Bray Commercial Division

What Bray Commercial Division does

Bray Commercial Division, Inc. is a Houston, Texas-headquartered operating division of Bray International, Inc. that designs, manufactures, and supplies automated valves and actuators for the global commercial building HVAC and building automation market. Its core product portfolio spans four valve families — butterfly valves (3L Series resilient seated and MK Series high performance ANSI Class 150/300), control ball valves (EBV Series characterized ball and standard/high pressure variants), Pressure Independent Control Valves (SS Series threaded 1/2"-2" and SSM Series flanged), and globe valves — complemented by a full actuator lineup (spring return, non-spring return, industrial, commercial, and linear actuators for PIC/globe valves) plus accessories such as weather shields and retrofit kits. The technical differentiator is the PICV architecture that integrates dynamic flow balancing with high-rangeability temperature control in a single compact housing, eliminating separate balancing components and simplifying installation and commissioning.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time unit sales of valves and actuators at published list prices, with a $250 minimum order, net 30 terms for U.S. buyers, and confirmed letters of credit for international buyers; aftermarket parts and custom configurations form secondary revenue streams. Go-to-market combines a global direct sales force of factory-certified regional professionals, an e-commerce Buy Now storefront, and three channel layers — Building Automation Systems (BAS) partners, OEM relationships, and an extensive contractor network serving new construction, retrofit, and LEED-certified projects. End customers are segmented across healthcare, data centers, government and municipal facilities, sports and convention venues, K-12 and higher education, transportation hubs, hotels, office buildings, and retail.

Operations are governed by an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality system with 110% pressure testing for bubble-tight shutoff, in-house Positive Material Identification (PMI) testing, coordinate measurement verification, and actuator calibration and cycle testing. Distribution reaches the U.S. and Canada via dedicated product catalogs and worldwide through certified regional service networks; supporting marketing assets include a technical blog, a free Cv-based Valve Sizing Calculator with PDF export, MasterSpec/Specpoint engineering listings, and product submittals for specifiers.

Name

Bray Commercial Division

Legal name

Bray Commercial Division, Inc.

Website

https://braycommercialdivision.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bray Commercial Division supplies automated butterfly, ball, globe, and pressure independent control valves plus actuators for commercial building HVAC systems worldwide. It sells through certified direct sales, BAS/OEM partners, contractors, and an e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Valves and Actuators

NAICS

Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Valves & Controls (Shutoff, Mixing, Backflow) (IMADALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Controls, Thermostats, Sensors & Building Automation (HVAC Controls) (IMADANAH), Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS) (IMAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC valves
• Building automation actuators
• Pressure independent control valves
• Butterfly ball globe valves
• HVAC flow control solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. HVAC Valve Sales: Bray Commercial generates revenue through the sale of automated valves including butterfly valves, ball valves, pressure independent control valves, globe valves, and actuators to the commercial building HVAC market
2. Aftermarket Parts and Accessories: Sale of accessories including retrofit kits, weather shields, and replacement parts for existing valve installations
3. Custom Valve Solutions: Tailored automated valve solutions for commercial buildings addressing specific HVAC system requirements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bray Commercial Division supplies automated valves and actuators for commercial building HVAC systems. Its product portfolio centers on four valve families — butterfly valves, ball valves, pressure independent control valves (PICV), and globe valves — paired with electric actuators (spring return, non-spring return, industrial, commercial, and linear) and accessories such as weather shields and retrofit kits. The offering targets building automation systems (BAS) partners, OEMs, and contractors serving new construction, retrofit, and LEED-certified commercial projects.

Product overview

Bray Commercial Division provides automated valves and actuators for the commercial building HVAC market worldwide. The product portfolio centers on four core valve categories (Butterfly Valves, Ball Valves, Pressure Independent Control Valves, and Globe Valves) complemented by actuator solutions (Spring Return, Non-Spring Return, Industrial, Commercial, and Linear actuators) and accessories (Weather Shields, Retrofit Kits). The valves are designed for HVAC applications including building automation, temperature controls, chilled water, hot water, and steam systems. The company serves sectors such as healthcare, data centers, government, education, transportation, hospitality, office buildings, and retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EBV Series: Characterized ball valves for HVAC applications including two-way and three-way assemblies for steam, chilled water, and hot water systems.
• MK Series
• 3L Series
• SS Series (Simple Set)
• SSM Series (Simple Set Max)

Products and services

• Butterfly Valves Automated butterfly valves for commercial building HVAC, including the 3L Series resilient seated valves for building automation and temperature controls, and the MK Series McCannalok high performance valves rated ANSI Class 150 and 300.
• Control Ball Valves Automated ball valves for HVAC flow control including the EBV Series characterized ball valves for two-way and three-way assemblies handling steam, chilled water, and hot water, plus standard and high pressure control ball valves.
• Pressure Independent Control Valves (PICV) State-of-the-art control valves that combine a high quality, high rangeability temperature control valve with a dynamically balanced flow regulator in a single space-saving housing. Includes SS Series (threaded, 1/2" to 2") and SSM Series (flanged) variants for hot water and chilled water applications.
• Globe Valves Globe valves for HVAC applications requiring precise throttling and flow control in commercial building systems.
• Spring Return Actuators Fail-safe electric actuators with an internal spring mechanism that automatically returns the damper to its default position during a power failure. Torque range: 20 to 180 in-lb. (2-20 Nm).
• Non-Spring Return Actuators Electric actuators relying on motor control for damper position and maintaining the last position during power outages. Torque range: 35 to 310 in-lb. (4-35 Nm).
• Industrial Actuators Heavy-duty actuators designed for industrial HVAC applications requiring robust performance and durability.
• Commercial Actuators Actuators optimized for commercial building HVAC systems and suitable for integration into building automation systems.
• PIC & Globe Valve Linear Actuators Linear actuators specifically designed for pressure independent control valves and globe valves in HVAC systems.
• Retrofit Kits Kits designed to facilitate upgrading or replacing existing valve and actuator installations in commercial buildings.
• Weather Shields / Weather Covers Protective accessories that shield actuators from harsh environmental conditions to enhance durability and performance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bubble-tight shutoff guaranteed through 110% pressure testing of all valves
• +3 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Building Automation Systems (BAS) PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBray Commercial serves Building Automation Systems partners as a core channel for delivering automated valve solutions to commercial building projects. The company enables BAS partners to offer effective and economical valve solution packages for HVAC optimization.
• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBray Commercial partners with OEMs to provide automated valve solutions integrated into HVAC equipment and systems. The partnership focuses on delivering tailored solutions for specific equipment requirements.
• ContractorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBray Commercial serves contractors for new construction, retrofit, and LEED certification projects. Their extensively trained staff provides in-depth product knowledge to support contractor needs.
• EICC/GeSI Conflict Free Smelter ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBray International supports the EICC/GeSI Conflict Free Smelter (CFS) program for certifying smelters producing tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold metals. Suppliers to Bray are requested to seek CFS certification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Belimo: Swiss-based market leader in HVAC damper actuators, control valves, and sensors for commercial buildings. Direct competitor across Bray's actuator and PICV product lines, with comparable focus on commercial HVAC flow control and building automation integration.
• NIBCO: Manufacturer of flow-control products including commercial valves and actuators for HVAC and plumbing. Comparable product portfolio and distribution model through wholesalers, engineers, and contractors.
• Danfoss: Global manufacturer of HVAC components including valves, actuators, and drives. Directly comparable product portfolio in commercial heating and cooling applications, with strong presence in pressure-independent control technology.
• Victaulic: Manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining and flow-control solutions for commercial and industrial buildings. Comparable customer base in commercial construction with overlap in HVAC distribution channels.
• Watts Water Technologies: Manufacturer of valves, flow control, and plumbing products serving commercial and institutional markets. Directly comparable in commercial building valves with overlapping channels through contractors and engineers.

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve: Major industrial valve and flow-control manufacturer. Adjacent competitor with broader industrial focus, but competes with Bray International's parent in certain commercial/light-industrial valve categories.
• Johnson Controls: Diversified building solutions provider with HVAC equipment, building automation, and controls. Overlaps with Bray in commercial HVAC flow-control components and through contractor and BAS channels.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation provider with HVAC/building automation offerings. Overlaps with Bray through BAS partner channels and integrated building management systems.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Broad incumbent offering HVAC controls, actuators, valves, and full building automation suites. Competes with Bray through BAS partner channels and integrated smart-building offerings that include flow-control components.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Broad incumbent offering building automation, HVAC controls, and valve products. Competes with Bray across enterprise commercial building projects via integrator and OEM channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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