Artis Metals
Artis Metals Company Inc. is a family-owned wholesale manufacturer of heavy-gauge metal HVAC vent caps, chimney caps, roof ventilators, dampers, and duct fittings, founded in 1937 in Boise, Idaho, selling to distributors across HVAC, roofing, construction, and chimney industries throughout the US and internationally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1937
- HeadquartersBoise, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Artis Metals does
Artis Metals Company Inc. is a privately held, family-owned wholesale manufacturer of heavy-gauge metal HVAC venting products, founded in 1937 in Boise, Idaho by Samuel W. Artis and still owned by descendants of the founder. The company fabricates vent caps, roof ventilators, chimney caps, inline dampers, duct pipe fittings, copper and stainless steel vents, eave vents, roof bases, and roof flashings from 26-gauge galvanized, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and powder-coated metal — heavier than the 28–30 gauge typical of competitors, yielding 10–30 year product lifespans. The product portfolio is anchored by eleven U.S. patents (1940–1988) covering the flagship Artis Vacuum Cap, chimney extensions, chimney dampers, roof jacks, ventilator caps, gas vent caps, stationary vacuum caps, the turbine vent spindle system, and the chimney tile adapter.
The business operates a wholesale B2B model, selling primarily to distributors and retailers across the HVAC, Roofing, Construction, and Chimney industries through discount multipliers off list prices with Net 30 terms and zone-based freight allowances. Distribution is hybrid: independent sales representative firms (Ron Archer Associates covering NY/NJ/CT, Mitchell Enterprises covering TX/NM) handle specific territories while an internal sales team manages all other US states and international accounts. A secondary custom OEM line produces specialized sheet-metal products for HVAC manufacturers and large contractors, quoted at net price outside the standard discount structure. The company holds membership in HARDI and partners with a powder coating operation for expanded finishing options, with no minimum order requirement and no e-commerce platform.
Artis operates as a small (11–50 employee) single-site manufacturer with no disclosed external investment, no acquisitions, no app or software products, and no AI/ML capabilities. Its commercial position rests on durability differentiation, multi-decade brand heritage, patented chimney and ventilation technologies, and broad materials availability rather than scale or technology leadership. Revenue is undisclosed and no growth capital events are on record.
Artis Metals firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Artis Metals
- Legal name
- Artis Metals Company Inc.
- Website
- https://artiscaps.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1937
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Artis Metals Company Inc. is a family-owned wholesale manufacturer of heavy-gauge metal HVAC vent caps, chimney caps, roof ventilators, dampers, and duct fittings, founded in 1937 in Boise, Idaho, selling to distributors across HVAC, roofing, construction, and chimney industries throughout the US and internationally.
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Artis Metals industry classification
Industry- Product category
- HVAC Ventilation Products
- NAICS
- Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Sheet Metal Work (3444)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB), Air Filtration & Indoor Air Quality Components (Filters/UV/ERVs-HRVs) (IMADANAE)
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Where Artis Metals is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Boise
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Artis Metals business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Wholesale HVAC Vent Distribution: Primary revenue stream from wholesale distribution of HVAC ventilation products to suppliers and retailers in the HVAC, Roofing, Construction, and Chimney Industries. Products include vent caps, chimney caps, roof ventilators, dampers, duct fittings, and flashings. Sold through discount multiplier pricing off list prices with Net 30 payment terms.
- Custom OEM Products: Secondary revenue from specialized custom work for OEMs and large contractors in the HVAC industry. Custom products or modifications to existing products quoted based on customer specifications. Special orders do not qualify for discount multipliers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard catalog products with discount multipliers |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Special order and custom products |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Artis Metals product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Artis Metals is a wholesale manufacturer of heavy-gauge metal HVAC venting products, including wall vent caps, roof vent caps, roof ventilators, chimney caps, inline dampers, duct pipe fittings, copper vents, stainless steel vents, eave vents, plastic roof vent caps, roof bases, and roof flashings. Products are fabricated in galvanized, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and powder-coated finishes and sold to suppliers and retailers in the HVAC, roofing, construction, and chimney industries. The company also produces custom OEM sheet metal products to customer specifications.
Product overview
Artis Metals is a wholesale HVAC vent manufacturer offering American-made ventilation products since 1937. The product portfolio centers on heavy-duty vent caps and sheet metal HVAC products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Core offerings include Wall Vent Caps, Roof Vent Caps, Roof Ventilators (Turbine, Globe, Aero Foil, Master Gravity), Chimney Caps, Inline Dampers (butterfly, offset pin, dryer), and Duct Pipe Fittings. Materials include galvanized, aluminum, stainless steel (304-2B grade), and copper (16oz). Additional products include Eave Vents, Plastic Roof Vent Caps, Roof Bases, and Roof Flashings with custom powder coating options available.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Wall Vent Caps Wall vent caps with dampers and/or screen for exhaust or intake, available in round or rectangular sizes, for HVAC distribution and retail customers.
- Roof Vent Caps High quality roof caps for exhaust, intake, or passive venting, available with screens, dampers, and hard connect options, for HVAC and roofing suppliers.
- Roof Ventilators Turbine, Globe, Aero Foil, and Master Gravity Ventilators for commercial or residential applications; turbine model uses patented spindle system for smooth, quiet rotation.
- Chimney Caps Wind directional caps, rain caps, vacuum caps, and gas vent caps in aluminum, steel, copper, and stainless steel; primary product line since 1937.
- Inline Dampers Backdraft dampers including butterfly dampers, offset pin dampers, manual balancing, and dryer vent dampers for HVAC systems.
- Duct Pipe Fittings Heavy duty duct fittings including increaser/reducers, flue caps and plugs, stand-off brackets, and other components for HVAC and roofing applications.
- Copper Vents High quality copper wall exhaust vents, copper roof vents and eave vents with options for dampers and screens.
- Stainless Steel Vents Rust-free 304-2B stainless steel roof vent caps, wall vent caps, and other items with damper and screen options available.
- Eave Vents Eave louvered vents with dampers and/or screen in all sizes, made with heavier gauge material for residential and commercial attic ventilation.
- Plastic Roof Vent Caps Bath and fan exhaust vents in plastic for roof mount installation; lightweight alternative to metal roof vent caps.
- Roof Bases Roof vent bases in all sizes for flat, pitched, and ridge installation.
- Roof Flashings Vent pipe flashings for flat, pitched, and ridge installation, including single wall, B-Vent, and storm collars.
- Custom OEM Sheet Metal Products Custom sheet metal products designed and manufactured to customer specifications for OEMs and large HVAC contractors with special design requirements.
Quantifiable outcome
- Products last 10-30 years depending on climate and material choice, outperforming plastic alternatives
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Companies that use Artis Metals
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Artis Metals technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Artis Metals partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning, Refrigeration Distributors International)minorArtis Metals is a proud member of HARDI, the Heating, Air-conditioning, Refrigeration Distributors International organization. This membership connects them with HVAC distributors across North America.
- Powder Coating Operation PartnerminorArtis Metals partners with a powder coating operation to provide extra protection and a variety of color offerings for their products. This partnership enables custom powder coated products with long-lasting metal protection and unique colors.
- Ron Archer Associates Inc.coreIndependent sales representative firm covering NY (South), NJ (North), CT (South). Contacts: Ron Archer (732-915-8032) and Greg Archer (732-618-8127).
- Mitchell EnterprisescoreIndependent sales representative firm covering TX and NM (South). Contact: David Mitchell (972-239-0063).
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Artis Metals competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Air Vent Inc. Air Vent manufactures attic and roof ventilation products including turbine vents and ridge vents, directly overlapping Artis' roof ventilator and vent cap lineup for residential and light-commercial HVAC applications.
- Hart & Cooley: Hart & Cooley manufactures HVAC components including registers, grilles, and specialty ventilation accessories distributed through HVAC wholesalers, comparable to Artis' vent cap and damper offerings.
- Selkirk Corporation: Selkirk manufactures chimney and venting systems (chimney caps, pipe, and connectors) sold through HVAC and building-products distributors, directly comparable to Artis' chimney cap line.
- Field Controls: Field Controls designs and manufactures draft and ventilation products including vent caps, dampers, and combustion air systems for the HVAC industry, mirroring Artis' specialty in venting accessories.
- DuraVent (M&G Group): DuraVent produces chimney, venting, and HVAC exhaust products including caps and termination components, overlapping with Artis' chimney caps, gas vent caps, and duct fittings portfolio.
- Ventamatic (Big Air): Ventamatic manufactures whole-house, attic, and roof ventilation products including turbine and static vents, closely competing with Artis in the same wholesale and contractor channels.
- Lomanco (Lomanco by Bora): Lomanco is a long-standing US manufacturer of roof ventilation products, including turbine and static vents, competing head-to-head with Artis in the wholesale HVAC and roofing distributor channel.
- Olympic Manufacturing: Olympic produces HVAC sheet metal accessories including vent caps, flashings, and roof products for the wholesale HVAC distribution channel, overlapping Artis' core product set.
Broad incumbents
- Broan-NuTone: Broan-NuTone is a major US ventilation and indoor air quality brand offering fans, hoods, and vents; while broader in scope, it competes with Artis in residential bath/roof vent caps and ventilation accessories.
- Master Flow (GAF): Master Flow, sold under GAF, offers attic and roof ventilation products as part of a broader residential roofing portfolio, competing with Artis' roof vent caps and ventilators via a much larger parent distributor network.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Artis Metals social profiles
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Artis Metals leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Artis Metals funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Artis Metals M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Artis Metals
What does Artis Metals do?
Artis Metals is a wholesale manufacturer of heavy-gauge metal HVAC venting products, including wall vent caps, roof vent caps, roof ventilators, chimney caps, inline dampers, duct pipe fittings, copper vents, stainless steel vents, eave vents, plastic roof vent caps, roof bases, and roof flashings. Products are fabricated in galvanized, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and powder-coated finishes and sold to suppliers and retailers in the HVAC, roofing, construction, and chimney industries. The company also produces custom OEM sheet metal products to customer specifications.
Is Artis Metals a public or private company?
Artis Metals is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Artis Metals founded?
Artis Metals was founded in 1937. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Artis Metals based?
Artis Metals is headquartered in Boise, United States, in the North America region.
How does Artis Metals make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Wholesale HVAC Vent Distribution is the primary driver. The others are custom OEM Products.
Who are Artis Metals's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Air Vent Inc., Hart & Cooley, Selkirk Corporation, Field Controls, DuraVent (M&G Group), Ventamatic (Big Air), Lomanco (Lomanco by Bora) and Olympic Manufacturing. Broad incumbents are Broan-NuTone and Master Flow (GAF).
Does Artis Metals have an API?
No public API is recorded for Artis Metals.
What industry is Artis Metals in?
Artis Metals's product category is HVAC Ventilation Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAG, Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment, with a secondary code of IMAHAKAB, HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling). Its NAICS code is 332322 and its SIC code is 3444.