Flotech
Flotech is a Southeast US-based industrial valve distributor and certified servicer (ASME/National Board), selling and repairing valves and actuators from 30+ manufacturers for power, paper, chemical, water, and marine customers across six states.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1961
- HeadquartersJacksonville, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Flotech does
Flotech is a value-added industrial distributor and servicer of valves and automation solutions, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida with additional ASME National Board-certified facilities in Charleston, South Carolina and Mobile, Alabama. Founded in 1961 as Gulf Atlantic Valve and rebranded to Flotech in 1975, the company serves the Southeastern United States across the power generation, paper and pulp, chemical processing, water/wastewater, and offshore/marine verticals. Its portfolio combines safety relief valve repair, testing, and certification services, control valve repair, heat exchanger re-tubing, and new valve and actuator sales through distribution agreements with 30+ manufacturers including Farris, Fisher, Limitorque, Mueller, Pratt, and Powell. Flotech operates a Limitorque Blue Ribbon Service Center, holds a comprehensive set of ASME stamps (VR, V, UV, R, PP, U) plus National Board certification, and offers a Safety Relief Valve Exchange program, digester capping valve repair, and technical seminars covering ASME and API standards. Its proprietary Valve Information Portal (VIP) provides QR-coded asset tracking and online access to valve repair history and test reports, and the AccuTEST system enables in-line set-pressure verification without shutting down customer systems. The business model blends professional services revenue (repair labor, certification, testing) with product distribution margins and recurring exchange transactions, priced on a quote basis with multi-year service contracts. Flotech operates as a subsidiary of FloWorks Companies, a Clearlake Capital-backed industrial flow control platform that includes 15+ sibling companies.
Flotech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Flotech
- Legal name
- Flotech
- Website
- https://flotechinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1961
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Flotech is a Southeast US-based industrial valve distributor and certified servicer (ASME/National Board), selling and repairing valves and actuators from 30+ manufacturers for power, paper, chemical, water, and marine customers across six states.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Flotech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Valve Distribution & Services
- NAICS
- Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection) (IMAHAEAL)
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Where Flotech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jacksonville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Flotech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Valve Repair Services: Provides valve repair, maintenance, actuation and certification services. Includes in-plant repair services, safety and relief valve testing, and control valve repair. Revenue generated from service labor, parts replacement, and certification fees.
- New Valve and Automation Sales: Sales of new valves (butterfly, ball, gate, globe, check, knife gate, plug, high pressure steam, process control, safety, relief, solenoid, diaphragm valves) and actuators from over 30 manufacturers. Revenue from product sales at margins determined by distribution agreements.
- Safety Valve Exchange Program: SRV Exchange Program allowing customers to exchange used safety relief valves for rebuilt certified valves. Reduces customer downtime and provides recurring revenue through exchange transactions.
- Heat Exchanger Repair Services: Repair, re-tubing and manufacturing of heat exchangers, condensers, tube bending, fabrication and welding services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Valve repair services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Flotech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Flotech provides industrial valve repair, testing, certification, and field service for safety relief valves and control valves, alongside distribution of new valves and automation products from over 30 manufacturers. The company operates ASME National Board VR-certified repair facilities in Jacksonville FL, Charleston SC, and Mobile AL, serving power generation, paper and pulp, chemical processing, water and wastewater, and offshore/marine industries in the Southeast United States.
Product overview
Flotech is a valve sales, service, and repair company operating as part of FloWorks Companies. The company offers a unified portfolio combining valve repair services (safety relief valve testing/certification, control valve repair, digester capping valve repair, Lundberg valve repair) with new valve and automation product sales. Core product categories include Farris Relief Valves with iPRSM technology, Limitorque actuators (master distributor), Mueller Hydro-Guard automated flushing systems, Flo-Tite ball valves, and Space Marine specialty valves. The Valve Information Portal (VIP) provides digital tracking via QR codes. Heat exchanger repair services and safety relief valve technical seminars complement the offering. Flotech distributes products from over 30 manufacturers and operates ASME National Board VR-certified repair facilities in Jacksonville FL, Charleston SC, and Mobile AL.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Valve Repair Services Complete valve repair, testing, certification, actuation, modification, and field service for safety relief valves and control valves across industrial applications, including in-plant repair services and on-site field testing.
- Safety Relief Valve Testing and Certification ASME and National Board certified testing, repair, and certification of safety and relief valves with in-line field testing using AccuTEST portable equipment that verifies set pressure without shutting down systems.
- Control Valve Repair Inspection, repair, calibration, and rebuilding of control valves from Fisher Controls, Neles, Dezurik, Masoneilan, and Trimteck, including associated instrumentation for industrial customers.
- Digester Capping Valve Repair
Quantifiable outcome
- 2-year warranty on digester capping valve repairs
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Flotech
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Flotech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Flotech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Limitorque (Flowserve)coreFlotech is a Limitorque actuators master distributor and Limitorque Blue Ribbon Service Center. The company stocks and distributes Limitorque actuator products and provides authorized repair services.
- ASCO (Emerson)coreFlotech is an ASCO solenoid valve distributor. ASCO solenoid valves control critical flow of air, gas, water, oil, and steam in applications spanning numerous industries.
- Westlock ControlsminorFlotech is a Westlock stocking distributor. Westlock provides innovative solutions for networking, monitoring and control of process valves.
- Paladon AmericasminorPaladon Americas welcomed Flotech as a new distributor in August 2020. Paladon designs, manufactures and tests valve actuators and control systems.
- Fisher Controls (Emerson)coreFlotech is a complete remanufacturer for resale and repair of Fisher control valves and regulators. Offers Fisher Reman Control Valves.
- Farris (Emerson)coreFlotech distributes Farris relief valves. Farris provides total pressure relief management solutions including spring-loaded and pilot-operated PRV hardware.
- Mueller WaterworkscoreFlotech represents Mueller Waterworks products including AWWA approved products. Mueller is North America's largest full-line supplier of potable water distribution products.
- Kunkle ValvesminorFlotech is a Kunkle valve distributor. Kunkle is a leading manufacturer of quality safety and relief valve products for industrial and commercial applications.
- Anderson Greenwood Instrumentation (Tescom)minorFlotech is a Tescom Anderson Greenwood Instrumentation Valves Distributor for hand valves, instrument valves, and manifolds.
- Pratt (Henry Pratt Company)coreFlotech represents Pratt industrial valves. Henry Pratt Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets butterfly, ball, nuclear, industrial, cone, sleeve and energy dissipating valves.
- Flo-TiteminorFlotech is a distributor for Flo-Tite ball valves and actuation equipment. Flo-Tite manufactures high quality ball valves for commercial and industrial applications.
- Morin ActuatorsminorFlotech is a Morin actuator distributor with inventory. Morin manufactures scotch yoke actuators in corrosion resistant configurations for harsh environments.
- Promation EngineeringminorFlotech provides Promation Engineering actuators for industrial valve automation applications.
- Powell ValvesminorFlotech is a Powell Valve distributor. Powell Valves maintains ISO 9001 quality management and manufactures stainless steel, carbon steel, special alloy, chrome, iron, and bronze valves.
- Space Marine Valve Specialties (Space Castings)coreFlotech is a domestic manufacturer of Space Castings marine specialty valves. Products are uniquely designed for marine, shipboard and drydock use.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Flotech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Crane Co. Diversified industrial manufacturer with a significant process flow technologies segment producing industrial valves. Comparable as an upstream supplier and potential competitor for safety relief and process valve markets.
- Flowserve Corporation: Global manufacturer and servicer of pumps, valves, seals, and flow-control automation — parent of Limitorque, Flotech's master distributor partner. Comparable as both a competing OEM and as a service provider for industrial flow equipment.
- MRC Global: Largest industrial distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) in North America, serving upstream, midstream, and downstream energy plus industrial customers. Highly comparable product portfolio and distribution-plus-service model at much greater scale.
- Applied Industrial Technologies: Large industrial distribution and fluid-power solutions provider, including valve and flow-control product lines. Comparable as a multi-branch industrial distributor serving maintenance and OEM customers.
- Emerson Electric (Automation Solutions): Owns Fisher, ASCO, and Farris — three of Flotech's largest distribution partners — and is one of the largest industrial valve and automation manufacturers globally. Competes directly through OEM direct sales and aftermarket service.
Direct peers
- DXP Enterprises: Industrial distributor and MRO service provider with strong valve, pump, and rotating equipment service capabilities. Directly comparable in offering value-added distribution combined with technical repair services to industrial customers.
- Assured Automation: FloWorks sister company specializing in automated valve and process control solutions. Comparable as a value-added distributor of actuated valves and flow-control products serving industrial end markets.
- Severe Service Specialists (Triple S): FloWorks sister company focused on severe-service valve applications, sharing the same PE ownership and overlapping industrial customer base. Directly comparable business model of specialty valve distribution and repair.
- AWC Process Solutions: FloWorks sister company providing process solutions including valve and instrumentation distribution. Comparable in industrial distribution model and overlap with Flotech's chemical and process-industry customer segments.
- National Valve: Direct peer operating as a FloWorks sister company under the same Clearlake Capital platform, providing valve sales, repair, and field service to industrial customers. Highly comparable in product mix (relief valves, control valves) and customer type.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Flotech social profiles
Digital presenceFlotech compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
Flotech financial estimates
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Flotech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Flotech funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Flotech
What does Flotech do?
Flotech provides industrial valve repair, testing, certification, and field service for safety relief valves and control valves, alongside distribution of new valves and automation products from over 30 manufacturers. The company operates ASME National Board VR-certified repair facilities in Jacksonville FL, Charleston SC, and Mobile AL, serving power generation, paper and pulp, chemical processing, water and wastewater, and offshore/marine industries in the Southeast United States.
Is Flotech a public or private company?
Flotech is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Flotech founded?
Flotech was founded in 1961. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Flotech based?
Flotech is headquartered in Jacksonville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Flotech make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Valve Repair Services are the primary driver. The others are new Valve and Automation Sales, safety Valve Exchange Program and heat Exchanger Repair Services.
Who are Flotech's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Crane Co., Flowserve Corporation, MRC Global, Applied Industrial Technologies and Emerson Electric (Automation Solutions). Direct peers are DXP Enterprises, Assured Automation, Severe Service Specialists (Triple S), AWC Process Solutions and National Valve.
Does Flotech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Flotech.
What industry is Flotech in?
Flotech's product category is Industrial Valve Distribution & Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAL, Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection). Its NAICS code is 332912 and its SIC code is 5070.