What Spraying Systems Co. does

Spraying Systems Co. is a privately held US-based industrial manufacturer, founded in 1936 and headquartered in Glendale Heights, Illinois, that designs, makes, and sells spray nozzles, automated spray systems, and spray control technology to industrial customers in over 60 countries. The company describes itself as the world's leading manufacturer of spray nozzles, with 40,000+ standard SKUs, 15+ manufacturing plants on six continents, 100+ sales offices, and 400+ active global patents, and develops hundreds of custom nozzles, injectors, and headers per year. It serves seven primary business segments — Manufacturing & Industrial, Food & Beverage, Energy & Petrochemical, Building Materials, Vehicle Wash, Textiles & Non-Woven, and OEM & Engineering — with published customer ROI case studies ranging from tens of thousands to $1.4M in annual savings.

The company's core technology is Precision Spray Control (PSC), which pairs electrically actuated PulsaJet automatic spray nozzles with AutoJet PLC-based controllers to adjust flow rate in response to line-speed and operating-condition changes, reducing over- and under-application. The product portfolio spans hydraulic and air atomizing nozzles, automatic spray nozzles, air drying/blow-off nozzles, spray drying and high-pressure nozzles, tank cleaning products (including sanitary variants), spray guns, FogJet disinfection systems, spray lances and headers, and sub-brands such as PanelSpray for engineered wood, WindJet for air products, TankJet for tank cleaning, WashJet for vehicle wash, FloMax for petrochemical, and FullJet for general industrial applications. The newest product line is the EnviroMax SiC Series of silicon carbide nozzles for exhaust scrubber applications, launched in March 2025.

Spraying Systems operates a sales-led, direct go-to-market model: 100+ sales offices deploy local spray technology experts for on-site collaboration, free facility evaluations, demos, and design assistance, with volume pricing and OEM-specific services for engineering firms. A self-serve e-commerce portal and an engineering content ecosystem (3D CAD models, SprayWare calculators, technical libraries) round out the channels. The company is privately held with no public ticker, no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and ISO 9001 (1996) and ISO 14001 (2006) certifications at its US locations. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Spraying Systems Co.

Legal name

Spraying Systems Co.

Website

https://spray.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Spraying Systems Co. is a privately held US manufacturer of industrial spray nozzles and automated spray control systems, serving manufacturers in food and beverage, petrochemical, engineered wood, automotive, and other industrial sectors across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Spray Nozzles

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Spray Control, Rate Controllers & Nozzle Systems (Pumps, Valves, Atomizers) (AFAAADAF)

Keywords

• Industrial spray nozzles
• Spray technology systems
• Tank cleaning equipment
• Precision spray control
• Automated spray systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spray Nozzles and Components: Sale of standard spray nozzles including hydraulic atomizing nozzles, air atomizing nozzles, automatic nozzles, high pressure nozzles, tank cleaning products, spray guns, and accessories. The company offers 40,000+ standard products with most standard products shipping in one day.
2. Custom Nozzle Development: Development and sale of hundreds of custom nozzles, injectors, and headers every year for special requirements and materials.
3. Automated Spray Systems: Sale of automated spray systems including AutoJet spray control systems, PanelSpray systems, and turnkey spray solutions.
4. Engineering and Testing Services: Advanced testing and modeling services, design assistance, facility evaluations, and sustainability assessments.
5. Fabricated Spray Assemblies: Custom fabricated spray assemblies, manifolds, and integrated system components for specialized applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Spraying Systems Co. manufactures and sells industrial spray nozzles, automated spray systems, and precision spray control technology for cleaning, coating, cooling, drying, lubrication, and humidification applications. The company offers 40,000+ standard products plus hundreds of custom nozzles, injectors, and headers developed annually, and provides engineering, testing, and on-site facility evaluation services to industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

Spraying Systems Co. is the world's leading manufacturer of spray nozzles offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial spray products. The portfolio is organized around core nozzle products (Hydraulic Atomizing, Air Atomizing, Automatic, Air Drying/Blow-Off, Spray Drying, High Pressure nozzles) complemented by specialized systems including Tank Cleaning Products with Sanitary variants, Spray Guns, FogJet Disinfection Systems, and Spray Lances & Headers. The company provides automated spray systems through its PanelSpray line for engineered wood manufacturing and general automated systems for coating applications. Control is enabled through Precision Spray Control (PSC) technology combining PulsaJet nozzles with AutoJet controllers, supported by WindJet air products. Key brand sub-products include TankJet tank cleaners, WashJet car wash nozzles, FloMax nozzles for petrochemical applications, FullJet spray nozzles, and HP FogJet for turbine cooling. With over 40,000 standard products available, the company ships most standard products within one day and develops hundreds of custom nozzles, injectors, and headers annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AutoJet: Precision spray control systems and controllers for automated spray applications.
• PulsaJet
• PanelSpray
• WindJet
• TankJet
• WashJet
• FloMax
• FogJet
• FullJet

Products and services

• Hydraulic Atomizing Nozzles Hydraulic spray nozzles that use liquid pressure to create spray patterns for industrial cleaning, coating, and cooling applications.
• Air Atomizing Nozzles Two-fluid nozzles that use compressed air to atomize liquids into fine droplets for applications requiring small particle sizes.
• Automatic Nozzles Self-contained spray nozzles with internal ball-check valves for automatic on/off spray control without external valves.
• Air Drying and Blow-Off Nozzles High-velocity air nozzles designed for drying, blow-off, and debris removal applications in manufacturing environments.
• Spray Drying Nozzles Specialized nozzles for spray drying processes used in food, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing.
• High Pressure Nozzles Nozzles designed for high-pressure applications including water jetting, cutting, and cleaning operations.
• Tank Cleaning Products Tank cleaning nozzles and systems including rotary and static nozzles (e.g., TankJet) for sanitary and industrial tank cleaning applications.
• Sanitary Tank Cleaning Products Tank cleaning products designed for sanitary applications in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and dairy industries.
• Precision Spray Control (PSC) Systems Technology platform combining PulsaJet automatic spray nozzles with AutoJet spray controllers for accurate, consistent application with minimal waste through rapid on/off actuation.
• AutoJet Spray Control Systems Automated spray control systems with PLC-based controllers that adjust spray application rates based on line speed and operating conditions.
• PulsaJet Automatic Nozzles Electrically-actuated automatic spray nozzles used in Precision Spray Control systems for precise flow rate adjustment.
• Automated Spray Systems Pre-engineered automated spray systems for specific applications including coating, cleaning, and material handling.
• PanelSpray Systems Automated spray systems for engineered wood manufacturing including moisture (MS), wax (WX), nail line marking (NM), release agent (RA), and resin (RS) application systems.
• Spray Guns Hand-held spray guns for manual application in cleaning, coating, and rinsing operations.
• FogJet Disinfection Series Disinfection and fogging systems for sanitization applications in food processing, healthcare, and industrial settings.
• Spray Lances & Headers Custom-fabricated spray lances, headers, and manifolds for targeted spray application in industrial processes.
• WindJet Air Products Air knives, air nozzles, and blower packages for drying, blow-off, and cooling applications.
• OptiMax Injectors
• FloMax and FullJet Industrial Nozzles Industrial nozzles including FloMax two-fluid, S, and FMX-NOx nozzles for petrochemical processing and NOx control, and FullJet full cone spray nozzles for wide-coverage applications.
• WashJet Car Wash & Pressure Washing Nozzles High-impact flat spray nozzles (e.g., WashJet MEG) for car wash and pressure washing operations.
• HP FogJet Gas Turbine Cooling Nozzles High-pressure fogging nozzles for gas turbine inlet cooling and power generation applications.
• SprayScan and SprayCheck Tank Cleaning Rotation Monitors Systems for monitoring and verifying rotation of tank cleaning nozzles to confirm complete tank coverage.
• EnviroMax SiC Series Nozzles Silicon carbide spray nozzles for exhaust scrubber applications in emission control.
• Engineering, Testing, and Design Services Advanced testing and modeling services, design assistance, facility evaluations, sustainability assessments, and tech support for spray solutions.
• Custom Nozzle Development Services Development of custom nozzles, injectors, and headers for special requirements and materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• $10 million savings for snack food producer after one nozzle change
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bete Fog Nozzle, Inc. U.S.-based direct competitor manufacturing industrial spray nozzles, spray controllers, and spray drying equipment across virtually identical vertical markets (food, pharma, chemical, energy, OEM). Closest direct comparable to Spraying Systems Co. in product breadth and customer base.
• Lechler GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial spray nozzles with similar specialization in nozzle technology for steel, paper, automotive, and chemical processing. Highly comparable to Spraying Systems Co. in product scope and European-heavy industrial customer base.
• IKEUCHI & Co., Ltd. Japanese-headquartered spray nozzle manufacturer offering hydraulic, air-atomizing, fogging, and tank-cleaning nozzles for industrial markets. Comparable to Spraying Systems Co. in product range and application breadth, with strong Asia-Pacific presence.
• Schlick GmbH: German precision spray nozzle manufacturer serving pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries. Direct competitor to Spraying Systems Co. in specialized industrial spray nozzle segments, particularly in European markets.
• PNR Italia S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of spray nozzles and spraying systems serving industrial customers across multiple sectors. Direct comparable to Spraying Systems Co. in product offering and target applications.
• Steinen Company: U.S. manufacturer specializing in industrial spray nozzles, particularly tank washing nozzles, for food, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing. Direct peer to Spraying Systems Co. with overlapping product families and customer segments.
• Spraying Engineering S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of industrial spray nozzles and spraying systems serving food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Direct competitor with product offerings and applications comparable to Spraying Systems Co.

Broad incumbents

• Nordson Corporation: Large U.S.-based publicly traded precision dispensing and industrial coating equipment manufacturer. Broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in precision fluid dispensing and coating application systems, serves many of the same industrial end markets as Spraying Systems Co.
• Graco Inc. Large U.S.-based public fluid handling equipment manufacturer producing pumps, sprayers, and dispensing systems for industrial and contractor markets. Comparable to Spraying Systems Co. in fluid management technology and select end-market overlaps (vehicle wash, industrial coating, lubrication).

Regional players

• Spraying Systems (China) Co., Ltd. Spraying Systems Co.'s own Chinese subsidiary operating as a regional player in China. Included here as a regional reference point rather than an external peer given it is part of the same corporate entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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