Future Tools
Future Tools, Inc. is a privately held Ohio manufacturer, operating as GoAerosol, that produces patented aerosol solvent weld cements and the SLIKSTYX spray-on pipe lubricant, selling through regional rep agencies and wholesale distributors to plumbing, electrical, and municipal contractors across the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersPataskala, United States
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Future Tools does
Future Tools, Inc. is a privately held specialty manufacturer based in Pataskala, Ohio, operating under the GoAerosol brand (legal entity: Future Tools, Inc., Ohio corporation). Founded by Ron Green, a former water-products contractor, the company designs and produces aerosol-based solvent weld cements and spray lubricants for plumbing and electrical pipe installation. Its core product line centers on the patented SPRAYWELD system, which combines cleaner, primer, and cement in a single sealed pressurized aerosol can for PVC, ABS, CPVC, and electrical conduit connections, plus SLIKSTYX, marketed as the first and only spray-on lubricant for gasketed push pipe. The technology is protected by US patents (#6652704 and #7008985) covering a 360° spray-anyway valve design and is certified to IAPMO, ASTM (D-2564, D-2235, F-493), NSF/ANSI 61, and NEMA (TC-2, TC-6, TC-8) standards.
The company sells a small, focused SKU set at unit prices ranging from $8.99 to $95.99, including SPRAYWELD variants (Clear, Purple, Conduit, Multi-Purpose), SLIKSTYX Spray Lube, the leather holster accessory, and two specialty tools (Mini Popper and Stopper Popper). Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales via three channels: a network of eight regional manufacturer's rep agencies covering most major US territories, wholesale distributors that supply contractor and plumbing supply stores, and direct phone orders (1-800-576-9707). Marketing is conducted through product demonstration videos, downloadable certification and MSDS documents, and distributor-facing counter-display materials. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding.
Customer segments are horizontal and trade-focused: plumbing contractors (primary), electrical contractors, municipal and utility contractors, and pipe installation workers. The company's value proposition is operational efficiency, namely replacing three separate dauber products with one aerosol can, doubling coverage per can, enabling one-handed application in difficult positions such as ditches, and reducing waste, contamination, and dried-product losses common with traditional solvent cements and gasket lubricants.
Future Tools firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Future Tools
- Legal name
- Future Tools, Inc.
- Website
- https://futuretoolsinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Future Tools, Inc. is a privately held Ohio manufacturer, operating as GoAerosol, that produces patented aerosol solvent weld cements and the SLIKSTYX spray-on pipe lubricant, selling through regional rep agencies and wholesale distributors to plumbing, electrical, and municipal contractors across the United States.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Future Tools is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pataskala
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Future Tools business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Aerosol Spray Products: Sale of aerosol-based solvent weld cement products (SprayWeld Clear, Purple, Conduit, Multi-Purpose) and spray lubricant (SLIKSTYX) through distribution channels
- Hand Tools: Sale of proprietary hand tools including Mini Popper and Stopper Popper for removing pipe plugs and caps
- Accessories: Sale of leather holsters and counter display units for product merchandising
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GoAerosol SPRAYWELD CLEAR - 4.5oz canister |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GoAerosol SPRAYWELD CLEAR - 11oz canister |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GoAerosol SPRAYWELD CONDUIT - 11oz canister |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GoAerosol SPRAYWELD PURPLE - 9.75oz canister |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GoAerosol SPRAYWELD Multi-Purpose - various sizes |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GoAerosol SLIKSTYX Spray Lube - 11oz canister |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GoAerosol Leather Holster |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Future Tools Mini Popper |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Future Tools Stopper Popper |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | GoAerosol SPRAYWELD PURPLE - Suggested Retail Price |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Future Tools product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Future Tools Inc., operating under the GoAerosol brand, manufactures and sells patented aerosol-based spray-on solvent weld cements (SPRAYWELD variants for PVC, ABS, CPVC, and electrical conduit) and a spray-on pipe gasket lubricant (SLIKSTYX), along with proprietary hand tools for removing pipe plugs and caps. The products use a sealed pressurized delivery system with a patented 360° spray-anyway valve to enable one-handed, mess-free application that replaces traditional dauber cements and tub lubricants. Sales are made through US rep agencies, wholesale distributors, and direct phone orders primarily to plumbing, electrical, and municipal/utility contractors.
Product overview
Future Tools Inc. (GoAerosol brand) is a manufacturer of innovative aerosol-based plumbing and electrical products. The core product line centers on the patented SPRAYWELD system—spray-on solvent weld cements that combine cleaner, primer, and cement in one sealed aerosol can for PVC, ABS, CPVC, and electrical conduit applications. Complementing the cement products is SLIKSTYX, the first spray-on lubricant for gasketed push pipe. The product portfolio includes multiple SPRAYWELD variants (Purple, Clear, Conduit, Multi-Purpose), the SLIKSTYX lubricant, an accessory leather holster, and two specialty tools (Mini Popper and Stopper Popper) for removing pipe plugs and caps. All products emphasize one-handed operation, sealed delivery systems, and reduced waste compared to traditional dauber-type cements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SPRAYWELD: Spray-on solvent weld cements for use on all PVC, ABS and Conduit connections. Includes Clear, Purple, Multi-Purpose, and Conduit variants.
- SLIKSTYX
- Future Tools
Products and services
- GoAerosol SPRAYWELD Purple Spray-on solvent weld cement combining cleaner, primer, and cement in one aerosol can for PVC pipe connections; features patented 360° spray valve and sealed delivery system.
- GoAerosol SPRAYWELD Clear Spray-on cleaner/primer and cement for PVC, ABS, and conduit connections, certified to ASTM D-2564 and NSF/ANSI 61.
- GoAerosol SPRAYWELD Conduit Spray-on cleaner/primer and cement specifically formulated for electrical PVC conduit; meets ASTM D-2564, NEMA TC-2, TC-6, and TC-8.
- GoAerosol SPRAYWELD Multi-Purpose Multi-purpose spray-on cement for PVC, ABS, and CPVC applications, combining cleaner, primer, and cement in a single sealed aerosol can.
- GoAerosol SLIKSTYX Spray Lube First and only spray-on lubricant for gasketed push pipe and pipe gaskets; one 11oz can replaces a half gallon of traditional tub lubricant; tested to NSF/ANSI 61.
- Future Tools Mini Popper Hand tool for quickly removing plugs and caps from pipes (4", 6", 8", and 10" sizes); reusable caps come off undamaged.
- Future Tools Stopper Popper Enhanced version of Mini Popper with impact hammer in handle for difficult caps and plugs; available in 4", 6", and 8" sizes.
- GoAerosol Leather Holster Hand-crafted leather holster with metal clip for holding one 11oz can of GoAerosol SprayWeld or Spray Lube on a belt or pocket.
Quantifiable outcome
- One can goes twice as far as other primers and wipe-ons
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Future Tools
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Future Tools technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Future Tools partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)coreProduct certification and listing organization; GoAerosol SPRAY WELD products are IAPMO certified to ASTM D-2564 and NSF/ANSI 61 standards; IAPMO listings available for product verification
- NSF InternationalcorePublic health and safety organization; Products certified to NSF/ANSI 61 for drinking water system components; Search for N-5760 to find NSF/ANSI 61 listing for GoAerosol products
- ASTM InternationalcoreInternational standards organization; Products meet applicable ASTM standards including D-2564, D-2235, F-493; Search for C-5907 to find ASTM listing
- Stan Roberts & Associates, Inc.coreManufacturer's rep agency covering Texas and surrounding states; represents GoAerosol products to contractors and distributors in the territory
- Ten Point SalescoreManufacturer's rep agency covering Colorado territory
- Balfrey & Johnston, Inc.coreManufacturer's rep agency covering Michigan territory
- Aqua Products GroupcoreManufacturer's rep agency covering Northern California and Northern Nevada territories
- Atlanta Special ProductscoreManufacturer's rep agency covering Georgia territory; phone 800-327-3552
- NH YatescoreManufacturer's rep agency covering Maryland, DC, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina
- Coleman Russell & Associates, Inc.coreManufacturer's rep agency covering Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and the Florida Panhandle
- SVF SalescoreManufacturer's rep agency covering Ohio territory
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Future Tools competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Henkel (Loctite): Henkel’s Loctite and Pattex portfolios span industrial adhesives, sealants and specialty bonding chemistries. While not focused on pipe solvent cements, Henkel is a broad incumbent with the R&D and distribution scale to enter or expand into aerosol plumbing adhesives if it chose to compete with Future Tools.
- Sherwin-Williams: Sherwin-Williams is a major coatings, sealants and construction-chemicals manufacturer with deep plumbing-supply distribution. Its broad portfolio and contractor channel overlap make it a relevant adjacent incumbent to Future Tools’ aerosol construction-chemicals niche.
- 3M: 3M sells a wide range of industrial adhesives, sealants and spray-applied chemical products through construction and industrial channels. Its scale and channel breadth make it an adjacent incumbent that could compete with or partner with Future Tools in aerosol construction chemicals.
- Soudal: Soudal is one of the world’s largest independent manufacturers of sealants, polyurethane foams and adhesives, with significant presence in construction chemicals. It is an adjacent incumbent whose aerosol/aerosol-adjacent construction chemical portfolio overlaps with Future Tools’ category.
Direct peers
- RectorSeal: RectorSeal produces pipe thread sealants, solvent cements, glues and specialty plumbing chemicals including pipe lubricants. Its product mix and plumbing/contractor distribution overlap closely with Future Tools’ SPRAYWELD cement and SLIKSTYX lubricant offerings.
- Christy’s (Industrial Specialties): Christy’s is a long-established manufacturer of industrial solvent cements, primers and cleaners for PVC, CPVC and ABS piping systems. It is a direct competitor to SPRAYWELD in the same solvent-cement category serving plumbing contractors.
- IPS Corporation (Weld-On): IPS Corporation’s Weld-On brand is a leading manufacturer of solvent cements, primers and cleaners for thermoplastic piping (PVC, CPVC, ABS). It competes head-to-head with Future Tools in pipe-joining chemistry for plumbing and industrial applications.
- Oatey: Oatey is the largest US manufacturer of PVC, ABS and CPVC solvent cements, primers and pipe lubricants sold under the Oatey brand. It is the closest direct competitor to Future Tools’ SPRAYWELD and SLIKSTYX lines, serving the same plumbing and electrical contractor segments.
Emerging players
- J-B Weld: J-B Weld is a specialty adhesive brand focused on two-part epoxies and repair adhesives sold to DIY and trade customers. While not focused on pipe solvent cements, it competes in the same general trade/DIY adhesive category and could expand into aerosol plumbing adhesives.
- Hercules (Industries) / Oatey Chemicals: Hercules is a legacy brand of pipe lubricants, thread sealants and plumbing chemicals now under Oatey. It is the most direct incumbent to SLIKSTYX in pipe gasket lubrication and overlaps with Future Tools on gasketed-pipe joining chemistry.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Future Tools compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
Future Tools financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Future Tools leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Future Tools funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Future Tools M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Future Tools
What does Future Tools do?
Future Tools Inc., operating under the GoAerosol brand, manufactures and sells patented aerosol-based spray-on solvent weld cements (SPRAYWELD variants for PVC, ABS, CPVC, and electrical conduit) and a spray-on pipe gasket lubricant (SLIKSTYX), along with proprietary hand tools for removing pipe plugs and caps. The products use a sealed pressurized delivery system with a patented 360° spray-anyway valve to enable one-handed, mess-free application that replaces traditional dauber cements and tub lubricants. Sales are made through US rep agencies, wholesale distributors, and direct phone orders primarily to plumbing, electrical, and municipal/utility contractors.
Is Future Tools a public or private company?
Future Tools is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Future Tools founded?
Future Tools was founded in 2014.
Where is Future Tools based?
Future Tools is headquartered in Pataskala, United States, in the North America region.
How does Future Tools make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Aerosol Spray Products are the primary driver. The others are hand Tools and accessories.
Who are Future Tools's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Henkel (Loctite), Sherwin-Williams, 3M and Soudal. Direct peers are RectorSeal, Christy’s (Industrial Specialties), IPS Corporation (Weld-On) and Oatey. Emerging players are J-B Weld and Hercules (Industries) / Oatey Chemicals.
Does Future Tools have an API?
No public API is recorded for Future Tools.