Titus Industrial

About Titus Industrial

Titus Industrial operates as a manufacturer and distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF), disrupting the traditional supply chain model within the energy, fire protection, and industrial sectors. The company was established in 2015 by CEO Max Farley and three investment founders, who capitalized on an industry downturn to build a business from the ground up. The firm's initial two years were dedicated to cultivating relationships with overseas manufacturing partners before its formal launch in 2016.

The core of Titus Industrial's strategy is a lean business model that eschews owning warehouses and holding unsold inventory. Instead, it leverages a network of partner warehouses across the United States and internationally, enabling a more cost-effective operation. Savings from this structure are channeled into a comprehensive quality assurance program, which includes metallurgical, proof, and pressure testing for every production run, with results provided to clients for transparency. This focus on quality control is managed by a dedicated U.S. engineering team and over 20 quality-control employees based in overseas offices.

The company's revenue is generated through the sale of its manufactured and distributed products, which include forged steel, fittings and couplings, hammer unions, ball valves, and oil country tubular goods. Titus Industrial serves both large and small retailers, functioning as their go-to PVF source by building strategic regional partnerships. The business model is designed to pull demand through these retail partners by educating end-users on the product's quality and value proposition. After receiving private equity backing in 2017, the company was acquired in a merger and acquisition deal on October 1, 2022.