Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Houston, Texas
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Since 1932
Tranter is a thermal management manufacturer headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States, founded in 1932. It designs and manufactures plate and shell-and-plate heat exchangers, evaporators, and condensers, and offers aftermarket maintenance and refurbishment services. The company is estimated to have 500 to 1,000 employees and annual revenue of $10 million to $50 million, and it is privately held. It serves the process industries, district heating, building infrastructure, and other sectors. In September 2026, the company announced a new press at its facility in Sweden to expand global manufacturing capacity.
Tranter at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1932
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1720
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1720
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · Sri Lanka · India · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Tranter.
What this tells a buyer
The company reported a September 2026 expansion of its manufacturing capacity through a new press installed in Sweden, following a related production update in October 2026.
Tranter is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and its product range includes gasketed and welded plate heat exchangers, shell-and-plate units, and Novusbloc heat exchangers.
Tranter operates facilities in the United States and Italy and has a 90-year manufacturing history, with its estimated size placing it in the 500 to 1,000 employee band.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
94 years in operation (founded 1932).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Tranter is a thermal management manufacturer headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States, founded in 1932. It designs and manufactures plate and shell-and-plate heat exchangers, evaporators, and condensers, and offers aftermarket maintenance and refurbishment services. The company is estimated to have 500 to 1,000 employees and annual revenue of $10 million to $50 million, and it is privately held. It serves the process industries, district heating, building infrastructure, and other sectors. In September 2026, the company announced a new press at its facility in Sweden to expand global manufacturing capacity.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1932 |
Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Tranter makes
Tranter is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and its product range includes gasketed and welded plate heat exchangers, shell-and-plate units, and Novusbloc heat exchangers.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Rubber, Steel, Thermal Management (source: tranter.com).
Certifications
Tranter is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — tranter.com
ISO 45001 — tranter.com
ISO 9001 — tranter.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company reported a September 2026 expansion of its manufacturing capacity through a new press installed in Sweden, following a related production update in October 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1720 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Sri Lanka · India · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-10-16 — Tranter reshared SACMI: Proud to support Tranter ’s continued growth. (linkedin.com)
2026-10-15 — Tranter expands its production via SACMI PHL5000L press - Heat Exchanger World (heat-exchanger-world.com)
2026-09-01 — Tranter Expands Global Manufacturing Capacity with New Press in Sweden (tranter.com)
2026-09-01 — Press (tranter.com)
2026-05-01 — We are pleased to announce the appointment of Brandy Moore as President & CEO of Tranter, effective May 1, 2026. | Tranter (linkedin.com)
2025-11-05 — Tranter selected as supplier for UK flagship CCS project (tranter.com)
Facilities
Tranter is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Public sources also reference these locations:
Texas, United States — tranter.com
Monza, Italy — heat-exchanger-world.com
Company details
Tranter operates facilities in the United States and Italy and has a 90-year manufacturing history, with its estimated size placing it in the 500 to 1,000 employee band. Tranter was founded in 1932, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 94 years in operation (founded 1932). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Tranter make?
Tranter is a thermal management manufacturer headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States, founded in 1932. It designs and manufactures plate and shell-and-plate heat exchangers, evaporators, and condensers, and offers aftermarket maintenance and refurbishment services. The company is estimated to have 500 to 1,000 employees and annual revenue of $10 million to $50 million, and it is privately held. It serves the process industries, district heating, building infrastructure, and other sectors. In September 2026, the company announced a new press at its facility in Sweden to expand global manufacturing capacity.
Where is Tranter headquartered?
Tranter is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
When was Tranter founded?
Tranter was founded in 1932.
How big is Tranter?
Tranter has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Tranter hold?
Tranter lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Tranter import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1720 inbound shipments for Tranter, with top origins including Germany · Sri Lanka · India · South Korea.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 940-723-7125
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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