The Skinner Company

Name

The Skinner Company

Legal name

The Skinner Company, Inc.

Website

https://skinnerco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pipeline Repair Hardware

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipeline & Main Repair and Rehabilitation (Clamps, Sleeves, Relining) (EUAJAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Service Lines, Connections & Customer Hookups (New Taps) (TLAGADAF), Service Line Maintenance & Repair (Customer Laterals) (EUAJAMAC), OCTG, Line Pipe & Tubular Services (Supply, Inspection, Threading) (EUALABAN)

Keywords

• Pipeline repair clamps
• Pipe repair hardware
• Gas utility equipment
• Water main repair
• Drilling devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood

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. Hardware Product Sales: The company generates revenue through direct sales of pipeline repair hardware products including emergency pipe clamps, band clamps, service saddles, drilling devices, adapters, and related components. Products are sold through both direct B2B e-commerce and a network of distributors across the United States and internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Skinner Company manufactures pipeline repair and connection hardware for the gas utility, water utility, oilfield services, and refinery industries. Its core offerings include emergency pipe clamps, band clamps (BCEC, BC360, BCSB, BCDB, BCTB), pipeline clamps, pressed steel clamps, pipe joint clamps, service saddles, saddle tees, and Skinner-SEAL drilling devices, plus related adapters, cutters, cone plugs, bolts and nuts, and spare gaskets. Products are designed for installation under pressure without service interruption and are made in the USA at its Greenwood, South Carolina facility. Revenue is generated through direct B2B e-commerce and a national/international distributor network.

Product overview

The Skinner Company (also known as SkinnerCo or M.B. Skinner Company) manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of industrial pipeline repair and connection products for the gas utility and oilfield services industries. Founded in 1898, the company produces what it calls the 'Cadillac' clamps of the industry. The core product line includes various types of repair clamps (Emergency Pipe Clamps, Pipeline Clamps, Pressed Steel Clamps, and Pipe Joint Clamps) for repairing leaks, splits, and corrosion in steel and cast iron pipelines. Supporting products include Service Saddles and Saddle Tees for establishing service connections, and Band Clamps in multiple configurations (BCEC Snap, BC360 Skinner 360, BCSB Single Band, BCDB Double Band, and BCTB Triple Band) for various leak repair scenarios. The company also produces Skinner-SEAL Drilling Devices (Model DD and Model MD) along with associated adapters, cutters, and parts for drilling through service fittings. Accessories include adapters, cone plugs, cutters, bolts and nuts, and spare gaskets. All products are manufactured in the USA. The company is a WBENC-certified woman-owned business located in Greenwood, South Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Pipe Clamp Ductile iron repair clamp for fixing pinholes, splits, and corrosion leaks in steel and cast iron pipelines. Installs under pressure without service interruption. Made of ductile iron with E-coated Grade 5 steel bolts and Buna-N gaskets. Used by gas utilities, water utilities, and oilfield services operators.
• Pipeline Clamp Extended-length repair clamp roughly double the length of an Emergency Pipe Clamp, used for long splits or extensive corrosion in pipelines. Ductile iron body with Buna-N NBR gaskets. Targets pipeline repair crews in gas, water, and oil pipeline applications.
• Pressed Steel Clamp Economy repair clamp made of 3/16 inch thick steel plate with pressed wedge-shaped lugs, used for badly pitted and corroded pipelines. Available in narrow (4 inch) and wide (8 inch) styles. Sold to utilities and pipeline operators needing lower-cost repair hardware.
• Pipe Joint Clamp High-pressure repair clamp that installs under pressure without service interruption. Uses a Neoprene gasket and sliding push ring to transmit pressure to stop leaks at the source. Sold to gas, water, and oil pipeline maintenance crews.
• Service Saddle Ductile iron saddle for gas, oil, and water service connections. Features plated steel bolts and a Buna-N gasket recessed to prevent blowout under high pressure. Sold to utilities and contractors establishing service taps on mains.
• Saddle Tee Service tee fitting that replaces a tee, union, and nipple in a single fixture. Used to install gas lights, grills, and appliances without pipe cutting or threading. Sold to gas utilities and contractors.
• Band Clamps (BCEC Snap, BC360, BCSB Single, BCDB Double, BCTB Triple) Family of stainless steel band clamps for repairing pinholes, small leaks, and longer corrosion areas in steel, ductile, and cast iron pipelines used in gas, water, oil, and ammonia service. Includes the BCEC snap band clamp (304 SS band, Buna-N gasket, nodular iron lugs, 300 psi), the BC360 with full circle gasket, and single/double/triple band variants (18-8 Type 304 SS, up to 500 psi for smaller diameters, quick one-man installation). Sold through distributors and direct B2B e-commerce to utilities and oilfield operators.
• Skinner-SEAL Drilling Devices (Model DD and Model MD) Ratchet-handled drilling machines for tapping mains through service fittings, available in Model DD (#1, #2, #2A) and Model MD (#4, #7, #10) variants for different pipe sizes. Sold with dedicated adapters and cutters. Used by utility crews and oilfield service companies for drilling under pressure.
• Bolts & Nuts Carriage bolts and ash hex nuts in various sizes with electroplated Grade 5 steel construction. Sold as replacement fasteners for Skinner clamp installations.
• Cone Plugs Cone-shaped plugs in various diameters for sealing pipe ends and pressure test applications. Sold to utility and pipeline maintenance crews.
• Shell Cutters Shell cutters in various diameters for cutting pipe, used with Skinner drilling devices during service line installations and pipeline tapping operations.
• Pipe Adapters (Male and Female) Pipe adapters for connecting drilling devices to various pipe sizes, available in male (M) and female (F) configurations. Includes DD #4 adapters and DD #7 & #10 adapters. Sold to utility crews and oilfield service companies.
• Spare Gaskets Replacement Buna-N and Neoprene gaskets sized for Pipe Joint Clamps, Pipeline Clamps, Emergency Clamps, and Pressed Steel Wide Clamps. Sold to maintain existing Skinner clamp installations.
• Drilling Device Replacement Parts Replacement parts for Skinner-SEAL drilling devices, including thrust bearings, ratchet wrench handles, feed tubes, feed nuts, woodruff keys, allen wrenches, drills, and spindle extensions. Sold to operators maintaining their drilling device fleets.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered premier and core.

• MRC GlobalpremierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Stocking Distributor of The Skinner Company products. MRC Global is a leading global distributor of pipe, valves, and fitting (PVF) products serving the oil and gas, chemical, energy, and other industrial markets.
• Barclay WholesalepremierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Stocking Distributor. Contact: 1-800-231-7174 or www.BriceBarclay.com. Serves various regions with pipeline repair products.
• Elite Supply PartnerspremierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Stocking Distributor. Contact: 432-332-1541 or www.EliteSupplyPartners.com. Serves Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico regions.
• Mulcare EngineeringpremierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Stocking Distributor. Contact: 973-335-4800 or www.Mulcare.com. Serves New Jersey and surrounding regions.
• McMaster Carr SupplypremierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Stocking Distributor. Contact: 630-833-0300 or www.McMaster.com. National industrial supply distributor with broad product reach.
• Ferguson / WolseleypremierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Stocking Distributor. Contact: 1-800-721-2590 or www.Ferguson.com. Leading wholesale distributor of plumbing and industrial supplies.
• GRAYFORD INDUSTRIALcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for United Kingdom. Contact: +44 208 8946633 or www.grayford.com.
• MARINE VENTUREScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for United Kingdom. Contact: +44-118-9503-707 or www.marineventures.co.uk.
• C. R. WALLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for Canada.
• DNOW CANADAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for Canada (part of Distribution Now group).
• ELTEQANI PETROLEUM SERVICES (EPS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for Middle East region.
• SAUDI TECH SUPPLYcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for Middle East region.
• MINTA SUPPLYcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for Egypt.
• BDR INDUSTRIAL SERVICEScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for Egypt.
• INDUSAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for Puerto Rico.
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)coreOthersThe Skinner Company holds WBENC certification as a Women's Business Enterprise. WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Victaulic: Global broad incumbent in mechanical pipe joining systems, couplings, and fittings. While it primarily competes in grooved couplings, its repair-product and service-connection offerings overlap with Skinner's clamp portfolio.
• Mueller Water Products: Publicly-traded broad incumbent in water infrastructure with a large portfolio of valves, hydrants, and pipe repair products. Overlaps with Skinner's water-utility customers but operates at much larger scale and broader product scope.

Direct peers

• Romac Industries: Manufacturer of pipe coupling and repair products, including full-encirclement clamps and tapping sleeves for water and wastewater utilities. Directly competes with Skinner's pipeline clamp and service saddle offerings.
• JCM Industries: Direct competitor fabricating repair clamps, tapping sleeves, and service saddles for water and wastewater utilities. Highly comparable product portfolio and customer base in the pipeline repair hardware market.
• Total Piping Solutions: Specializes in pipe repair products including emergency leak repair clamps and encapsulation systems. Highly comparable specialty manufacturer competing for similar utility and oilfield customers.
• PowerSeal Pipeline Products: Manufacturer of pipeline repair products including pressure-rated repair clamps and tapping sleeves. Direct competition with Skinner's clamps and saddles in oil, gas, and water markets.
• Smith-Blair: A Xylem brand and one of the most direct competitors in pipeline repair clamps, couplings, and fittings for water and gas utilities. Overlaps directly with Skinner's emergency pipe clamps, pipe joint clamps, and service saddles serving municipal utility customers.
• Ford Meter Box Company: Long-established manufacturer of water meter setters, valve boxes, and pipe repair products for municipal water utilities. Overlaps with Skinner's water-utility customer segment and repair-product category.

Emerging players

• Hydra-Stop: Specializes in line-stopping and valve-insertion equipment for live pipeline maintenance — adjacent to Skinner's under-pressure repair value proposition. Comparable customers (utilities) and overlapping capability around no-shutdown pipeline work.

Regional players

• Pipeline Packaging & Supply: U.S.-based distributor and fabricator of pipe repair clamps and pipeline supplies. Comparable in product mix to Skinner but operating primarily as a regional fabricator/distributor rather than a national branded manufacturer.

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

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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