Accelerator Industries

What Accelerator Industries does

Accelerator Industries is a U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of premium aluminum grass catchers for commercial and residential mowers, founded in 1995 by Peter and Kristy Andonian in the Pacific Northwest and headquartered in Kent, Washington. Its core technology is deck-specific fit engineering—each catcher uses extruded, sheet, or perforated aluminum with tailored openings in shape, length, height, and hook-and-pin placement so it mounts precisely to particular mower models. The product line spans Standard (4.15 cu. ft., $569) and Jumbo (6.2 cu. ft., $729) catchers, accessories such as dust covers, leaf extenders, and replacement doors, and the BackBone truck-rack line created in 2010. In 2025, the company acquired TrimmerTrap, adding steel trimmer racks, blower racks, blade blockers, and trailer accessories to the catalog.

The company sells primarily through a nationwide dealer network discoverable via a ZIP-code-based dealer locator on its website, with direct-to-consumer online ordering as a secondary channel for buyers without nearby dealers. All products are made in the USA at its Kent, Washington manufacturing facility (5862 S 194th St). Customers are segmented horizontally into professional landscapers (primary) and homeowners (secondary), with marketing conducted through the e-commerce site, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Revenue is undisclosed; the company is privately held, founder-owned, and operates with a headcount of roughly 20+ employees.

Name

Accelerator Industries

Legal name

Accelerator Industries, Inc

Website

https://acceleratorindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Accelerator Industries is a privately held U.S. manufacturer founded in 1995 that designs and sells premium aluminum grass catchers—deck-specific to nearly every commercial mower—along with the acquired TrimmerTrap line of trimmer, blower, and trailer accessories, distributed through a nationwide dealer network and direct website to professional landscapers and homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping Equipment

NAICS

Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing (333112), Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers (4442)

SIC

Lawn & Garden Tractors & Home Lawn & Gardens Equip (3524), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Lawn & Garden Equipment Retail (Mowers, Trimmers, Blowers) (CRAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lawn & Garden Equipment Retail (Mowers, Trimmers, Snow Blowers) (CRAIADAG)

Keywords

• Grass catcher manufacturer
• Lawn care equipment
• Commercial mower accessories
• Trimmer racks
• Landscaping hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Grass Catcher Sales: One-time hardware sales of aluminum grass catchers in Standard and Jumbo sizes. Products are sold through dealer network and direct website. Each catcher is deck-specific and priced as one-time purchase.
2. TrimmerTrap Accessories: Sales of TrimmerTrap branded trimmer racks, blower racks, blade blockers, and accessory racks. Steel-constructed products made in America, sold as one-time purchases through dealers and direct website.
3. Grass Catcher Accessories: Replacement parts and accessories including dust covers, extenders, and doors available for purchase as add-on items to grass catcher products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Accelerator Industries designs, manufactures, and distributes premium aluminum grass catchers for commercial and residential lawn mowers, available in Standard and Jumbo sizes with deck-specific fitments. The company also sells a full line of trimmer racks, blower racks, blade blockers, and related trailer accessories under its TrimmerTrap brand (acquired 2025), and previously introduced BackBone truck racks in 2010. All products are made in the USA at its Kent, Washington manufacturing facility and sold through a nationwide dealer network and direct-to-consumer website.

Product overview

Accelerator Industries offers a portfolio of lawn and landscaping equipment centered on premium aluminum grass catchers, supplemented by the acquired TrimmerTrap line of steel trimmer racks, blower racks, blade blockers, and accessories. The core product family includes Standard and Jumbo grass catchers with matching accessories (dust covers, leaf extenders, replacement doors), while TrimmerTrap products encompass various trimmer rack configurations for open and enclosed trailers, blower racks including Stihl-specific models, universal blade blockers for walk-behind and zero turn mowers, and miscellaneous trailer accessories. All products are manufactured in the USA at their Kent, Washington facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BackBone: Premium Truck Racks product line created in 2010
• TrimmerTrap

Products and services

• Standard Grass Catcher All-aluminum grass catcher with 4.15 cubic feet (3.3 bushel) capacity weighing 18 lbs, designed for commercial mowers. Features ergonomic cross handle for quick dumping and reinstallation. Made in USA.
• Jumbo Grass Catcher All-aluminum grass catcher with 6.2 cubic feet (5 bushel) capacity weighing 23 lbs, ideal for large lawns, leaf pickup, and bigger mowers. Made in USA.
• Grass Catcher Accessories (Dust Covers, Extenders, Doors) Add-on accessories for grass catchers including dust covers, leaf extenders that expand capacity up to 11 cubic feet, and replacement doors in standard and XL sizes.
• BackBone Truck Racks Premium truck rack product line introduced in 2010 under the BackBone sub-brand, offering rack solutions for trucks and work vehicles.
• TrimmerTrap Trimmer Racks Steel-constructed trimmer racks for open and enclosed trailers, available in single, 2-line, 3-line, and 4-line configurations, plus hedge trimmer racks. Made in USA.
• TrimmerTrap Blower Racks Steel-constructed blower racks for backpack blowers, including universal single, dual, and Stihl-specific BR350/BR430/BR450/BR600/BR700/BR800 models. Made in USA.
• TrimmerTrap Blade Blockers Universal blade blockers for most commercial walk-behind mowers and zero turn mowers, used in conjunction with factory-supplied discharge chutes. Made in USA.
• TrimmerTrap Accessory Racks Steel accessory racks for open and enclosed trailers including combination racks for handheld blowers/chainsaws/hedge trimmers, backpack sprayer racks, trimmer line holders, and hand tool racks. Made in USA.
• Stabilizer Bar Adjustable stabilizer bar that keeps lighter weight mowing decks or homeowner-grade mowers from tilting when running an Accelerator catcher, and can also stabilize the deck when a vacuum system is in use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grass weighs approximately 7-12 lbs per cubic foot when packed

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• TrimmerTrapmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In 2025, Accelerator acquired TrimmerTrap, enriching their portfolio with a comprehensive range of trimmer racks, blower racks, blade blockers, and other landscaping accessories.
• BackBonemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010In 2010, Accelerator expanded their product offerings with the creation of BackBone, introducing premium Truck Racks as a complementary product line to their grass catchers.
• Dealer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNationwide network of trusted dealers and distributors spanning the United States and beyond, ensuring widespread access to Accelerator's innovative landscaping solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• JRCO Inc. Manufacturer of commercial mowing attachments, including bagging systems, dethatchers, and aerators sold through dealer networks to professional landscapers. Highly comparable to Accelerator in that it sells premium aftermarket attachments for commercial mowers via a dealer-driven GTM.
• Swisher Acquisition: Manufacturer of lawn and tractor accessories including leaf and grass collection systems, mower decks, and ATV/UTV equipment. Overlaps with Accelerator on grass catcher attachments and accessories sold to landscapers and homeowners.
• Oregon Products (Blount International): Manufacturer of cutting systems, guide bars, chains, and accessories for outdoor power equipment. Comparable as a specialist aftermarket brand selling consumables and accessories through dealer channels to landscaping professionals.

Broad incumbents

• The Toro Company: Major manufacturer of commercial and residential mowers, including bagging and grass collection systems as factory-integrated options. Toro is the OEM whose commercial mowers the majority of Accelerator's deck-specific catchers are designed to fit.
• Exmark Manufacturing: Premium commercial zero-turn and walk-behind mower manufacturer owned by Briggs & Stratton. Sells bagging and grass collection systems as OEM equipment but is also the reference mower for many of Accelerator's deck-specific catcher SKUs.
• Husqvarna Group: Global manufacturer of outdoor power equipment including commercial mowers, trimmers, and blowers, with broad accessories portfolios. Relevant as an OEM partner platform and broader competitor in commercial landscaping equipment.
• Walker Manufacturing: Manufacturer of commercial mid-mount zero-turn mowers known for factory grass collection systems. Direct overlap in the commercial grass-catching use case, primarily as an OEM but with attached aftermarket ecosystem.
• ECHO Incorporated: Manufacturer of professional-grade handheld outdoor power equipment (trimmers, blowers, chainsaws) and a sister brand of Shindaiwa. Overlaps with the TrimmerTrap product line in trimmer and blower racks and accessories.
• Stihl: Global leader in handheld outdoor power equipment including the BR-series backpack blowers referenced by Accelerator's model-specific TrimmerTrap blower racks. Stihl-specific SKUs (TTBRST3/4/5) demonstrate the company actively designs around Stihl equipment.
• Ariens Company: Manufacturer of outdoor power equipment under Ariens, Gravely, and Parker brands, including commercial mowers and snow blowers with integrated collection systems. Overlaps with Accelerator as both an OEM competitor and a complementary equipment platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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