Anderson & Forrester

What Anderson & Forrester does

Anderson & Forrester is a privately held U.S. manufacturer, founded in 1928 and headquartered in Clearwater, Kansas, that produces precision gas-component parts and service tools for the natural gas and propane industries. The company's product line centers on orifices (burner, cap, plug, and pilot configurations), compression fittings, burner jets, valves, and a portfolio of gauging tools — gauging drill kits, gauging reamers, tapered broaches, and specialty accessories such as manometers, digital calipers, and thread pitch gauges — together with OEM-compatible replacement lines for Honeywell, Robertshaw, White-Rodgers, Penn-Baso, and General Controls gas controls.

The firm's underlying capability is small-batch precision metalwork: parts are machined to sub-thousandth-inch tolerances in steel and aluminum, with calibration ranges and thread designations documented in static technical resources (drill-size decimal equivalents, BTU ratings at given water-column pressures, and cross-reference charts mapping competitor part numbers to A&F equivalents). A patent-pending Retractable Orifice Reamer Cleaner extends the catalog into multi-size handheld service tooling.

Commercially, Anderson & Forrester operates a direct, sales-led B2B model: orders are placed by phone (800.745.4466) or via the website catalog, with a $35 minimum order, Net 30 terms for approved accounts, 30-day returns subject to a 25% restocking fee, and worldwide shipping via UPS, FedEx, and US Mail. The company serves two primary customer segments — Original Equipment Manufacturers needing custom small-parts manufacturing and aftermarket support, and service-industry professionals maintaining natural gas and propane equipment — and claims to ship 95% of orders within the same or next business day. Marketing relies on a downloadable PDF catalog, Facebook presence, and technical content tools (BTU calculator, conversion chart, cross-reference chart) rather than paid digital acquisition.

Name

Anderson & Forrester

Legal name

Anderson & Forrester

Website

https://andersonforrester.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anderson & Forrester, founded in 1928 and based in Clearwater, Kansas, manufactures precision orifices, compression fittings, burner jets, valves, and gauging tools for natural gas and propane OEMs and service professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Gas and Propane Component Manufacturing

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Appliance Hookup & Disconnect (Stoves, Dryers, Fireplaces, Grills) (HSAOAKAF), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Natural gas orifices
• Propane components
• Gauging drill kits
• Compression fittings
• Burner jets valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. OEM Parts Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of small parts for original equipment manufacturers for new product designs or current products in production. Supports new product development and aftermarket support.
2. Service Industry Product Sales: Direct sales of replacement orifices, compression fittings, burner jets, valves, gauging drills, reamers, broaches, and specialty tools to the servicing industry for natural gas and propane products.
3. Special Tools and Accessories: Sales of specialized tools including burner broaches, reamers, manometers, calipers, thread pitch gauges, and service tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Anderson & Forrester manufactures and supplies precision orifices (burner, cap, plug, pilot), compression fittings, burner jets, valves, and specialized gauging tools (drills, reamers, broaches) for the natural gas and propane industry. The company serves both OEM customers with custom small-parts manufacturing and the servicing industry with replacement parts and maintenance tools. The product portfolio includes cross-compatible equivalents for Honeywell, Robertshaw, White-Rodgers, Penn-Baso, and General Controls brands.

Product overview

Anderson & Forrester is a U.S.-based manufacturer serving the natural gas and propane industry since 1928, offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision gas equipment components and service tools. Their core products include burner orifices, cap orifices, plug orifices, and pilot orifices in multiple configurations (Burner Orifice, Cap Orifice, Plug Orifice, Pilot Orifice series), complemented by compression fittings, burner jets, and valves. The company provides specialized gauging tools including Gauging Drill Kits and Gauging Reamers in various sizes, along with Tapered Broaches for burner maintenance. They manufacture OEM-compatible products for major brands including Honeywell (MH series), Robertshaw (RS series), White-Rodgers (WR series), Penn-Baso (BA series), and General Controls (GE series). Their Orifice Kit (MIK) product line offers bundled solutions with Master Orifice Kits and specialized pilot/burner kits. Additional offerings include Special Tools & Accessories such as manometers, digital calipers, thread gauges, and the Retractable Orifice Reamer Cleaner. The company supports both OEM manufacturing and service industry needs, maintaining 95% same-day or next-day shipment capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Burner Orifice (OB) Precision orifices for burner applications in natural gas and propane systems, designed for proper gas flow control and combustion efficiency.
• Cap Orifice (CO) Cap-style orifices with various thread specifications for gas equipment compatibility, available in LP and Natural gas configurations.
• Plug Orifice (PO) Plug-type orifices available in multiple configurations including flat tip, round barrel, hex barrel, and bullet tip designs with various thread sizes.
• Pilot Orifice (PS) Orifices designed specifically for pilot lights in gas appliances, available with various connection types including compression and flare fittings.
• Compression Fittings (CF) Compression fittings including nuts, sleeves, ferrules, and break-away assemblies for secure gas line connections in various tube sizes.
• Burner Jet (BJ) Burner jets for gas-fired appliances and heating equipment, designed for reliable ignition and flame stability.
• Valves (VA) Valve products for gas flow control in natural gas and propane applications, including stop cock grease for valve maintenance.
• Gauging Drill Kits (GDK) Complete kits containing precision gauging drills for measuring and sizing orifices, including models GDK 4080, GDK 1960, and GDK 6080.
• Gauging Reamers (GRK) Precision reaming tools for adjusting orifice sizes, available in small (3/32"), medium (1/8"), large (5/32"), and industrial (0.204 diameter) sizes.
• Tapered Broaches (GB) Burner broach tools for reaming and cleaning burner ports, designed to fit TL061 hand piece or TL072 pin vise.
• Orifice Kit (MIK) Comprehensive orifice kits including Master Orifice Kits (MIK131), Pilot Orifice Kits (MIK132), and specialized kits for LP or Natural gas applications with multiple orifice types and quantities.
• Special Tools & Accessories Extensive range of special tools including burner broaches, crimping tools, driving tools, manometers, digital calipers, thread pitch gauges, tube brush kits, and specialized lighter products.
• Retractable Orifice Reamer Cleaner Patent-pending versatile pocket pen tool that allows users to clean or ream out orifices of different sizes without changing tools. Features aluminum housing with diamond knurl for finger control and heat-treated steel reamer. Range from .125" to size #52 (0.0635").
• Honeywell (MH) Orifices Pilot orifices compatible with Honeywell gas controls, including models MH850-MH859 for various pilot applications.
• Robertshaw (RS) Orifices Pilot orifices and vertical pilot burners compatible with Robertshaw gas controls, including RS800-RS829 series.
• White-Rodgers (WR) Orifices Pilot orifices compatible with White-Rodgers gas controls, including styles U, V, W, X, Y, and Z configurations.
• Penn-Baso (BA) Orifices Pilot orifices compatible with Penn-Baso gas controls, including BA701-BA721 series for various pilot burner applications.
• General Controls (GE) Orifices Pilot orifices compatible with General Controls products, including GE751-GE758 series and pilot elbow configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of all shipments within 24 hours of order
• +1 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

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell International (Thermal Solutions): Major OEM brand whose orifices, valves, and gas controls A&F cross-references and substitutes. Compares as a broad incumbent in gas appliance controls with a much larger portfolio across industrial and consumer markets.
• Johnson Controls: Global building controls and HVAC systems provider, including gas valve and combustion control components. Compares as a large incumbent with adjacent gas-control product lines, though at much greater scale and breadth.
• White-Rodgers ( Copeland / Emerson): OEM producer of gas controls and orifices, with WR-series parts that A&F cross-references and substitutes. Compares as a brand-name incumbent with significantly broader HVAC and appliance controls portfolio.
• Robertshaw (Invenco): OEM manufacturer of gas controls and appliance components, with a branded product line (RS series) that A&F explicitly manufactures compatible replacements for. Large incumbent with broad product portfolio versus A&F's focused aftermarket niche.
• Watts Water Technologies: Diversified manufacturer of valves, fittings, and flow-control products for plumbing, HVAC, and gas applications. Compares as a broad incumbent with overlapping valve and fitting categories, though with a much larger product portfolio.
• Emerson Electric (Fisher, ASCO): Industrial conglomerate with fluid control and gas regulation product lines through its Fisher and ASCO brands. Compares as a broad incumbent in gas-control and industrial valves, with significant scale advantages.

Emerging players

• Camozzi Automation: Manufacturer of pneumatic components, fittings, and fluid power valves with overlap in compression fittings and precision valve categories. Compares more on the fittings and valves side than gas-specific applications.

Direct peers

• Maxitrol Company: Manufacturer of gas valves, regulators, and control components for residential and commercial gas appliances. Directly comparable as a precision gas-component supplier serving OEMs and the service aftermarket, with overlapping product categories including valves and fittings for natural gas and propane.
• SIT Group (SITLaPrecisa): European manufacturer of gas valves, ignition systems, and combustion controls for heating, cooking, and process applications. Comparable as a precision gas-component specialist serving OEMs and the aftermarket.
• Dungs Combustion Controls: German-headquartered manufacturer of gas valves, pressure regulators, and combustion controls for heating and process applications. Directly comparable product portfolio (gas valves, fittings, controls) serving OEM appliance and burner manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/andersonandforrester?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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