PSI Systems North America

What PSI Systems North America does

PSI Systems North America, Inc. is a privately held B2B sales and warehousing agent that connects North American OEM customers with three premier European component manufacturers: Flühs Drehtechnik GmbH (Germany, ceramic disk valves and cartridges for faucets and showers), Tucai S.A. (Spain, braided flexible connectors and hoses for plumbing and HVAC), and Bons & Evers (Netherlands, hot-forged and machined brass valve bodies and manifolds). Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Bartlett, Illinois, the company operates a 22,000 sq.ft. warehouse facility that holds inventory on behalf of its European principals and ships on-demand to plumbing and HVAC OEM customers across the United States and Canada. PSI does not manufacture products; it provides product selection expertise, design optimization guidance, and logistics support that address the communication barriers, importation complexity, and supply continuity risks customers face when sourcing specialty European components directly.

The company's product portfolio spans ceramic disk cartridges and thermostatic shower valves, single-lever and progressive mixer cartridges, steel-braided EPDM hoses (including UL94V-0 compliant fire-resistant variants), quick-connect and pull-out hose solutions, OEM supply connectors, and precision-machined brass valve bodies and multi-port housings. Its commercial model is sales-led, relationship-based B2B distribution targeting enterprise OEM manufacturers in plumbing fixtures (faucets, showers, home appliances) and HVAC/hydronics (heating, cooling, flow control). Pricing is quote-based, varies by product specifications and volume, and revenue mechanics are built on hardware sales margins plus warehousing and logistics service value. Multi-decade customer relationships and exclusive territorial agency rights form the basis of the business, though revenue, headcount, and ownership details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

PSI Systems North America

Legal name

PSI Systems North America, Inc.

Website

https://psisystemsna.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PSI Systems North America is a privately held B2B sales and warehousing agent, founded in 1997 and based in Bartlett, Illinois, that exclusively distributes ceramic disk valves, braided connectors, and forged brass components from three European manufacturers (Flühs, Tucai, Bons & Evers) to North American plumbing and HVAC OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Component Distribution

NAICS

Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

Keywords

• Plumbing component distribution
• HVAC component supply
• Ceramic disk valves
• Braided flexible connectors
• Brass valve bodies

Headquarters

HQ city

Bartlett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Distribution and Sales: PSI Systems operates as a sales representative and warehousing agent for European manufacturers, generating revenue through the sale of plumbing and HVAC components including valves, cartridges, flexible connectors, and forged brass products. Revenue comes from distributing premium European components to North American OEM customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

PSI Systems North America is a sales and warehousing agent that connects North American OEM customers with three European manufacturers (Flühs, Tucai, Bons & Evers) of premium plumbing and HVAC components. The company distributes ceramic disk valves and cartridges, braided flexible connectors and hoses, and hot-forged brass valve bodies and manifolds from its 22,000 sq.ft. facility in Bartlett, IL, providing domestic inventory holding, on-demand shipping, product selection guidance, and design optimization support.

Product overview

PSI Systems North America is a sales and warehousing agent that connects North American customers with world-class European manufacturers of precision plumbing and HVAC components. Founded in 1997 and based in Bartlett, IL, the company operates a 22,000 sq.-ft. facility maintaining inventory for just-in-time delivery. The product portfolio consists of four main product lines distributed from partner manufacturers: FLÜHS ceramic disk valves and cartridges (PROMIX, MOTION, PROGRESSIV, THERMO-MOTION) for faucets, showers, and HVAC flow control; TUCAI flexible braided connectors and hoses (TAQTITE, PULL-OUT, OEM SUPPLY, FIRE-RESISTANT) for plumbing supply and HVAC applications; and BONS & EVERS hot-forged and machined brass valve bodies and manifolds for heating, cooling, and sanitary applications. PSI does not manufacture products but provides product selection expertise, design optimization guidance, and logistics support.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• FLÜHS THERMO-MOTION MODULAR Universal, compact thermostatic shower valve offering 1, 2, or 3 outlets for precise temperature control in shower applications. Distributed from Flühs Drehtechnik GmbH (Germany).
• FLÜHS PROMIX 22 FLAT Compact, durable single-lever mixer for kitchen and bath faucet applications. Distributed from Flühs Drehtechnik GmbH (Germany).
• FLÜHS PROMIX 25 Ceramic disk cartridge and valve assembly for kitchen and bath faucet applications. Distributed from Flühs Drehtechnik GmbH (Germany).
• FLÜHS MOTION 22 Valve assembly for kitchen and bath shower applications featuring ceramic disk technology. Distributed from Flühs Drehtechnik GmbH (Germany).
• FLÜHS PROGRESSIV Ceramic disk cartridge for progressive faucet and shower applications. Distributed from Flühs Drehtechnik GmbH (Germany).
• TUCAI FIRE-RESISTANT HOSE Steel-Braided EPDM hose with maximum durability and UL94V-0 compliance for fire-resistant applications in plumbing and HVAC. Distributed from Tucai S.A. (Spain).
• TUCAI TAQTITE Quick-connect hose solution for plumbing and HVAC applications. Distributed from Tucai S.A. (Spain).
• TUCAI PULL-OUT Flexible braided hose for kitchen pullout faucets and appliance water supply connections. Distributed from Tucai S.A. (Spain).
• TUCAI OEM SUPPLY CONNECTORS Braided flexible connectors for OEM faucet supply connectors and home appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers. Distributed from Tucai S.A. (Spain).
• BONS & EVERS MACHINED MULTI-PORT HOUSINGS Precision machining of valve bodies for water delivery applications, ensuring water-tight valves with precision in contour and surface finish. Distributed from Bons & Evers (Netherlands).
• BONS & EVERS HEATING & COOLING PRODUCTS Forged and machined brass valve bodies and manifolds for heating and cooling applications in commercial and residential markets. Distributed from Bons & Evers (Netherlands).
• BONS & EVERS SANITARY PRODUCTS Hot-forged and machined brass components for sanitary plumbing applications. Distributed from Bons & Evers (Netherlands).
• Sales Representation and Warehousing Services Exclusive North American sales agency, warehousing, and logistics support service for three European manufacturing partners. Includes domestic inventory holding, on-demand shipping from the Bartlett, IL facility, product selection guidance, and design optimization consultation for OEM customers in plumbing and HVAC.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decades of partnership experience enabling reliable supply chain solutions

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Flühs Drehtechnik GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlühs Drehtechnik is a fifth-generation, family-owned business located in Luedenscheid, Germany. Founded in 1926, they are the worldwide market leader in ceramic disk valves for faucet and shower applications. PSI Systems serves as their exclusive North American sales and warehousing agent, distributing their ceramic disk cartridges and valve assemblies for kitchen and bath applications including Lifetime, Promix, Progressiv, Motion, and Thermostar cartridges.
• Tucai, S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTucai, established in 1963 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of braided flexible connectors. They serve both retail and OEM markets in Europe, Asia, and North America with expertise in hose liner formulation, extrusion, braiding, and automated assembly. PSI distributes their flexible hoses for plumbing and HVAC applications including faucet connectors, appliance hoses, and hydronics hoses.
• Bons & EverscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBons & Evers, founded in 1949, is a market leader in hot forging and brass machining, specializing in valve bodies for flow control. They collaborate with customers in the engineering phase to optimize part design and minimize waste. PSI Systems serves as their North American contact for distributing valve bodies and manifolds for heating, cooling, and sanitary applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• NIBCO: U.S. manufacturer of plumbing valves, fittings, and flow control products. Competes with PSI's Bons & Evers brass valve bodies and Flühs cartridges in OEM specification.
• Geberit: European sanitary systems and valve manufacturer with direct North American distribution. Targets the same behind-the-wall plumbing OEMs as PSI's Flühs and Bons & Evers lines.
• Apollo Valves (Aalberts Hydronic Flow Control): Manufacturer of brass and bronze valves for plumbing and HVAC OEM customers. Competes with PSI's Bons & EVERS forged brass manifolds in heating/cooling specifications.
• Watts Water Technologies: Public U.S. manufacturer and distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and water safety products. Serves the same OEM customers as PSI but across a vastly broader portfolio and with in-house manufacturing.
• Clow Valve Company: Mueller Industries subsidiary producing valves and hydrants for waterworks and plumbing OEMs. Adjacent competitor in cast/forged brass valve bodies distributed to OEM customers.
• IMI Hydronic Engineering: Division of IMI plc selling European-designed balancing, control, and valve products into North American HVAC and hydronics markets. Overlaps PSI's Bons & Evers and Flühs lines at much greater scale.
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: Plumbing products company (SharkBite, Webstone, etc.) selling valves, connectors, and fittings to OEM and wholesale channels. Direct overlap with PSI's Tucai hose/connector and brass valve body lines.

Regional players

• Hansgrohe: German premium faucet and shower manufacturer with its own North American sales operations. Mirrors the Flühs partner relationship in the faucet OEM channel and represents an alternative 'European premium' route to the same NA OEM customers PSI serves.

Direct peers

• Caleffi: Italian manufacturer of hydronic and plumbing components with a U.S. distribution subsidiary serving the same OEM HVAC/plumbing customer base as PSI. Closely comparable business model: European parent + North American warehouse + B2B sales to OEMs.
• Flomatic Corporation: U.S. valve manufacturer/distributor for waterworks and plumbing applications with a comparable niche-specialist profile and OEM customer base. A direct small-scale competitor to PSI in valve distribution.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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