Sherwood Valve LLC

What Sherwood Valve LLC does

Sherwood Valve LLC, founded in 1928 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with manufacturing operations in Cleveland, Ohio, is a B2B manufacturer of system-critical gas and fluid control valves. The company operates as the only North American cylinder valve manufacturer and sells three product families: industrial and medical valves (cylinder valves, manifold valves, high-pressure line valves rated to 7,000 PSI, residual pressure valves, SCBA valves, chlorine valves, pressure relief devices, and alternative-energy valves); specialty gas valves (stainless steel and brass diaphragm valves, packed valves, refrigerant valves, and lecture bottle valves for high-purity, corrosive, and analytical gases); and appliance gas systems under the Lincoln Gas Systems brand (single and dual shutoff valves, supply tube assemblies, burner orifices, manifolds, and custom integrated assemblies for residential ovens, cooktops, and ranges). Products are differentiated by proprietary design features including a dual packing chamber architecture, third-party certified resilient soft seats for oxygen service, helium leak rates of 10-4 atm cc/sec, and multi-gas service capability that reduces customer inventory complexity.

The company's commercial model is a channel-led hardware sale business with no publicly disclosed pricing. Revenue is generated through industrial valve sales to a diversified base of industrial gas, medical/life support, specialty gas, appliance OEM, chlorine, and emerging alternative-energy customers, with custom quote-based pricing. GTM is executed primarily through a multi-tier distributor network: master distributors (Evergreen Midwest, Ratermann Manufacturing, Ray Murray) in North America and international distributors (Equigas in Latin America and the Caribbean; Chemtech International in Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Europe), supplemented by manufacturer representatives selling directly to large industrial manufacturers. Sherwood is differentiated by regulatory certifications (ISO 9001, TPED ADR-IS, Chlorine Valve Type Approval) and active participation in industry standards bodies (CGA, Chlorine Institute, GAWDA, IOMA, ASTM).

Sherwood was acquired on January 12, 2026 by Control Devices, a portfolio company of HBM Holdings, as a platform expansion of compressed gas flow control capabilities across industrial, specialty, high-purity, and medical gas applications. The company continues to operate under the Sherwood Valve brand as a wholly owned subsidiary of Control Devices. The company does not disclose revenue, has no app, API, or disclosed digital products, and reports no AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Sherwood Valve LLC

Legal name

Sherwood Valve LLC

Website

https://sherwoodvalve.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sherwood Valve LLC is the only North American cylinder valve manufacturer, producing system-critical gas and fluid control valves for industrial, medical, specialty gas, and appliance OEM customers through a global distributor network. Founded 1928, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, and operating as a Control Devices/HBM Holdings company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH)

Keywords

• Industrial gas valves
• Cylinder valves
• Specialty gas valves
• Appliance gas systems
• Flow control solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Valve Sales: Sherwood generates revenue through the sale of industrial cylinder valves, specialty gas valves, medical valves, and appliance gas systems to industrial, medical, specialty gas, and appliance gas markets. The company sells through distributors and direct relationships with manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sherwood Valve, A Control Devices Company, designs and manufactures system-critical gas and fluid control valves and flow control components for industrial gas, specialty gas, and appliance gas applications. Founded in 1928, it is the only North American cylinder valve manufacturer and operates three product lines (Industrial and Medical Valves, Specialty Gas Valves, and Lincoln Gas Systems Appliance Gas Systems) sold through a network of master distributors, regional distributors, manufacturer representatives, and direct OEM relationships.

Product overview

Sherwood Valve LLC is the only North American cylinder valve manufacturer, providing technical gas valves and flow control components across three interconnected product lines: Industrial and Medical Valves (cylinder valves, manifold valves, residual pressure valves, SCBA valves, high-pressure line valves like the 630 Series rated to 6000 PSI, chlorine valves, and pressure relief devices for industrial gases, medical/life support, hydrogen, and alternative energy); Specialty Gas Valves (SS diaphragm valves like the 7000 Series, brass diaphragm valves like the 8000 Series, packed valves, hydrocarbon valves, refrigerant valves like RVE and 1014 Series, and lecture bottle valves like the 6411 Series for high-purity gases, corrosive gases, analytical/instrumentation gases, pharmaceutical gases, and refrigerants); and Appliance Gas Systems under the Lincoln Gas Systems brand (brass and aluminum single/dual shutoff valves, supply tube assemblies, elbow burner assemblies, brass burner orifices, steel and aluminized steel manifolds, and custom integrated assemblies for ovens, cooktops, and ranges). The company operates as part of Control Devices, a portfolio company of HBM Holdings, with headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA and manufacturing in Cleveland, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lincoln Gas Systems: Appliance valve systems brand under Sherwood, delivering valves and systems for household appliances including ovens, cooktops, and ranges, operating for over a century.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and regional.

• Evergreen Midwest Co.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster distributor for Industrial, Medical and Specialty Gas Products with warehouse locations in Mentor, Ohio. Represents Sherwood in the Midwest region of the United States.
• Ratermann Manufacturing, Inc.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster distributor with warehouse locations in California, Tennessee, and Texas. Distributes Sherwood industrial, medical, and specialty gas valve products across the United States.
• Ray Murray, Inc.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster distributor with warehouse locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina. Distributes Sherwood industrial, medical, and specialty gas valve products.
• Equigas, Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor and manufacturer's representative for Industrial, Medical, Specialty Gas and Chlorine Products covering South America, Central America, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean Islands. Has US export facility in Doral, Florida and Venezuela operations.
• Chemtech International, Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for Chlorine, Industrial, Medical and Specialty Gas Products covering Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Europe markets from West Chester, Pennsylvania.
• Chemflow Products LLCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited States distributor specializing in Chlorine Valves, Components and Accessories with operations in Texas.
• John H Carter CompanyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited States distributor specializing in Chlorine Valves, Components and Accessories with operations in Louisiana.
• Sidener Environmental Services, Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited States distributor specializing in Chlorine Valves, Components and Accessories with operations in Missouri.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ham-Let Group: Ham-Let manufactures high-purity valves, fittings, and fluid system components for semiconductor, analytical, and specialty gas applications. Directly comparable to Sherwood's specialty gas diaphragm and packed valve product lines targeting high-purity and corrosive gases.
• Velan Inc. Velan is a leading manufacturer of industrial steel valves, including severe service and high-pressure valves for oil & gas, power, and chemical applications. Overlaps with Sherwood's high-pressure industrial valve offerings (630/YVA Series).
• Swagelok: Swagelok designs and manufactures fluid system components including valves, fittings, and regulators for industrial gas, specialty gas, and high-purity applications. Directly comparable to Sherwood's cylinder valve, manifold valve, and specialty gas diaphragm/packed valve lines, with overlapping distributor-driven B2B go-to-market.
• Rotarex: Rotarex is a global specialist in cylinder valves, regulators, and gas handling equipment for industrial, medical, specialty, and high-purity gas applications. Directly competes with Sherwood across cylinder valves, specialty gas valves, and medical gas valves.
• GCE Group: GCE Group specializes in gas control equipment including cylinder valves, regulators, and fittings for industrial, medical, and specialty gas applications. Directly comparable to Sherwood across industrial, medical, and specialty gas valve product lines, particularly in European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a global motion and control technologies leader with substantial fluid power valve, fitting, and cylinder valve product lines. Overlaps with Sherwood's high-pressure cylinder valves and industrial gas product lines as part of a much broader portfolio.
• CIRCOR International: CIRCOR manufactures flow control products including industrial valves, regulators, and fittings for energy, process, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Sherwood's industrial cylinder and specialty valve portfolio as part of a broader fluid handling platform.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water manufactures valves, flow control, and water treatment products for plumbing, HVAC, and water systems. Adjacent incumbent in valves/fluid handling with limited overlap in cylinder valves, but competes for appliance and water-treatment specification opportunities.
• Emerson Electric: Emerson's Fisher Controls and related automation businesses supply industrial valves, regulators, and flow control for process and industrial gas applications. Overlaps with Sherwood's industrial gas and specialty gas product portfolio as a much larger incumbent.
• KITZ Corporation: KITZ is a Japanese global manufacturer of industrial valves (bronze, brass, cast iron, stainless steel) for plumbing, HVAC, and industrial applications. Comparable to Sherwood's industrial valve business, though serving broader plumbing/process markets.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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