Weather Rite

What Weather Rite does

Weather-Rite LLC is a privately held US industrial HVAC equipment manufacturer founded in 1957 and headquartered in Comstock Park, Michigan, operating as a subsidiary of Specified Air Solutions LLC (which itself appears to sit within Madison Industries' Madison Indoor Air Quality business unit). The company designs and builds air handling systems spanning 3,500 to 150,000 CFM across three named families — TT-Series industrial direct-fired make-up air handlers, XT-Series commercial direct-fired units, and IDF-Series indirect-fired air handlers — plus a specialized Hygienic Air Handler line targeting food processing facilities with UVC sterilization, humidity control, multi-stage filtration, and dedicated clean-up cycles.

The technology stack centers on heavy-duty welded unibody construction, ABMA L-10 rated fan bearings with a 100,000-hour rated life, drum-and-tube heat exchangers on the IDF line, a 30:1 turndown ratio on XT-Series burners, up to 80% air recirculation, and the proprietary Infinity-Pro control platform. Products are ETL-listed for both the United States and Canada, providing a documented compliance posture for cross-border deployment.

The business model is industrial OEM hardware sales. Pricing is quote-based on CFM, unit type, gas type, and air scheme, with 25% milestone payments for custom items (25% with order, 25% with engineering approval, 25% thirty days before ship, 25% before shipment) and net-30 terms for standard catalog items. Distribution runs through a network of regional manufacturer's representatives supported by a dedicated Rep Portal at weather-rite-portal.com, supplemented by direct sales from the Comstock Park HQ. Customers span four verticals — industrial manufacturing (primary), vehicle finishing, food processing, and commercial buildings — concentrated in the United States and Canada, with no disclosed operations elsewhere.

Name

Weather Rite

Legal name

Weather-Rite LLC

Website

https://weather-rite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Weather-Rite LLC is a privately held US industrial HVAC equipment manufacturer founded in 1957, operating as a subsidiary of Specified Air Solutions LLC. It designs and sells direct-fired, indirect-fired, and hygienic air handlers for industrial, food processing, vehicle finishing, and commercial building customers across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial HVAC Air Handling Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), Preventive HVAC Maintenance & Seasonal Tune-Ups (HSAOAHAA)

Keywords

• Industrial HVAC systems
• Make-up air handlers
• Direct-fired air handlers
• Indirect-fired air handlers
• Hygienic air handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Comstock Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales: Weather-Rite generates revenue through the sale of industrial and commercial air handling equipment including direct-fired, indirect-fired, and hygienic air handlers. Orders may include custom items with payment terms of 25% with order, 25% with approval of engineering drawings, 25% thirty days before ship date, and 25% before shipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Weather-Rite LLC manufactures and sells industrial and commercial HVAC air handling equipment, including direct-fired make-up air units (TT-Series and XT-Series), indirect-fired air handlers (IDF-Series), and hygienic air handlers for food processing facilities. The company supports its equipment with replacement parts, service, and technical documentation via a manufacturer's representative network.

Product overview

Weather Rite offers a portfolio of industrial and commercial HVAC air handling products under three primary product lines: TT-Series (industrial direct-fired), XT-Series (commercial direct-fired), and IDF-Series (indirect-fired) air handlers. The company also provides hygienic air handlers for food processing applications. Products range from 3,500 to 150,000 CFM capacity and are designed for applications including manufacturing, vehicle finishing, food processing, and warehouse facilities. Weather Rite operates as part of Specified Air Solutions LLC, headquartered in Comstock Park, MI, and supports its products through a parts and service department, a rep portal, and downloadable technical documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TT-Series: Industrial-grade direct-fired make-up air handlers ranging from 5,000-150,000 CFM capacity for industrial HVAC applications.
• XT-Series
• IDF-Series

Products and services

• TT-Series Industrial Direct-Fired Air Handlers Premium industrial-grade direct-fired make-up air units providing 5,000-150,000 CFM heating, cooling, energy recovery, pressurization, and ventilation for industrial applications. Includes Infinity-Pro Controls.
• XT-Series Commercial Direct-Fired Air Handlers Commercial-grade direct-fired make-up air units delivering 5,000-40,000 CFM with aluminum manifold burner (30:1 turndown), bolt-and-screw construction, and variable volume options for commercial and industrial spaces.
• IDF-Series Indirect-Fired Air Handlers Industrial indirect-fired air handling units with 3,500-57,000 CFM capacity, drum and tube heat exchanger, welded unibody construction, supporting heating, cooling, pressurization, and recirculation for industrial applications.
• Hygienic Air Handlers Customized industrial HVAC air handling systems for food processing facilities supplying clean, filtered, and conditioned air with filtration, cooling, pressurization, exhaust, UVC sterilization, and humidity control for sanitary conditions.
• Vehicle Finishing Equipment Air handling equipment for vehicle finishing markets, including industrial and commercial direct-fired air handlers and indirect-fired units designed for paint booths, paint buildings, and hangars in automotive, aviation, marine, and furniture finishing.
• Parts and Service Replacement parts, filters, maintenance support, and service assistance for air handlers, including units from King National Air Systems, King Company, and King Coil product lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% air recirculation capability reducing energy costs
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Specified Air Solutions LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeather-Rite LLC is a subsidiary of Specified Air Solutions LLC. Specified Air Solutions operates the Weather-Rite website and provides corporate governance, terms and conditions, privacy policies, and supplier code of conduct for the subsidiary company.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Global: Carrier Global is a broad HVAC and refrigeration incumbent offering commercial air handlers, chillers, and ventilation equipment. Its commercial HVAC systems compete with Weather-Rite's offerings but cover a far broader customer base and product set.
• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies is a global HVAC incumbent with broad commercial and industrial product lines including air handlers and make-up air solutions. It overlaps with Weather-Rite in industrial and commercial HVAC but competes across a much wider portfolio rather than focusing on the make-up air niche.
• Daikin Applied: Daikin Applied (part of Daikin Industries) manufactures commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, including air handlers and rooftop units. It competes in the same end-markets as Weather-Rite but at much larger scale and with a broader portfolio spanning chillers, controls, and packaged units.

Direct peers

• AAON: AAON designs and manufactures custom HVAC systems, including air handlers and make-up air units, for commercial and industrial applications. Its semi-custom engineering model and focus on non-residential HVAC directly parallel Weather-Rite's quote-based industrial approach.
• Modine Manufacturing: Modine Manufacturing is a direct peer producing industrial heating and ventilation equipment, including make-up air units and HVAC solutions for industrial and commercial buildings. Its Climate Solutions segment targets the same vertical end-markets (warehouses, manufacturing, vehicle finishing) with overlapping product categories.
• CaptiveAire Systems: CaptiveAire manufactures commercial kitchen ventilation systems and HVAC equipment for foodservice and industrial customers. Its make-up air and packaged ventilation products overlap with Weather-Rite's commercial XT-Series and its food processing hygienic line.
• The King Company: King Company makes industrial and commercial air handling equipment, including make-up air units referenced in Weather-Rite's own parts-and-service support (King National Air Systems, King Coil lines). It is a direct niche competitor in industrial/commercial air handlers.
• Greenheck Group: Greenheck is a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial air movement, control, and conditioning equipment, including air handlers, make-up air units, fans, and dampers. Its product portfolio and direct-fired/indirect-fired make-up air lines overlap almost one-for-one with Weather-Rite's TT, XT, and IDF series.
• Loren Cook Company: Loren Cook manufactures commercial and industrial fans, blowers, air handlers, and ventilation equipment. Its air-handling and centrifugal fan products overlap with Weather-Rite's welded airfoil fan wheel and air handler construction.
• Reznor (a brand of Nortek Air Solutions): Reznor is a long-established manufacturer of gas-fired unit heaters, duct furnaces, and make-up air products serving commercial and industrial spaces. Its direct-fired and indirect-fired heating equipment directly competes with Weather-Rite's TT, XT, and IDF product families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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