SPEARS MFG CO

What SPEARS MFG CO does

Spears Manufacturing Co. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of PVC and Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) plastic pipe fittings, valves, and accessories, headquartered in Hazleton, Pennsylvania with approximately 124 employees. The company operates through five primary branded product lines: FlameGuard® (CPVC fire sprinkler systems), EverTUFF® CTS CPVC (hot and cold water distribution), EverTUFF® TURF™ (irrigation and turf piping), LabWaste® (corrosive waste drainage for laboratory and industrial facilities), and OceanTUFF® (CPVC marine drainage). Underlying technology includes specialized CPVC/PVC material formulations, push-to-connect (GripLoc™) and gasket-sealed torque-controlled (TorqueSafe™) connection systems, low-VOC solvent cements, and dimension-specific pipe schedules (CTS, Schedule 40/80) validated through ABS Type Approvals and U.S. Coast Guard certifications for marine/offshore use.

Name

SPEARS MFG CO

Legal name

Spears Manufacturing Co.

Website

https://spearsmfg.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PVC and CPVC Plastic Pipe Fittings and Valves

NAICS

Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122), Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Process & Chemical-Resistant Pipe Systems (CPVC/PVDF/PP) (IMANADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG), Irrigation & Agricultural Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAE), Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC)

Keywords

• PVC pipe fittings
• CPVC valves
• Fire sprinkler systems
• Corrosive waste drainage
• Marine drainage systems

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Pipe Fittings and Valves Sales: Manufacturing and sale of PVC and CPVC plastic pipe fittings and valves for plumbing, fire protection, industrial, and marine applications through distributor network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Spears Manufacturing designs and produces PVC and CPVC plastic pipe fittings, valves, and complementary accessories for plumbing, fire protection, irrigation, laboratory/industrial corrosive waste, and marine/offshore applications. Its portfolio is organized into application-specific branded lines (FlameGuard®, EverTUFF® CTS CPVC, EverTUFF® TURF™, LabWaste®, OceanTUFF®) sold through authorized distributors and contractors.

Product overview

Spears Manufacturing is a manufacturer of PVC and CPVC plastic pipe fittings and valves serving multiple industries including fire protection, plumbing, irrigation, laboratory waste, and marine applications. The company offers a portfolio of branded product lines: FlameGuard® for fire sprinkler systems, EverTUFF® CTS CPVC for water distribution, EverTUFF® TURF™ for irrigation, LabWaste® for corrosive waste drainage, and OceanTUFF® for marine drainage systems. These products are complemented by a range of accessories including cements, primers, and transition adapters. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and marine/offshore market segments through a network of distributors and contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FlameGuard: CPVC Fire Sprinkler Products
• EverTuff
• EverTuff TURF
• LabWaste
• OceanTuff

Products and services

• FlameGuard® CPVC Fire Sprinkler Products CPVC-based fire sprinkler piping system including fittings, head adapters, valves, and accessories for residential and commercial fire protection installations, sold to fire protection contractors through authorized distributors.
• EverTUFF® CTS CPVC CPVC CTS (Copper Tube Size) fittings, valves, pipe, and cement for hot and cold water distribution in residential and commercial plumbing, sold to plumbing contractors through plumbing supply distributors.
• EverTUFF® TURF™ PVC Irrigation Products PVC irrigation and turf management piping products including fittings, swing joints, and clamp-on saddles for landscape, golf course, and commercial irrigation water distribution, sold through irrigation supply distributors.
• LabWaste® Corrosive Waste Drainage System CPVC-based drainage system with chemical-resistant pipe, fittings, and neutralization tanks designed to transport corrosive, acid, and chemical waste from laboratories and industrial facilities, sold to lab designers, plant engineers, and specifying contractors.
• OceanTUFF® CPVC Marine Drainage System CPVC marine drainage system with ABS and USCG approvals for shipboard and offshore platform corrosive waste management, sold to shipbuilders, naval architects, and offshore operators via marine supply distributors.
• EverTUFF® CPVC Schedule 40 & 80 Pipe & Fittings (Marine) Industrial-grade CPVC Schedule 40 and 80 pipe and fittings for marine and offshore water distribution and process piping, supplied to shipbuilders and offshore operators through marine distributors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Marine systems meet ABS Type Approval standards and USCG compliance requirements

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Charlotte Pipe and Foundry: One of the largest U.S. manufacturers of plastic pipe and fittings (PVC, CPVC) for plumbing, irrigation, and industrial uses. Directly comparable as a domestic competitor in plastic pressure pipe, DWV fittings, and CPVC plumbing product categories that overlap with Spears' EverTUFF and TURF lines.
• NIBCO: U.S. manufacturer of flow control products including CPVC and PVC valves and fittings for plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Comparable as a direct competitor in CPVC valves, fittings, and water distribution systems overlapping with Spears' EverTUFF CTS portfolio.
• IPEX (Aliaxis): North American subsidiary of Aliaxis specializing in thermoplastic piping systems for plumbing, industrial, municipal, and specialty applications. Comparable as a direct competitor in CPVC and PVC pressure piping, particularly in industrial process and chemical-resistant pipe where Spears' LabWaste and OceanTUFF compete.
• GF Piping Systems (Georg Fischer): Global manufacturer of plastic (PVC, CPVC, PP, PVDF) pipe, fittings, valves, and actuators for industrial, chemical, and building services. Directly comparable across Spears' specialty CPVC industrial and marine product lines, with overlapping chemical-resistance and corrosion-resistant value propositions.
• Asahi/America: U.S. distributor and manufacturer of thermoplastic fluid handling systems (PP, PVDF, CPVC, ECTFE) for chemical, industrial, and corrosive waste applications. Closely comparable to Spears' LabWaste and marine CPVC lines where chemical resistance and specialty certifications drive specification.
• Uponor: Manufacturer of PEX, CPVC, and PP-R plumbing and heating pipe systems serving residential and commercial construction. Comparable as a competitor in residential/commercial water distribution, an adjacent category to Spears' EverTUFF CTS CPVC offering.
• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: Manufacturer of plumbing fittings, valves, and water control products (brands include SharkBite, Cash Acme). Comparable as a competitor in plumbing fittings, push-to-connect technology, and water distribution categories that overlap with Spears' GripLoc and EverTUFF CTS lines.
• Viega: Manufacturer of press-fit and push-fit plumbing, heating, and fire protection fittings. Comparable as a competitor in plumbing and fire protection fittings where installer-friendly mechanical connection technologies compete with Spears' GripLoc and TorqueSafe products.

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Industries: Diversified U.S. manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic plumbing and HVAC products, including CPVC fittings. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in plastic fittings for plumbing and industrial markets overlapping with Spears' portfolio.
• Watts Water Technologies: Global manufacturer of water safety and flow control products for plumbing, irrigation, and water treatment. Comparable as a broad incumbent in water distribution, plumbing fittings, and valves where Spears' EverTUFF and TURF products are specified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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