Overview

Kennedy Valve Company manufactures fire hydrants, valves, and ductile iron pipe products for water distribution, fire protection, and water and wastewater treatment. The company is headquartered in Elmira, New York, and was founded in 1877. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated $50-100M revenue band, and is privately held. Its customers include municipalities, utilities, contractors, engineers, and industrial clients. In 2026, McWane launched its iHydrantPlus water system intelligence platform, which the company has been installing in utility networks.

At a glance

What Kennedy Valve Company makes

The company's products are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and it lists valve, machining, steel, and coating capabilities, including iHydrant monitoring technology for real-time pressure and temperature data.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Valve, CNC Machining, Machining, Steel, Coating (source: kennedyvalve.com).

Certifications

Kennedy Valve Company is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — kennedyvalve.com

• ISO 45001 — kennedyvalve.com

• ISO 9001 — kennedyvalve.com

Trade and customs footprint

Kennedy Valve has been operating since 1877, and its public customs records were not available in the source record. US customs bill-of-lading records list 259 inbound shipments across 10 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · South Korea · Sri Lanka · India.

Latest developments

• 2026-09-22 — Team Kennedy Valve Runs for a Cure at the Stache Strong 5K - Kennedy Valve (kennedyvalve.com)

• 2026-06-22 — McWane Launches Water System Intelligence Platform — iHydrantPlus™ - Kennedy Valve (kennedyvalve.com)

• 2026-03-29 — Kennedy Valve Company reshared iHydrant: We're thrilled to announce that we had additional network installations of our iHydrant technology in downtown Syracuse, NY! We are proud to continue relations with Syracuse- providing innovative technology, permanent, year round … (linkedin.com)

• 2026-03-02 — Hillsborough County, FL recently strengthened its water infrastructure with the installation of an iHydrant® Network. Built for constant, in-service performance, iHydrant Technology gives utility teams real-time pressure and temperature insights year-round, staying … | Kennedy Valve Company (linkedin.com)

• 2025-10-28 — Kennedy Valve Company reshared iHydrant: Another utility addition to our iHydrant ® Technology solution. The Village of Catskill, NY, as part of an ongoing infrastructure project, has created a smart network within their water distribution system using … (linkedin.com)

• 2025-06-18 — Elmira-Chemung Council gets $1.5M grant for trail project | Kennedy Valve Company posted on the topic | LinkedIn (linkedin.com)

Company details

Kennedy Valve is privately held and is part of McWane, which announced the iHydrantPlus platform in June 2026. Kennedy Valve Company was founded in 1877, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Elmira, New York. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 149 years in operation (founded 1877). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Kennedy Valve Company make?

Kennedy Valve Company manufactures fire hydrants, valves, and ductile iron pipe products for water distribution, fire protection, and water and wastewater treatment. The company is headquartered in Elmira, New York, and was founded in 1877. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated $50-100M revenue band, and is privately held. Its customers include municipalities, utilities, contractors, engineers, and industrial clients. In 2026, McWane launched its iHydrantPlus water system intelligence platform, which the company has been installing in utility networks.

Where is Kennedy Valve Company headquartered?

Kennedy Valve Company is headquartered in Elmira, New York (1021 E Water St, Elmira, New York, 14901-3332).

When was Kennedy Valve Company founded?

Kennedy Valve Company was founded in 1877.

How big is Kennedy Valve Company?

Kennedy Valve Company has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).

What certifications does Kennedy Valve Company hold?

Kennedy Valve Company lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Does Kennedy Valve Company import from overseas suppliers?

US customs bill-of-lading records show 259 inbound shipments for Kennedy Valve Company, with top origins including China · South Korea · Sri Lanka · India.

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