AQC Industries

What AQC Industries does

AQC Industries, LLC is a Blaine, Minnesota-based manufacturer of engineered HDPE air distribution systems, with a workforce of 51–100 employees and operations dating to 2009. Its single product line, BlueDuct®, is a preinsulated, self-contained direct-burial underground duct system comprising plenums, run-outs, diffuser boots, and associated catalog components that deliver a complete HVAC air distribution run from plenum to finished floor. The product is engineered to resist corrosion, mold, leaking, rust, and crushing, and is positioned as a durable, labor-saving alternative to traditional fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) and sheet metal underground ductwork.

The company serves commercial, industrial, and residential construction markets in the United States and Canada, with end users being mechanical contractors, purchasing agents, foremen, and project specifiers. BlueDuct is sold exclusively through a channel model: an extensive network of ~40+ regional HVAC distributors and manufacturer representatives across North America handles sales, contractor training, and CAD design support, while AQC operates the website (available in English, French, and Spanish), provides free online installation training classes, and processes quote requests through an RFQ system. Revenue mechanics are pure hardware sales of a specialty component, with pricing not publicly disclosed and contracts processed at the project level through distributors.

Name

AQC Industries

Legal name

AQC Industries, LLC.

Website

https://aqcind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Underground Duct Systems

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Ductwork, Duct Fittings & Air Distribution (Diffusers/Grilles/Registers) (IMADANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG)

Keywords

• Underground duct systems
• Preinsulated air ducts
• HVAC ductwork products
• Direct-burial ducts
• Engineered duct systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. BlueDuct Product Sales: Sale of preinsulated direct-burial duct systems including plenums, run-outs, diffuser boots, and standard parts catalog components. Products are sold through distributors and manufacturer representatives throughout North America.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AQC Industries designs, engineers, and manufactures the BlueDuct® preinsulated direct-burial underground HDPE air duct system, including plenums, run-outs, diffuser boots, and a standard parts catalog of components for complete HVAC air distribution from plenum to finished floor. Products are sold to commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects via an authorized distributor and manufacturer-rep network across North America, supported by in-house CAD design services and contractor training.

Product overview

AQC Industries offers a single unified product line centered on the BlueDuct® system. The core product is a direct-burial underground duct system that is self-insulated and includes all components for a complete installation up to the finished floor, including plenums, run-outs, and diffuser boots. BlueDuct® Preinsulated Duct Systems serve as advanced alternatives to traditional fiberglass and sheet metal ductwork. The company also provides complementary CAD design services and contractor training alongside the physical product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BlueDuct: The only proven, direct-burial underground duct system. Self-insulated, it includes plenums, run-outs, diffuser boots—all of the components for a complete system up to the finished floor.

Products and services

• BlueDuct® Preinsulated Direct-Burial Underground Duct System A preinsulated HDPE direct-burial underground air duct system that includes plenums, run-outs, diffuser boots, and all components for a complete HVAC installation from plenum to finished floor. Designed for commercial, industrial, and residential underground applications as an advanced alternative to fiberglass and sheet metal ductwork; engineered not to corrode, mold, leak, rust, or crush, and installable without specialized subcontractors.
• BlueDuct® Standard Parts Catalog Catalog of individual BlueDuct system components and standard parts (plenums, run-outs, diffuser boots, fittings, and accessories) available for order through the distributor and manufacturer-rep network to complete or extend a BlueDuct underground duct installation.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

38 partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• Texas AirSystemsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi, TX markets.
• DistribAire, Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Houston, TX market.
• Pittsburgh Air SystemsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Pittsburgh, PA market.
• H & H Sales AssociatesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Pennsylvania markets with locations in Mechanicsburg and Luzerne.
• Hoffman & HoffmanregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia markets with multiple locations.
• Vyron CorporationregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Wisconsin markets with headquarters in Waukesha and branch offices in Green Bay, Madison, and Wausau.
• Norman S. Wright Climatec DuckworthregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Reno, NV, Fresno, CA, and San Diego, CA markets.
• Tom BarrowregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Florida (Pensacola, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Myers) and Tennessee (Memphis, Nashville) markets.
• Airflo SalesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for HVAC products.
• Mason & Barry, Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering West Virginia market.
• Buckley AssociatesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering New England markets (Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts) with multiple locations.
• Havtech, Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Maryland market.
• Long Building EnvironmentsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Rocky Mountain states (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming) with locations in Littleton, Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Salt Lake City, and Casper.
• Varitec SolutionsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Arizona and New Mexico markets with locations in Phoenix, Tucson, Albuquerque, and El Paso.
• EEIregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Oklahoma markets with locations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
• Mechanical Sales, Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Midwest markets (Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana) with locations in Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Indianapolis, and Fort Wayne.
• O'ConnorregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering South Dakota markets with headquarters in Sioux Falls and regional office in Rapid City.
• Controlled AirregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Denver, CO market.
• R.L. CraigregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Louisville, KY market and southern Indiana/Illinois.
• Air Products EquipmentregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Elk Grove Village, IL market.
• Colby EquipmentregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Indiana markets with multiple locations serving Indiana and parts of Illinois.
• Associated Air ProductsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Kansas City market.
• Robertson'sregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Meridian, ID market.
• AirRepsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Pacific Northwest (Bellevue and Spokane WA, Portland OR, and Idaho Panhandle).
• Stan WeaverregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Florida markets with locations in West Palm Beach and Orlando.
• SVL Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Minnesota and North Dakota markets with locations in Roseville, MN and Fargo, ND.
• VemcoregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Montana with multiple locations (Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman).
• Airetech CorporationregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Arkansas markets with offices in Springdale and Little Rock.
• Air-Tech Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Alabama market.
• Stinebaugh & CompanyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Alaska market in Anchorage.
• JD MechanicalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Madison, MS market.
• Mechanical Products Nevada, IncregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Las Vegas, NV market.
• Del-Ren AssociatesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering New Jersey markets with locations in Barrington and Monroe Township.
• Metro Air ProductsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Hillsborough, NJ market.
• H & V SalesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Cheektowaga, NY market.
• Fontanesi & KannregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Michigan markets with headquarters in Ferndale and office in Davison.
• Mussun SalesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Ohio markets with locations in Cleveland, Akron, and Columbus.
• Direct-NorCalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Northern California markets.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• IPEX (Aliaxis): North American HDPE pipe and fittings manufacturer; comparable to AQC as a thermoplastic infrastructure products company with HDPE extrusion and product engineering capabilities relevant to BlueDuct's supply chain.
• Duro Dyne: Manufacturer of HVAC accessories including ductwork components and installation products; comparable to AQC as a parts-and-accessories supplier supporting HVAC duct installations.

Broad incumbents

• Knauf Insulation: Global insulation manufacturer with HVAC duct liner and duct wrap products; comparable to AQC as a provider of insulated components used in air distribution systems.
• Owens Corning: Large building materials manufacturer with a significant HVAC/duct insulation and duct board business, comparable to AQC as a supplier into commercial HVAC ductwork systems, though much broader in scope.
• CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): Major building products subsidiary of Saint-Gobain producing HVAC duct insulation, boards, and air-handling components; comparable to AQC as a ductwork materials supplier for commercial/residential HVAC.

Direct peers

• DuctSox (DuctSox Corporation): Manufacturer of fabric and alternative air dispersion/ducting systems, comparable to AQC as a non-traditional ductwork specialist targeting commercial HVAC and indoor air distribution.
• Lindab: European-headquartered manufacturer of ventilation ducting systems and HVAC components, directly comparable to AQC as a ductwork specialist serving commercial and residential HVAC installations.
• ATCO (Atco Group): Producer of flexible/insulated ducting and HVAC air distribution products; comparable to AQC in the engineered ductwork category for commercial and industrial ventilation.
• Thermaflex: Manufacturer of flexible insulated ducting and ventilation products; comparable to AQC as a specialty ductwork manufacturer serving HVAC and indoor air distribution applications.

Others

• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): Largest U.S. manufacturer of HDPE pipe and drainage products; comparable to AQC as an HDPE-based infrastructure products manufacturer, though focused on water management rather than air distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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