PERC

What PERC does

Pipeline Equipment Resources Company, LLC (PERC) is a privately held, women-owned distributor and supplier of specialized equipment for the North American natural gas distribution industry, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Boonton, New Jersey. The company sells through an exclusive network of nine regional distribution partners covering every major US region (Northeast, North/South-central, Mid/Southwest, South-central, Southeast, West/Northwest, Midwest), targeting natural gas utilities and the contractors that service them. PERC holds New Jersey State Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) status and participates in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) community, with active memberships in AGA, NGA, EA of PA, SOGO, GILD, and SOGL.

PERC's product portfolio spans three categories: Tooling & Distribution Products (electrofusion tooling, multi-size/rotary/tubing scrapers, clamps, Fusemaster, PAC28 pipe axial cutter, Phoenix Electrofusion Processor), Repair & Safety Products (bonding cables, LLFA Tape/Smooth/Garde leak repair systems, Halo Valve, Statikil PE anti-static solution), and Odorization Control Products (Odor Easy injection, Odor Handy portable detection, Odor Online inline monitoring, odorant flares, odorizer trailers, cylinder containment, spill kits). Underlying technology is mechanical and process-oriented, focused on polyethylene pipe joining, pipeline repair, and odorant monitoring for natural gas distribution.

The business model is hardware distribution with quote-based pricing, generating revenue through equipment and product sales channeled via distribution partners on multi-year relationships. Marketing relies on industry trade shows (NGA Gas Operations School, AGMSC, MEA Gas Operations Summit, APGA Operations Conference), a product catalog website with downloadable PDFs, and direct distributor login/quote functionality. The company operates with 11–50 employees and is led by four co-owners (Sherry McMahon, Scott Vigil, Robert Engdahl, Kevin Gross) alongside a National Sales Manager (Anthony Dunkley).

Name

PERC

Legal name

Pipeline Equipment Resources Company, LLC

Website

https://pipelineresources.us.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PERC (Pipeline Equipment Resources Company) is a women-owned, privately held distributor of specialized electrofusion tooling, leak repair, and odorization equipment for natural gas utilities and contractors across the United States, sold exclusively through nine regional distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Gas Distribution Equipment

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (221210)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Valve, Fitting & Appurtenance Maintenance (Isolation Valves, Drips, Odorization Points) (EUAJAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL), Valve Sites, Drip Pots & Appurtenances (EUAJABAF)

Keywords

• Natural gas distribution equipment
• Electrofusion tooling systems
• Leak repair products
• Odorization control systems
• Pipeline joining equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Boonton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Product Sales: PERC distributes innovative natural gas distribution equipment and pipeline products throughout the United States and North America. Products include tooling, repair equipment, safety products, and odorization control systems sold through distribution partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PERC distributes specialized equipment for the North American natural gas distribution industry through a regional network of qualified distributor partners. Its catalog spans three product lines: tooling and distribution products (electrofusion processors, pipe scrapers, alignment clamps, pipe cutters, and bar pullers), repair and safety products (LLFA leak repair systems, bonding cables, anti-static solutions, and safety breakaway valves), and odorization control products (odorant injection, portable and online odorant monitors, odorizer trailers, and flare/containment systems).

Product overview

Pipeline Equipment Resources Company (PERC) is a distributor and supplier of specialized equipment for the North American natural gas distribution industry. The company offers three main product categories: Tooling & Distribution Products (including electrofusion tools, pipe scrapers, alignment clamps, fusion processors, and pipe cutters), Repair & Safety Products (including bonding cables, LLFA leak repair systems, safety valves, and anti-static solutions), and Odorization Control Products (including odorant injection systems, portable and online odor detection instruments, vapor flares, and mobile odorizer trailers). PERC distributes these innovative products throughout the United States via a network of distribution partners, serving natural gas utilities and contractors. The company has been in operation since 1997 and is certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phoenix Electrofusion Processor Electrofusion control processor for joining polyethylene pipes in natural gas distribution; available in AC-powered and battery-powered variants for field electrofusion operations.
• Fusemaster Electrofusion tool for joining polyethylene pipes in natural gas distribution applications.
• Bar Puller Pulling tool used in pipeline operations for natural gas distribution systems.
• Ribbon Reader Tool for reading fusion control units during electrofusion processes.
• PAC28 Pipe Axial Cutter Pipe axial cutting tool for natural gas pipeline operations.
• Electrofusion Tooling Systems Family of pipe scrapers and alignment clamps (multi-size scrapers, rotary scrapers, tubing scrapers, mini clamp, specialty clamps, standard clamps, vise grip clamps) used to prepare and align pipes for electrofusion joining in natural gas distribution.
• Bonding Cables Electrical bonding cables with magnetic ends used for safety in pipeline operations, available in various lengths.
• LLFA Leak Repair System Compression tape leak repair system for polyethylene, cast iron, and steel pipes, including LLFA Tape, LLFA Smooth surface repair, and LLFA Garde (Fiber Armor) squeeze-off products for pipeline repair and isolation.
• Halo Valve Natural gas safety breakaway valve for pipeline protection.
• Statikil PE Anti-static solution for polyethylene pipe systems.
• Odor Easy Odorant injection system for natural gas leak detection.
• Odor Handy Portable odorant detection instrument with sensor and calibration options for natural gas odorization verification.
• Odor Online Online/in-line odorant monitoring system for natural gas distribution.
• Odorizer Trailers Mobile odorizer units for natural gas pipeline operations.
• Odorizer Cylinder/Containment Odorant cylinder containment and storage system for natural gas odorization operations.
• Odorant Flares Vapor flares for odorant management, available in various sizes.
• Spill Kit Containment kit for odorant spills during handling.

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

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Mulcare Pipeline Solutions, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner covering the Northeast region of the United States. Provides logistics and distribution services for PERC's natural gas equipment products.
• GroebnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner covering North/South-central and Mid/Southwest regions of the United States. Distributes PERC's product lineup including tooling, repair, and safety products.
• GajeskecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner covering the South-central region. Provides distribution services for PERC's natural gas distribution equipment.
• Bartlett ControlscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner covering the Southeast region of the United States.
• MariecocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner covering the Southeast region of the United States.
• DevtechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner covering the Southeast region of the United States.
• K2 ControlscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner covering the South-central region of the United States.
• Pangaea Health and Safety, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner covering the West/Northwest region of the United States.
• Nelson TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner covering the Midwest region of the United States.
• American Gas Association (AGA)supportingOthersActive member of the American Gas Association, a leading trade organization for the natural gas distribution industry.
• Northeast Gas Association (NGA)supportingOthersActive member of the Northeast Gas Association, serving the natural gas industry in the northeastern United States.
• Energy Association of PA (EA of PA)supportingOthersActive member of the Energy Association of Pennsylvania.
• Society of Gas Operators (SOGO)supportingOthersActive member of the Society of Gas Operators organization.
• Gild of Ancient Supplers (GILD)supportingOthersActive member of the Gild of Ancient Supplers (GILD), a historical trade organization.
• Society of Gas Lighting (SOGL)supportingOthersActive member of the Society of Gas Lighting organization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Dresser Utility Solutions: Established supplier of measurement, regulation, and pipeline infrastructure products to gas utilities globally. Direct overlap with PERC's odorization and gas distribution equipment categories but at significantly larger scale.
• Xylem (Sensus): Public water and gas infrastructure company (NYSE: XYL) serving utilities through its Sensus division with metering, AMI, and distribution solutions. Comparable gas utility customer base and adjacent product lines, but much broader portfolio and global scale.
• Honeywell (Elster Gas): Through its Elster division, Honeywell is a global leader in gas metering, measurement, and distribution solutions. Comparable end-customers (gas utilities) and adjacent product categories, but at vastly larger scale and with broader portfolios.
• Mueller Industries: Large public manufacturer (NYSE: MLI) of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products serving plumbing, HVAC, and gas distribution markets. Overlaps with PERC in gas distribution fittings and pipe products but operates at far greater scale and breadth.
• Itron: Public company (NASDAQ: ITRI) providing gas, water, and electricity metering and distribution solutions to utilities worldwide. Adjacent to PERC's odorization and gas distribution offerings as a much larger incumbent in utility infrastructure technology.
• Emerson Electric (Fisher): Industrial conglomerate (NYSE: EMR) supplying regulators, valves, and measurement instrumentation to the natural gas distribution industry through its Fisher business. Comparable in addressing gas distribution safety and control workflows at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Mulcare Pipeline Solutions: Regional distributor of pipeline construction, maintenance, and gas distribution equipment across the Northeast US. Direct overlap with PERC's product categories and customer base of natural gas utilities and contractors.
• Central Pipeline Supply: Wholesale distributor of pipeline and gas distribution equipment serving utilities and contractors across multiple US regions. Comparable distributor business model and customer set to PERC.
• R&M Energy Systems: Manufacturer and distributor of equipment for natural gas distribution, wellhead, and compression applications. Closely comparable niche specialist serving gas utility and contractor customers with branded products.
• Groebner & Associates: Industrial equipment distributor serving natural gas utilities and contractors with measurement, piping, and distribution products. Highly comparable to PERC's distribution-plus-equipment model; notably also one of PERC's own regional channel partners, illustrating overlapping competitive and cooperative dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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