Burnham Corporation

Name

Burnham Corporation

Legal name

Burnham Commercial

Website

https://burnhamcommercial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial Boilers

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial boilers
• Industrial heating
• Cast iron boilers
• Steel firetube boilers
• Boiler control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Boiler Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial and industrial boilers including steel firetube boilers, cast iron boilers, and specialty boilers. Products range from light commercial to industrial sizes. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales with varying configurations and options.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Accessories: Sale of boiler accessories including blowdown separators, tanks, feed systems, deaerators, water softener systems, chemical feed systems, and other components. Accessories are manufactured and sourced to match equipment applications.
3. Service and Support: Technical support, maintenance services, and ongoing customer care through a nationwide network of representatives and technical personnel. Supported by dedicated Customer Care Center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Burnham Commercial designs, manufactures, and assembles a full line of commercial and industrial boilers (steel firetube, cast iron, and specialty configurations) plus boiler control systems for non-residential customers in the United States. The portfolio covers light commercial through industrial sizes (up to 1,200 BHP) and spans steam and hot water, gas/oil/coal/biomass firing, condensing high-efficiency models, mobile boilers, knock-down units for limited-access installations, and aftermarket accessories such as feed systems, blowdown tanks, separators, and water softeners. Products are sold and serviced exclusively through a nationwide network of independent sales representatives, wholesale distributors, and mechanical contractors.

Product overview

Burnham Commercial produces steam and hot water boilers for commercial and industrial applications. The product portfolio includes steel boilers (Series 3 Firetube, Series 4S, C Series Firetube, Series 4FH, Series 4N), cast iron boilers (8HE Series, MPC Series, V11H Series, V9A Series), specialty boilers (Mobile, Breweries, Biomass/Solid Fuel, Heat Recovery, Knock-Down, Low NOx), accessories (blowdown systems, feed systems, separators, water softeners), and SBC control systems. The company offers scotch, firebox, and cast iron configurations ranging from light commercial to industrial sizes, with products designed, manufactured, and assembled in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MPC (Multi-Pass Commercial): Multi-pass commercial boiler with innovative features for commercial cast iron boiler applications.
• Series 3
• Series 4S
• C Series
• Series 4FH
• Series 4N
• 8HE Series
• V11H Series
• V9A Series
• SBC Control

Products and services

• Series 3 Firetube Boiler Wetback packaged three-pass steel firetube boiler offered in 40–1,200 BHP sizes for low- or high-pressure steam or water applications, with forced-draft oil, gas, or combination firing for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Series 4S Boiler Four-pass full wetback forced-draft steel firetube boiler with larger furnace geometry for improved heat transfer, low NOx capability, and higher efficiency for commercial steam and hot water service.
• C Series Firetube Boiler Compact fully packaged three-pass forced-draft firetube boiler designed to fit through a standard 36 x 80 doorway, delivering maximum energy efficiency at minimum cost for commercial retrofit and small-footprint installations.
• Series 4FH Boiler Compact three-pass forced-draft firebox generator steel boiler available in 15 PSI steam and 30 or 60 PSI water configurations, engineered for modular installation in space-constrained commercial sites.
• Series 4N Boiler Hand-fired natural draft steel boiler built for coal and biomass solid-fuel applications, offered as 15 psi steam or 30 psi water without a burner requirement.
• 8HE Series Boiler Atmospheric vent cast iron gas-fired commercial water boiler offering 239–505 MBH input and 80–84% thermal efficiency for large residential and light commercial applications, with modular multiple-boiler configuration support.
• MPC Series Boiler Multi-Pass Commercial cast iron boiler with return water mixing tube technology for 500–3,657 MBH input, up to 89% thermal efficiency, oil/gas/combination firing, and built-in SBC staging for up to 8 modulating boilers in commercial installations.
• V11H Series Boiler High-capacity cast iron boiler offered in 20 sizes from 667 to 4,551 MBH gross output with water or steam configurations and multiple burner options including Beckett, Carlin, Power Flame, Webster, and Riello for large commercial heating projects.
• V9A Series Boiler Versatile cast iron boiler with 447–2,367 MBH input in oil, gas, or gas/oil configurations and water or steam trim options, offered as knock-down, assembled sections, packaged, or factory fire-tested units for flexible commercial installation.
• Mobile Boilers Portable steel boiler systems enclosed in industrial trailers for temporary heating, offering up to 800 HP operation with drop-and-go deployment including controls and essential accessories.
• Boilers for Breweries Customizable steam boiler systems for breweries and distilleries with up to 95% thermal efficiency, modular configurations to match variable steam demand, and microbrewery-specific compact-footprint C Series designs for craft brewing operations.
• Biomass and Solid Fuel Boilers Boiler systems designed for renewable energy sources including wood pellets, agricultural biomass, and solid fuels, with the Series 4N natural draft boiler accommodating biomass and solid fuel combustion applications.
• Heat Recovery Boilers High-efficiency boiler systems that capture waste flue gas to preheat boiler feedwater, with a flue gas economizer option for Series 3 and Series 4S boilers delivering a 3–6% efficiency increase and payback in as little as 6 months for breweries.
• Knock-Down Boilers for Limited Access Installations Boilers shipped in sections and partially disassembled for installation through tight access points, then reassembled on-site by the Burnham Commercial representative team, eliminating the need for wall removal in retrofit projects.
• Low NOx Boilers Boiler packages engineered for reduced NOx emissions with large furnaces for low volumetric release rates and high heat transfer efficiency, available in firebox, three-pass, and four-pass wetback scotch configurations for environmental compliance.
• SBC Smart Boiler Control Next-generation boiler staging control system for managing up to 8 fully modulating boilers, factory-wired for Power Flame burners with Honeywell flame safeguard, with plug-and-play controls, advanced LED readouts, and Ethernet connectivity for integrated building management communication.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48% reduction in natural gas expenses achieved by National Civil War Museum after installing new V9A boilers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Casting Solutions LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasting Solutions LLC in Zanesville, Ohio manufactures all Burnham Commercial cast iron sections. This partnership allows Burnham Commercial to respond quickly to customer needs with quality control and the quickest availability of both standard and custom parts in the industry.
• Dixon AC&R Corp.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor20-person mechanical firm based in Williamsport, PA that provides installation, maintenance, and repair services for Burnham Commercial boilers. Founded in 1946 and has maintained Burnham boilers for years. Installed National Civil War Museum boiler retrofit at cost.
• Bi-Lo SupplymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distributor in Mill Hall, PA that supplies Burnham Commercial boilers. Provided product availability through personal connection during industry-wide backlogs.
• Heating Solutions Sales (Customer Care)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCompany handling customer service portal and customer care. Contact for assistance with login issues and general inquiries. Kandy Rodriguez serves as point of contact for rep login assistance at [email protected].

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bryan Steam LLC: Manufacturer of commercial and industrial water and steam boilers including flexible water tube and firetube designs. Comparable in scale, product type, and target customer segments to Burnham Commercial.
• Fulton Boiler Works: Manufacturer of commercial and industrial boilers including firetube, vertical tubeless, and condensing units. Closely comparable product portfolio to Burnham's steel firetube lines and overlapping industrial customer base.
• Weil-McLain: Long-standing US manufacturer of hydronic and commercial boilers including cast iron and stainless steel condensing products. Directly comparable in product mix, channel model, and Made-in-USA positioning.
• Parker Boiler Co. Producer of low NOx and high-efficiency commercial and industrial boilers serving similar vertical markets. Competes directly in the California-driven low NOx and high-efficiency segments where Burnham also positions product.
• AERCO (Watts Water Technologies): Manufacturer of high-efficiency commercial condensing boilers and water heaters with strong overlap in commercial and institutional segments. Comparable in efficiency positioning and BMS/control integration.
• Cleaver-Brooks: One of the largest North American manufacturers of commercial and industrial boilers, including firetube, watertube, and condensing products. Directly competes with Burnham Commercial across commercial and industrial segments with similar channels and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Thermotechnology: Global heating and hot water manufacturer with broad HVAC portfolio that includes commercial boiler lines. Larger and more diversified than Burnham, but overlapping in commercial condensing boiler category.
• Babcock & Wilcox: Large industrial boiler and steam generation incumbent serving utility and industrial markets. Overlaps with Burnham in industrial and heat-recovery boiler applications, but at substantially larger scale and scope.

Emerging players

• Camus Hydronics: Manufacturer of high-efficiency condensing hydronic boilers serving commercial and multifamily segments. Competes with Burnham's cast iron and condensing product lines, particularly in retrofit and modular applications.
• U.S. Boiler Company: Manufacturer of residential and light commercial cast iron and condensing boilers under the Burnham Holdings family historically. Comparable product technology but focused on smaller-scale segments than Burnham Commercial's industrial offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burnham-commercial

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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