What Catlow does

Catlow Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of petroleum dispensing equipment founded in 1974 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina (7300 W Friendly Ave), operating as a subsidiary of Gilbarco Inc. within the Gilbarco Veeder-Root corporate family. The company sells new and rebuilt UL Listed nozzles, breakaways, swivels, adapters and kits into the global petroleum retail, farm-and-commercial, fleet/truck-stop, and environmental compliance fueling markets.

Its product portfolio is organized into four families: Standard Products (nozzles, breakaways, swivels for conventional fueling), Diesel-specific products (high-flow nozzles and breakaways for truck stop and unattended self-service), Vapor Recovery products (CARB-certified nozzles capturing gasoline vapors during refueling), and Farm & Commercial products (heavy-duty bulk-fuel nozzles for 12V/110V pumps and delivery trucks). The portfolio rests on several proprietary technologies: the patented CAM TWIST Magnetic Breakaway (permanent-magnet snap-back enabling inspection without service removal), the ISBA all-in-one swivel breakaway (360-degree rotation plus reconnectable breakaway with dual poppets), the C720 Multi-Plane Twister and ILS in-line swivels (rated for 1,000,000+ cycles and -40°F to 125°F), and the patent-pending Ergo 75 Nozzle platform (a 2.35 lb ergonomic nozzle tested for 3 million cycles with 66% less trigger force, ADA-compliant, with stainless-steel DEF-capable variants and 24-month warranties). Products are certified for gasoline, ethanol blends up to E85, biodiesel blends up to B20, and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), with regulatory listings including UL/ULC 2586, CARB, ATEX, NFPA 30A, and EN 13012:2012.

The business model is B2B hardware sales delivered through an ordering portal with email or fax acknowledgment and a customer service desk reachable at [email protected] and (336) 547-5000. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; minimum order requirements and prepaid freight policies apply, and custom logo branding carries setup fees. Customer segments span retail petroleum stations (primary), farm/off-road operations, high-volume fleet and truck-stop operators, and environmental/regulatory compliance buyers. Distribution leverages Gilbarco's global regional offices across North America, Latin America, Brazil, Mexico, Europe & CIS, the Middle East & Africa, India, and Asia Pacific, while customer service and ordering remain centralized in Greensboro.

Name

Catlow

Legal name

Catlow Inc.

Website

https://catlow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catlow Inc., founded in 1974 and headquartered in Greensboro, NC, manufactures UL Listed petroleum dispensing nozzles, breakaways, swivels, and vapor recovery equipment for retail fueling stations, farms, truck stops, and fleet operators worldwide as a subsidiary of Gilbarco Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tipp City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Petroleum Dispensing Equipment Sales: Manufacturing and sales of new and rebuilt UL Listed petroleum dispensing equipment including nozzles, breakaways, swivels, adapters, and kits. Both new products and rebuilt equipment offered for gasoline, diesel, and vapor recovery applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Catlow manufactures new and rebuilt UL-listed petroleum dispensing equipment, including automatic shutoff nozzles, in-line breakaways, multi-plane swivels, vapor recovery nozzles, and DEF nozzles for retail service stations, farm and commercial fueling operations, and truck stop and fleet applications. The product line supports gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends up to E85, biodiesel blends up to B20, and Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

Product overview

Catlow is a leading manufacturer of petroleum dispensing equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of nozzles, swivels, breakaways, and related components. The product line consists of new and rebuilt UL Listed gasoline, diesel, and vapor recovery nozzles. The core portfolio includes Standard Products (nozzles, breakaways, and swivels for conventional fueling), Diesel-specific products (high-flow nozzles and breakaways for truck stop and fleet applications), Vapor Recovery products (environmental compliance nozzles capturing gasoline vapors), and Farm & Commercial products (heavy-duty bulk fueling nozzles). The company also offers alternative fuel-compatible products supporting Ethanol blends (up to E85), Biodiesel blends (up to B20), and DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid). Notable product families include the Ergo™ 75 family (lightweight ergonomic nozzles for all fuel types), CAM TWIST Magnetic Breakaway (patented magnetic snap-back technology), and ISBA In-Line Swivel with Reconnectable Breakaway (all-in-one solution combining swivel and breakaway). Catlow operates under Gilbarco Inc. and serves the global petroleum dispensing market from its headquarters in Greensboro, NC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elite S 3/4" Automatic Shutoff Nozzle

Quantifiable outcome

• Ergo 75 nozzle tested for 3 million test cycles
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tokheim (Dover Fueling Solutions): European-headquartered fuel dispenser and forecourt equipment manufacturer under Dover, providing broader integrated solutions that include nozzle and hose components comparable to Catlow's product range.
• Wayne Fueling Systems (Dover Fueling Solutions): A major manufacturer of fuel dispensers and integrated forecourt systems, competing broadly in the retail petroleum equipment market where Catlow's nozzle and breakaway products are installed.
• Franklin Fueling Systems: Provides integrated fuel handling systems including nozzles, breakaways, and dispensing components for retail and commercial fueling sites, with significant overlap in the forecourt equipment market.
• Gilbarco Inc. Catlow's parent company and a global leader in integrated fuel dispensers, payment systems, and forecourt technology. Overlaps with Catlow in vapor recovery and dispenser components while operating as a much larger enterprise solutions provider.

Direct peers

• Husky Corporation: Husky Corporation manufactures fuel dispensing nozzles, swivels, and breakaways for retail and commercial fueling, directly overlapping Catlow's core product portfolio. It is the most direct competitor in the North American fuel nozzle and breakaway market.
• Piusi S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of fuel transfer, dispensing, and management equipment for retail, fleet, and agricultural applications. Its nozzle and dispensing product families directly parallel Catlow's standard, farm, and commercial offerings.
• OPW (a Dover Fueling Solutions company): OPW Fueling Products manufactures fuel dispensing nozzles, breakaways, and vapor recovery equipment for retail petroleum, fleet, and industrial applications. Its nozzle and breakaway product lines compete head-to-head with Catlow's CAM TWIST, ISBA, and Ergo 75 families.
• Bennett Pump Company: Bennett manufactures fuel dispensers and dispensing components for retail and fleet fueling, with overlapping product categories in nozzles and breakaways for the same customer base Catlow serves.

Others

• Tuthill Corporation: Diversified industrial manufacturer with pump and fluid handling product lines that supply adjacent markets to fuel dispensing. Relevant as a broader equipment ecosystem peer in fluid transfer technology.

Regional players

• Elaflex: European manufacturer of industrial hoses, nozzles, and breakaways for fuel and chemical transfer. Comparable in product scope to Catlow but primarily serving the EMEA market rather than North American retail petroleum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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