categories.
- Graham Corporation: Graham Corporation manufactures heat transfer equipment including condensers, coolers, and specialty heat exchangers for the refining, petrochemical, and defense industries. It is a direct competitor with comparable customer base and overlap in specialized refinery and petrochemical heat exchanger applications.
Broad incumbents
- Chart Industries: Chart Industries (including the former SPX Heat Transfer and Air-X-Changers brands) provides cryogenic and heat transfer solutions including brazed aluminum heat exchangers and air-cooled exchangers. It serves LNG, petrochemical, and industrial gas customers with broader product scope than Metalforms.
- ITT Inc. ITT Inc. provides industrial process equipment including heat exchangers, pumps, and valves through its Motion Technologies and Industrial Process segments. It serves chemical, petrochemical, and refining customers with a broader portfolio that includes heat transfer as one category.
- SPX Technologies: SPX Technologies (formerly SPX Heat Transfer) provides engineered solutions including heat exchangers, cooling towers, and air-cooled condensers for HVAC, industrial, and power markets. It is a broader incumbent with significant overlap in commercial and industrial heat transfer equipment.
Emerging players
- Holtec International: Holtec International designs and manufactures specialty heat exchangers and industrial equipment for energy and process industries. It has a more niche focus on nuclear, oil and gas, and specialized industrial heat transfer, partially overlapping with Metalforms' thermal engineering capabilities.
- HRS Heat Exchangers: HRS Heat Exchangers specializes in corrugated tube and scraped surface heat exchangers for challenging process applications including viscous fluids, fouling, and hygienic applications. It is an emerging player with specialized products that partially overlap with Metalforms' enhancement device and tank heater lines.
- WCR Heat Transfer (Brask): Brask Inc. designs and manufactures custom heat exchangers and heat transfer equipment for industrial process applications. It is an emerging player in the North American market with comparable product offerings to Metalforms' custom shell-and-tube heat exchanger capabilities.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Metalforms Heat Transfer
What does Metalforms Heat Transfer do?
Metalforms Heat Transfer designs, engineers, and manufactures proprietary industrial heat transfer equipment including TWISTED TUBE® Heat Exchangers, BROWN FINTUBE® Hairpin Heat Exchangers, BOS-HATTEN® Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers, tank heaters, and enhancement devices. The company also provides aftermarket replacement bundles, spare parts, thermal/mechanical engineering, fabrication, and turnaround services to refineries, petrochemical plants, chemical manufacturers, power generation facilities, and midstream/LNG operators.
Is Metalforms Heat Transfer a public or private company?
Metalforms Heat Transfer is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Metalforms Heat Transfer founded?
Metalforms Heat Transfer was founded in 2024. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Metalforms Heat Transfer based?
Metalforms Heat Transfer is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does Metalforms Heat Transfer make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Heat Transfer Equipment Manufacturing & Sales are the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Parts, Replacement Bundles & Spare Parts, engineering, Fabrication & Technical Services and thermal Performance Optimization & Consulting.
Who are Metalforms Heat Transfer's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Alfa Laval, Kelvion, API Heat Transfer and Graham Corporation. Broad incumbents are Chart Industries, ITT Inc. and SPX Technologies. Emerging players are Holtec International, HRS Heat Exchangers and WCR Heat Transfer (Brask).
Does Metalforms Heat Transfer have an API?
No public API is recorded for Metalforms Heat Transfer.
What industry is Metalforms Heat Transfer in?
Metalforms Heat Transfer's product category is Industrial Heat Transfer Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAC, Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers), with a secondary code of IMADANAF, Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components. Its NAICS code is 33241 and its SIC code is 3433.