What Ship & Shore Environmental does

Ship & Shore Environmental is a privately held, woman-owned industrial air pollution control equipment manufacturer founded in 2000 and headquartered in Signal Hill (Long Beach), California. The company designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs custom thermal oxidation and emissions abatement systems for industrial manufacturers across roughly 35 to 38 verticals, including flexographic printing and packaging, composites, expanded polystyrene, fastener manufacturing, battery production, aerospace, metal coating, natural gas processing, and meat processing. Core technology centers on Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs) achieving 99%+ VOC destruction removal efficiency and 95% thermal energy recovery via ceramic media beds, complemented by a broad product platform that includes Direct Fired, Catalytic, Recuperative, Electric, Steam Generating, Flameless, Small Modular, and Smart 3-Bed RTO variants, plus dust collectors, scrubbers, low-NOx flares, concentrator/adsorption systems, SCR systems, and emerging PFAS-ready oxidation platforms. With 100+ specialized engineers and a global footprint spanning US offices, a wholly-owned Suzhou subsidiary, and representative offices in Thailand, India, and Mexico, the company supports more than 1,000 installed systems worldwide.

The business model combines custom-engineered capital equipment sales, in-house fabrication, equipment installation, and a multi-year aftermarket services layer covering preventive maintenance, retrofits, media replacement, spare parts, and 24/7 remote diagnostics. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project quotation basis with multi-year contracts, supported by direct enterprise field sales targeting industrial EHS and operations buyers. The company also captures economic value by helping clients secure utility rebates and incentives (over $5.5 million assisted to date, with individual projects yielding $342K to $560K+ in customer savings or incentives). Recent strategic activity through 2025-2026 has emphasized PFAS remediation, composites-industry systems, dust collection, and high-capacity 55K SCFM RTO platforms, while distribution is anchored by global sales/service offices and partnerships with printing OEMs such as BOBST and Koenig & Bauer.

Name

Ship & Shore Environmental

Legal name

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc.

Website

https://shipandshore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ship & Shore Environmental is a woman-owned, California-based manufacturer of custom industrial air pollution control systems, primarily Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers, serving industrial manufacturers across 35+ verticals globally with engineering, fabrication, installation, and aftermarket services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Pollution Control Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Industrial air pollution control
• Thermal oxidizer systems
• VOC abatement equipment
• Emissions control manufacturing
• Air pollution abatement

Headquarters

HQ city

Signal Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Pollution Control Equipment Sales: Custom-designed and manufactured RTOs, catalytic oxidizers, scrubbers, and related equipment sold as capital equipment to industrial manufacturers. Equipment ranges from standard models to highly customized solutions. Revenue is generated through design, fabrication, and delivery of abatement systems.
2. Aftermarket Services: Preventive maintenance, inspection, repairs, retrofits, spare parts, and optimization services for RTO systems. Includes 24/7 service lines and remote diagnostics capabilities.
3. Custom Fabrication: Precision fabrication of air pollution abatement systems, custom ductwork, collection systems, and related components

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ship & Shore Environmental designs, engineers, and manufactures custom industrial air pollution control equipment—primarily Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs), catalytic oxidizers, steam-generating oxidizers, dust collectors, and scrubbers—that destroy volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants while recovering thermal energy. The company also delivers custom fabrication, installation, aftermarket maintenance, PFAS remediation, and engineering services for industrial manufacturers globally.

Product overview

Ship & Shore Environmental is a manufacturer of industrial air pollution control equipment and environmental solutions. The core portfolio centers on Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs) as the primary product line, complemented by multiple thermal oxidizer variants (Direct Fired, Catalytic, Recuperative, Electric, Flameless, Steam Generating, and Small Modular RTOs). Supporting product categories include dust collectors, scrubbers, flares, concentrator/adsorption systems, and VOC abatement equipment. The company also offers comprehensive services including custom fabrication, equipment installation, aftermarket maintenance, PFAS remediation, odor control, and engineering design. The portfolio is organized as a platform of modular abatement technologies with add-on components (burners, heat exchangers, economizers) and lifecycle services (maintenance, retrofits, spare parts).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO) Custom-engineered thermal oxidation systems that use ceramic media beds to destroy VOCs and hazardous air pollutants with 99%+ destruction removal efficiency and 95% thermal energy recovery. Sold to industrial manufacturers across multiple sectors including printing, packaging, composites, and aerospace.
• Direct Fired Thermal Oxidizer (DFTO) Thermal oxidizer that directly combusts VOCs using a burner system without heat recovery media, designed for industrial applications requiring straightforward VOC destruction.
• Catalytic Oxidizers VOC abatement systems using a catalyst to lower combustion temperatures, achieving up to 96% destruction efficiency for industrial manufacturers with lower fuel consumption requirements.
• Regenerative Catalytic Oxidizers (RCO) Hybrid system combining regenerative heat recovery with catalytic oxidation for enhanced energy efficiency in VOC abatement applications.
• Steam Generating Thermal Oxidizer (SGTO) Thermal oxidizer that combines VOC abatement with steam generation, recovering waste heat to reduce fuel costs and provide additional energy savings for industrial facilities.
• Recuperative Thermal Oxidizers Thermal oxidizer using a heat exchanger for moderate heat recovery efficiency, suited for industrial processes with moderate VOC loads.
• Electric Thermal Oxidizers Electric-powered thermal oxidizer designed for facilities without natural gas access or seeking electric-based emission control with zero direct combustion emissions.
• Small Modular RTOs Compact, modular RTO units designed for smaller facilities or specific emission sources requiring scalable compliance solutions.
• Quick Delivery RTOs Expedited manufacturing and delivery program for customers needing faster installation timelines for their RTO systems.
• Used RTOs (Refurbished Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers) Pre-owned or refurbished RTO systems sold for budget-conscious buyers or temporary compliance needs.
• Dust Collector Systems Advanced dust collector systems with high-efficiency baghouse filtration achieving over 99% particulate capture rates for industrial dust, fumes, and fine particulates at source.
• Scrubbers Air pollution control equipment using liquid contact to remove pollutants from industrial gas streams.
• Low NOx Flares Flaring systems designed to minimize nitrogen oxide emissions during combustion of waste gases from industrial processes.
• Concentrator/Adsorption Systems Systems that concentrate dilute VOC streams before thermal oxidation to improve overall energy efficiency for low-concentration industrial emissions.
• Rotary Concentrator Systems Rotary-based adsorption systems for concentrating VOC emissions from large air volume industrial streams.
• Permanent Total Enclosures (PTEs) Engineered enclosures that capture emissions from industrial equipment or processes for dedicated exhaust treatment.
• Vapor Combustion Units (VCUs) Systems for safely combusting vapor streams from storage tanks, loading operations, or process vents in industrial facilities.
• Flameless Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (FRTO) RTO system using flameless combustion technology for enhanced safety and reduced emissions in industrial VOC abatement.
• Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems Emission control system for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions using ammonia-based catalytic reaction in industrial exhaust streams.
• Smart 3-Bed RTO Advanced three-bed RTO design with enhanced controls and monitoring capabilities for industrial VOC abatement applications.
• Aftermarket Services Comprehensive aftermarket support including inspection, preventive maintenance, repairs, retrofits, spare parts, and operator training for installed RTO and abatement systems. Includes 24/7 service lines and remote diagnostics.
• Air Pollution Abatement System Design Custom engineering and design services for complete air pollution abatement solutions tailored to specific industrial facility requirements.
• Custom Fabrication In-house precision fabrication of air pollution abatement systems, custom ductwork, collection systems, and related components ensuring quality and pre-testing.
• Equipment Installation

Quantifiable outcome

• 99%+ VOC destruction efficiency on most RTOs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BOBSTcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner logo displayed on company website indicating collaborative relationship in the flexographic and packaging industry
• Carlisle Construction MaterialscoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing 12+ year relationship with 8 RTO systems purchased since 2002
• KBA (Koenig & Bauer)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartner logo displayed on company website indicating collaboration in printing industry
• UC Irvine School of Physical SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&SE joined forces with UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences for collaboration

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TKS Industrial: US-based custom manufacturer of RTOs, thermal oxidizers, and air pollution control equipment serving printing, coating, chemical, and composites manufacturers. Comparable mid-market, project-based custom engineering model with overlap on RTO and dust collection.
• Catalytic Products International (CPI): Manufacturer of thermal oxidizers, catalytic oxidizers, RTOs, and VOC abatement systems with focus on chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing. Similar product range to S&SE (RTO, RCO, recuperative, catalytic oxidizers) and comparable mid-market custom-engineered business model.
• CECO Environmental: US-listed provider of engineered solutions for air quality, fluid handling, and energy transition, including RTOs, scrubbers, fans/blowers, and industrial filtration. Closely aligned product portfolio across air pollution abatement, dust collection, and custom fabrication for industrial manufacturers.
• Anguil Environmental Systems: Privately held manufacturer of thermal and catalytic oxidizers, RTOs, and air pollution abatement systems for industrial applications including printing, coating, chemical, and composites. Direct competitor with similar custom-engineering business model and comparable target verticals (printing, composites, flexible packaging).
• Gulf Coast Environmental Systems: Manufacturer of RTOs, thermal oxidizers, catalytic oxidizers, and industrial odor control systems for chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and wastewater applications. Similar size, custom-engineering model, and end-market focus on VOC/HAP abatement.
• Pollution Systems (PSI): Designer and manufacturer of thermal oxidizers, RTOs, catalytic oxidizers, scrubbers, and dust collection equipment for industrial air pollution control. Direct competitor with comparable product portfolio across RTO, catalytic, and particulate control product lines.

Emerging players

• Epcon Industrial Systems: Specialized manufacturer of thermal oxidizers, RTOs, and energy recovery systems for industrial VOC abatement with strong presence in chemical processing and pharmaceutical markets. Smaller, focused competitor with comparable custom-engineering approach.

Broad incumbents

• MEGTEC Systems (Babcock & Wilcox): Acquired by Babcock & Wilcox; historically a leading manufacturer of RTOs, oxidizers, and web dryers for printing and converting industries. Strong direct overlap in flexographic and packaging end markets and large-format oxidizer installations.
• Dürr AG: Global industrial machinery and environmental technology group with a dedicated Clean Technology Systems division that designs and manufactures RTOs, catalytic oxidizers, and VOC abatement solutions for automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, and printing customers. Directly comparable product portfolio (RTO/RCO/recuperative oxidizers) but operates at significantly larger scale with broader portfolio.
• John Zink (Koch Engineered Solutions): Long-established supplier of thermal oxidizers, flares, vapor combustors, and emissions control systems for oil & gas, chemical, and industrial process markets. Direct overlap on thermal oxidizers and flares (Low NOx); much larger installed base and global service network across refining and petrochemical end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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