Anvil International

What Anvil International does

Anvil International is a US-based manufacturer of engineered pipe joining systems, flow-control valves, fire-protection products, and pipe support systems, operating as a flagship brand under ASC Engineered Solutions alongside sub-brands Gruvlok, FlexHead, Sharpe, GroovJoint, ABZ Valve, and WARDFlex. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Exeter, USA, with 1,001-5,000 employees, the company serves ten vertical end-markets: fire protection, mechanical/plumbing, commercial and residential construction, data centers, oil and gas, mining, energy and power, food and beverage, and water/wastewater. Its product offering is organized into pipe joining systems, fire protection and fabrication products, flow control, support systems, and performance products, anchored by patented and patent-pending technologies including Sabertooth coupling technology, WARDFlex flexible gas tubing, and Seis Brace seismic-bracing selection.

Name

Anvil International

Legal name

Anvil International

Website

https://anvilintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Anvil International, part of ASC Engineered Solutions, is a US-based manufacturer of engineered pipe joining, flow control, fire protection, and support systems serving construction, industrial, and infrastructure end-markets through regional distributor networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pipe Fittings, Hangers & Flow Control

NAICS

Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ)

Keywords

• Pipe fittings manufacturing
• Pipe joining systems
• Fire protection products
• Flow control valves
• Industrial pipe supports

Headquarters

HQ city

Exeter

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pipe Products Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling pipe fittings, pipe hangers, fire protection products, flow control valves, and support systems to industrial, commercial, and residential construction markets.
2. Professional Services: Engineering services, virtual design and construction services, and field services support provided to customers requiring custom solutions and technical support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Anvil International designs, engineers, and manufactures pipe joining systems, pipe hangers and supports, fire protection products, and flow control valves used in mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and industrial piping applications. Operating as a brand under ASC Engineered Solutions, the company sells its multi-brand portfolio (Anvil, Gruvlok, FlexHead, Sharpe, GroovJoint, ABZ, WARDFlex) through a network of industrial distributors across the US, Canada, Latin America, and international markets, complemented by engineering, virtual design and construction, and field services.

Product overview

Anvil International is a brand under ASC Engineered Solutions that offers a comprehensive portfolio of pipe joining, flow control, and support system products. The company operates under a platform-plus-modules architecture, with the core Anvil brand alongside sub-brands including Gruvlok (grooved pipe joining), FlexHead (flexible connections), Sharpe (valves), and WARDFlex (tubing systems). These products are organized into five main categories: Pipe Joining Systems, Fire Protection & Fabrication Products, Flow Control, Support Systems, and Performance Products. ASC Engineered Solutions also provides a suite of digital tools (ASC ConnectED™ platform) including specification management, BIM integration for Autodesk Revit, bill of materials conversion, and the Seis Brace® seismic design tool. Recent product launches include the Series 8700 Offset-Disc Grooved Butterfly Valve, patent-pending Sabertooth Technology rigid couplings, and the GroovJoint™ brand acquisition expanding the grooved joint product line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gruvlok: Pipe joining and coupling products
• FlexHead
• Sharpe
• GroovJoint
• ABZ Valve
• WARDFlex

Products and services

• Series 8700 Offset-Disc Grooved Butterfly Valve A flow control butterfly valve with an offset disc and grooved end connections, designed for rugged durability and a compact installation profile for mechanical, plumbing, and industrial shut-off and flow regulation.
• Sabertooth Technology Rigid Couplings (SPF Anvil Figure C9CL, Gruvlok Fig. 74CL/74SL/FP74CL) Patent-pending rigid couplings featuring Sabertooth Technology that provide visual and tactile feedback during installation to confirm proper coupling seating, used in mechanical piping and fire safety installations.
• Gruvlok Fig. 74-CL Rigid Coupling Domestic rigid coupling featuring Sabertooth Technology and the Gruvlok Guarantee, designed for fast and secure mechanical pipe installations.
• WARDFlex Tubing System Flexible tubing system for gas installations, supported by the WARDFlex Sizing Table Generator and WARDFlex Jobsite App for correct sizing in the field.
• Pipe Joining Systems (Gruvlok, GroovJoint) Grooved couplings, fittings, and joining solutions for mechanical pipe connections across commercial, industrial, and fire protection applications.
• Fire Protection & Fabrication Products (FlexHead) Fire sprinkler system components, fabrication products, and related hardware for fire safety installations in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.
• Flow Control Valves (Sharpe, ABZ Valve) Butterfly valves and other flow control devices for managing fluid systems in mechanical, plumbing, and industrial applications, configured via the ASC Valve Configurator.
• Pipe Hangers & Support Systems (Anvil) Pipe hangers, supports, and related hardware for mechanical and industrial pipe support applications, including seismic bracing via the Seis Brace selection tool.
• Performance Products Specialized high-performance products for demanding industrial applications.
• ASC Services (Engineering, Virtual Design & Construction, Field Services) Engineering services, virtual design and construction (VDC) services, and field services provided to customers requiring custom solutions and technical support for complex piping projects.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Eaton CorporationminorOthersListed as a competitive peer in the Process Cooling Water Pipe Hanger Market alongside Anvil International and Walraven Group in market research analysis. Not an explicit partnership relationship.
• Walraven GroupminorOthersListed as a competitive peer in the Process Cooling Water Pipe Hanger Market alongside Anvil International and Eaton Corporation in market research analysis. Not an explicit partnership relationship.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water designs and manufactures valves, flow control, and water safety products for plumbing, HVAC, and water systems, overlapping with Anvil's flow control and plumbing segments.
• Nibco: Nibco is a leading manufacturer of valves, fittings, and flow control products serving plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets with a comparable product breadth to Anvil's fitting and valve portfolio.
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: Reliance Worldwide manufactures plumbing, heating, and water management products including SharkBite push-to-connect fittings, competing with Anvil in mechanical joining and plumbing systems.
• Victaulic: Victaulic is the original inventor and global leader of grooved mechanical pipe joining systems, directly competing with Anvil's Gruvlok brand in couplings, fittings, and fire protection applications.
• Mueller Industries: Mueller Industries manufactures copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic fittings plus plumbing supplies, competing directly with Anvil in pipe fittings and plumbing components for residential, commercial, and industrial markets.
• Walraven Group: Walraven is explicitly listed alongside Anvil International as a major participant in the Process Cooling Water Pipe Hanger Market, competing in pipe fixing, support, and hanging systems globally.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton Corporation: Eaton is identified in market research as a major competitor in the Process Cooling Water Pipe Hanger Market alongside Anvil and Walraven; it is a much larger diversified industrial incumbent with overlapping pipe support and fluid management offerings.
• Atkore International: Atkore is a broad infrastructure products manufacturer serving construction, electrical, and mechanical markets with cable, conduit, and related products, including category overlap with Anvil's support and infrastructure offerings.
• McWane: McWane owns a portfolio of pipe-related manufacturers including Tyler Pipe and AB&I Foundry, making it a broad incumbent competitor in iron and steel pipe fittings relevant to Anvil's industrial offerings.

Others

• Ferguson: Ferguson is the largest U.S. distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial products and serves as a key channel partner for Anvil; it is an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct product competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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