Elkhart Products Corporation

What Elkhart Products Corporation does

Elkhart Products Corporation (EPC) is a US-based manufacturer of copper and brass plumbing fittings, founded in 1940 and headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Elkhart, Indiana and Fayetteville, Arkansas, the latter housing a state-of-the-art continuous casting system that produces copper rod and tube. EPC is vertically integrated from US-mined copper through tube and wire fabrication to finished fittings, giving it control over quality and supply across the production chain. Its product portfolio includes wrot copper fittings (WROT, WROT DWV), cast brass and DWV fittings, cast flanges, AC-R (air conditioning/refrigeration) fittings, international specification cast brass lines, and proprietary branded lines including KLEENFIT (solder-less fittings) and PUSH (push-fit fittings compatible with Copper, PEX, and CPVC). All products are lead-free compliant under NSF/ANSI 61-G and NSF 372 certifications, satisfying California AB1953, Vermont S152, and Proposition 65 requirements.

EPC serves two primary customer segments: plumbing and HVAC contractors installing systems in residential and commercial construction, and plumbing distributors and hardware retailers supplying those contractors and DIY consumers. The company distributes exclusively through a domestic network of independent sales representatives searchable on its website, complemented by wholesale/retail channels and partnerships with industry associations such as the American Supply Association and Copper Development Association. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct sales contact, with published price lists distributed to channel partners. The company was acquired by Mueller Industries, Inc. in August 2024, operating as a subsidiary under strategic ownership.

Revenue is generated through B2B one-time sales of physical fittings and components; the business is a traditional industrial manufacturer with no software, SaaS, or AI components. Its core differentiators are domestic vertical integration, regulatory compliance for lead-free standards, and a broad product catalog spanning solder, push-fit, cast, and specialty fittings. Marketing relies on industry trade associations, social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn), and a rep-driven channel rather than direct e-commerce.

Name

Elkhart Products Corporation

Legal name

Elkhart Products Corporation

Website

https://elkhartproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Elkhart Products Corporation is a US manufacturer of copper and brass plumbing fittings, founded in 1940 and now a subsidiary of Mueller Industries. It vertically integrates from copper rod/tube casting to finished fittings, serving plumbing contractors, distributors, and hardware retailers through a domestic rep network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Copper and Brass Plumbing Fittings

NAICS

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

SIC

Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Heating Accessories & Plumbing Connection Kits (Connectors, Hoses, Traps) (IMADALAG)

Keywords

• Copper plumbing fittings
• Brass plumbing fittings
• Wrot copper fittings
• DWV fittings
• Push fit fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Copper and Brass Fittings Sales: Elkhart Products Corporation generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of copper and brass plumbing fittings and components. The company produces various product lines including wrot copper fittings, cast fittings, DWV (Drain, Waste, and Vent) products, and specialty fittings like KLEENFIT and PUSH fittings. Revenue is derived from B2B sales to distributors, contractors, and hardware retailers in the plumbing and HVAC industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elkhart Products Corporation manufactures and sells copper and brass plumbing fittings for residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing and HVAC applications. The company operates multiple product lines including WROT wrot copper fittings, CAST BRASS, CAST DWV (drain, waste, and vent), KLEENFIT solder-less fittings, PUSH push-fit fittings, AC-R air conditioning/refrigeration fittings, and international-specification fittings. Production is vertically integrated through in-house copper tube, wire, and rod manufacturing at its Elkhart, Indiana and Fayetteville, Arkansas facilities.

Product overview

Elkhart Products Corporation (EPC) is a manufacturer of copper and brass plumbing fittings, offering multiple product lines including CAST BRASS, WROT (wrot copper), KLEENFIT (solder-less fittings), and PUSH (push fit) product lines. The company manufactures AC-R (air conditioning/refrigeration), DWV (drain/waste/vent), flanges, and international-specification products. EPC vertically integrates through in-house tube and wire production for copper fitting manufacturing, with facilities in Elkhart, Indiana and Fayetteville, Arkansas. All copper fittings comply with lead-free laws as copper is naturally lead-free.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KLEENFIT: Product line of solder fittings
• WROT
• PUSH

Products and services

• WROT Copper Fittings Wrot copper fittings product line for solder applications in plumbing systems. American-made with domestically mined copper, manufactured at the Elkhart, Indiana and Fayetteville, Arkansas facilities. Used by plumbing and HVAC contractors for residential, commercial, and industrial installations.
• CAST BRASS Fittings Cast brass fittings product line for plumbing applications. Manufactured by Elkhart Products Corporation and sold to plumbing distributors, contractors, and hardware retailers.
• CAST DWV Fittings Cast Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) fittings product line used in plumbing drain and vent systems. Sold to plumbing contractors and distributors.
• CAST FLANGE Fittings Cast flange fittings product line for plumbing connection and transition applications. Sold to plumbing distributors and contractors.
• WROT DWV Fittings Wrot copper Drain, Waste, and Vent fittings product line used in plumbing drain and vent systems. Sold to plumbing contractors and distributors.
• WROT/STEEL FLANGE Fittings Wrot copper combined with steel flange fittings product line for plumbing transition applications. Sold to plumbing distributors and contractors.
• AC-R Fittings Air conditioning and refrigeration fittings product line for HVAC applications. Sold to HVAC contractors and distributors.
• KLEENFIT Solder-less Fittings Proprietary brand of solder-less copper fittings designed for quick and clean plumbing installations. Sold to plumbing contractors and distributors as a differentiated alternative to traditional soldered fittings.
• PUSH Push-Fit Fittings Push-fit fittings with a durable forged brass body, compatible with Copper, PEX, and CPVC. Installable in wet conditions, removable, and designed for quick easy installation. Reintroduced in 2026 and sold to plumbing contractors and distributors.
• INTERNATIONAL CAST BRASS Fittings International specification cast brass fittings product line for global plumbing markets. Manufactured by Elkhart Products and sold through international distribution channels.
• INTERNATIONAL CAST BRASS DWV Fittings International specification cast Drain, Waste, and Vent fittings product line for global plumbing markets. Manufactured by Elkhart Products and sold through international distribution channels.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NIBCO INC. NIBCO is one of the largest US manufacturers of copper, brass, and plastic fittings, valves, and plumbing specialties. It directly competes with Elkhart Products in wrot copper fittings and cast brass sold through wholesale plumbing distribution.
• Viega LLC: Viega manufactures press and push-fit plumbing fittings and ProPress systems widely adopted in commercial plumbing. It is a direct competitor in the push-fit and press-fit categories EPC is targeting with PUSH.
• Apollo Valves (Aalberts Hydronic Flow Control): Apollo manufactures brass and bronze valves and fittings distributed primarily through plumbing wholesalers. It directly overlaps with Elkhart's cast brass fittings portfolio.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts manufactures an extensive line of plumbing fittings, valves, and water systems components serving plumbing distributors and OEMs. It overlaps with Elkhart's copper and brass fitting portfolio, particularly in valves and water distribution components.
• SharkBite (Reliance Worldwide Corporation): SharkBite is the leading US push-to-connect fittings brand, competing directly with Elkhart's newly relaunched PUSH product line across Copper, PEX, and CPVC applications.
• Matco-Norca: Matco-Norca manufactures and imports brass, copper, and iron plumbing valves and fittings including push-fit, solder, and press-fit products. It directly competes with EPC across the same wholesale distribution channels.

Emerging players

• Uponor North America: Uponor is a leading manufacturer of PEX plumbing and radiant heating systems. Its ProPEX and related fittings compete with Elkhart's PUSH line on PEX-compatible, no-solder installation methods.

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Industries, Inc. Mueller Industries is Elkhart's parent company following the August 2024 acquisition. It is a major US copper products manufacturer with a broad portfolio including brass fittings, copper tube, plumbing brass, and OEM products — overlapping with EPC across multiple categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/elkhartproducts
• Facebookfacebook.com/elkhart-products-corporation-333693826731585
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/90240

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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