What Utica Boilers does

Utica Boilers is a 1928-founded American manufacturer of residential and commercial gas-fired, oil-fired, and electric boilers, indirect hot water heaters, and heating controls, operating as a brand under ECR International, Inc. (a New York corporation). The company's core technology platform centers on proprietary "AI Control Technology" — embedded control systems that enable automatic commissioning, automatic recognition of natural or LP gas without a conversion kit, continuous combustion monitoring with gas/air adjustment, and modulation of input to demand. The product portfolio is anchored on the MAC and MAH wall-hung condensing boiler families (95% AFUE, ENERGY STAR certified, stainless steel brazed plate heat exchangers), supplemented by floor-standing MACF/MAHF variants, the new Oneida Series condensing line (January 2025), the TriFire TRC 3-pass oil-fired platform (November 2025), the UCS commercial condensing line, the JF commercial steam/water boilers, the legacy CuB copper boiler, and a complementary line of H2O indirect water heaters and controls.

The company manufactures in Dunkirk, New York, with its Utica, New York headquarters housing customer service, technical support, finance, marketing, and engineering after a February 2025 relocation. Revenue is generated through hardware sales to independent qualified dealers, HVAC distributors and wholesalers, and manufacturer representatives such as N.H. Yates & Co. (Mid-Atlantic region), serving residential homeowners, commercial buildings (offices, schools, churches, multi-unit dwellings), and the HVAC contractor channel. The market is the United States and Canada; the 2019-launched ECR Rescue Lens video support tool extends the service channel to remote jobsite diagnostics. Ownership history includes acquisition by BDR Thermea (Netherlands) in December 2015, followed by acquisition by Granby Industries LP, a division of TerraVest Industries Inc., in August 2021. The company currently employs 1-10 staff at the Utica Boilers brand level while operating under a larger ECR International corporate structure.

Name

Utica Boilers

Legal name

ECR International, Inc.

Website

https://uticaboilers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Utica Boilers manufactures residential and commercial gas, oil, and electric boilers featuring proprietary AI Control Technology, serving homeowners, commercial buildings, and HVAC contractors via independent dealer networks across the United States and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential and Commercial Boilers

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)

SIC

Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boiler & Hydronic Heating Repair & Service (HSAOAHAG), Boiler & Hydronic Heating System Installation (HSAOAGAF), Industrial Boilers, HRSGs & Steam Generators (IMAHAFAF)

Keywords

• Gas-fired boilers
• Oil-fired boilers
• Condensing boilers
• Residential heating equipment
• Commercial heating systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Utica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Boiler and Heating Equipment Sales: Utica Boilers generates revenue through the sale of residential and commercial heating equipment including gas boilers, oil boilers, condensing boilers, combi boilers, electric boilers, indirect water heaters, and controls. Products are sold through a network of independent dealers and distributors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Utica Boilers designs, manufactures and sells gas-fired, oil-fired and electric residential and commercial boilers, combi boilers, condensing boilers, indirect hot water heaters, and controls. The product portfolio centers on high-efficiency condensing boilers featuring proprietary AI Control Technology that automates commissioning, recognizes natural or LP gas, and continuously optimizes combustion. Products are marketed through independent qualified dealers, HVAC distributors, and manufacturer representatives across the U.S. and Canada.

Product overview

Utica Boilers is a manufacturer of residential and commercial heating equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of gas-fired, oil-fired, and electric boilers along with indirect water heaters and controls. The product lineup centers on high-efficiency condensing boilers featuring proprietary AI Control Technology that enables automatic setup, fuel type recognition, and continuous combustion optimization. The MAC/MAH series represents the core wall-hung condensing boiler family available in combi (MAC) and space heating (MAH) variants, with floor-standing equivalents (MACF/MAHF) for installations without wall access. The TriFire TRC oil boiler series and Utica CuB copper boiler address non-condensing applications, while the Oneida Series and JF Series serve residential/commercial and commercial segments respectively. Indirect hot water heaters and controls/accessories round out the ecosystem, with AI-enabled models designed to recognize indirect tanks automatically.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Utica Heating: Product line of gas and oil-fired heating equipment including boilers
• MAC Series
• MAH Series
• UCS Series
• CuB Series

Products and services

• MAC Series Combi Modulating Condensing Gas Boiler Wall-hung condensing combi boiler with proprietary AI Control Technology providing both space heating and on-demand domestic hot water. Features 95% AFUE efficiency, modulating gas input, automatic natural/LP gas recognition, and 316L stainless steel heat exchanger with brazed plate DHW heat exchanger. Models include MAC-115, MAC-150 and MAC-205 for residential and light commercial use.
• MAH Series Modulating Condensing Gas Boiler (Space Heating) Wall-hung condensing boiler with AI Control Technology for space heating only. Features 95% AFUE efficiency, automatic natural/LP fuel recognition without a conversion kit, and continuous combustion monitoring with modulating gas input. Models include MAH-125 and MAH-165 for residential and light commercial applications.
• MACF-150 and MAHF-125 Floor-Standing Condensing Boiler Models Floor-standing condensing boilers with AI Control Technology and ENERGY STAR Most Efficient status for installations where wall mounting is not available. MACF-150 Combi fires at 153 MBH with up to 3.5 GPM DHW at a 70°F rise; MAHF-125 is rated at 125 MBH in Central Heating mode with a 5.7:1 turndown modulation ratio and a stainless steel heat exchanger.
• Oneida Series High-Efficiency Condensing Boiler High-efficiency condensing gas-fired boiler line for residential and commercial use, featuring sleek design, durability, efficiency, quiet operation, and easy installation. Targets homeowners and contractors looking for a modern condensing solution.
• TriFire TRC 3-Pass High-Efficiency Oil Boiler Triple-pass oil-fired boiler platform consolidating the oil boiler line with improved performance, replacing the TRB series. Offered in packaged configurations with 3, 4, 5, and 6 section models for residential and light commercial applications.
• Utica CuB Copper Boiler Wall-mounted copper boiler with 85% AFUE efficiency, modulating inducer fan and gas valve (33%-100% capacity), built-in pressure-operated bypass eliminating external primary/secondary piping. Available in heating versions (100 MBH, 130 MBH) and a Combi version (150 MBH) with stainless steel brazed plate DHW heat exchanger.
• UCS Series Modulating Condensing Boiler High-efficiency modulating condensing boiler offered in two sizes: UCS-240 for residential and light commercial (95% AFUE, 6.7:1 turndown) and UCS-380 commercial floor model (95% thermal efficiency, 10.5:1 turndown).
• JF Series Commercial Boilers Commercial boilers engineered for dependable performance and improved efficiency in demanding commercial applications. Includes the JF Steam Commercial Boiler and the JF Water Commercial Boiler, with model sizes from 360 MBH and larger for offices, schools, churches, healthcare facilities and multi-unit residential buildings.
• H2O Indirect Hot Water Heaters Indirect tank water heaters ranging from 30 to 115 gallon capacities, featuring 316L stainless steel construction and top connections for easy installation. Compatible with AI Control Technology boilers for residential and light commercial domestic hot water applications.
• Boiler Controls Temperature controls and sensors for Utica boiler installations, including outdoor temperature sensors, indirect tank sensors, and floor stand kits designed to simplify installation of wall-hung boilers where wall mounting is not available or desirable.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% AFUE efficiency (ENERGY STAR certified)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Granby Industries LPcoreOthers · 20 August 2021Granby Industries LP, a division of TerraVest Industries Inc., acquired ECR International in August 2021. ECR continues to operate under its own name and management team.
• BDR Thermea GroupcoreOthers · 23 December 2015BDR Thermea, a Dutch heating products group headquartered in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, acquired ECR International in December 2015. BDR Thermea is the third largest boiler manufacturer globally with revenues of almost €1.7 billion and operations in more than 70 markets. The acquisition provides ECR access to tools necessary to compete in all technology and market segments.
• N.H. Yates & Co., Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 June 2015N.H. Yates serves as manufacturer's representative for ECR International's Utica, Utica Heating, Dunkirk, Pennco, and Olsen oil furnace products in the Mid-Atlantic region covering Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., parts of Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, New Jersey, and North & South Carolina. The firm has 57 employees including 27 sales and support professionals to service distributors, contractors and engineers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lochinvar: Lochinvar is a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency commercial and residential boilers and water heaters. Utica's Director of Sales previously worked at Lochinvar, and the two compete head-to-head in condensing boiler categories with overlapping dealer networks.
• Viessmann Manufacturing Company (U.S.): Viessmann is a global boiler and heating manufacturer with a strong U.S. presence in high-efficiency condensing boilers. Utica's Director of Sales came from Viessmann, and the brands overlap directly in residential and light-commercial boiler segments.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: Bosch Thermotechnology offers residential and commercial condensing boilers, combi units, and hydronic heating systems. It competes directly with Utica's MAC/MAH and Oneida Series across similar efficiency tiers and dealer channels.
• Burnham Holdings: Burnham Holdings owns multiple U.S. boiler brands (Burnham, U.S. Boiler Company, New Yorker, etc.) serving residential and commercial hydronic markets. As a multi-brand boiler manufacturer with hydronic focus, it is structurally comparable to ECR/Utica.
• Weil-McLain: Weil-McLain is a long-standing U.S. manufacturer of cast-iron and condensing boilers for residential and commercial hydronic systems. It competes with Utica across both legacy and high-efficiency boiler segments in contractor channels.
• Navien: Navien is a U.S.-focused manufacturer of high-efficiency condensing combi boilers and tankless water heaters. It overlaps directly with Utica's MAC combi family in residential space-heating-plus-DHW applications.
• IBC Technologies: IBC Technologies designs and manufactures high-efficiency condensing boilers (VFC, SL, HC, Combi) for residential and commercial use. Its condensing-only focus and ENERGY STAR positioning closely mirror Utica's MAC/MAH and Oneida approach.
• HTP (Heat Transfer Products): HTP is a U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency boilers and indirect water heaters, with strong condensing and combi-boiler offerings. Utica's sales lead previously worked at HTP, and both brands compete in residential hydronic and combi boiler categories.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Corporation: Carrier is a broad incumbent in residential and commercial HVAC including boiler and hydronic heating lines. Utica's engineering hires came from Carrier/Trane/York, signaling the competitive overlap, though Carrier's portfolio spans far more than boilers.
• Rinnai America: Rinnai is a broad incumbent in gas heating and hot water, best known for tankless water heaters but with expanding boiler offerings. It is comparable to Utica as an ENERGY STAR-rated, contractor-channel gas-fired heating brand with overlap in residential combi/space-heating applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uticaboilers
• Facebookfacebook.com/UticaBoilers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecr-international

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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