Mee Industries

What Mee Industries does

Mee Industries Inc. is a California corporation founded in 1969 by Thomas Mee II that designs and manufactures high-pressure water fogging systems marketed under the MeeFog brand. Its core technology centers on proprietary Mee impaction-pin nozzles with a 150-micrometer orifice operating at 2,000 psi to produce billions of ultra-fine droplets per second for precision evaporative cooling, humidification, and atmospheric effects. The product portfolio spans four main categories: gas turbine fogging (inlet air cooling, wet compression, upstream fogging delivering up to 20% power augmentation), evaporative cooling (data centers, steam condensers, heat exchangers), industrial and commercial humidification (healthcare, laboratories, cleanrooms, manufacturing), and fog special effects (fountains, theme parks, themed entertainment). Supporting components — Model Mee-3 pump racks, Mini-Mee low-flow pumps, Model CEDI reverse osmosis/deionizing systems, and Mobile-Mee portable units — are largely manufactured in-house at the Irwindale, California facility, which is UL 508A authorized.

The company sells to enterprise customers worldwide through a hybrid model: direct field sales supported by an internal engineering team for power plant, industrial, and large commercial projects, augmented by a nationwide network of HVAC manufacturers' representatives across the United States and direct global sales for utility-scale projects. Revenue derives from one-time equipment sales of pumps, nozzles, manifolds, and turnkey systems, recurring maintenance services, and outcome-based ROI on energy savings (customers recover investment in 1-3 years). End markets span power generation and utilities (primary), data centers, commercial buildings and institutions, agriculture, entertainment/special effects, and industrial manufacturing. The company has deployed over 10,000 MeeFog systems globally, including 1,200+ gas turbine installations at customers such as Midland Cogeneration Venture, Watson Cogeneration, Meta, Amazon, NCAR, GE, ABB, and Mitsubishi turbines, with international operations across the US, Canada, Mexico, Libya, the UAE, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, China, and Australia.

Mee Industries remains privately held by the founding Mee family, with no disclosed external funding rounds or institutional ownership. Thomas Mee III serves as CEO (40+ years of experience, named inventor on two US patents), and John Mee holds an operational role. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, UL 508A (US/Canada industrial control panels), and CE marking. The company received the 'Energy Infrastructure Solution of the Year' award in the 2026 CleanTech Breakthrough Awards program.

Name

Mee Industries

Legal name

Mee Industries Inc.

Website

https://meefog.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mee Industries designs and manufactures MeeFog high-pressure water fogging systems for gas turbine power augmentation, industrial humidification, data center cooling, agriculture, and fog special effects, serving utilities, hyperscale data centers, commercial institutions, and entertainment venues worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial High-Pressure Fogging Systems

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Drying & Evaporation Equipment (Dryers, Evaporators, Crystallizers) (IMAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK)

Keywords

• High-pressure fogging systems
• Gas turbine inlet cooling
• Industrial humidification systems
• Evaporative cooling technology
• Wet compression technology

Headquarters

HQ city

San Gabriel

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. Fog Systems Equipment Sales: Sale of high-pressure fogging systems including pumps, nozzles, manifolds, and complete turnkey solutions. Revenue from initial equipment installation and ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. Maintenance Services: Customized maintenance programs designed to keep MeeFog systems running at optimum capabilities. Contact via maintenance form and customer service hotline.
3. System Optimization and Energy Savings: ROI achieved through energy savings vs steam systems (50-80% lower utility bills) and power augmentation for gas turbines. Customers recover investments in 1-3 years through energy savings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mee Industries designs, manufactures, and sells MeeFog brand high-pressure water fogging systems that atomize water through proprietary impaction-pin nozzles to deliver precision evaporative cooling, humidification, gas turbine power augmentation, and special-effects fog. Offerings span turnkey systems, pumps, manifolds, and reverse-osmosis water treatment skids, sold to power plants, data centers, industrial facilities, commercial and institutional buildings, agricultural operations, and entertainment venues.

Product overview

Mee Industries offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-pressure fogging solutions under the MeeFog brand, centered on precision evaporative cooling and humidification technology. The core product lines span four main categories: Gas Turbine Fogging (inlet air cooling, wet compression, upstream fogging for power augmentation up to 20% output boost); Evaporative Cooling (for data centers, steam condenser pre-cooling, heat exchanger systems); Humidification (industrial/commercial building humidification, healthcare, laboratories, cleanrooms, agriculture); and Fog Effects (special effects for entertainment, themed environments, outdoor cooling). Supporting these applications, Mee Industries manufactures proprietary components including Model Mee-3 pump racks (brass and stainless steel variants with BACnet connectivity), Mini-Mee low-flow pumps, combined RO/fog pump combo skids, and standalone reverse osmosis/deionizing water treatment systems (Model CEDI). The company positions its solutions as energy-efficient alternatives to steam humidification and mechanical cooling, with over 10,000 systems deployed globally since 1969.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gas Turbine Fogging Systems Turnkey high-pressure fogging systems for gas turbine inlet air cooling, wet compression, and upstream inlet air fogging that boost power output up to 20% during hot-weather operation. Compatible with OEM turbines from Mitsubishi, ABB, Alstom, Siemens, GE, and Rolls Royce, delivered with engineering design, manufacturing, and installation supervision for power plants, cogeneration facilities, and utilities.
• Evaporative Cooling Systems High-pressure fogging solutions for evaporative cooling applications including steam condenser pre-cooling, heat exchanger pre-cooling, and data center outside air cooling. Used to reduce cooling energy costs, optimize PUE, and provide free cooling where traditional mechanical chillers are energy-intensive.
• Industrial and Commercial Humidification Systems High-pressure atomizing humidifiers delivering precise humidity control for industrial production, printing, healthcare, educational facilities, laboratories, public spaces, and cleanrooms. Provides chemical-free adiabatic humidification that improves air quality while reducing energy costs relative to steam humidification.
• Fog Effects Systems Pure-water fog special effects systems for entertainment, themed environments, fountains, amusement parks, zoos and aquariums, and outdoor cooling. Includes atmospheric, decorative, and interactive effects such as MeeFog CloudMaker for outdoor cloud and mist displays.
• Agriculture Fog and Climate Systems Fog-based evaporative cooling and humidification systems for greenhouses, cold storage, wine barrel storage rooms, cannabis cultivation, and integrated pest management. Maintains target relative humidity (e.g., shut-off at 80% RH) with ceiling-mounted fog nozzles and automated humidity sensors, reducing energy versus compressed-air or steam alternatives.
• Model Mee-3 Industrial Pump Rack Economical industrial-quality high-pressure fog pump unit available in brass and stainless steel variants with variable frequency drive (VFD), direct drive motors, and optional BACnet connectivity for building management system integration. Supports flow rates from 0.8 to 12.0 gpm and reduces pump wear and noise level; RO-water compatible.
• Mobile-Mee Portable High-Pressure Fogging System Portable high-pressure fogging system for mobile disinfection, crop spraying, and outdoor cooling applications, offered in 5-gallon and 20-gallon configurations.
• Model Mee-3 RO Combo Rack Integrated skid combining the Model Mee-3 fog pump with reverse osmosis water treatment on a single skid; includes PLC control, variable frequency drive, pre-treatment carbon filter, dual-tank water softener, and UV filter.
• Reverse Osmosis and Deionizing (Model CEDI) Water Treatment System Ultra-pure water purification system using dual-pass RO and electrodeionization (EDI), producing permeate water quality of less than 0.5 us/cm to meet OEM specifications for water injection. Available capacities range from 5 to 100 GPM, with options up to 1000 GPM using multiple skids.
• MeeFog CloudMaker Atmospheric Effects System Fog effects system designed to create cloud and mist atmospheric effects for outdoor and themed entertainment applications, including amusement parks, museums, and architectural fountains.
• Mini-Mee Low Flow Pump Rack Compact low-flow high-pressure fog pump unit for small-scale applications requiring precise humidity control.
• MeeFog Maintenance Services Customized maintenance programs designed to keep MeeFog systems running at optimum capabilities, accessible through a maintenance request form and a customer service hotline (800.732.5364 / 626.359.4550).

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% power boost for gas turbines
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Mechanical Systems West, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC manufacturers representative covering Washington and Oregon regions. Located at 18160 Cottonwood Rd. PMB 474, Sunriver, OR 97707. Contact: [email protected].
• Gritton & AssociatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC manufacturers representative covering Montana, Idaho, and Utah. Located at 1834 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104.
• Edge MechanicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC manufacturers representative covering Wyoming and Colorado. Located at P.O. Box 17566, Golden, CO 80402.
• Norman S WrightminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC manufacturers representative covering Nevada. Located at 5165 Rousso Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118.
• AirtelligenceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC manufacturers representative covering Arizona and New Mexico. Located at 16650 North 91st Street, Suite 108, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
• Custom RepsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC manufacturers representative covering New Hampshire, Massachusetts (East), North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
• JVD Industrial LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC manufacturers representative covering Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts (West). Contact: Jonathan VanDine.
• Ward-Boland AssociatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC manufacturers representative covering Virginia, Delaware, DC, and Maryland. Located at 105 Redland Court, Suite A, Owings Mills, MD 21117.
• NY Thermal SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC manufacturers representative covering New York Metro and New Jersey (North). Located at 55 Broad St, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10004.
• Stark TechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC manufacturers representative covering New York Upstate. Located at 95 Stark Street, Buffalo, New York 14150.
• Masters Building SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC manufacturers representative covering Wisconsin. Located at 930 Stewart St, Madison, WI 53713.
• Midwest Applied SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHVAC manufacturers representative covering Illinois. Located at 30 North Wolf - 1st Floor, Hillside, IL 60162.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Munters: Large global manufacturer of evaporative cooling, humidification, dehumidification, and air treatment equipment. Overlaps with Mee in industrial humidification and gas turbine inlet cooling but operates across a much wider portfolio including data center dehumidification and large-scale HVAC.
• Ingersoll Rand: Diversified industrial manufacturer with compressors, pumps, and flow control products serving power, industrial, and commercial markets. Comparable on the pump/pumping equipment side of Mee's business and as a potential partner or competitor in power generation fluid systems.
• Atlas Copco (Power & Flow): Global industrial equipment manufacturer with significant exposure to gas turbine, compressor, and power generation markets. Indirectly comparable as a systems provider to Mee's gas turbine and power generation customers, with potential adjacency in turbine inlet cooling.
• Stulz (now STULZ USA): Specialist in data center cooling and humidification, including adiabatic and traditional precision cooling. Direct overlap with Mee's data center cooling and humidification product line, with deeper hyperscaler relationships and a broader chiller/CRAC portfolio.
• Carel Industries: Public Italian manufacturer of HVAC/R controls and humidification systems serving data centers, food retail, and industrial customers. Competitor in adiabatic humidification for data centers and commercial humidification, with stronger global channel and electronics controls DNA.
• Armstrong International: Manufacturer of steam and humidification equipment, including the competing steam humidifier systems that MeeFog displaces. Direct incumbent in the legacy technology Mee displaces, especially across industrial process humidification and commercial HVAC.

Direct peers

• Condair Group: Global leader in industrial and commercial humidification, including adiabatic and high-pressure fogging systems. Competes with Mee directly in data center humidification, healthcare, and commercial building applications, with a broader product portfolio and international channel.
• Sonic Air Systems: Manufacturer of ultrasonic and centrifugal humidification/fogging systems for industrial, commercial, and data center applications. Direct competitor to Mee's humidification and evaporative cooling product lines with overlapping use cases in cleanrooms, museums, and gas turbine cooling.
• Spraying Systems Co. World's largest manufacturer of spray nozzles and related equipment, including high-pressure fogging and atomization systems. Closely comparable on nozzle technology, pump systems, and the atomization engineering that underpins Mee's impaction-pin nozzle IP.

Emerging players

• Hessaire / Big Ass Fans: Manufacturer of large-diameter fans and industrial evaporative cooling products for commercial and agricultural facilities. Adjacent to Mee in greenhouse climate control and outdoor cooling, competing on alternative evaporative cooling approaches.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/meefog
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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