Name

Crane Building Services & Utilities

Legal name

Crane Limited

Website

https://www.cranebsu.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flow Control Products

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Flow control products
• HVAC valves
• Water utility fittings
• Gas distribution equipment
• Pipe coupling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Ipswich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flow Control Products Manufacturing and Sales: Design and manufacture of engineered flow control products and solutions for HVAC and Utility sectors, sold through direct sales and distribution network
2. Building Services Products: Traditional & balancing valves, safety valves, specialised water valves, boiler valves, and compression fittings under Crane Fluid Systems, Hattersley and NABIC brands
3. Water Utilities Products: Pipe connectors, couplings and adaptors, repair products and flow control equipment under Viking Johnson, Posiflex and Helden brands
4. Gas Utilities Products: Fittings, valves, regulators, laterals & risers and associated equipment under WASK & Sperryn brands

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Crane Building Services & Utilities designs and manufactures engineered flow control products and solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors. The company produces valves, pipe couplings, flange adaptors, repair fittings, expansion joints, safety valves, regulators and related equipment sold under multiple brands (Crane Fluid Systems, Hattersley, NABIC, Viking Johnson, Posiflex, Helden, WASK, Sperryn) to water utilities, gas utilities and building services contractors across the UK and internationally.

Product overview

Crane Building Services & Utilities designs and manufactures engineered flow control products and solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors. The company operates as a portfolio of leading brands organized by sector: for Building Services, Crane Fluid Systems, Hattersley, and NABIC produce valves (balancing, PICV, safety, compression fittings); for Water Utilities, Viking Johnson, Posiflex, and Helden manufacture pipe connectors, couplings, flange adaptors, expansion joints, and repair solutions; for Gas Utilities, WASK and Sperryn produce fittings, valves, regulators, and riser systems. Products range from small valves (DN15) to large diameter couplings (up to 5000mm).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crane Fluid Systems: Building services brand manufacturing valves including balancing valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, gate valves, strainers, and commissioning valves for HVAC systems.
• Hattersley
• NABIC
• Viking Johnson
• WASK
• Sperryn
• Posiflex
• Helden

Products and services

• Crane Fluid Systems Sub-brand manufacturing a range of valves including balancing valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, gate valves, strainers, and Pressure Independent Control Valves (PICVs) for HVAC building services applications.
• Hattersley Sub-brand producing traditional and balancing valves, manifold assemblies, Press-Fit valves, DPCVs, PICVs, Thermal Circulation Valves (TCVs), and compression fittings for building services.
• NABIC Sub-brand manufacturing safety pressure and control valves for hot and cold water systems, including WRAS-approved safety valves.
• Viking Johnson Sub-brand producing pipe connectors, couplings, flange adaptors, repair products, expansion joints, and flow control solutions including AquaFast, UltraGrip, MaxiFit, QuickFit, and Dismantling Joints for water and wastewater utilities.
• Posiflex Sub-brand manufacturing expansion joints for pipe systems, accommodating mechanical vibration, movement, and pressure variations in industrial and water applications.
• Helden Sub-brand producing couplings, flange adaptors, and pipe repair solutions for water, wastewater, gas and industrial markets, available from 40mm to 5000mm in diameter.
• WASK Sub-brand producing gas fittings, valves, regulators, laterals, risers, and associated equipment from mains to meter for gas utilities, including Teeset drilling machines and Hydrant Wizard products.
• Sperryn Sub-brand producing gas products including fittings, valves, regulators, laterals and risers for gas utility applications.
• UltraGrip Wide tolerance coupling with end load resistant mechanism that grips and seals onto various pipe materials including Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, Steel, PVC and PE, available in sizes up to DN700.
• AquaFast Coupling designed for easier installation on PE and PVC pipe connections with improved gripping action and ability to install on oval or coiled pipe.
• EasiFit Encapsulation Collar Encapsulation collar for sealing leaks and restoring pipe connections under mains pressure without cutting the pipe.
• Peak Pro PICV Pressure Independent Control Valve with up to 70% higher max flow compared to previous model, available in DN15-DN250 sizes.
• Dominator Commissioning Valve Commissioning valve with integrated PICV technology for heating and cooling systems in commercial buildings.
• MaxiFit Couplings Large diameter couplings and flange adaptors for water and wastewater pipe connections.
• QuickFit Flange Adaptors Flange adaptors for connecting pipework in water distribution applications.
• LinerGrip Termination fittings for thin-walled PE liners in pipe relining projects.
• Through Bore Hydrant (TBH) Hydrant providing unobstructed vertical access through standard type 2 fire hydrants allowing activities at full pressure without mains shutdown.
• WASK Teeset Safe drilling machine for gas mains pipes up to 2 bar/12 inches, evaluated for 100% Hydrogen compatibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• UltraGrip DN600 has larger footprint to increase area of actuation at point of contact
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional, minor and strategic.

• Ulefos AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUlefos AB appointed as Viking Johnson distributor for Sweden, exhibiting together at Infratech 2013 and VandTek exhibition in Copenhagen
• ImbemacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImbema is a key channel partner for Viking Johnson in Netherlands and Belgium, exhibiting together at Aquatech, InfraTech, and other industry events
• Friatec AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFriatec AG is a key distributor for Viking Johnson products in Germany, handling MaxiFit, MegaFit, and other large diameter products
• Aliaxis Utilities & IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAliaxis is a major channel partner for Viking Johnson and Helden, exhibiting together at IFAT, Pollutec, and various international water exhibitions
• Pan Asian Holdings LTDregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPan Asian Holdings is a trading partner for Viking Johnson exhibiting at Singapore International Water Week 2014
• Right ChinaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRight China appointed as distributor in Hong Kong from January 2012 for building services brands (Hattersley, NABIC, Brownall, Rhodes, Wade & IAT) across China
• Glynwed FranceregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlynwed France distributes Viking Johnson products in France, involved in projects including thermal power plant in Marseille
• SHIRA GroupregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSHIRA Group is a channel partner for Viking Johnson in Egypt, exhibiting together at Watrex Expo 2023 in Cairo
• Jewson Civils FrazerregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK channel partner for Viking Johnson showcasing UltraGrip Amplified at Utility Week Live
• Total Pipeline Specialists (TPS)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPS appointed as distributor for WASK and Sperryn gas brands in Northern Ireland
• ArkemaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArkema presents Castor Scholarship award to Crane BS&U recognizing commitment to sustainability using castor bean-based Rilsan Nylon coatings
• Vigotec NVregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVigotec NV is a trading partner for Viking Johnson in Belgium, exhibiting together at Aquarama.be water trade show
• AIG Industrial Group Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIG Industrial Group appointed to supply VJ products in China
• CIBSEstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerCIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) partnership for variable flow webinars, CPD content, and sponsorship of Building Performance Awards
• Northumbrian Water GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerViking Johnson awarded sole supplier contract for couplings, flange adaptors & repair fittings for 3-year contract. Also held supplier day showcasing UltraGrip Next Generation and Through Bore Hydrant
• Yorkshire WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerViking Johnson retained Yorkshire Water mechanical fittings framework contracts (Lot 1 up to 300mm, Lot 2 above 350mm) for 5 years extending until 2024
• Scottish WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerViking Johnson won tender to supply Scottish Water with mechanical couplings & flange adaptors and repair solutions, working relationship spanning over 15 years
• Balfour Beatty Engineering ServicesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrane BS&U signed framework agreement with Balfour Beatty Engineering Services for 2 years to provide enhanced working processes, and jointly won SBWWI Water Dragons Award 2010 for Remote EasiClamp innovation
• Morrison Utility ServicesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped innovative new Remote EasiClamp in consultation with Morrison Utility Services, winning SBWWI Water Dragons Innovation Award 2011
• Cadent GasstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerWASK participated in Cadent Gas Supply Chain Sustainability Conference focused on hydrogen transition and sustainable future

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saint-Gobain PAM: Saint-Gobain PAM supplies ductile iron pipes, fittings, couplings and valves for water and gas networks globally — a direct peer to Crane BS&U's Viking Johnson large-diameter couplings, flange adaptors and repair products.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water manufactures valves, fittings and flow-control products for plumbing, HVAC and water-quality applications — closely comparable to Crane BS&U's Crane Fluid Systems, Hattersley and NABIC building-services portfolio.
• AVK Group: AVK manufactures valves, hydrants and fittings for water and gas distribution worldwide — directly comparable to Crane BS&U's Viking Johnson water-utility fittings and WASK/Sperryn gas-utility fittings.
• Mueller Water Products: Mueller Water Products manufactures hydrants, valves, couplings and pipe repair products for water utilities in North America and internationally — directly comparable to Crane BS&U's Viking Johnson couplings, flange adaptors and Through Bore Hydrant.
• Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems): Georg Fischer's Piping Systems division manufactures metal and plastic fittings, couplings and valves for water, gas and industrial applications globally — directly comparable to Crane BS&U's Viking Johnson and WASK product lines, with overlapping end-customers in water utilities and gas distribution.
• IMI Hydronic Engineering: IMI Hydronic (formerly IMI Pneumatex/TA Hydronics) makes balancing valves, PICVs and DPCVs for HVAC systems — directly comparable to Crane BS&U's Crane Fluid Systems Peak Pro PICV and Hattersley DPCV/TCV ranges.
• Hawle (Eterva Hawle): Hawle manufactures valves, fittings and accessories for water supply, gas distribution and wastewater — directly comparable to Crane BS&U's Viking Johnson couplings, adaptors and gas-utility fittings.

Broad incumbents

• Aliaxis: Aliaxis is a global leader in plastic and composite piping systems for water, gas and industrial markets, and is also a Crane BS&U channel partner — a broad incumbent competitor with overlapping fittings and couplings products serving similar utility customers.
• Flowserve: Flowserve is a broad incumbent manufacturer of pumps, valves and seals for power, oil & gas, water and chemical markets — overlapping with Crane BS&U in industrial flow control and gas-utility products within a much larger global portfolio.

Emerging players

• Bonut Engineering: Bonut Engineering acquired Crane BS&U's Brownall and Rhodes product ranges in 2020 and competes in the UK building-services valve and fitting market — an emerging player with direct heritage from Crane BS&U's own portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BrownSshand
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CraneBSU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crane-building-services-utlilities

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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