Name

hilmor

Legal name

hilmor

Website

https://hilmor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVACR Tools

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Parts & Supplies Retail (Thermostats, Filters, Ducting) (CRAIADAI), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)

Keywords

• HVACR tools
• Refrigeration equipment
• Manifold gauges
• Vacuum pumps
• Leak detection

Headquarters

HQ city

Duluth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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. HVAC/R Tool Sales: Direct sales of professional HVAC/R tools through e-commerce and marketplace channels. One-time hardware purchase model with no subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

hilmor designs, manufactures, and distributes professional-grade HVACR tools sold under the hilmor brand, organized into seven product categories: Tube Working Tools (flaring, swaging, bending, cutting), Service Equipment (vacuum pumps, recovery machines, leak detectors, refrigerant scales, vacuum gauges, lineset cleaners), Hand Tools (hex keys, nut drivers, screwdrivers, utility knives, wrenches and pliers), Sheet Metal Tools (snips, bending and braking, specialty fabrication), Manifold Gauges and Hoses (manifolds, gauges, hoses, valve core removal tools), Tool Storage and Cases, and Work Lighting. Many tools are designed for A2L refrigerant compatibility, and the portfolio is targeted at professional HVAC/R service technicians and contractors in the United States and Canada.

Product overview

Hilmor is a manufacturer of professional-grade HVACR tools owned by DiversiTech Corporation. The product portfolio consists of standalone mechanical tools organized into seven core categories: Tube Working Tools (flaring, swaging, bending, and cutting equipment for copper and plastic tubing), Service Equipment (vacuum pumps, leak detectors, refrigerant scales, vacuum gauges, lineset cleaners, and recovery machines), Hand Tools (hex keys, multi-tools, nut drivers, screwdrivers, utility knives, and wrenches & pliers), Sheet Metal Tools (snips, bending/braking tools, and specialty fabrication equipment), Manifold Gauges and Hoses (manifolds, gauges, hoses, and valve core removal tools including the HDM-1 Digital Manifold), Tools Storage and Cases (totes, bags, backpacks, and pouches), and Work Lighting (portable lights and spotlights). Many products are A2L-certified or A2L-compatible for use with next-generation low-GWP refrigerants. The offering is a platform of separate tool categories rather than an integrated software or hardware system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tube Working Tools Comprehensive tube working solutions including flaring, swaging, bending, and cutting tools for copper and plastic tubing used by HVAC/R technicians and contractors.
• Service Equipment HVAC service equipment including vacuum pumps, refrigerant scales, leak detectors, vacuum gauges, lineset cleaners, and brushless recovery machines for HVAC/R diagnostics and refrigerant management.
• Hand Tools Premium hand tools for HVAC/R professionals including hex keys, multi-tools, nut drivers, screwdrivers, utility knives, wrenches and pliers designed for jobsite durability.
• Sheet Metal Tools Sheet metal fabrication tools including aviation snips, folding and braking tools, pocket brakes, hand seamers, crimpers, duct stretchers, duct knives, hole cutters, and slitting tools.
• Manifold Gauges and Hoses Manifolds, gauges, refrigerant hoses, ball valve hoses, hose adapters, and valve core removal tools for refrigerant management in HVAC/R systems.
• Digital Manifold (HDM-1) Digital manifold engineered for precision HVAC/R diagnostics, fully compatible with A2L refrigerants. Features 88 pre-loaded refrigerant profiles, real-time calculations of superheat, subcooling, saturation temperatures, line temperatures, and system pressures, with a glass-filled nylon housing and rubber over-mold for field durability.
• Digital Adjustable Torque Wrench Digital torque wrench designed to reduce risk of refrigerant leaks from over or under tightening flare nuts on mini-split systems. Features a digital screen for torque accuracy, 9 memory settings, and light/sound indicators when desired torque is achieved.
• Battery Powered Vacuum Pump (BVP2CFM) A2L-compliant battery-powered vacuum pump for HVAC/R system evacuation. Powered by rechargeable 18V 9Ah Lithium-Ion battery, designed to pull vacuum down to 25 microns with patented sloped front housing for easy oil changes.
• Brushless Refrigerant Recovery Machine Brushless refrigerant recovery machine using 1.0 HP brushless DC motor technology, ensuring reliable and fast refrigerant recovery while reducing maintenance needs. Compatible with multiple refrigerant types.
• Hydraulic Compact Swage Tool Pistol-shape hydraulic compact swage tool with innovative hydraulic mechanism and release button for one-handed operation without fatigue. Provides power to swage 2-1/8 inch tubing with control for 1/4 inch without splitting.
• Wireless Refrigerant Scale (RSWL220) Wireless refrigerant scale for accurate refrigerant charging and recovery measurements, with wireless remote operating up to 130 ft away, LED backlit screen display, and readings in 0.2 oz increments.
• Dual Readout Thermometer Manifold-compatible compact thermometer with two readings to simplify superheat and subcool calculations. Sold with two K-style thermocouple clamps.
• Tools Storage and Cases Tool storage solutions including HVAC totes, tool center bags, backpacks, and zipper pouches for organizing and protecting tools on jobsites.
• Work Lighting HVAC work lights including spotlights, portable work lights, pivoting lights, and compact work lights with various lumen outputs for jobsite illumination.
• Work Gloves HVAC/R general purpose gloves and sheet metal gloves with cut-resistant fabric and flexible materials.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered parent, regional and primary.

• DiversiTech CorporationparentOthershilmor is a brand owned and operated by DiversiTech Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of HVAC/R equipment and accessories. The parent company provides corporate infrastructure, distribution channels, and brand backing for the hilmor tool line.
• AlltempregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distribution partner handling hilmor products for Canadian customers. Located in Pickering, Ontario with phone support and toll-free number for Canadian customer convenience.
• AmazonprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary e-commerce marketplace partner for hilmor products. Products feature 'Buy Now' buttons linking directly to Amazon listings, making Amazon a key sales channel for reaching individual technicians and smaller HVAC businesses.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yellow Jacket (Ritchie Engineering): Yellow Jacket is the most established direct competitor in HVAC/R service tools, offering manifolds, recovery machines, vacuum pumps, leak detectors, and gauges. Highly comparable product portfolio and target customer base (professional HVAC/R technicians), with particularly direct overlap in hilmor's core manifold/gauge and recovery equipment categories.
• Fieldpiece Instruments: Fieldpiece builds professional-grade HVAC/R diagnostic instruments, including wireless manifolds, recovery machines, vacuum gauges, and refrigerant scales. Directly competes with hilmor in the digital/instrumentation tier of HVAC/R tools, with similar emphasis on technician-focused innovation.
• Robinair (Bosch Automotive Service Solutions): Robinair is a long-standing manufacturer of HVAC/R service equipment including refrigerant recovery, recycling, and recharging machines. Strong overlap with hilmor's recovery machines and service equipment lines, targeting the same professional technician buyer.
• Supco (Sealed Unit Parts Co.): Supco manufactures HVAC/R service tools and replacement parts including vacuum pumps, thermometers, and manifold-related accessories. Directly comparable as an HVAC/R specialty tool supplier with similar distribution through professional channels.
• UEi Test Instruments: UEi designs and manufactures professional-grade HVAC/R diagnostic instruments including digital manifolds, clamp meters, and combustion analyzers. Direct overlap with hilmor's instrumentation tier and competes in the connected/digital tool category.
• CPS Products (DiversiTech): CPS Products, owned by DiversiTech (hilmor's parent), manufactures HVAC/R tools, refrigerant recovery, and diagnostic equipment including the iconic Viper and BlackMax recovery machines. Sister-brand level overlap with hilmor in service equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Milwaukee Tool (TTI): Milwaukee Tool offers a broad professional power tool and hand tool portfolio that increasingly includes HVAC/R-specific hand tools, lighting, and storage. While not a pure-play HVAC/R brand, Milwaukee's contractor relationships and brand strength make it a key adjacent incumbent influencing hilmor's competitive set.
• Klein Tools: Klein Tools is a leading professional hand tool brand with deep penetration among electricians and HVAC/R technicians. Overlaps with hilmor's hand tools, hex keys, screwdrivers, and wrenches categories, though Klein is a broader trade tools incumbent rather than HVAC/R specialist.
• DEWALT (Stanley Black & Decker): DEWALT is a major power tool and accessories brand with growing HVAC/R contractor offerings, including impact drivers, cutting tools, and work lighting. Competes with hilmor in work lighting and cordless power tool-adjacent categories on shared jobsites.

Others

• DiversiTech Corporation: DiversiTech is hilmor's parent company and a manufacturer/distributor of HVAC/R equipment, accessories, and chemicals. While not a direct competitor, DiversiTech's broader HVAC component offerings and distribution network are the channel and corporate infrastructure behind hilmor's reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hilmortools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DiversiTechCorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/hilmortools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/114968
• Instagraminstagram.com/hilmortools

Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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