KITZ Corporation of America

What KITZ Corporation of America does

KITZ Corporation of America (KCA) is the US operating subsidiary of Japanese precision valve manufacturer KITZ Corporation, headquartered at 12855 South Kirkwood Rd #200, Stafford, Texas. Founded in 1985, the company manufactures and distributes an industrial valve portfolio organized by type (ball, butterfly, gate, globe, check, Y-strainer) and body material (copper alloy, stainless steel/high alloy, carbon steel/low alloy, cast iron), with severe-service ball valves sold under the PERRIN sub-brand. Manufacturing is performed to ISO 9001 standards (held continuously since 1989), with positive material identification (PMI) and extended pressure testing as documented quality controls, and select lead-free products carry NSF/ANSI 61 and 372 certifications for potable-water compliance. The company's product range targets four primary end markets: commercial plumbing and mechanical systems (chilled water, cooling towers, hydronic piping), oil & gas (upstream exploration and production), petrochemical and refinery (downstream processing with aggressive media), and general industrial process applications.

The company runs a multi-tier go-to-market. Direct regional sales managers cover the Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, West Coast, Northeast, Permian Basin, and PERRIN severe-service product lines, supported by an extensive network of independent manufacturers' representatives covering all US states (e.g., Williams & Associates, Baxter Rutherford, Densand, SSA, SCW Sales, Bradley-Hughes, Steffens-Shultz, Rep-Rite Burk, Damar Sales, Distribution Sales of Texas). Distribution extends internationally via an exclusive Canadian distributor (MA Stewart & Sons) and a dedicated Latin America contact. Digital channels include an interactive valve search tool, a BIM/3D CAD modeling portal for engineer specification, downloadable technical documentation, and an online RFQ system. The company also maintains a Customer Access Portal for account self-service.

Revenue is generated primarily from hardware sales of catalog valves (commercial and industrial lines) and from Engineered Services performed in-house at a Houston, Texas facility. These services include specialized ultrasonic cleaning for oxygen and chlorine service, trim and bolt material upgrades, actuator integration, stem extensions, and custom valve assemblies, all delivered with full OEM warranty, unique serial-number traceability, and material test reports. Pricing is quotation-based, with public PDF price sheets available for commercial (ball, bronze & iron, butterfly, lead-free) and industrial (ball valve) product lines. KCA is privately held as a wholly owned subsidiary of KITZ Corporation (Japan) and reports 11-50 employees, reflecting a sales-and-distribution-led operating model backed by parent-company manufacturing depth.

Name

KITZ Corporation of America

Legal name

KITZ Corporation of America

Website

https://kitzus-kca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KITZ Corporation of America, a Stafford, Texas-based subsidiary of Japan's KITZ Corporation, manufactures and distributes precision industrial valves (ball, butterfly, gate, globe, check, strainers) and in-house valve modification services for commercial plumbing, oil & gas, petrochemical, and general industrial customers across the US, Canada, and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valves

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

akta.pro primary industry

Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)

Keywords

• Industrial valve manufacturing
• Precision ball valves
• Butterfly valve products
• Severe service valves
• Engineered valve services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stafford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Valve Sales: Manufacture and sale of precision industrial valves including ball, butterfly, gate, globe, check valves and strainers. Revenue generated from product sales through direct sales team and distribution network.
2. Engineered Services: In-house valve modification services including specialized cleaning, trim and bolting upgrades, actuation integration, and extensions for custom applications in petrochemical and refinery environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KITZ Corporation of America manufactures and sells precision industrial valves including ball valves, butterfly valves, gate valves, globe valves, check valves, Y strainers, and actuators in copper alloy, stainless steel, carbon steel, and cast iron body materials. The company also operates an in-house Engineered Services facility in Houston, Texas that modifies standard catalog valves into application-specific solutions through ultrasonic cleaning, trim/bolt upgrades, actuation integration, and stem extensions for petrochemical, refinery, oil & gas, and mechanical/plumbing customers.

Product overview

KITZ Corporation of America is a precision valve manufacturer and Tier 1 supplier offering an extensive portfolio of industrial valves. The product lineup is organized by valve type and body material: Ball Valves (in copper alloy, stainless steel/high alloy, carbon steel/low alloy, and cast iron), Butterfly Valves (resilient seated, grooved end, and high performance/Class 300), Gate/Globe/Check Valves (in the same four material categories), Specialty & Severe Service Valves (including PERRIN-branded severe-service ball valves and actuators), and Y Strainers. The portfolio is complemented by Engineered Services that modify standard catalog valves in-house at the Houston, Texas facility for specialized applications (petrochemical, refinery, mechanical systems), and a BIM/3D CAD Modeling digital service for specification and submittal workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PERRIN: PERRIN specializes in the design and production of specialty ball valves for severe, high pressure and temperature applications.

Products and services

• Ball Valves
• Butterfly Valves
• Gate, Globe & Check Valves
• Severe Service Valves (PERRIN)
• Actuators
• Y Strainers
• Engineered Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Two-step automated cleaning process ensures consistent, thorough cleaning compared to manual brush cleaning methods
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PERRIN ValvescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPERRIN specializes in the design and production of specialty ball valves for severe, high pressure and high temperature applications. KITZ offers PERRIN valves as part of their severe service valve portfolio through their Business Development Manager for PERRIN products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Emerson Electric (Fisher, Bettis valves): Emerson is a global industrial automation and valve incumbent whose Fisher and Bettis brands supply severe-service and process control valves to oil & gas, refining, and chemical customers. Directly comparable to KITZ in industrial valve product categories and customer segments, but at vastly larger scale and with broader automation bundling.
• Crane Co. (Crane Valve): Crane Co. operates a major industrial valve business (Crane Valve) serving chemical, refining, oil & gas, and general industrial markets. Comparable in core product lines and target applications to KITZ, with a broader diversified industrial portfolio.
• Pentair (now part of various; Flow & Filtration Solutions): Pentair's flow and filtration solutions include industrial valves for water, process, and commercial applications. Comparable in commercial and industrial valve product lines, though Pentair is a much larger, more diversified industrial company.
• Mueller Industries: Mueller Industries is a diversified manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products including industrial valves and fittings. Overlaps with KITZ in copper alloy and commercial plumbing valves, but is significantly larger and more diversified across plumbing, HVAC, and industrial.

Direct peers

• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is one of the largest dedicated industrial valve manufacturers globally, with deep presence in oil & gas, power, chemical, and water applications. Highly comparable to KITZ in target customers (refineries, petrochemical, severe service) and core product (industrial valves including ball, butterfly, gate, globe, check).
• Velan Inc. Velan is a publicly traded industrial valve manufacturer specializing in severe-service and high-performance valves for oil & gas, power, and chemical applications. Comparable to KITZ's PERRIN and severe-service offerings in product category, target end-markets, and engineering-driven differentiation.
• Apollo Valves (Aalberts Hydronic Flow Control): Apollo Valves, a brand of Aalberts N.V., is a US-based industrial and commercial valve manufacturer with comparable ball, butterfly, gate, globe, and check valve portfolios. Strong direct overlap with KITZ in commercial plumbing and light industrial applications.
• Hammond Valve: Hammond Valve is a Canadian-based industrial valve manufacturer serving chemical, oil & gas, pulp & paper, and power generation markets. Highly comparable in product line breadth (ball, butterfly, gate, globe, check) and target verticals to KITZ's industrial and severe service segments.
• Bonney Forge (BFFE Group): Bonney Forge manufactures forged steel valves (gate, globe, check) and specialized severe-service valves for oil & gas and power generation. Directly comparable to KITZ in forged steel industrial valves and downstream petrochemical/refinery customer base.

Emerging players

• Neway Valve (Suzhou Neway Valve): Neway Valve is a Chinese-based industrial valve manufacturer with growing presence in oil & gas, power, and chemical markets internationally. Comparable product portfolio (ball, gate, globe, check, butterfly) and target end-markets, with growing competitive pressure on US-headquartered players like KITZ.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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