What JJM Alkaline Technologies does

JJM Alkaline Technologies, Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer, founded in 2005 and headquartered at 14 Coleman Avenue, Suite 1, Westfield, Massachusetts. The company designs and builds the broadest portfolio of condensate neutralizers in the market — covering K-Series, NBT-Series, V-Series, JM-Series, NB-Series, and CBM-Series units sized from sub-50 MBH residential applications to 3,000+ MBH commercial installations — for treating acidic condensate (pH 2.9–4.0) produced by high-efficiency condensing gas-fired boilers, furnaces, and water heaters, raising it to safe discharge levels (pH 5.0–9.5) to satisfy International Plumbing Code, state plumbing codes, and EPA requirements.

The company's core proprietary asset is its pH Power Pellets® neutralizing media, a registered trademark magnesium-hydroxide formulation developed and refined over years, used exclusively inside JJM units and replaced on a 6–12 month cycle. This creates a recurring consumable revenue stream atop one-time hardware sales. The product is sold exclusively through an authorized distributor network across the United States and Canada; the company itself does not sell directly to end customers, except for residential refills via a dedicated phpowerpellets.com e-commerce site. Distributors are supported with competitive pricing, an Alkaline Rewards rebate program, training, and "shortest lead times in the industry" claims.

Revenue mechanics are split between (a) one-time hardware sales across six product lines and roughly 20+ models and (b) recurring pH Power Pellets® consumable refills. Customer segments include HVAC/plumbing service technicians, engineers, distributors and wholesalers, HVAC contractors, and homeowners/DIY. Distribution is anchored by a long-tenured core partner (BellSimons Companies, since 2009) and reinforced by affiliations with ASA, HARDI, AD, IMARK, PHCC, ASPE, and ASHRAE, plus trades-education partnerships with Alfred State College and Explore the Trades. Leadership consists of founder George Carney and President Kyle T. Emmons; the company operates with 1–10 employees and no disclosed institutional capital or parent entity.

Name

JJM Alkaline Technologies

Legal name

JJM Alkaline Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://jjmalkalinetech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JJM Alkaline Technologies, a private Westfield, MA-based manufacturer founded in 2005, designs and builds the broadest portfolio of condensate neutralizers used to treat acidic condensate from high-efficiency condensing gas-fired appliances, selling through authorized U.S. and Canadian distributors and a recurring magnesium-hydroxide pH Power Pellets® consumable line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Westfield

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. Condensate Neutralizer Hardware Sales: One-time hardware sales of condensate neutralizer units across multiple product lines (K-Series, NBT-Series, V-Series, JM-Series, NB-Series, CBM-Series). Sold through authorized distributors in the US and Canada.
2. pH Power Pellets Refills: Recurring consumable sales of proprietary pH Power Pellets refill media. Recommended replacement every 6-12 months, creating recurring revenue opportunities for distributors and ongoing relationship with end customers. Available through phpowerpellets.com for residential refills.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

JJM Alkaline Technologies designs and manufactures condensate neutralizers used to treat acidic condensate (pH 2.9–4.0) produced by high-efficiency gas-fired heating appliances, raising pH to safe levels (5.0–9.5) before discharge. The portfolio spans six product lines (K-Series, NBT-Series, V-Series, JM-Series, NB-Series, CBM-Series) with multiple models for residential and light-commercial applications, paired with proprietary pH Power Pellets® magnesium hydroxide refill media sold as a recurring consumable. Products are sold exclusively through authorized distributors in the U.S. and Canada.

Product overview

JJM Alkaline Technologies is the industry pioneer and leading manufacturer of condensate neutralizers, offering the broadest portfolio of solutions for treating acidic condensate from high-efficiency, gas-fired heating appliances. The product portfolio consists of multiple product lines (K-Series, NBT-Series, V-Series, JM-Series, NB-Series, CBM-Series) designed to suit various operating conditions and capacity requirements in residential and light commercial installations. Each product line includes specific models with varying BTU capacities and form factors. The company's proprietary pH Power Pellets® media provides the neutralizing capability and requires annual replacement. These purpose-built devices protect facilities, wastewater infrastructure, and the environment from corrosive acidic condensate produced by condensing boilers, furnaces, and hot water heaters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• pH Power Pellets®: Proprietary neutralizing media used in JJM condensate neutralizers, containing magnesium hydroxide as the active ingredient.

Products and services

• K-Series Condensate Neutralizers Condensate neutralizer line including models K-300, K-600, K-1000, and K-3000, designed for various capacity requirements in residential and commercial installations of high-efficiency gas-fired heating appliances.
• NBT-Series Condensate Neutralizers Condensate neutralizer line including models NBT-230, NBT-400, NBT-400P, and NBT-610, designed for space-efficient installations including tight spaces and applications without nearby drains.
• V-Series Condensate Neutralizers Vertical wall-mounted condensate neutralizer line including Model V-200, ideal for single and multi-unit residential installations where space is limited and for use with condensing tankless water heaters and wall-hung boilers.
• Model V-200 Vertical Condensate Neutralizer Vertical wall-mounted condensate neutralizer for condensing tankless water heaters and wall-hung boilers. Features quick and easy service without disconnecting fittings. Part #4101, 200 MBH capacity, 1.6 GPH flow rate, 3/4" inlet/outlet port.
• JM-Series Condensate Neutralizers Condensate neutralizer line including Model JM-50, designed for smaller residential applications of high-efficiency gas-fired appliances.
• NB-Series Condensate Neutralizers Condensate neutralizer line including models NB-2, NB-4, NB-6, and NB-12, designed for various installation requirements across residential and light-commercial capacity ranges.
• CBM-Series Condensate Neutralizers Condensate neutralizer line including models CBM-225 and CBM-226, designed for inline tube installations.
• pH Power Pellets® Refill Media Proprietary neutralizing media replacement pellets for JJM condensate neutralizers. Active ingredient is magnesium hydroxide (magnesium oxide pebble design). Recommended replacement every 6–12 months, or when outlet pH drops below 5.0. Sold as a recurring consumable through authorized distributors and direct via phpowerpellets.com for residential customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• pH levels raised from 2.9-4.0 to 5.0-9.5
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BellSimons CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner since 2009. BellSimons Companies is a distribution partner of JJM's neutralization solutions. The partner testimonial states the company has always been an innovator in the industry and continues to introduce new purpose-built solutions that their customers love.
• Alfred State CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJJM supports the trades by partnering with Alfred State College as part of their initiative to invest in the next generation of HVAC and plumbing professionals.
• Explore the TradesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJJM supports Explore the Trades organization, which invests in the next generation of HVAC and plumbing professionals.
• Industry Associations (ASA, HARDI, AD, IMARK, PHCC, ASPE, ASHRAE)minorOthersJJM maintains affiliations with major industry associations including ASA, HARDI, AD, IMARK, PHCC, ASPE, and ASHRAE.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ferguson Enterprises: Ferguson is the largest US plumbing/HVAC distributor and could plausibly expand or relaunch a private-label or sourced condensate neutralizer, leveraging shelf access JJM currently enjoys through BellSimons and similar partners.
• IPEX (Drain-Guard): IPEX is a large PVC plumbing manufacturer whose Drain-Guard condensate neutralizer line competes head-to-head with JJM in residential and light-commercial high-efficiency appliance installations.
• RectorSeal: RectorSeal manufactures a broad portfolio of HVAC chemicals, sealants, and accessories — including condensate-treatment products — sold through the same HVAC/plumbing distributor channel JJM uses, making it a direct overlap in end market with broader line-card competition.
• Watsco: Watsco is the largest US HVAC distributor (Carrier, Rheem, etc.) and a potential downstream channel partner or competitive threat via private-label offerings reaching the same contractor base.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts is a diversified plumbing and water-treatment manufacturer with HVAC-adjacent drainage and treatment products; its scale, distribution reach, and installer brand recognition make it a credible cross-category incumbent.

Others

• Navien: Navien manufactures high-efficiency condensing tankless water heaters and boilers that generate the acidic condensate JJM's products treat — a complementary equipment maker rather than a direct competitor, but an influential specifier in the channel.
• Johnstone Supply: Johnstone is a major HVAC/co-op distributor that stocks or could stock competing neutralizer SKUs; relevant as a channel partner / potential competitive alternative to JJM's distributor network.

Emerging players

• Caleffi Hydronic Solutions: Caleffi produces hydronic accessories and water-treatment components used in high-efficiency boiler systems, intersecting with JJM's neutralizer category on the condensing-boiler side of the market.
• ClearWater Enviro Technologies: ClearWater produces scale-reduction and water-treatment media for HVAC systems and represents an emerging adjacent technology that could compete with magnesium-hydroxide-based neutralization on performance or cost.

Direct peers

• Precision Plumbing Products (PPP): PPP manufactures condensate neutralizers and drainage products for high-efficiency gas appliances — overlapping product category, serving the same HVAC contractor and engineer buyer, and competing for the same distributor shelf space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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