Southern Heat

Name

Southern Heat

Legal name

Southern Heat Corporation

Website

https://southernheatcorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heating Equipment

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal Management Components (Heat sinks, TIMs, fans/blowers, thermal pads) (IMAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Industrial heating equipment
• Thermal management solutions
• Process control sensors
• Plastic processing heaters
• Temperature controllers

Headquarters

HQ city

Cartersville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Heating Equipment Sales: Revenue is generated through the sale of electrical heaters (band, cartridge, cast-in, tubular, strip, infrared, flexible, drum, process, coil/cable, heated hoses), temperature sensors (thermocouples, RTDs), process controllers (temperature, pressure, power), and accessories (heating blankets, terminal blocks, wire/cable, bayonet adapters). These are distributed through direct sales, inside sales, and the extrudersupplies.com e-commerce platform. Mix includes both stocked catalog items and custom-engineered-to-order products.
2. Capital Equipment Sales: Revenue is generated from the sale of larger capital equipment including the ISEC evo plastic pelletizing machine (via Pure Loop partnership), Genox USA shredders and granulators, TempTek chillers, cooling towers, and temperature control units. These are higher-ASP transactions typically involving sales engineering support and quotation-driven sales cycles.
3. Technical Support and Engineering Services: Southern Heat provides application engineering support, heater selection guidance, thermal loop design assistance, and troubleshooting support as part of the pre- and post-sale process, helping drive the right product fit and repeat business.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Southern Heat Corporation supplies industrial electrical heaters (band, cartridge, cast-in, strip, tubular, infrared, flexible, drum, process, heated hoses, coil/cable), temperature and pressure sensors (thermocouples, RTDs, melt pressure transducers), process controllers (temperature, pressure, power), rupture disks, and accessories for plastics processing operations. The company also distributes capital equipment including the ISEC evo plastic pelletizing machine, Genox shredders and granulators, TempTek chillers and cooling towers, and Noren cabinet coolers, providing complete thermal loop solutions for plastic extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and recycling applications.

Product overview

Southern Heat Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial heating and process control equipment, primarily serving the plastics industry. The product portfolio centers on the 'thermal loop' concept encompassing four interconnected component categories: Electric Heaters (band, cartridge, cast-in, strip, drum, flexible, infrared, process, tubular, coil/cable, heated hoses), Sensors (RTDs, thermocouples, sensor accessories), Controllers (temperature controllers, pressure controllers, power controllers), and Pressure Products (rupture plugs, pressure transducers, pressure packages). The company also offers Capital Equipment including Opti-Mix blending systems, ISEC evo plastic pelletizing machines, Genox shredders/granulators, TempTek chillers, and Noren cabinet coolers. Products are complemented by engineering support tools including selection guides, calculation charts, and technical documentation. Southern Heat operates primarily as a distributor for major brands including Gefran, Eurotherm, Watlow, Crydom, Nexthermal, and Tempco, while also providing its own branded solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Heaters Comprehensive range of electric heaters including band, cartridge, cast-in, strip, drum, flexible, infrared, process, heated hoses, coil/cable, and tubular heaters for industrial heating applications, primarily serving plastics processing manufacturers.
• Sensors Temperature and pressure sensors including RTDs (adjustable and fixed depth) and thermocouples (multiple configurations) for precise thermal measurement in industrial heating applications.
• Controllers Temperature controllers, pressure controllers and indicators, and power controllers for precise process control in industrial heating applications, distributed under Gefran, Eurotherm, Watlow, and Crydom brands.
• Pressure Products Pressure-related products for extrusion including rupture disks/blow plugs, melt pressure transducers (K3, M3, ME, M5 Series), pressure indicators, controls, and mounting/cleaning kits.
• Capital Equipment Capital equipment solutions including Opti-Mix systems, ISEC evo plastic pelletizing machines (Pure Loop), Genox USA shredders and granulators, TempTek chillers and cooling towers, and Noren cabinet coolers for plastics processors and recyclers.
• Accessories Application and wiring accessories including heating blankets, terminal blocks, thermocouple wire and cable, bayonet adapters, plugs and jacks, and sensor accessories for maintaining process temperature and ensuring proper installation.
• Band Heaters Heaters that wrap around cylindrical surfaces for heating extruder barrels and other cylindrical equipment. Types include Mica, Ceramic, Mineral Insulated, Tubular, Cast-In, and Maxiband heaters with ceramic band variants offering 25-30% power consumption reduction.
• Cartridge Heaters Tube-like heating elements designed for insertion into drilled holes for localized heating of molds, dies, platens, and other solids. Types include Split Sheath, High Density, and Low Density, with temperatures up to 1472F (800C); split-sheath design allows expansion for maximum heat transfer and contraction for easy removal.
• Cast-In Heaters Cable heaters cast into aluminum, bronze, or brass blocks for superior heat transfer and durability. Types include Cast-In Band, L-Shaped, Ring, Platen Die heaters, and Shroud Systems (air-cooled conversion).
• Thermocouples Temperature sensors consisting of two dissimilar metal wires welded together. Types include adjustable depth, fixed depth, indicating cap, ring lug, hose clamp, melt bolt, magnetic, MGO, and industrial thermocouples for plastics processing measurement.
• RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors) Temperature sensing devices with platinum elements whose resistance increases with temperature in a known manner. Available in adjustable and fixed depth configurations with ranges from -200C to 650C.
• Temperature Controllers Temperature control instruments including Gefran 650/1250/1350/1200/1300 Series and Eurotherm 2200/3200 Series controllers for maintaining precise process temperatures in industrial heating applications.
• Pressure Controllers & Indicators Pressure monitoring and control instruments including Gefran 40B, Gefran 40T, and Eurotherm P304 pressure controllers and indicators for ensuring product quality and uniformity in extrusion processes.
• Power Controllers Power switching devices including Mercury Relays, Crydom Series 1/3-Phase/CMRD Solid State Relays, and Watlow DIN-A-MITE A/B/C power controllers for improved process performance and energy savings.
• Melt Pressure Transducers Electronic devices that transform pressure into electrical signals for control and measurement systems. Includes K3 Series (up to 538C/1000F), M3 Series, ME Series, and M5 Series pressure gauges from Gefran.
• Rupture Plugs Emergency pressure relief devices (blow plugs) for extruders that rupture at pre-determined pressures to protect equipment. Stainless steel body with Inconel diaphragm, rated up to 750F.
• Pressure Packages Complete melt pressure control and monitoring systems. M0 Series includes transducer and controller; M7/M8/M9 Series provide various indicator configurations for pressure and temperature monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ceramic band heaters reduce power consumption by 25 to 30%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NexthermalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 January 2026Southern Heat is an authorized Nexthermal Master Distributor. Nexthermal is a trusted industrial heater manufacturer known for performance, durability, and innovative design. Southern Heat provides personalized support, product guidance, and streamlined ordering for Nexthermal products including Nextflex Tubular Heaters and Coil Heaters.
• Genox USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 October 2025Southern Heat is an authorized representative for Genox USA, a provider of advanced shredding, granulating, and recycling systems including the V Series single shaft shredder, X Series twin shaft shredder, J Series pipe shredder, YS Series pre-shredder, and GC/GXC Series granulators. Southern Heat helps manufacturers find the right recycling system for their operation.
• Pure Loop (EREMA Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 January 2025Southern Heat is the preferred seller (authorized representative) of Pure Loop's ISEC evo Plastic Pelletizing Machine in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Pure Loop's parent company is EREMA Group. Southern Heat supports customers with trial centers, expert assistance, and implementation support for the recycling pelletizing system.
• TempTekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthern Heat provides TempTek products including portable chillers, cooling towers, and temperature control units (TCUs). These products complement Southern Heat's thermal management solutions for plastic extrusion operations. Featured in blog content as recommended cooling solutions.
• Noren Thermal SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthern Heat provides Noren cabinet coolers which protect electrical control panels, drives, and automation systems in extrusion operations by circulating filtered air through control cabinets. Referenced in blog content as a cooling solution for sensitive electronics.
• TAKK Industrial Static ControlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthern Heat offers TAKK static elimination products for plastics processing, including static eliminator bars (X-Series, Model 3024 DC, IonStorm XR2, Ion-Edge), blowers (Curtain-Air, Vortex), and static generators for in-mold labeling. Products address static buildup in bag wicket, slitting, sheeting, winding, blow molding, film extrusion, injection molding, and resin conveying.
• DynapurgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDynapurge is an industry-leading purging compound recommended by Southern Heat for cleaning extrusion and molding equipment. Used between jobs to remove residue, contaminants, and buildup, extending equipment lifespan and improving performance. Featured in multiple blog posts as a maintenance product Southern Heat supports.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chromalox: Chromalox manufactures electric heating elements, temperature sensors, and process control products for industrial applications. It directly competes with Southern Heat's heater and controller offering, particularly in plastics, chemical, and oil & gas process heating.
• Dynisco: Dynisco manufactures melt pressure transducers, pressure controllers, and process monitoring instruments for plastics extrusion and injection molding. It competes directly with Southern Heat's pressure-product offerings (Gefran transducers, Eurotherm pressure controllers) and shares the same plastics-processing customer base.
• Backer Marathon (Marathon Heater): Backer Marathon manufactures band, cartridge, cast-in, strip, and tubular heaters plus thermocouples for industrial and plastics processing applications. Its catalog overlaps almost entirely with Southern Heat's heater portfolio, targeting the same plastics OEM and processor segment.
• Tutco (Spartan Manufacturing): Tutco manufactures electric heating solutions including band heaters, immersion heaters, and process heaters for plastics, food service, and industrial markets. It competes directly with Southern Heat's process heater and band heater offerings in plastics and adjacent industrial verticals.
• Tempco Electric Heater Corporation: Tempco designs and manufactures electric heaters (band, cartridge, strip, tubular, coil heaters), thermocouples, and temperature controllers. Like Southern Heat, it serves plastics processing OEMs and processors with a comprehensive thermal-component catalog.
• Hotset (Hotset Hottinger): Hotset manufactures electric heating elements (cartridge, band, tubular heaters) and temperature sensors for plastics processing and industrial applications. It directly overlaps with Southern Heat's electric heater portfolio and serves similar plastics-processing customers globally.

Broad incumbents

• Omega Engineering: Omega Engineering distributes a very broad catalog of process measurement and control products including thermocouples, RTDs, heaters, controllers, and data acquisition systems. While much broader than Southern Heat, it competes on the sensors and controllers side and has a much larger e-commerce footprint.
• Watlow: Watlow is a major global manufacturer of electric heaters, sensors, temperature controllers, and power controllers for industrial processes. While Watlow is also a brand distributed by Southern Heat (DIN-A-MITE power controllers), it competes directly with Southern Heat's overall thermal-loop offering at much greater scale and with a broader product portfolio.
• Gefran: Gefran is an Italian manufacturer of sensors (pressure, position, temperature), controllers, and automation components, with significant presence in plastics processing. Although Southern Heat is a Gefran distributor, Gefran's direct-sales channel in the US competes with Southern Heat on melt pressure transducers and controllers.

Emerging players

• EREMA Group (Pure Loop): EREMA Group, parent of Pure Loop, manufactures plastic recycling and pelletizing systems including the ISEC evo. Southern Heat is Pure Loop's preferred seller across six Southeast states; while this is a partnership, EREMA's direct sales force in other regions competes for the same capital equipment deals, and partnership terms can shift.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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