UEP

What UEP does

UEP Venting Solutions (formerly United Energy Products) is a Crofton, Maryland-based manufacturer representative and turnkey provider of commercial and industrial venting and exhaust systems, serving the Mid-Atlantic region for over four decades. The company represents more than 17 product lines from manufacturers including Schebler Chimney Systems, Enervex, VaughanAir, Centrotherm, Fulton, Grundfos, Field Controls, InExhaust, Tranter, InsulTek, Ace Heaters, Rite Boilers, Watson McDaniel, Sterlco, and US Pump Corp — spanning UL-listed factory-fabricated stainless steel chimneys, polypropylene UL-1738 flue gas venting, factory-built grease duct assemblies, condensing hydronic and steam boilers, packaged pump systems, draft controls, heat exchangers, and pre-insulated piping. Its wholly-owned sister company Chimney Works, founded in 2007, executes turn-key chimney and venting installation, giving UEP a bundled engineering-to-maintenance service model.

The company bids over 1,600 jobs annually through a dedicated estimating team and serves enterprise customers across government, education, healthcare, hospitality, institutional facilities, and commercial real estate, with high-profile references including the White House, State Department, Smithsonian, Kennedy Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, MGM National Harbor, and the Watergate. Revenue is generated primarily through product markup and manufacturer commissions on capital equipment sales, supplemented by installation services via Chimney Works and in-house engineering, measurement, specification, submittal support, factory-certified start-up, and maintenance services.

In 2024, UEP divested its mechanical division to Flow Control Group and rebranded from United Energy Products to UEP Venting Solutions, narrowing its scope to a pure-play venting specialist while operating as part of The UEP Group portfolio that includes Pacific, Lone Star, Atlantic, and Toronto Venting Solutions. The business remains family-owned under the Smollon family (Frank Smollon Jr. as Owner/President since 2019, with Frank Smollon IV as CEO) and is privately held with no institutional capital or public reporting.

Name

UEP

Legal name

United Energy Products

Website

https://uepsales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UEP Venting Solutions is a Mid-Atlantic-based manufacturer representative and turnkey provider of commercial and industrial venting and exhaust systems, representing 17+ product lines and serving government, healthcare, education, and commercial customers across the DC/MD/VA region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Venting Systems

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Heater/Boiler Flue, Venting & Chimney Liner Service (HSAOACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration) (EUAEAFAE), Boiler Repair, Maintenance & Tune-Ups (HSAOACAD), Commercial Water Heater & Boiler Service (HSAOACAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial venting solutions
• Grease duct systems
• Boiler flue installation
• HVAC equipment supply
• Industrial exhaust systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Crofton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Product Sales: UEP operates as a manufacturer representative selling commercial venting equipment, boilers, water heaters, pumps, and related products from partner manufacturers. Revenue is generated through product markup and commissions on sales.
2. Installation Services: Through sister company Chimney Works, UEP provides turn-key flue installation services including boiler flues, generator exhaust, grease duct systems, and chimney inspections
3. Engineering and Technical Services: In-house engineering for system design and specification assistance, submittal process support, and technical consulting throughout projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UEP Venting Solutions (formerly United Energy Products) is a turnkey manufacturer representative and provider of commercial and industrial venting and exhaust systems, including UL-listed factory-fabricated double-wall stainless steel and polypropylene flue gas venting, grease duct systems, prefabricated chimneys and stacks, and generator exhaust systems. The company delivers end-to-end services including engineering design, field measurement, project bidding (over 1,600 jobs annually), installation through sister company Chimney Works, factory-certified start-up, and maintenance support for commercial and institutional facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Product overview

UEP Venting Solutions (formerly United Energy Products) is a turnkey provider of commercial venting solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. Following the sale of its mechanical division to Flow Control Group, the company is now fully dedicated to venting products and solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including: Commercial Venting Solutions (boiler flues, generator exhaust, grease duct systems), Installation Services through sister company Chimney Works, Factory-Built Grease Ducts (UL-listed), Polypropylene Flue Gas Venting (Centrotherm Innoflue UL-1738), Variable Speed Exhaust Systems (Enervex), Prefabricated Chimneys & Stacks (Schebler), DuraDuct Prefabricated Duct Systems (VaughanAir), Draft Controls & Dampers (Field Controls), Heat Exchangers (Tranter), Condensing Hydronic Boilers (Fulton), Packaged Pump Systems (Grundfos), Steam Products (Fulton, Watson McDaniel, Sterlco), VHX Economizers (Enervex), Pre-insulated Piping (Insul-Tek), and Pump Solutions (US Pump Corp, Grundfos LCS). The company represents over 17 product lines and provides end-to-end services including engineering design, field measurement, installation, startup, and maintenance through factory-certified technicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Venting Solutions Turnkey commercial and industrial venting and exhaust systems including boiler flues, water heater venting, generator exhaust, and grease duct systems for commercial facilities, contractors, and institutional customers.
• Installation Services (Chimney Works) Factory-fabricated flue and exhaust system installation through sister company Chimney Works, covering boiler and water heater flues, generator exhaust systems, grease duct systems, and demolition of existing flue systems for commercial projects.
• Factory-Built Grease Ducts UL-listed factory-built grease duct systems with double-wall construction, stainless steel inner liner, cylindrical shape for superior flow capacity, and modular no-weld design tested to UL-2221 for commercial kitchen exhaust.
• Polypropylene Flue Gas Venting (Centrotherm Innoflue) Polypropylene piping solutions listed to UL-1738 and ULC-S636 standards, offered as single wall, flexible and concentric systems as a safer alternative to PVC/CPVC with 230°F temperature rating and gasketed joint connections.
• Variable Speed Exhaust Systems (Enervex) Variable speed exhaust systems from Enervex that modulate with load, providing increased efficiency, noise reduction, and longevity compared to single-speed exhaust systems. Includes MBES modulating exhaust fans.
• Prefabricated Chimneys & Stacks (Schebler) Prefabricated stainless-steel chimneys, heavy wall engineered stacks, food service grease ducts, special gas venting systems, and generator exhaust systems from Schebler Chimney Systems, including UL 103, UL 2561, and UL 959 listed products.
• DuraDuct Prefabricated Duct Systems (VaughanAir) VaughanAir's patented DuraDuct line of prefabricated rectangular 2-, 3-, and 4-hour fire-rated duct systems for kitchen exhaust, dishwasher exhaust, laboratory exhaust, and panels with UL and ETL listings.
• Draft Controls & Vent Dampers (Field Controls) World's leading supplier of draft controls, draft regulators, and vent dampers including manual and automatic dampers for mechanical draft applications to optimize efficiency of heating appliances.
• Heat Exchangers (Tranter) Gasketed plate and frame heat exchangers (GPHE) for HVAC applications including waste heat recovery and avoiding mechanical cooling, with the largest plate style ranges in the industry.
• Condensing Hydronic Boilers (Fulton) Condensing hydronic boilers that achieve up to 98% thermal efficiency by capturing and reusing latent heat, including Endura+, Endura XE, and Vantage models.
• Packaged Pump Systems (Grundfos Hydro MPC HVAC) Plug-and-pump packaged pumping solution with parallel pumping using smaller pumps and intelligent controls, pre-tested, pre-assembled and pre-wired, reducing energy consumption by more than 18% compared to other variable speed HVAC systems.
• VHX Economizer (Enervex) Waste Heat to Water (WHW) heat exchanger that converts exhaust waste heat into hot water using modular hybrid micro-channel/plate heat exchanger modules, reducing fuel consumption by 5-10% and typically paying for itself in less than two years.
• Pre-insulated Piping Systems (Insul-Tek) Prefabricated, pre-insulated piping systems for temperatures from -350°F to 500°F, used for district heating and cooling, cryogenic piping, and custom designed systems.
• Plume Abatement Systems (Enervex) Systems to reduce visible plume from condensing boiler exhaust by lowering exhaust temperature through a heat exchanger, condensing moisture, and reheating the remaining flue gas.
• Steam Products (Fulton, Watson McDaniel, Sterlco) Steam boilers (Fulton VSRT, EDR+), steam traps, control valves, boiler feed and condensate packages from Watson McDaniel and Sterlco for commercial steam systems.
• Engineering and Technical Services In-house engineering for system design and specification assistance, submittal process support, field measurement by experienced project managers, and technical consulting throughout projects for commercial venting installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,600 jobs bid annually by dedicated estimating team
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• CentrothermcoreTechnology or IntegrationUEP represents Centrotherm's line of polypropylene flue gas venting systems, which are listed to UL-1738 and ULC-S636 standards as a safer alternative to PVC/CPVC for condensing boiler applications. Centrotherm has been manufacturing Innoflue polypropylene solutions since 1994.
• EnervexcoreTechnology or IntegrationUEP represents Enervex for mechanical draft solutions combining exhaust/chimney systems, mechanical exhaust, and heat recovery equipment. Products include dampers, plume abatement systems, VHX economizers, and modulating building exhaust systems.
• Schebler Chimney SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationUEP represents Schebler Chimney Systems for prefabricated stainless-steel chimneys, heavy wall engineered stacks, food service grease ducts, special gas venting systems, and generator exhaust systems. Schebler offers UL 103, UL 2561, and UL 959 listed products.
• VaughanAircoreTechnology or IntegrationUEP represents VaughanAir whose DuraDuct line is the only patented rectangular 2-, 3-, and 4-hour fire rated duct system with UL and ETL listings for kitchen exhaust, dishwasher exhaust, and laboratory exhaust applications.
• FultoncoreTechnology or IntegrationUEP represents Fulton for steam and hydronic boilers including the VSRT 250 steam boiler, Endura+ hydronic boiler, and Endura XE. Fulton has been a leading manufacturer since 1949 with products achieving up to 99% efficiency.
• GrundfoscoreTechnology or IntegrationUEP represents Grundfos for HVAC pumps including the LCS pump with ECM motor and variable frequency drive, and the Hydro MPC HVAC packaged pump system. Grundfos met DOE efficiency requirements ahead of 2020 regulations.
• Chimney WorkscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChimney Works is UEP's sister company founded in 2007, providing turn-key chimney installation, engineering, design, and quality products for commercial chimney and venting applications. Specializes in complex chimney liner installations for condensing boiler conversions.
• Flow Control GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlow Control Group acquired UEP's mechanical division which now operates as UEP Mechanical Equipment & Applications. This transition allows each business to focus on their core strengths - UEP Venting Solutions on venting products and the mechanical company on mechanical equipment.
• The UEP GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUEP Venting Solutions is part of The UEP Group portfolio of exceptional companies marketing, selling, and delivering commercial venting solutions. The group includes Pacific Venting Solutions, Lone Star Venting Solutions, Atlantic Venting Solutions, Toronto Venting Solutions, and Chimney Works.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flow Control Group: Flow Control Group is a specialty distribution platform that acquired UEP's mechanical division. It is comparable to UEP because it represents competing mechanical and flow-control principals with overlapping customer relationships in commercial and industrial markets.
• Johnstone Supply: Johnstone Supply is a wholesale HVAC distributor serving residential and commercial contractors through a large co-op network. It is comparable to UEP because it operates an adjacent distribution/rep business model for HVAC products targeting the same mechanical contractor and engineering customer base.
• CaptiveAire: CaptiveAire is a leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, including grease ducts, exhaust hoods, and make-up air equipment. It is comparable to UEP because it serves the same end customers (commercial kitchens, institutions, hospitality) with turnkey venting and exhaust solutions, though as a manufacturer rather than a rep.

Broad incumbents

• Watsco: Watsco is the largest U.S. distributor of HVAC products, operating primarily through the Carrier Enterprise and Baker Distributing branches. It is comparable to UEP as a competing distribution channel for many of the same commercial HVAC, boiler, and pump lines UEP represents.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Ferguson is the largest U.S. distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks products. It is comparable to UEP because it distributes commercial boilers, pumps, and venting equipment to many of the same institutional and commercial customers, albeit at much greater scale and breadth.
• Mestek: Mestek is a diversified HVAC manufacturer encompassing brands such as Modine Heating (commercial), RBI, and Sterling. It is comparable to UEP because its commercial heating and ventilation products compete with several of UEP's principal lines in the same specification channels.
• Greenheck Group: Greenheck is one of North America's largest manufacturers of commercial and industrial ventilation equipment, including fans, dampers, kitchen ventilation, and energy recovery. It is comparable to UEP as it operates in the same commercial venting and HVAC supply chain and overlaps with many of the same end customers and engineering firms.
• Selkirk (Selkirk Metalbestos): Selkirk is a major manufacturer of commercial and residential venting products including Type B vent, chimney, and grease duct systems. It is comparable to UEP because its factory-built UL-listed venting products directly overlap UEP's Schebler, Centrotherm, and VaughanAir represented lines.
• Cleaver-Brooks: Cleaver-Brooks is a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial boiler systems and integrated boiler room solutions. It is comparable to UEP because its boilers and ancillary venting equipment serve many of the same Mid-Atlantic and institutional customers UEP supports.
• Burnham Holdings: Burnham Holdings owns leading hydronic boiler brands (Burnham, U.S. Boiler Company, Crown Boiler, New Yorker). It is comparable to UEP as a manufacturer of commercial heating equipment whose products are routinely specified and installed alongside UEP's venting solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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