What American Controls Technology does

American Controls Technology, Inc. (ACT) is a privately held, family-owned industrial valve and automation specialist founded in 1989 and headquartered in Amory, Mississippi. The company sells, manufactures, modifies, tests, and provides training for industrial process valves and actuation equipment, serving process operators across pulp and paper, chemical, industrial manufacturing, recycling, municipal water/wastewater, and power generation. It operates a 50,000-square-foot facility holding approximately $3 million of inventory that supports same-day shipping for valves up to 36 inches, complemented by in-house capabilities including machining, fabrication, valve testing to 2,500 psi, engineering, control panel building, industrial drone services, 3D printing, materials PMI testing, laser engraving, and repair/modification. ACT holds master stocking distributor status with ORBINOX for knife gate valves and retains proprietary patent rights to the Dome Valve technology, backed by a lifetime warranty on labor for manufactured products and 24/7 phone support.

ACT generates revenue through three interlocking streams: (1) valve hardware sales covering knife gate, butterfly, ball, check, gate, globe, plug, diaphragm, solenoid, and dome valves from a brand portfolio that includes ORBINOX, InterApp, OMC, Macawber, and EVR; (2) actuation products including electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic actuators from Limitorque, Rotork, AUMA, Parker, and related brands; and (3) professional services in custom machining, fabrication, engineering, control panel building, valve testing, and operator training. The company employs between 11 and 50 people and operates a direct, quote-based sales model targeting small and mid-sized industrial customers in the Southeastern United States. As a female-owned minority business led by founder and CEO Kay Hannon, President Matt Hannon, and VP of Operations Greg Williams, ACT combines distribution scale with proprietary specialty manufacturing across four generations of the Hannon family and more than 100 years of combined valve experience.

Name

American Controls Technology

Legal name

American Controls Technology, Inc.

Website

https://americancontrols.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Controls Technology is a privately held, family-owned industrial valve manufacturer and distributor founded in 1989 in Amory, Mississippi, selling, modifying, testing, and automating valves for process operators across pulp and paper, chemical, manufacturing, recycling, water/wastewater, and power generation in the Southeastern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valves and Actuation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Component MRO (LRU/Rotables, Hydraulics, Pneumatics) (IMABALAD), Industrial Electrical & Motor Controls (EDAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Industrial valve supply
• Valve manufacturing services
• Pneumatic actuator systems
• Knife gate valves
• Valve automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Amory

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Valve Product Sales: Sales of valves including knife gate, check, butterfly, gate, globe, plug, diaphragm, solenoid, ball valves and specialty valves. Same day shipping through 36 inches with $3 million of stock ready to ship.
2. Actuation Products: Sales of electric actuators, pneumatic actuators, hydraulic actuators and related automation components
3. Services: Machining, fabrication, engineering, valve testing, control panel building, industrial drone services, materials PMI testing, laser engraving, and training school services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

American Controls Technology (ACT) sells, manufactures, modifies, tests, and trains on industrial valves and valve-related components. The company maintains a large ready-to-ship inventory of knife gate, check, butterfly, gate, globe, plug, diaphragm, solenoid, and ball valves, and complements this with electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic actuators, automation and control accessories, packing and seals, and a full in-house machine shop for custom fabrication, machining, engineering, valve testing, control panel building, and repair/modification services.

Product overview

American Controls Technology (ACT) is a valve and industrial controls company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the valve industry. The core product offerings include multiple valve types (knife gate, diverter, gate, globe, ball, butterfly, check, plug, pinch, dome, damper, and specialty valves) and actuators (electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic). ACT complements its product line with extensive services including actuation, machining, fabrication, engineering, valve testing, control panel building, industrial drone services, 3D printing, materials PMI testing, laser engraving, repair/modification, and training. The company serves as master stocking distributor for ORBINOX knife gate valves and represents numerous other brands including InterApp, OMC, EVR, Macawber, and many others, while also manufacturing proprietary products. With over 100 years of combined experience and a 50,000 SF facility, ACT provides solutions from basic valve components to complete valve packages including custom engineering, drawings, testing, and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Knife Gate Valves Master stocking distributor for ORBINOX knife gate valves available in cast iron, stainless steel, and special alloys (titanium, hastelloy) with ANSI 150 to ANSI 600 flange ratings and configurations including bonneted, dual cylinder, extended yoke, direct burial, and submersible. Sold to industrial plants, pulp and paper, chemical, and water/wastewater operators.
• Diverter Valves ACT diverting knife gate valves using ORBINOX knife gates with a modular approach allowing component changes and 2-3 week standard deliveries; supports 2-way through 6-way diverter configurations.
• Square & Rectangular / Sluice Gates Complete line of ORBINOX penstocks and square/rectangular valves including MU Series wall-mounted penstocks, CC Series channel gates, RR and RC swing check gates, and Series 90 customizable fabricated square and rectangular knife gate valves.
• Globe Control Valves Full line of OMC Italy and OMC Americas globe control valves including 2-way, 3-way, mixing, diverting, and sanitary globe valves, plus electronic smart positioners, i/p converters, pneumatic controllers, and RA10 self-regulating pressure regulating valves.
• Exotic Fabrication Exotic fabricated and special alloy valves built to customer specifications with high pressures exceeding 2500 psi, using exotic materials such as Hastelloy, AL6XN, SAF 2205 Avesta, Monel, low carbon stainless, Titanium, Inconel, and 317 stainless.
• Gate & Globe Valves Stock and acquireable gate valves with in-house actuation and automation capabilities for industrial process control.
• Ball Valves Complete line of screwed end, socket weld, and quarter turn ball valves in flanged (through 8 inches, 150/300/600 Lb. classes) and screwed end (1000 WOG), with options for specialty high pressure, exotic materials, ceramic linings, PVC, PFA, and Teflon-lined configurations.
• Damper Valves Full range of custom-design damper valves built to specification for any industrial application.
• Check Valves ORBINOX 316ss tilting disc check valves with ANSI 150 flange rating operating with only 1 psi of flow, plus a full line of thermoplastic valves.
• Butterfly Valves InterApp (AVK Group) butterfly valves, ball valves, actuators, and accessories engineered for demanding applications in various industries.
• Pinch Valves Full line of EVR pinch valves and products with actuation and automation options providing feedback data and control capabilities.
• Plug Valves Vast offering of fully customizable plug valves for any application with ready delivery.
• Dome Valves Macawber Dome Valves originally patented in the late 1970s; ACT is the original designer and patent holder. Designed for pneumatic conveying systems handling abrasive materials with a unique ability to open and close with a tight pressure seal.
• Electric Actuators Multi-turn electric actuators including Value Valve electric actuators for smaller valves, and Limitorque, Rotork, and AUMA actuators for larger applications, available in all voltages with manual overrides, positioners, and remote operation controls.
• Pneumatic Actuators NUMATICS, Parker, ORBINOX, and RDC Contrôle pneumatic cylinders in all bore and stroke sizes for hydraulic and air versions, including quarter turn actuators by Unitorq, Rotork, Rotex, QTRCO (all stainless), and Easytork with fail-safe operation.
• Hydraulic Actuators Parker, RDC Contrôle, Aventics, and JIT Cylinder hydraulic cylinders designed for harsh environments in pulp, paper, and chemical industries with over 30 years of experience.
• Automation & Control Limit switches, solenoid valves, proximity switches, and controllers mounted and tested in-house. Solenoids by ASCO and NUMATICS; switches by Westlock, Stonel, Allen Bradley, Honeywell, Telemecanique, TopWorx; positioners by BLX, Westlock, PMV, and Siemens.
• Spool Pieces In-house fabrication of custom spool pieces and flange adapters.
• Steam / Control Valves Spence Engineering product line including basket, Y, duplex strainers, control valves, steam traps, and Uni-flex pipe couplings.
• Instrumentation Complete line of gauges, filters, lubricators, regulators, pressure transmitters, and tank lever sensors.
• Safety Relief Valves Access to several brands and styles of safety relief valves and pop-off style valves, with full repair and recertification services.
• Line Blinds Sammi Line Blind Valves providing absolute shut-off, quick operation, and trouble-free service with minimum maintenance, allowing one person to blank or blind heavy pipe work without tools or hoisting apparatus.
• Packing & Seals Complete line of packing, seats, and mechanical pump seals by SEPCO including braided cotton flax, EPDM, Viton, Teflon, graphite, and extruded seats in EPDM, Viton, PTFE, white neoprene (food grade), Nitrile, Aflas, and Calres.
• Fail Safe Systems Fail-safe accumulator system working alongside pneumatic air cylinders, with accumulator tank containing air to close or open valves during air or power loss, including piping, specialized spool valve, and solenoid.
• Sampling Valves ORBINOX sampling valve in 316ss construction with Viton seats and seals, standard bucket hanger, and in-house modification to convert saddle-weld connection to 1-1/2 inch NPT standard.
• Actuation Services Full range of actuation services including air, hydraulic, electric, lever handles, hand wheels, fail systems, gears, and chain wheels, with most jobs shipping same day.
• Machining Services In-house machining capabilities for product modifications and custom manufacturing.
• Fabrication Services Square and rectangular knife gate valves fabricated and engineered to customer specifications including custom flange patterns and body dimensions.
• Training School In-house machine shop with capabilities to modify existing products or manufacture custom components, with complete kits for electronic controls while valve remains in-line.
• Engineering Services In-house 3D printing and engineering to complete projects fully in-house.
• Valve Testing In-house valve testing of any type with 3rd party witness testing by any approval agency, for valves 2 to 24 inches up to 2500 psi, with higher pressures available on request.
• Control Panel Building Full pneumatic, electric, or combination control panels built to specification in any material and configuration.
• Industrial Drone Services FAA 107 licensed and fully insured aerial industrial drone services with over 20 years of unmanned aircraft experience, including safety inspections, thermal imagery, plant photography/video, high voltage power inspections, wind and cell tower inspections, volumetric measurements, smoke stack and water tank inspections, and pipeline inspections.
• 3D Printing Services In-house 3D printing for test fitting components and verifying scale for projects before physical construction.
• Materials PMI Testing X-ray PMI gun (Positive Material Identification) for non-destructive PMI analysis testing for own products, customer-sent products, or on-site services for any metal with PMI report generation.
• Laser Engraving In-house SS tag laser engraving and direct valve laser engraving services.
• Repair / Modification Services Valve outfitting with actuation options, repairs, and rebuilds with fastest turnaround in the industry.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ORBINOXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster stocking distributor for ORBINOX knife gate valves for multi-state region. Located close to the ORBINOX Amory facility enabling quick response. Products include Series 10-90 knife gate valves, sampling valves, square/rectangular knife gates, and other ORBINOX products.
• Spence EngineeringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull product line representation including basket, y, duplex strainers, control valves, steam traps, and Uni-flex pipe couplings
• OMC Italy and OMC AmericasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull line of globe control valves and components including 2-way, 3-way, mixing, diverting, sanitary globe valves, electronic smart positioners, and accessories

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is a global leader in flow control solutions including pumps, valves, seals, and automation services serving similar industrial end markets. While much larger and broader, Flowserve overlaps directly with ACT in valve manufacturing and industrial flow control.
• Crane Co. Crane Co. is a diversified industrial manufacturer with a significant Engineered Materials segment producing valves and related flow control products. It competes broadly with ACT in industrial valves for chemical, energy, and general industrial markets.
• Mueller Industries: Mueller Industries manufactures copper, brass, aluminum, and various industrial products including valves for water distribution and industrial applications. While its portfolio is broader, Mueller's valve offerings overlap with ACT's product range in municipal water and industrial segments.
• Pentair: Pentair provides water treatment and flow technology solutions including industrial valves. Its water and industrial flow control offerings overlap with ACT's valve product lines serving municipal water/wastewater and industrial customers.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water designs and manufactures water quality and conservation products including valves for plumbing, waterworks, and industrial applications. It overlaps with ACT in valve manufacturing, particularly in municipal water/wastewater segments.

Direct peers

• Velan Inc. Velan is a major manufacturer of industrial valves including gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, and specialty valves serving power, oil & gas, chemical, and pulp & paper—directly comparable to ACT's product portfolio and overlapping end-market exposure.
• ORBINOX: ORBINOX is the original equipment manufacturer of knife gate valves that ACT distributes. While ACT is a distributor (not direct competitor), ORBINOX is the closest comparable in knife gate valve technology and product category, serving overlapping end markets in pulp & paper, chemical, and wastewater.
• DeZurik (a Coperion brand): DeZurik manufactures valves for water/wastewater treatment and industrial process applications, with strong overlap to ACT in knife gate, butterfly, and plug valves serving municipal and industrial customers.
• Richards Industries: Richards Industries manufactures specialty industrial valves (including the Jordan Valve and Mueller Steam brands) for power, chemical, and process industries. It is a comparable specialty valve manufacturer with similar end-market focus and product specialization.
• Val-Matic Valve & Manufacturing: Val-Matic manufactures check valves, air valves, and other specialty valves for water/wastewater and industrial applications—a comparable specialty valve manufacturer with overlapping customer base and product focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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