Atlantic Tube & Fitting

What Atlantic Tube & Fitting does

Atlantic Tube and Fitting, LLC is a privately held industrial distributor headquartered in Charlotte, NC, specializing in instrumentation fittings, industrial connectors, tubing, hose, valves, and accessories. The company serves three customer segments — OEMs, end users, and resellers — with a horizontally-oriented product catalog spanning tube fittings (double-ferrule, single ferrule, DIN 2353, JIC, O-ring, push-in, compression), threaded and weld fittings, sanitary fittings, tubing (plastic, rubber, metal, fluoropolymer), hose, quick disconnects, D.O.T./air brake products, tube/pipe supports, tube working tools, and compressed natural gas products.

The company distributes products from manufacturer partners including Adsens, Alkon, Coilhose, ZSI, and Hylok. Its business model is fundamentally sales-led and quote-driven: customers browse online catalogs (one web-based, one PDF dated 2013) and submit quote requests or call a direct phone line for urgent fulfillment. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies transaction-by-transaction. The company emphasizes specialist product knowledge and sourcing capability for hard-to-find metric, international, and specialty fittings as its primary differentiator against larger general-line distributors.

ATF operates as a single-location regional distributor with no disclosed headcount, no fundraising history, no digital e-commerce transaction layer, no technology platform, and no public-facing AI or software capabilities. Its growth and operational scale cannot be assessed from the available data, and the dated catalog and absence of marketing infrastructure suggest a stable, small-scale operation rather than a scaling business.

Name

Atlantic Tube & Fitting

Legal name

Atlantic Tube and Fitting, LLC

Website

https://atlantictubeandfitting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Atlantic Tube and Fitting is a privately held industrial distributor in Charlotte, NC, supplying instrumentation fittings, tubing, hose, valves, and accessories to OEMs, end users, and resellers through a quote-driven, catalog-based sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Handling Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

Keywords

• Industrial fittings distribution
• Tube fittings supply
• Instrumentation fittings
• Industrial tubing hose
• Fluid handling components

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Product Distribution: ATF generates revenue through distributing instrumentation fittings, industrial connectors, tubing, hose, valves, and accessories to OEMs, end users, and resellers. Revenue comes from product margin on one-time and repeat purchases of tube fittings, valves, and related industrial components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Atlantic Tube & Fitting is a Charlotte, NC-based industrial distributor of instrumentation fittings, industrial connectors, tubing, hose, valves, and accessories sourced from manufacturers such as Adsens, Alkon, Coilhose, ZSI, and Hylok. The company serves OEMs, end users, and resellers through a quote-driven sales motion, online catalogs, and downloadable PDF catalogs. Its differentiator is specialized sourcing for metric, international, and hard-to-find fittings along with expert product support.

Product overview

Atlantic Tube & Fitting is a distributor of instrumentation and industrial connectors, tubing, hose, valves, and accessories. The company operates as a specialist distributor serving OEMs, end users, and resellers from their Charlotte, NC warehouse. Their product portfolio centers on tube fittings (double-ferrule instrument type, single ferrule bite type, compression styles), threaded & weld fittings, and extends to comprehensive tubing (plastic, rubber, metal), hose, quick disconnects, sanitary fittings, tube/pipe supports, tube working tools, and compressed natural gas products. The product line includes both standard catalog items and the ability to source metric, international, and hard-to-find fittings through their specialized sourcing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tube Fittings Comprehensive line of tube fittings including Double-Ferrule Instrument Type, Single Ferrule Bite Type, Din 2353 Metric Bite Type, JIC 37 Degree Flare, SAE O-Ring Boss, O-Ring Face Seal, Push-In Type, and various compression styles in brass and other materials; distributed to OEMs, end users, and resellers.
• Threaded & Weld Fittings Threaded fittings in 316SS, Carbon Steel & Brass instrumentation grades; forged fittings in multiple pressure classes; and weld fittings including socket weld, sanitary weld, and butt weld configurations in various stainless steel and carbon steel grades.
• Sanitary/Clean Fittings Sanitary fittings for clean applications including Tri-Clover Clamp Fittings, Zero-Clearance O-Ring Face Seal, Tube Butt Weld, Automatic Tube Butt Weld, and Metal Gasket Face Seal configurations.
• Tubing Tubing products in various materials including Polyethylene, Polyurethane, Polypropylene, PVC, Nylon 11 & 12, Kynar (PVDF), Fluoropolymers (PTFE, FEP, PFA), Latex, Silicone, TPR, Viton, Hytrel, stainless steel (304SS, 316SS), Carbon Steel, Copper, and Aluminum.
• Hose Hose products including Stainless Over-Braided PTFE, Reinforced PVC, Reinforced Polyurethane, General Purpose Rubber Hose, Push-On Type Rubber Hose, Thermoplastic Hose, Self-Coiled Nylon, Self-Coiled Polyurethane, and specialty hoses.
• Quick Disconnects Quick disconnect couplings in multiple interchange styles including Instrumentation Type (Swagelok, Parker compatible), Industrial Interchange, ISO A & B, Agriculture, ARO, Lincoln, Acme, Automotive, Universal Couplers, High Pressure, High Flow, Flush Face, Non-Spill, and Thumb-Latch Poly-Flo types.
• D.O.T./Air Brake/Automotive D.O.T. compliant products including Nylon Air Brake Tubing Types A & B, D.O.T. Push-In Fittings, Air Brake Compression Fittings for Copper & Nylon Tubing, Air Brake Hose, Truck/Trailer Valves & Fittings, and Automotive Shop Air Accessories.
• Tube/Pipe Supports & Accessories Support and accessory products including Instrument Tube/Pipe Clamping Systems, Cushioned Clamps, Loop Clamps, and Rail/Strut & Hardware for tube and pipe mounting applications.
• Tube Working Tools Hand tools for tube working including Tube Cutters, Tube Benders, Reamers, Flaring Tools, Wrenches, and Swaging Tools.
• Compressed Natural Gas Products CNG-specific products including Receptacles, Ball Valves, Check Valves, Filters, and Tube Fittings designed for compressed natural gas applications.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AdsensminorOthersManufacturer partner listed on ATF website. ATF distributes Adsens products as part of their industrial fittings and components catalog.
• AlkonminorOthersManufacturer partner listed on ATF website. ATF distributes Alkon products as part of their industrial fittings and components catalog.
• CoilhoseminorOthersManufacturer partner listed on ATF website. ATF distributes Coilhose products as part of their hose and fittings catalog.
• ZSIminorOthersManufacturer partner listed on ATF website. ATF distributes ZSI products as part of their industrial fittings and components catalog.
• HylokminorOthersHylok is referenced as a manufacturer whose Instrumentation Fittings & Valves Catalog is available through ATF. ATF serves as a distributor for Hylok products.

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Applied Industrial Technologies: Industrial distributor with fluid power, bearings, and motion control lines, including fittings and hose. Public competitor comparable to ATF in end-user and OEM coverage, with substantially greater scale and digital infrastructure.
• Swagelok: Major manufacturer of instrumentation fittings, valves, and fluid system components — references 'Swagelok compatible' quick disconnects appear in ATF's product catalog. Represents the dominant branded competitor in ATF's core instrumentation category.
• McMaster-Carr: Massive industrial supplier with extensive fittings, tubing, hose, and valve catalog and a best-in-class digital ordering experience. Sets the benchmark for convenience-based MRO procurement that ATF's specialty model must defend against.
• MSC Industrial: Large industrial distributor carrying metalworking, MRO, and fluid power products including fittings, tubing, and hose. Represents the broad-line competition ATF faces for OEM and plant MRO spend.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control manufacturer with leading positions in fittings, hose, valves, and instrumentation. ATF catalogs Parker-compatible quick disconnects; Parker is the broader incumbent whose products ATF resells and competes against.

Direct peers

• Brennan Industries: Manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic, instrumentation, and stainless steel fittings positioned squarely in ATF's tube and pipe fittings category. Comparable product mix (instrumentation fittings, compression fittings, adapters) and similar focus on OEM and industrial buyers.
• Lenz Inc. Industrial distributor specializing in fittings, valves, tubing, and instrumentation products. Mirrors ATF's specialist positioning in tube fittings and hard-to-find industrial components.
• Hydraulic Supply Company: Industrial distributor of fittings, hose, valves, and fluid power components with regional branch model. Closely comparable to ATF's combination of fittings, hose, and valve distribution to OEM and end-user customers.
• Royal Brass & Hose: Distributor of hydraulic hose, fittings, adapters, and fluid conveyance products serving industrial and OEM customers. Directly overlaps ATF's hose, tubing, and quick disconnect lines.
• Pirtek: Hydraulic and industrial hose service franchise with on-site hose assembly and fittings distribution. Comparable to ATF's hose, quick disconnect, and fluid conveyance portfolio, with a stronger service-led model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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