TRACOM

What TRACOM does

TRACOM is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) products for open channel flow measurement and infrastructure protection. Founded in 1987 by the Kazmier family and headquartered in Jasper, Georgia, the company designs, molds, and ships precision-engineered flumes (Parshall, Palmer-Bowlus, H-Type, Trapezoidal, Cutthroat, RBC, Montana), manholes (packaged metering, laser, grinder, magnetic flow, wet well, flow splitting, energy absorbing), weir boxes and plates, chemical contact weirs, and fiberglass shelters and enclosures. The underlying technology is composite FRP construction using application-specific resin systems (Vinyl Ester, Isophthalic Polyester, Orthophthalic Polyester) and UV-inhibited gel coats, producing one-piece molded structures with claimed service life of 15-20+ years, up to 75% weight reduction versus steel or concrete, and corrosion resistance for wastewater, chemical, and coastal environments. Production lead time can be less than one day from design to finished product.

The company operates a project-based, quote-driven revenue model with no published pricing. Products are sold through a nationwide network of regional manufacturer representatives providing local technical sales coverage, complemented by direct inbound sales via a toll-free number and website quote request form. All shipments include a two-year product warranty. Customer segments span municipalities (City of New York, City of Atlanta, LADWP), federal agencies (US Army Corps of Engineers, US Navy, USGS, USDA, US Forest Service), industrial enterprises (Honeywell, Siemens, Coca-Cola, Veolia), engineering firms (CDM Smith), and educational institutions (University of Maine). Marketing is anchored on technical content (blog, knowledge base, flow calculator), LinkedIn/Facebook presence, and PR distribution via PRWeb.

The business is family-controlled: Matt Kazmier joined in 2012 and acquired ownership in 2018. The current operating team consists of approximately 10-15 personnel including the General Manager, Product Specialist, Production Assistant, Operations Support, Lead Fabricator, and the four founder-family members. TRACOM is American-built and owned, with no disclosed institutional investors, no subsidiaries, and no acquisitions beyond the 2018 internal ownership transition. The strategic posture is conservative incremental growth via product line broadening, rep network coverage, and selective hiring rather than inorganic expansion or external capital.

Name

TRACOM

Legal name

Tracom Inc.

Website

https://tracomfrp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TRACOM is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic flumes, manholes, weir boxes, and equipment shelters for municipal, utility, federal, and industrial open channel flow and infrastructure customers, operating since 1987 from Jasper, Georgia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jasper

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FRP Product Sales: TRACOM manufactures and sells fiberglass reinforced plastic products including flumes, weir boxes, manholes, shelters, and custom fabrications. Revenue is generated through direct product sales via manufacturer representatives and direct inquiry. Products include both standard designs and custom-engineered solutions tailored to specific project requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TRACOM manufactures and sells fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) products for open channel flow measurement, wastewater infrastructure, and equipment protection. The product line includes flumes (Parshall, Palmer-Bowlus, H-Type, Trapezoidal, Cutthroat, RBC, Montana, Metal), packaged metering manholes, weir boxes and plates, chemical contact weirs, fiberglass shelters (chlorine buildings, electrical equipment shelters, pump house shelters), equipment enclosures, consoles, and sun shades. All products are sold B2B to municipalities, utilities, industrial facilities, and government agencies through a nationwide network of regional manufacturer representatives.

Product overview

TRACOM is a U.S.-based manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) products founded in 1987, serving municipal, utility, wastewater, and industrial infrastructure applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of open channel flow measurement and control products. The core offerings include multiple flume types (Parshall, Palmer-Bowlus, H-Type, Trapezoidal, Cutthroat, RBC, Montana, and Metal flumes) for flow measurement in open channels; manhole products (Packaged Metering, Laser, Grinder, Magnetic Flow, Wet Well, Flow Splitting, and Energy Absorbing) for below-surface flow applications; and weir products (Weir Boxes, Weir Plates, and Chemical Contact Weirs) for flow control and measurement. Additionally, TRACOM provides fiberglass shelters and enclosures including Chlorine Buildings, Electrical Equipment Shelters, Pump House Shelters, Equipment Enclosures, Consoles, and Sun/Panel Shades for protecting equipment in demanding environments. Accessories include Staff Gauges and Ultrasonic Mounting Brackets. All products are backed by a two-year warranty and are designed for corrosion resistance, durability, and reduced maintenance in harsh environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parshall Flumes Precision-engineered open channel flow measurement device with an hourglass shape consisting of converging inlet, throat, and discharge sections. Accelerates subcritical flow for accurate flow rate measurement, widely used in wastewater treatment, irrigation, and water rights applications.
• Palmer-Bowlus Flumes Specialized structure designed for accurate measurement of water flow in open channels, particularly suited for pipelines or closed conduits where space is limited.
• H-Type Flumes Specialized structure used to accurately measure flow rates in open channels, designed for specific flow measurement applications.
• Trapezoidal Flumes Flume with unique trapezoidal shape that optimizes accuracy in water flow measurement across a wide range of flow rates. Flat-bottom, self-cleaning design allows debris and sediment to pass through effortlessly.
• Cutthroat Flumes Essentially a Parshall flume with the throat section removed, featuring a flat-bottom design that simplifies installation on flat gradients. Maintains reliable measurement equations and suitable for both free-flowing and submerged conditions.
• RBC Flumes Designed for specific applications in small earthen channels and furrows with very low flows, primarily used in agricultural settings.
• Montana Flumes Designed to measure flow rates in open channels with precision, made from top-grade FRP materials for durability in demanding environments.
• Metal Flumes Alternative material option for open channel flow measurement applications where specific material requirements are needed.
• Packaged Metering Manholes Specialized structures that accurately measure flow rates in sewer systems and open channels, providing pre-engineered solutions for flow monitoring.
• Laser Manholes Fiberglass manholes designed for laser-based flow measurement and monitoring applications in open channel flow systems.
• Grinder Manholes Fiberglass manholes designed for grinder pump applications in wastewater systems, providing durable housing for grinding equipment.
• Magnetic Flow Meter Manholes Magnetic flow meter manholes provide electromagnetic flow measurement capabilities for open channel wastewater applications.
• Wet Well Manholes Fiberglass wet well manholes designed for submersible pump applications in wastewater collection systems.
• Flow Splitting Manholes Designed to divide flow between multiple channels or treatment processes in wastewater applications.
• Energy Absorbing Manholes Fiberglass manholes designed to absorb energy and dissipate flow velocity in wastewater systems.
• Weir Boxes Tools used to measure flow of water in open channels by providing a controlled environment where water passes over a weir plate, enabling accurate flow rate measurement.
• Weir Plates Essential tools in fluid management systems designed to measure or regulate water flow in channels and streams, available in V-notch, rectangular, Cipolletti, and proportional designs.
• Chemical Contact Weirs Critical components in water treatment systems designed to facilitate efficient introduction and distribution of chemicals into water flows.
• Fiberglass Chlorine Buildings Fiberglass shelters designed to safely house and contain chlorine and/or chlorine equipment used in industrial and municipal water treatment applications.
• Electrical Equipment Shelters Fiberglass shelters designed to safeguard electrical controls, motor housings, and communication systems from harsh environmental elements including heavy rain, high winds, and extreme temperatures.
• Pump House Shelters Fiberglass shelters designed to protect critical pumping equipment from environmental damage, vandalism, and other external threats, providing a secure, climate-controlled environment.
• Fiberglass Equipment Enclosures Durable equipment enclosures designed to shield instruments from harsh environmental conditions, providing protection and security for mission-critical equipment.
• Fiberglass Consoles Precision-molded fiberglass consoles designed for strength and reliability in housing control equipment and instruments.
• Sun Shades / Panel Shades Fiberglass sun shades designed to shield devices and equipment from sun damage, glare, and other environmental hazards.
• Staff Gauges Scaled rulers designed to make flume calibration easier and more accurate, available in adhesive, molded, fiberglass, and stainless steel styles.
• Ultrasonic Mounting Brackets Critical hardware that keeps flow meter sensors securely in place, available in fixed and adjustable models to ensure accurate readings in varying water level conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Service life of 15-20+ years in most applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• New England EnvironmentalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional manufacturer representative serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island with local expertise and technical guidance for TRACOM FRP products.
• Hartco EnvironmentalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative covering Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Eastern and Central Pennsylvania, and Washington DC.
• Advanced InstrumentsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative serving Western Pennsylvania and Northern Ohio, providing technical support for TRACOM product specification and installation.
• Correct EquipmentregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial representative for TRACOM's complete line of fiberglass products in Oregon and Idaho, serving municipalities, engineering firms, and industrial clients with local support from specification through installation.
• KazmierregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative covering Alabama, Georgia, Florida Panhandle, and Tennessee, providing expert local support and technical knowledge for FRP product applications.
• Jack Tyler EngineeringregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative covering Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Tennessee, providing local product and installation services.
• Clearwater, Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, helping engineers, municipalities, and contractors specify and source TRACOM FRP products.
• Gasvoda & AssociatesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative covering Northern and Central Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and Upper Peninsula Michigan.
• Mead O'BrienregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative covering Southern and Western Illinois and Eastern, Central, and Southern Missouri.
• VesscoregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative covering Iowa and Minnesota with expertise in process and flow management solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Open Channel Flow, Inc. Open Channel Flow sells flumes, weirs, and other open-channel flow measurement devices directly to engineers and municipalities. Its product portfolio overlaps directly with TRACOM's flume line (Parshall, Palmer-Bowlus, H-Type, Trapezoidal), making it a direct comparator in the same procurement workflows.
• Enduro Composites, Inc. Enduro Composites is a pultruded and molded FRP manufacturer serving water/wastewater, industrial, and architectural markets with products including structural shapes, grating, and enclosures. It competes with TRACOM in fiberglass enclosures, shelters, and structural FRP used in corrosive environments.
• Plasti-Fab, Inc. Plasti-Fab manufactures FRP products for the municipal water and wastewater market, including flumes, weirs, manholes, and odor-control structures. It is one of TRACOM's closest direct competitors in engineered fiberglass flow measurement and treatment infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Infiltrator Water Technologies: Infiltrator Water Technologies is a leading provider of decentralized wastewater and stormwater solutions, including plastic chambers, tanks, and treatment systems. While it focuses on onsite systems rather than flow measurement, it shares TRACOM's water/wastewater end markets and FRP/plastic product positioning.
• Bedford Reinforced Plastics: Bedford Reinforced Plastics produces pultruded FRP structural products, grating, and custom profiles for industrial, infrastructure, and water/wastewater markets. It competes with TRACOM in fiberglass structures used in corrosive environments and serves overlapping municipal/industrial customers.
• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a global process instrumentation leader producing flow, level, and analytical measurement devices. Its electromagnetic and ultrasonic flow measurement products are complementary to (and sometimes installed alongside) TRACOM's flumes and manholes in municipal and industrial applications.
• Creative Pultrusions, Inc. Creative Pultrusions is a leading North American FRP pultrusion manufacturer producing structural profiles, rebar, and custom composite solutions for civil infrastructure, water/wastewater, and industrial applications. Its product breadth and scale make it a broader incumbent in the engineered FRP space.
• Strongwell Corporation: Strongwell is one of the largest U.S. pultruded FRP manufacturers, producing structural shapes, grating, panels, and custom FRP products for industrial, infrastructure, and commercial markets. It is a broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in molded FRP enclosures and infrastructure-grade products.
• NOV Fiber Glass Systems (National Oilwell Varco): NOV Fiber Glass Systems manufactures fiberglass pipe, tanks, and fittings for oil & gas, industrial, and water applications. While its core focus is upstream energy, its FRP pipe and tank products overlap with TRACOM's corrosion-resistant infrastructure offerings at scale.

Others

• Hach Company (Danaher): Hach is a major water quality and flow measurement instrumentation company serving municipal and industrial customers. While it focuses on sensors and analytics rather than fiberglass structures, it serves the same end customers that specify TRACOM's flumes and weir boxes, making it an adjacent peer in the water infrastructure ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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