What Maxitrol does

Maxitrol designs, develops, and manufactures gas pressure regulators, electronic gas modulation systems, and gas safety devices for industrial, commercial, and residential gas applications. Its product portfolio spans modulating gas control valves (Selectra and EXA series with electronic signal conditioners), combination gas control valves (GV, CV, GW series), shut-off and safety devices (SENTRY GS excess flow valves, SENTRY GT thermal cut-off devices, ball valves), multiple regulator/governor designs (RV, 325, RS/210, RZ/210Z, 220, SR, and the new R700Z), gas and air filters (GF1000, HF2000), and the E-Flame combustion-air control system for solid-fuel stoves. Core technical differentiators include non-fluctuating pressure regulation over wide flow ranges, electronic flame modulation without mechanical butterfly valves, integrated safety shut-off, and hydrogen-ready product capability for emerging energy systems.

The company traces its German roots to 1877 (Mertik Maxitrol, Quedlinburg), with the German entity acquired from the Treuhandanstalt in 1993 and fully consolidated under Maxitrol Company (US) in 2019. It holds 51 patents across 15 countries and complies with key safety certifications including ANSI Z21.18/CSA 6.3 and IGEM/G/5 Ed. 3, 2022. Manufacturing is anchored in Thale, Germany, with US headquarters in Southfield, Michigan.

Maxitrol operates a pure channel-partner go-to-market: products are sold exclusively through regional distributors covering North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, with no direct sales force. Revenue is generated via hardware unit sales (e.g., 325-3L regulators at roughly $30 and 325-5L at roughly $100), with quote-based pricing and customer-account-gated technical documentation. The company is privately held, wholly owned by Maxitrol Company, with no venture, private equity, or public-market investors evidenced, and reports 501-1,000 employees.

Name

Maxitrol

Legal name

Maxitrol GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://maxitrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Maxitrol designs, manufactures, and globally distributes (via channel partners) gas pressure regulators, electronic gas modulation systems, and gas safety shut-off devices for industrial, commercial, and residential OEM and installer customers across five continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Control Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)

Keywords

• Gas pressure regulators
• Electronic gas modulation
• Gas safety devices
• Combination gas valves
• Shut-off valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Southfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas Control Equipment and Components: Maxitrol generates revenue through the sale of gas pressure regulators, modulating valves, combination gas control valves, shut-off valves, and related accessories. The company serves industrial, commercial, and residential sectors with a comprehensive product portfolio for precise gas flow control applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maxitrol designs, develops, and manufactures gas pressure regulators, electronic gas modulation systems, combination gas control valves, shut-off and safety valves, gas and air filters, and the E-Flame air control system for industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Its product lines serve OEMs, equipment manufacturers, distributors, and end users across gas-fired heating, commercial cooking, residential gas piping, and solid fuel combustion.

Product overview

Maxitrol is a gas control technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of gas pressure regulators, modulating valves, combination gas control valves, shut-off valves, and filtration products for industrial, commercial, and residential applications. The product ecosystem includes: Modulating Gas Control Systems (Selectra and EXA series with electronic controls) for precise temperature regulation; Combination Gas Control Valves (GV, CV, GW series) integrating multiple functions; Shut-off Valves (SENTRY GS excess flow and SENTRY GT thermal cut-off devices, plus ball valves); Multiple Regulator/Governor Designs (RV rubber seat, RV straight-thru-flow, 325 lever acting, 325-L line pressure, RS/210 balanced valve, RZ/210Z zero governor, 220 pilot loaded, SR two-stage); Gas & Air Filters (GF1000, HF2000); and the E-Flame air control system for solid fuel appliances. Products are available in North American imperial units and EU/UK metric unit configurations, serving markets across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Selectra: Electronic gas flame modulation systems for direct fired make-up air heating equipment, including Series 14 and 44
• EXA
• SENTRY
• GV Series
• myfire

Products and services

• Selectra-Modulation Electronic Gas Flame Modulation System Electronic gas flame modulation system designed for direct fired make-up air heating equipment, providing precise, instantaneous temperature control for OEM or retrofit applications in environmental climate control and industrial or commercial heating processes.
• Selectra Electronics Electronic control systems including Series 14 for make-up air heating, Series 44 for space heating, Series 20/21 for indirect fired units, and signal conditioners (SC11, SC30, SC40) that convert control signals to drive Selectra valves.
• EXA Modulation Valves Modulating valves (E40/E50/E60, E41/E51/E61, E43/E53/E63, E42/E52/E62) providing accurate, repeatable process control with minimal hysteresis throughout the modulation range, used with atmospheric, infrared, and direct fired burners.
• EXA Electronics MX40 and MX4010 discharge air temperature control systems for atmospheric indirect fired heaters, achieving 5:1 to 10:1 turndown ratios with signal conditioners.
• GV Series Combination Gas Control Valves Gas combination control systems (GV30, GV32, GV34, GV38, GV60) for commercial and residential applications including outdoor appliances, with bidirectional control via myfire App and Symax Handsets.
• CV Series Gas Combination Control Valves Combination gas valves (CV100, CV200, CV300) combining single or dual solenoid shut-off valves with built-in pressure regulators for various commercial cooking and heating applications.
• GW Series Combination Gas-Water Control Valves Gas-water combination controls (GW40, GW50) for use in instantaneous gas-water heaters, managing both gas and water flow in a single unit.
• SENTRY GS Excess Flow Valves Excess flow valves for residential installations and gas service lines that automatically shut off gas flow when abnormal flow rates are detected.
• SENTRY GT Thermal Cut-off Devices Thermally activated cut-off devices including the Legacy GT model that screws directly onto gas meter emergency control valves, compliant with IGEM/G/5 Ed. 3 for UK multi-occupancy buildings.
• Ball Valves Manual ball valves for gas, water, oil, and steam applications with forged brass bodies and chrome plated balls.
• 325 Series Lever Acting Pressure Regulators Pounds-to-inches regulators featuring high leverage valve linkage assembly to deliver positive dead-end lockup, available for 2 psi and 5 psi piping systems as cost-effective solutions for reducing gas pressure to 7 or 8 inch w.c.
• 325-L Line Pressure Regulators (2 PSI) Line pressure regulators for 2 psi piping systems with integrated OPDs (Overpressure Protection Devices).
• 325-L Line Pressure Regulators (5 PSI) Line pressure regulators for 5 psi piping systems with integrated OPDs (Overpressure Protection Devices).
• RV Series Rubber Seat Poppet Design Regulators Regulators designed primarily for main burner and pilot load applications with rubber seat poppet construction.
• RV Straight-Thru-Flow Design Regulators Non-lockup type regulators for high capacities at low inlet pressures with straight-through flow design.
• RS/210 Balanced Valve Design Regulators Lockup type regulators maintaining steady outlet pressure control with widely varying inlet pressures.
• RZ/210Z Zero Governor Design Regulators Zero governor regulators adaptable for air-gas mixing applications, used for flow control of burners, nozzle mixers, mixing tees, and proportional premixers.
• 220 Pilot Loaded Design Regulators Servo-operated regulators rather than spring-loaded design, providing precise pressure control.
• SR Two-Stage Design Regulators Two-stage regulators ideal as replacement for dual manifold systems, combining gas pressure regulating and flame staging in a single unit.
• R700Z Zero Governor Regulator Zero governor regulator designed as a control valve in air-gas mixing applications, providing a cost-effective alternative to FRS series regulators for premix burners, nozzle mixers, tee mixers, and proportional premixers. Pipe sizes 1" and 1-1/4" NPT, certified to ANSI Z21.18/CSA 6.3.
• R700 Appliance Regulator 1 or 1-1/4 inch NPT appliance regulator with high capacity at lower cost for residential and commercial applications.
• GF1000 Gas and Air Filters Gas and air filters protecting downstream controls from particulate damage, not allowing particle infiltration greater than 0.05mm (50 microns).
• HF2000 High-Capacity Gas and Air Filters High-capacity gas and air filters with 50-micron filtration for protecting downstream controls.
• E-Flame Air Control System Full automatic control of combustion air in wood and solid fuel stoves.

Quantifiable outcome

• Material cost savings of approximately $230 on residential gas piping by using 1/2 inch CSST with 325-3L regulators versus 3/4 inch pipe with 325-5L regulator
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Maxitrol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maxitrol

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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