What Thermo-tec Insulation Inc. does

Thermo-Tec Insulation Inc. is a family-owned and operated commercial and industrial insulation contractor that has served the Northeast Ohio region since 1993. The company delivers three core service lines: plumbing insulation, mechanical insulation, and firestopping, addressing functional requirements such as energy cost reduction, process and surface temperature control, condensation prevention, noise control, and fire protection compliance for commercial properties and industrial facilities. Its firestopping offering is built around a comprehensive portfolio of firestop systems including mortars, sealants, caulks, pillows, composite sheets, putties, and intumescent products sourced from STI Firestop (Specified Technologies Inc.) as a key product partner, supplemented by Owens Corning insulation materials.

The business operates as a project-based professional services contractor reaching customers through direct sales engagement, dedicated estimators, bid coordination, and website-driven quote and information request forms. Its workforce consists of Heat & Frost Local #3 union members trained in safety procedures and a Drug Free Workplace program. The company has positioned itself for public-sector and institutional contract access via multiple certifications: Small Business Enterprise (recognized by Cleveland Sewer District, Cuyahoga County, and Ohio Turnpike), Female Business Enterprise (City of Cleveland, Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority), Women's Business Enterprise (WBENC), and the State of Ohio EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity) certification. Operations are run from a single headquarters at 1415 E. 222nd Street, Euclid, Ohio (Cleveland metro), with no additional office locations, no disclosed parent company, and no external institutional investors.

The leadership team is concentrated within the Scarl family, with Margaret Scarl serving as President, Charles Scarl Jr. as Lead Estimator, Timothy Scarl as Firestop Manager, Charles Scarl III and Brandon Scarl as Project Managers, supported by non-family Project Managers, a Bid Coordinator, an Assistant Firestop Manager, and an Accountant. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, and revenue mechanics are entirely tied to project contracts for new construction and retrofit work. The firm uses a project client portal (firestop solutions platform) and an employee portal (Foundation Software) for administration. No public funding rounds, M&A, or external growth capital have been disclosed.

Name

Thermo-tec Insulation Inc.

Legal name

Thermo-Tec Insulation Inc.

Website

https://thermotecinsulation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thermo-Tec Insulation Inc. is a family-owned commercial and industrial insulation contractor in Northeast Ohio providing plumbing insulation, mechanical insulation, and firestopping services since 1993 using union labor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial Insulation Services

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310)

SIC

Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Heat Tracing & Insulation (EHT, Thermal/Acoustic Insulation) (EUAEAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Process Heat TES (Steam, Kilns, Furnaces, Waste-Heat Coupling) (EUAFANAI)

Keywords

• Commercial insulation services
• Industrial mechanical insulation
• Firestopping services
• Plumbing insulation contractor
• Commercial firestop systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Euclid

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial and Industrial Insulation Services: Provides plumbing insulation, mechanical insulation, and firestopping services to commercial and industrial clients in Northeast Ohio. Revenue is generated through project-based service contracts for new construction and retrofit projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Thermo-Tec Insulation Inc. is a commercial and industrial insulation service contractor that installs plumbing insulation, mechanical insulation, and firestopping systems for commercial and industrial facilities in Northeast Ohio. Services address energy efficiency, fire safety compliance, surface and process temperature control, condensation prevention, equipment protection, and noise reduction, using firestop materials supplied by STI (Specified Technologies Inc.) and other partners.

Product overview

Thermo-Tec Insulation Inc. is a commercial and industrial insulation service company offering three core service lines: plumbing insulation, mechanical insulation, and firestopping. The company operates as a service provider using various firestop products from STI (Specialized Technology International) including mortars, sealants, caulks, pillows, composite sheets, and putty products. The firm serves northeast Ohio commercial and industrial clients with a focus on energy cost reduction, temperature control, condensation prevention, noise control, and fire protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plumbing Insulation Insulation services for plumbing systems, providing energy efficiency, condensation control, and surface temperature control for pipes and plumbing infrastructure in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Mechanical Insulation Insulation services for mechanical systems including HVAC and industrial equipment, reducing energy costs and providing surface temperature control for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Firestopping Firestop system installation services providing fire protection in commercial and industrial buildings using STI Firestop products (mortars, sealants, caulks, pillows, composite sheets, putties). Includes grease and air-duct fireproofing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces energy costs for commercial and industrial facilities
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• STI Firestop (Specified Technologies Inc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationSTI Firestop is a key product partner supplying the firestop materials used in Thermo-Tec's firestopping services. Products include SSM Firestop Mortar, SpecSeal Composite Sheet, SSB Firestop Pillows, SSS Intumescent Sealant, and other firestop products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Hilti: Global manufacturer of firestop products, anchors, and mechanical fastening systems used in commercial firestopping and insulation. Competes with STI in the firestop product category that Thermo-Tec installs.
• Owens Corning: Major insulation and building materials manufacturer (NYSE: OC) that supplies the fiberglass and foam insulation products Thermo-Tec installs. Upstream supplier, not a direct competitor.
• Johns Manville: Manufacturer of commercial/industrial mechanical insulation, firestop, and building envelope products. Competes with Owens Corning in the insulation materials that Thermo-Tec specifies and installs; does not perform installation services directly.
• Specified Technologies Inc. (STI Firestop): Manufacturer of firestop systems (mortars, sealants, pillows, composite sheets) that is Thermo-Tec's primary product partner and supplier. Materially related but does not perform installation services.

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public holding company (NYSE: APG) owning multiple life-safety and specialty services businesses including insulation and firestop installation. Overlaps Thermo-Tec's firestopping and mechanical insulation niches but operates across many geographies and adjacent service lines.
• BrandSafway: Large industrial services platform providing insulation, scaffolding, and access solutions to commercial and industrial clients across North America. Comparable commercial/industrial insulation capabilities, much broader service portfolio.
• EMCOR Group: Major mechanical and electrical contractor (NYSE: EME) whose subsidiaries perform commercial mechanical insulation, plumbing, and HVAC services. Overlaps Thermo-Tec's mechanical insulation and plumbing insulation work as part of a much broader MEP portfolio.
• IES Holdings: National mechanical and electrical services platform (NASDAQ: IESC) with a commercial insulation segment serving industrial and commercial customers. Comparable mechanical insulation scope, but as one segment within a diversified services firm.
• Tremco Incorporated: Building envelope and construction products manufacturer (RPM International subsidiary) offering insulation-adjacent systems, sealants, and fire protection solutions. Adjacent product portfolio and overlapping customer base, but focused on materials rather than installation.

Direct peers

• Performance Contracting Group: One of the largest US commercial and industrial insulation contractors, delivering mechanical insulation, firestopping, and related specialty services to general contractors and industrial clients — same core service mix as Thermo-Tec but at national scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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