Cold Jet

What Cold Jet does

Cold Jet, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Loveland, Ohio, is the original patent holder and pioneer of modern dry ice blasting technology. The company designs and manufactures industrial cleaning systems that accelerate recycled solid CO2 pellets or MicroParticles at supersonic speeds; the dry ice sublimates on impact, lifting contaminants without abrasion, chemicals, secondary waste, or moisture. Its equipment portfolio spans entry-level units such as the IceTech Elite 20 through heavy-duty production systems like the Aero2 PLT ULTRA, plus precision cleaners (i3 MicroClean2) and high-volume blasters (Aero 40FP, Aero 40) featuring the proprietary Particle Control System (PCS®). A second product line covers on-site dry ice production and recovery—PR750H pelletizers, R1000H reformers, and RE-CO2 320 recovery units—plus CO2 capture systems for biogas upgrading, sold under the Cold Jet brand globally.

Cold Jet operates a direct enterprise sales model selling hardware at $15K–$50K per unit to industrial OEMs, complemented by recurring revenue from parts, consumables, service contracts, installation, and training. Its installed base exceeds 24,000 machines across ten-plus verticals, including aerospace (Rolls-Royce), automotive (Tesla, Toyota, GM, Ford, Honda, Hyundai), medical devices (Stryker, Abbott, Becton Dickinson), mining (Rio Tinto, Barrick Gold, Freeport-McMoRan), food and beverage (Frito-Lay), foundry (Thyssenkrupp, Precision Castparts, Alcoa), and engineered wood (Weyerhaeuser, Georgia-Pacific, Kronospan). Cold Jet CONNECT, the company's connected services platform, layers digital monitoring and maintenance on top of the installed base. Distribution is direct to end-users through regional offices, phone sales, and field demonstration, with global service coverage; in May 2026 the company partnered with Nippon Sanso to deploy a fully automated dry ice production and recovery facility in Köping, Sweden, extending its footprint into the Nordic region.

Name

Cold Jet

Legal name

Cold Jet

Website

https://coldjet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cold Jet, founded in 1988, manufactures dry ice blasting and on-site dry ice production equipment—using recycled CO2 pellets accelerated at supersonic speeds—for industrial cleaning across aerospace, automotive, medical, mining, food and beverage, foundry, and engineered wood manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dry Ice Blasting and Production Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Dry ice blasting equipment
• Dry ice production systems
• Industrial cleaning machinery
• CO2 recovery systems
• Abrasive blasting alternatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Loveland

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, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dry Ice Blasting Equipment Sales: Cold Jet manufactures and sells dry ice blasting machines ranging from entry-level units to heavy-duty industrial systems. Equipment prices range from approximately $15,000 to $50,000 USD. The company sells directly to end-users including industrial manufacturers, contract cleaners, and foundries.
2. Dry Ice Production Systems: Sale of dry ice production equipment including pelletizers and reformers for on-site dry ice generation.
3. Parts, Accessories & Consumables: Ongoing revenue from parts, accessories, nozzles, applicators, blast hoses, and dry ice supply for installed equipment.
4. Service & Maintenance: Service contracts, repairs, preventative maintenance, installation, and training services for installed equipment base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cold Jet manufactures industrial dry ice blasting equipment and on-site dry ice production systems that use recycled solid CO2 pellets accelerated at supersonic speeds to clean manufacturing equipment, tooling, and surfaces without abrasion, chemicals, or secondary waste. The portfolio includes the Aero2, Aero, i3 MicroClean, and IceTech blasting machines, PR750H pelletizers and R1000H reformers for dry ice production, RE-CO₂ 320 recovery units, and the Cold Jet CONNECT connected services platform.

Product overview

Cold Jet provides a comprehensive portfolio of dry ice-based industrial cleaning and production solutions. The core offering consists of dry ice blasting systems (including Aero2 PCS ULTRA, Aero2 PLT ULTRA, Aero 40FP, Aero 40, i3 MicroClean2, i3 MicroClean, and IceTech Elite 20) that use recycled solid carbon dioxide pellets accelerated at supersonic speeds for non-abrasive cleaning. This is complemented by dry ice production systems (including PR750H pelletizers and R1000H reformers) that enable on-site dry ice manufacturing. The portfolio includes CO2 recovery systems (RE-CO2 320 recovery units) for cutting liquid CO2 costs, and CO2 capture systems for biogas upgrading. Cold Jet CONNECT provides ongoing service and support. The company positions itself as the pioneer and global leader in dry ice blasting technology, holding the original patent for modern dry ice blasting equipment since 1988.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Ice Blasting Systems Advanced dry ice blasting systems offering superior cleaning power and precision for removing contaminants, coatings, and residues without damaging delicate surfaces, sold to industrial manufacturers and contract cleaners.
• Dry Ice Production Systems Systems for on-site, high-quality dry ice production for applications including food processing, cold chain logistics, airline catering, and industrial needs.
• CO2 Recovery System (RE-CO₂ 320) CO2 recovery systems that capture and recycle CO2 for dry ice production, enabling facilities to cut liquid CO2 costs in half while reducing environmental footprint.
• CO2 Capture for Biogas Upgrading Systems for capturing and utilizing CO2 in biogas upgrading applications.
• Aero2 PCS ULTRA Versatile dry ice blaster with patented Particle Control System (PCS®) allowing operators to dial in exact particle size and aggression level, for applications from delicate mold surfaces to aggressive adhesive removal.
• i3 MicroClean2 Lightweight, compact precision cleaning system with intuitive controls for cleaning sensitive electronics, delicate tooling surfaces, and detailed work with a gentler touch.
• Aero2 PLT ULTRA Maximum cleaning power dry ice blaster engineered for high-volume production environments and demanding aerospace applications, tackling heavy contaminant buildup on large composite tools and foundry molds.
• Aero 40FP Durable dry ice blaster with pulse-free blasting technology ideal for high-volume cleaning operations requiring dependable, repeatable results.
• Aero 40 High-pressure dry ice blaster designed for tackling stubborn pitch, pine tar, and resin deposits with a specialized radial feeding system for consistently powerful, pulse-free blasting.
• IceTech Elite 20 Versatile entry-level dry ice blaster ideal for cleaning more demanding surfaces, positioned for contractors and smaller operations starting dry ice blasting services.
• i3 MicroClean Efficient, lightweight dry ice cleaning machine effective for medical mold cleaning and medical deburring/deflashing applications.
• Cold Jet CONNECT Connected services platform providing ongoing support, monitoring, and maintenance services for Cold Jet equipment, including preventative maintenance, service & repair, and installation & training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cleaning time reduced by 75-90% compared to manual methods
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nippon SansomajorTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2026Nippon Sanso officially launched a fully automated dry ice production and recovery facility in Köping, Sweden, combining its market leadership with Cold Jet's technology. The facility features Cold Jet's advanced turnkey solutions including PR750H pelletizers, R1000H reformers, fully automated robotics, and six RE-CO₂ 320 recovery units, achieving production capacity of 2.2 tons of dry ice per hour. The partnership enables Nippon Sanso to serve the Nordic region with localized production, significantly reducing transport times for airline, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial cleaning sector customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Air Products and Chemicals: Major industrial gas company supplying dry ice and CO2 to food, pharmaceutical, airline catering, and industrial cleaning customers. Comparable on the production-systems and CO2 recovery side, with broader balance sheet and global footprint.
• Linde plc: Global industrial gas major producing and distributing dry ice (solid CO2) as part of a much broader gas portfolio. Competes with Cold Jet on the production-systems and CO2 supply side, and is a potential vertical integrator or strategic acquirer.

Direct peers

• ASCO Group (ASCO Carbon Dioxide): Swiss-headquartered competitor in dry ice production equipment and CO2 supply, serving the same industrial cleaning and cold chain customers as Cold Jet. Most direct head-to-head competitor in the dry ice production systems segment.
• Hammelmann GmbH: German manufacturer of high-pressure pumps and water jetting systems for industrial cleaning and surface preparation. Comparable industrial cleaning equipment peer serving similar heavy-industry and process-manufacturing customers.
• Shape Technologies (Flow International): Global leader in waterjet cutting and cleaning technology serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial OEMs. Competes with Cold Jet for non-abrasive industrial cleaning budgets at the same blue-chip OEM customers.
• NLB Corporation: US manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment for industrial cleaning and surface preparation across heavy industry, petrochemical, and manufacturing. Competes with Cold Jet for industrial cleaning equipment budgets via ultra-high-pressure water technology.
• Cryonomic (Cojet): European dry ice blasting equipment manufacturer offering pellet-based cleaning machines. Direct competitor to Cold Jet's Aero2 and i3 product lines, particularly active in Benelux and broader European industrial markets.
• Continental Carbonic: US-based dry ice manufacturer and distributor with in-house production equipment and recycling capabilities. Comparable business model spanning dry ice production, distribution, and industrial cleaning supply across North America.
• KMT Waterjet Systems: Industrial waterjet cutting and cleaning equipment manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace, and food processing manufacturers. Comparable capital equipment business model competing for the same industrial cleaning and surface preparation budgets via an alternative (water-based) technology.

Emerging players

• CleanLASER GmbH: German manufacturer of laser-based industrial cleaning systems for aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor applications. Emerging alternative cleaning modality competing for the same non-contact, non-abrasive cleaning RFPs as Cold Jet's Aero2 and i3 platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/coldjet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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