What Anderson Fittings does

Anderson Fittings (legal entity Anderson Copper and Brass Company LLC) is a U.S.-based custom manufacturer of brass and copper alloy components and fittings, operating as a subsidiary of Marmon Group under Berkshire Hathaway. The company runs two focused manufacturing facilities: a High-Speed Forging Division in Brave, Pennsylvania that produces near-net shape forged brass components from rod stock in under half a second per part, and a Precision Machining Division in Frankfort, Illinois equipped with CNC machining centers and multi-spindle automatic screw machines. Supporting capabilities include copper preparation and specialties (cutting, flaring, brazing, bending up to 4-1/8" OD), assembly and kitting, special packaging, and private labeling. The company holds a proprietary passivation process developed in 2005 that permanently removes lead from brass components and is NSF-qualified, plus specialized capability to process ECO BRASS PbF lead-free and Red Brass C314 alloys for California AB1953-compliant applications.

The business model is direct B2B contract manufacturing: Anderson Fittings sells custom-engineered components and value-added services to OEMs and specialty product providers across plumbing (PEX fittings, copper stub-outs), gas and compressed gas, fire suppression sprinkler heads, heavy trucking (airbrake, air suspension), HVAC/refrigeration, appliance, and beverage/food (FDA-compliant) verticals. Pricing is quote-based on specifications, volumes, and complexity with multi-year enterprise contracts; the company employs a strategic partnering GTM motion in which sales and engineering collaborate with customers from initial contact through product development. Anderson Fittings carries an extensive compliance portfolio (NSF-14, NSF-61G, NSF-372, UL 1821, CSA B137.5, UPC, multiple ASTM and SAE standards, DOT, RoHS/WEEE) that enables entry into regulated end-markets and serves as a barrier to entry.

Anderson Fittings claims over 60 years of brass and copper components experience, operates from 101-250 employees across its two U.S. plants, and sells exclusively to domestic customers with no third-party distribution channels. Marmon Group, founded in 1953 by the Pritzker brothers, comprises 150+ autonomous business units and 17,000+ employees globally; Berkshire Hathaway acquired majority interest in Marmon in 2008. The company runs under Marmon's Plumbing and Refrigeration segment using a decentralized 80/20 management philosophy focused on niche markets with profitable growth potential. Revenue, headcount trend, and detailed customer concentration are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Anderson Fittings

Legal name

Anderson Copper and Brass Company LLC

Website

https://andersonfittings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Anderson Fittings is a U.S.-based custom manufacturer of brass and copper alloy components for OEMs across plumbing, fire suppression, gas, trucking, HVAC, appliance, and beverage end-markets, operating two plants (high-speed forging in Brave, PA; precision machining in Frankfort, IL) as a Marmon Group/Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfort

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Component Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing of custom brass and copper components for OEMs. Revenue generated from part production based on customer specifications, with pricing likely quote-based given custom nature. Additional services include assembly, kitting, special packaging, and private labeling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Anderson Fittings manufactures custom brass and copper alloy components and fittings for OEMs and specialty product providers, leveraging high-speed forging (Brave, Pennsylvania) and precision CNC machining (Frankfort, Illinois) capabilities. Products serve plumbing, gas, fire suppression, heavy trucking, HVAC/refrigeration, appliance, and beverage/food sectors, with value-added services including assembly & kitting, special packaging, and private labeling to deliver turnkey component solutions.

Product overview

Anderson Fittings is a manufacturer of custom brass and copper alloy components and fittings serving OEMs and specialty product providers. The company's product portfolio centers on its two primary manufacturing capabilities—High-Speed Forging (located in Brave, Pennsylvania) and Precision Machining (located in Frankfort, Illinois)—which produce the core product lines including brass fittings, copper components, PEX fittings, copper stub-outs, and fire suppression sprinkler head components. These products serve multiple industries including plumbing (commercial and residential), gas and compressed gas, fire suppression, heavy trucking, HVAC/refrigeration, appliance, and beverage/food sectors. The company also offers value-added services including Assembly & Kitting, Special Packaging, and Private Labeling to provide customers with complete turnkey solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Brass Components Precision brass alloy fittings and components manufactured via high-speed forging and precision machining for OEMs and specialty product providers across plumbing, gas, fire suppression, heavy trucking, HVAC, appliance, and beverage/food sectors.
• Custom Copper Components Precision copper alloy components including tube products, stub-outs, and fabricated copper parts for various industrial applications, produced through copper preparation, cutting, closing, flaring, expanding, reducing, soldering, brazing, bending, and marking.
• High-Speed Forging Manufacturing Service Contract high-speed forging service producing near-net shape brass components from rod stock in less than half a second per part, with redefined grain structure, eliminated porosity, better dimensional control than castings, and lower tooling costs. Produced at the Brave, Pennsylvania facility.
• Precision CNC Machining Service Contract CNC machining service using CNC machining centers and multi-spindle automatic screw machines for high-volume and short-run production of precision-turned brass components, with SPC deployed throughout for root cause analysis. Standard turning capacity up to 2 5/8" round across standard free machining brass, Red Brass, lead-free brass, and DZR brass alloys.
• Copper Preparation & Specialties Service Contract copper tube processing service including cutting, closing, flaring, expanding, reducing, soldering, brazing, bending, and marking for products up to 4-1/8" OD.
• Assembly & Kitting Service Product assembly service combining customer-supplied and Anderson-produced parts, including kitting for sale or later use by customers.
• Special Packaging Service Wide range of special packaging options for single and multiple unit products meeting various customer specifications.
• Private Labeling Service Custom labeling service from label logos to fully printed packaging for branded distribution.
• PEX Fittings Brass fittings designed for cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing applications in plumbing, radiant heating, and fire suppression systems, conforming to ASTM F1807 and CSA B137.5 standards, using lead-free brass and ECO BRASS alloys for superior non-corrosive properties.
• Copper Stub-Outs Pre-assembled copper tube products for new building construction in residential and commercial applications.
• Fire Suppression Sprinkler Head Components Brass components for overhead sprinkler systems and fire suppression applications meeting high specification requirements, supporting both multi-purpose residential fire sprinkler systems using PEX tubing feed and dedicated commercial fire suppression installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lead times reduced nearly 50% for copper stub-outs customer
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marmon GroupcoreOthersParent company - diversified global company with operating divisions in manufacturing and services. Anderson Fittings is part of Marmon's Plumbing and Refrigeration segment. Founded in 1953 by brothers Jay and Robert Pritzker. Berkshire Hathaway acquired majority interest in 2008. Comprised of more than 150 autonomous business units, approximately 300 manufacturing, distribution and service facilities, with more than 17,000 employees.
• Kankakee County Training Center for the Disabled, Inc.minorOthersNon-profit community organization in Bradley, Illinois providing adults with developmental disabilities opportunity to acquire skills and become productive community members. Anderson Fittings contracts packaging and assembly work to this organization, with consumers learning to sort materials, perform light assembly tasks, collate, and package goods. Part of Anderson Fittings' corporate citizenship initiative reflecting 'linked prosperity' philosophy.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Industries: Mueller Industries is a major U.S. manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products including fittings, valves, and tubes. Operates broader product portfolio and serves wider end markets, but directly competes in OEM brass fittings and copper products.
• Apollo Valves (Aalberts): Apollo Valves, part of Aalberts Industries, manufactures valves and fittings for plumbing, HVAC, and industrial applications. Competes with Anderson Fittings in OEM brass components, particularly in valve and fitting categories across plumbing and HVAC.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water Technologies is a global manufacturer of plumbing, water safety, and flow control products serving OEM and channel customers. Overlaps with Anderson Fittings in plumbing OEM fittings, though broader in product scope and end markets.

Direct peers

• Merit Brass: Merit Brass is a U.S. manufacturer and distributor of brass and stainless steel pipe nipples, fittings, and valves. Directly competes with Anderson Fittings in OEM brass fittings, with comparable focus on custom brass components and threaded fittings.
• NIBCO: NIBCO is a leading manufacturer of copper, brass, and plastic fittings and valves serving plumbing, HVAC, and industrial OEMs. Direct competitor to Anderson Fittings in copper/brass fittings for OEM customers, with overlapping product lines in PEX, copper, and brass components.
• Cambridge Brass: Cambridge Brass (now part of Aalberts) manufactures brass and bronze fittings, valves, and components for plumbing and waterworks applications. Direct competitor to Anderson Fittings in OEM brass fittings with very similar product offerings and customer profiles.
• Cambridge-Lee Industries: Cambridge-Lee Industries is a leading U.S. manufacturer of copper and copper-alloy products including tubes, rods, and fabricated components. Directly comparable to Anderson Fittings in copper product manufacturing for OEM applications, especially plumbing and HVAC.
• Elkhart Products: Elkhart Products (a subsidiary of Mueller Industries) is a manufacturer of brass fittings, copper fittings, and assemblies for OEM customers in plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Direct competitor to Anderson Fittings with very similar brass fitting focus.
• Legend Valve: Legend Valve is a U.S. manufacturer of valves and fittings for plumbing and industrial applications, including brass fittings. Direct competitor to Anderson Fittings in OEM brass plumbing components and fittings with overlapping customer base.
• Cerro Flow Products: Cerro Flow Products manufactures copper fittings, tubing, and related products serving plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Direct competitor in copper fittings and components, with comparable OEM customer base in plumbing and refrigeration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance21 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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