texas manufacturing

What texas manufacturing does

Texas Manufacturing is a Houston, Texas-based metal fabrication company that produces fire sprinkler piping, grooved pipe fittings, and ancillary fire protection devices for sale to fire protection contractors, engineers, and distributors. Founded in the late 1950s in Whitesboro, North Texas, the firm relocated its operations to Houston and currently operates from a single facility at 5915 Milwee Street. It became a division of Hesse Industrial Sales, Inc., a woman-owned family business, in 2022, joining sister brands AIM Heat Exchangers, TexLine, and Vanec.

The company's product portfolio spans fire sprinkler fabrication, grooved pipe fittings, fire protection devices, and underground fireline installation services, all manufactured under the TexLine brand. Production is governed by a numbered and color-coded workflow system supported by HydraLIST software integrated with HydraTec for order management, and welds are produced on NAP universal welders. The firm holds the certifications required to serve fire protection markets: UL listing, NFPA 13 compliance, ASME Section IX welding, AWS fabrication, and ASME Section VIII Division 1 for pressure vessel work.

Texas Manufacturing generates revenue through custom fabrication orders and complementary stocking of branded fittings from Anvil and Gruvlok, sold primarily across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana with broader North American distribution. General Manager Glen Miller leads operations with more than 40 years of industry experience, and the company fulfills most deliveries within one week using its own forklift fleet. As a privately held division within a family-owned parent, the company does not disclose revenue, headcount, or funding data.

Name

texas manufacturing

Legal name

Texas Manufacturing Company

Website

https://texasmanufacturingco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Texas Manufacturing is a Houston-based metal fabricator producing fire sprinkler piping, grooved fittings, and fire protection devices under the TexLine brand for contractors, engineers, and distributors across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Manufacturing

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Sprinkler System Installation & Retrofit (IMAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Fire sprinkler fabrication
• Grooved pipe fittings
• Fire protection devices
• Underground fireline installation
• Custom pipe fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Sprinkler Fabrication: Custom fabrication of fire sprinkler systems to NFPA 13 standards including cutting, threading, welding, and grooving services for pipe sizes from ½" through 12".
2. Grooved Pipe Fittings Distribution: Distribution of Anvil fittings, hangers, and Gruvlok products along with wide variety of fire protection products and brands from major industry manufacturers.
3. Underground Fireline Installation: Licensed installation services for underground firelines in the state of Texas, providing complete project delivery capability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Texas Manufacturing Company fabricates custom fire sprinkler piping to NFPA 13 standards and supplies fabricated grooved pipe fittings and fire protection devices to distributors, fire protection contractors, and mechanical contractors throughout North America. The Houston-based manufacturer also offers licensed underground fireline installation in Texas and integrates HydraTec's HydraLIST software for digital RFQ processing, providing end-to-end project support from cutting and threading through delivery via forklift-equipped trucks.

Product overview

Texas Manufacturing Company operates as a manufacturer and supplier of fire protection products and services. The core offerings center around fire sprinkler fabrication, fabricated grooved pipe fittings (sold under the TexLine brand), and fire protection devices distributed to contractors throughout North America. The company also provides underground fireline installation services (licensed in Texas), custom welding, powder coating, and delivery services. Texas Manufacturing Company is a division of Hesse Industrial Sales, Inc., which also includes the related brands AIM Heat Exchangers and Vanec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TexLine: Brand of fire sprinkler piping, fabricated grooved pipe fittings, and fire protection devices manufactured by Texas Manufacturing Company.

Products and services

• TexLine Fire Protection Products
• Fire Sprinkler Fabrication
• Fabricated Grooved Pipe Fittings
• Fire Protection Devices
• Underground Fireline Installation

Quantifiable outcome

• Most deliveries can be made within one week of order placement

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and strategic.

• Hesse Industrial Sales, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Texas Manufacturing Company is a division of Hesse Industrial Sales, Inc., a woman-owned family business. Hesse Industrial Sales also includes AIM Heat Exchangers, TexLine, and Vanec brands. This parent company structure provides strategic diversification and family-owned business values.
• Anvil InternationalmajorTechnology or IntegrationTexas Manufacturing Company stocks and distributes Anvil fittings and hangers, a major brand in the fire protection industry. Anvil products are part of their core inventory for distribution to contractors.
• GruvlokmajorTechnology or IntegrationGruvlok grooved pipe fittings are stocked and distributed by Texas Manufacturing Company, providing comprehensive fitting options for fire sprinkler installations.
• HydraTecstrategicTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for HydraLIST software, enabling digital HLF format RFQ submission for streamlined fabrication request processing. This software integration simplifies project management for customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Anvil International: Anvil is a major manufacturer of malleable iron fittings, hangers, and Gruvlok grooved products used in fire protection. TMC both distributes Anvil/Gruvlok and competes with them as a fabricator of similar fittings, making Anvil both a supplier partner and direct comparable.
• Viking Group: Viking is a leading manufacturer of fire sprinklers, valves, and fire protection system components. They are a direct competitor to TMC in the fire protection component supply chain serving contractors and distributors in North America.
• Victaulic: Victaulic is the dominant manufacturer of grooved pipe fittings and couplings used in fire protection and mechanical systems. They directly compete with TMC's TexLine fittings and the grooved products TMC distributes, serving the same fire protection contractor customer base.
• ASC Engineered Solutions: ASC manufactures pipe fittings, hangers, and engineered products for fire protection, plumbing, and mechanical systems. They are a direct competitor to TMC's fabrication and distribution business in fittings and hangers.
• Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Reliable manufactures fire sprinklers, valves, and accessories for commercial fire protection. They compete directly with TMC in the fabricated fire protection component and device supply chain.
• Globe Fire Sprinkler: Globe manufactures fire sprinklers, valves, and specialty devices for fire protection systems. They are a direct competitor to TMC in supplying fire protection components to contractors and distributors.

Broad incumbents

• Atkore (Allied Tube & Conduit): Atkore, through Allied Tube & Conduit, manufactures steel conduit, pipe, and mechanical products used in construction and infrastructure. They are a broader incumbent supplying into the same end markets as TMC's fabricated products.
• Mueller Industries: Mueller is a major manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and steel pipe and fittings sold to distributors and OEMs. They are a broader incumbent in the pipe/fittings space that overlaps with TMC's fabrication inputs and product range.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco Fire Protection): Johnson Controls owns the Tyco Fire Protection Products portfolio (sprinklers, valves, extinguishers) and is the largest broad incumbent in fire protection. They compete with TMC in fire protection components and devices, though at vastly larger scale and across a broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Shurjoint: Shurjoint manufactures grooved pipe couplings and fittings for fire protection and mechanical systems. They are a direct competitor in the grooved fittings space that overlaps with TMC's TexLine fittings and Gruvlok distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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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