Johnson Screens

What Johnson Screens does

Johnson Screens, a brand and operating subsidiary of Aqseptence Group, is a 120-year-old global manufacturer of continuous-slot, wire-wrapped Vee-Wire® screening and separation products invented by founder Edward E. Johnson in 1904 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company produces stainless steel and PVC well screens and casing, JSL-family anti-rotational drop pipes, the Nu-Well® NSF-60 certified well rehabilitation chemicals, Triton underdrain systems for water treatment, passive intake screens for industrial water, reactor and pressure vessel internals for refining and chemical processing, Resi-Flex mining screen media, API 19SS-compliant downhole well screens, and a sub-brand (Johnson Architectural Elements) for architectural stainless steel applications. Manufacturing is performed at 10+ facilities across the United States, France, Japan, India, Australia, Brazil, and Chile, with revenue generated primarily through quote-based hardware sales, supplemented by a global field service operation and a large distributor channel.

Name

Johnson Screens

Legal name

Johnson Screens Inc.

Website

https://johnsonscreens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Johnson Screens is the 1904-founded global manufacturer of Vee-Wire® continuous-slot screens, drop pipes, well chemicals, and reactor vessel internals serving water well, municipal, refining, chemical processing, mining, and power customers across 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Minnesota City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Screening Products and Equipment: Manufacture and sale of screening and filtration products including well screens, reactor vessel internals, passive intake screens, centrifuge baskets, mining screen media, and custom screen solutions. Products sold through distributor network and direct sales.
2. Custom Screen Fabrication: Custom-design and fabrication of screens to exact customer specifications for OEM applications, providing cylindrical, flat, and conical Vee-Wire screens designed for specific strength, durability, and flow parameters.
3. Field Services: On-site support including installation, repairs, technical assistance, work supervision, and inspection services. Specialized welder/fabricator team available within 24 hours for emergencies.
4. Well Chemicals: Nu-Well family of NSF-certified chemicals for water well rehabilitation including descale products, dispersants, chlorine treatments, and neutralizers. Sold through water well distributors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Johnson Screens manufactures and globally distributes Vee-Wire® continuous slot well screens, casing, drop pipes, well rehabilitation chemicals, filter packs, reactor and pressure vessel internals, passive intake screens, underdrain systems, separation and industrial equipment, centrifuge baskets, custom screen solutions, mining screen media, and downhole sand-control screens. Offerings are paired with custom fabrication, on-site field services, and design tools for water wells, chemical processing, refining, mining, power, food and beverage, pulp and paper, oil and gas, and architectural applications in roughly 100 countries.

Product overview

Johnson Screens is a leading global provider of screening and separation solutions, inventor of the vee-shaped Vee-Wire screens. The company's portfolio consists of a unified platform of filtration and separation technologies centered around Vee-Wire technology, with specialized product lines for water wells (Well Screens and Casing, Drop Pipe and Accessories, Nu-Well Chemicals, Filter Packs), industrial applications (Reactor and Pressure Vessel Internals, Separation and Industrial Equipment, Custom Screen Solutions), water infrastructure (Triton Underdrain Systems, Passive Intake Screens), mining (Resi-Flex Mining Screen Media), oil and gas (Downhole Well Screens), and architecture (Johnson Architectural Elements). Products support industries including water wells, environmental, energy, chemicals, food and beverage, mining, and architecture across over 100 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Well Screens and Casing Stainless steel and PVC Vee-Wire continuous slot screens and casing for water wells, environmental monitoring, and oil and gas applications, designed for lower entrance velocity, reduced encrustation, and resistance to plugging.
• Drop Pipe and Accessories Stainless steel and PVC drop pipes and accessories including the JSL Family of spline-lock anti-rotational drop pipes (JSL Core, JSL Standard, JSL Deep, JSL Rapid) with patented connections for fast tool-free installation.
• Nu-Well Chemical Family NSF-certified well rehabilitation chemicals for potable water wells including descale products (Nu-Well 100, 110, 120, 130, 140), dispersants (220, 310, 400), chlorine treatments (410, 420), and neutralizer (600).
• Reactor and Pressure Vessel Internals Vessel internals for media retention using Vee-Wire screens, including support grids, distributor trays, header lateral systems, centerpipes, outlet collectors, scallops, and StaySafe hold-down screens for chemical, refining, and natural gas processing vessels.
• Separation and Industrial Equipment Portfolio of liquid/solids and solids/solids separation screens and accessories including DSM Pressure Screens, Contra-Shear screens, malting brewing screens, fiber pressure screens, Sieve Bend screens, and OEM rotors for pulp and paper, food and beverage, and industrial applications.
• Triton Underdrain Systems Underdrain systems with optimized collection and backwash distribution of water and air using direct retention of filtering media; available in stainless steel and PVC with bi-directional flow and Vee-Wire screen technology for municipal and industrial water treatment plants.
• Passive Intake Screen Systems Static intake screening equipment including High-Capacity, Half-Screen, and Max-Flow models with non-plugging Vee-Wire design and patented internal flow modifiers reducing velocity to 6 in/s or less; over 4,000 installations since 1968 for cooling water, desalination, irrigation, and water transfer applications.
• Centrifuge Baskets Centrifuge baskets combining design innovation, fit-for-purpose materials, and Vee-Wire technology for mining, pulp and paper, and food and beverage applications, built to exact specifications with Vee-Wire shaping and resistance welding.
• Custom Screen Solutions Custom-designed and fabricated cylindrical, flat, and conical Vee-Wire screens for OEM applications, including looped profile wire screens, free-flow screens, and various frame types engineered to specified strength, durability, and flow parameters.
• Resi-Flex Mining Screen Media Proprietary stainless steel Vee-Wire and polyurethane mining screen media available in Vee-Wire, polyurethane, woven wire, and perforated plate panel designs for mineral classification, dewatering, and media recovery in coal, iron ore, gold, copper, lithium, and aggregate processing.
• Downhole Well Screens Wire-wrapped sand control downhole screens including SuperGuard direct wrap, SuperWeld slip-on pipe, SuperThru remedial, D-Pak pre-packed, and ExcelFlo premium mesh screens, API 19SS compliant per ISO 17824 for oil and gas wells.
• Johnson Architectural Elements Custom stainless steel architectural products including art and sculptures, interior applications, explosion mitigation covers, facades, grating, lighting elements, and landscape elements for architectural projects worldwide.
• Filter Packs NSF-61 certified filter pack solutions including Shur-Pak glass bead filter pack and other materials engineered for efficient and productive water wells.
• Field Services On-site services including installation supervision, repairs, technical assistance, work oversight, and inspection provided by Johnson Screens' global field service team, with specialized welder/fabricator availability within 24 hours for emergencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Max-Flow provides 40% greater flow capacity than previous passive intake designs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Corporate membership providing access to networking, professional development, and educational resources for women in manufacturing. Over 30,000 individual members representing 4,000+ manufacturing companies globally.
• Aakar Training InstitutestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2024Free welding training institute established by Johnson Screens India in Ahmedabad for ITI graduates and 10th pass students with earn-while-you-learn program. Represents company CSR initiative for developing next generation of skilled workers.
• Behn Meyer Chemicals (T) Co LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies covering Thailand from office in Bangkok
• Behn Meyer Malaysia Sdn BhdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies covering Malaysia from office in Subang Jaya
• Behn Meyer Viet Nam Co.,LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies covering Vietnam from office in Binh Duong Province
• Behn Meyer Specialty Chemicals LLPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies covering Singapore from office in Asia Green, Tampines
• Dawcul LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies with office in Wokingham, Reading
• Exima Korea CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorean distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies from office in Seoul
• Filteg Solutions (PTY) LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth African distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies from office in Modderfontein, Johannesburg
• Filtex bvcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies from office in Lievegem
• Gulf Automation Services & Oilfield Supplies (GASOS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAE distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies from office in Abu Dhabi
• International Company for Petroleum & Industrial Services (Income)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEgyptian distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies from office in Giza
• ITET Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies from office in Istanbul
• Mineraco Hellas LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreek distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies from office in Voula, Athens
• Petroleum Technology Company W.l.l (Petrotec)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQatari distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies from office in Doha
• PT. Sahabat Nusantara Teknologi Inovasi (Santi Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndonesian distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies from office in Jakarta
• SATCO Energy General Trading & Cont.CO. W.L.LcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKuwaiti distributor for Johnson Screens energy and processing technologies from office in Al Ardiya Industrial Area
• Sabesp BrasilstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian water utility where Johnson Brazil used HoloLens augmented reality technology during customer visit to optimize RT rotary screen performance in real-time
• North American Water Well Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of distributors across USA and Canada organized by territory and state, covering chemical, PVC, steel, and filter pack products for water well applications

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Derrick Corporation: Derrick Corporation manufactures vibrating screening equipment, centrifuges, and separation technology for mining, oil & gas, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Johnson Screens in mining screens and oilfield solids control, with overlapping Vee-Wire-style wedge wire technology and shared customers in mineral processing.
• Haver & Boecker: Haver & Boecker is a family-owned German manufacturer of industrial screening, washing, and pelletizing equipment with a strong mining and aggregates focus. Highly comparable to Johnson Screens in screen media, vibrating screens, and mineral processing solutions, serving overlapping end markets globally.
• SWECO (a M-I SWACO / Schlumberger brand): SWECO manufactures industrial vibratory separation, screening, and grinding equipment for pharmaceutical, food & beverage, ceramics, and chemical industries. Directly comparable to Johnson Screens' separation and industrial equipment line, including overlapping DSM-style pressure screens and Sieve Bend offerings.
• Russell Finex: Russell Finex is a UK-based manufacturer of industrial sieves, vibratory separators, and filtration equipment for food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and coatings applications. Comparable to Johnson Screens in fine mesh separation and Sieve Bend-style equipment, with similar industrial customer base.
• ROTEX (Hillenbrand brand): ROTEX manufactures industrial screening and separation equipment, including gyratory and vibratory screeners for dry and liquid/solid separation applications. Directly comparable to Johnson Screens' separation equipment product line, serving overlapping food, chemical, and mineral processing customers.

Broad incumbents

• Metso: Metso is a major Finnish industrial incumbent offering crushing, screening, and mineral processing equipment, including media and wear parts. Overlaps with Johnson Screens in mining screens (Resi-Flex) and mineral processing, but operates as a much larger, publicly-traded aggregates/mining platform.
• Sandvik: Sandvik's Rock Processing division manufactures crushing and screening equipment for mining and aggregates, including wire-mesh and polyurethane screens. Comparable to Johnson Screens' Resi-Flex mining media, but as part of a much broader tooling and mining OEM portfolio serving similar customers.
• GEA Group: GEA is a large German industrial equipment manufacturer offering centrifuges, separators, homogenizers, and filtration systems for food, dairy, chemical, and pharma applications. Overlaps with Johnson Screens' centrifuge baskets and F&B separation lines, but as a much larger, publicly-listed diversified engineering platform.
• Andritz: Andritz is an Austrian industrial group manufacturing separation, screening, and filtration equipment for pulp & paper, food, chemical, and mining applications. Comparable to Johnson Screens in pulp & paper screens and pressure screen boxes (DSM equivalents), but as a much larger publicly-listed engineering group.
• Pentair: Pentair is a global water treatment and filtration company offering residential, commercial, and industrial water solutions including well screens and filtration components. Overlaps with Johnson Screens' municipal water and water well product lines, but as a much larger publicly-listed water-focused platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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