Chem Oil Products

What Chem Oil Products does

Chem Oil Products (operating under the legal name Unique Valve & Instrumentation, with brand variants UVI and UVI/Chem Oil Products) is a privately held industrial distributor headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, founded in 2010. The company supplies engineered components to the oil and gas exploration, production, and drilling industry as well as broader industrial customers including refineries and processing plants. Its catalog spans ball valves (stainless steel, carbon steel, ductile iron, brass, and flanged end), butterfly, check, gate, globe, needle, and manifold valves, plus instrumentation (tube fittings, stainless steel tubing, pressure gauges, thermometers), piping accessories (forged fittings, hammer unions, B7 studs, pipe nipples, gaskets), downhole products (pup joints, couplings, pony rods), and frac tank supplies (vent valves, thief hatches, hose components, expansion joints). Differentiators cited by the company include a UL Certified QA/QC department, ISO 9001-certified manufacturer partners, supplier-side certifications (NACE, CSA, UL, API), and ISN Member Contractor status.

The business runs a hybrid go-to-market combining inside sales representatives located at operational sites in Texas and Oklahoma with regional sales representative networks in Louisiana (Bill Poole Products in New Iberia and Houma) and the Williston Basin (Total Depth Warehouse in Williston, ND), supplemented by a NetSuite-based e-commerce storefront (shop.chemoilproducts.com) for direct online purchasing. Infrastructure totals 275,000 square feet of operating space concentrated at the Sugar Land headquarters plus two regional distribution centers in Oklahoma City and Odessa. Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based hardware sales to enterprise buyers under a pay-as-you-go billing cadence, with pricing not publicly disclosed and customers directed to sales representatives or the online store for quotes. The company operates exclusively within the United States across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and North Dakota, with no disclosed parent company, external investors, mergers, acquisitions, or executive leadership beyond regional sales and store-management personnel.

Name

Chem Oil Products

Legal name

Unique Valve & Instrumentation

Website

https://chemoilproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chem Oil Products (Unique Valve & Instrumentation) is a Texas-based industrial distributor supplying valves, instrumentation, piping accessories, downhole components, and frac tank supplies to oil & gas and industrial enterprise customers across the southern and central United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valve and Instrumentation Distribution

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial valve supply
• Oilfield equipment distribution
• High pressure fittings
• Instrumentation products
• Frac tank supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Sugar Land

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of industrial components including valves (ball, butterfly, check, gate, globe, needle), instrumentation, pipe fittings, pressure gauges, frac tank supplies, and downhole products. Products are sold directly through online store and sales representatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chem Oil Products distributes and supplies engineered industrial components — including high-pressure valves (ball, butterfly, check, gate, globe, needle, manifold), instrumentation (tube fittings, stainless steel tubing), pressure gauges and thermometers, piping accessories (forged steel fittings, hammer unions, B7 studs, pipe nipples, gaskets), downhole products (pup joints, tubing couplings, pony rod), and frac tank supplies — to oil & gas and general industrial customers. Products are sourced from ISO 9001 certified manufacturers, held in a 275,000 sq. ft. inventory, and sold through inside sales, regional sales representatives, and a NetSuite-based online store.

Product overview

Chem Oil Products (also known as UVI/Unique Valve & Instrumentation) is an industrial supplier of oil field and instrumentation products operating through a comprehensive e-commerce platform. The product portfolio centers on valve products including ball valves (stainless steel, carbon steel, ductile iron, brass, and flanged end variants ranging 750-6,000 PSI), butterfly valves, check valves, gate & globe valves, needle valves, and manifold valves. The company also offers instrumentation products (tube fittings, stainless steel tubing, pressure gauges, thermometers), piping accessories (forged fittings, hammer unions, B7 studs, pipe nipples, gaskets), downhole products (pup joints, tubing couplings, pony rod), frac tank supplies (vent valves, thief hatches, hose components, expansion joints), and safety accessories. Products are primarily sold through the NetSuite-based online store at shop.chemoilproducts.com with multiple distribution centers in Texas and Oklahoma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ball Valves (1017S, 2006WSW, 3000WSW, 6000WSW Series) Stainless steel and carbon steel ball valves for industrial and oilfield applications, with working pressures from 1,000 to 6,000 PSI, available in reduced port and full port configurations in sizes from 1/4" to 2". Sold to oil & gas operators, drilling contractors, and industrial MRO buyers.
• Carbon Steel Ball Valves (2006WCW, 2027WC, 3000WC, 6000WC, TRC Series) Carbon steel ball valves (seal welded, unibody, bolted bonnet) rated up to 6,000 PSI for oilfield and industrial applications. Sold to oil & gas operators and industrial MRO buyers.
• Ductile Iron & Brass Ball Valves (GRD, 3000B, TRD Series) Ductile iron grooved end ball valves (750 PSI), brass forged ball valves (600 WOG), and threaded floating ball valves (up to 2,000 PSI) including freeze resistant options, for industrial and oilfield applications.
• Flanged End Ball Valves (Floater & Trunnion Series) Flanged end ball valves (Floater and Trunnion series), Class 150, 300, and 600, sizes 2"–8", for oilfield and process piping applications.
• Butterfly Valves (2014DWR, 2014DW, 2014DL, Threaded Series) Ductile iron butterfly valves with stainless steel or nickel plated discs, Class 125, threaded/lug/wafer/grooved end configurations in sizes 2"–12", for oilfield and industrial flow control.
• Check Valves (CSTVCV, DITVCV, 876, 871, 5000, INCVSS/INCVBR Series) Swing check, lift check, in-line check, and forged steel piston check valves in carbon steel, ductile iron, brass, and stainless steel, rated 300 to 6,000 WOG, for oilfield and process piping.
• Gate & Globe Valves (851, 860, 4000G Series) Forged steel gate and globe valves (Class 800/1975 PSI), brass gate valves (200 WOG), and water gauge cocks for industrial flow isolation and process applications.
• Needle Valves (SPV/CPV, SMPV/CMPV, SNA/CNA, MSH/MCH, MVDS/MVDC Series) Stainless steel and carbon steel needle valves rated 6,000 and 10,000 PSI, including multiport, angle, mini, and compression end configurations, for instrumentation and high-pressure isolation.
• Manifold Valves (2VM, 3VM, 5VM Series) 2-way, 3-way, and 5-way manifold valves with direct mount and flange configurations, 6,000 PSI rating, including block & bleed options, for instrumentation and process skid applications.
• Vent Valves & Thief Hatches Cast aluminum in-line and end-of-line vent valves (-50°F to 500°F) and oval/round aluminum thief hatches for frac tank pressure/vacuum relief.
• Tube Fittings Stainless steel tube fittings including male and female connectors, elbows, tees, unions, adapters, caps, nuts, and double ferrule sets, for instrumentation tubing systems.
• Stainless Steel Tubing 304 and 316 stainless steel tubing, seamless and welded, in 20' sticks and 150' or 300' coils, for instrumentation and process tubing.
• HP Series Needle Valve (30,000 PSI) High-pressure 30,000 PSI needle valve at 100°F in 9/16" size, for ultra-high-pressure instrumentation applications.
• Pressure Gauges (101D, 200, 300, 601, 210, 310, 450, 310L Series) Pressure gauges in steel, stainless steel, and brass construction, lower and back mount configurations, ratings VAC 30 to 15,000 PSI, with liquid-fillable and process gauge options.
• Thermometers & Thermowells Bi-metal thermometers rated -50 to 550°F in 3" center back mount and 5" any angle configurations, plus 316 SS and 304 SS thermowells in various lengths.
• Forged Steel Fittings Carbon steel forged fittings Class 2000, 3000, and 6000 in threaded and socket weld configurations, sizes 1/8" to 4", including elbows, tees, unions, and couplings, for high-pressure piping.
• Hammer Unions Hammer unions rated 1,000 to 15,000 PSI, threaded and butt weld configurations, sizes 1" to 8", for high-pressure fluid transfer in oilfield operations.
• B7 Studs

Quantifiable outcome

• Products certified by NACE, CSA, UL, and API

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DNOW (DistributionNOW): Global energy and industrial distributor supplying upstream and downstream O&G customers with similar consumable and maintenance products. Direct competitor in the same O&G supply chain serving E&P, midstream, and industrial end-markets.
• Distribution International: Specialty distributor of insulation, mechanical, and valve products serving industrial and O&G customers. Closely comparable niche industrial distribution model targeting similar midstream/downstream and industrial end-users.
• MRC Global: Largest US distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings serving the energy sector, with deep O&G upstream/downstream exposure. Chem Oil Products sits within the same product category (industrial valves and PVF) targeting the same energy and industrial customer base, but at a regional rather than national scale.
• ASC Engineered Solutions: Manufacturer/distributor of mechanical pipe fittings, valves, and accessories for industrial and O&G markets. Closely comparable product portfolio (forged fittings, couplings, valves) across overlapping channels and end-customers.

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: Large industrial supply distributor with on-site vending and e-commerce channels that increasingly extend into fluid handling, fasteners, and MRO consumables. Same channel playbook (digital procurement + dedicated service) but much broader product breadth and end-market exposure.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Large North American MRO industrial distributor with broad SKU coverage extending into fluid power, valves, and fittings. Overlaps with Chem Oil Products' industrial customer use-cases, but operates at much greater scale and across many more verticals.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Major distributor of bearings, fluid power, seals, and industrial products including valves and fittings. Competes with Chem Oil Products for industrial MRO budgets but covers many more product categories and end-markets.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Large distributor of plumbing, PVF, and HVAC products with growing industrial exposure. Comparable industrial valve and fitting distribution franchise, though anchored in non-O&G end-markets such as water and construction.

Others

• Winsupply: Acquisition and supply-chain platform for independent distributors in plumbing, HVAC, and industrial. Operates a comparable distribution model with regional reps and warehouses, though primarily plumbing/HVAC rather than oilfield PVF.
• Cameron (Schlumberger): Global manufacturer of valves, wellheads, and O&G equipment. Adjacent rather than directly competing because Chem Oil Products is a distributor, but highly comparable product portfolio (industrial valves, manifold systems, pressure equipment) deployed into the same end-customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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