Exergy
Exergy LLC, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Garden City, NY, designs and manufactures compact heat exchangers (Shell & Tube, Tube-in-Tube) and PUREX Point-of-Use dispensing systems for pharmaceutical, semiconductor, chemical, defense, and alternative-energy enterprises globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersGarden City, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Exergy does
Exergy LLC is a privately held, New York-domiciled designer and manufacturer of compact heat transfer solutions, founded in 1979 and operating from a 25,000 square foot ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Garden City, NY. The company's product portfolio comprises three core lines: Shell & Tube heat exchangers, Tube-in-Tube heat exchangers, and the PUREX Point-of-Use (POU) dispensing system (a registered trademark since March 2018) that delivers instant, temperature-controlled Water-for-Injection (WFI) or Purified Water (PW) for pharmaceutical use. Its technology stack centers on proprietary design and performance modeling software, a unique tube-in-tube coiled architecture that prevents thermal fatigue, and double tubesheet configurations that eliminate cross-contamination between product and working fluids, with manufacturing across 316L stainless steel, Hastelloy, Inconel, Titanium, and 1.4435 stainless steel alloys. Exergy's sanitary products are ASME BPE-compliant and support heat transfer rates up to 5,000,000 BTU/hr and pressures up to 4,500 psi.
The company serves seven vertical markets, with pharmaceutical/biotech and semiconductor as primary segments and chemical, defense/aerospace, research and development, food and beverage, and alternative energy as secondary segments. Its enterprise customer base spans Pfizer, Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Amgen, Regeneron, Bayer, Fresenius Kabi, Emergent BioSolutions, TEVA, and Novo Nordisk in pharma; Intel, Applied Materials, ASML, and SAES Pure Gas in semiconductor; BASF, Dow, Exxon Mobil, and Celanese in chemical; and NASA, SpaceX, Lockheed Martin, and the US Navy in defense/aerospace. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment sales under quote-based pricing, with net-30 terms on standard products and 50% deposit / 50% net-30 terms on custom units; customization ranges from minor modifications to fully bespoke designs including special processing such as passivation, electropolishing, and corrosion-resistant coatings.
Exergy distributes through a hybrid model: direct enterprise sales from its Garden City headquarters combined with a global network of distributors and manufacturer representatives spanning 20+ countries across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The company has appointed regional business development managers (including Frank Sage for Europe) and operates with a small headcount of 11-50 employees, consistent with a focused, engineering-driven niche manufacturer. The firm has achieved 100+ PUREX installations worldwide and 50+ POU systems in pharmaceutical WFI applications, supported by ongoing industry trade show participation (ISPE, Semicon West, ACHEMA, CPhI, Interphex, ACS) and a distributor-referral-driven sales motion. There are no external investors, parent companies, or publicly disclosed funding events in the source data.
Exergy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Exergy
- Legal name
- Exergy LLC
- Website
- https://exergyllc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Exergy LLC, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Garden City, NY, designs and manufactures compact heat exchangers (Shell & Tube, Tube-in-Tube) and PUREX Point-of-Use dispensing systems for pharmaceutical, semiconductor, chemical, defense, and alternative-energy enterprises globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Exergy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Heat Exchangers
- NAICS
- Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC)
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Where Exergy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Garden City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Exergy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Standard Heat Exchanger Products: Sale of standard product line including Shell & Tube heat exchangers, Tube-in-Tube heat exchangers, and Point-of-Use systems. Products are sold off-the-shelf with various material options (316L SS, Hastelloy, Inconel, Titanium).
- Custom Heat Transfer Products: Custom design and manufacturing services ranging from minor modifications to completely new designs. Capabilities include special processing (passivation, electropolish, corrosion resistant coating) and design modifications for unique customer requirements.
- Custom Product Manufacturing: For custom products, Exergy requires 50% payment at time of order and 50% net 30 after shipment. Standard products have net 30 payment terms after shipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Heat Exchangers - Shell & Tube and Tube-in-Tube |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Sanitary Heat Exchangers |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Point-of-Use (POU) Systems |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Custom Heat Transfer Products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels5 records
Exergy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Exergy designs and manufactures heat transfer solutions, including Shell & Tube heat exchangers, Tube-in-Tube heat exchangers, and PUREX Point-of-Use (POU) sampling systems, fabricated in alloys such as 316L SS, Hastelloy, Inconel, Titanium, and 1.4435 stainless steel. The company supports both a standard product catalog and fully custom-engineered units, using proprietary design and performance modeling software, and serves pharmaceutical, biotech, semiconductor, chemical, defense, food & beverage, alternative energy, and R&D customers worldwide.
Product overview
Exergy is a heat transfer solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of shell & tube and tube-in-tube heat exchangers for pharmaceutical, biotech, semiconductor, chemical, defense, food & beverage, and alternative energy industries. The product line consists of three main categories: Sanitary products (Sanitary Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers, Sanitary Tube-in-Tube Heat Exchangers, and PUREX Point-of-Use Sampling Systems) designed for pharmaceutical/biotech applications meeting ASME-BPE standards; Industrial/Process products (Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers and Tube-in-Tube Heat Exchangers) for general industrial use; and Custom Heat Transfer Products for specialized requirements. The company manufactures in 316L SS, Hastelloy, Inconel, Titanium and other alloys, with a focus on compact design and high thermal performance. PUREX POU systems dispense temperature-controlled WFI/PW water for pharmaceutical applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- PUREX: PUREX Point-of-Use dispensing systems that dispense instant, temperature controlled WFI (Water for Injection) or PW (Purified Water), designed to meet high quality standards of the pharmaceutical industry. PUREX is a registered trademark.
Products and services
- Sanitary Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers ASME-BPE compliant shell & tube heat exchangers for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, with surface finishes up to 20µin Ra (15µin Ra with electropolish) and available with single or double tubesheet to eliminate cross-contamination. Heat transfer rates up to 5,000,000 BTU/hr (1465 kW), liquid flows to 250 GPM (946 LPM), and pressures up to 1,500 psi (104 bar).
- Sanitary Tube-in-Tube Heat Exchangers Sanitary tube-in-tube heat exchangers with inner and outer tubes coiled together, preventing thermal fatigue and increasing efficiency. Designed for high temperature, high pressure, and low flow pharmaceutical applications. Heat transfer rates up to 100,000 BTU/hr (29 kW), liquid flows to 10 GPM (38 LPM), and pressures up to 4,500 psi (310 bar).
- PUREX Point-of-Use (POU) Sampling System Registered PUREX Point-of-Use dispensing system that delivers instant, temperature-controlled WFI (Water for Injection) or PW (Purified Water) for pharmaceutical applications. Features continuous hot water flow sanitization, PLC with touch screen HMI, CIP and SIP capability, and a sanitary double tube sheet heat exchanger eliminating cross-contamination risk. Flow ranges from 1 GPM to 25 GPM, with installations from single units to 20+ units per facility, and over 100 systems installed globally.
- Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers (Industrial) Industrial miniature shell & tube heat exchangers with a unique compact arrangement of small diameter tubes delivering maximum performance in minimum package. Available in 316L SS, Hastelloy, Inconel, Titanium, 1.4435 stainless steel, and other alloys, with liquid flows to 250 GPM and a focus on lightweight, cost-effective design for general industrial applications.
- Tube-in-Tube Heat Exchangers (Industrial) Industrial tube-in-tube heat exchangers with inner and outer tubes coiled together, preventing thermal fatigue and reducing overall size. Ideal for high temperature, high pressure, and low flow applications across industrial process, chemical, defense, and alternative energy use cases.
- Custom Heat Transfer Products Custom-designed heat exchangers for requirements not met by standard products, ranging from minor modifications to completely new designs. Available in Stainless Steel, Hastelloy, Inconel, Titanium, and other alloys, with special processing options such as passivation, electropolish, and corrosion resistant coating, and design modifications including special fittings, tube sizes, and baffle configurations.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5,000,000 BTU/hr (1465 kW) heat transfer capacity for sanitary shell & tube models
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Exergy
Customer profileNamed customers31 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
Exergy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature5 records
Exergy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Frank Sage - European Business Development ManagercoreEuropean Business Development Manager located in Ireland. Additional European representation added including Alflow Scandinavia A/S (covering Denmark), Aseptconn AG (Switzerland), Dixon Deutschland GmbH (Germany), Hebmüller Handel GmbH (Germany), and TDF-Hidromethos (Portugal).
- Semisysteme Asia Private Limited (Semisysteme)coreExclusive agent for Exergy in Singapore and Southeast Asia region. Semisysteme is based in Singapore with a focus in semiconductor market as well as pharmaceutical. Has been exclusive agent for AP Tech & Valex Corporation in the region for more than 18 years. Mohamed Abdullah, Owner and Engineer at Semisysteme works closely with Exergy's sales team.
- Tubes TechnologiescoreRepresentation in France, Switzerland, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco. Based in France with focus in pharmaceutical, biotechnological markets, semiconductor, cosmetics and food & beverage industries. Thierry Jousset, Business Development Manager Sales and Technical VP works closely with Exergy's sales team.
- Global Technical SolutionsminorRepresentation in Italy by Global Technical Solutions, based in Milan. Dr. Giuseppe Tommasone is a Heat Transfer Specialist with strong contacts throughout Italy.
- FAVEA GmbHcoreCentral Europe representation including Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Czech Republic. CEO Herbert Nowotny is based in Vienna and brings a team with deep technical experience. In business since 1999, FAVEA represents a strong portfolio of principals that complement Exergy products.
- Aseptconn AGminorSwiss representation covering Switzerland. Email: [email protected]. Also covers Italy, France.
- Dixon Deutschland GmbHminorGerman representation. Contact: Robert Betko. Located in Leipzig, Germany.
- Hebmüller Handel GmbHminorGerman representation covering pharma/biotech. Contact: Axel Hebmüller. Located in Kaarst, Germany.
- TDF-HidromethosminorPortuguese representation. Contact: Luis Alves. Located in Sintra, Portugal.
- PMA-Heleon NVminorBelgian representation. Contact: Walter Van Baelen, Sales Manager. Located in Aartselaar, Belgium.
- Heleon BVminorDutch representation. Contact: Jan Timmer, Director. Located in Middelharnis, Netherlands.
- Staitech LtdminorUK representation. Contact: Andrew Ferguson. Located in Stroud, UK.
- Delta T Heat Exchangers Inc.minorCanadian representation. Contact: David LaDouceur. Located in London, Ontario, Canada.
- CSR TechnologiesminorArgentinian representation. Contact: Juan Gomez. Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Alflow Scandinavia A/SminorScandinavian representation covering Denmark and other Nordic countries. Contact: Jens Andersen. Located in Vejen, Denmark.
- Hydropure Systems Pvt LtdcoreIndian representation. Contact: Milind Kulkarni. Located in Mumbai, India. Also represents PUREX trademark in India.
- PharmEquip Pty LtdminorAustralian representation. Contact: Dale Krasselt, Director. Located in Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia.
- Shanghai Sansheng ThermalTech Co., LtdminorChinese representation. Contact: Mr. Evans Sun. Located in Shanghai, China.
- Uniprocess Ltd.minorIsraeli representation. Contact: Gil Asulin. Located in Moshav Moledet, Israel.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Exergy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Alfa Laval: Global industrial heat transfer and separation equipment leader. Directly comparable as a manufacturer of plate, shell-and-tube, and brazed heat exchangers serving pharma, chemical, and energy — but at materially larger scale and broader product portfolio than Exergy.
- SPX Heat Transfer (now Chart Industries after divestiture): Broad incumbent in industrial heat transfer equipment including shell-and-tube and plate designs across HVAC, chemical, and power — overlapping with Exergy's industrial product line but at far larger scale and product breadth.
- Xylem (Bell & Gossett): Major industrial equipment manufacturer including heat transfer and pumping products for HVAC and process industries. Overlaps with Exergy's industrial shell-and-tube products but operates at much larger scale across water and building services.
Direct peers
- Kelvion: Direct competitor in industrial heat exchangers including shell-and-tube, plate, and sanitary designs serving pharmaceutical, chemical, food/beverage, and marine markets — overlapping closely with Exergy's product line and end markets.
- API Heat Transfer: US-based manufacturer of shell-and-tube and plate heat exchangers serving chemical, petrochemical, and industrial process customers. Direct overlap with Exergy's industrial product line.
- Graham Corporation: Designs and manufactures heat transfer equipment, particularly for the defense, nuclear, and process industries. Comparable custom-engineered heat exchangers for aerospace and energy applications — overlapping with Exergy's defense/aerospace work.
- HRS Heat Exchangers: Specializes in corrugated tube and scraped surface heat exchangers for hygienic and industrial applications. Comparable to Exergy in the sanitary/pharma segment and in compact, high-efficiency heat exchanger designs.
- Sondex (Danfoss): Plate heat exchanger manufacturer serving HVAC, refrigeration, and process industries; comparable to Exergy in compact heat exchanger technology and pharma/food/beverage sanitary applications.
- WCR Inc. Specialty manufacturer of sanitary and industrial heat exchangers, with a comparable focus on pharma/biotech, food/beverage, and chemical applications — direct overlap with Exergy's core verticals.
- Funke Heat Exchangers: German manufacturer of shell-and-tube, plate, and brazed heat exchangers for chemical, petrochemical, and industrial process applications — comparable to Exergy in technical specifications and corrosion-resistant alloy capability.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks3 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
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Exergy leadership team
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Profiles1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Exergy
What does Exergy do?
Exergy designs and manufactures heat transfer solutions, including Shell & Tube heat exchangers, Tube-in-Tube heat exchangers, and PUREX Point-of-Use (POU) sampling systems, fabricated in alloys such as 316L SS, Hastelloy, Inconel, Titanium, and 1.4435 stainless steel. The company supports both a standard product catalog and fully custom-engineered units, using proprietary design and performance modeling software, and serves pharmaceutical, biotech, semiconductor, chemical, defense, food & beverage, alternative energy, and R&D customers worldwide.
Is Exergy a public or private company?
Exergy is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Exergy founded?
Exergy was founded in 1979. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Exergy based?
Exergy is headquartered in Garden City, United States, in the North America region.
How does Exergy make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Standard Heat Exchanger Products are the primary driver. The others are custom Heat Transfer Products and custom Product Manufacturing.
Who are Exergy's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Alfa Laval, SPX Heat Transfer (now Chart Industries after divestiture) and Xylem (Bell & Gossett). Direct peers are Kelvion, API Heat Transfer, Graham Corporation, HRS Heat Exchangers, Sondex (Danfoss), WCR Inc. and Funke Heat Exchangers.
Does Exergy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Exergy.
What industry is Exergy in?
Exergy's product category is Industrial Heat Exchangers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAC, Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment. Its NAICS code is 332410 and its SIC code is 3585.