What Elmco Stewart - Phoenix does

Elmco Stewart, Inc. is a manufacturer's representative firm founded in 1945 and headquartered in City of Industry, California, with a regional office in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm represents manufacturers of specification-oriented commercial plumbing, mechanical, and industrial products, acting as an outsourced regional sales channel that connects manufacturers with a network of 30+ plumbing and mechanical distributors across Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona. Represented principals include Acorn Engineering, Chronomite, Murdock Manufacturing, MGI Controls, Ashland Pump, Canfield Technologies, and Jomar Valve, covering product categories such as valves, water coolers and bottle fillers, pumps, fixtures, controls, and specialty plumbing components.

The firm's revenue model is commission-based: Elmco Stewart earns sales commissions on orders placed by distributors and contractors within its assigned territory, operating on quote-based pricing with quotations valid for 30 days. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining outside territory representatives who maintain distributor and contractor relationships, engineered/applied sales for specification-driven deals, showroom sales, and an inside sales team that handles quotations, order entry, and customer service. The firm maintains membership in eight industry associations (ASHRAE, ASPE, AIM/R, CPMCA, DBIA, IAPMO, PHCC, WIOPS) to support specification influence and contractor relationships.

Elmco Stewart is a privately held subsidiary of Morris Group International, Inc., a diversified conglomerate that also built and maintains the firm's website. Family-led management includes Ron Stewart (President), Chase Stewart (Outside/Inside Sales), and Blake Schwanbeck (General Manager of Arizona operations). The Terms & Conditions reference affiliated entities including Elmco Swords, Inc., Elmco & Associates, Inc., and Elmco Silver State, indicating a multi-entity corporate structure under the Morris Group umbrella. The firm does not sell direct to end users, has no proprietary technology platform, and has not disclosed revenue or funding information.

Name

Elmco Stewart - Phoenix

Legal name

Elmco Stewart, Inc.

Website

https://elmcostewart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elmco Stewart is a manufacturer's representative firm, founded in 1945 and based in City of Industry, CA with a Phoenix, AZ office. It represents plumbing, mechanical, and industrial product manufacturers and connects them with distributors across Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona on a commission basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix, AZ

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Manufacturer's Representative Commission: Elmco Stewart operates as a manufacturer's representative earning commissions on sales of plumbing, mechanical, and industrial products. The company represents world-renowned quality plumbing and mechanical product manufacturers and works with distributors in Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Elmco Stewart operates as an independent manufacturer's representative firm connecting manufacturers of specification-oriented commercial plumbing, mechanical, and industrial products with regional distributors in Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona. The firm maintains a field sales team covering territories, an inside sales team for quotations and order processing, and engineered/applied sales and showroom sales channels. Revenue is earned through commissions on the sales of the represented product lines moved through the established distributor network.

Product overview

Elmco Stewart is a manufacturer's representative firm, not a product manufacturer. The company provides expert representation and service for manufacturers of specification-oriented commercial plumbing, mechanical, and industrial products. Their portfolio consists of products and brands from their manufacturer partners, including water coolers and bottle fillers (Murdock, H2O-toGo!®), valve solutions (Jomar Valve), engineering products (Acorn Engineering), and various other plumbing and mechanical products from their represented manufacturers including Chronomite, MGI Controls, Ashland Pump, Canfield Metals, and many others listed in their line cards for Southern California and Arizona territories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manufacturer Representation Services Sales representation and territory coverage connecting manufacturers of specification-oriented commercial plumbing, mechanical, and industrial products with plumbing and mechanical distributors across Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona. Services include outside sales, inside sales, engineered/applied sales, showroom sales, quotations, and order processing.
• Acorn Engineering Product Lines Commercial and industrial plumbing fixtures represented on behalf of Acorn Engineering for the Southern California and Arizona territories.
• Chronomite Product Lines Instant hot water solutions and related plumbing products represented on behalf of Chronomite.
• Murdock Manufacturing Product Lines Water coolers and related plumbing products from Murdock Manufacturing, including the H2O-to-Go! indoor bottle fillers that provide endless refreshing water when combined with Murdock Water Coolers.
• MGI Controls Product Lines Control products for the plumbing and mechanical space represented on behalf of MGI Controls.
• Ashland Pump Product Lines Pump products and pumping solutions represented on behalf of Ashland Pump for plumbing and industrial applications.
• Canfield Metals Product Lines Metal products and specification-oriented commercial plumbing and mechanical products represented on behalf of Canfield Technologies (Canfield Metals).
• Jomar Valve Product Lines Extensive lineup of dynamic, high quality valve solutions for plumbing, HVAC, natural gas, industrial, and actuation applications represented on behalf of Jomar Valve.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Acorn EngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing manufacturer partnership for specification-oriented commercial plumbing products. Acorn Engineering produces commercial and industrial plumbing fixtures.
• ChronomitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer partner producing instant hot water solutions and related plumbing products.
• MurdockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing manufacturer partnership for water coolers and plumbing products, including the H2O-to-Go! indoor bottle fillers.
• MGI ControlscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer partner for control products in the plumbing and mechanical space.
• Ashland PumpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer partner for pumping solutions in plumbing and industrial applications.
• Canfield Technologies (Canfield Metals)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer partner for specification-oriented commercial plumbing and mechanical products.
• Jomar ValvecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer partner for valve solutions in plumbing, HVAC, natural gas, industrial, and actuation industries.
• ASHRAEminorOthersIndustry association membership providing access to heating, refrigerating, air-conditioning engineers professionals.
• ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers)minorOthersAssociation membership connecting with plumbing engineers, designers, contractors, code officials, and manufacturers.
• AIM/R (Association of Independent Manufacturers' Representatives)minorOthersNational trade association benefiting independent sales representatives in plumbing, HVAC/R, and related industries.
• IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)minorOthersAssociation membership providing code development assistance, education, and quality assurance programs.
• PHCC (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association)minorOthersNational association for plumbing and HVAC professionals with over 3,500 contractor members.
• Morris Group International, InccoreOthersParent company that built the Elmco website. Related corporate entity providing digital services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Winsupply: U.S. wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and related products operating local companies across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-state plumbing/mechanical distribution competitor operating in overlapping markets.
• Mueller Industries: Manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plumbing products serving plumbing/mechanical distributors. Comparable as a manufacturer-principal in the same plumbing supply channel.
• Core & Main: Public U.S. distributor of water, sewer, and plumbing products and an Elmco Stewart distributor partner. Comparable as a large-scale distribution counterpart in the same Southwestern markets.
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: Manufacturer of plumbing and water management products (SharkBite, EZ-FLO). Comparable as a plumbing product manufacturer whose brands are sold through the same distributor ecosystem.
• Morris Group International: Parent conglomerate of Elmco Stewart that operates multiple plumbing and mechanical product brands globally. Comparable as the overarching corporate platform that owns and supports Elmco Stewart's manufacturer-partner relationships.
• Hajoca Corporation: Large U.S. plumbing and industrial pipe, valves, and fittings distributor and named Elmco Stewart customer. Comparable as a downstream distributor whose orders drive Elmco's commissions.
• Watts Water Technologies: Manufacturer of plumbing, flow control, and water treatment products globally. Comparable as a manufacturer principal whose products move through the same distributor channels Elmco Stewart represents.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest U.S. plumbing and HVAC distributor and a key customer of Elmco Stewart. Comparable as a major distribution channel that the rep serves, and as a benchmark for scale in the same plumbing/mechanical market.

Regional players

• Reece Limited: Australia/NZ-focused plumbing and bathroom products distributor and an Elmco Stewart distributor partner. Comparable as a regional plumbing distributor in Elmco's network, though operating in a different geography.

Others

• AIM/R (Association of Independent Manufacturers' Representatives): National trade association for independent manufacturer's reps in plumbing, HVAC/R, and related industries; Elmco Stewart is a member. Comparable as an industry ecosystem/network through which peer independent rep firms operate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elmco-stewart-phx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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