Atrix
Atrix International, founded 1981 in Burnsville, Minnesota, manufactures patented HEPA/ULPA-filtered and ESD-safe vacuum systems for electronics, cleanroom, pest-control, hazardous-abatement, aviation, and forensic customers, selling direct and through authorized distributors worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersBurnsville, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Atrix does
Atrix International, Inc. is a Burnsville, Minnesota-based specialty industrial manufacturer founded in 1981 that designs and produces HEPA- and ULPA-filtered vacuum systems for environments where particulate control, static-electricity containment, or hazardous-material capture is mission-critical. The company's product architecture centers on proprietary filtration: patented HEPA/ULPA filters capturing 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns and 99.999% at 0.12 microns, the patented SafeGuard 360 immediate-containment cartridge for safe filter changeouts, ESD-safe hoses and utensils that provide a grounded static-discharge path, and Ametek Advantek II motors rated for 1,000 hours — twice the lifespan claimed for competitors. The portfolio spans the Omega, Backpack (Ergo/Ergo Pro/Ergo Cordless), Canister, Express, High Capacity, Cordless, and Critical Area/Cleanroom series, plus specialty units for aviation 400Hz servicing, forensic trace-evidence collection (via SIRCHIE partnership), and pest-management IPM.
Atrix sells hardware and replacement-filter consumables through a hybrid model: a direct e-commerce storefront, inside phone sales for commercial/industrial quotes, and an authorized distributor network spanning the US, Europe, and Eurasian Customs Union markets. Product ASPs range from $139 for residential entry-level units to $2,910 for the Barrel Vacuum. The customer base spans electronics manufacturing and repair, semiconductor/biotech/pharmaceutical cleanrooms, pest control professionals (including Orkin), hazardous-particulate abatement (lead, asbestos, silica, mold), medical device manufacturing, university research, aviation servicing, and forensic/law enforcement. Headcount is 11–50 employees, all manufacturing is done in the USA at the Burnsville facility, and there are no external funding rounds across the company's 44-year history — indicating an owner-operated, profitable, bootstrapped specialty manufacturer.
Atrix firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Atrix
- Legal name
- Atrix International, Inc.
- Website
- https://atrix.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Atrix International, founded 1981 in Burnsville, Minnesota, manufactures patented HEPA/ULPA-filtered and ESD-safe vacuum systems for electronics, cleanroom, pest-control, hazardous-abatement, aviation, and forensic customers, selling direct and through authorized distributors worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Atrix industry classification
Industry- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction) (IMAHALAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Air Quality & Environmental Infection Control (HEPA Filtration, Isolation Barriers, CSSD/HVAC Solutions) (HLAHANAK)
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Where Atrix is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Burnsville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Atrix business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Vacuum Cleaner Sales: Atrix generates revenue primarily through the sale of vacuum cleaners and cleaning equipment. Products include backpack vacuums, canister vacuums, Omega series, Express series, High Capacity series, and specialty vacuums for ESD, cleanroom, pest control, and hazardous materials applications. Sales are made directly via e-commerce and through a network of authorized distributors.
- Filters and Accessories: Replacement filters (HEPA, ULPA, Ultrafine), filter bags, hoses, attachments, and accessories sold as consumables and replacement parts for the vacuum product line.
- Professional Services - Repair: Returns for repair services requiring Service Return Authorization (SRA) number. Products may incur repair costs under warranty or for out-of-warranty service.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual/Consumer Products |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Professional/Commercial Products |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Industrial/Specialty Products |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Filters & Accessories |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Atrix product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Atrix International manufactures and sells specialized HEPA and ULPA filtration vacuum cleaners, including Omega Series, Backpack, Canister, Express, High Capacity, Cordless, and Critical Area/Cleanroom product lines, along with proprietary SafeGuard 360 immediate containment filtration cartridges, replacement filters, and ESD-safe accessories. Products are designed for electronics/ESD-sensitive environments, pest management (IPM), cleanrooms, hazardous particulate abatement, forensic evidence collection, and janitorial applications, with both commercial/industrial and residential configurations.
Product overview
Atrix International manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of filtration and vacuum products since 1981, including multiple vacuum series (Omega, Backpack, Canister, Express, High Capacity, Cordless, Critical Area/Cleanroom), specialized filtration cartridges (SafeGuard 360), and consumable filters (HEPA, ULPA). The Omega series represents the flagship product line featuring patented immediate containment filtration with SafeGuard 360 technology and 1,000-hour rated Advantek II motors. The product line serves diverse applications including ESD-safe electronics cleaning, hazardous particulate management (lead, silica, asbestos, mold), pest control (IPM), cleanroom/medical environments, janitorial, nuclear maintenance, and forensic evidence collection. The portfolio includes both corded and cordless configurations, with 110V and 230V voltage options for international markets. Accessories include ESD-safe hoses, brushes, extension wands, and specialized filter cartridges.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- Captures 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns with HEPA filtration
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Atrix
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
Atrix technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Atrix partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Oldham Chemicals CompanycoreOldham Chemicals Company exhibited Atrix International's IPM (Integrated Pest Management) vacuums at PestWorld 2011 trade show in New Orleans. The partnership allows Oldham to showcase Atrix products including Omega Green Supreme HEPA vacuum, Express Plus HEPA vacuum, High Capacity HEPA vacuum, and Backpack HEPA pest vacuum. Oldham raffled off an Atrix Backpack pest vacuum at the show.
- AmetekcoreAmetek is a key supplier of the Advantek II motor used in Atrix Omega Series vacuums. The Advantek II motor is a 1,000-hour rated motor that powers Atrix products with twice the lifespan and quieter, more powerful operation compared to competition.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Atrix competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ProTeam (Emerson): Manufacturer of commercial backpack and canister vacuums with HEPA filtration widely used in janitorial and pest management channels. Direct overlap with Atrix's Backpack and Express Series among PMP and janitorial customers.
- Festool: Premium manufacturer of dust extraction systems and HEPA-equipped vacuums for fine-dust applications, including ESD-safe and cleanroom-adjacent use cases. Comparable to Atrix on engineered HEPA/ULPA filtration and specialty industrial positioning.
- Shop-Vac: Manufacturer of wet/dry industrial and consumer vacuums with HEPA options. Comparable to Atrix's Canister and High Capacity lines at the lower-priced, higher-volume end of the market.
- NSS Enterprises: US-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial vacuums, including HEPA models used in janitorial and hazardous-environment applications. Closely comparable to Atrix on product type, channel (janitorial distributors), and US manufacturing base.
- IPC Eagle: Manufacturer of commercial and industrial cleaning equipment including HEPA-filtered vacuums and backpack units. Direct overlap with Atrix in janitorial and specialty cleaning channels.
- Nilfisk: Global manufacturer of industrial and commercial vacuum cleaners, including HEPA-filtered models for hazardous dust, cleanroom, and ESD-sensitive applications. Direct competitor to Atrix's Omega, High Capacity, and Critical Area lines in specialty industrial accounts.
Broad incumbents
- Tennant Company: Public manufacturer of floor cleaning equipment, including industrial vacuums, with HEPA options for hazardous dust. Overlaps with Atrix in industrial abatement and commercial cleaning segments, though Tennant is much broader and larger.
- Kärcher: Global leader in cleaning technology with a broad portfolio of industrial and commercial vacuums, including HEPA-filtered models. Larger and broader portfolio than Atrix, but overlaps in industrial dry-vacuum and cleanroom categories.
- Hako / Minuteman: Industrial cleaning equipment manufacturer with a portfolio that includes vacuums, scrubbers, and sweepers for commercial and industrial customers. Overlaps with Atrix in commercial cleaning and hazardous-dust applications at a larger scale.
Emerging players
- Rexair (Rainbow): Manufacturer of water-filtration vacuum systems sold through direct-sales channels. Adjacent to Atrix in residential and light-commercial cleaning, with a different filtration architecture but overlapping end customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Atrix leadership team
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Atrix funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Atrix M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Atrix
What does Atrix do?
Atrix International manufactures and sells specialized HEPA and ULPA filtration vacuum cleaners, including Omega Series, Backpack, Canister, Express, High Capacity, Cordless, and Critical Area/Cleanroom product lines, along with proprietary SafeGuard 360 immediate containment filtration cartridges, replacement filters, and ESD-safe accessories. Products are designed for electronics/ESD-sensitive environments, pest management (IPM), cleanrooms, hazardous particulate abatement, forensic evidence collection, and janitorial applications, with both commercial/industrial and residential configurations.
Is Atrix a public or private company?
Atrix is a private company. It is currently operating.
When was Atrix founded?
Atrix was founded in 1981. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Atrix based?
Atrix is headquartered in Burnsville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Atrix make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Vacuum Cleaner Sales are the primary driver. The others are filters and Accessories and professional Services - Repair.
Who are Atrix's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ProTeam (Emerson), Festool, Shop-Vac, NSS Enterprises, IPC Eagle and Nilfisk. Broad incumbents are Tennant Company, Kärcher and Hako / Minuteman. Rexair (Rainbow) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Atrix have an API?
No public API is recorded for Atrix.
What industry is Atrix in?
Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHALAC, Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction), with a secondary code of HLAHANAK, Air Quality & Environmental Infection Control (HEPA Filtration, Isolation Barriers, CSSD/HVAC Solutions). Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3564.