AIC Heat Exchangers

What AIC Heat Exchangers does

AIC Heat Exchangers (legal entity: Advanced Industrial Components Inc.) is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of heat transfer and heat recovery equipment, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oakville, Ontario with additional offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Gdynia, Poland (AIC S.A.). The company designs and builds 18+ distinct heat exchanger product lines spanning plate & frame (A-Line, AX-Line, AF-Line), shell & tube (B-Line, B6-Line, LENS, M-Line, P-Line, PS/PW, TW-Line, JAD), brazed plate (L-Line, Cobrex), and specialty configurations (PlateBlock, Spiral, C-Line, Rex). Customers span residential and commercial pool/spa operators, food/beverage/dairy processors, industrial and commercial HVAC operators, marine applications, pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturers, and chemical/process industries; each segment is addressed by lines engineered for the relevant fluid, pressure, temperature, and sanitary requirements (e.g., FDA/cGMP/3A-compliant P-Line and AX-Line for hygienic processing, superaustenitic M-Line and titanium TW-Line for corrosive salt-water environments, AF-Line wide-gap and Spiral for viscous/fouling media).

The technology base centers on vertically integrated manufacturing: AIC operates proprietary tube mills, ovens, CNC machines, and automated/robotic systems in-house, enabling it to control design, fabrication, and finishing of every component. Differentiated architectures include the JAD vertical shell & coil with concentric corrugated helical tubes for compact high-duty installations, the B6-Line thin-tube high-density shell & tube construction for pool duty, and welded titanium variants for corrosive service. Manufacturing and products carry CE, ASME, 3A, cGMP, and FDA certifications where applicable to the end market.

The business model is industrial equipment sales: pricing is quote-based for custom or built-to-order units, with no public price list, and revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales with adjacent custom-design services. Go-to-market combines a global network of authorized distributors (supported by a Partner Zone portal at heatexchangerdesigns.com and Lunch-and-Learn specifier training) with direct enterprise sales from Oakville, Indianapolis, and Gdynia. Marketing reach is education-led (blog, design theory, webinars, multilingual EN/ES/FR website). Headcount is in the 11–50 range globally; no revenue, funding, or M&A activity is publicly disclosed.

Name

AIC Heat Exchangers

Legal name

Advanced Industrial Components Inc.

Website

https://aicheatexchangers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AIC Heat Exchangers (Advanced Industrial Components Inc.) is a Canadian manufacturer of heat transfer and heat recovery equipment, producing 18+ plate, shell-and-tube, brazed plate, and specialty heat exchanger lines for pool, HVAC, marine, food/dairy, pharmaceutical, and chemical process customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heat Exchangers

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Plate heat exchangers
• Shell and tube exchangers
• Heat transfer equipment
• Heat recovery systems
• Industrial process heating

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heat Exchanger Sales: Manufacture and sale of complete heat transfer solutions including plate and frame, shell and tube, brazed plate, spiral, and specialized heat exchangers for various industrial applications.
2. Custom Design Services: Custom-designed and built-to-order heat transfer and heat recovery products, potentially including engineering and design services for specialized applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AIC manufactures and sells a diverse portfolio of 18+ heat exchanger product lines covering plate and frame (A-Line, AX-Line, AF-Line), shell and tube (B-Line, B6-Line, LENS, M-Line, P-Line, PS/PW, TW-Line, JAD), brazed plate (L-Line, Cobrex), and specialty designs (PlateBlock, Spiral, C-Line, Rex). Products serve residential/commercial pools, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, HVAC, marine, and petrochemical applications. The company also offers custom-designed and built-to-order heat transfer and heat recovery solutions for specialized industrial applications.

Product overview

AIC (Advanced Industrial Components Inc.) is a manufacturer of heat exchangers and custom-designed heat transfer and heat recovery products. The company offers a diverse portfolio of 18+ distinct product lines spanning multiple heat exchanger technologies including plate and frame (A-Line, AX-Line, AF-Line), shell and tube (B-Line, B6-Line, LENS, M-Line, P-Line, PS/PW, TW-Line, JAD), brazed plate (L-Line, Cobrex), and specialty designs (PlateBlock, Spiral, C-Line, Rex). Products range from standard gasketed plate exchangers for chemical and pharmaceutical industries to marine-grade titanium units for corrosive environments, sanitary exchangers for food/beverage processing, and economizers for waste heat recovery. The portfolio includes solutions for residential/commercial pools, industrial process heating, district energy, HVAC, and petrochemical applications. AIC operates manufacturing facilities in Oakville, Ontario (Canada) and Gdynia, Poland, with sales operations in Indianapolis, Indiana (USA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A-Line Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Standard plate and frame heat exchangers with gasketed plates, side-removable design, suitable for chemical, pharmaceutical, HVAC, and food & beverage industries.
• B-Line Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers Shell and straight tube heat exchangers with helical corrugated tube design for high flow rates and low temperature differentials, used in residential and industrial pool applications.
• B6-Line Shell & Tube Pool Heat Exchangers High-density thin tube shell and tube design for high fluid flow rates and close temperature approaches, with fully welded 316L stainless steel construction. Performance comparable to compact brazed plate units for pool applications.
• E-Line Economizers Air-to-water heat exchangers for exhaust heat recovery from boilers, capable of increasing boiler efficiency by up to 20%. Used for district heating, greenhouses, food processing, and industrial applications.
• JAD Line Shell & Coil Heat Exchangers Proprietary vertical shell and coil design with concentric layers of corrugated tubes forming a helical shape, featuring angular connections at ends, space-saving compact profile, and ability to withstand high temperature differentials. ASME-certified.
• L-Line Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers Brazed plate heat exchangers with chevron-pattern stainless steel plates, available in single and double wall configurations for refrigeration, industrial heat recovery, and solar heating applications.
• LENS Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers Precision straight tube heat exchangers with modular components for versatile configurations, functioning as steam condensers, gas coolers, and chilled water systems.
• M-Line Marine Grade Heat Exchangers Super austenitic marine alloy shell and straight tube heat exchangers for salt water pools, hot tubs, spas, and marine oil coolers with high corrosion resistance and high velocity fluid handling.
• P-Line Sanitary Heat Exchangers FDA, cGMP, ASME, and 3A compliant shell and tube heat exchangers for pharmaceutical and food industries, featuring zero dead-leg design, internal polishing to Ra < 0.5 um, and CIP capability.
• PS/PW Line U-Tube Heat Exchangers Shell and U-tube heat exchangers for liquid-liquid (PW) and steam-liquid (PS) applications with removable tube bundles for easy cleaning and inspection.
• Rex Instantaneous Tank Heat Exchangers Instantaneous indirect water heaters using boiler heating for domestic hot water with tank storage, eliminating bacterial growth and extending boiler life.
• TW-Line Titanium Shell & Coil Heat Exchangers Welded titanium shell and coil hybrid heat exchangers with inner coil maximizing heat transfer area, designed for pools, spas, and demanding salt water applications.
• Cobrex Double Wall Heat Exchangers Copper shell and tube double wall heat exchangers with visual leak detection for instant water heating, HVAC systems, and solar thermal applications.
• C-Line Titanium Pool Heaters Titanium coil pool heaters with thermoplastic housing designed for pools, spas, and high chlorine/salt water concentration applications.
• AIC PlateBlock Heat Exchangers Cross-flow fully welded plate pack heat exchangers without exposed gaskets for aggressive media, extreme temperatures, and high pressure applications in HVAC and petrochemical industries.
• AX-Line Sanitary Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Sanitary plate and frame heat exchangers for dairy, beverage, and processed food applications meeting FDA material standards with double wall plate options and CIP capability. Regenerative pasteurizer configurations recycle up to 95% of energy.
• AF-Line Wide Gap Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Wide gap plate and frame heat exchangers with plate spacings up to 20mm for handling thick, dirty, and highly viscous mixtures in wastewater, biogas, and pulp applications.
• Spiral Heat Exchangers Custom-designed spiral heat exchangers with circular chamber and two spiral channels for high viscosity media, sludge, wastewater, and fibrous materials in food, biogas, and chemical industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Regenerative pasteurizers recycle up to 95% of energy
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Global Swedish multinational offering plate, brazed, and welded heat exchangers across HVAC, dairy, pharma, marine, and process industries — directly overlaps AIC's full product portfolio but at far greater scale and with a broader solutions portfolio.
• Xylem (Bell & Gossett): Major water technology company whose Bell & Gossett unit supplies brazed plate and shell & tube heat exchangers for HVAC and hydronic applications — comparable to AIC's L-Line and HVAC product set within a much broader water portfolio.
• Danfoss: Global Danish engineering group with brazed plate heat exchanger offerings for HVAC, refrigeration, and district energy — competes with AIC's L-Line, E-Line, and broader HVAC portfolio but as one piece of a much wider climate and energy business.

Direct peers

• Kelvion: German-headquartered specialist manufacturer of plate, shell & tube, and brazed plate heat exchangers with strong food/dairy, HVAC, and industrial process presence — closest direct competitor to AIC across multiple product lines.
• API Heat Transfer: US-based manufacturer of shell & tube, plate, and air-cooled heat exchangers for industrial, HVAC, and process applications — directly comparable to AIC's B-Line, LENS, and PlateBlock offerings.
• Tranter (FUNKE Gruppe): Specialist plate and frame heat exchanger manufacturer (now part of FUNKE Gruppe) with strong gasketed and welded plate presence — directly competes with AIC's A-Line, AX-Line, and AF-Line plate products.
• SWEP (Dover Corporation): Part of Dover, SWEP specializes in brazed plate heat exchangers for HVAC, refrigeration, and district heating — directly comparable to AIC's L-Line brazed plate family.
• SPX Heat Transfer: Manufacturer of shell & tube and plate heat exchangers serving HVAC, petrochemical, and industrial markets — comparable product range and customer base to AIC.

Emerging players

• HRS Heat Exchangers: Specialty hygienic and corrugated tube heat exchanger manufacturer focused on food, beverage, pharma, and renewable energy applications — competes most directly with AIC's P-Line and AX-Line sanitary offerings.

Regional players

• Hisaka Works: Japanese plate heat exchanger manufacturer serving food, chemical, HVAC, and process industries — comparable product set to AIC's A-Line and P-Line but primarily serving Asian markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aicheatexchange

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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