What WATTMASTER CONTROLS INC does

WATTMASTER CONTROLS INC is a small privately held industrial controls firm headquartered in Parkville, Missouri, with 28 employees. The name and the "controls" descriptor in the company title indicate the business operates in the HVAC, building automation, or industrial controls domain, but the input data provides no specific product catalog, service offering breakdown, customer profile, geographic footprint beyond the single Missouri location, or revenue mechanics for WATTMASTER itself. No management team, ownership commentary, funding history, certifications, partnership disclosures, or technology stack details are available for the company in the supplied data.

The aggregated input corpus is predominantly populated with information about a much larger, publicly traded commercial HVAC manufacturer headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma (NASDAQ-listed, multi-state manufacturing footprint, thousands of employees, broad product portfolio spanning rooftop units, heat pumps, air handling units, and data center cooling). That material does not match WATTMASTER's firmographic profile (28 employees, Parkville, Missouri, private) and cannot be reliably attributed to WATTMASTER for analytical purposes. Consequently, the substantive business description for WATTMASTER is limited to what the firmographic record supports: a small Missouri-based controls firm with no further verified operational detail in this data set.

Name

WATTMASTER CONTROLS INC

Legal name

AAON, Inc.

Website

https://wattmastercontrols.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WATTMASTER CONTROLS INC is a privately held, 28-employee industrial controls firm headquartered in Parkville, Missouri, operating in the HVAC/building controls space; the input data provides no further verified product, customer, or revenue detail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB), Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC equipment
• Rooftop units
• Air-source heat pumps
• Air handling units
• Industrial climate solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales: Manufacturing and sale of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment including rooftop units, air handling units, heat pumps, split systems, condensing units, and custom solutions. Products are sold through an authorized representative network.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Service: Replacement parts, warranty services, and technical support for installed equipment. Parts are available exclusively through authorized representatives via the Parts Store portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

WATTMASTER CONTROLS INC designs, manufactures, and sells engineered commercial and industrial HVAC equipment — including packaged rooftop units (RQ, RN, RZ Series), split systems, air handling units (M2, V3), self-contained systems (SA, SB), condensing units (CF), air-source heat pumps (Alpha Class), geothermal/water-source heat pumps, dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), advanced controls (Stratus), and BASX specialty cooling for data centers and cleanrooms. Products are configured to project specification and sold primarily through a national network of independent sales representatives serving engineers, contractors, and commercial building operators.

Product overview

AAON is a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment offering highly configurable solutions. The product portfolio includes Packaged Rooftop Units (RQ, RN, RZ Series), Split Systems, Air Handling Units (M2, V3 Series), Self-Contained Systems (SA, SB Series), Condensing Units (CF Series), Heat Pumps including air-source and geothermal configurations (Alpha Class), Controls (Stratus), and Geothermal systems. BASX brand adds data center cooling, cleanroom systems, and custom modular HVAC solutions. The company also provides dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), energy recovery units, and aftermarket parts and service support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alpha Class: High-performance air-source heat pump product line available from 2-70 tons with Eco, Pro, and Extreme series
• Delta Class
• Stratus
• AAONAIRE
• NAIC (Norman Asbjornson Innovation Center)

Products and services

• RQ Series Packaged Rooftop Units Light commercial rooftop climate control units from 2-5 tons, designed to be installed on building roofs and configured to project specifications for small commercial applications. Sold through authorized sales representatives to commercial building operators and contractors.
• RN Series Packaged Rooftop Units Commercial packaged rooftop units ranging from 6 to 140 tons with various efficiency options, refrigerant options including low-GWP R-454B, and gas/electric or electric heat configurations. Configured to project specifications and sold through authorized sales representatives.
• RZ Series Semi-Custom Packaged Rooftop Units Semi-custom large-tonnage packaged rooftops from 45 to 261 tons, factory-matched to project specifications. Available with multiple efficiency, heat, and refrigerant options including low-GWP R-454B. Sold through the authorized sales representative network for large commercial applications.
• SA Series Self-Contained Systems Self-contained systems that integrate a compressor, condenser, evaporator, and blower into a single unit for indoor climate control. Configured to project specifications and used by commercial customers requiring compact, single-package conditioning.
• SB Series Self-Contained Systems Self-contained commercial systems with integrated compressor, condenser, evaporator, and blower configurations, configured to specification for indoor commercial air conditioning applications.
• H3 Series Commercial HVAC Equipment Heavy-duty commercial HVAC equipment line designed for demanding applications and configured to project specifications. Sold through authorized representatives.
• CF Series Condensing Units Outdoor condensing units designed as part of a split system to provide condensing and refrigeration capacity to indoor air handlers. Configured to specification and sold through authorized representatives.
• M2 Series Modular Air Handling Units Modular air handling units for precise commercial conditioning. Configured to project specifications with available energy recovery, providing precise humidity and temperature control for buildings.
• V3 Series Vertical Air Handling Units Vertical air handling units configured to project specifications for indoor air handling in commercial buildings.
• Split Systems Split systems comprising separate indoor and outdoor units for commercial heating and cooling. Configured to project specifications with various efficiency, heat, and refrigerant options.
• Alpha Class Air-Source Heat Pumps Air-source heat pumps from 2 to 70 tons for commercial projects, providing efficient all-electric heating and cooling. Available in ECO, PRO, and EXTREME tiers, with capability for simultaneous electric and gas heating in dual-fuel configuration. Configured to project specifications and sold through authorized representatives.
• Geothermal and Water-Source Heat Pumps Water-source and geothermal heat pumps using water or ground loops as the energy exchange medium for efficient commercial heating and cooling. Configured to project specifications and sold through authorized representatives.
• Alpha Class Next Generation Cold-Climate Heat Pumps Next-generation Alpha Class models broadening cold-climate capability for commercial air-source heat pump operation, including operation at very low outdoor temperatures.
• Stratus Advanced HVAC Control System Advanced commercial HVAC control system featuring a color touchscreen for system management across the product line. Sold alongside packaged HVAC equipment through authorized representatives.
• Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS) DOAS systems providing dedicated 100% outside air to commercial spaces for fresh-air management with available energy recovery. Configured to project specifications and sold through authorized representatives.
• BASX Precision Climate Solutions Custom and modular precision cooling solutions for data centers, cleanrooms, and life-sciences facilities, including custom air handling, modular cleanroom systems, and integrated process cooling. Sold directly to specialized project owners.
• ECAT Selection Software Engineer-focused selection software used to specify and configure HVAC equipment for commercial projects, supporting integration of efficiency, heat, refrigerant, and energy-recovery options.
• Aftermarket Parts and Service Aftermarket OEM parts, accessories, and service documentation distributed through an online parts portal (parts.aaon.com) and authorized local distributors to support installed commercial HVAC equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• AAON Alpha Class heat pumps deliver AHRI-certified heating COP up to 4.06 and cooling IEER values up to 22.8
• +5 more outcomes

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• XOicoreTechnology or Integration · 2 April 2024Strategic partnership with XOi, a leader in technician-first technology solutions. XOi's field intelligence platform provides AAON technicians with equipment data at their fingertips, connecting the full lifecycle of AAON equipment from manufacturing to replacement. The partnership optimizes warranty workflows and helps technicians complete jobs more efficiently with 100% approval rate reported for completed warranty claims.
• DOE (Department of Energy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAON partners with the Department of Energy to accelerate commercial heat pump technology and adoption. AAON passed DOE's Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge with simultaneous dual fuel technology, demonstrating industry-leading performance.
• MicrosoftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAON leadership joined Microsoft and Argano to explore AI-powered service operations, demonstrating interest in advanced technology for operational excellence.
• BASX SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by AAON in 2021, BASX Solutions (Redmond, Oregon) is an industry leader in manufacturing high-efficiency data center cooling solutions, cleanroom systems, custom HVAC systems and modular solutions. Enables vertical integration for data center and cleanroom applications. Groundbreaking on new 36,000 sq ft weld shop in 2023.
• Retrospec FilmscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCreative video content partner producing AAON Films including award-winning pieces like AAON Boundless (ADDY Gold) and AAON Innovation. Partnership has produced multiple award-winning video campaigns.
• Clean Environments / BASXcoreTechnology or IntegrationBASX Solutions brand serving clean environments including data centers, cleanrooms, and critical infrastructure with high-fidelity environmental control for precise industry requirements.
• AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute)minorOthersAAON references AHRI resources for A2L refrigerant transition guidance, including video series and interactive building code maps. AHRI is the industry trade association providing standards and guidance.
• AMCA InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationAMCA (Air Movement and Control Association) provides laboratory accreditation for the Norman Asbjornson Innovation Center (NAIC). AAON's NAIC achieved AMCA 210 Airflow Performance and AMCA 300 Sound Performance accreditation, one of only 13 labs in North America with both accreditations.
• The Sustainability Alliance (formerly Sustainable Tulsa)coreOthersNon-profit organization providing sustainability tracking and assessment tools. AAON participates in Scor3card program and has achieved Platinum level four consecutive years (2020-2023). Winner of Bellmon Award Best Overall in 2023.
• Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO)minorOthersLEDCO approved support for AAON's $40 million expansion plan at Longview facility in 2023, including 230,000 sq ft addition and approximately 250 new jobs.
• CopelandcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership powering Alpha Class EXTREME SERIES heat pump technology. Partnership enables next-generation heat pump performance with advanced compressor technology.

Scale indicators14 records

Direct peers

• Carrier Global: Major commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and building controls manufacturer with overlapping product lines including rooftop units, chillers, and heat pumps. Comparable end-market exposure across healthcare, data centers, and commercial real estate.
• Modine Manufacturing: Manufacturer of heat transfer and HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center applications, including liquid cooling. Closest peer to AAON's BASX data center cooling business and coil product line.
• Lennox International: Manufacturer of commercial and residential HVAC including rooftop units, split systems, and heat pumps. Direct competitor in the light-to-medium commercial rooftop category where AAON's RQ and RN series compete.
• Trane Technologies: Global leader in commercial and industrial HVAC, including rooftop units, chillers, and air handlers sold through commercial channels. Closest direct competitor in size and product breadth, with a much larger global service network.
• Rheem Manufacturing: Manufacturer of commercial and residential heating, cooling, and water heating products. Comparable product breadth across commercial HVAC and a similar channel-driven go-to-market in the U.S.
• Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US: Joint venture focused on variable refrigerant flow and commercial heat pump systems, including cold-climate VRF. Direct competitor to AAON's Alpha Class heat pump portfolio, particularly in electrification.
• Daikin Applied: U.S. arm of Daikin Industries offering commercial HVAC including rooftop units, chillers, and air handlers. Competes in the same rep-channel distribution model and broad commercial end markets.

Others

• Johnson Controls: Diversified building solutions provider with HVAC equipment plus an industry-leading building automation platform. Overlaps with AAON's Stratus controls strategy and broader commercial HVAC portfolio.

Emerging players

• Vertiv Holdings: Specialist in data center critical infrastructure including liquid cooling and precision thermal management. Most direct emerging competitor to AAON's BASX data center cooling franchise, with deeper hyperscaler relationships.
• Stulz USA: Manufacturer of precision air conditioning and liquid cooling for data centers and critical environments. Niche competitor in the same data center cooling category where AAON/BASX is gaining share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AAONHVAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wattmaster-controls-inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 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 →

Frequently asked questions about WATTMASTER CONTROLS INC