What GroovJoint LLC does

GroovJoint LLC is a US-based, privately held manufacturer of stainless steel piping components, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with a mailing presence in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company produces grooved fittings (sizes 1"-12" in Sch. 10 and Sch. 40, plus 14"-24" roll-grooved), PressJoint press-style fittings (1/2"-2", compatible with Sch. 5/10S stainless pipe), the Model 9200 316 stainless grooved-end butterfly valve (2"-8", 300 psi), and TUF-LUBE NSF 61-certified gasket grease. Materials are 304L and 316L stainless steel manufactured to ASTM A403/A743/A774 standards using CNC turning and machining centers, MIG/TIG welding, pickling/passivating, and electropolishing, with an in-house design team that supports custom fabrication (wyes, 3D elbows, spool pieces, duplex/super duplex).

The company serves nine vertical end-markets: primary segments are fire protection (sprinkler standpipes, wet-pipe systems), plumbing/domestic water (NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certified), and process piping; secondary segments are HVAC, oil and gas, mining, pulp and paper, marine, and mechanical/industrial applications. Products carry the regulatory footprint required for specification-driven sales: UL 213, FM Approval at 300 PSI, AIA approval, Deltek Specpoint listing, and ISO certification, alongside NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 for potable water. Customer acquisition is led by enterprise field sales across North America (National Sales Manager, Inside Sales Manager, Technical Support Engineer), with regional sales offices in Dubai (Middle East) and representation via Jim Rowland and Associates in Latin America and the Caribbean; a website storefront handles direct orders against a March 2026 list-price book.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across five streams: grooved fittings and couplings, PressJoint press fittings, pressfitting tools and accessories, coupling gasket grease and consumables, and custom fabrication services. Pricing is unit-based with a $50 minimum invoice charge and freight-prepaid terms at $7,500 net order value. The company is currently undergoing a strategic transition announced July 2, 2026 with ASC Engineered Solutions, described as the next chapter for the business.

Name

GroovJoint LLC

Legal name

GroovJoint LLC

Website

https://groovjoint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GroovJoint LLC, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, manufactures stainless steel grooved fittings, PressJoint press-style fittings, butterfly valves, and accessories for fire protection, plumbing, process piping, and other industrial applications across North America, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pipe Fittings

NAICS

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD)

Keywords

• Grooved pipe fittings
• Stainless steel piping
• Press style fittings
• Industrial pipe couplings
• Fire protection fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. Stainless Steel Grooved Fittings and Couplings: One-time product sales of stainless steel grooved pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, tees, reducers, valves, and flanged adaptors. Products sold in various schedules (Sch. 10, Sch. 40) and grades (304L, 316L) with pressure ratings up to 600psi.
2. Stainless Steel Press Style Fittings: One-time sales of PressJoint press-style fittings ranging from 1/2" to 2" for use with Sch. 5 and Sch. 10S stainless steel pipe. Pressure rating up to 300psi.
3. Pressfitting Tools and Accessories: Sales of M18 Force Logic press tools, stainless steel press rings, and jaw accessories. Tools authorized for use with GroovJoint press systems.
4. Coupling Gasket Grease and Consumables: Sales of TUF-LUBE gasket lubricant available in 1 quart tub and 55-gallon drum sizes. NSF 61 certified for potable water applications.
5. Custom Fabrication Services: Customer-specific specialty fittings including grooved laterals, wyes, large diameter reducing tees, 3D elbows, spool pieces, duplex and super duplex products, and other custom configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GroovJoint LLC manufactures and sells stainless steel grooved pipe fittings, PressJoint press-style fittings, butterfly valves, and supporting accessories such as TUF-LUBE gasket grease and installation tools. Products are produced in the United States and sold to commercial and industrial customers for fire protection, process piping, plumbing, HVAC, oil and gas, mining, marine, and pulp and paper applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PressJoint: Stainless steel press style fittings product line, 1/2" - 2" size range compatible with Sch. 5 and Sch. 10S stainless steel pipe
• PressJoint
• TUF-LUBE

Products and services

• Grooved Fittings

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces labor costs in the field by using grooved method for installation of piping systems

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, regional, regulatory and marketplace.

• ASC Engineered SolutionsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026ASC Engineered Solutions is the successor entity following GroovJoint's next chapter. Press release dated July 2, 2026 announces the transition. This represents a significant strategic development in the company's evolution.
• DUCCO IndustriescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDUCCO Industries manufactures the Ducco GT 4020 galvanized rigid couplings which are sold by GroovJoint. GroovJoint acts as a distributor for these products, extending their product portfolio beyond stainless steel to include galvanized options for fire protection applications.
• Jim Rowland and Associates LLCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJim Rowland and Associates LLC serves as the International Sales Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean region. Contacts include Jim Rowland and Ana Maria Baker, reachable at (239) 821-5289.
• NSF InternationalregulatoryOthersNSF International certifies GroovJoint products under NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standard for drinking water system components. Products undergo rigorous testing and certification.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)regulatoryOthersUL certifies GroovJoint products to safety standards including UL 213 for rigid couplings. Products are tested and listed by UL for safety and performance.
• FM ApprovalsregulatoryOthersFM Approvals provides third-party testing and certification for GroovJoint products including galvanized couplings (Ducco GT 4020) for fire protection applications, rated at 300 PSI.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA)regulatoryOthersGroovJoint products are approved by AIA and specified for Fire-Sprinkler Standpipes, Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems, Domestic Water Piping and Site Water Distribution Piping projects designed by architects.
• DeltekmarketplaceOthersGroovJoint products are listed on Deltek Specpoint, an industry specification platform used by architects and specifiers to select products for building projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Watts Water Technologies: Public plumbing and water-quality products company with a broad fittings and valves portfolio, including stainless offerings into commercial and industrial piping. Competes with GroovJoint in NSF-certified potable-water applications.
• Anvil International: Long-standing incumbent in threaded and grooved pipe fittings, hangers, and valves across plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection. Competes broadly with GroovJoint's stainless and galvanized couplings.
• Mueller Industries: Diversified manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and stainless piping products for plumbing, HVAC, and industrial uses. Comparable distribution model and end-customer base to GroovJoint's mechanical/industrial segment.
• NIBCO: Major US manufacturer of valves, fittings, and flow-control products for plumbing, mechanical, and industrial markets. Overlaps with GroovJoint's butterfly valve and plumbing-grade fittings portfolio.
• Grinnell (Johnson Controls): Established fire-protection brand (sprinklers, couplings, fittings) within Johnson Controls' building-solutions portfolio. Directly comparable to GroovJoint's FM-Approved, UL-certified fire-protection couplings and standpipes.
• ASC Engineered Solutions: Large consolidator of pipe-fittings, hangers, and supports (now the acquirer of GroovJoint). Operates in the same fittings/couplings market at much broader scale and acts as a sister rather than substitute for the GroovJoint line.

Direct peers

• Smith-Cooper International: Manufacturer of cast and fabricated pipe fittings, couplings, and valves serving plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and industrial markets. Overlapping product categories with GroovJoint across couplings and fittings.
• Shurjoint: Specialist in grooved couplings and fittings for commercial, industrial, and fire-protection piping. Closely comparable to GroovJoint's core stainless and carbon-steel grooved product mix.
• Victaulic: Pioneer and global leader in grooved mechanical pipe-joining systems. Direct overlap across GroovJoint's entire grooved coupling, fitting, and valve product line for fire protection, plumbing, and industrial services.

Regional players

• Kuriyama of America: Industrial-hose and couplings manufacturer with North American distribution. Adjacent competitor in mechanical and industrial piping couplings, with similar stainless-steel coupling offerings to GroovJoint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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