What Groth does

Groth Corporation is a manufacturer of industrial safety equipment specializing in low-pressure relief and flame control products for atmospheric storage tanks in hazardous process environments. Founded in 1960 in Houston, Texas (now headquartered in Stafford, TX at 13650 N. Promenade Blvd.), the company produces pressure/vacuum relief valves, emergency relief valves, flame and detonation arresters, blanket gas regulators, pilot-operated relief valves, and complementary tank equipment including free vents, gauge hatches, waste gas burners, drip traps, and sediment traps. Products are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 16852, API 2000/ISO 28300, ATEX, PED, ASME PTC-25, and additional international standards, and are validated in Groth's on-site TUV-certified flow and flame testing laboratories. The company's 10% overpressure technology and ultra-tight sealing performance address fugitive emissions, product evaporation losses, and overpressure/vacuum damage in flammable liquid and gas service applications.

The company's primary customers are oil and gas operators (upstream, midstream, and downstream) and chemical processing facilities, with secondary applications in pharmaceutical, food and beverage, water processing, and biogas facilities. Groth generates revenue through direct hardware sales via a global network of factory-authorized representatives and dealers, supplemented by 24/7 emergency support services and the GARD (Groth Authorized Repair Dealers) aftermarket service network spanning 12 US locations plus Canada, the Netherlands, the UK, and Saudi Arabia. Pricing is quote-based with no public pricing disclosed.

In August 2025, Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) acquired Continental Disc Corporation — Groth's parent since 1999 — for $540 million in an all-cash transaction from Tinicum Incorporated partnership, with Groth formally announced as part of Baker Hughes in April 2026. Groth operates manufacturing in the US and India (Groth Continental Manufacturing Private Limited in Ahmedabad), with regional sales offices in China, the Netherlands, India, and Singapore, and reported parent-level headcount exceeding 300.

Name

Groth

Legal name

Groth Corporation, LLC

Website

https://grothcorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Groth Corporation manufactures pressure/vacuum relief valves, flame and detonation arresters, blanket gas regulators, and tank safety equipment for oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers. Founded in 1960, the company serves global industrial safety markets through authorized representatives and a service dealer network, now operating as a subsidiary of Baker Hughes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection) (IMAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Industrial safety valves
• Pressure relief equipment
• Flame arresters
• Tank protection devices
• Process safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Stafford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Safety Equipment Manufacturing: Groth Corporation manufactures and sells pressure/vacuum relief valves, flame arresters, detonation arresters, blanket gas regulators, emergency relief valves, and related tank equipment. Revenue is generated through direct product sales to industrial customers via their global representative network. The company also provides associated services including emergency support and authorized repair through GARD Centers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Groth manufactures and sells industrial safety equipment for low-pressure storage tank protection, including pressure/vacuum relief valves, emergency relief valves, flame arresters (deflagration and detonation), blanket gas regulators, and complementary tank equipment such as vents, hatches, drip traps, and waste gas burners. Its products protect refineries, chemical processing plants, pharmaceutical facilities, food and beverage operations, and water processing sites from overpressure, vacuum, flame propagation, and fugitive emissions. The company supplements its product portfolio with a TUV-certified Flow and Flame Testing Laboratory and a global Groth Authorized Repair Dealer (GARD) service network for aftermarket maintenance and emergency support.

Product overview

Groth Corporation is a manufacturer of industrial safety equipment for pressure relief and flame control applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of low-pressure relief products organized into five core categories: Relief Valves (including pressure/vacuum relief, emergency relief, and pilot-operated relief valves), Flame Control products (flame arresters, detonation arresters, and combo valve/flame arrester units), Vents & Hatches (free vents and gauge hatches), Blanket Gas Regulators, and tank equipment accessories (waste gas burners, drip traps, sediment traps, and manometers). These products protect refineries, chemical processing plants, and facilities with atmospheric storage tanks from overpressure, vacuum, and fire hazards. Groth also provides testing laboratory services and a global authorized repair dealer network. The company operates as part of Baker Hughes following its August 2025 acquisition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GARD (GROTH Authorized Repair Dealers): A network of elite factory-authorized dealers providing around-the-clock service and rapid turnaround times for equipment maintenance and repairs.

Products and services

• Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valves Pressure and vacuum relief valves that protect storage tanks from overpressure and excessive vacuum while minimizing fugitive emissions and product losses, available in weight-loaded, spring-loaded, and pilot-operated configurations.
• Emergency Relief Valves Emergency pressure relief valves providing rapid overpressure protection for storage tanks, available in weight-loaded and spring-loaded configurations with hinged options for large-diameter tanks.
• Flame Arresters Deflagration and detonation flame arresters engineered to inhibit flame propagation in piping systems and protect tanks containing flammable liquids, certified to ISO 16852 standards with ATEX and USCG options.
• Detonation Arresters Specialized flame arresters designed to stop detonations in piping systems, certified for various gas groups including IEC IIA, NEC D, and higher-risk gases.
• Combo Valve/Flame Arrester Combined pressure/vacuum relief valves with integrated flame arresters providing dual protection against overpressure, vacuum, and flame propagation in a single unit.
• Blanket Gas Regulators Pressure regulation devices that maintain consistent pressure inside the vapor space of storage tanks, preventing fire hazards and evaporation losses by supplying inert gas blankets.
• Free Vents Atmospheric vents including goose neck and weather hood designs that allow tank venting while preventing ingress of rain, debris, and contaminants.
• Gauge Hatches Tank access hatches designed for level measurement and tank inspection with secure sealing to prevent vapor release.
• Pilot Operated Relief Valves Precision pressure relief valves using pilot-operated mechanisms for enhanced accuracy and tight sealing at low pressure settings, ideal for critical process applications.
• Waste Gas Burners Flare systems for safe combustion of waste gases, available with automatic/manual ignition and flame front ignition technology for controlled burning.
• Back Pressure Check Valves One-way flow valves preventing backflow in piping systems to protect equipment and maintain process integrity.
• Drip Traps Automatic, manual, and electrically actuated condensate drainage devices for removing liquid from gas lines and process piping.
• Foam Separators Tank internal equipment designed to separate and control foam formation during storage tank operations.
• Sediment Traps Tank internals for collecting and removing sediment and particulate matter from storage tanks to maintain product quality.
• Roof Manhole Covers Large-access manhole covers for fixed-roof storage tanks enabling personnel entry for inspection and maintenance while maintaining vapor-tight sealing.
• Well-Type Manometers Pressure measurement instruments for calibrating and verifying relief valve settings on storage tanks.
• Flow and Flame Testing Laboratory TUV-certified testing facility providing flow testing per ASME PTC-25 and API standards (up to 600,000 SCFH and 5 PSI maximum) and flame control testing per ATEX, USCG, and ISO 16852 standards for product certification.
• GARD (GROTH Authorized Repair Dealers) Global network of factory-authorized repair dealers providing rapid maintenance, repair, and restoration services using OEM parts to original factory specifications with around-the-clock availability.
• Flame Trap Assemblies Integrated flame trap assemblies combining multiple safety components for comprehensive fire protection in storage tank applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Superior tightness exceeding API-2000 leak requirements, reducing fugitive emissions
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LaMOT Valve & ArrestorminorOthers · 1 January 2017LaMOT Valve & Arrestor was formed in 2017 as an evolution of Groth Corporation, focusing on upstream safety products with innovative design and rigorous third-party testing standards.
• Continental Disc CorporationcoreOthers · 1 January 1999Groth Corporation was acquired by Continental Disc Corporation in 1999. Continental Disc Corporation, established in 1965 and headquartered in Missouri, is an industry leader in rupture disc design, innovation, and manufacturing technology.
• LaMOT CorporationminorOthers · 1 January 1990Continental Disc Corporation expanded through acquisition of LaMOT Corporation in 1990. LaMOT manufactures rupture discs and holders since 1964 under ISO 9001 Quality Assurance System.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Emerson Electric: Emerson owns the Anderson Greenwood and Fisher valve brands, which compete directly with Groth in pressure/vacuum relief valves and flame arresters for oil & gas, chemical, and refining tank protection applications.
• Crosby Group: Crosby is a long-standing direct competitor in pressure relief valves and safety relief products for upstream and downstream hydrocarbon applications, with comparable API 2000 / ASME certifications and a global distribution footprint.
• Leser GmbH & Co. KG: Leser is one of the world's largest manufacturers of safety/pressure relief valves, directly competing with Groth in oil & gas, chemical, and refining end-markets with comparable PED/ATEX-certified product lines.
• BS&B Safety Systems: BS&B is a direct peer in rupture discs, explosion protection, and safety relief devices for storage tanks, with overlapping certifications (ASME, ATEX) and similar end-customer base in oil & gas and chemicals.
• Fike Corporation: Fike specializes in explosion protection, rupture disc technology, and flame/detonation arresters, competing with Groth's flame-arrester portfolio for industrial tank and process safety applications.
• Protectoseal: Protectoseal manufactures flame arresters, pressure/vacuum relief valves, and tank vents - a direct product-line competitor to Groth across refinery, chemical, and pharmaceutical storage tank applications.

Broad incumbents

• IMI plc: IMI is a broad industrial engineering group with a critical engineering division that includes safety relief valves and process flow control, competing with Groth across oil & gas, chemical, and power markets.
• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is a broad industrial flow-control incumbent offering pumps, valves, and seals, including pressure relief products that overlap with Groth's portfolio in oil & gas and chemical processing.
• Crane Co. Crane's process flow technologies segment includes industrial valves, relief valves, and related process equipment, competing with Groth in chemical, petrochemical, and general industrial end-markets.

Others

• Baker Hughes: Baker Hughes acquired Continental Disc Corporation (Groth's parent) for $540M in August 2025, making it Groth's corporate parent and a strategic channel partner for distributing relief-valve products alongside its broader oilfield services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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