McGuire Manufacturing

What McGuire Manufacturing does

McGuire Manufacturing Co., Inc. is a privately held, specification-grade commercial plumbing products manufacturer founded in 1952 and headquartered at 60 Grandview Court, Cheshire, Connecticut. The company designs and produces a portfolio of plumbing components organized across Good, Better, Best, and ECO product tiers, including P-Traps (17GA tubular, specification grade, vandal-resistant), Supply Kits (Convertible Quarter-Turn ball valves, ECO economy, Heavy Premier Line, Rigid Supplies, Standard Line), Stop Valves (including the BV2Press series), Continuous Wastes, Strainers & PO Plugs, and Components. Differentiated sub-brands include the Convertible quarter-turn ball valve that converts to loose-key for vandal-proof installation, the ICV Defender integral check valve for backflow prevention, the ProWrap ADA-compliant pre-assembled installation kit, and the SANIGUARD antimicrobial product line. The company holds certifications to ASME A112.18.2/CSA B125.2 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 with lead content below the 0.5 µg threshold.

McGuire sells exclusively through business-to-business distribution rather than direct, maintaining a channel of over 1,000 stocking distributors and wholesalers across the United States and Canada. The distribution footprint is reinforced by a western regional distribution facility in Reno, Nevada, and a Canadian distribution operation in Toronto. Primary customer segments are commercial plumbing contractors installing fixtures in new construction and renovation, professional engineers and specifiers writing products into commercial building designs, and wholesale distributors and plumbing supply houses stocking McGuire products for resale to end customers. Marketing and specification support are delivered through the company website, an ATS Spec-powered BIM/Revit content library, and standard social media channels (YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram).

The revenue model is straightforward wholesale hardware sales at per-unit or per-pair price points, with documented SKUs ranging from roughly $48 per unit for ECO closet convertible ball valves to approximately $161 per pair for higher-tier convertible ball valve kits. Recent activity includes 2026 January and July list price updates with downloadable Excel pricing files and a specialty adder booklet, the launch of the Good/Better/Best tier structure and ECO economy line, and the publication of Build America Buy America Act (BABA), Buy America Act (BAA), and Country of Origin request forms, signaling positioning for federally funded procurement. Operating geographies are explicitly the United States and Canada, with no claimed global footprint. McGuire maintains no subsidiaries, no public funding rounds, and no disclosed mergers, acquisitions, or leadership changes in the available record.

Name

McGuire Manufacturing

Legal name

McGuire Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Website

https://mcguiremfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McGuire Manufacturing is a privately held, 70-year-old Cheshire, Connecticut–based manufacturer of specification-grade commercial plumbing components sold exclusively B2B through 1,000-plus stocking distributors across the United States and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Plumbing Products

NAICS

Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Valves & Controls (Shutoff, Mixing, Backflow) (IMADALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD), Water Heating Accessories & Plumbing Connection Kits (Connectors, Hoses, Traps) (IMADALAG), Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG)

Keywords

• Commercial plumbing products
• Ball valves
• Supply kits
• Plumbing fixtures
• Plumbing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheshire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Plumbing Product Sales: McGuire Manufacturing generates revenue through the sale of commercial plumbing products including ball valves, supply kits, P-traps, strainers, stop valves, and components. Products are sold through distributor networks at wholesale prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

McGuire Manufacturing designs, produces, and supplies commercial-grade plumbing components — including quarter-turn convertible ball valves, water supply kits, P-Traps, strainers, stop valves, continuous wastes, and ADA-compliant installation kits — for commercial, institutional, and multi-use facilities. Products are organized into Good, Better, Best, and ECO tiered lines and reach customers exclusively through a network of more than 1,000 wholesale stocking distributors across the United States and Canada.

Product overview

McGuire Manufacturing is a commercial plumbing products company founded in 1952, offering a comprehensive portfolio of plumbing components organized into Good, Better, Best, and ECO tiered product lines. Core products include Saniguard® antimicrobial products, P-Traps (17GA tubular, specification grade, and vandal-resistant), ProWrap™ ADA-compliant installation kits, Strainers & PO Plugs, and extensive Supply Kits featuring Convertible Quarter-Turn ball valves, ECO Supply Kits, Heavy Premier Line, Integral Check Valve (ICV Defender™), Rigid Supplies, and Standard Line options. The company also provides Continuous Wastes, Stop Valves including the BV2Press series, Components, and Marine Plumbing products. All products serve commercial and multi-use markets, with offerings ranging from economy-line ECO products to specification-grade commercial components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SANIGUARD® Antimicrobial Products Antimicrobial product line of commercial plumbing components designed to inhibit microbial growth for commercial, institutional, and hygiene-sensitive applications such as hospitals and public restrooms.
• P-Traps Tubular P-traps for commercial plumbing installations, including 17GA commercial grade MCT series, specification grade, and vandal-resistant options in 1-1/4 IN and 1-1/2 IN sizes and multiple finishes. Quick-ship availability highlighted for the MCT line.
• ProWrap™ ADA-Compliant Pre-Assembled Installation Kit Pre-assembled ADA-compliant installation kit for commercial bathroom lavatory and closet applications, designed to reduce on-site installation time and labor costs for commercial plumbers.
• Strainers & PO Plugs Drain strainers and plunger (PO) plugs for commercial plumbing installations used in sink and fixture drainage assemblies.
• Supply Kits Water supply connection kits for lavatory and closet commercial fixtures, available in lead-free configurations and multiple connection styles including compression, IPS, sweat, PEX-F1960, and PEX-F1807, organized across Good, Better, Best, and ECO tiered lines.
• ECO Supply Kits Economy-line supply kits with competitive pricing and fast shipping, available in compression, IPS, and sweat connection styles for lavatory and closet commercial applications, positioned at ECO tier price points ($51.70 to $76.55 per pair).
• Convertible Quarter-Turn Ball Valves Quarter-turn ball valve supply kits engineered for commercial and multi-use markets that convert to loose-key operation for vandal-proof installation, available in lavatory and closet variants across compression, IPS, sweat, PEX-F1960, and PEX-F1807 connection styles ($90.20 to $161.06 per pair depending on configuration).
• Continuous Wastes Continuous waste assemblies for connecting multiple fixtures in commercial plumbing installations, used to drain paired sinks or multi-bowl configurations.
• Stop Valves (BV2Press Series) Quarter-turn and full-turn stop valves for commercial plumbing, including the BV2Press press-connect series with integral check valve options for press-fit commercial installations.
• Components Individual plumbing components and replacement parts for commercial installations, supporting repair and retrofit needs across the broader McGuire product catalog.
• Marine Plumbing Specialized plumbing products designed for marine vessel applications, addressing the corrosion-resistant and space-constrained requirements of commercial and recreational marine environments.
• ICV Defender™ Integral Check Valve Products Plumbing components with integrated check valves that defend against backflow and cross-contamination in plumbing systems, addressing code requirements and water safety in commercial installations.
• Convertible™ Ball Valves Unique quarter-turn ball valves engineered for commercial and multi-use markets that convert to loose-key operation for vandal-proof installation, with sample-request support for engineers and contractors.
• BIM Library Building Information Modeling content library powered by ATS Spec software, providing downloadable Revit/BIM files for McGuire products to support specification engineers and BIM coordinators on commercial building projects.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• FIS Integrated PayablesminorOthersMcGuire Manufacturing partners with FIS Integrated Payables to offer virtual credit card payment options to vendors. This streamlines the payment process for suppliers and vendors doing business with McGuire.
• People's United BankminorOthersPeople's United Bank partners with McGuire through the FIS Integrated Payables Mastercard Payment Program, enabling virtual credit card payments to McGuire's vendors and suppliers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water is a leading global manufacturer of plumbing, water safety, and flow control products serving commercial, residential, and industrial markets. It is the broadest incumbent in commercial plumbing valves and fittings, directly competing with McGuire's stop valves, supply kits, and backflow prevention offerings.
• Sloan Valve Company: Sloan is a major manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixtures, valves, and water management systems. While strongest in flush valves, Sloan competes in the same commercial specification channel as McGuire and is a key alternative on commercial restroom projects.
• Chicago Faucets (Geberit): Chicago Faucets, a Geberit brand, manufactures commercial-grade faucets, valves, and fittings for institutional and commercial restrooms. It is a key specification-driven competitor in the same commercial bathroom channel as McGuire.
• Zurn Elkay Water Solutions: Zurn Elkay manufactures a wide range of commercial plumbing products including valves, drainage, water safety, and fixture systems. Its specification-grade commercial valves and drainage products directly overlap with McGuire's stop valves, P-traps, and supply kit portfolio.

Direct peers

• Matco-Norca: Matco-Norca distributes and manufactures plumbing valves, fittings, and supply lines serving plumbing wholesalers and contractors. Its value-oriented valve and fitting portfolio is a direct competitor to McGuire's ECO and Good tier products.
• Keeney Manufacturing: Keeney manufactures plumbing specialty products including bath drains, P-traps, supply lines, and floor drains. Its commercial-grade tubular products overlap with McGuire's 17GA P-traps and continuous waste assemblies.
• BrassCraft Manufacturing: BrassCraft manufactures water supply lines, stop valves, and plumbing fittings for residential and commercial markets. Its product categories (supply lines, shut-off valves, fittings) are highly comparable to McGuire's Convertible ball valves and supply kits.
• Dearborn Brass (Oatey): Dearborn Brass, part of Oatey, manufactures plumbing brass fittings, supply lines, and repair parts for commercial and residential markets. Its supply line and tubular product line directly competes with McGuire's supply kit and stop valve categories.
• Sioux Chief Manufacturing: Sioux Chief manufactures plumbing rough-in products including supply lines, stub-outs, drains, and P-traps. Its commercial rough-in product line and specification-driven distribution closely parallel McGuire's P-trap and supply kit offerings.
• Jones Stephens (Cash Acme): Jones Stephens distributes plumbing specialty products including valves, fittings, and repair parts to plumbing wholesalers. Its product breadth and channel positioning closely mirror McGuire's distributor-focused commercial plumbing strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFYFofCadw4cUU2J18VLV0Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/mcguire.manufacturing.co
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcguire-manufacturing-co--inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcguire.manufacturing

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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