Koch Engineered Solutions (Koch)

What Koch Engineered Solutions (Koch) does

Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is a privately held, Wichita-headquartered industrial engineering subsidiary of Koch Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. Founded in 1945 initially around refinery fractionation trays, KES has evolved into a portfolio of seven specialized business units — John Zink (combustion and emissions control), Koch-Glitsch (mass transfer and phase separation), Koch Technology Solutions (chemical process technology licensing), Optimized Process Designs (EPC for natural gas processing), Koch Specialty Plant Services (installation, inspection, and technical services for critical plant equipment), DEPCOM Power (utility-scale solar and battery storage), and Dark Vision Technologies (ultrasonic imaging for asset integrity). Together these units deliver customized engineered solutions spanning equipment manufacturing, process technology licensing, full engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) execution, field services, and renewable energy project development for industrial customers in more than 20 countries, supported by a workforce of over 7,000 employees.

KES generates revenue across five distinct streams: equipment manufacturing and sales (John Zink, Koch-Glitsch hardware), full-lifecycle EPC services (OPD, DEPCOM Power), technology licensing (KTS), asset integrity and technical services (KSPS, Dark Vision), and managed solar/storage project development and O&M (DEPCOM Power). The business model is enterprise and project-based: pricing is bespoke and quote-driven, contracts are typically multi-year, and go-to-market is executed through specialized direct field-sales and engineering teams embedded within each business unit rather than via channel partners. Customer concentration skews to industrial leaders across energy, chemical, refining, and utility-scale renewable segments, with horizontal — not vertical — segmentation across these industries.

The company pursues inorganic growth alongside organic expansion, having completed acquisitions including EFT Analytics (2019-09-09), Sentient Energy (2020-04-01), Dark Vision Technologies (2020-05-19), and DEPCOM Power (2021-11-30), while operating under Koch Inc.'s principle-based management philosophy and long-term private capital base. As a privately held entity with no external shareholders or public funding rounds, KES does not disclose revenue, headcount trends, or other financial metrics in the input material.

Name

Koch Engineered Solutions (Koch)

Legal name

Koch Engineered Solutions, LLC

Website

https://kochengineeredsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Koch Engineered Solutions is a privately held Wichita-based industrial engineering subsidiary of Koch Inc., operating seven specialized business units that deliver equipment, process technology licensing, EPC, asset integrity services, and utility-scale solar and battery storage solutions to industrial customers across more than 20 countries with 7,000+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engineered Solutions

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Engines & Turbines (3510), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Engine Generator & Microgrid Power Plant EPC (Diesel/Gas Recip) (EUAEAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refinery Process Technology Licensing & Engineering (Process Design, Revamps) (EUALAGAM), Dispatchable Distributed Generation (Gas Reciprocating Engines, Microturbines) (EUACALAI), Energy Storage Components for Renewables Manufacturing (BESS Packs, PCS, Thermal Management) (EUAMAHAI), Energy Systems & Power Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAG)

Keywords

• Industrial engineered solutions
• Combustion emissions control
• Mass transfer equipment
• Engineering procurement construction
• Utility-scale solar storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Revenue from manufacturing and selling industrial equipment including combustion systems, mass transfer components, and separation technologies through business units like John Zink and Koch-Glitsch
2. Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC): Full project lifecycle services including engineering design, procurement, and construction for natural gas processing and solar/storage projects through OPD and DEPCOM Power
3. Technology Licensing: Advanced technology licensing across key chemical sectors through Koch Technology Solutions
4. Asset Integrity and Technical Services: Installation, inspection, and technical services for critical plant equipment through KSPS and Dark Vision
5. Solar and Energy Storage Project Development: End-to-end utility-scale solar and battery storage project development, operations and maintenance through DEPCOM Power

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Koch Engineered Solutions is a portfolio of seven specialized business units that design, manufacture, license, and service industrial engineered solutions across combustion and emissions control (John Zink), mass transfer and phase separation (Koch-Glitsch), process technology licensing (Koch Technology Solutions), EPC for natural gas processing (Optimized Process Designs), asset integrity inspection and services (KSPS and Dark Vision), and utility-scale solar and battery storage project development plus O&M (DEPCOM Power) for industrial, energy, chemical, and refining customers worldwide.

Product overview

Koch Engineered Solutions is not a single unified software product but rather a portfolio of specialized industrial engineering business units operating under the Koch Inc. umbrella. The portfolio includes: DEPCOM Power (utility-scale solar and battery storage project development, engineering, construction, and O&M), John Zink (combustion and emissions control systems and burners), Koch-Glitsch (mass transfer and phase separation technologies), KSPS (plant equipment installation, inspection, and technical services), Koch Technology Solutions (chemical process technology licensing), Optimized Process Designs (EPC for natural gas and gas processing), and Dark Vision Technologies (ultrasonic imaging for asset integrity inspection). The businesses collectively deliver tailored solutions across combustion/emissions, process technology licensing, full EPC, asset integrity, and utility-scale renewable energy, serving industrial customers in more than 20 countries with a workforce of over 7,000 employees. Founded in 1945 with roots in refinery fractionation tray technology, the company operates as a collection of independently branded units rather than a single platform with modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DEPCOM Power Utility-scale solar and energy storage business providing end-to-end energy solutions from development to operations and maintenance (O&M) for utility and renewable energy customers.
• John Zink Combustion and Emissions Control Combustion and emissions control systems and services, including ultra-low NOx burners and high-efficiency flares, for industrial, refining, and energy customers seeking emissions reduction and operational excellence.
• Koch-Glitsch Mass Transfer and Phase Separation Mass transfer and phase separation equipment and technologies for complex industrial separation challenges in chemical, refining, and gas processing applications.
• Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS) Installation, inspection, and technical services for critical plant equipment, delivering end-to-end field service solutions that boost efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Koch Technology Solutions (KTS) Process Technology Licensing Advanced technology licensing solutions across key chemical sectors to help customers maximize capital and enhance performance via licensed process technologies.
• Optimized Process Designs (OPD) EPC Services Fully integrated EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) provider for natural gas and gas processing companies, delivering turnkey execution excellence.
• Dark Vision Ultrasonic Imaging for Asset Integrity Ultrasonic imaging technologies capturing unprecedented integrity data of critical infrastructure for industrial inspection and asset integrity applications.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ArkestrominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2025Koch Engineered Solutions is a beta user of Arkestro's AI-powered procurement software offerings, specifically Arkestro Opportunities which provides predictive recommendations and execution capabilities for procurement professionals. This relationship was showcased at Arkestro's Optimal '25 Houston conference as part of the company's procurement transformation initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Worley: Worley delivers engineering, procurement, construction, and asset integrity services to energy, chemicals, and resource customers — directly comparable to OPD (EPC), KSPS (field services), and DEPCOM Power (renewables EPC), with comparable energy-transition repositioning.
• Honeywell UOP: Honeywell's process technology licensing and engineering arm competes most directly with Koch Technology Solutions across refining, petrochemical, and gas processing catalysts, adsorbents, and licensed process units. Both firms monetize proprietary process know-how via licensing royalties plus engineered equipment packages.
• Solar Turbines (Caterpillar): Solar Turbines designs and manufactures industrial gas turbines, gas turbine packages, and associated emissions control systems — closely comparable to John Zink's combustion and low-NOx burner portfolio for industrial and power generation customers.
• McDermott International: McDermott provides EPC and technical services for the energy industry, particularly in gas processing, refining, and petrochemicals — directly comparable to Optimized Process Designs' natural gas processing EPC business.
• Fluor Corporation: Fluor is a global EPC firm serving energy, chemicals, mining, and industrial clients — comparable to OPD's gas processing EPC, DEPCOM's solar EPC, and KSPS's plant services portfolio, with similar exposure to energy transition projects.
• Linde Engineering: Linde Engineering provides process plants, mass transfer/heat transfer equipment, and EPC services for industrial gas, petrochemical, and refining customers — directly comparable to Koch-Glitsch (mass transfer internals) and Optimized Process Designs (gas processing EPC).

Broad incumbents

• Babcock & Wilcox: Babcock & Wilcox supplies steam generation, environmental/emissions control systems, and service solutions for industrial and utility customers — adjacent peer to John Zink and KSPS, with comparable emissions retrofit and plant services exposure.
• MAN Energy Solutions: MAN Energy Solutions manufactures large-bore diesel/gas engines, turbochargers, and exhaust/emissions systems for power and marine — comparable to John Zink's combustion and emissions control portfolio and to OPD's gas processing customers.
• Siemens Energy: Siemens Energy offers gas turbines, grid technology, and industrial service solutions — broadly comparable to John Zink (combustion/emissions) and DEPCOM (utility-scale generation), with adjacent grid intelligence overlap with KES's recent Sentient Energy acquisition.
• Air Products and Chemicals: Air Products provides industrial gases, process technology licensing, and EPC for hydrogen/petrochemical/gasification projects — broadly comparable to KTS (process licensing) and Koch-Glitsch (mass transfer) for adjacent refining and chemicals customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A4 records

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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