GGB Ventures International, Inc.

What GGB Ventures International, Inc. does

GGB Ventures International, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned industrial distribution company founded in 1946 and headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. The company facilitates factory-direct products across three verticals: foodservice, plumbing, and marine industries. Its core product lines include MirOil frying oil management systems (filter machines, reusable filters, FryPowder and FryLiquid antioxidants, and auto-inject metering pumps for factory frying), T&S Brass plumbing hardware (pre-rinse units, faucets, spray valves), OEM marine hardware (316SS/304SS cleats, deck fills, hinges, rail fittings, and boat ladders), and foodservice hardware components (foot inserts, equipment legs, cabinet hardware, pot hooks). Additionally, the company offers custom manufacturing services utilizing investment casting, metal forming, and extrusion processes through relationships with 5+ foundries in Asia, serving the North American OEM marketplace in stainless steel, aluminum, zinc (zamak), and injection-molded polymers.

The business operates primarily through a B2B distribution model with no publicly disclosed pricing. Revenue is generated via product sales to OEM builders, foodservice dealers/wholesalers (including GFS, Russell Hendrix, Igloo Food Equipment, and Doyon), food processors, restaurants, and boat manufacturers. Cambia Distribution serves as the authorized online dealer for T&S, MirOil, and marine products, enabling digital purchasing. The company's customer segments are organized horizontally across four primary groups: Food Equipment OEM Builders, Marine OEM (Boat Builders), Food Service Dealers/Wholesalers, and Restaurants and Processors.

Currently owned by Vicki and Paul Venchiarutti, the company maintains a lean team of approximately 6 employees and has operated continuously since 1946 with no disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or institutional investment. Its key strategic partnerships include long-standing relationships with MirOil (since 1973), T&S Brass, and Asian foundry partners, supported by a bilingual (English/French) website presence across Canada and the USA.

Name

GGB Ventures International, Inc.

Legal name

GGB Ventures International Inc.

Website

https://ggbventures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GGB Ventures International is a third-generation, family-owned Canadian distributor founded in 1946 that facilitates factory-direct foodservice, plumbing, and marine hardware products to OEM builders, dealers, and restaurants across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Distribution

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Private-Label / Own-Brand Broadline Distributors (AFAIAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAJ)

Keywords

• Foodservice hardware distribution
• Frying oil management systems
• Marine OEM hardware
• Plumbing hardware supply
• Custom metal manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaughan

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Distribution: Distribution and facilitation of factory-direct products for the foodservice, plumbing, and marine industries. Products include plumbing hardware, marine hardware, foodservice hardware, and custom manufacturing services. Revenue generated through product sales to OEM builders, dealers, processors, and restaurants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GGB Ventures International is a third-generation family-owned distribution company that facilitates factory-direct products across three industries: foodservice, plumbing, and marine. Its core offerings include MirOil frying oil management solutions (filter machines, reusable filters, filter pots, FryPowder and FryLiquid antioxidants), T&S Brass plumbing hardware (pre-rinse units, faucets, spray valves, pot fillers), OEM 316/304 stainless steel marine hardware (cleats, ladders, deck fills, hinges), foodservice hardware components (foot inserts, equipment legs, cabinet hardware), and custom manufacturing services using investment casting, metal forming, and extrusion for OEM clients.

Product overview

GGB Ventures International is a third-generation family company (founded 1946) operating as a distribution and facilitation company for factory-direct products across three core industries: foodservice, plumbing, and marine. The product portfolio centers on four main categories: (1) MirOil Frying Oil Management Solutions — including filter machines (BD/BS/HD/HS/MOD/MOS/HOD/HOS Series), reusable filters (EZ-Flow, Oil-Polishing, Retro-Fit Basin, Pump-Out), filter pots, and oil stabilizers (FryPowder and FryLiquid); (2) T&S Brass Plumbing Hardware — water-efficient pre-rinse units, faucets, spray valves, and accessories; (3) OEM Marine Hardware — 316/304 stainless steel boat hardware including ladders, cleats, deck fills, hinges, and rail fittings; (4) Foodservice Hardware — foot inserts, equipment legs, cabinet hardware. Additionally, the company offers Custom Manufacturing services utilizing investment casting, metal forming, and extrusion for engineered components in stainless steel, aluminum, zinc (zamak), and injection-molded polymers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MirOil Frying Oil Management Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves up to 40% of frying oil through FryPowder use
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MirOilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGB has been facilitating MirOil products in Canada since 1973. MirOil pioneered reusable filtration and natural antioxidants for frying oil. GGB distributes MirOil filter pots, transfer pots, filter machines, and FryPowder/Fryliquid antioxidant products. Products are designed around the safety and efficiency of frying.
• T&S BrasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGB facilitates T&S Brass products in Canada. T&S is the pioneer of plumbing equipment for the restaurant industry and has perfected low-flow spray valves for over 70 years. Products include pre-rinse units, faucets, spray valves with AB1953 compliant low-lead initiatives.
• Cambia DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized online dealer for GGB products including T&S products, frying oil management products, and OEM marine hardware. Located in Canada, provides seamless online purchasing experience for customers.
• Asian Foundries (5+)coreTechnology or IntegrationGGB has bridged relationships with foundries in Asia who specialize in Investment Cast, Formed metal and Plastic components for the North American OEM marketplace. Marine division works with more than 5 foundries in Asia for stainless steel, aluminum, zinc (zamak), and injection-molded polymers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boelter: Boelter is a major foodservice equipment, supply, and tabletop distributor serving restaurants and hospitality operators across North America—comparable to GGB's foodservice hardware division in target customer, channel model, and product category breadth.
• Edward Don & Company: Edward Don is one of the largest US foodservice equipment distributors, supplying restaurants and institutions with kitchen equipment, supplies, and tabletop products. It operates a much broader portfolio but shares GGB's foodservice dealer/wholesaler distribution model and customer base.
• Perko: Perko is an established manufacturer and distributor of marine hardware including navigation lights, cleats, deck hardware, and hardware accessories for OEM boat builders—comparable to GGB's marine division as a larger incumbent serving the same OEM customer base with similar stainless steel products.
• Signicast: Signicast is one of North America's largest investment casting manufacturers producing complex metal components for industrial OEMs—overlapping with GGB's investment casting and metal forming capabilities in process technology and customer type, though Signicast operates at meaningfully greater scale.
• Dynacast: Dynacast is a global manufacturer of precision engineered metal components using die casting, investment casting, and metal injection molding—comparable to GGB's custom manufacturing division in production technology (casting/metal forming) and OEM customer orientation, though at significantly larger scale.
• Clark Foodservice Equipment: Clark Foodservice Equipment is a regional foodservice equipment and supply distributor serving restaurants and institutional kitchens across multiple US states—sharing GGB's foodservice distribution model and customer base, though with a larger footprint and broader product assortment.

Direct peers

• Sea-Dog Line: Sea-Dog Line manufactures and distributes a broad line of marine hardware (cleats, deck hardware, fasteners, accessories) to marine OEMs and dealers across North America—directly comparable to GGB's marine division in product range and customer base.
• Edson International: Edson International is a marine hardware manufacturer/distributor specializing in stainless steel steering, pumps, and deck hardware for boat builders and OEMs—overlapping with GGB's marine division in materials (316SS), customer segment (OEM boat builders), and distribution approach.
• Whitecap Marine: Whitecap is a leading direct-to-customer distributor of marine hardware including cleats, hinges, rail fittings, and stainless steel deck components—directly overlapping with GGB's OEM marine hardware catalog in product category, target buyer (boat builders), and B2B distribution model.

Others

• T&S Brass: T&S Brass is GGB's principal supplier and the original pioneer of commercial foodservice plumbing equipment including pre-rinse units and spray valves. As GGB's exclusive Canadian facilitator of T&S products, T&S is best classified as a supplier/partner in the same foodservice plumbing category rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ggb-ventures-international-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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