FRE Composites

What FRE Composites does

FRE Composites is a brand and operating division of Atkore International Inc. (NASDAQ: ATKR) that has manufactured fiberglass products since 1958. The company is focused exclusively on the design, engineering, and production of composite filament-wound fiberglass conduit products and accessories. Its core technology is the filament-winding process used to produce epoxy-based fiberglass conduit, fittings, elbows, and specialized sub-brands — including Hazguard® XW for Class 1 Div. 2 hazardous locations and BreathSaver® XW for 2-hour fire-rated wet-location emergency circuits. The portfolio targets engineers and contractors specifying conduit in electrical, utility, telecom, wastewater, data center, transportation, commercial, and industrial applications, with claimed performance advantages in strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and impact/crush resistance versus rigid metallic alternatives.

FRE Composites generates revenue through hardware sales of conduit and fittings, distributed via Atkore's global channel network rather than through direct sales. The channel structure includes regional distribution centers for enterprise buyers, independent sales agents for mid-market specification work (supported by an agent locator tool), and downstream contractors and distributors serving end users. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with project-driven industrial specification sales. The brand has no standalone financial disclosure; revenue, headcount, and P&L data are consolidated within Atkore International.

FRE Composites is protected by a small but relevant patent portfolio covering conduit joint construction (US Patent 8695218, MX 308695) and colored metallic manufacturing methods (US 7989028), and it operates from offices across the United States (Harvey, Illinois), United Kingdom (West Bromwich), Belgium (Oudenaarde), Australia (Minto), and New Zealand (Auckland). Marketing and digital channels (BIM Toolbar Revit plugin, Virtual 3D solutions, Hanger Configurator, trade shows, social media) are inherited from Atkore's broader brand portfolio. The company carries multiple workplace-recognition awards (Great Place to Work, Top Workplaces USA, Forbes America's Best Mid-Sized Companies) and an EcoVadis Bronze sustainability rating, all attributable to Atkore's corporate recognition rather than brand-specific achievement.

Name

FRE Composites

Legal name

Atkore International Inc.

Website

https://frecompositesinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FRE Composites is a brand of Atkore International that has exclusively designed and manufactured composite filament-wound fiberglass conduit products and accessories since 1958, serving electrical, utility, telecom, wastewater, data center, transportation, commercial, and industrial markets through Atkore's global distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Conduit Manufacturing

akta.pro primary industry

FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Telecommunications & Fiber Duct/Conduit Systems (IMANADAD)

Keywords

• Fiberglass conduit products
• Composite filament-wound conduit
• Electrical conduit accessories
• Fire-rated conduit systems
• Industrial cable protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Pueblo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fiberglass Conduit and Fittings Sales: FRE Composites generates revenue through the sale of composite filament-wound fiberglass conduit products and accessories to distributors and contractors serving the electrical, utility, telecom, wastewater, data center, transportation, commercial, and industrial markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FRE Composites designs, engineers, and manufactures composite filament-wound fiberglass conduit products and accessories, including fiberglass conduit, fiberglass fittings, epoxy elbows, and specialized conduit lines such as Hazguard® XW for Class 1 Div. 2 hazardous locations and BreathSaver® XW for 2-hour fire-rated wet-location emergency circuits. Products are sold to distributors and contractors serving electrical, utility, telecom, wastewater, data center, transportation, commercial, and industrial markets globally.

Product overview

FRE Composites is a brand under Atkore that has manufactured fiberglass products since 1958. The company is focused exclusively on the design, engineering, and production of composite filament-wound fiberglass conduit products and accessories. FRE Composites operates as part of Atkore's broader portfolio of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions, serving the electrical, utility, telecom, wastewater, data center, transportation, commercial, and industrial markets. The core product lines include Fiberglass Conduit and Fiberglass Fittings, with specialized offerings such as Epoxy Elbows, Hazguard® XW Conduit, and BreathSaver® XW that address specific application requirements including fire rating, hazardous locations, and corrosion resistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hazguard® XW Conduit: Conduit solution for Class 1 Div. 2 locations suitable for DOTs, airports, telecommunication providers, or anywhere subject to physical damage.
• BreathSaver® XW

Products and services

• Fiberglass Conduit Composite filament-wound fiberglass conduit products serving electrical, utility, telecom, wastewater, data center, transportation, commercial, and industrial markets. Epoxy solution provides superior impact and crush resistance with the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any conduit, suitable for above and below ground applications.
• Fiberglass Fittings Accessories designed to complement fiberglass conduit products for complete installation solutions in various market applications.
• Epoxy Elbows Lightweight epoxy solution for sweeps of all sizes providing easier handling and better corrosion resistance than rigid metallic offerings, with no burn-through during installation.
• Hazguard® XW Conduit Conduit solution engineered for Class 1 Division 2 locations, suitable for DOTs, airports, telecommunication providers, or anywhere subject to physical damage.
• BreathSaver® XW Conduit 2-Hour Fire Rated conduit in both horizontal and vertical orientations for wet locations, providing a complete solution for protecting emergency circuits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest strength-to-weight ratio of any conduit available

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Atkore InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRE Composites is a brand under Atkore International, operating as part of the company's electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions portfolio. Atkore provides global distribution, manufacturing scale, and cross-brand synergies including access to the Atkore Business System (ABS) framework.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: ABB is a global electrical equipment and infrastructure conglomerate offering cable management, conduit solutions, and electrical protection products to utility, industrial, and commercial markets. It overlaps with FRE Composites in the broader electrical infrastructure value chain, though ABB is diversified across many product categories while FR
• Atkore International: Atkore International (NASDAQ: ATKR) is the publicly traded parent company of FRE Composites and a major manufacturer of electrical raceway products including PVC, steel, and aluminum conduit under brands like Allied Tube & Conduit. As the parent and broader portfolio operator, Atkore represents both the corporate parent and a comparable broad incumbent in the electrical infrastructure market.

Direct peers

• Champion Fiberglass: Champion Fiberglass is a US-based manufacturer of fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) conduit and strut products, directly competing with FRE Composites in the specialty fiberglass conduit market for electrical, utility, and infrastructure applications. Both companies serve similar electrical contractor and utility customers with composite filament-wound products.
• Smith Fibercast: Smith Fibercast manufactures fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) pipe, conduit, and fittings for industrial, chemical, and infrastructure applications. It competes directly with FRE Composites in fiberglass conduit and piping for corrosive-environment installations in utility, wastewater, and industrial markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/atkore_inc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AtkoreInternational
• Facebookfacebook.com/atkore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atkore-international

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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