Arrowhead Brass

What Arrowhead Brass does

Arrowhead Brass, operating legally as Arrowhead Brass and Plumbing, LLC and rebranding toward Arrowhead Global in February 2025, is a privately held US plumbing products manufacturer founded in 1936 by Italian-born Frank V. Enterante in Los Angeles, where it still operates its own foundry at 5147 Alhambra Ave. The company designs and produces lead-free brass and stainless steel plumbing valves, hose bibs, frost-proof wall hydrants, boiler drains, washing machine valves, stop valves, and push-fit fittings, marketed under the ICEBREAKER, Arrow-Breaker, and REDIGRIP sub-brands and comprising over 1,000 certified lead-free SKUs.

Its differentiated technologies include the patented ICEBREAKER blue-vent burst mechanism for freeze-proof hydrants, the Arrow-Breaker integrated backflow-prevention design, an exclusive O-ring bonnet and stem assembly, and the REDIGRIP no-solder push-fit fitting system for copper, CPVC, and PEX. Products carry NSF/ANSI 372 lead-free, NSF/ANSI 61, ASSE 1011, and IAPMO certifications, positioning the company as an early regulatory mover in lead-free plumbing.

The business model is B2B sales-led, monetized through wholesale distribution to plumbing supply houses, shelf placement in national retail and hardware chains, direct e-commerce via arrowheadbrass.com, and a dedicated international sales function. Revenue is generated via one-time hardware sales under Net 30 wholesale terms with freight prepaid on orders over $1,500 within the continental US. Customer segments span professional contractors and plumbers, residential homeowners, professional builders, governmental agencies and municipalities, and wholesale distributors and national accounts, with no single anchor customer concentration apparent.

Name

Arrowhead Brass

Legal name

Arrowhead Brass and Plumbing, LLC

Website

https://arrowheadbrass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Arrowhead Brass is a 90-year-old, family-owned Los Angeles manufacturer of lead-free brass and stainless steel plumbing valves, hose bibs, and frost-proof wall hydrants, selling 1,000-plus certified SKUs to contractors, homeowners, builders, and municipalities through US wholesalers and national retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing Valves and Fittings Manufacturing

NAICS

Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing (332913), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

SIC

Miscellaneous Primary Metal Products (3390), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Fixtures (Faucets, Sinks & Bath Fixtures) (IMADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Alloy Steel (Stainless, Tool Steel, Electrical Steel, High-Strength/HSLA) (IMAKABAJ), Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC)

Keywords

• Lead-free plumbing valves
• Brass hose bibs
• Frost-proof wall hydrants
• Push-fit fittings
• Plumbing fittings manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Valve Sales: Sale of lead-free brass and stainless steel plumbing valves including stop valves, angle valves, ball valves, boiler drains, and washing machine valves to contractors, plumbers, and homeowners through wholesale distribution and retail channels.
2. Hydrant and Hose Bib Sales: Frost-proof wall hydrants, hose bibs, sillcocks, and specialty hydrants including the ICEBREAKER freeze-proof series and stainless steel commercial hydrants.
3. Push-Fit Fittings: REDIGRIP push-fit couplers, adapters, elbows, tees, and plugs for easy pipe connections without soldering. Sold individually and in kits.
4. Replacement Parts: Repair parts for existing Arrowhead products including stems, handles, O-rings, and specialty components. Available through parts finder tool and customer service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arrowhead Brass manufactures and sells lead-free brass and stainless steel plumbing valves, hose bibs, frost-proof wall hydrants, push-fit fittings, vacuum breakers, boiler drains, washing machine valves, and supply line accessories. The company operates its own foundry in Los Angeles and distributes its 1,000+ certified lead-free products through wholesale distributors, plumbing supply houses, national retail stores, and direct e-commerce to professional contractors, plumbers, municipalities, and homeowners.

Product overview

Arrowhead Brass (now Arrowhead Global) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of lead-free plumbing valves and brass products founded in 1936. The company offers over 1,000 certified lead-free products across several interconnected product lines: ICEBREAKER freeze-proof wall hydrants featuring patented burst-vent technology for freeze protection; commercial and residential frost-proof wall hydrants (500 Series, 486ESS, 466QTSS, 486LF); stainless steel and brass hose bibs and sillcocks (301SS, 302SS, 255XLFSS); boiler drains and washing machine valves (220LF, BD50/75 Series, WM50M, 247LF-250LF); stop valves (AS50U37C angle stop, SS50V37C straight stop); REDIGRIP no-solder push-fit fittings (tees, elbows, couplers, adapters, plugs); vacuum breakers for backflow prevention (58ABP, 589ABP); and water heater connection accessories. The company also provides Arrow-Breaker integrated backflow prevention technology, ICEBREAKER upgrade kits, and replacement parts. Products serve residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing applications with focus on lead-free compliance and freeze protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICEBREAKER: Freeze-proof wall hydrant brand featuring patented blue vent mechanism that bursts outside the wall to prevent water damage inside the home from freezing.
• Arrow-Breaker
• REDIGRIP

Products and services

• ICEBREAKER Freeze-Proof Wall Hydrants Freeze-proof wall hydrants featuring a patented blue vent mechanism designed for residential and commercial plumbing applications where freezing temperatures are a concern. Available in 4" to 14" lengths with multiple inlet connection options. Lead-free brass and copper construction.
• 500 Series Commercial Frost-Proof Wall Hydrant Commercial-grade frost-proof wall hydrant designed for heavy-duty commercial applications. Features key and outlet design with 3/4" MIP x 3/4" SWT connections.
• 486ESS Stainless Steel Frost-Proof Wall Hydrant Stainless steel frost-proof wall hydrant for demanding environments. Made from 316 stainless steel, marketed as 7x stronger than brass. Features 1/2" SWT ID x 1/2" MPT OD connections.
• 466QTSS Stainless Steel Frost Proof Hydrant Stainless steel frost-proof wall hydrant with quick-takeapart feature designed for easy maintenance and durability in harsh environments.
• 486LF Series Self-Draining Anti-Siphon Hydrants

Quantifiable outcome

• Flow rate: 14 GPM at 50 PSI for ICEBREAKER 600 Series
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• NASCARflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 February 2022Multi-year agreement as NASCAR Contingency Sponsor in both Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series. Company presents Arrowhead Brass 'Arrow Up' award at each race, recognizing the driver who improves most positions from start to finish. Season champion awarded at end of each race season.
• Rick Ware RacingflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 October 2021Partnership with Rick Ware Racing for NASCAR sponsorship. Arrowhead Brass sponsored the No. 17 Ford Mustang at Charlotte Motor Speedway Race for the Cure and No. 15 Chevrolet at Talladega Superspeedway Geico 500. Driver lineup included Joe Graff and J.J. Yeley.
• Semper Fi & America’s FundminorOthers · 6 October 2021Charity partner featured on Arrowhead Brass No. 17 car at Charlotte Motor Speedway Race for the Cure. America's Fund provides urgently needed resources for combat wounded, critically ill, and catastrophically injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.
• Jennifer Jo CobbcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 April 2021Arrowhead Brass sponsored Jennifer Jo Cobb's NASCAR Cup Series debut at Talladega Superspeedway in the No. 15 Arrowhead Brass Chevrolet. Cobb has extensive NASCAR experience with 216 Truck Series races and 31 Xfinity Series starts.
• Fastener SupplyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 April 2021Associate sponsor for Jennifer Jo Cobb's NASCAR efforts. Longtime supporter of Cobb's racing program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NIBCO: US-based manufacturer of plumbing valves, fittings, and flow control products serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Comparable in product breadth (valves, fittings, hydrants) and similar in channel mix through wholesalers and OEMs.
• Sioux Chief Manufacturing: US manufacturer of plumbing rough-in products, water service accessories, and specialty fittings. Comparable to Arrowhead in plumbing specialty manufacturing focus, OEM/private label relationships, and channel through plumbing wholesalers.
• Matco-Norca: Master distributor and private-label manufacturer of plumbing valves, fittings, and accessories. Highly comparable to Arrowhead in product breadth across valves, hose bibs, hydrants, and fittings, with overlapping wholesale distribution strategy.
• BrassCraft: Masco-owned manufacturer of brass plumbing fittings, supply lines, valves, and water heater connectors sold through wholesale and retail. Direct competitor to Arrowhead in lead-free valves, stops, and connectors for residential and commercial plumbing.
• Apollo Valves (Conbraco Industries): Manufacturer of industrial and commercial valves including backflow preventers, ball valves, and plumbing valves. Comparable to Arrowhead in valve manufacturing, certifications (ASSE, NSF), and channel through plumbing wholesalers.

Broad incumbents

• Zurn Industries (Rexnord): Manufacturer of commercial plumbing products including valves, hydrants, and water management solutions. Comparable to Arrowhead in commercial hydrant and backflow prevention products, though focused primarily on institutional and commercial construction.
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation (SharkBite): Global manufacturer of plumbing solutions including the SharkBite push-to-connect fittings brand. Directly comparable to Arrowhead's REDIGRIP push-fit product line and broader plumbing fittings portfolio, with significantly larger scale and innovation pipeline.
• Watts Water Technologies: A leading global manufacturer of plumbing, water quality, and water conservation products including valves, fittings, and backflow preventers. Directly comparable to Arrowhead's plumbing valve and hydrant product lines, though operating at much larger scale with broader portfolio.
• Mueller Industries: Diversified manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products serving plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Comparable through its brass fittings and plumbing valve offerings while operating at far greater scale across multiple metal categories.

Emerging players

• Uponor: Manufacturer of PEX plumbing systems, fittings, and water service solutions. Comparable to Arrowhead's REDIGRIP push-fit product line for PEX/CPVC/copper connections, representing a competing approach to push-fit installation technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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