What KE-TECH HEATERS & CONTROLS INC. does

Ke-Tech Heaters & Controls Inc. is a privately held, Winnipeg, Manitoba-based industrial heating and temperature control distribution company founded circa 2004 that serves commercial and industrial customers across the Canadian Prairies. The company describes over 20 years of experience and positions itself as a problem-solver for unique application requirements rather than a commodity reseller. Its catalog comprises more than 25 product categories, including immersion heaters, cartridge heaters, band heaters (including the proprietary MEGAFLEX ceramic line), strip heaters, drum heaters, coil heaters, duct heaters, radiant infrared heaters, ceramic infrared emitters, silicone flexible heaters, air process heaters, hazardous-area heaters, tubular elements, and boilers, alongside instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, mechanical thermostats, temperature controllers (digital, limit, ramp/soak, multi-channel), pressure sensors, liquid level controls, recorders, thermometers, solid state relays, and protocol-conversion peripherals (COM-A/B/E/G/H series) that link RKC controllers to PLC networks via RS-232/422/485, Profibus, and DeviceNet.

The business operates as a stock-then-sell distributor with quick delivery on temperature controllers, heaters, and thermocouples, and supplements the stock catalog with custom-configured solutions for specialized applications such as food processing, plastic molding, semiconductor manufacturing, and hazardous environments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all quotes are negotiated through direct contact with the sales department via phone (204.415.6585), fax (204.694.5648), or email ([email protected]). The company is employee-light in disclosed information, has no subsidiaries, no parent entity, no public ticker, no funding rounds, no announced partnerships, and no named customers or case studies. Operating scope is explicitly limited to Canada with no global footprint claim.

Its go-to-market is sales-led, direct B2B distribution from a single headquarters location at 1666 Church Ave., Winnipeg, supported by a product-catalog website (ke-tech.ca). Revenue mechanics consist of one-time equipment sales of standard stock units plus custom-engineered heating assemblies; there is no disclosed subscription, recurring service, or installed-base contract layer. Competitive advantage rests on breadth of catalog, regional stock availability, integration interoperability through protocol converters, and proprietary differentiated product lines such as MEGAFLEX and Superwatt heaters rather than on any software, AI, or platform capability.

Name

KE-TECH HEATERS & CONTROLS INC.

Legal name

Ke-Tech Heaters & Controls Inc.

Website

https://ke-tech.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ke-Tech Heaters & Controls Inc. is a Winnipeg-based distributor of industrial and commercial heating equipment and temperature control products, serving commercial and industrial customers in Canada with a 25-plus category catalog and quick-delivery stock.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heating Equipment

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Boilers, Furnaces & Process Heating Equipment (IMAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Industrial heating equipment
• Temperature control systems
• Process heating products
• Thermocouples and sensors
• Industrial heaters distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Heating Equipment and Elements Sales: Ke-Tech distributes a wide range of industrial and commercial heating products including immersion heaters, cartridge heaters, band heaters, strip heaters, duct heaters, radiant heaters, ceramic infrared heaters, silicone heaters, tubular elements, air heaters, and specialty heaters. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of standard and custom-configured heating equipment and temperature control devices.
2. Temperature Controls and Accessories Sales: Sale of temperature controllers, thermocouples, thermostats, solid state relays, pressure sensors, liquid level controls, and peripheral communication devices (COM-A/B/E/G/H protocol converters).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Ke-Tech Heaters & Controls Inc. is a Winnipeg-based heating and control distribution company that supplies industrial and commercial heating equipment, temperature controllers, thermocouples, and related control accessories. The company stocks temperature controllers, heaters, and thermocouples for quick delivery and also supplies custom-configured heating solutions for unique commercial and industrial applications.

Product overview

KE-TECH Heaters & Controls Inc. is a Winnipeg-based heating and control distribution company that has serviced commercial and industrial sectors for over 20 years, carrying temperature controllers, heaters, and thermocouples in stock for quick delivery with emphasis on custom solutions for unique application requirements. The company operates as a hardware-focused industrial equipment distributor rather than a unified software platform. The product portfolio consists of numerous distinct product lines including: Stock Items (thermocouples, temperature controllers, immersion/cartridge heaters); Immersion Heaters (pipe insert, flanged, metal, NPT/NPS configurations); Cartridge Heaters (standard, ceramic, high density); Thermocouples (bayonet, ring, melt bolt, probe, commercial types); Temperature Controls (digital, limit, ramp/soak, multi-channel controllers); Band Heaters (ceramic MEGAFLEX, mica); Strip Heaters (mica, finned strip, ceramic); Drum Heaters (mica MEGADRUM, silicone, BriskONE controller); Coil Heaters (up to 1500°F); Cabinet Heaters (CT1, silicone); Duct Heaters (plenum, Thermo-Zone, tubular, open coil); Air Heaters (salamander, ceiling, wall convector, unit heaters, washdown); Hazardous-Area Heaters (Class I/II, Div 1/2); Radiant Heaters (quartz, T-Mount, modular infrared, panel heaters); SPA Heaters (flow through, NPT style); Silicone Heaters (custom flexible); Ceramic Infrared Heaters (HSE, FTE, ReptiCare); Solid State Relays (SCR, zero-cross, single/three phase); Peripherals (COM-H DeviceNet, COM-G Profibus, COM-E PLC, COM-A/B RS-232 converters); Recorders (SBR-EW universal input); Pressure Sensors (CZ-200P resin); Liquid Level Controls (LT1, LE100, LC Series, ESP Series); Mold Supplies (cleaners, release agents, rust preventives, brushes); Thermometers (digital, multimeter, pocket); Water Heater Thermostats; Air Process Heaters (maximum flow, tee type); Tape and Rope Heaters (foil, glasrope, tape, cords, XtremeFlex); and Boilers (mini water, hot water). These products work together to provide complete thermal management solutions for industrial and commercial applications, with temperature controllers interfacing with various heater types through compatible communication protocols and peripherals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stock Items Regularly stocked items including thermocouples, temperature controllers, immersion heaters, cartridge heaters, and other heating equipment maintained in inventory for quick delivery to industrial and commercial customers.
• Immersion Heaters A large variety of immersion heaters for direct and indirect heat in fluids and gases, available in pipe insert, flanged, metal, 1" NPT, NPS, RF immersion, and square flange configurations with various sheath materials. Includes flanged immersion heaters with NEMA 4 and NEMA 7 hazardous environment terminal housings.
• Cartridge Heaters Cartridge heaters for compressor crankcase heating, dies, food processing, glue pots, heat sealing, hot melt adhesive, medical equipment, plastic molding, platens, and wax pots, with maximum surface temperatures up to 1250°F.
• Thermocouples Industrial thermocouples and RTDs in adjustable bayonet, ring, melt bolt, probe, and commercial configurations in Type J and K.
• Temperature Controls Panel mount and portable temperature controllers including digital, limit, ramp/soak, indicator, and multi-channel controllers from RKC and other manufacturers.
• Band Heaters Band heaters for various industrial heating applications including ceramic MEGAFLEX models (with 20% energy reduction through ceramic tile insulation) and mica band heaters in one or two piece constructions up to 22 1/2" diameter.
• Strip Heaters Strip heaters for dies, molds, plastic forming and sealing, tank and kettle heating including mica, finned strip (aluminum/stainless steel fins), and ceramic insulated types with sheath temperatures up to 1200°F.
• Drum Heaters Drum and pail heaters for 55 gallon and smaller containers including rugged mica MEGADRUM (GCX and HDX models), BriskONE portable controller, and silicone drum heaters with adjustable thermostat.
• Coil Heaters High performance coil and cable heaters capable of temperatures up to 1500°F, CSA and CE certified, used for hot runner nozzles, medical equipment, and semiconductor manufacturing.
• Duct Heaters Electric duct heaters for commercial and industrial HVAC systems including Plenum Heaters (5-30kW), Thermo-Zone (1-6kW), Tubular Duct Heaters, and Open Coil Duct Heaters (6"x6" to 144"x96", up to 1000kW).
• Air Heaters Radiant and fan forced air heaters including salamander heaters (10-45kW), ceiling heaters, wall convectors, cabinet unit heaters, downflow/horizontal/vertical unit heaters, washdown units, and stainless steel models for corrosive environments.
• Hazardous-Area Heaters Heaters for volatile environments where dust or fumes may be present including wall convector, fan-forced suspended unit heaters (3-25kW, Class I/II, Div 1/2), hazardous location thermostats, and Class I Div 2 silicone heaters.
• Solid State Relays Solid state relays including THV SCR Power Controllers (20-200 amps), Zero-cross control models (DIN rail mounted), Three phase models (10-30 amps), Single phase models (15-45 amps), and Slim DIN rail mounted (15-25 amps), CE, UL/c-UL, VDE approved.
• Boilers Hot water and steam boilers including Mini Water Boiler (TMB, 3-11kW) and Hot Water Boilers (5-42kW, 208-600V) with electronic control, low-watt density Incoloy elements, and wall mounting.
• Radiant Heaters Infrared fixtures for residential, commercial and industrial applications including Quartz Infrared Heaters, T-Mount Electric Infrared Heaters, Heavy Duty Infrared Heaters, Radiant Panel Heaters, Mitey Midget, and Modular Infrared sections with 180 or 130 degree heat patterns.
• Communication Protocol Converters (Peripherals) Communication level converters and protocol converters including COM-H (DeviceNet), COM-G (Profibus), COM-E (PLC), COM-A/B (RS-232/422/485) for connecting RKC controllers to various automation systems.
• Resin Pressure Sensors Pressure sensors for plastics and manufacturing applications including resin pressure measuring systems (CZ-200P) for monitoring and control in extruders, with built-in thermocouple, multiple screw types (UNF, PF, M14/16), low pressure types (0-0.5MPa, 0-1MPa), push-rod method with no contamination risk suitable for food processing.
• Recorders Universal input recorders including SBR-EW series with large VFD dot matrix display, interactive settings navigation, historical trend review during recording, internal white LED illumination, and RS-422A/485 interface options.
• Liquid Level Controls Controllers for liquid level control including Back-pressure Level Switch LT1, Back-pressure Level Meter LE100, LC Series for aqueous processes, and ESP Series for non-metallic tank monitoring (UL, CSA, CE certified).
• Silicone Heaters Flexible silicone heaters in variety of shapes and sizes, custom made with fiberglass reinforced silicone rubber with resistance to temperature extremes, moisture, weathering, radiation, fungus, and chemical attack, available in odd shapes with holes, cutouts, profiled watt densities, and multiple voltages.
• SPA Heaters Replacement spa heater elements including Flow Through Butterfly Style and NPT Style (1" and 1 1/4") with corrosion resistant Incoloy sheathed elements, available in 4000 or 5500 watts at 240 volts.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Watlow Electric Manufacturing: Watlow is a major manufacturer of industrial heaters, temperature sensors, and controllers. Comparable to Ke-Tech because both serve industrial customers with thermal management solutions including cartridge, band, and immersion heaters plus PID controllers.
• Omega Engineering: Omega Engineering is a broad-line provider of process measurement and control products including heaters, thermocouples, controllers, and sensors. Related to Ke-Tech across thermometry, control, and industrial heating categories.
• Grainger Industrial: Grainger distributes industrial maintenance, repair, and operations supplies including heaters, thermostats, and controls. Competes with Ke-Tech's catalog and distributor model across North American industrial accounts.
• Chromalox: Chromalox manufactures industrial heating and temperature control solutions across process heating, comfort heating, and thermal technologies. Similar to Ke-Tech's product breadth across heaters and controls for commercial/industrial uses.

Regional players

• W.W. Grainger Canada (Acklands-Grainger): Acklands-Grainger is the Canadian arm of Grainger, distributing industrial MRO products including heating and control solutions. Competes regionally with Ke-Tech across Canadian industrial customers.

Direct peers

• BriskHeat: BriskHeat specializes in industrial heating products including drum heaters, silicone heaters, and flexible heating solutions. Directly comparable to Ke-Tech's drum heater, silicone heater, and tape/rope heater product lines targeting industrial customers.
• Hotwatt: Hotwatt manufactures cartridge, strip, band, and immersion heaters for industrial applications. Overlaps meaningfully with Ke-Tech's core heating element categories and customer segments (OEMs, plastics, food processing).
• Durex Industries: Durex Industries manufactures electric heating elements including immersion, band, and cartridge heaters for industrial OEMs. Highly comparable to Ke-Tech in product categories and target industrial customers.
• Tempco Electric Heater Corporation: Tempco designs and manufactures industrial heating elements including band, cartridge, strip, and immersion heaters. Directly comparable in product categories and industrial customer focus to Ke-Tech.

Others

• RKC Instrument: RKC Instrument manufactures temperature controllers, PID controllers, and protocol converters. A key supplier brand referenced in Ke-Tech's product catalog, and a comparable controls-focused business in the same thermal management ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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