AQC Industries
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersSaint Paul, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
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.
AQC Industries firmographics
Firmographics- 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
AQC Industries industry classification
Industry- 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)
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Where AQC Industries is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint Paul
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
AQC Industries business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- 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
AQC Industries product offering
Product offeringCore 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.
Companies that use AQC Industries
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AQC Industries technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
AQC Industries partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
38 partnerships are on record, tiered regional.
- Texas AirSystemsregionalRegional distributor covering Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi, TX markets.
- DistribAire, Inc.regionalRegional distributor covering Houston, TX market.
- Pittsburgh Air SystemsregionalRegional distributor covering Pittsburgh, PA market.
- H & H Sales AssociatesregionalRegional distributor covering Pennsylvania markets with locations in Mechanicsburg and Luzerne.
- Hoffman & HoffmanregionalRegional distributor covering North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia markets with multiple locations.
- Vyron CorporationregionalRegional distributor covering Wisconsin markets with headquarters in Waukesha and branch offices in Green Bay, Madison, and Wausau.
- Norman S. Wright Climatec DuckworthregionalRegional distributor covering Reno, NV, Fresno, CA, and San Diego, CA markets.
- Tom BarrowregionalRegional distributor covering Florida (Pensacola, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Myers) and Tennessee (Memphis, Nashville) markets.
- Airflo SalesregionalRegional distributor for HVAC products.
- Mason & Barry, Inc.regionalRegional distributor covering West Virginia market.
- Buckley AssociatesregionalRegional distributor covering New England markets (Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts) with multiple locations.
- Havtech, Inc.regionalRegional distributor covering Maryland market.
- Long Building EnvironmentsregionalRegional distributor covering Rocky Mountain states (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming) with locations in Littleton, Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Salt Lake City, and Casper.
- Varitec SolutionsregionalRegional distributor covering Arizona and New Mexico markets with locations in Phoenix, Tucson, Albuquerque, and El Paso.
- EEIregionalRegional distributor covering Oklahoma markets with locations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
- Mechanical Sales, Inc.regionalRegional distributor covering Midwest markets (Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana) with locations in Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Indianapolis, and Fort Wayne.
- O'ConnorregionalRegional distributor covering South Dakota markets with headquarters in Sioux Falls and regional office in Rapid City.
- Controlled AirregionalRegional distributor covering Denver, CO market.
- R.L. CraigregionalRegional distributor covering Louisville, KY market and southern Indiana/Illinois.
- Air Products EquipmentregionalRegional distributor covering Elk Grove Village, IL market.
- Colby EquipmentregionalRegional distributor covering Indiana markets with multiple locations serving Indiana and parts of Illinois.
- Associated Air ProductsregionalRegional distributor covering Kansas City market.
- Robertson'sregionalRegional distributor covering Meridian, ID market.
- AirRepsregionalRegional distributor covering Pacific Northwest (Bellevue and Spokane WA, Portland OR, and Idaho Panhandle).
- Stan WeaverregionalRegional distributor covering Florida markets with locations in West Palm Beach and Orlando.
- SVL Inc.regionalRegional distributor covering Minnesota and North Dakota markets with locations in Roseville, MN and Fargo, ND.
- VemcoregionalRegional distributor covering Montana with multiple locations (Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman).
- Airetech CorporationregionalRegional distributor covering Arkansas markets with offices in Springdale and Little Rock.
- Air-Tech Inc.regionalRegional distributor covering Alabama market.
- Stinebaugh & CompanyregionalRegional distributor covering Alaska market in Anchorage.
- JD MechanicalregionalRegional distributor covering Madison, MS market.
- Mechanical Products Nevada, IncregionalRegional distributor covering Las Vegas, NV market.
- Del-Ren AssociatesregionalRegional distributor covering New Jersey markets with locations in Barrington and Monroe Township.
- Metro Air ProductsregionalRegional distributor covering Hillsborough, NJ market.
- H & V SalesregionalRegional distributor covering Cheektowaga, NY market.
- Fontanesi & KannregionalRegional distributor covering Michigan markets with headquarters in Ferndale and office in Davison.
- Mussun SalesregionalRegional distributor covering Ohio markets with locations in Cleveland, Akron, and Columbus.
- Direct-NorCalregionalRegional distributor for Northern California markets.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
AQC Industries competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging 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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Frequently asked questions about AQC Industries
What does AQC Industries do?
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.
Is AQC Industries a public or private company?
AQC Industries is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was AQC Industries founded?
AQC Industries was founded in 2009. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is AQC Industries based?
AQC Industries is headquartered in Saint Paul, United States, in the North America region.
How does AQC Industries make money?
One revenue line is on record: blueDuct Product Sales.
Who are AQC Industries's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are IPEX (Aliaxis) and Duro Dyne. Broad incumbents are Knauf Insulation, Owens Corning and CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain). Direct peers are DuctSox (DuctSox Corporation), Lindab, ATCO (Atco Group) and Thermaflex. Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is listed as an others.
Does AQC Industries have an API?
No public API is recorded for AQC Industries.
What industry is AQC Industries in?
AQC Industries's product category is HVAC Underground Duct Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADANAC, Ductwork, Duct Fittings & Air Distribution (Diffusers/Grilles/Registers), with a secondary code of IMAHAKAG, Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment. Its NAICS code is 3334 and its SIC code is 3585.