About Us
FOR ENGINEERS AND OPERATORS MANAGING CRITICAL SYSTEMS
Who we are
ThermOmegaTech® was founded in 1983 when engineer Fred Pirkle developed a self-actuating freeze protection valve for the railroad industry. The solution addressed a critical risk in locomotive cooling systems and became the industry standard for freeze protection.
That same thermostatic technology remains the foundation of our products used across railroad, commercial plumbing, industrial, and aerospace and defense systems.
We apply it to solve application-specific challenges, including:
- Providing mechanical actuation in response to temperature changes without external power
- Maintaining controlled temperatures in fluid systems
- Preventing overheating, freezing, and scalding conditions
- Reducing maintenance, troubleshooting, and system downtime
As customer needs expanded, ThermOmegaTech® added electronics manufacturing capabilities to provide high-reliability PCB assembly for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, built with the same focus on performance, consistency, and quality.
Our processes are structured to meet the requirements of regulated industries, supported by an AS9100D certified quality management system and CMMC Level 2 compliance for secure handling of controlled information.
Customers rely on ThermOmegaTech® to solve problems, whether that’s with thermostatically controlled products or contract manufacturing services.
our values
Built on expertise, driven by problem solving, and strengthened by our people.
Thermal Expertise, Our Foundation
Our expertise is built on decades of experience in phase-change wax actuation. This technology enables precise, repeatable motion without external power, supporting fluid control and mechanical actuation across a wide range of operating conditions.
Problem Solving, Our Focus
Our approach is centered on solving real application challenges. We work closely with customers to understand operating conditions, identify risks, and implement solutions that maintain consistent operation.
Our People, Our Advantage
Our strength comes from a high-performing, engaged team and a culture built on accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Sustainability and Responsibility
We prioritize efficient manufacturing and internal processes to support our team, reduce environmental impact, and lower operating costs for both our facility and our customers.
- We reduce resource consumption through both our product design and our operations.
- Self-actuating valves eliminate external power requirements
- Temperature control reduces water and energy waste in customer systems
- Our facility is powered in part by rooftop solar, supporting on-site energy generation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
40+ Years of Innovative Solutions
Learn more about the history of ThermOmegaTech®®’s innovative solutions using thermal actuator technology.
Scroll across to see the history of our innovation milestones.
1982
1982
Fred Pirkle, “Shotgun Fred”, launches Therm-Omega-Tech by developing the GURU Plug, a snap-acting thermostatically controlled freeze protection valve for Locomotives.
1984
1984
Fred Pirkle legally incorporates the company as Therm-Omega-Tech®
1990
1990
Expansion into industrial markets with self-actuating modulating freeze protection valves.
1994
1994
Scald Protection valves introduced to maintain safe water temperatures for emergency safety showers and eyewash stations.
1996
1996
ECONO/HAT-RA valves are launched to provide thermal relief for booster pumps.
1998
1998
Therm-O-Mix® Station developed to deliver tepid water for safety showers and eyewash applications, maintaining ANSI-compliant temperatures.
2002
2002
Drain Tempering Valve (DTV) introduced to automatically cool discharge to drain and maintain wastewater within plumbing code limits.
2003
2003
Expanded valve designs introduced to maintain controlled temperatures in instrument enclosures and sampling systems.
2004
2004
Fred Pirkle, a BBQ enthusiast, develops the first temperature control device for charcoal grills/cookers, thus launching the BBQ GURU®.
2006
2006
Therm-Omega-Tech® launches the STVM® Steam & Water Washdown Station, designed for high-temperature washdown, to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime in food and beverage processing and other industrial facilities.
2012
2012
Founder, inventor, Fred Pirkle passes away leaving a legacy of innovation and commitment to excellence.
2012
2012
Therm-Omega-Tech® expands into the plumbing industry with its unveiling of CircuitSolver®, an industry-changing, thermostatic balancing valve for domestic hot water recirculation systems.
2012
2012
Jim Logue Jr. acquires Therm-Omega-Tech®.
Therm-Omega-Tech® pledges a $25 million donation to Fred Pirkle’s alma mater, Sam Houston University, Huntsville, TX, to fund a new engineering technology building and program.
2014
2014
GURU PC® modulating valve introduced to prevent freezing in passenger rail cars.
Company rebrands as ThermOmegaTech®.
2015
2015
EcoFlow® is developed to monitor and control the seal water temperature in mechanical seals systems to optimize system performance and reduce water consumption.
2016
2016
CircuitSolver® product line is enhanced with union and preassembled configurations to simplify installation.
2017
2017
The Fred Pirkle Engineering Technology Center opens at Sam Houston University, housing the University’s Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Technology.
2018
2018
ThermOmegaTech® officially launches a new division dedicated to the Aerospace & Defense industry.
2018
2018
ThermOmegaTech® acquires IMET Electronics Corp, adding in-house PCB assembly to support electronics contract manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
CircuitSolver® Thermal Disinfection Valve (CSUTD-D) is developed for domestic hot water systems using a heat-and-flush thermal disinfection method.
2019
2019
TJM Electronics is acquired, increasing PCB assembly capacity.
2019
2019
ThermOmegaTech® achieve AS9100D certification, reinforcing its commitment to quality and expanding its opportunities in Aerospace and Defense.
2021
2021
TJM Electronics relocates to the ThermOmegaTech®® facility and achieves AS9100D certification, strengthening its capabilities in electronic contract manufacturing for Aerospace and Defense applications.
2023
2023
All companies merge together under the ThermOmegaTech® brand to unify operations and broaden capabilities.
2024
2024
ThermOmegaTech® expands its Warminster, PA facility to 60,000 square feet to incorporate new manufacturing, R&D, and office space for its growing divisions.
2025
2025
ThermOmegaTech® brings next-generation automation to its quality control and production processes with the addition of a Cobot.
2025
2025
Industrial Tempering Valve (ITV) is introduced to cool hot effluent going to drain from humidifiers, autoclaves, boilers, and other industrial equipment.
2026
2026
ThermOmegaTech® achieves CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO), validating cybersecurity controls for defense and regulated industry requirements.
Let’s Solve Your Application Challenge
Work directly with our ThermOmegaTech® engineers and product experts to evaluate your system, review operating conditions, and implement a solution that fits your application requirements.
We support product selection, configuration, and ongoing refinement to ensure consistent performance in the field.
Why ThermOmegaTech®
- More than 40 years designing and manufacturing self-actuating temperature control valves and thermal actuators
- Installed across global markets with proven performance
- Trusted by OEMs, engineers, contractors, and industrial operators
- Design and manufacturing performed in Warminster, PA for tighter quality control and faster response
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