Ratermann Manufacturing
Ratermann Manufacturing is a privately held US B2B industrial distributor of cryogenic and compressed gas equipment, distributing 18+ manufacturer brands across 17+ product categories through multiple e-commerce storefronts, serving industrial gas, beverage, medical, aerospace, and welding customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersLivermore, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ratermann Manufacturing does
Ratermann Manufacturing Inc is a privately held US B2B industrial distributor specializing in cryogenic and compressed gas equipment and supplies. The company operates a primary e-commerce platform at rmiorder.com alongside three vertical-specific storefronts — bevsupplies.com for beverage CO2, cryoorder.com for cryogenic products, and hosemanufacturing.com for hose assemblies — and supports customers through phone-based inside sales (1-800-264-7793) available 7am–8pm EST. Its buyer base spans industrial gas distributors, medical gas fill plants, beverage and CO2 establishments, welding supply distributors, aerospace and aviation operators, and cryogenic storage and transport users, with named reference customers including Delille Oxygen, Alloy Custom Products, Toll Gas (relationship since 1997), and Volunteer Welding Supply.
The company's product portfolio covers 17+ categories including valves, regulators, cryogenic vaporizers, hoses, high-pressure fittings, cylinders and tanks, gauges, lubricants, labels and tags, safety products, carts and cradles, cryogenic plant equipment, fill plant supplies, manifolds, and medical gas equipment. It distributes products from 18+ third-party manufacturers — including Chart Industries, DK-LOK, BI-Lok, FlowServe-Worcester, Generant, Herose, Sherwood, FasTest, Smart Hose Technology, DuPont-Krytox, Klaw, IPEX, MPT, and Watson — and also markets two proprietary brands: Arctic Fox micro-bulk cryogenic tanks, built to Ratermann's own specification with a unique top-and-bottom fill capability, and reliableLabels for custom cylinder identification. Notable technology and tooling include the Rex AI customer service assistant, the Ratermann Academy education platform, and product builder tools (Hose Builder, Collar Search, Cylinder Paint).
The business model is B2B-only distribution with a one-time equipment sales revenue model. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires account login or a quote request; first-time buyers may face minimum order requirements. The company appears to be independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors, parent entity, or public listing. The US is the only operating geography, with no public signals of international expansion.
Ratermann Manufacturing firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ratermann Manufacturing
- Legal name
- Ratermann Manufacturing Inc
- Website
- https://rmiorder.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Ratermann Manufacturing is a privately held US B2B industrial distributor of cryogenic and compressed gas equipment, distributing 18+ manufacturer brands across 17+ product categories through multiple e-commerce storefronts, serving industrial gas, beverage, medical, aerospace, and welding customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ratermann Manufacturing industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Gas Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dry Ice & Cryogenic (LN2) Handling and Transport Services (TLACAMAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Field Treating & Separation (Heater Treaters, Separators, LACT) (EUALACAI), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)
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Where Ratermann Manufacturing is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Livermore
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ratermann Manufacturing business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Equipment Distribution: Revenue generated through the distribution of cryogenic and compressed gas equipment and supplies, including valves, regulators, vaporizers, hoses, fittings, cylinders, tanks, safety products, and related accessories. Sales are B2B only, with pricing available after account login or via quote request.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Ratermann Manufacturing product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ratermann Manufacturing is a B2B industrial distributor of cryogenic and compressed gas equipment and supplies, operating the rmiorder.com e-commerce platform alongside vertical-specific microsites. The offering spans 16+ product categories (valves, regulators, vaporizers, hoses, fittings, cylinders and tanks, gauges, lubricants, labels, safety products, carts and cradles, cryogenic plant equipment, fill plant supplies, manifolds, beverage/CO2 equipment, and medical gas) and includes the proprietary Arctic Fox micro-bulk cryogenic tank line built to Ratermann's own specification, as well as the Reliable Labels private label.
Product overview
Ratermann Manufacturing is a B2B distributor of cryogenic and compressed gas equipment and supplies operating an e-commerce platform (rmiorder.com). The portfolio spans 16 product categories including valves, regulators, vaporizers, hoses, fittings, cylinders/tanks, gauges, lubricants, labels/signs, safety products, carts/racks/cradles, cryogenic plant equipment, fill plant supplies, manifolds, and medical gas equipment. The company distributes its own proprietary brands (Arctic Fox tanks, Reliable Labels) alongside third-party manufacturers such as Chart, Sherwood, Generant, Herose, FlowServe-Worcester, DK-LOK, BI-Lok, FasTest, Arctic Fox, Smart Hose Technology, Dupont-Krytox, Fluoramics, Klaw, IPEX, MPT, and Watson. Products serve industries including beverage/co2, cryogenics storage/transport, medical gases, aerospace, aviation, welding distribution, and fill plant operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Beverage Equipment CO2 beverage cylinders, tanks, tubing, valve conversion kits, fittings, transfer hoses, pumps, PTFE seals, and accessories for beverage carbonation and draft system operators.
- Valves Industrial and cryogenic valves including pressure relief valves, check valves, needle valves, cryogenic valves, cylinder valves, and ball valves from Sherwood, Generant, Flowserve, Herose, and Superior Products.
- Regulators Gas pressure regulators including high flow, brass and stainless steel barstock high purity, liquid cylinder, single stage, two stage, high pressure, manifold, and pipeline regulators from Generant and Harris.
- Cryogenic Vaporizers Cryogenic vaporizers for gas conversion including ambient vaporizers (Monel, stainless steel, aluminum), liquid cylinder ambient vaporizers, and pressure building vaporizers from FIBA and FinnCo.
- Hoses Industrial and cryogenic hoses including cryogenic hoses, vacuum jacketed hoses, bulk loading hoses, LNG hoses, Smart Hose technology, tube trailer hoses, and high pressure/CO2 hoses from Arctic Fox and Smart Hose Technology.
- Industrial Fittings Industrial fittings including DK-LOK pipe/weld/tube fittings, bulk fittings, cryogenic CGA/adapter fittings, LNG fittings, high pressure fittings (3000/6000 PSI), stainless steel pipe fittings, tube fittings, and Western fittings.
- Cylinders and Tanks Gas storage cylinders and tanks including mini bulk and micro bulk tanks, liquid cylinders, dewar containers, and bulk tank equipment from Chart and Arctic Fox.
- Gauges Pressure and volume gauges for industrial and cryogenic applications from Wikai and Noshok.
- Labels, Signs, and Tags Custom and bulk cylinder labels, tags, collars, adhesive removers, and safety signs and placards from Reliable Labels.
- Safety Products Industrial and cryogenic safety equipment including Klaw safety breakaway couplings, cryogenic accessories, and lock out/tag out products from Klaw.
- Carts, Racks, and Cradles Cylinder storage and transport equipment including carts, cylinder racks, tank cradles (6 or 12 pack), and truck distribution equipment from Saf-T-Cart.
- Cryogenic Plant Equipment Cryogenic gas storage and distribution equipment including cryogenic clothing (gloves, aprons) and fill plant equipment from Herose, FlowServe, and Emerson.
- Fill Plant Supplies Gas fill plant supplies including monitors, meters, sensors, acetylene equipment, balloon blowers, cylinder collars, composite pipe, filling connectors, paintball fill stations, and propane equipment from FasTest, Saf-T-Cart, Sherwood, Arctic Fox Hoses, and Generant.
- Manifolds Cryo rack manifolds and pigtails for gas distribution systems from Saf-T-Cart and Ratermann.
- Medical Gas Equipment and Supplies Medical gas fill plant supplies and equipment including medical gas cylinders, pressure gauges, dust covers, and related products for healthcare gas applications.
- Arctic Fox Mini Bulk and Micro Bulk Cryogenic Tanks Proprietary cryogenic gas storage tanks with galvanized pallet base, control valves, lifting lugs, content gauges, and top-and-bottom fill capability that enables continuous production filling from cryogenic transport trailers. Built to Ratermann's own specification and distributed exclusively through Ratermann.
- Reliable Labels Custom Printing Service Custom printing services for cylinder labels, tags, and collars serving product identification and compliance needs in industrial gas operations.
- DuPont Krytox Lubricants High-performance fluorinated-based oils and greases from DuPont offering high-temperature performance, non-flammability, and chemical inertness for cryogenic and industrial applications.
- FasTest Quick Fill Valves Gas connector solutions with RPV pin technology for fill stations, featuring stainless components designed, manufactured, and repaired in the USA.
- Oxy-8/Lox-8 PTFE Pastes and Greases PTFE-based lubricants from Fluoramics designed for oxygen service and aggressive chemical environments with non-flammability properties.
Quantifiable outcome
- Long-term customer relationship: Toll Gas has been doing business with Ratermann Manufacturing since 1997
Companies that use Ratermann Manufacturing
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Ratermann Manufacturing technology and API
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Ratermann Manufacturing partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Chart IndustriescoreChart Industries is a key manufacturing partner supplying cryogenic cylinders, tanks, and microbulk solutions distributed by Ratermann. Ratermann is an authorized Chart distributor offering Chart liquid cylinders and microbulk tanks. The partnership was formalized through a Chart and Ratermann Partnership press release.
- Arctic Fox Cryo TankscoreArctic Fox is a manufacturer whose cryogenic mini bulk and micro bulk tanks are distributed exclusively through Ratermann Manufacturing. Ratermann builds Arctic Fox tanks to its own specification, making it effectively a captive/integrated brand within the Ratermann portfolio.
- Chart and Ratermann PartnershipcoreOfficial partnership announced via press release between Chart Industries and Ratermann Manufacturing, covering distribution of Chart cryogenic products including liquid cylinders and microbulk tanks.
- DK-LOKmajorDK-LOK Corporation manufactures high-pressure industrial tube fittings and valves distributed by Ratermann. DK-LOK is one of the most certified tube fitting and valve manufacturers in the world, with Ratermann carrying over 9,300 DK-LOK SKUs.
- BI-LokmajorBI-Lok Series D Dual Ferrule Tube Fittings are manufactured to be completely component intermixable with Swagelok brand fittings. Ratermann distributes BI-Lok products, with over 2,000 BI-Lok SKUs available.
- FlowServe - WorcestermajorFlowServe Worcester cryogenic ball valves, three-piece ball valves, actuators, rotary switches, and characterized seat control valves are distributed by Ratermann. Over 3,800 Worcester SKUs available.
- GenerantmajorGenerant is a manufacturer of industrial valves and regulators distributed by Ratermann. Products include pressure relief valves, check valves, high flow regulators, and cryogenic regulators.
- HerosemajorHerose is a manufacturer of industrial and cryogenic valves distributed by Ratermann. Ratermann distributes the full Herose product line.
- SherwoodmajorSherwood manufactures cylinder valves and related products distributed by Ratermann. Sherwood cylinder valves are featured in multiple product categories.
- FasTestmajorFasTest manufactures quick-fill valves, adapters, seals, and replacement parts for gas cylinder filling. Products include CGA quick-fill valves for various industrial and medical gas applications.
- Smart Hose TechnologymajorSmart Hose Technology manufactures cryogenic and industrial hoses distributed by Ratermann. Featured in multiple hose categories including cryogenic hoses and smart hose products.
- DuPont - KrytoxmajorDuPont Krytox oils and greases are distributed by Ratermann. Krytox products offer high-temperature performance, non-flammability, and chemical inertness for industrial and cryogenic applications.
- KlawmajorKlaw manufactures safety breakaway couplings and cryogenic safety equipment distributed by Ratermann. Featured in the safety products category.
- FluoramicsminorFluoramics manufactures specialty PTFE-based lubricants (Oxy-8 Lox-8) for oxygen service and cryogenic applications distributed by Ratermann.
- IPEXminorIPEX manufactures industrial piping and fittings products distributed by Ratermann across multiple fitting and piping categories.
- MPT IndustriesminorMPT Industries manufactures industrial equipment products distributed by Ratermann. Featured in multiple product categories.
- WatsonminorWatson manufactures paint and accessories for cylinder marking and identification, distributed by Ratermann in the fill plant category.
- reliableLabelsminorreliableLabels is Ratermann's own private label brand for cylinder labels, tags, and custom printing solutions. Serves compliance and identification needs.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ratermann Manufacturing competitors and assessment
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Strengths4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Ratermann Manufacturing
What does Ratermann Manufacturing do?
Ratermann Manufacturing is a B2B industrial distributor of cryogenic and compressed gas equipment and supplies, operating the rmiorder.com e-commerce platform alongside vertical-specific microsites. The offering spans 16+ product categories (valves, regulators, vaporizers, hoses, fittings, cylinders and tanks, gauges, lubricants, labels, safety products, carts and cradles, cryogenic plant equipment, fill plant supplies, manifolds, beverage/CO2 equipment, and medical gas) and includes the proprietary Arctic Fox micro-bulk cryogenic tank line built to Ratermann's own specification, as well as the Reliable Labels private label.
Is Ratermann Manufacturing a public or private company?
Ratermann Manufacturing is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Ratermann Manufacturing founded?
Ratermann Manufacturing was founded in 1995. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Ratermann Manufacturing based?
Ratermann Manufacturing is headquartered in Livermore, United States, in the North America region.
How does Ratermann Manufacturing make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Equipment Distribution.
Does Ratermann Manufacturing have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ratermann Manufacturing.
What industry is Ratermann Manufacturing in?
Ratermann Manufacturing's product category is Industrial Gas Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLACAMAM, Dry Ice & Cryogenic (LN2) Handling and Transport Services, with a secondary code of EUALACAI, Field Treating & Separation (Heater Treaters, Separators, LACT). Its NAICS code is 332911 and its SIC code is 5070.