What Better Engineering Mfg. Inc. does

Better Engineering Mfg., Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturer of aqueous-based industrial parts washers and precision cleaning systems, founded in 1960 and operated as a family-owned, veteran-founded company from its sole facility in Joppa, Maryland. The company designs, engineers, fabricates, and tests its equipment in-house, producing a comprehensive portfolio organized around multiple washer architectures — turntable (Genesis, Purifier, Ultima series), conveyor/tunnel (Cyberjet), immersion/ultrasonic (ImmersoSonic), rotary drum, rotary basket (Cyclojet), return-to-operator (RTO), and custom configurations — supported by complementary technologies including vacuum drying, ultra-high-pressure washing up to 10,000 PSI, waterless air rinsing, robotic cleaning integration (FANUC-certified), and biodegradable detergents. Half of systems shipped are modified or fully custom-engineered to customer specifications, with capabilities including 180-inch turntable diameters, 50,000-lb payload, and 100 HP vertical seal-less pumps.

The company serves regulated industrial end markets including aerospace and space (Blue Origin, Rolls-Royce), automotive and EV manufacturing (Toyota, Volvo), food and beverage processing (Dole, Mars, Quaker), pharmaceuticals and biotech, meat and poultry, heavy equipment MRO, defense and ammunition, and organic waste management. Core value propositions are 100% aqueous (solvent-free) cleaning meeting FDA, FSMA, cGMP, NADCAP, and ISO-9001:2015 standards, with three-lifetime warranties on major product lines and a free parts-testing service at the in-house Test Center used to validate cleaning performance before customer commitment.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time capital equipment sales priced via custom quote, supplemented by consumable detergent sales, on-site technical and field service, preventative maintenance, installation, and the RapidSupport remote diagnostics offering. The go-to-market is a direct enterprise field-sales motion targeting manufacturers worldwide; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per application. Distribution is global, though no formal partner or dealer network is described in the available data. The company has 51–100 employees and has sold more than 25,000 machines over its 66-year operating history.

Name

Better Engineering Mfg. Inc.

Legal name

Better Engineering Mfg., Inc.

Website

https://betterengineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Better Engineering Mfg., Inc., founded in 1960 and based in Joppa, Maryland, is a family-owned manufacturer of aqueous-based industrial parts washers and precision cleaning systems serving aerospace, automotive, food processing, pharmaceutical, and other regulated manufacturers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Parts Washing Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Washing & Degreasing Equipment (IMAHALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning Chemicals (IMAEABAG)

Keywords

• Industrial parts washers
• Aqueous cleaning systems
• Precision cleaning equipment
• Automated parts washing
• Industrial sanitization washers

Headquarters

HQ city

Joppa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Parts Washer Sales: Sale of industrial parts washing and sanitizing equipment including turntable washers, conveyor washers, immersion washers, drum washers, rotary basket washers, and custom systems. Revenue is one-time capital equipment sale with optional extended warranties.
2. Detergents and Consumables: Sale of biodegradable aqueous-based cleaning detergents and detergent products for use with the company's industrial washing systems.
3. Technical Services and Maintenance: On-site technical and field service, preventative maintenance, installation, and remote technical support (RapidSupport) for the installed base of equipment.
4. Parts Testing Services: Free parts testing service in the company's Test Center validates cleaning process and proves performance on real components before customer commitment. Lab capabilities include gravimetric and ATP testing, microscopic analysis, dyne level testing, and water-break-free analysis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Better Engineering Mfg. Inc. manufactures automated aqueous-based industrial parts washers and precision cleaning systems, including turntable, conveyor, immersion/ultrasonic, drum, rotary basket, and sanitization washers. The company also builds custom cleaning systems, complementary technologies (vacuum drying, ultra high pressure washing, air rinsing, robotic integration), biodegradable detergents, and provides parts testing, preventative maintenance, and remote technical support (RapidSupport).

Product overview

Better Engineering Mfg. Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial parts washers and precision cleaning systems offering a comprehensive portfolio of aqueous-based cleaning equipment. The product lineup centers on multiple washer types (Turntable/Cabinet, Conveyor/Tunnel, Immersion/Ultrasonic, Drum, Rotary Basket, Return-to-Operator, and Custom configurations) organized into distinct series (Genesis for small applications, Purifier for heavy-duty cleaning, Ultima for precision aerospace/pharmaceutical work). The portfolio includes complementary technologies like Vacuum Drying, Ultra High Pressure Washers (up to 10,000 PSI), Air Rinsing (waterless ionized air), and Robotic Cleaning Integration (FANUC-based automation). Supporting offerings include Aqua Insights data acquisition, RapidSupport remote diagnostics, contract manufacturing, parts testing lab services, and biodegradable detergents. The company serves regulated industries including aerospace, automotive, food/beverage, pharmaceutical, medical devices, and organic waste management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Genesis Series Parts Washers
• Purifier Series Parts Washers
• Ultima Series Parts Washers (Precision Cleaning Systems)
• Custom Turntable Washer Solutions
• Cyberjet Conveyor Parts Washers
• Dunnage, Tote, Bin & Tote Washers
• ImmersoSonic Immersion & Ultrasonic Parts Washers
• Rotary Drum Parts Washers
• Sanitization Parts Washers
• Cyclojet Rotary Basket Parts Washers
• Return-to-Operator (RTO) Systems
• Custom Parts Washers
• Robotic Cleaning Integration
• Ultra High Pressure Washers and Pumps
• Air Rinsing Technology (Air Washing)
• Vacuum Drying Systems
• Detergents

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% faster turnaround compared to manual washing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Partswashing
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BetterEngineering
• Facebookfacebook.com/BetterEngineeringMfg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/better-engineering-mfg.-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/betterengineering/#
• Pinterestpinterest.com/bettereng

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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