Anderson Manufacturing

What Anderson Manufacturing does

Anderson Manufacturing Company, Inc., operating under the Leak Tools brand (leaktools.com), is a privately held specialty manufacturer of professional swimming pool leak detection equipment, tools, and consumables, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company designs and sells an end-to-end pool leak detection system covering the full workflow: information gathering, pressure testing of plumbing lines, pinpointing of underground plumbing leaks via electronic listening devices (Fisher XLT17/XLT30H distributed), structural crack location, vinyl liner leak detection (LeakTrac 2400), water-loss sensing (Leakalyzer), pipe interior inspection (dual camera systems with 512Hz sonde), and downstream repair (Leakmaster adhesives, sealants, epoxies, Pool Crack Stitch carbon fiber kits). Proprietary branded products include the Leakalyzer rapid water-loss sensor, LeakTrac 2400 electronic vinyl liner detector, Big Blue Winterizing Blower, Winter Duck Plug blow-out plugs, and the Pool Crack Stitch carbon fiber reinforcement kit. It also distributes third-party brands such as Fisher Research Labs and Aquarian hydrophones.

The company's revenue model is hardware sales through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (leaktools.com), phone ordering supported by trained technicians, and occasional trade show sales, with pricing from under $10 for consumable plugs to over $3,400 for professional dual pipe inspection camera systems. Its go-to-market is highly education-driven: the owners (Lance Anderson, Brad Madison) teach seminars at the International Pool, Spa, and Patio Show and the Northeast Pool and Spa Show, the company maintains a blog and resource center (slide shows, videos, articles, manuals, SDS sheets), and offers one-on-one virtual showroom visits via Calendly. The primary customer segment is independent swimming pool leak detection professionals, with secondary segments in pool service technicians and commercial pool operators — all in the United States / North America. The company has no outside funding, no parent, no subsidiaries, no public revenue disclosure, and is estimated at 51-100 employees.

Name

Anderson Manufacturing

Legal name

Anderson Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Website

https://leaktools.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anderson Manufacturing (Leak Tools) is a privately held St. Paul, Minnesota manufacturer that designs, sells, and distributes specialty swimming pool leak detection equipment, listening devices, pipe inspection cameras, and repair consumables directly to independent pool leak detection professionals, service technicians, and commercial pool operators across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Swimming Pool Leak Detection Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAIALAH

Leak Detection & Repair (Pool/Spa Plumbing & Shell)

Home & Personal Services/Landscaping, Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance/Pool & Spa Cleaning and Maintenance

Keywords

• Pool leak detection equipment
• Pressure testing plugs
• Electronic listening devices
• Pool crack repair
• Winterizing blowers

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Tool Sales: Anderson Manufacturing generates revenue through the sale of physical leak detection equipment, tools, and supplies. Products are sold individually or as part of comprehensive kits. The company offers various equipment packages ranging from starter kits to professional-level bundles, with pricing from under $10 for small components to over $3,000 for complete systems. Sales occur through e-commerce, phone orders, and potentially at trade shows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Anderson Manufacturing designs, manufactures, and distributes specialized equipment, tools, and consumables for professional swimming pool leak detection, repair, and winterization, sold directly to pool professionals under the Leak Tools brand. The product system covers gathering information, pressure testing plumbing lines, pinpointing underground plumbing leaks, checking structural leaks, locating vinyl liner leaks, executing repairs, and winterizing pools, with proprietary branded products including the Leakalyzer, LeakTrac 2400, Big Blue Winter Blower, Winter Duck Plugs, and Leakmaster repair line, alongside distributed Fisher and Aquarian listening devices.

Product overview

Anderson Manufacturing Company is a specialized manufacturer of professional swimming pool and spa leak detection equipment, tools, and supplies. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive system for pool leak detection and repair, organized around a logical step-by-step process: gather information, pressure test plumbing lines, pinpoint underground plumbing leaks, check structural leak locations, locate vinyl liner leaks, and execute or refer repairs. Core branded products include the Leakalyzer (rapid water loss sensor), LeakTrac 2400 (electronic vinyl liner leak detector), Big Blue Winter Blower, Winter Duck Plugs, and the Leakmaster repair product line. The company also distributes third-party brands including Fisher Research Labs listening devices (XLT17, XLT30H) and Aquarian hydrophones. Product categories span pressure testing kits and plugs, electronic leak detection devices, pipe inspection cameras, vinyl repair products, crack injection supplies, dye testing equipment, hydrophones and adapters, winterizing equipment, and professional training resources. The company operates through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform and provides virtual showroom visits and technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leakmaster: Pool leak repair products including adhesives, sealants, epoxy putty, and vinyl patches.
• Leakalyzer
• LeakTrac 2400
• Big Blue
• Winter Duck Plug

Products and services

• Leakalyzer Rapid Water Loss Sensor Electronic water loss detection sensor with digital circuitry that measures evaporation and water loss rates to determine if a swimming pool has a leak within minutes. For pool professionals diagnosing water loss in residential and commercial pools.
• LeakTrac 2400 Wireless Electronic Vinyl Liner Leak Detector Wireless electronic vinyl liner leak detector with digital circuitry for locating vinyl liner leaks in pools within minutes. For pool leak detection technicians working on vinyl-lined residential and commercial pools.
• Fisher XLT17 Electronic Listening Device Professional electronic listening device for pinpointing underground plumbing leaks by detecting the sound of pressurized air escaping into water-saturated soil. Compatible with Fisher XLT Ground Probes. For professional leak detection technicians.
• Fisher XLT30H Electronic Listening Device Advanced professional electronic listening device with enhanced sensitivity for detecting underground plumbing leaks. For specialist leak detection professionals handling complex pinpoint jobs.
• Aquarian H2 Hydrophone Waterproof microphone for underwater leak detection, compatible with XLT17 and XLT30 listening devices via specific adapters. For divers and pool leak detection technicians performing underwater acoustic leak location.
• Pressure Testing Kits and Pressure Testing Plugs Complete line of pressure testing equipment including Pressure Testing Kits (The Professional 48-piece for 1" to 2" lines, The Route Mate 32-piece for 1-1/2" to 2" lines) and individual Standard, Extender, Brass Hook, and Inflatable Plugs in 1/2" to 4" sizes for testing swimming pool plumbing lines. For pool leak detection professionals and pool service technicians.
• Pool Pipe Inspection Camera Systems Pool-specific pipe inspection cameras with dual camera head options (9/16" and 15/16"), 100' pushrod cable, integrated 512Hz sonde for locating camera head position, and dye testing capability. For commercial pool leak detection and pipe documentation.
• Economy Locator (512Hz Wireless Locator) Wireless 512Hz locator for detecting camera heads in underground plumbing, powered by six AA batteries with signal strength and battery charge display. For technicians using pipe inspection cameras in the field.
• Pool Crack Stitch Kit Carbon fiber crack reinforcement kit for structurally strengthening concrete cracks in pools, using high tensile strength carbon fiber in a unique woven open-grid design that resists corrosion and plaster discoloration. For pool service and repair professionals reinforcing structural cracks before resurfacing.
• Winter Duck Plug Specialized blow-out plug for no-drain winterizing of swimming pools, featuring a duck-billed valve design that opens to a larger aperture at lower pressures than competing plugs for faster water purge. Available in threaded sizes and case packs of 100. For pool service professionals closing pools for winter.
• Big Blue Winter Blower Pool winterizing blower delivering 670 Air Watts of power (140 CFM at 0', 100 CFM at 100') with an upgraded Ametek motor, approved for use with Winter Duck Plugs in no-drain pool winterization. For pool service companies performing fall winterizations.
• Dye Testing Products Dye testers, fluorescent dyes, dye test fixtures, and testing cones for visual detection of leaks in pools and spas, including super snorkel systems for divers. For pool leak detection technicians and pool service professionals.
• Vinyl Patch and Repair Products Peel-and-stick vinyl patches, flexible sealers, pool glue, and repair putties for underwater vinyl liner repairs. For pool service technicians and DIY pool owners performing small repairs.
• Leakmaster Pool Repair Product Line Complete line of professional pool leak repair products under the Leakmaster brand, including Pool Glue, Flexible Sealer, Epoxy Putty, and Vinyl Patches for addressing leaks once located. For pool service technicians and repair professionals.
• First Responder Kit Entry-level leak detection and repair toolkit including dye testers, repair products, and basic inspection tools for pool cleaners and service technicians performing initial assessments before specialist referral.
• Leak Detection Equipment Packages (Starter, Service Pro, etc.) Bundled equipment packages ranging from the Starter Package and Service Pro Package for entry-level and mid-tier leak detection through comprehensive professional-level bundles, combining pressure testing, electronic detection, repair, and inspection tools. For pool professionals entering or scaling a leak detection service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water purge rate more than twice as fast as competitors using Winter Duck Plugs
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fisher Research LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationAnderson Manufacturing distributes Fisher Research Labs listening devices (XLT17 and XLT30H) and related accessories including ground probes, headphones, and connector cables. These electronic listening devices are a core part of the company's leak detection product line for sonic detection of underground plumbing leaks.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• LeakTronics: LeakTronics manufactures and sells professional-grade pool and plumbing leak detection equipment, including electronic listening devices, hydrophones, and pressure testing kits. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Anderson Manufacturing in the pool leak detection equipment category, targeting the same pool professional customer with overlapping product lines.
• American Leak Detection: American Leak Detection is the largest franchise-based pool and plumbing leak detection service company in North America, with its own proprietary equipment and training programs. It is a direct competitor because it both performs leak detection services (consuming its own equipment) and sells equipment/training to franchisees, overlapping with Anderson's professional customer base.
• Aquarian Audio: Aquarian Audio manufactures hydrophones and underwater listening equipment that are sold (via Anderson's website) to the same pool leak detection professionals. It is a direct peer in the niche of underwater acoustic leak detection and a current distribution partner of Anderson's.

Broad incumbents

• Fisher Research Labs: Fisher Research Labs is the manufacturer of the XLT-series electronic listening devices that Anderson distributes. It is a broad incumbent in metal and utility detection equipment and a key technology supplier to Anderson, making it a critical partner whose own product strategy directly affects Anderson's catalog.
• Heath Consultants: Heath Consultants manufactures and services gas and water leak detection equipment for utilities and infrastructure, with broader product breadth than Anderson. It is comparable as a leak detection instrumentation incumbent whose technology and customer base (utility and municipal water leak detection) overlap with the principles Anderson applies to pool plumbing.
• Hayward Holdings: Hayward is a major pool equipment manufacturer with broad product lines in pumps, filters, heaters, and automation. It is comparable to Anderson as a pool industry incumbent whose dealer network overlaps with Anderson's professional customers, and which could potentially expand into leak detection equipment as a category extension.
• Pentair: Pentair is one of the largest global manufacturers of pool and water treatment equipment. It is comparable to Anderson as a pool industry incumbent selling through professional channels; its size and breadth position it as a potential strategic acquirer or competitive entrant into the leak detection niche Anderson dominates.
• Fluidra: Fluidra is a global pool and wellness equipment manufacturer with a strong US presence through its Zodiac and Jandy brands. It is comparable to Anderson as a broad pool industry incumbent whose dealer network and product platform overlap with Anderson's professional customer base, and which could enter leak detection as a category extension.

Regional players

• Subsurface Leak Detection: Subsurface Leak Detection is a regional leak detection service and equipment provider operating in select US markets. It is comparable to Anderson as a pool/plumbing leak detection specialist, but its smaller regional footprint and service-led model differ from Anderson's pure equipment manufacturer positioning.

Emerging players

• RJE International: RJE International manufactures underwater acoustic equipment including hydrophones and sonars used in diving, defense, and leak detection applications. It is comparable to Anderson as a niche provider of underwater detection instrumentation, though it operates in broader markets beyond pool leak detection.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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