What Global The Source does

Global The Source is a family-owned master distributor of HVAC/R components, founded in 1982 and acquired by Dickie Sirotiak in 2001, who has since co-managed the business with his son Shaun. Headquartered in Universal City, Texas, with a manufacturing relationship through AmRad in Palm Coast, Florida, the company sells exclusively to HVAC/R wholesalers across the United States. Its product portfolio spans relays, transformers, contactors, disconnects, and whips, anchored by the proprietary Turbo200 Universal Capacitor line, Turbolytic 50 motor-start capacitors, CPT (Compressor Protector Terminal) technology, a patent-pending Universal Capacitor Mount, DuraPlas drain pans, and newer Rad Float Switch and Equipment Hanger products. The company's distribution model rests on stocking 93% of products in its warehouse for fast shipping, supplemented by exclusive American-made capacitor lines that differentiate it from import-dependent competitors.

Revenue is generated through wholesale hardware sales of both proprietary branded products (Turbo200, Turbolytic, CPT, DuraPlas, Green Label) and distributed components from partner manufacturers including Noark, Cooper Bussmann, Mueller Streamline, AmRad, Ditek, NSI Polaris, Halex, Cambridge, Hung-Rite, ProLine, and Holstery. The go-to-market is a traditional channel-partner model targeting wholesale buyers, with downstream contractor demand stimulated through social media, YouTube educational content, and NATE training partnerships. The business holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and emphasizes UL/CSA-approved components. No public pricing, revenue figures, or institutional investment are disclosed, and the company operates with a headcount of 11-50 employees as a privately held, family-controlled entity.

Name

Global The Source

Legal name

Global The Source

Website

https://globalthesource.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global The Source is a family-owned master distributor of HVAC/R components, including relays, transformers, contactors, and its proprietary Turbo200 universal capacitors, selling exclusively to wholesalers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC/R Component Distribution

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

Keywords

• HVAC component distribution
• Universal motor capacitors
• Compressor protection technology
• HVAC master distributor
• Motor-start capacitors

Headquarters

HQ city

Universal City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC/R Component Distribution: Master distributor selling HVAC/R components to wholesalers throughout the United States. Revenue generated through product sales including exclusive branded products and distributed components from partner manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Global The Source is a master distributor that manufactures (via AmRad) and supplies HVAC/R components—including universal motor-run capacitors, motor-start capacitors, relays, transformers, contactors, disconnects, whips, drain pans, and hard-start kits—exclusively to HVAC/R wholesalers throughout the United States. The company offers proprietary branded lines such as the Turbo200 Universal Capacitor, Turbolytic 50, CPT compressor protection technology, and DuraPlas drain pans, manufactured in Palm Coast, Florida.

Product overview

Global The Source is a master distributor of HVAC/R components, operating as a single product portfolio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering centers on their proprietary Turbo200 Universal Capacitor line and USA Made Capacitors featuring exclusive CPT (Compressor Protector Terminal) technology. These flagship products are complemented by Turbolytic motor-start capacitors, hard-start kits (TES5/TES5EXT), and the Universal Capacitor Mount. Supporting products include DuraPlas PolarPad and PolarPan drain pans, Rad Float Switch and Rad Equipment Hanger (newer additions), plus standard HVAC/R components such as relays, transformers, contactors, disconnects, and whips. The portfolio is unified by their exclusive Green Label certification for exact MFD ratings and their focus on American-made products manufactured at AmRad's Palm Coast, Florida facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DuraPlas: DuraPlas product line featuring PolarPad and PolarPan products for HVAC applications - no rust, heat resistant HVAC equipment.
• Turbolytic
• Turbo200
• Green Label

Products and services

• Turbo200 Universal Capacitor Universal motor-run capacitor designed to replace single and dual capacitors ranging from 2.5 to 97.5 MFD, reducing the need for contractors to stock multiple sizes. Sold to HVAC/R wholesalers throughout the United States.
• Turbo200X Universal Capacitor Extended-range universal motor-run capacitor featuring CPT (Compressor Protector Terminal) technology for enhanced compressor protection. Sold to HVAC/R wholesalers.
• USA Made Capacitors with CPT American-made capacitors manufactured by AmRad in Palm Coast, Florida, featuring CPT (Compressor Protector Terminal) technology and Green Label certification for exact MFD ratings. Distributed to HVAC/R wholesalers throughout the United States.
• Turbolytic 50 Motor-Start Capacitor Universal motor-start capacitor built with the same quality as AmRad motor-run capacitors and backed by a 5-year warranty. Features thick non-PCB dielectric fluid, rust-free all brass terminals, and compact 2.6" diameter x 4.2" tall size. Made in USA in Palm Coast, Florida. Sold to HVAC/R wholesalers.
• Universal Capacitor Mount Patent-pending universal mounting solution designed to fit all sizes of universal capacitors, featuring a quick-connect design for easy installation. Sold to HVAC/R wholesalers.
• TES5 and TES5EXT Turbo Easy-Start Hard-Start Kits Hard-start kits designed to help compressors start under difficult conditions, compatible with single and dual run capacitor configurations. Sold to HVAC/R wholesalers.
• DuraPlas PolarPad and PolarPan Durable, no-rust, heat-resistant drain pan products for HVAC applications. Available in multiple sizes including 36x36, 64x32, and 72x32 pans. Distributed to HVAC/R wholesalers throughout the United States.
• Rad Float Switch New product for HVAC applications providing float switch functionality for water detection in drain pans. Sold to HVAC/R wholesalers.
• Rad Equipment Hanger Equipment hanger for HVAC installations featuring durable construction and easy mounting capabilities. Sold to HVAC/R wholesalers.
• Relays, Transformers, Contactors, Disconnects, and Whips Standard HVAC/R components including relays, transformers, contactors, disconnects, and whips distributed to HVAC/R wholesalers throughout the United States.
• Green Label Certification Exclusive Green Label certification ensuring exact MFD (microfarad) rating when capacitors are created; the only company in the industry featuring this guarantee for capacitor precision. Sold as part of USA Made Capacitor products to HVAC/R wholesalers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Contractors reduce truck inventory by replacing multiple capacitor SKUs with single universal products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AmRad ManufacturingcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary manufacturing partner producing USA Made Capacitors including Turbo200, Turbolytic, and Rad Float Switch products. Manufacturing facility located in Palm Coast, Florida.
• Noark ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications. Specializes in motor controls and protection for original equipment manufacturers. Provides quality contactors.
• Cooper BussmanncoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry standard for circuit protection with over 50,000 SKUs of electrical and electronic fuses, fuse holders, power distribution blocks, and engineering services.
• Mueller StreamlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry leader in line sets for decades, leveraging expertise in copper tube production. Provides Mueller Streamline Filter Driers, Sight Glasses, Gas Ball Valves, and Connectors.
• DuraPlascoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of PolarPad and PolarPan products - durable, no-rust, heat-resistant HVAC drain pans in multiple sizes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ferguson Enterprises: Major wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning products. Overlaps with Global The Source in HVAC components distribution but operates a much broader multi-product portfolio with national branch density.
• Watsco: Largest U.S. distributor of HVAC equipment and parts, operating nationwide under brands like Carrier Enterprise and Gemaire. Overlaps with Global's distribution model but at vastly greater scale and breadth across both equipment and components.
• Sonepar: World's largest independent electrical distribution group with HVAC/R adjacency. Comparable as a multi-brand electrical and HVAC distributor serving installers and contractors through a master-distributor model.
• Rexel: Global electrical and HVAC products distributor serving contractors, industrial customers and OEMs. Comparable as a broad-line electrical/HVAC distribution platform competing for similar contractor and industrial MRO demand.

Direct peers

• DiversiTech: Manufacturer and master distributor of HVAC/R components, pad-mounted equipment and installation supplies for the HVAC trade. Directly comparable as a multi-product HVAC component supplier targeting the same wholesaler and contractor market.
• Mars Motors & Armature: Manufacturer of HVAC/R motors, capacitors, contactors and components sold through wholesale distribution. Direct product-line competitor in capacitors and motor-start components distributed through the same HVAC trade channel.
• Supco: Manufacturer and supplier of HVAC/R components including hard-start kits, capacitors and contactors. Directly comparable in product category (capacitors and motor controls), competing for the same wholesale and contractor customers.
• Baker Distributing Company: Wholesale distributor of HVAC/R equipment, parts and supplies for residential and commercial contractors across the U.S. Competes with Global The Source in the same master-distributor-to-wholesaler channel and product categories.
• Johnstone Supply: Largest cooperative-style HVAC/R parts distributor in North America, selling exclusively to dealers and service contractors. Directly comparable as a HVAC/R components master distributor serving the same contractor and wholesaler channel.

Others

• AmRad Manufacturing: Strategic manufacturing partner producing Global's proprietary capacitor lines (Turbo200, Turbolytic, Rad Float Switch) at its Palm Coast, FL facility. Not a competitor but a critical dependency and adjacent brand owner in the same capacitor category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEiHorX5S8uVcg5WzuCR6Lg
• Facebookfacebook.com/officialglobalthesource
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-the-source
• Instagraminstagram.com/globalthesource

Compliance1 record

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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