Durkee
Durkee is a privately held, Singapore-headquartered manufacturer founded in 1993 that sells integrated elastomeric thermal insulation (Durkflex) and non-rigid pre-insulated flexible air ducting (Durkduct) systems to global HVAC specifiers, contractors, and large-venue operators via direct field sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersIssaquah, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Durkee does
Durkee is a multi-national, privately held manufacturer founded in 1993 that sells integrated solutions for elastomeric thermal insulation and non-rigid pre-insulated flexible air ducting in the HVAC/R industry. Its product portfolio is organized under two registered sub-brands: Durkflex® (composite elastomeric thermal insulation materials) and Durkduct® (non-rigid pre-insulated air duct systems), the latter being a category Durkee states it pioneered. Customers include HVAC specifiers (owners, mechanical engineers, architects), mechanical contractors, and operators of large venues and industrial facilities, with reference projects such as the Golden State Warriors' Chase Center and the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics venues cited on the company website.
The company operates a 'global presence, local operations' model comprising four sales centers (Singapore, Seattle, Dubai, Wuhan), five smart-factory manufacturing hubs (Singapore, Seattle, Guangdong, Wuhan, Suzhou), and over 30 overseas offices, supporting direct territory-based field sales rather than third-party distribution. Production is in-house across all five hubs, and the company claims 100,000+ completed projects worldwide across commercial, industrial, sports, and infrastructure segments, including airports, convention centers, photovoltaic/electronics plants, and automotive factories. Distribution is hardware-sales-based with project-specific (likely negotiated/quote-based) pricing handled through direct field sales engineers; no public pricing exists. Revenue, funding, and ownership structure are not disclosed.
Durkee's competitive positioning rests on first-mover status in non-rigid pre-insulated air ducts, integrated rather than fragmented HVAC materials sourcing, and category-defining brand recognition (Durkee®, Durkduct®, Durkflex®). Governance and ownership details are not publicly available; the company identifies Mr. Lu Biao as Chairman of the Durkee Group. The firm shows no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no digital product surface beyond corporate and brand websites plus a LinkedIn corporate page.
Durkee firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Durkee
- Legal name
- Durkee
- Website
- https://durkeeglobal.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Durkee is a privately held, Singapore-headquartered manufacturer founded in 1993 that sells integrated elastomeric thermal insulation (Durkflex) and non-rigid pre-insulated flexible air ducting (Durkduct) systems to global HVAC specifiers, contractors, and large-venue operators via direct field sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Durkee industry classification
Industry- Product category
- HVAC Insulation and Air Ducting
- NAICS
- Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)
- SIC
- Plastics Foam Products (3086), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Protective & Cushioning Packaging (Bubble Wrap, Air Pillows, Foam-in-Bag) Manufacturing (IMANAEAF)
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Where Durkee is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Issaquah
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
Durkee business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Manufacturing and sale of elastomeric thermal insulation products (Durkflex): Production and sale of integrated elastomeric thermal insulation materials to HVAC/R customers via direct field sales engineers and global sales offices.
- Manufacturing and sale of non-rigid flexible air duct systems (Durkduct): Production and sale of integrated flexible air ducting solutions for HVAC air distribution in commercial, industrial, sports, and infrastructure projects worldwide.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Durkee product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Durkee manufactures and sells integrated elastomeric thermal insulation materials (Durkflex) and non-rigid pre-insulated flexible air ducting systems (Durkduct) for the HVAC/R industry. The company operates five global smart-factory manufacturing hubs and supplies both product lines through a direct field-sales-led model to HVAC contractors, mechanical engineers, architects, and large venue and industrial projects worldwide.
Product overview
Durkee operates as a multi-product enterprise offering two integrated solution brands under its corporate umbrella: Durkduct, an integrated flexible air ducting solution for non-rigid pre-insulated air ducts, and Durkflex, an integrated thermal insulation solution based on high-quality elastomeric thermal insulation materials. Together, these two product lines form Durkee's core offering in the HVAC/R industry, addressing both air distribution and thermal insulation needs for projects ranging from commercial buildings and airports to Olympic venues and NBA arenas.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Durkduct: Integrated flexible air ducting solution offered by Durkee.
- Durkflex
Products and services
- Durkduct
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 100,000 projects completed worldwide
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Durkee
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Durkee technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Durkee partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and major.
- Hubei Refrigeration SocietyflagshipCo-organized the 2024 Hubei Refrigeration Academic Annual Conference and the 45th Anniversary Celebration of the Society, hosted at Durkee Industrial Park in Wuhan from November 15–16, 2024. The event was hosted by the Hubei Refrigeration Society and co-organized by Durkee together with 25 companies, drawing more than 400 representatives from over 100 design institutions, universities, construction/O&M parties, and equipment/material manufacturers.
- 25 co-organizing companies (unnamed) of the 2024 Hubei Refrigeration Academic Annual ConferencemajorThe 2024 Hubei Refrigeration Academic Annual Conference was co-organized by 25 companies alongside Durkee; individual co-organizing companies are not named in the source. Together with the Hubei Refrigeration Society and Durkee they formed the organizing group for the conference, supporting the healthy development of the Refrigeration Association and HVAC industry in Hubei Province.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Durkee competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Trox: German global leader in room air management and HVAC air distribution components, overlapping with Durkee's air ducting and ventilation solutions across commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects.
- Johns Manville: Berkshire Hathaway-owned manufacturer of building insulation, mechanical insulation, and HVAC products; a broad incumbent competing with both Durkflex and Durkduct across commercial and industrial projects.
- Owens Corning: Large public building-materials company with a broad insulation portfolio (fiberglass, mineral wool, foam); competes with Durkflex at the building-envelope level and benefits from far greater scale and global distribution.
- Knauf Insulation: Global insulation manufacturer (mineral wool, glass wool, EPS) that overlaps with Durkee's HVAC/mechanical insulation offerings at a much larger scale and broader product range.
Direct peers
- Armacell: Global leader in elastomeric insulation (Armaflex) and engineered foams, directly competing with Durkee's Durkflex line in HVAC/R insulation with a broader product portfolio and materially larger scale.
- Thermaflex: Dutch manufacturer of flexible elastomeric insulation products for HVAC and plumbing, a direct competitor to Durkflex in European and global commercial construction markets.
- Aeroflex USA: US-based manufacturer of elastomeric nitrile rubber insulation for HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration; directly comparable to Durkflex on product, application, and customer base.
- DuctSox: US-based manufacturer of fabric air dispersion systems, the closest direct competitor to Durkee's Durkduct non-rigid pre-insulated air duct line for commercial, industrial, and sports venue projects.
- Prihoda: Czech manufacturer of fabric air ducts and textile ventilation, directly competing with Durkduct in sports, industrial, and cleanroom applications across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
- L'isolante K-Flex (K-Flex): Italian-headquartered manufacturer of elastomeric thermal insulation products (K-Flex ST, K-Flex ECO), the most direct substitute for Durkflex in commercial, industrial, and HVAC applications globally.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Durkee social profiles
Digital presenceDurkee financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Durkee leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Durkee subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Durkee funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Durkee M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Durkee
What does Durkee do?
Durkee manufactures and sells integrated elastomeric thermal insulation materials (Durkflex) and non-rigid pre-insulated flexible air ducting systems (Durkduct) for the HVAC/R industry. The company operates five global smart-factory manufacturing hubs and supplies both product lines through a direct field-sales-led model to HVAC contractors, mechanical engineers, architects, and large venue and industrial projects worldwide.
Is Durkee a public or private company?
Durkee is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Durkee founded?
Durkee was founded in 1993. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Durkee based?
Durkee is headquartered in Issaquah, United States, in the North America region.
How does Durkee make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Manufacturing and sale of elastomeric thermal insulation products (Durkflex) is the primary driver. The others are manufacturing and sale of non-rigid flexible air duct systems (Durkduct).
Who are Durkee's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Trox, Johns Manville, Owens Corning and Knauf Insulation. Direct peers are Armacell, Thermaflex, Aeroflex USA, DuctSox, Prihoda and L'isolante K-Flex (K-Flex).
Does Durkee have an API?
No public API is recorded for Durkee.
What industry is Durkee in?
Durkee's product category is HVAC Insulation and Air Ducting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAIAD, Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMANAEAF, Protective & Cushioning Packaging (Bubble Wrap, Air Pillows, Foam-in-Bag) Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 32615 and its SIC code is 3086.