What McIntire Company does

McIntire Company is a privately held specialty industrial manufacturer founded in 1963 and headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and provides field-service support for air dryer systems and related accessory equipment, with primary end markets in telecommunications cable pressurization (telephone, CATV coaxial, fiber-supporting plant, microwave waveguides, radar/antenna, and cellular radio infrastructure) and secondary reach into the broader compressed-air industrial market.

The product portfolio is structured around two brand pillars: the McIntire-branded air dryer families (PAD/HDS Twin Series 2500 SCFD, CAD/PAD 5000 SCFD, XE Series 8000–25,000 SCFD, and the 40,000 SCFD 40000M), and the wholly owned ADK-branded line acquired as a product family (Models 200, 600, 600RS, 4200 Indoor/Polemount, 6000, 15000, 22500, 30000). Supporting infrastructure includes stainless-steel manifolds, rack assemblies, dual/quad dryer controllers, cable and pipe transducer panels, MC4 Series water-seal compressors, energy-efficient oil-less piston compressors, and STS Smart Transfer System alternator kits. Differentiated technology centers on a patented Air Flow Director with no moving parts, heatless desiccant drying achieving less than –40°F dew point, MC4 Series compressors delivering ~30% energy savings with a four-year warranty, and PLC-based automated cable plant protection.

Revenue is generated through quote-based hardware sales via direct enterprise field sales, toll-free phone ordering, and a regional independent sales-representative channel (e.g., L. Gandia & Associates covering Puerto Rico), supplemented by OEM-certified repair, rebuild, and refurbishment services and a contractual Systems Solution Division with satellite field-service operations (ADK Technical Services in Hesperia, California; additional coverage in New Jersey). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set on a custom-quote basis typically tied to multi-year service relationships.

Name

McIntire Company

Legal name

McIntire Company

Website

https://mcintireco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

McIntire Company, founded 1963 and headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, designs, manufactures, and services air dryer systems and pressurization accessories for the global telecommunications infrastructure market and broader compressed-air industrial users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Cable Pressurization Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)

Keywords

• Cable pressurization equipment
• Telecom air dryers
• Desiccant drying systems
• Waterseal compressors
• Waveguide dehydrators

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Dryer Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling air dryer systems including PAD, HDS, CAD, XE Series, and 40000M models. Revenue generated through direct sales and channel partners.
2. ADK Product Line Sales: Revenue from ADK-branded air dryers and pressurization equipment covering various capacity requirements from 200 to 30000 SCFD.
3. Repair and Refurbishment Services: Factory-certified repair, rebuilding, and refurbishment services for air dryers and compressors. Includes full factory acceptance testing and detailed fault analysis reports.
4. Piston Compressor Sales: Energy-efficient oil-less piston compressors (Model 10110) for replacement and new installations.
5. Waterseal Compressor Sales: MC4 Series water-seal compressors available in 2HP and 3HP models with cross-reference compatibility for competitive replacements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

McIntire Company designs, develops, manufactures, and services cable pressurization air dryer systems, microwave waveguide dehydrators, and related accessory equipment for the telecommunications industry. Product capacity ranges from 200 SCFD (ADK Model 200) to 40,000 SCFD (40000M), sold under both the McIntire and acquired ADK brands. The company also provides OEM-certified factory repair and refurbishment, field service installation, and 24/7 emergency support using its own technicians and OEM parts.

Product overview

McIntire Company is a specialized manufacturer of cable pressurization air dryer systems for the telecommunications industry. The product portfolio consists of McIntire-branded air dryers (PAD/HDS Twin Series, CAD & PAD 5000, XE Series Waterseal Dryers, and 40000M) and the acquired ADK brand product line (Models 200 through 30000), ranging from 200 to 40,000 SCFD capacity. Supporting infrastructure includes Dual/Quad Dryer Controllers, stainless steel Manifolds, Air Distribution Rack Assemblies, Pipe and Cable Transducer Panels, Piston Compressors, MC4 Series Waterseal Compressors, and Alternator/Transfer Kits. The company also offers field service, repair, and systems solution division services. McIntire positions itself as the world's largest supplier of telecommunications pressurization equipment, serving compressed air industrial markets and commercial users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ADK Products: A product line acquired by McIntire, offering air dryers and pressurization equipment including Models 200, 600, 4200, 6000, 15000, 22500, and 30000.

Products and services

• McIntire PAD/HDS Twin Series Air Dryers (PAD-2500, HDS-2500, 2500P) NEBS-approved 2,500 SCFD portable and stationary cable pressurization air dryers designed for pole mounting, central office, or portable/backup use, with automatic restart and humidity by-pass features. Target customers are telecom carriers and cable operators.
• McIntire CAD & PAD 5000 Series Air Dryers 5,000 SCFD engineered air dryers for ESS offices, repeater stations, and central offices; CAD-5000 is intended for central-office use while PAD-5000 can be pole- or pad-mounted. For telecom network operators.
• McIntire XE Series Waterseal Dryers (8000XE, 12000XE, 17000XE, 25000XE) High-capacity waterseal dryers with automatic plant-load adjustment, digital pressure displays, and MC4 Series motor compressors for 30% energy savings; capacity ranges from 8,000 to 25,000 SCFD. For telecom and industrial customers needing higher-capacity dryers.
• McIntire 40000M High-Capacity Air Dryer NEBS-approved high-capacity air dryer delivering 40,000 SCFD with dual waterseal compressors, automatic restart capability, and lifetime stainless steel components; central-office and large-cable-plant deployment.
• ADK Model 200 Compact Heatless Air Dryer Compact heatless air dryer with 200 SCFD normal and 300 SCFD emergency capacity, diaphragm compressor at 59 dBA, and delivery of air below -40°F dew point. For small cable plant or commercial compressed-air applications.
• ADK Model 600 Compact Self-Contained Air Dryer Compact self-contained air dryer with 600 SCFD normal capacity, oilless compressor with sealed ball bearings and Teflon rings for long life. Targeted at telecom and commercial compressed-air users.
• ADK Model 600RS Rack-Mountable Air Dryer Rack-mountable air dryer with 600 SCFD capacity for 19"/23" equipment rack or floor mounting; includes acoustically insulated compressor chamber and built-in eight-port distribution in the top section. For telecom central offices.
• ADK Model 4200 Indoor (ID) Air Dryer Indoor air dryer with 3,000 SCFD normal and 4,200 SCFD maximum capacity; self-reactivating desiccant drying system providing less than -40°F dew point air, with full alarm protection and instrumentation. For central-office telecom use.
• ADK Model 4200 Polemount (PM) Air Dryer Outdoor/indoor pole-mountable air dryer with 3,000 SCFD capacity; aluminum cabinet with soundproof insulation, all-weather operation from -60°F to 125°F. For outside-plant telecom deployments.
• ADK Model 6000 Dual-System Air Dryer Medium-capacity dual-system air dryer providing 6,000 SCFD normal capacity via two independent 3,000 SCFD systems (compressor, dryer, alarm each) in one cabinet; built-in backup capability. For telecom sites requiring redundancy.
• ADK Model 15000 High-Capacity Dryer High-capacity dryer using refrigeration and heat-reactivated desiccant drying; provides 16,000 SCFD with two compressors or 7,000 SCFD with one, with automatic compressor alternator for energy efficiency. For larger telecom plants.
• ADK Model 22500 High-Capacity Dryer High-capacity dryer with automatic output adjustment providing 7,000, 16,000, or 24,000 SCFD; automatically switches to 24,000 SCFD emergency capacity with true emergency mode for extended operation. For large telecom central offices.
• ADK Model 30000 Maximum-Capacity Dryer Maximum-capacity dryer delivering up to 32,000 SCFD in emergency mode with automatic output adjustment between 7,000, 16,000, and 24,000 SCFD; three-phase power and dual compressor modules. For the largest telecom plants.
• McIntire Energy-Efficient Oil-Less Piston Compressors (Model 10110) Dual-voltage oilless piston compressor with solid-state starter delivering up to 50% energy savings over standard design; field-interchangeable with McIntire and competitive piston systems (PN M-10110). Replacement/upgrade compressor for installed dryers.
• McIntire MC4 Series Waterseal Compressors (Model 10112, 10113) High-performance water-seal compressors with a 4-year warranty, offering up to 30% energy savings; Model 10112 (2HP single-phase) and Model 10113 (3HP three-phase), cross-referenced with Puregas, Dielectric, and PSI part numbers. Replacement compressors for waterseal dryers.
• McIntire Alternator/Transfer Kits (Model 99250 and STS-4) Automatic cable-plant protection kits that provide backup pressurization during dryer malfunctions; Model 99250 for dual-dryer installations, and STS-4 Smart Transfer System that uses PLC technology to control up to 4 dryers with pressure monitoring and fail-secure operation. For telecom networks.
• McIntire Dual and Quad Dryer Controllers (Models 70195 and 70195-A) Automatic dryer controller systems that alternate between multiple dryers to provide full cable-plant protection; Model 70195 controls 2 dryers, while Model 70195-A controls up to 4 dryers with rotation options from 24 hours to 1 month. For telecom pressurization systems.
• McIntire Air Distribution Rack Assemblies Pre-engineered turn-key air distribution systems featuring 23" aluminum racks with configurable combinations of Cable and Pipe Transducer panels; includes a manifold with 20 outlets, flow transducers, and pressure transducers. For telecom central office distribution.
• McIntire Field Service Installation, repair, and maintenance services for air dryers throughout California, delivered through ADK Technical Services in Hesperia, CA with 24/7 emergency support and OEM parts. For telecom and industrial customers.
• McIntire Repair Service OEM repair and rebuild services including complete dryer rebuilding, heatless dryer refurbishment, electrical panel refurbishment, desiccant chamber repacking, and compressor rebuilding at the Bristol, Connecticut facility, with factory acceptance testing. For telecom and industrial customers using McIntire or competitor units.
• McIntire Systems Solution Division Contractual maintenance services with satellite facilities in Southern California and New Jersey, providing installation assistance, repairs, and 24/7 emergency call-out service using OEM parts. For telecom and industrial customers needing ongoing service contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% energy savings with MC4 Series compressors compared to previous models and most competitive models
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ingersoll Rand: Ingersoll Rand manufactures compressors and dryers across multiple industrial verticals, competing with McIntire's industrial compressed air and waterseal compressor products. A broad incumbent rather than a telecom niche specialist.
• Vertiv: Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power) is a large-scale provider of critical digital infrastructure for data centers and telecom, including environmental monitoring relevant to McIntire's automation offerings. They are a broad incumbent where McIntire's industrial controller and monitoring capabilities intersect at the edges.
• Donaldson Company: Donaldson is a major manufacturer of filtration systems including compressed air and industrial gas treatment. They are a broad incumbent in air purification and drying adjacent to McIntire's industrial compressed air dryer offerings.
• Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco is a global leader in compressors, vacuum solutions, and air treatment including industrial air dryers. They compete with McIntire in the broader compressed air preparation market that McIntire also serves outside pure telecom.
• Alpha Technologies: Alpha Technologies supplies power, protection, and environmental products for cable broadband and telecom networks, including related infrastructure. They are an established, broader incumbent that overlaps with McIntire in serving cable telecommunications outside-plant needs.

Others

• nVent (Hoffman): nVent's Hoffman brand supplies enclosures, climate control, and conditioning equipment for telecom outside-plant cabinets. They are an adjacent infrastructure provider relevant to McIntire's environmental control of telecom equipment rather than a direct dryer competitor.
• Henkel (Loctite) Connector & Sealing Solutions for Cable: Suppliers of cable accessories and sealing products used in conjunction with pressurization systems to keep telecom cables dry. They are an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Puregas (a Cable Networks brand): Puregas manufactures cable pressurization air dryers and waterseal compressors serving the same telecom infrastructure customers as McIntire. Products are even explicitly cross-referenced in McIntire's MC4 datasheet, signaling them as the closest direct competitor in the niche.
• Dielectric Communications: Dielectric supplies air dehydrators and pressurization equipment for broadcast and telecom RF infrastructure, including waveguides and coaxial systems. They directly compete with McIntire in the broadband/RF pressurization segment and are listed as a cross-referenced competitive brand.
• Professional Systems Inc (PSI): PSI is a long-standing manufacturer of pressurization equipment and dryers for the telecom outside-plant market, including waterseal compressors. They are explicitly referenced as a competitive part number on McIntire's waterseal compressor cross-reference list.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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