Ross Valve

What Ross Valve does

Ross Valve Manufacturing Co Inc is a privately held, USA-based industrial valve manufacturer founded in 1879 and headquartered at 79 102nd St, Troy, New York. The company designs and builds three core product lines: flow control valves, pressure control valves, and cone valves, engineered for precise fluid management in water and industrial systems. All products are manufactured domestically under strict quality controls and are marketed as compliant with the American Iron and Steel Act and the No Lead in Drinking Water Act, enabling sales into federally funded municipal water projects.

The company sells directly, without distributors, to municipal, industrial, and commercial customers across six verticals: Municipal Water, Wastewater, Fire Fighting, Hydro Power, Industrial Mining, and District Cooling. Pricing is quote-based, determined by customer specifications, order volumes, and application requirements, with multi-year contract billing cadences implied. Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales of engineered valves and aftermarket factory repair and modification services. The Troy facility is positioned as the single integrated site for manufacturing, service, sales, and support.

Commercial reach is described as domestic (United States only), with the website as the primary digital presence. Two affiliated partner organizations (RWGATE and Ross Precision Manufacturing) are referenced on the website, though the commercial terms of those relationships are not publicly defined. The firm employs 11-50 people and has operated continuously for over 145 years, positioning itself as 'The Most Trusted Name In Engineered Valves.' No public financials, funding history, M&A activity, leadership roster, patents, awards, or named customer logos are disclosed in the available input data.

Name

Ross Valve

Legal name

Ross Valve Manufacturing Co Inc

Website

https://rossvalve.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ross Valve is a privately held, USA-based manufacturer of engineered flow control, pressure control, and cone valves serving municipal water, wastewater, fire protection, hydro power, mining, and district cooling customers through direct quote-based sales from its Troy, New York headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valve Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Valves & Controls (Shutoff, Mixing, Backflow) (IMADALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE), Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant) (IMAKANAI), Mechanical Piping, Pumps & Hydronics Maintenance (BPABACAB)

Keywords

• Industrial valve manufacturing
• Flow control equipment
• Pressure control valves
• Water infrastructure valves
• Municipal water systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Valve Sales: Ross Valve generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of engineered valves including flow control valves, pressure control valves, and cone valves. The company sells directly to customers in municipal water, wastewater, fire fighting, hydro power, industrial mining, and district cooling sectors. Products are manufactured in the USA under strict quality controls.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Ross Valve manufactures engineered flow control valves, pressure control valves, and cone valves for municipal water distribution, wastewater treatment, fire protection, hydro power generation, industrial mining, and district cooling applications. All products are manufactured in the USA at the Troy, New York facility, with compliance to the American Iron and Steel Act and the No Lead in Drinking Water Act. The company also provides valve repair and modification services.

Product overview

Ross Valve is a manufacturer of engineered industrial valves offering three core product lines: Flow Control Valves, Pressure Control Valves, and Cone Valves. The company has been in operation since 1879 and manufactures all products in the USA. Their valve solutions serve multiple industries including Municipal Water, Wastewater, Fire Fighting, Hydro Power, Industrial Mining, and District Cooling. The products are designed to comply with American Iron and Steel Act and No Lead in Drinking Water Act requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flow Control Valves Engineered valves designed for precise flow control in water and fluid systems, delivering long-term reliability and performance for municipal water utilities, wastewater facilities, and industrial operations.
• Pressure Control Valves Valves engineered to regulate and maintain pressure levels in municipal water distribution, wastewater treatment, and industrial fluid systems, ensuring safe and consistent operation.
• Cone Valves Specialized valves designed for demanding applications in hydro power generation, industrial mining operations, and district cooling systems, where durability and long-term reliability are critical.
• Valve Repair and Modification Services Factory-equipped service offering at the Troy, New York facility providing valve repair and modification services for any size of valve, supporting existing municipal and industrial customers.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• RWGATEminorOthersPartner company with website link (rwgate.com) displayed in the Partner Companies section of Ross Valve's website. Nature of partnership is not explicitly defined in the available source material.
• Ross Precision ManufacturingminorOthersPartner company with website link (rossprecisionmfg.com) displayed in the Partner Companies section of Ross Valve's website. The similar name suggests a related manufacturing operation. Nature of partnership is not explicitly defined in the available source material.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Clow Valve: Producer of waterworks valves, hydrants, and pipeline products for municipal and industrial water systems. Competes head-to-head with Ross Valve in engineered flow control and pressure management valves for utility customers.
• Cla-Val: Specialty manufacturer of automatic control valves, pressure reducing valves, and hydraulic valve solutions for waterworks, fire protection, and industrial markets. Closely comparable to Ross Valve in engineered pressure and flow control valves for municipal customers.
• Kennedy Valve: US-based manufacturer of waterworks valves, hydrants, and pipeline equipment serving municipal water and fire protection markets. Comparable to Ross Valve in product scope (engineered valves), customer segments (utilities and municipalities), and channel approach (direct project sales).
• American AVK: Manufacturer of ductile iron valves, hydrants, and accessories for water and wastewater infrastructure. Overlaps with Ross Valve on flow control valves and municipal water/wastewater applications, with similar regulatory compliance positioning.
• Mueller Water Products: Leading US manufacturer of water infrastructure valves, hydrants, and pipe fittings serving municipal water and wastewater utilities. Directly competes with Ross Valve in engineered valves for municipal water distribution, and similarly emphasizes US manufacturing and regulatory compliance.

Broad incumbents

• Crane Co. Diversified industrial manufacturer with a substantial engineered materials segment producing industrial valves. Competes with Ross Valve in industrial valve applications including mining, hydro power, and process industries.
• Watts Water Technologies: Global manufacturer of water systems products including valves, flow control, and water quality solutions. Significantly larger than Ross Valve but overlapping in engineered valves for plumbing, waterworks, and industrial applications.
• Pentair: Global water solutions company offering valves, flow control, and water treatment systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Overlaps with Ross Valve in flow and pressure control for municipal and industrial water applications.
• AVK Holding: Global valve manufacturer with broad portfolio spanning water, gas, and industrial segments. Comparable to Ross Valve in engineered valve offerings and municipal/industrial customer base, but with broader geographic reach and scale.
• ITT Inc. Industrial manufacturer with engineered components including industrial valves for process and infrastructure applications. Competes with Ross Valve in pressure control and engineered valves for industrial and municipal customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rossvalve
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ross-valve

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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