San Jose Boiler Works

What San Jose Boiler Works does

San Jose Boiler Works, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned boiler sales and service company founded in 1922 and headquartered in San Jose, California. The company serves commercial, industrial, institutional, and government customers across Northern California, providing end-to-end boiler lifecycle support including new and used equipment sales, custom system design, installation, factory-authorized warranty repair, retrofits, rentals, and 24/7 emergency service. It maintains what it describes as the largest boiler parts inventory in Northern California and operates a state-of-the-art training facility. Its customer book spans biotech (NGM Biopharmaceuticals), pharmaceutical manufacturers, breweries (Anderson Valley Brewing), retail centers (Santana Row), hotels (Santa Clara Marriott), hospitals (Community Hospital, Samaritan Medical Center), universities (San Jose State University), and government facilities (County of Santa Clara, State of California, NASA Ames Research Center), with multiple relationships exceeding 18-30 years in tenure.

The company's core technology portfolio combines authorized distribution of third-party boiler, burner, control, and accessory brands with its proprietary BoilerView communications product family. BoilerView includes cellular alarm notification, web-dashboard monitoring, ModBus integration with Sola/Siemens/Honeywell controls, BACnet lead-lag control, and BAS/SCADA gateway variants, enabling remote monitoring and analytics. Complementary offerings include high-efficiency condensing boilers (RBI Fusion up to 99% efficiency, Parker TC up to 99.7%), low-NOx and ultra-low-NOx burners (Weishaupt, Webster Engineering), economizers, deaerators, heat exchangers, pumps, ASME-certified tanks, and factory-prepackaged skid systems. Technical certifications include ASME standards compliance and a National Board 'R' certificate for vessel welding.

San Jose Boiler Works generates revenue through a mix of one-time equipment and parts sales, professional repair and installation services, recurring annual maintenance subscriptions, and usage-based boiler rentals. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the maintenance subscription offers priority service, an after-hours emergency hotline, 10% parts discount, and 5% service-call discount. Go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, executed by factory-trained sales engineers and boiler specialists who engage contractors, engineers, and building owners directly, supported by an in-house parts counter, online quote requests, and Lunch-and-Learn training seminars launched in 2016. The company holds California Contractor's State License #307847 and operates from a single headquarters location at 1585 Schallenberger Road in San Jose.

Name

San Jose Boiler Works

Legal name

San Jose Boiler Works, Inc.

Website

https://sanjoseboiler.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Jose Boiler Works is a third-generation, family-owned boiler sales, service, and custom system design company founded in 1922, serving commercial, industrial, institutional, and government customers across Northern California with equipment, repairs, maintenance, rentals, and proprietary BoilerView remote monitoring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial Boiler Equipment Sales and Service

NAICS

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

SIC

Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Boiler Installation & Replacement (HSAOACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boiler Repair, Maintenance & Tune-Ups (HSAOACAD), Boiler & Hydronic Heating System Installation (HSAOAGAF), Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG), Commercial Water Heater & Boiler Service (HSAOACAJ)

Keywords

• Boiler sales service
• Commercial boiler maintenance
• Low NOx burners
• Boiler parts supply
• Industrial boiler rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Boiler Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used boilers, water heaters, burners, controls, and related boiler equipment. Acts as authorized manufacturer representative for multiple brands including RBI, Parker Boiler, Powermaster, and Weishaupt.
2. Boiler Repair Services: Factory-authorized warranty repair service and general boiler repairs including blower repair, boiler re-tubing, burner repairs, code welding, and refractory repair. Carries National Board 'R' certificate for vessel welding.
3. Maintenance Contracts: Comprehensive annual maintenance program including quarterly service, priority service access, after-hours emergency hotline, and discounts on parts and additional service calls.
4. Boiler Rentals: Rental of commercial hot water and steam outdoor boiler rentals ranging from 300,000 Btu input to 10 million Btu input. Skid mounted and pre-piped for single-point connection.
5. Boiler Parts Sales: Sale of boiler parts, accessories, controls, and equipment from all major manufacturers. Maintains largest in-stock parts inventory in Northern California.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

San Jose Boiler Works is a full-spectrum commercial and industrial boiler sales and service company that sells new and used boilers, water heaters, burners, and controls, and provides factory-authorized installation, maintenance, repair, rental, and parts services across Northern California. As an authorized representative for manufacturers such as RBI, Parker Boiler, Powermaster, and Weishaupt, the company supplies condensing and non-condensing boiler systems, low NOx and ultra low NOx combustion equipment, combustion controls, and the proprietary BoilerView communications monitoring line.

Product overview

San Jose Boiler Works offers a comprehensive portfolio of boiler equipment, controls, and integrated systems. Their core product offerings include condensing and non-condensing boilers from RBI (Fusion, FlexCore), Parker Boiler (TC series), Powermaster, and Reimers Electra Steam. They provide advanced combustion controls from Siemens (LMV5/LMV3), Honeywell, and Fireye, alongside Weishaupt burners with NOx reduction technology. The company differentiates through their BoilerView communications family (Alarm, Lite, ModBus, Lead Lag, Gateway) offering remote monitoring with BAS, SCADA, BACnet, and ModBus integration capabilities. Additional products include Cain Industries economizers for energy recovery, Parker Boiler deaerators and Fabtek Aero feed systems for water treatment, Armstrong Design Envelope pumps and boosters with up to 70% energy savings, and heat exchangers from Diversified Heat Transfer and Armstrong. Tank storage comes from South Gate Engineering, Parker Boiler, and RBI; venting systems from Duravent (DuraStack, FasNSeal) and Schebler. Boiler accessories include Advantage Controls, Barnes and Jones steam traps, JJM condensate neutralizers, and Spirotherm separators. Temp-a-Trim provides auto air density trimming for efficiency gains. Prepackaged skid systems offer turnkey single-point connection solutions. Their integrated approach combines equipment sales with design, installation, rental support, maintenance programs, and 24/7 emergency services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boiler Equipment Sales Sale of new and used boilers, water heaters, burners, controls, and related boiler equipment to commercial and industrial customers. San Jose Boiler Works acts as authorized manufacturer representative for brands including RBI, Parker Boiler, Powermaster, and Weishaupt.
• Boiler Repair Services Factory-authorized warranty repair service and general boiler repairs including blower repair, boiler re-tubing, burner repairs, code welding, and refractory repair. Carries National Board 'R' certificate ensuring vessel welding meets current ASME standards.
• Annual Maintenance Program Comprehensive annual maintenance subscription including annual tune-up, quarterly service, priority service access for routine repairs, after-hours emergency hotline, 10% discount on parts orders, and 5% discount on additional service calls.
• Commercial Boiler Rentals Rental of commercial hot water and steam outdoor boiler rentals ranging from 300,000 Btu input to 10 million Btu input. Units are skid mounted and pre-piped for single-point connection and immediate delivery.
• Boiler Parts and Accessories Sales Sale of boiler parts, accessories, controls, and equipment from all major manufacturers. Maintains the largest in-stock parts inventory in Northern California with parts counter open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for pickup and immediate delivery.
• BoilerView Communications Systems Proprietary BoilerView product line including Alarm, Lite, ModBus, Lead Lag, and Gateway variants for remote monitoring of boilers, alarm points, and integration with BAS systems. Cellular-based alerts via text and email, with BACnet and ModBus integration for commercial and industrial boiler control systems.
• Boiler Training Seminars and Events FREE RBI training seminars conducted at the company's state-of-the-art training facility and lunch-and-learn sessions launched in 2016 to educate customers on innovations in the boiler industry and equipment operation.
• Custom Prepackaged Skid Systems Factory skid-mounted, pre-piped packaged systems designed for single-point connection including steam, hydronic heating, domestic/process hot water, and domestic pressure booster configurations. Used to simplify installation and reduce on-site labor costs.
• Emission Compliance Services Combustion tuning, emissions testing, and low NOx/ultra low NOx burner retrofits to help customers comply with Bay Area AQMD Regulation 9 Rule 7 and California emission standards.
• 24-Hour Emergency Boiler Service Round-the-clock emergency boiler service for existing customers with prioritized response, including emergency on-site assistance for boiler failure analysis, replacement, and assessment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest boiler parts inventory in Northern California - immediate availability
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• RBIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized manufacturer representative for RBI boiler products including the Fusion condensing boiler (up to 99% efficiency) and FlexCore Symmetrical Firetube condensing boilers.
• Parker BoilercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized representative for Parker Boiler products including TC condensing boilers (up to 99.7% efficiency), steam boilers, and deaerators.
• WeishauptcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized provider of Weishaupt burner systems offering dual-fuel and Low NOx capabilities ranging from 3,000,000 to 58,000,000 BTU.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationCombustion controls including LMV5 and LMV3 burner management systems, parallel positioning systems, and O2 trim controls.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationFlame safeguard controls, combustion controls, and smart automation technology for commercial and industrial boiler operations.
• FireyecoreTechnology or IntegrationFlame safeguard and combustion control systems with over 70 years of experience in safe and reliable boiler integration.
• Webster EngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUltra Low NOx burners and Temp-a-Trim auto air density trim system for improved combustion efficiency.
• Cain IndustriesstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteam and hot water boiler condensing economizers for recovering lost BTUs from exhaust stacks.
• Armstrong Fluid TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesign Envelope vertical multistage boosters and Design Envelope 4300 series pumps for energy efficient fluid management.
• Fabtek AerostandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoiler feed systems including stainless steel condensate transfer systems, boiler feed units, and custom skid mounted pre-piped systems.
• Diversified Heat TransferstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShell and tube, plate and frame, and brazed plate heat exchangers for heat recovery technology.
• DuraventstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStack and chimney products including DuraStack modular double-wall positive pressure chimney and FasNSeal W2 double-wall venting system.
• PowermastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHot water and high or low pressure steam fire tube boilers with capacity up to 1500 BHP and maximum operating pressure of 300 PSI.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WARE Inc. Boiler water treatment and service specialist offering chemistry, equipment, and consulting for commercial and industrial boiler systems. Comparable to SJBW in the recurring maintenance and parts/service layer, with overlap in the BAS integration and controls space.
• R.F. MacDonald Co. California-headquartered boiler sales, service, parts, and rental company serving the Western U.S. with multi-brand representation. Closest direct peer to SJBW in terms of business model, geography, and customer mix across commercial, industrial, and institutional segments.
• Powerhouse Boiler Equipment: New and used boiler sales and rental provider serving industrial customers with packaged boiler solutions. Directly comparable on equipment supply, rentals, and parts; less of a fit on the long-tail maintenance contract business.
• Indeck Power Equipment Company: Industrial boiler manufacturer and rental fleet operator offering new equipment, rentals, and aftermarket services. Comparable to SJBW in rental and service revenue streams, though it operates as an OEM rather than as a multi-brand representative.
• Nationwide Boiler Inc. California-based supplier of new and rental boilers, parts, and service to industrial and commercial customers nationwide. Directly comparable to SJBW's combination of equipment sales, rental fleet, and aftermarket service, though with broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Global Corporation: Global HVAC, refrigeration, and building automation incumbent with extensive service and controls offerings. Overlaps with SJBW in commercial heating controls and BAS integration but operates at a fundamentally different scale and scope.
• Cleaver-Brooks: One of the largest North American manufacturers of boilers and integrated boiler room systems, with a national sales and service network. Competes with SJBW on equipment supply and aftermarket service but as a vertically integrated OEM rather than a multi-brand rep.
• Burnham Commercial: Commercial and industrial boiler manufacturer serving institutions, healthcare, and government with a national sales and service channel. Comparable to SJBW on the institutional/government customer base and on combustion equipment, but operates as a manufacturer rather than a rep.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and building climate controls incumbent with service, retrofit, and energy services divisions. Competes with SJBW for institutional and commercial HVAC/boiler service contracts but as a broad portfolio player rather than a boiler specialist.
• Bryan Steam LLC: Manufacturer of fire-tube boilers and boiler systems sold through a rep network. Overlaps with SJBW in commercial and industrial boiler supply and is referenced in SJBW's own customer case studies as a brand represented/serviced.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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