What IHP INDUSTRIAL does

IHP Industrial Inc is a privately held, family-owned mechanical contracting firm headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a secondary office in Sherwood, Arkansas. Founded in 1923 by E.L. Fitzpatrick and A.E. Ringer and continuously led by the Fitzpatrick family through three generations, the company delivers specialized industrial mechanical services including process and power piping, plumbing and HVAC, equipment erection, aviation fueling systems, custom pipe fabrication, hydraulic piping for locks and dams, plant maintenance and shutdown services, pre-construction services, hydroelectric power plant construction, and waterworks and wastewater systems. The company holds R Stamp certification, National Board Inspection certification, and compliance with ANSI/ASME, AWWA, and API standards, and has completed projects across 36 states.

The company serves enterprise industrial clients, government agencies, and military installations, with notable relationships including the US Army Corps of Engineers (40+ hydraulic operating system installations for locks and dams nationwide), US Army installations including Holloman Air Force Base (20+ aviation fueling system installations), and food & beverage, chemical processing, and power generation enterprises. Core technology capabilities center on advanced multi-process welding (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, and orbital welding across carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel alloys, titanium, and specialty alloys), custom pipe prefabrication supported by detailed spool sheet and isometric drawing software, precision equipment erection with crane and helicopter capabilities, and specialized hydraulic system installation.

IHP Industrial generates revenue through project-based contracting using fixed-price bids, time and material arrangements, and cost-plus contracts, with plant maintenance services offered under flexible T&M or cost-plus billing structures for ongoing support and shutdown work. The go-to-market motion is exclusively direct enterprise and government field sales, with no retail, self-service, or channel-based distribution. Marketing relies on relationship-based engagement through the company website, LinkedIn presence, and industry recognition including the AGC Marvin M. Black Partnering Award. The business operates with 11-50 employees and has no disclosed external investment, private equity involvement, or acquisition activity.

Name

IHP INDUSTRIAL

Legal name

IHP Industrial Inc.

Website

https://ihpindustrial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IHP Industrial Inc is a family-owned mechanical contracting firm founded in 1923, delivering specialized industrial piping, equipment erection, aviation fueling, hydraulic systems, and plant maintenance services to government, military, and industrial enterprise clients across 36 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mechanical Contracting

NAICS

Machinery Manufacturing (333), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Process Piping & Mechanical Contracting (IMAFALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive & Heavy Manufacturing Plant Construction (IMAFADAK), Rotating/Static Equipment Installation & Alignment (Pumps, Compressors, Fans, Skids) (EUAEAFAH)

Keywords

• Industrial mechanical contracting
• Pipe fabrication services
• Plant maintenance services
• Hydraulic systems installation
• Aviation fueling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Joseph

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Mechanical Contracting Services: Project-based contracting for industrial piping, plumbing, HVAC, equipment erection, and aviation fueling systems. Revenue earned through fixed-price bids, time and material arrangements, and cost-plus contracts for plant maintenance and shutdown services.
2. Custom Pipe Fabrication: Prefabrication of custom pipe assemblies in company shops for various industries including power generation, chemical processing, and food & beverage. Fabrication services support field installation projects.
3. Plant Maintenance Services: Flexible maintenance arrangements using Time and Material or Cost Plus billing structures for ongoing plant support and shutdown services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IHP Industrial Inc is a family-owned mechanical contracting company that performs industrial, process, and power piping; custom pipe fabrication; equipment erection; plumbing and HVAC; hydraulic system installation; aviation fueling systems; plant maintenance and shutdown services; pre-construction (design-build/design-assist); hydroelectric power plant construction; and waterworks and wastewater work. Services are delivered by in-house craft teams (pipe fitters, plumbers, millwrights, boilermakers) using advanced multi-process welding technologies and in-shop prefabrication for projects across power generation, defense, food and beverage, chemical processing, and government infrastructure.

Product overview

IHP Industrial is a mechanical contracting company offering a unified portfolio of industrial services rather than a software platform. The company provides ten distinct service offerings: Industrial/Process/Power Piping, Plumbing & HVAC, Equipment Erection, Aviation Fueling Systems, Custom Pipe Fabrication, Hydraulic Piping, Plant Maintenance & Shutdown Services, Pre-Construction Services, Hydroelectric Power Plants, and Waterworks/Wastewater. These services are delivered through experienced craft teams and share common capabilities in welding, fabrication, and installation. The company operates from two offices (St. Joseph, MO and Little Rock, AR) and has served customers in 36 states since 1923.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial, Process & Power Piping Installation of process piping systems for industries including food and beverage, power generation, and chemical processing. Delivered by experienced project teams with quality workmanship, planning and scheduling, food-grade piping, and boiler and pressure vessel repair. For industrial and power generation facility owners and operators.
• Plumbing & HVAC Plumbing and HVAC solutions for complex industrial systems, including medical gas systems for healthcare facilities, boiler and chiller services, air handling systems, preventative maintenance, and 24-hour emergency response. For commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and hospitals.
• Equipment Erection Services Comprehensive equipment erection including machinery installation, disassembly and reassembly, precision alignment, rigging, and material handling using crane and helicopter capabilities for complex setups. For industrial facility owners, power plants, and process plants.
• Aviation Fueling Services Installation of military aviation fueling systems, including complete system installation, commissioning, and performance testing for jet fuel delivery to military aircraft (C130s, Stealth Fighters, and others). For U.S. military bases and government aviation facilities.
• Custom Pipe Fabrication In-shop fabrication of custom pipe assemblies using advanced welding technology (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, orbital welding) for carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel alloys, titanium, and specialty alloys. Supports power generation, chemical processing, and food and beverage industries with compliant, prefabricated assemblies.
• Hydraulic Piping Specialized hydraulic piping contractor delivering hydraulic operating systems for locks, dams, and industrial applications. Includes nationwide lock and dam hydraulic system installations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and industrial hydraulic systems for stamping presses and extruders. For federal infrastructure and heavy industrial clients.
• Plant Maintenance & Shutdown Services Planning and coordination for plant outages and shutdowns, including advance prefabrication of piping assemblies and dispatch of skilled pipe fitters, plumbers, millwrights, and boilermakers under flexible Time and Material or Cost Plus billing arrangements. For industrial plant owners and operators.
• Pre-Construction Services Design-build and design-assist services combining construction experience with industry-specific design expertise, including partnering with specialized design firms for value engineering and constructability review. For industrial facility owners and engineering firms planning complex projects.
• Hydroelectric Power Plants Construction, installation, maintenance, and upgrades of mechanical systems for hydroelectric power plants, including piping system enhancements and raw water and hydraulic piping. For hydroelectric power plant owners and operators.
• Waterworks and Wastewater Waterworks and wastewater treatment solutions including municipal wastewater plant solutions, digester piping systems and equipment, and industrial wastewater aeration systems. For municipal water/wastewater utilities and industrial wastewater clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ hydraulic operating systems installed for US Army Corps of Engineers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• US Army Corps of EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for nationwide lock and dam hydraulic system installations. IHP has installed over 40 hydraulic operating systems for locks and dams across the country, working closely with US Army Corps of Engineers on critical infrastructure projects.
• Design Engineers and ManufacturerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborative relationships with design engineers and manufacturers for aviation fueling systems. IHP works closely with partners from installation through performance testing to make projects more constructible and affordable.
• Specialized Design FirmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHP partners with specialized design firms for design-build and design-assist services, combining construction experience with expert design to ensure projects meet highest standards. Focus on value engineering and constructability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• BrandSafway: Industrial services provider offering scaffolding, access, insulation, and mechanical support services — comparable as a contractor working at industrial facilities with related mechanical and maintenance service overlap.
• IES Holdings: Electrical and mechanical contractor serving industrial, commercial, and data center customers — comparable industrial mechanical scope but with growing national presence that could encroach on IHP's plant work.

Broad incumbents

• MYR Group: Electrical construction services provider for T&D, commercial, and industrial markets with overlap to IHP's industrial electrical work and hydropower-related mechanical work via related engineering scope.
• EMCOR Group: Diversified mechanical and electrical services provider for industrial, commercial, utility, and federal customers — overlaps with IHP in mechanical contracting, HVAC, and federal facility work but at much greater scale and breadth.
• APi Group: Multi-subsidiary safety, specialty, and industrial services holding company with industrial contracting arms delivering mechanical work comparable in scope to IHP but with national footprint and consolidated customer access.
• Quanta Services: Infrastructure services firm for electric, gas, telecommunications, and pipeline customers — comparable to IHP in energy and utility-related mechanical/piping services at vastly greater scale.
• Comfort Systems USA: National mechanical contracting (HVAC, plumbing, piping) firm serving commercial and industrial customers — overlaps with IHP's plumbing, HVAC, and process piping service lines.

Direct peers

• Matrix Service Company: Engineering, fabrication, and construction services firm focused on industrial process and energy infrastructure — comparable for plant maintenance, shutdowns, and specialty industrial piping projects.
• Turner Industries Group: Large industrial mechanical contractor specializing in process piping, equipment erection, and plant maintenance for petrochemical, power, and heavy industrial clients — directly comparable to IHP's core industrial contracting business model.
• TIC (The Industrial Company, Kiewit subsidiary): Heavy industrial mechanical contractor performing piping, structural, and equipment erection for power, mining, and heavy manufacturing — comparable in scope and customer type to IHP's plant construction work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ihp-industrial-inc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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