southampton industrial manufacturing

What southampton industrial manufacturing does

Southampton Industrial Manufacturing is a privately held Canadian custom HVAC and industrial automation manufacturer headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The firm designs and builds project-specific HVAC equipment for industrial (oil and gas, mining, chemical, water treatment, food processing), commercial, and institutional facilities where standard catalog products cannot meet dimensional, environmental, or hazardous-location constraints. Core capabilities include custom air handling units with options spanning fan arrays, glycol/steam heating, DX cooling, humidification, HEPA filtration, and energy recovery; explosion-proof equipment certified for Class 1 Division/Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous locations (NFPA 496); and chemical filtration/scrubbers for H2S, SO2, and chlorine environments. The proprietary GenMax regenerative heat recovery system, featuring dual heat exchanger cores that alternate regeneration and discharge modes, achieves 85-95% efficiency and is positioned as a flagship sub-brand.

The company operates an automation division that designs, programs, and manufactures control panels integrating programmable controllers from Allen Bradley, Siemens, Distech, Schneider, GE, and Trane. This vendor-neutral approach, combined with an ETL-certified factory acceptance testing process, allows Southampton to deliver HVAC equipment and controls as a single integrated package, eliminating the multi-vendor coordination failures common in industrial projects. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for design and manufacture of custom HVAC and automation equipment, ETL certification for its testing facility, and CSA explosion-proof certifications.

Commercially, Southampton sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales from its Calgary headquarters on a project-by-project, custom-quoted basis with multi-year contract cadences. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales bundled with automation/control panels, supplemented by technical support services. The company self-describes as a "collaborative, high growth organization" and is actively hiring assemblers and electricians. No public revenue, headcount, ownership, or funding data is disclosed; distribution is direct-only with no resellers or channel partners, and operations are concentrated in Western Canada with disclosed project work for global industrial customers.

Name

southampton industrial manufacturing

Legal name

Southampton Industrial Mfg. Inc.

Website

https://southampton-industrial.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Southampton Industrial Manufacturing is a Calgary-based custom HVAC and industrial automation manufacturer serving oil and gas, mining, chemical, commercial, and institutional clients with project-specific equipment, explosion-proof certifications, and integrated control panels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom HVAC Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC), Controls, Thermostats, Sensors & Building Automation (HVAC Controls) (IMADANAH)

Keywords

• Custom HVAC manufacturing
• Industrial automation systems
• Energy recovery equipment
• Explosion proof HVAC
• Control panel integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom HVAC Equipment Sales: Design and manufacture of custom HVAC equipment for industrial, commercial, and institutional applications on a project-by-project basis. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales with pricing based on project specifications and custom requirements.
2. Automation/Control Systems: Design, programming, and manufacturing of control panels integrated with HVAC equipment. Control panels are thoroughly tested in ETL certified facility and provided as part of complete HVAC system packages.
3. Technical Support and Service: Service and technical assistance provided to customers. Support available via phone and service request forms for existing equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Southampton Industrial Manufacturing is a custom HVAC and automation equipment manufacturer based in Calgary, Canada. The company designs and builds project-specific heating, ventilation, and cooling equipment for industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities, including specialized explosion-proof, chemical filtration, and energy recovery systems. It also operates an automation division that designs and programs control panels, providing single-source responsibility for HVAC equipment and controls.

Product overview

Southampton Industrial Manufacturing is a custom HVAC equipment manufacturer offering innovative, project-specific solutions rather than a standard product line. The core portfolio includes Industrial HVAC Equipment for harsh environments including explosion proof and chemical filtration systems; Commercial and Institutional HVAC Equipment for buildings with various heating, cooling, and air quality options; and Energy Recovery Systems including the proprietary Genmax Regenerative Heat Recovery System achieving 85-95% efficiency. The company's automation division provides custom control panels with programmable controllers from all major manufacturers (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Distech, Schneider, GE, Trane), enabling single-source responsibility for both HVAC equipment and automation. All equipment undergoes exhaustive factory acceptance testing before shipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Genmax: A regenerative heat recovery system product line by Southampton Industrial, featuring dual heat exchanger cores that alternate modes of heat regeneration and discharging, achieving efficiencies of 85-95%.

Products and services

• Industrial HVAC Equipment Industrial heating and cooling equipment manufactured to exceed rigorous specifications for harsh conditions including petroleum refining facilities, water treatment plants, mines, and corrosive environments. Includes explosion proof, chemical filtration, and ventilation solutions.
• Commercial and Institutional HVAC Equipment Custom commercial and institutional HVAC equipment with options including fan arrays with EC or AC motors, glycol/water heating and cooling, steam heating, ultraviolet disinfection, DX cooling, humidification, and energy recovery systems.
• Energy Recovery Systems Energy recovery options including glycol run-around loops (45-55% efficiency), heat pipes (50-60%), plate exchangers (65-75%), and energy wheels (70-80%) integrated into air handling units.
• GenMax Regenerative Heat Recovery System Proprietary regenerative heat recovery system featuring dual heat exchanger cores alternating modes of heat regeneration and discharging by altering the paths of supply and return air streams after predetermined cycle time, achieving 85-95% efficiency.
• Automation and Control Panels Custom-designed and programmed control panels manufactured in ETL certified facility, incorporating programmable controllers from major manufacturers (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Distech, Schneider, GE, Trane), with exhaustive factory acceptance testing.
• Explosion Proof Equipment Specialized explosion proof HVAC equipment for all area classifications including Class 1 Division/Zone 2 and Class 1 Division/Zone 1 certified equipment, NEMA 7 enclosures, NFPA 496 compliance.
• Chemical Filtration Systems Chemical filtration systems (scrubbers) integrated into air handling units or provided as standalone equipment for removal of H2S, SO2, chlorine, solvents and other contaminants. Available in both general purpose and hazardous locations up to Class 1 Division/Zone 1.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Engineered Air: Canadian custom HVAC and air handler manufacturer based in Calgary with comparable custom-engineering model, industrial and institutional focus, and proprietary product lines. Closest direct competitor given overlapping geography and target segments.
• AAON: US-based manufacturer of custom and semi-custom HVAC equipment for commercial and industrial applications, including energy recovery and high-efficiency air handlers. Comparable business model emphasizing engineered-to-order solutions.
• Mestek Inc. Manufacturer of custom HVAC equipment including air handlers, heat exchangers, and energy recovery solutions for commercial and industrial markets. Overlapping product portfolio in custom air handling and heat transfer.
• API Heat Transfer (now part of SPX Technologies): Manufacturer of heat exchangers and thermal management equipment for industrial applications including hazardous environments. Directly comparable heat transfer technology and industrial customer base.
• EVAPCO Inc. Manufacturer of heat transfer and thermal management products including heat exchangers and industrial cooling equipment. Comparable thermal technology applied to industrial and process applications.

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC OEM offering commercial and industrial air handlers, chillers, and controls. Competes in adjacent custom-engineered and high-spec industrial applications; Trane is also a controller vendor integrated by Southampton.
• Carrier Global: Global HVAC and refrigeration OEM with broad commercial/industrial product lines and custom engineering capabilities. Represents the principal large-scale competitor that could move down-market into Southampton's custom niche.
• Reznor (Noritz America): Manufacturer of commercial and industrial HVAC units including unit heaters and air handlers. Overlaps with Southampton's commercial and institutional product lines, though less specialized in hazardous-location equipment.
• Rinnai Corporation: Manufacturer of heating equipment including boilers, water heaters, and commercial HVAC products. Comparable in heating equipment manufacturing category though focused on different end segments.
• Johnson Controls International: Global building HVAC and controls provider offering integrated solutions. Comparable in the controls/HVAC integration space where Southampton competes with its single-source automation offering.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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