Custom Controls
Custom Controls Company, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Houston, designs and manufactures custom explosion-proof and hazardous-location HVAC systems (1–100 tons) for oil and gas, data storage, communications, and military applications worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Custom Controls does
Custom Controls Company (CCC) is a privately held, Houston-based industrial HVAC manufacturer founded in 1960 that designs and produces explosion-proof and hazardous-location cooling, heating, ventilation, and pressurization equipment. The company's product portfolio spans 1-ton through 100-ton capacity units — including wall-mount air conditioners (CAB 1–6 ton; LCAB 7.5–25 ton; HACAB high-ambient 3–12 ton), roof and pad-mounted package units (RMP/PMP 2–30 ton), RV-style rooftops, through-the-wall window units (CY, NCA), condensing units (CU 2–60 ton), closed-loop cabinet coolers, explosion-proof heaters, and explosion-proof fans — all rated for NEC Division 1/2 and IEC Zone 1/2 hazardous environments with applicable ATEX and CSA certifications. Equipment integrates NFPA 496-compliant variable-speed-drive pressurization and purging, spark-resistant blower and condenser components, low-watt-density stainless-steel heating elements, and the BLYGOLD PoluAl XT coil-coating system for corrosion protection in aggressive industrial atmospheres.
The company operates a custom-engineered, project-based business model: pricing is quote-based rather than published, units are configured to client specifications (including 316-stainless-steel structural frames and cabinets), and multi-year supply contracts are common. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of custom-manufactured units, supported by replacement-parts sales and after-sales professional services including factory phone and email support, on-site service worldwide dispatched from Houston, and FAT plus commissioning assistance. All design, engineering, and production are concentrated at the single 5712 Yale Street, Houston, Texas headquarters; the firm employs 11–50 people. Sales motion is enterprise field sales supported by a direct website with a Request-a-Quote funnel.
Custom Controls serves end-markets where flammable gases, vapors, or dust are present or proximate to electrical infrastructure. Oil and gas is the primary vertical — upstream (offshore platforms, land rigs, drill ships), midstream (pipeline pumping stations, barges, storage facilities), and downstream (analyzer shelters, blast-resistant buildings, RIE buildings, switchgear buildings, e-houses) — with secondary exposure to data-storage facilities (switchgear, motor control centers), communications infrastructure (cellular towers, mobile broadcast facilities), and military deployments (temporary housing, communications systems, weaponry and chemical storage, missile test facilities). Equipment is dual-listed for the US NEC and International IEC Ex / ATEX markets, giving the company global reach from a single manufacturing site.
Custom Controls firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Custom Controls
- Legal name
- Custom Controls Company
- Website
- https://customcontrolsco.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Custom Controls Company, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Houston, designs and manufactures custom explosion-proof and hazardous-location HVAC systems (1–100 tons) for oil and gas, data storage, communications, and military applications worldwide.
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Custom Controls industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial HVAC Equipment
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)
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Where Custom Controls is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Custom Controls business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial HVAC Equipment Sales: Custom Controls Company generates revenue through the sale of custom-manufactured industrial hazardous location and explosion-proof HVAC equipment, ranging from small wall mount units to large custom systems up to 100 tons. Equipment is sold directly to industrial clients for specific applications.
- Replacement Parts: Cost-effective replacement parts solution provided to better support equipment, with same-day or expedited shipment for common replacement parts.
- After-Sales Services: Installation and service support through network of experienced contractors, factory support, on-site services and consultations, FAT and commissioning services available upon request.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Custom HVAC Systems (2-100 tons) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Wall Mount Air Conditioners (1-6 Ton) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Large Wall Mount (7.5-40 Ton) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | High Ambient Wall Mount (up to 55°C) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Roof and Pad Mount Package Units (2-30 tons) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Cabinet Coolers (5,000-24,000 BTUH) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Condensing Units (2-60 tons) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Custom Controls product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Custom Controls Company manufactures custom and standard explosion-proof and hazardous-location HVAC equipment, including air conditioners, heaters, fans, and condensing units, designed for use in classified industrial environments such as oil and gas, military, data storage, and communications facilities.
Product overview
Custom Controls Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of hazardous location and explosion proof HVAC equipment for industrial applications. The product line includes wall mount air conditioners (CAB series 1-6 Ton, LCAB series 7.5-40 Ton, HACAB high ambient series), package/rooftop units (RMP/PMP series 2-30 tons, RVP series), cabinet coolers (CC series), window units (CY series), condensing units (CU series 2-60 tons), custom HVAC systems (2-100 tons), explosion proof heaters, and explosion proof fans (XPF). Products are designed for NEC Division 1/2 and IEC Zone 1/2 hazardous environments, with options for ATEX and CSA certifications. All units feature BLYGOLD coil protection coatings. The portfolio serves oil and gas, data storage, communications, and military industries worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Wall Mount Air Conditioner (CAB) Hazardous-location wall-mounted air conditioning unit designed for classified industrial areas.
- Large Wall Mount (LCAB) Larger-capacity hazardous-location wall-mounted air conditioner for industrial classified spaces.
- High Ambient Wall Mount (HACAB) Wall-mounted air conditioner engineered for high-ambient-temperature hazardous locations.
- Package Units (RMP/PMP) Self-contained packaged HVAC units rated for hazardous-location industrial service.
- Cabinet Coolers (CC) Cooling units designed to maintain safe temperatures inside electrical cabinets located in hazardous areas.
- General Purpose and Division 2 Window Unit (CY) Window-mounted air conditioner for general-purpose and Division 2 hazardous environments.
- Zone II and Division I Window Unit (NCA) Window-mounted air conditioner certified for Zone II and Division I hazardous locations.
- Custom HVAC Systems Bespoke engineered HVAC solutions built to customer specifications for unique hazardous-location applications.
- Condensing Units (CU) Outdoor-rated condensing units designed for use with hazardous-location matched systems.
- RV Style Rooftop (RVP) Rooftop-mounted HVAC unit in a compact RV-style form factor for hazardous-location use.
- Explosion Proof Heaters Heaters engineered for explosion-proof service in classified industrial environments.
- Explosion Proof Fans (XPF) Explosion-proof circulation fans rated for hazardous classified areas.
Companies that use Custom Controls
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Custom Controls technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
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Feature7 records
Custom Controls partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Custom Controls competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Trane Technologies: Global HVAC incumbent with broad commercial and industrial portfolios. Comparable as a peer because its Thermo King and industrial HVAC lines serve similar hazardous-duty and severe-environment applications, though it does not specialize in explosion-proof niche.
- Carrier Global: Major HVAC and refrigeration manufacturer with industrial and specialty equipment lines. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping industrial climate-control capabilities, though Carrier's hazardous-location exposure is a small portion of a much larger portfolio.
- Daikin Applied: Industrial and commercial HVAC manufacturer (parent Daikin Industries). Comparable as a broad incumbent producing air handlers, chillers, and packaged units for similar commercial and industrial facilities, though it does not focus on explosion-proof certification.
Emerging players
- nVent Electric (Hoffman): Provider of enclosures and thermal management including hazardous-location climate control. Comparable for switchgear and motor control center cooling where both companies serve data center and industrial infrastructure buyers.
- Eaton (Crouse-Hinds): Manufacturer of explosion-proof and hazardous-location electrical equipment, including enclosure climate control for classified areas. Comparable as a player in hazardous-location infrastructure though its HVAC scope sits within a broader electrical portfolio.
Direct peers
- Loren Cook Company: Industrial and commercial fan, blower, and ventilation equipment manufacturer. Comparable as a peer supplying air movement equipment into similar industrial and commercial construction applications as CCC's ventilation and blower product lines.
- New York Blower Company: Industrial fan and blower manufacturer serving heavy industrial and process applications. Comparable as a direct peer for CCC's explosion-proof fans (XPF series) and spark-resistant blower components sold into hazardous-location industrial projects.
- Modine Manufacturing: Manufacturer of industrial heat-transfer and HVAC equipment including units for harsh and hazardous environments. Directly comparable in targeting industrial customers with engineered thermal management solutions for O&G, power, and heavy industry.
- Pfannenberg: Manufacturer of thermal management and enclosure cooling solutions for hazardous and industrial environments. Comparable as a direct peer for cabinet coolers and explosion-proof climate control of switchgear, motor control centers, and analyzer shelters.
- Greenheck: Leading manufacturer of ventilation equipment including fans, blowers, dampers, and air-handling units for commercial and industrial applications. Comparable as a peer supplying air movement and ventilation equipment into similar industrial end markets.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Custom Controls
What does Custom Controls do?
Custom Controls Company manufactures custom and standard explosion-proof and hazardous-location HVAC equipment, including air conditioners, heaters, fans, and condensing units, designed for use in classified industrial environments such as oil and gas, military, data storage, and communications facilities.
Is Custom Controls a public or private company?
Custom Controls is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Custom Controls founded?
Custom Controls was founded in 1960. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Custom Controls based?
Custom Controls is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does Custom Controls make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial HVAC Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are replacement Parts and after-Sales Services.
Who are Custom Controls's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Trane Technologies, Carrier Global and Daikin Applied. Emerging players are nVent Electric (Hoffman) and Eaton (Crouse-Hinds). Direct peers are Loren Cook Company, New York Blower Company, Modine Manufacturing, Pfannenberg and Greenheck.
Does Custom Controls have an API?
No public API is recorded for Custom Controls.
What industry is Custom Controls in?
Custom Controls's product category is Industrial HVAC Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAB, HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling), with a secondary code of IMAHAKAG, Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment. Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.