UPSCO

What UPSCO does

UPSCO Inc., founded in 1965 and headquartered in Moravia, New York, is a custom fabricator, product distributor, and service provider serving the natural gas utility infrastructure market across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Appalachians, and Midwest regions of the United States. The company's core manufacturing capability centers on prefabricated meter sets — including full rotary, high pressure, medium/low pressure residential, farm tap, coined end, midrange, and multi-meter manifold configurations — produced in-house with API 1104 certified welding, robotic welding systems, mandrel bending, 100% pressure testing, hydrostatic testing, x-ray/magnetic particle inspection, and a proprietary marine-grade electrostatic coating process. The facility operates as a Weld Center of Excellence supported by parametric modeling-based engineering services.

Beyond fabrication, UPSCO distributes a broad catalog of complementary products through partnerships with 15+ manufacturers (including McElroy pipe fusion equipment, King Innovation and Reed pipe cutters, Footage Tools squeeze-off tools, CETCO drilling products, MBW vapor extraction, Caldertech electrofusion, CSNRI live leak repair, Balon valves, Trenton anti-corrosion wraps, and others), covering the full meter-to-main scope of underground pipeline infrastructure. The company also runs an authorized McElroy service center offering repair, refurbishment, rental, training, and equipment financing.

Revenue is generated through quote-based one-time hardware sales (custom fabrications and distributed products) and professional services (equipment service/repair, rentals, financing). UPSCO sells primarily through a field sales model — a nine-person regional sales team covering defined U.S. territories — targeting three core customer verticals: natural gas utilities, natural gas contractors, and material integrators. Following its April 2023 acquisition by Core & Main Inc. (NYSE: CNM), UPSCO operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Core & Main LP while retaining its brand, regional sales structure, and 51–100 employee operating footprint.

Name

UPSCO

Legal name

UPSCO Inc.

Website

https://upscoinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UPSCO is a 60-year-old custom fabricator and distributor of prefabricated natural gas meter sets, pipeline products, and pipe fusion equipment, serving utilities, contractors, and material integrators across the eastern and midwestern United States. Now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Core & Main (NYSE: CNM).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Gas Utility Infrastructure

NAICS

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Customer Premise Equipment Interfaces (Regulators, ERTs/Modules & Indoor/Outdoor Meter Sets) (EUAJACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Service Lines, Connections & Customer Hookups (New Taps) (TLAGADAF), Service Renewals, Relocations & Upgrades (Capacity/Pressure Changes) (EUAJACAB)

Keywords

• Prefabricated meter sets
• Natural gas infrastructure
• Pipe fusion equipment
• Meter set fabrication
• Underground utility products

Headquarters

HQ city

Moravia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metering Fabrications Manufacturing: UPSCO manufactures custom prefabricated meter sets, rotary meter sets, high pressure meter sets, residential meter sets, farm tap assemblies, and midrange meter sets with or without bypass. Revenue is generated through direct product sales with customization options ranging from standard designs to fully tailored assemblies.
2. Natural Gas Products Distribution: Distribution of natural gas tools, products, and accessories including corrosion protection, damage prevention, valves, fittings, and pipe products from multiple manufacturer partners. Products range from the meter to the main and gathering lines.
3. Tools & Equipment Distribution & Service: Sales and distribution of pipe fusion equipment (McElroy), pipe cutters, directional drilling tools, squeeze-off tools, and related accessories. Also includes authorized McElroy service center, equipment repair, refurbishment, and rental options.
4. Equipment Service & Repair: Full-service repair capabilities for McElroy fusion machines including troubleshooting, repair, refurbishment, and re-build services. UPSCO is an authorized McElroy service center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UPSCO manufactures custom prefabricated meter sets and metering fabrications for natural gas utilities (rotary, high pressure, residential, farm tap, midrange, and multi-meter manifolds) and distributes natural gas products (anti-corrosion, damage prevention, valves, fittings, and pipe) along with pipe fusion and gas-utility tools and equipment from manufacturer partners. The company operates an authorized McElroy service center and provides related services including equipment rental, repair, refurbishment, API 1104 certified welding, engineering design, and custom packaging/inventory management for utilities, contractors, and material integrators across the Eastern and Midwestern United States.

Product overview

UPSCO is a manufacturing, distribution, and service company serving the natural gas utility and underground infrastructure industries since 1965. The core product portfolio centers on prefabricated meter sets (Full Rotary Meter Sets, High Pressure Prefabricated Meter Sets, Medium/Low Pressure Residential Meter Sets, Farm Tap, Coined End sets, Midrange sets, Multi-Meter Manifolds) and accessories (Foundation Brackets, Pipe Support Rollers, Gas Shut-off Valves, Blo-Vents, Flange Isolation Kits). The company distributes a broad range of tools and equipment including McElroy pipe fusion machines, pipe cutters, squeeze off tools (Footage Tools), trenchless/directional drilling products (CETCO), and other gas utility equipment (MBW vapor extraction, pressure testers). UPSCO operates a Weld Center of Excellence providing API 1104 certified welding, leak testing, and engineering services. The company also offers McElroy equipment rental, service and repair, and equipment financing. All of these offerings are sold and serviced through a network of regional sales managers across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Appalachians, and Midwest regions of the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prefabricated Meter Sets (Rotary, High Pressure, Residential, Farm Tap, Midrange, Multi-Meter Manifolds) Custom and standard prefabricated meter set assemblies for natural gas utilities, featuring in-house API 1104 code welding, 100% pressure testing, mandrel bending, hydrostatic testing, and x-ray/mag particle inspection; available in low, medium, and high pressure ratings with custom inlet/outlet configurations.
• Foundation Bracket, Low Boy Pipe Support Roller, and Gulb Lock Device (Accessories) UPSCO-manufactured proprietary accessories (offset foundation bracket, heavy-gauge steel pipe support rollers, and universal locking device) used in conjunction with meter set installations.
• Gas Shut-off Valves, Gas Blo-Vents, Flange Isolation Kit, Adjustable Pipe Support Stand (Distributed Components) Distributed natural gas infrastructure components including 1/2"–2" gas shut-off valves, aluminum gas vents, custom flange isolation kits, and 1,000 lb capacity adjustable pipe support stands used in conjunction with meter set installations.
• McElroy Pipe Fusion Equipment & Pipe Cutters Distributed McElroy pipe fusion machines (1/2" to 18" capacity) plus King Innovation ratcheting plastic pipe cutting tools and Reed guillotine pipe cutters (1/2" CTS through 8" IPS) for natural gas and HDPE pipe joining.
• Squeeze-Off Tools (Footage Tools) and Trenchless Technologies (CETCO) Distributed Footage Tools squeeze-off tools for safely stopping gas flow in polyethylene pipe, and CETCO drilling products for cost-effective trenchless drilling fluid management.
• Pipe Trailers, Ergonomic Tools (MBW), and Other Distributed Equipment Distributed pipe trailers (1" IPS through 18" OD), MBW ergonomic tools (vapor extraction units, soil picks, ergotamps, air rammers, pressure testers), and additional distributed equipment (Adamar magnetic safety tools, Kuhlman pressure testing instruments, Caldertech electrofusion equipment).
• McElroy Fusion Machine Rental Program Usage-based rental of McElroy fusion machines (models 2LC, #14 Pit Bull, Rolling 28, #412 Rolling, #412 TracStar, #618 Rolling) with bundled heater, facer, and pipestands; separate rental of Data Logger 6 and pipestands.
• McElroy Equipment Service, Repair & Refurbishment Authorized McElroy service center providing troubleshooting, repair, refurbishment, and re-building of fusion machines by trained technicians, with stocked parts and accessories for projects from 1/2" to 18".
• Equipment Financing Program Financing partner program for new and used fusion equipment, processors, squeeze tools, and other piping equipment, designed to improve customer cash flow and budgets.
• API 1104 Welding Center of Excellence In-house welding facility staffed with API 1104 certified welders, featuring robotic welding systems and certified-to-API 1104 Acceptance Criteria welds with 100% on-site inspection and leak testing.
• Engineering Design Services Engineering support from design planning through final installation using parametric modeling software to ensure all materials, designs, specifications, and regulatory requirements are met before fabrication begins.
• Custom Packaging & Inventory Management Program Custom packaging programs and inventory management services spanning product development through final installation for material integrators and large utility customers.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• McElroy ManufacturingcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld's leading manufacturer of pipe fusion equipment. UPSCO is an authorized McElroy service center offering repair, refurbishment, re-build services, rentals, and training. UPSCO stocks machines, parts, and accessories for fusion projects from 1/2" to 18".
• King InnovationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides plastic pipe cutting tools utilizing ratcheting technology and coated metal blades. UPSCO distributes King Innovation products.
• Footage ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesigns and develops custom hydraulic, natural gas tools, and custom made tools. UPSCO distributes Footage Tools products, and Footage Tools appeared on the Connections For Life Webcast podcast.
• MBWminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides construction equipment including soil compaction and concrete finishing tools. Focused on gas utility industry products including Vapor Extraction Unit, Soil Pick, Ergotamp, Air Rammers, and Pressure Testers. UPSCO distributes MBW products.
• CETCO (Minerals Technologies)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading supplier of drilling products in North America with professional products designed to enhance cost-effectiveness of drilling operations by controlling and improving drilling fluid properties. UPSCO distributes CETCO products.
• CaldertechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers complete solutions for joining, installing, and maintaining HDPE pipework through Electrofusion equipment for water and gas industries. UPSCO distributes Caldertech products.
• Rhino Marking & Protection SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading provider of industrial safety products and marking solutions including marker posts, surface markers, hit kits, decals, and signs. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Bloomington, MN. UPSCO distributes Rhino products.
• CSNRI (TridentSeal)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides TridentSeal live natural gas repair system that permanently seals active leaks up to 125psi without interrupting service. Third-party tested for long-term pressure retention at 250psi. UPSCO distributes CSNRI products.
• Balon ValvesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld leader in valve industry founded in 1965, known for unmatched quality and consistency. UPSCO distributes Balon valve products.
• Trenton (Wax-Tape)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides effective, long-lasting anti-corrosion protection including Wax-Tape brand anticorrosion wraps for aboveground and belowground applications, hot-applied and cold-applied waxes, outerwraps, and casing filling. UPSCO distributes Trenton products.
• Sika USA (Tuff-n-Nuff)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides Tuff-n-Nuff Rockshield pipeline protection used for almost 30 years. Easy to install, custom sizes, performs in extremely cold environments. Original protector of pipelines for areas without great backfill options. UPSCO distributes Sika products.
• Reed ManufacturingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufactures guillotine pipe cutters for polyethylene pipe sizes 2" IPS through 8" IPS, and hand shears for polyethylene pipe sizes 1/2" CTS through 2" IPS. UPSCO distributes Reed products.
• Adamar IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal leader in no-touch, hands-off magnetic safety tools, industrial hand safety tools, and suspended load control safety tools. UPSCO distributes Adamar products.
• Kuhlman InstrumentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStandard in pressure testing industry for over 45 years, known for accuracy, dependability, and quality. American-made instruments from 1500 through 5000 electronic models. UPSCO distributes Kuhlman products.
• DuPont (UtiliFoam)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides UtiliFoam Quick-Set Foam, a versatile utility-grade spray foam product for filling and sealing large angular spaces. 2-component, portable spray foam. UPSCO distributes DuPont products.
• Ionix TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpert in diffusing static electricity from plastic pipelines with easy-to-use aerosol spray cans and in-line static diffusers. UPSCO distributes Ionix products.
• Performance Wire & CableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces high-quality wire and cable products conforming to UL, NEMA, ASTM, and IEEE standards. Products offered in many sizes, colors, lengths, and labeling options. UPSCO distributes Performance Wire products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• R.W. Lyall & Company: R.W. Lyall is a manufacturer of meter sets, gas distribution fittings, and service line products for natural gas utilities. It is the most directly comparable custom fabricator serving overlapping LDC customers across similar geographies and product categories.
• AGF Manufacturing: AGF manufactures meter bars, gas distribution headers, and prefabricated meter assemblies for utility customers. Direct overlap with UPSCO's core fabrication business for residential and commercial gas meter settings.

Broad incumbents

• Core & Main: Core & Main is a leading national distributor of water, sewer, storm, and fire protection products with a growing gas utility presence following the UPSCO acquisition. As parent, it is the most consequential comparable infrastructure distributor and the primary channel for UPSCO's distribution-side economics.
• Itron: Itron is a global leader in smart utility metering and AMI/AMR solutions for electric, gas, and water utilities. Its gas metering and meter communication module business overlaps with the customer premise equipment scope that UPSCO serves via prefab meter sets.
• Mueller Industries: Mueller Industries manufactures copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products including gas fittings, valves, and meter-related components used by utilities. Its broader product portfolio overlaps with UPSCO's gas distribution fittings and meter accessories.
• Honeywell (Elster Group): Honeywell's Elster Group is a major global provider of gas meters, regulators, and metering solutions for utilities. Competes upstream of UPSCO's prefab assemblies in the gas metering stack, often serving the same utility customers.
• Xylem (Sensus): Xylem's Sensus business provides smart utility metering, AMI communication networks, and meter reading solutions for gas, electric, and water utilities. A broad incumbent in the same customer premise equipment and utility infrastructure category.
• Dresser Utility Solutions: Dresser Utility Solutions (now part of Crane Co.) manufactures gas pressure regulators, meters, and natural gas distribution equipment for utilities. A meaningful overlap with UPSCO's regulator interfaces and meter set assemblies at gas utilities.
• Crane Co. Crane Co.'s Engineered Materials segment includes Crane ChemPharma & Energy and Crane Supply, with a portfolio of gas distribution and flow control products comparable to UPSCO's broader gas utility infrastructure scope.

Others

• McElroy Manufacturing: McElroy is the world's leading manufacturer of pipe fusion equipment and a core technology partner of UPSCO. UPSCO is an authorized McElroy service center, distributor, and rental operator across the Northeast/Midwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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