900 Industries, Inc.

What 900 Industries, Inc. does

900 Industries, Inc. is a family-owned distributor of fire protection products and accessories headquartered at 16 Deborah Drive in Sutton, Massachusetts, serving fire sprinkler contractors and fire protection companies throughout the New England region. Founded in 1984 by Mary McNamara originally as the distribution arm of Firematic Sprinkler Devices, the company traces its operational lineage back to the 1905 Rockwood Sprinkler System patent and carries a broad catalog spanning fire sprinklers, valves (butterfly, check, gate, OSY), grooved and CPVC pipe fittings, backflow preventers, flexible sprinkler drops, alarm switches, antifreeze solutions, air compressors, and repair parts for legacy brands including Firematic, Automatic, Rockwood, Gem, Grinnell, Astra, and Star. The company distributes products from major manufacturers including Tyco, Spears Manufacturing, Zurn Wilkins, Easyflex, Safe Signal, Vision, Prem, and Smith-Cooper.

The business operates a field sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market motion with a sales team carrying over 100 years of combined experience in manufacturing, distribution, and supply. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with competitive pricing emphasized as a core value proposition. Fulfillment options include customer pick-up, hand delivery by company drivers to shops or job sites (including same-day), UPS/FedEx shipping, and secure after-hours placement, with each order custom-picked and labeled for easy identification. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales to fire sprinkler contractors for installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial and residential fire suppression systems.

The company remains privately held by the McNamara family with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or institutional ownership. It maintains memberships in the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), and National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), and holds a Better Business Bureau A+ accreditation. With nearly 40% of employees having ten or more years of tenure, 900 Industries presents as a stable, legacy-oriented regional distributor with no software, AI, or technology-platform exposure.

Name

900 Industries, Inc.

Legal name

900 Industries, Inc.

Website

https://900ind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

900 Industries, Inc. is a family-owned distributor of fire protection products and accessories serving fire sprinkler contractors throughout the New England region from its Sutton, Massachusetts headquarters, offering sprinklers, valves, fittings, pipe, backflow preventers, and legacy repair parts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

Keywords

• Fire protection distribution
• Sprinkler system parts
• Fire suppression supplies
• Backflow preventer distribution
• CPVC pipe fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Sutton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Product Distribution: 900 Industries generates revenue through the distribution and sale of fire protection products and accessories to fire sprinkler contractors and fire protection companies. The company stocks and distributes a wide range of products including fire sprinklers, valves, fittings, pipe, backflow preventers, and related components from multiple vendor brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

900 Industries, Inc. distributes fire protection products and accessories to fire sprinkler contractors and fire protection companies throughout New England. The catalog spans fire sprinklers (Tyco), grooved and CPVC pipe and fittings (Spears, Vision, Prem, Smith-Cooper, Everflow), backflow preventers (Zurn Wilkins), alarm switches (Safe Signal), flexible sprinkler drops (Easyflex), valves (butterball, butterfly, check, dry, riser manifolds), steel pipe, antifreeze solutions, air compressors, installation accessories, and repair parts for legacy sprinkler brands such as Firematic, Automatic, Rockwood, Gem, Grinnell, Astra, Star, and Kidde/ASCOA. Orders are custom-picked, labeled, and delivered via pick-up, hand delivery by company drivers, UPS/FedEx parcel shipping, or after-hours secure placement.

Product overview

900 Industries, Inc. is a distributor of fire protection products and accessories serving New England. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of fire sprinkler systems, repair parts, and related components. Their product lineup centers on distributing major fire protection brands including Tyco Fire Sprinklers, Spears CPVC products, Easyflex flexible sprinklers, Safe Signal switches, and Zurn backflow preventers. They specialize in repair parts for legacy sprinkler brands (Firematic, Automatic, Rockwood, Gem, Grinnell, Astra, and Star), along with essential fire protection components including sprinkler heads, valves (butterfly, check, gate, riser manifolds), pipe fittings (grooved, cast iron, ductile iron, steel, CPVC), backflow preventers, and installation materials (hangers, sway bracing, anchors). The company operates as a single unified distribution business rather than a software platform, providing both products and delivery services including pickup, hand delivery, UPS/FedEx shipping, and after-hours secure placement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Sprinkler Heads Fire sprinkler heads in multiple configurations—residential, quick response, standard response, extended coverage, and dry heads—distributed primarily from Tyco, intended for fire sprinkler contractors and fire protection companies.
• Steel Pipe Domestic and imported steel pipe in Schedule 10 and 40, black and galvanized finishes, UL/FM certified for fire sprinkler and fire suppression installations.
• Spears CPVC Fittings and Pipe CPVC pipe, fittings, and cement from Spears Manufacturing, UL/FM certified for fire sprinkler installations, for use by fire protection contractors.
• Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Fittings Cast iron and ductile iron pipe fittings for fire protection systems, including Everflow ductile iron fittings, ball valves, and boiler drains.
• Vision and Prem Grooved Fittings UL/FM certified grooved couplings and fittings (galvanized fittings and Tri-Seal couplings) from Vision and Prem, used in fire sprinkler system installations.
• Smith Cooper Products Fittings and accessories for fire protection piping systems distributed by 900 Industries under the Smith-Cooper brand.
• Butterball Valves Bronze butterball valves with built-in tamper switches used in fire sprinkler systems.
• Grooved Butterfly Valves Grooved butterfly valves for fire sprinkler system isolation and control.
• Grooved Check Valves Grooved check valves for fire protection system backflow and flow control.
• Accelerators and Dry Valves Dry pipe valve accelerators, excess pressure pumps, dry valves, and alarm valves used in dry-pipe fire sprinkler systems.
• Riser Manifolds Base riser manifolds for commercial and residential fire sprinkler installations.
• Flexible Sprinkler Drops UL/FM certified braided flexible sprinklers, flexible sprinkler drops, and ultra performance flexible hose products from Easyflex, used to simplify sprinkler installation.
• Wilkins and Zurn Backflow Preventers Backflow preventers and dual check valves from Zurn Wilkins (including the 350AST model), plus related repair parts, for fire protection water supply protection.
• Safe Signal Switches Waterflow, tamper, and pressure switches from Safe Signal for fire sprinkler system monitoring and alarm integration.
• Erico Products Electrical and mechanical support products from Erico used in fire protection installations.
• Pipe Hangers and Accessories Pipe hangers, earthquake sway bracing, and related installation accessories for fire sprinkler and fire protection systems.
• Anchoring and Fastening Products Anchoring and fastening products including DeWalt anchoring solutions used in fire protection system installation.
• Sprinkler Head Accessories, Tools and Sealants Sprinkler head accessories, tools, sealants, lubricants, Test N' Drains, FDC connections, and bells used during sprinkler installation and maintenance.
• Flange Adaptors and Flanged Fittings Flange adaptors, flanged fittings, flanged check valves, and United OSY valves used in fire protection piping systems.
• Hose Valves, Extinguishers and Cabinets Hose valves, fire extinguishers, and cabinets supplied for fire protection readiness.
• Antifreeze Solutions Fire protection antifreeze solutions, including Firefighter Eliminator 1332, formulated for wet pipe fire sprinkler systems.
• Air Compressors Air compressors for fire sprinkler system maintenance, available in base mount, tank mount, and riser mounted configurations.
• Firematic Sprinkler Repair Parts Replacement components and repair parts for legacy Firematic brand fire sprinkler systems, carried by 900 Industries as part of its origin as Firematic's distribution arm.
• Legacy Sprinkler Brand Repair Parts Replacement components and repair parts for legacy fire sprinkler brands—Automatic, Rockwood, Gem, Grinnell, Astra, and Star—used to maintain and service older sprinkler installations.
• Kidde (ASCOA) Parts Replacement parts for Kidde and ASCOA brand fire protection equipment, supplied for maintenance and repair of installed systems.
• Fire Protection Delivery and Order Services Order fulfillment and delivery services for fire protection product orders across New England, including pick-up from the Sutton, MA warehouse, hand delivery by company drivers to contractor shops or job sites (with same-day options), UPS/FedEx parcel shipping, and secure after-hours placement; each order is custom-picked and labeled.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tyco Fire Sprinklers & SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTyco is a major vendor providing a comprehensive range of fire sprinkler products including residential, quick response, standard response, extended coverage, and special application sprinklers. 900 Industries distributes Tyco products as part of their core product offering.
• Spears Manufacturing (CPVC Fittings and Pipe)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpears Manufacturing provides CPVC pipe, fittings, and cement that are UL/FM certified for fire protection systems. 900 Industries distributes Spears CPVC products.
• Zurn Wilkins (Backflow Preventers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZurn Wilkins supplies backflow preventers, dual check valves, and repair parts that 900 Industries distributes to fire protection contractors.
• Easyflex (Flexible Sprinkler Drops)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEasyflex provides UL/FM certified braided flexible sprinklers and hose products that 900 Industries distributes as part of their product lineup.
• Safe Signal (Switches)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafe Signal provides waterflow, tamper, and pressure switches for fire sprinkler systems that 900 Industries distributes.
• NFSA (National Fire Sprinkler Association)minorOthers900 Industries is a member of the National Fire Sprinkler Association, the non-profit trade association representing the fire sprinkler industry.
• AFSA (American Fire Sprinkler Association)minorOthers900 Industries is a member of the American Fire Sprinkler Association, an international organization dedicated to the fire sprinkler industry.
• NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business)minorOthers900 Industries is a member of NFIB, the leading small business association in the United States.
• Vision & Prem Grooved FittingscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVision and Prem provide grooved fittings for fire protection piping systems distributed by 900 Industries.
• Smith-CoopercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmith-Cooper provides fittings and accessories for fire protection systems distributed by 900 Industries.
• Firematic Sprinkler DevicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirematic Sprinkler Devices was founded by Lawrence McNamara and later led by his son Paul McNamara. 900 Industries was originally established in 1984 by Mary McNamara (Paul's wife) to oversee Firematic's distribution. The two companies share a deep familial and operational connection, with 900 Industries continuing to carry repair parts for Firematic products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Others

• Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Long-established fire sprinkler and valve manufacturer whose legacy installed base generates repair parts demand that 900 Industries services. Upstream brand supplier adjacent to the distribution layer.
• Viking Group: Major fire protection equipment manufacturer (sprinklers, valves, systems). Functions primarily as a vendor to 900 Industries but represents the upstream supply side of the same value chain.
• Victaulic: Manufacturer of grooved mechanical pipe couplings and fittings widely used in fire sprinkler systems. Key upstream vendor to 900 Industries via the Vision/Prem grooved product line.

Broad incumbents

• HD Supply: Large industrial and construction MRO distributor (subsidiary of The Home Depot) carrying fire protection products alongside a much broader catalog. Competes on breadth, scale, and digital procurement for larger contractor accounts.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco Fire Protection): Global fire and life safety manufacturer-owner of the Tyco brand that 900 Industries distributes. Acts as both a key supply partner and an upstream competitor via direct national account programs.
• Winsupply: Major wholesale distribution company with localized fire protection supply locations across the U.S. Competes head-to-head with regional distributors like 900 Industries through local branches and contractor-focused service.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest North American plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks distributor with a fire protection product line serving commercial contractors. Represents the scale competitor that 900 Industries must differentiate against on service and specialty depth.
• Grainger: Industrial MRO distributor with a growing fire protection and safety product assortment sold through catalogs and digital channels. Competes for smaller contractor and facilities maintenance orders.

Direct peers

• Sprinkler Warehouse: Online direct-to-contractor fire sprinkler product distributor carrying major brands plus legacy parts. Competes with 900 Industries for New England and Northeast contractor accounts via e-commerce rather than field sales.
• AFSA Supply: Supply arm of the American Fire Sprinkler Association, distributing fire protection components and parts to member contractors nationwide. Direct peer in specialty fire sprinkler distribution with strong association ties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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