AmRad
AmRad is a US manufacturer of universal and traditional motor-run, motor-start, and hard-start capacitors for the HVAC industry, selling exclusively through Global The Source to 2,000+ wholesalers serving independent service contractors and OEMs across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1939
- HeadquartersPalm Coast, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AmRad does
AmRad Manufacturing, operating as a division of American Radionic Co., Inc. and headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida, is a US-based manufacturer of capacitors and related HVAC components. Founded in 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, the company relocated to Connecticut in 1957 and to Palm Coast in 1987, where it operates a 55,000 sq ft production facility featuring high-speed metallized film winding machines capable of producing up to six capacitors in a single continuous winding. A second facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas (opened 1996) manufactures AC-rated motor-run capacitors.
The company's product platform is anchored on the patented Turbo200 universal motor-run capacitor, introduced in 2002, which replaces over 200 single and dual value 370/440V capacitors through a multi-tapped design. The portfolio has expanded to include Turbo200X (higher MFD range), Turbo200 Mini, Turbo Easy-Start 5 universal hard-start kits, Turbolytic universal motor-start capacitors, and CPT (Compressor Protector Terminal) safety technology. AmRad holds 8+ US patents and 5 registered trademarks, and is the only manufacturer with UL 810 10,000 AFC: PROTECTED certification for universal motor-run capacitors.
AmRad sells exclusively through Global The Source (acquired AmRad Engineering in July 2020) to a network of 2,000+ HVAC wholesalers across the US and Canada, supplemented by an Authorized Platinum Wholesaler program and direct international sales. End customers are primarily independent HVAC service contractors and OEMs, with secondary demand from vocational training programs. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Products are 100% manufactured in Palm Coast, Florida, carry 5-year warranties, and the company is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
AmRad firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AmRad
- Legal name
- American Radionic Co., Inc.
- Website
- https://amradmanufacturing.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1939
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- AmRad is a US manufacturer of universal and traditional motor-run, motor-start, and hard-start capacitors for the HVAC industry, selling exclusively through Global The Source to 2,000+ wholesalers serving independent service contractors and OEMs across North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AmRad industry classification
Industry- Product category
- HVAC Capacitor Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)
- SIC
- Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Capacitors (Ceramic/Film/Electrolytic/Tantalum/Supercapacitors) (HDAHANAB)
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Where AmRad is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Palm Coast
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
AmRad business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- HVAC Capacitor Sales: AmRad manufactures and sells motor-run capacitors, motor-start capacitors, and hard-start kits primarily to the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) industry. Products are sold through authorized wholesalers and distributors to HVAC service contractors and OEMs.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
AmRad product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AmRad designs and manufactures universal and traditional motor-run capacitors, motor-start capacitors, and hard-start kits primarily for the U.S. HVAC/R service industry, anchored by the patented Turbo200 universal capacitor family that replaces over 200 individual capacitor values in a single device. All products are 100% designed and manufactured at the company's 55,000 sq ft ISO 9001:2015 facility in Palm Coast, Florida, and are sold exclusively through Global, The Source and a network of over 2,000 Authorized Platinum Wholesalers in the U.S. and Canada.
Product overview
AmRad Manufacturing is a hardware company specializing in capacitors for the HVACR industry. Their product portfolio centers on the Turbo200 universal capacitor family, which revolutionized the industry by replacing over 200 individual motor-run capacitors with a single multi-tapped device. The core offering includes Turbo200, Turbo200X, and Turbo200 Mini variants (all available with CPT protection), supplemented by traditional USA Made Motor-Run Capacitors, Turbo Easy-Start hard-start kits (TES5 and TES5EXT), and Turbolytic motor-start capacitors. Supporting accessories include the RAD Equipment Hanger, Universal Capacitor Mount, and Rad Float Switch. All products are manufactured in Palm Coast, Florida and backed by 5-year warranties (3 years for TES5EXT).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Turbo200: World's first universal line of multi-tapped, fluid-filled, metal can, motor-run capacitors. Permanently replaces single or dual value 370/440V motor-run capacitors, 2.5 mfd to 67.5 mfd.
- Turbo200X
- Turbo200 Mini
- Turbo200 Mini Oval
- Turbo Easy-Start 5 (TES5)
- TES5EXT
- USA Made Capacitors
- Turbolytic
- Rad Equipment Hanger
- Rad Float Switch
- Universal Capacitor Mount (UCM)
- Ultramet
Products and services
- Turbo200 Universal Motor-Run Capacitor World's first universal multi-tapped, fluid-filled, metal can motor-run capacitor that permanently replaces single or dual value 370/440V capacitors (2.5 mfd to 67.5 mfd), eliminating the need to inventory over 200 individual capacitors. Protected by US Patents 7,203,053; 7,474,519; 7,423,861.
- Turbo200X Universal Motor-Run Capacitor Higher range universal motor-run capacitor for scroll compressors and higher efficiency A/C units, replacing single or dual value 370/440V capacitors from 5 mfd to 97.5 mfd.
- Turbo200 Mini Universal Motor-Run Capacitor Compact universal motor-run capacitor for fan motor applications, replacing single value capacitors from 2.5 mfd to 15 mfd.
- Turbo200 Mini Oval Motor-Run Capacitor Oval-shaped version of the Turbo200 Mini for space-constrained fan motor applications requiring single value capacitors in fan motor form factors.
- Turbo Easy-Start 5 (TES5) Universal Hard-Start Kit Universal hard-start kit with built-in potential relay that replaces 4 commonly used hard-start kits up to 5 tons (108-324 mfd range). 2-wire, low-loss metallized motor-start capacitor that is completely enclosed and watertight. Protected by US Patent 8,456,795.
- Turbo Easy-Start 5 External (TES5EXT) Same universal hard-start kit as TES5 but with external potential relay for easier installation and servicing. 3-year warranty.
- USA Made Motor-Run Capacitors Traditional motor-run capacitors manufactured in Palm Coast, Florida with double-rolled leak-proof covers, filled with thick non-PCB dielectric fluid. Available in single capacitance (oval and round can) and dual capacitance configurations ranging from 3 to 80 MFD. UL/CSA Recognized.
- Turbolytic 50 Universal Motor-Start Capacitor Universal motor-start capacitor permanent replacement with wide range values up to 324 MFD/330V. Features rust-free brass terminals, thick non-PCB dielectric fluid, and 5-year warranty. Dimensions: 2.6 diameter x 4.2 tall.
- RAD Equipment Hanger Adjustable universal equipment hanger with weight rating up to 500 lbs for residential and commercial applications. Features Gator Shield coating, anti-vibrational foam, pre-installed levels, adjustable length from 55 to 66 inches, and fits drain pans up to 34 inches wide. UL Listed.
- Universal Capacitor Mount (UCM) Patented mounting bracket for securely strapping capacitors in place. Universal size fits all capacitor types; comes as 2-pack with adhesive, screws, and zip ties included.
- RAD Float Switch All-in-one float switch with Capped, Flow-Thru, and Clip-on assembly options. Made of Kibiton Resin for durability, translucent body for visual inspection, no pan height limitations, automatic shut-off for 24V systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Zero failures reported by multiple contractors over 5+ years of use
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use AmRad
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AmRad technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
AmRad partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Global, The SourcecoreGlobal The Source acquired AmRad Engineering in July 2020. Both are American family-owned companies. Global The Source is the exclusive distributor of Turbo200 products to the U.S. HVAC service industry. AmRad's dedicated employees continue working with Global.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AmRad competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Vishay Intertechnology: Large diversified passive component manufacturer including film, ceramic, and electrolytic capacitors for industrial, automotive, and HVAC applications. Comparable in core film capacitor manufacturing but much larger and more diversified across end markets.
- KEMET (Yageo): Global supplier of capacitors (including film capacitors) used across industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics. Comparable in passive electronic component manufacturing with broader product mix and international footprint.
- Nichicon: Major Japanese capacitor manufacturer producing film and aluminum electrolytic capacitors used in industrial, HVAC, and motor applications. Comparable in motor-run and motor-start capacitor categories but with significantly broader product portfolio and global reach.
- EPCOS (TDK Electronics): Global passive electronic component manufacturer with a broad film capacitor portfolio used in motor drives, HVAC, industrial electronics, and automotive. Comparable in underlying metallized film capacitor technology but operates at much larger scale across many industries.
Emerging players
- DiversiTech: HVAC-focused manufacturer and distributor of accessories and components including motor-run capacitors. Comparable in the HVAC service contractor channel and adjacent accessories (mounts, hangers, switches) where AmRad is expanding its portfolio.
Direct peers
- Aerovox: Manufacturer of film capacitors and motor-run capacitors for HVAC, motor, and power applications. Directly comparable to AmRad in motor-run and motor-start capacitor product categories with overlap in HVAC service and OEM channels.
- Cornell Dubilier (Knowles): One of the largest U.S. manufacturers of capacitors (film, electrolytic, mica) serving HVAC, motor-run, motor-start, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to AmRad as a metallized film capacitor maker competing in motor-run and motor-start categories.
- Illinois Capacitor (Mallory Sonalert): Manufacturer of aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors used in motor-run, lighting, and industrial applications. Comparable to AmRad as a U.S.-based capacitor manufacturer with overlap in motor-run and motor-start product categories.
- Sprague Electric: Historic U.S. capacitor manufacturer that historically licensed AmRad's Ultramet technology. Directly comparable as a metallized film capacitor maker with deep HVAC and motor-run capacitor heritage.
Others
- Global The Source: Exclusive U.S. distributor of AmRad's Turbo200 and parent company since 2020. Comparable as the channel owner that determines AmRad's shelf presence across 2,000+ wholesalers; an ecosystem enabler rather than direct product competitor.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AmRad social profiles
Digital presenceAmRad compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
AmRad financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AmRad leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
AmRad funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AmRad M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AmRad
What does AmRad do?
AmRad designs and manufactures universal and traditional motor-run capacitors, motor-start capacitors, and hard-start kits primarily for the U.S. HVAC/R service industry, anchored by the patented Turbo200 universal capacitor family that replaces over 200 individual capacitor values in a single device. All products are 100% designed and manufactured at the company's 55,000 sq ft ISO 9001:2015 facility in Palm Coast, Florida, and are sold exclusively through Global, The Source and a network of over 2,000 Authorized Platinum Wholesalers in the U.S. and Canada.
Is AmRad a public or private company?
AmRad is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was AmRad founded?
AmRad was founded in 1939. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is AmRad based?
AmRad is headquartered in Palm Coast, United States, in the North America region.
How does AmRad make money?
One revenue line is on record: HVAC Capacitor Sales.
Who are AmRad's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Vishay Intertechnology, KEMET (Yageo), Nichicon and EPCOS (TDK Electronics). DiversiTech is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Aerovox, Cornell Dubilier (Knowles), Illinois Capacitor (Mallory Sonalert) and Sprague Electric. Global The Source is listed as an others.
Does AmRad have an API?
No public API is recorded for AmRad.
What industry is AmRad in?
AmRad's product category is HVAC Capacitor Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHANAB, Capacitors (Ceramic/Film/Electrolytic/Tantalum/Supercapacitors). Its NAICS code is 334416 and its SIC code is 3677.