What Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc does

Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc. is a privately held specialty-chemicals manufacturer and service provider headquartered in Canton, Ohio, focused on dust control, soil stabilization, rail lubrication, and anti-icing/deicing for industrial, mining, oil and gas, transportation, and government customers. Founded around 1975 and operating for approximately 45 years under founder-CEO Robert Vitale, the company has built a portfolio centered on proprietary polymer chemistries, including the KleenBinder viscoelastic binder system, the Soil-Sement advanced polymer emulsion family, and the EnviroKleen and EK35 synthetic organic dust control lines. Its Zero Gravity smart fluid technology is co-developed with NASA/Ames Research Center and is the basis for the Ice Free Switch, Zero Gravity Third Rail, and Ice Barrier anti-icing products used in rail, third-rail, and power line applications.

The company's go-to-market is a hybrid of enterprise field sales, custom proposal development, fully managed service programs for haul roads and rail, and a Guided Self Apply program in which customers deploy Midwest-supplied equipment and chemistry with technical oversight. Pricing is quote-based, anchored on long-term managed service contracts, with a smaller e-commerce channel for standardized chemistry. Revenue streams include product sales (EnviroKleen, EK35, Soil-Sement family, Earth Armour, Glidex), managed dust control services, application equipment (E-Sprayer, Cobra Winter Spray, Ice Slicer, Switch Treator), and the NaturalPave semi-permanent road system. Customers include Class I railroads (BNSF as an approved vendor), large E&P producers (notably in the Utica Shale), mining operators, steel manufacturers, municipalities, indigenous communities, and renewable energy site developers.

Name

Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc

Legal name

Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.

Website

https://midwestind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Midwest Industrial Supply is a privately held Canton, Ohio specialty-chemicals company that develops and applies proprietary polymer dust control, soil stabilization, rail lubrication, and anti-icing chemistries for mining, oil and gas, rail, municipal, and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dust Control and Soil Stabilization Chemicals

NAICS

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mine Ventilation, Dust Control & Gas Monitoring Equipment (IMAKANAF), Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK), Asphalt Emulsions (Cationic/Anionic, CRS/SS, Specialty Emulsions) (EUALAKAB)

Keywords

• Dust control chemicals
• Soil stabilization products
• Rail switch lubrication
• Anti-icing deicing agents
• Polymer emulsion formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dust Control Products: Sale of proprietary dust control chemical products including EnviroKleen, EK35, Soil-Sement, Earth Armour, Road Pro NT, MineKleen, Dust Buster foam agents, and other specialized formulations. Products are sold directly through the company website store and through custom proposals for larger projects.
2. Managed Dust Control Services: Fully managed service programs where Midwest provides ongoing dust control services including product application, monitoring, testing, and reporting. Customized programs for E&P industry and other industrial customers with long-term road maintenance contracts.
3. Guided Self Apply Programs: Programs where Midwest sells products and equipment (such as Portable 1500 Application System and EnviroKleen) along with training and technical support. Customers self-apply products with ongoing guidance from Midwest's 45 years of science-based knowledge.
4. Application Equipment and Systems: Sale of application equipment including E-Sprayer systems, Cobra Winter Spray Systems, Dust Buster Sprayer Systems, Switch Treator sprayers, Power Treator, and Ice Slicer Third Rail Spray System.
5. Rail Lubrication Products: Rail-specific products including Glidex lubricants, Ice Free Switch anti-icing/deicing agents, Zero Gravity Third Rail products, and related equipment for transit and freight rail applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Midwest Industrial Supply manufactures and sells proprietary chemical products and application equipment for dust control, soil stabilization, rail lubrication, and anti-icing/deicing. Its core product lines — including EnviroKleen, EK35, the Soil-Sement family, the NaturalPave stabilization system, Glidex rail lubricants, and Zero Gravity NASA-licensed anti-icing agents — use polymer emulsion and synthetic fluid chemistries to capture dust fines and bind soil particles at the molecular level. The company also provides Fully Managed Dust Control Services and trademarked Guided Self Apply programs combining products, custom application equipment, training, and ongoing technical support.

Product overview

Midwest Industrial Supply offers a comprehensive portfolio of chemical solutions and application equipment for dust control, soil stabilization, rail lubrication, and anti-icing/deicing. The product line centers on proprietary polymer emulsion and synthetic fluid technologies including EnviroKleen, EK35, and Soil Sement families, which use nanotechnology formulations to capture dust fines and bind soil particles at the molecular level. The NaturalPave System (comprising Soil-Sement Engineered Formula, Eco-Pave, Eco-Pave Chip, ArtPave, ResinPave, and SF2) provides soil stabilization alternatives to traditional asphalt or gravel. Rail/transit products include Glidex lubricants, Ice Free Switch, Zero Gravity Third Rail, and Ice Barrier for winter operations. Application equipment includes E-Sprayer Systems, Dust Buster Sprayer Systems, Cobra Winter Spray Systems, Switch Treator, and Power Treator. Specialty products include FoamKleen XT for combustible dust cleaning and Bunker Seal for coal fire prevention. The company also offers managed service programs and Guided Self Apply programs for customer application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EnviroKleen Synthetic Organic Dust Control Two-part synthetic organic dust control system using a micro-engineered synthetic carrier fluid and KleenBinder polymer binder to capture and lock dust fines into unpaved surfaces; for mining, oil and gas, municipalities, gravel runways, and industrial customers.
• EK35 Synthetic Fluid and Binder System Synthetic fluid and binder system applied to heavily trafficked unpaved surfaces to prevent fugitive dust and gravel loss; only organic dust control product with US EPA ETV certification.
• Soil-Sement Polymer Emulsion Environmentally safe advanced polymer emulsion for dust control, erosion control, and soil stabilization using nanotechnology to control dry strength, wet strength, ductility, elasticity, and UV resistance.
• Earth Armour Environmental Dust Control Environmental dust control solution that captures fines as they are generated to prevent dust escape; cost-effective for PM10 and PM2.5 control from open fugitive dust sources on industrial sites.
• Road Pro NT Polymer-Modified Asphalt Emulsion Polymer-modified asphalt emulsion that withstands sun, wind, weather, and traffic loading better than typical asphalt emulsions, reducing life cycle costs of paved roads.
• MineKleen Plus Underground Dust Control Proprietary underground mining dust control formulation with an exclusive binder system providing adhesive and cohesive dust-binding; reduces applications by up to half versus basic formulations.
• MineKleen Basic Underground Dust Control Economical, ready-to-spray underground mining dust control formulation without binder system, intended as a lower-cost initial application.
• Intresoil Clay-Based Road Stabilization Clay-based road stabilization product that alters clay chemistry and mineralogy to make clay less expansive, improving drainage and bearing/shear strength without leaching.
• Dust Buster Foam Agents Family of industrial dust control foaming agents that mix with water to suppress concrete, cement, coal, and aggregate dust at transfer points using low surface tension to capture particulate matter.
• So-Long Residual Dust Control Polymer-based emulsion providing both short and long-term residual dust suppression from a single application point for coal, coke, limestone, sand, cement clinker, railroad ballast, and sinter.
• SoKleen Residual Dust Control Synthetic organic residual dust control agent designed to eliminate harmful effects of inhaled airborne silica sand dust; one ounce treats 50 pounds of sand.
• CCT Coal Car Topper Soil-Sement family product that penetrates and seals coal surfaces to prevent coal dust escaping from in-transit coal trains; one of fewer than a handful of approved BNSF vendors.
• Newtrol Glycerin-Based Dust Suppressant High-performance glycerin-based dust suppressant with humectant and binding characteristics, formulated with renewable resources for sensitive environments.
• Soil Sement Enhanced Usability (EU) Curing and strength-enhancing additive used together with Soil-Sement Engineered Formula to accelerate curing, increase bearing capacity, and enable application down to -10°C.
• Soil-Sement Engineered Formula (NaturalPave System) Nanotechnology polymer emulsion road stabilization product performing like asphalt at a fraction of the cost; key product of the NaturalPave System for unpaved roads.
• Eco-Pave Stabilization Product NaturalPave soil stabilization product offering a third alternative to asphalt or gravel aggregate for building or stabilizing unpaved roads.
• Eco-Pave Chip Stabilization Product One- or two-stage process product that creates a stabilized base for unpaved roads with an optional chip-sealed surface finish.
• ArtPave Porous Pavement Aesthetically-enhanced porous pavement using regionally-sourced stone bonded with a proprietary polymer enhanced-resin binding agent; qualifies for LEED credits for cool pavement and storm water management.
• ResinPave Natural Paving Product NaturalPave environmentally safe alternative to asphalt, gravel, and concrete; binds existing or locally sourced aggregate into natural-looking, ADA-accessible surfaces.
• SF2 Synthetic Fiber and Fluid Stabilization Non-traditional stabilization system using synthetic fibers and synthetic fluid binder for township roads, remote access roads, and pads; increases CBR up to 80% in 48 hours and 400% with traffic in 30 days.
• Glidex Rail Switch Lubricant Synthetic organic lubricant for railroad switches, slide plates, throw rods, movable bridges, overhead crane rails, and couplers; non-flammable, non-corrosive, and long-lasting.
• Glidex MC Rail Switch Lubricant Improved long-lasting synthetic switch lubricant that reduces friction at rail switches by up to 30% more than standard Glidex and works in any climate.
• Ice Free Switch Anti-Icing Agent Glycol-based anti-icing agent for railway switches using NASA-developed Gravity Free smart fluid technology; prevents switches from freezing and re-freezing down to -70°F.
• Zero Gravity Third Rail Anti-Icing Agent Third rail anti-icing agent using NASA Smart Fluid technology (Zero Gravity) applied before storms to prevent ice and snow bonding to third rails.
• Ice Barrier Power Line Anti-Icing Agent Power line anti-icing/deicing agent using NASA Zero Gravity smart fluid technology; aliphatic alcohol properties disrupt the freezing crystalline structure, formulated with renewable raw materials.
• Ice Free Conveyor Anti-Icing Agent Multi-component glycol-based anti-icing agent for conveyor belts that works in extreme conditions down to -70°F; creates belt friction to eliminate material backsliding.
• Ice Fyghter Underground Conveyor Anti-Icing Agent Anti-icing/deicing agent for underground mine conveyor belts available in diethylene glycol (D) or glycerin-based (G) formulations; prevents ice formation down to -40°F.
• Liquid Ice-Mlt Conveyor Belt Deicer Multi-component liquid conveyor belt anti-icing/deicing agent made of diethylene glycol and chlorides; prevents ice buildup and melts existing snow and ice down to -40°F.
• Enviro-Mlt Liquid Deicer High-performing aqueous potassium acetate solution with a freezing point of -50°F; used as a liquid deicer and anti-icer for rail switches, conveyor belts, catwalks, and mine shafts.
• Freeze-Free Coal Freeze Conditioning Agent Freeze conditioning agent sprayed onto coal before loading into hopper cars; prevents ice from bonding coal into solid blocks and burns with coal without contributing to corrosion.
• Zero Gravity B-Free Side-Release Agent Side-release agent using Zero Gravity technology that grips metal forming a non-freezable barrier between coal and car skins, truck beds, and chutes; speeds thawing efforts.
• Gravity Plus Anti-Sticking Agent Ready-to-use synthetic organic anti-sticking agent forming a super-slippery flexible coating; prevents coal, coke, sand, and fly ash from sticking to metal containers.
• Dust Buster Sprayer Systems Spray system specifically designed for industrial dust control applications; injects foaming agents at transfer points with residual downstream effects; reduces dust emissions and water usage by up to 90%.
• E-Sprayer Systems DIY dust control spray system designed specifically for applying EK35, EnviroKleen, and Earth Armour; mobile and versatile, airplane transportable, with 8-foot spray bar coverage.
• Cobra Winter Spray Systems Conveyor belt anti-icing/deicing spray systems with three settings (fully automated, press-and-go, or manual) that reduce manpower needs and eliminate wasted product.
• Switch Treator Portable Sprayer Portable sprayer for handheld or backpack use; available in 2-gallon, 3.5-gallon, and 4-gallon backpack capacities; designed for higher viscosity switch agents.
• Power Treator Spray Applicator Rugged spray applicator for high viscosity lubricants and anti-icing fluids; designed for rail cars or yard utility vehicles with 30-gallon reservoir and 75-foot retractable hose.
• Track and Switch Brooms Sturdy brooms with polypropylene bristles heat-fused into integral units; work in temperatures from -70°F to 225°F and resist acids, alkalis, oils, and most chemicals.
• FoamKleen XT Portable Cleaning System Portable combustible coal dust and dirt cleaning system delivering high-pressure dry foam agent to hard-to-reach walls and ceilings; entraps dust for easy sweep-away cleanup.
• Bunker Seal Coal Bunker Fire Protection System Coal bunker fire prevention system using Soil-Sement polymer emulsion to seal coal surfaces, prevent oxidation and spontaneous combustion; 25% of domestic coal is sealed with Soil-Sement.
• Coal Car Topping System Year-round containerized coal car topping system with permanently installed spray system that applies Soil-Sement Engineered Formula CCT to prevent in-transit coal dust; approved BNSF vendor.
• Fully Managed Dust Control Service Program Fully managed service program for enterprise customers where Midwest provides ongoing dust control services including product application, monitoring, testing, and reporting under multi-year contracts.
• Guided Self Apply Program Trademarked hybrid program where Midwest sells EnviroKleen along with a custom Portable 1500 Application System, training, and ongoing technical support so customers can self-apply products with Midwest's guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dust reduction of 80-95% for E&P roads
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NASA/Ames Research CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationMidwest co-developed Gravity Free smart fluid technology with NASA/Ames Research Center. This space-age technology allows Ice Free Switch and other anti-icing products to cling to every surface and resist removal by rain, sleet, snow, and wind. The non-Newtonian fluid pours like a liquid but solidifies into a gel when activated by precipitation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Global Road Technology: Australia-headquartered dust control and soil stabilization provider serving mining, civil infrastructure, and remote road applications. Competes directly with Midwest in mining haul road dust suppression and unpaved road stabilization globally.
• SoilWorks: US-based provider of dust control and soil stabilization products for construction, mining, and military applications. Competes with Midwest's Earth Armour, Soil-Sement, and EK35 products in the unpaved road and construction site dust control segments.
• L.B. Foster Company: Provider of rail products and services including rail lubrication equipment, friction modifiers, and trackside infrastructure. Directly competes with Midwest's Glidex and Ice Free Switch rail switch lubrication and anti-icing product lines for freight rail customers.
• ArrMaz: Specialty chemicals manufacturer supplying dust control, anti-strip, and adhesion-promoter chemistries for mining, asphalt, and aggregate industries. Comparable to Midwest in serving mining haul roads with chemical dust suppressants and soil stabilization additives.
• Cypher Environmental: Canadian specialty chemical company focused on dust control, soil stabilization, and erosion control for mining, oil & gas, and unpaved road applications. Directly competes with Midwest's EnviroKleen, EK35, and Soil-Sement product lines in the industrial dust suppressant category.
• Dust-A-Side: South Africa-based specialist in coal mine haul road and underground dust control, with operations across Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Directly comparable to Midwest's MineKleen and mining segment offering for fugitive dust on haul roads and material transfer points.

Broad incumbents

• Dow: Major diversified chemical company with industrial intermediates, polymer emulsions, and infrastructure-adjacent chemistries that overlap with Midwest's specialty applications. Provides broader chemical solutions rather than specializing in dust control and soil stabilization.
• BASF: Global chemical conglomerate with a broad portfolio including construction chemicals, mining solutions, and soil stabilization additives. Competes with Midwest across multiple product lines but as part of a vastly larger diversified chemical portfolio rather than as a niche specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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