American Piping Products

What American Piping Products does

American Piping Products is a privately held U.S. distributor of steel pipe, tube, fittings, and flanges headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri. Founded in 1995 (one source lists 1994), the company operates company-owned steel yards in Houston, Chicago, and Charlotte (Gastonia), plus a Philadelphia-area sales office. Its inventory of more than 60,000 tons across 650+ mechanical tubing sizes, and processing capacity spanning diameters from approximately 0.5" to over 48", position it among the larger independent U.S. pipe service centers. The product portfolio covers seamless and welded carbon pipe, low-temperature and chrome-moly alloy grades (SA106, SA333, SA335 including P5-P92), austenitic stainless and specialty nickel alloys, mechanical tubing (A519/4130/4140), and matched fittings and flanges.

The core capability rests on in-house value-added processing rather than pipe manufacturing. APP runs a Lincoln Electric 5-axis CNC profiler with plasma and oxy/fuel cutting, precision saw cutting at multiple yards (Wells 40", H&M band-type flame cutters, Doall and Cyclone saws), machine and flame beveling for diameters up to 54", threading up to 6", and full surface-preparation/coating services (SSPC standards, FBE, galvanizing). Testing services include ultrasonic, hydro, PMI, X-ray, and charpy/impact testing. ISO 9001:2015 and API Q1 certifications underpin quality documentation required by regulated buyers. Revenue is generated primarily from hardware sales (carbon, stainless, chrome-moly pipe, fittings, flanges) plus professional/managed services revenue from cutting, beveling, profiling, threading, coatings, testing, project management, and same-day logistics. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales (St. Louis, Philadelphia, Houston, Chicago) targeting power generation, oil & gas (upstream/midstream/downstream), gas and chemical processing, shipbuilding and pressure vessels, fabrication, and OEM segments, with quote-based pricing executed through 24/7 phone, email, website, and live-chat channels.

Name

American Piping Products

Legal name

American Piping Products Inc.

Website

https://www.amerpipe.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

American Piping Products is a U.S. distributor of steel pipe, tube, fittings, and flanges serving power generation, oil & gas, chemical processing, shipbuilding, fabrication, and OEM customers from steel yards in Houston, Chicago, and Charlotte with 60,000+ tons of in-stock inventory and in-house processing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Steel Pipe and Tube Distribution

NAICS

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD), Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC), Industrial/Process Piping & Mechanical Contracting (IMAFALAG)

Keywords

• Steel pipe distribution
• Industrial pipe fittings
• Mechanical tubing supply
• Carbon steel pipe
• Value-added pipe processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesterfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Steel Pipe and Tube Sales: Primary revenue from sale of carbon steel pipe, stainless steel pipe, chrome-moly pipe, mechanical tubing, fittings and flanges. Products sold to processing, energy, manufacturing, fabrication and construction industries. Revenue generated from product sales at various price points based on material type, specifications, and volume.
2. Value-Added Processing Services: In-house processing services including cutting to length, beveling, profiling, threading, protective coatings, testing, and project management. Services eliminate supply chain bottlenecks and reduce total project cost for customers.
3. Logistics and Project Management: Same-day shipment worldwide via road, rail, air or sea. Dedicated project managers track orders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery. Emergency services available 24/7.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

American Piping Products distributes steel pipe, tube, fittings, and flanges from a 60,000+ ton in-stock inventory, serving industrial customers in power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing, fabrication, and OEM manufacturing. The company complements its product distribution with in-house value-added processing services including cut-to-length saw cutting, beveling, CNC profiling, threading, protective coatings, testing, and project management, delivering pipe ready to install rather than just ready to ship.

Product overview

American Piping Products is a steel pipe, tube, fittings, and flanges distributor offering a diverse portfolio of products across multiple specifications. The core product lineup includes Seamless Carbon Pipe (A/SA106, A/SA53, API 5L), Welded Carbon Pipe (ERW and DSAW), Low Temperature Steel Pipe (A/SA333), Stainless Steel Pipe (A/SA312 in TP304/L and TP316/L grades), Chrome Moly Pipe (A/SA335 grades P5-P92), 4130/4140 Alloy Products, and Mechanical Tubing. The company stocks over 60,000 tons of inventory ready to ship, complemented by a comprehensive selection of fittings and flanges (A/SA234, A/SA105, A/SA182, A/SA350). Value-added processing services include cutting-to-length, beveling, profiling, threading, protective coatings (FBE, galvanizing), testing, project management, and logistics. The product portfolio serves diverse industrial markets including power generation, oil and gas (upstream/midstream/downstream), chemical processing, shipbuilding, fabrication, and OEM manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seamless Carbon Pipe Seamless carbon steel pipe for high-temperature service, available in A/SA106, A/SA53, and API 5L grades ranging from NPS 1/4" to 36" OD with wall thicknesses up to 5.500".
• Welded Carbon Pipe Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) and Double Submerged Arc Welded (DSAW) carbon steel pipe available in sizes from 2" through 72" OD.
• Low Temperature Steel Pipe A/SA333 grades designed for cold temperature service to minus 150°F, with Charpy Impact testing for cryogenic applications including LNG, refrigeration, and offshore pipelines.
• Stainless Steel Pipe Seamless and welded austenitic stainless steel pipe in grades TP304/L and TP316/L for corrosion-resistant applications in chemical, pharmaceutical, food/beverage, and power generation industries.
• Chrome Moly Pipe A/SA335 seamless ferritic alloy steel pipe for high-temperature service in power generation and petrochemical industries, available in grades P5, P9, P11, P22, P91, and P92.
• 4130 Alloy Pipe and Tube A519 4130 and 4140 alloy products for OEM and oil/gas applications using chrome and molybdenum to increase strength and wear characteristics. Available in pipe sizes 2"-12" and tube sizes 3"-18" OD.
• Mechanical Tubing Tubing manufactured to ASTM specifications (A106, A519, A513) for high-stress industrial applications including conveyor rollers, agricultural equipment, cylinders, gears, bearings, and mining. Available in over 650 sizes from 3.00" to 36.00" OD.
• Fittings and Flanges Complete range of butt weld fittings (A/SA234) and forged fittings/flanges (A/SA105, A/SA182, A/SA350) in carbon and chrome grades to match all pipe orders.
• Nickel Alloys and Specialty Products Specialty nickel alloys including Alloy 20, Alloys 200, 201, 400, 600, 625, 800, 825, and Alloy C276, plus stainless variants TP304/H, TP316/H, TP321/H, TP347/H in diameters from 1/2" to 24" NPS.
• Project Management Services Turnkey piping solutions from initial quotation to final inspection, including dedicated project teams, expedited orders, customized documentation, and coordination with project stakeholders.
• Testing Services Full-range quality testing including ultrasonic testing (UT), hydro-testing, positive material testing (PMI), X-ray, magnetic particle, liquid dye penetrant, chemical analysis, mechanical testing, impact testing, and hardness testing.
• Cutting and Saw Cutting Precision pipe cutting services using company-owned saws and flame cutters capable of cutting up to 25" OD in Chicago and multi-miter cuts in Houston.
• Beveling Services Machine and flame beveling for pipe preparation using H&M band-type flame bevelers for 14" to 54" OD and Wachs/Subsea and Tri-tool machine bevelers for pipe up to 12" OD.
• Pipe Profiling Services Custom pipe profiling using Lincoln Electric Industrial CNC Pipe Profiling Machine (5-axis model) for plasma and oxy/fuel cutting of pipe from 3.500" to 48" OD with bevels.
• Threading Services Threading service for steel pipe up to 6" in diameter for ready-to-connect installation for fluid and gas transport.
• Protective Coatings

Quantifiable outcome

• Pipe delivered cut to exact specifications, eliminating need for on-site cutting and reducing waste
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CentravisminorOthersEuropean origin mill supplier for stainless steel pipe inventory. American Piping Products sources seamless and EFW stainless pipe from Centravis mills.
• NipponminorOthersJapan origin mill supplier for stainless steel pipe. American Piping Products stocks stainless pipe from Nippon mills.
• MaruichiminorOthersJapan origin mill supplier for stainless steel pipe. American Piping Products sources stainless pipe products from Maruichi.
• WalsinminorOthersChina origin approved mill supplier for stainless steel pipe. American Piping Products carries products from Walsin mills.
• India Origin MillsminorOthersIndia origin mill suppliers for stainless steel pipe. American Piping Products stocks stainless pipe from India origin approved mills.
• ISO Certified MillsminorOthersProcurement team aggressively sources products from ISO certified mills both domestically and internationally. Traceability is maintained throughout the supply chain.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marmon/Keystone: Part of Marmon Group (Berkshire Hathaway), Marmon/Keystone is a direct competitor distributing steel pipe, tube, fittings, and flanges to similar industrial customers with value-added processing services.
• TW Metals: Specialty metals distributor of tube, pipe, bar, and fittings with value-added processing, serving aerospace, energy, and industrial OEMs — highly comparable business model to APP's industrial customer base.
• Russel Metals: Canadian-headquartered metals distributor with a strong energy and industrial pipe/tube business in North America, including value-added processing — directly comparable model and customer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Kloeckner Metals: Large multi-metal service center and distributor with carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum products and processing services; competes with APP for industrial pipe and tube customers across the U.S.
• Reliance Steel & Aluminum: Largest U.S. metals service center operator with a broad product portfolio including pipe, tube, and fittings. Competes with APP in many of the same industrial verticals at greater scale.
• Olympic Steel: U.S. metals service center with carbon flat-rolled, pipe, tube, and stainless products serving industrial customers; overlap with APP in processed metal products and similar mid-market industrial end markets.
• Zekelman Industries (Wheatland Tube, Sharon Tube): Largest independent pipe and tube manufacturer in North America, producing standard and specialty steel pipe. Competes with APP via mill-direct sales to many of the same industrial customers.
• Vallourec: Global manufacturer of premium seamless OCTG and line pipe for oil & gas, power, and industrial markets. A key upstream mill source/competitor in APP's energy and power generation verticals.
• Tenaris: Leading global manufacturer of seamless and welded steel pipe products, with significant OCTG and line pipe operations. CEO Hubbell's prior company and a major competitor in energy markets.

Regional players

• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest U.S. distributor of plumbing, PVF, and waterworks products; competes with APP for industrial pipe, valves, and fittings orders, particularly in mechanical and plumbing-heavy applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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