What BendTec does

BendTec, founded in 1916 in Duluth, Minnesota, is a custom industrial metal fabricator specializing in pipe fabrication and precision induction bending. The company operates a single integrated manufacturing facility in Duluth that combines seven core service lines: pipe fabrication, induction bending (custom-built equipment producing X-80 grade bends up to 66-inch OD), CNC machining, heat treating, nondestructive examination, laboratory testing, and industrial blasting and coating. BendTec maintains ISO 9001:2015, ASME, AISC, AMPP, SSPC, and AWS-qualification certifications essential for serving safety-critical industrial applications across pipeline, power, renewables, infrastructure, and downstream energy markets in the United States and Canada.

The company sells on a project-based custom manufacturing model with quote-based pricing determined by scope, specifications, and material requirements, generating revenue through one-time contract work rather than recurring subscriptions. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, with direct customer engagement on large-scale industrial fabrication and bending projects. Output is not publicly distributed; all operations are conducted from the Duluth facility, with capabilities aimed at customers requiring certified, high-quality fabrication with metallurgical property improvements.

BendTec has been owned by United Weld Holdings since November 2021, following prior family ownership. Headcount is reported at 101-250 employees. The company traces its history through three predecessor entities (Modern Plumbing & Heating Co., Modern Constructors, and Pipe Benders, Inc.), and since the United Weld Holdings acquisition has expanded its service portfolio beyond pipe fabrication and bending into a full integrated manufacturing suite intended to support a broader range of complex industrial projects.

Name

BendTec

Legal name

BendTec, LLC

Website

https://bendtec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BendTec, founded in 1916 and based in Duluth, Minnesota, is a custom pipe fabricator and precision induction bender serving pipeline, power, renewables, infrastructure, and industrial customers across North America through an integrated suite of advanced manufacturing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Duluth

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Industrial Fabrication Services: Project-based custom fabrication and manufacturing services for complex industrial applications. Revenue is generated through one-time contract work for pipe fabrication, induction bending, machining, heat treating, and coating services tailored to customer specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

BendTec is an industrial manufacturer that produces custom pipe fabrication assemblies and precision pipe bends using custom-built induction bending equipment. Its integrated manufacturing services span machining, heat treating, nondestructive examination, laboratory testing, and industrial blasting and coating, delivered to enterprise customers across pipeline, power, infrastructure, and other heavy industrial markets.

Product overview

BendTec offers a unified portfolio of advanced industrial manufacturing services centered on pipe fabrication and precision bending. The core offerings include Pipe Fabrication (custom solutions for complex industrial piping systems), Induction Bending (precision pipe/tube bending with custom-built equipment up to 66-inch diameter), Machining (CNC precision turning and milling), Heat Treating (controlled thermal processing for material properties), Nondestructive Examination (comprehensive testing and inspection services), Laboratory Testing (mechanical, chemical, and metallurgical testing), and Industrial Blasting & Coating (surface preparation and protective coating). These services are designed to work as an integrated suite, supporting complex industrial projects from material management through final inspection and coating, with live spool tracking and advanced project analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pipe Fabrication

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BTD Manufacturing: US-based metal fabrication, powder coating, and contract manufacturing company. Comparable as a US mid-market industrial fabricator serving energy, agriculture, and heavy equipment end markets.
• Northwest Pipe Company: US-based manufacturer of steel pipe and fabricated pipe systems for water infrastructure, energy, and industrial markets. Closest direct peer to BendTec in steel pipe fabrication and engineered piping products serving similar critical-infrastructure end markets.
• Forum Energy Technologies: Manufacturer of engineered products and subsea systems for the oil & gas, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. Comparable as a capital-goods supplier serving pipeline, power, and renewables end markets with custom fabricated equipment.
• Shawcor Ltd. Provider of pipeline products and services including pipe coating, inspection, and field services to oil & gas midstream operators. Direct comparable in serving the same pipeline customers with adjacent fabrication-adjacent services.
• TEAM Inc. Provider of specialty industrial services including inspection, heat treating, and equipment machining for the energy and process industries. Closely overlaps BendTec's heat treating, machining, and NDE offerings to similar customers.
• Mistras Group: Provider of technology-enabled industrial asset integrity and nondestructive examination (NDE) services. Directly comparable to BendTec's NDE and laboratory testing capabilities, serving similar energy and infrastructure customers.
• EN Engineering: Engineering, consulting, and field services firm focused on pipeline, gas utility, and electric transmission infrastructure. Comparable as a services and engineered solutions provider to midstream and utility pipeline operators in North America.
• TD Williamson: Provider of pipeline services and equipment for the global energy infrastructure industry. Comparable as a specialized supplier of engineered products and services to pipeline operators.

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Industries: Diversified manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products serving plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Broader incumbent in industrial metal products and pipe-related components.
• CIRCOR International: Manufacturer of engineered valves and flow control products for energy and process industries. Broader incumbent in adjacent fluid-handling equipment serving similar downstream energy and power customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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