What ControlAir Inc does

ControlAir Inc (legal entity ControlAir LLC) is a US-based manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control products, headquartered at 8 Columbia Drive, Amherst, New Hampshire, where all products are designed, assembled, and tested in-house. Founded in 1987 and operating with 101–250 employees, the company maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification and serves industrial automation, oil & gas, food and beverage, water treatment, and OEM customers through a worldwide distributor network that explicitly spans North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

The product portfolio centers on precision pressure regulators (Types 90, 100, 410, 700, 7000, 7100, 800, and the 3500/3600 high-pressure series), stainless steel regulators for corrosive environments, NACE MR0175-compliant regulators for sour gas, and back pressure regulators including the new Type 715BP and Type 7250BP. Supporting the regulator line is a transducer family (I/P, E/P, and P/I Types 500, 550X, 590X, 595XP, 900X, P200, plus the I/PAC integrated explosion-proof package), electronic pressure regulators with closed-loop servo control, volume boosters, air relays, valve positioners, vacuum regulators, and frictionless diaphragm air cylinders. Technical specifications include I/P transducer accuracy up to ±0.10% of span, electronic pressure regulator response times as low as 0.8 seconds, and sensitivity ratings as low as 1/8 inch water column, with FM, CSA, ATEX, and IECEx hazardous-area approvals on certified product families.

ControlAir's revenue model is hardware sales of these pneumatic and electro-pneumatic components, supplemented by custom pressure control solutions for specialized applications. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; sales are conducted through direct phone contact, online "Request a Quote" forms, and the global distributor channel, with a dedicated distributor login portal for account management. Marketing relies on the company website, technical resource library (CAD models, white papers, selection guides, instruction manuals), email newsletter, LinkedIn, industry trade publications, and Google AdWords for lead generation, complemented by an "Ask the Expert" technical engagement channel.

Name

ControlAir Inc

Legal name

ControlAir LLC

Website

https://controlair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ControlAir Inc is a US manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control products — pressure regulators, I/P/E/P transducers, electronic regulators, and valve positioners — serving industrial automation, oil & gas, food & beverage, water treatment, and OEM customers globally through direct sales and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Amherst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pneumatic Control Products: ControlAir generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control products including pressure regulators, transducers, volume boosters, valve positioners, and air cylinders. Products are sold directly and through a worldwide distributor network.
2. Custom Solutions: The company offers custom pressure control solutions tailored to specific industrial applications, providing specialized engineering and manufacturing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ControlAir designs, assembles, and tests precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control components in the USA, including air pressure regulators, back pressure regulators, filter regulators, gas regulators, I/P/E/P and P/I transducers, electronic pressure regulators, vacuum regulators, volume boosters, air relays, valve positioners, and frictionless diaphragm air cylinders. These products provide stable, accurate pressure control and signal conversion for industrial automation, process control, fluid power, and OEM equipment, with options for stainless steel, NACE, explosion-proof, and NSF/FDA potable water compliance.

Product overview

ControlAir Inc is a manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control products. The product portfolio centers on pressure regulators including precision regulators (Types 90, 100, 410, 700, 7000, 7100, 800), filter regulators, stainless steel regulators, gas regulators, and back pressure regulators. Supporting the regulator line are electronic pressure regulators (Types 1000P, 1005P, 1005V, 1010P) that provide closed-loop electronic control, and a comprehensive transducer family including I/P transducers (Types 500, 550X, 590X, 595XP, 900X), E/P transducers, and P/I transducers (P200). The offering is rounded out by vacuum regulators (Types 480, 750V, 7500V), diaphragm air cylinders, volume boosters, valve positioners, air filters, and accessories such as pressure gauges and mounting brackets. The products are designed, assembled and tested in the USA at the Amherst, New Hampshire facility, serving industrial automation, oil and gas, food and beverage, water treatment, and OEM applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Type 90 Miniature Precision Air Pressure Regulator Miniature precision pressure regulator providing high accuracy and stable downstream pressure control for compact pneumatic applications.
• Type 100 Precision Air Pressure Regulator Precision air pressure regulator designed for stable, accurate downstream pressure control in industrial automation and process applications.
• Type 410 High Precision Pressure Regulator High precision pressure regulator for applications requiring exceptional accuracy and sensitivity in pressure control.
• Type 700 Precision Air Pressure Regulator (High Flow) High-flow precision air pressure regulator for industrial automation, process control, and OEM equipment applications.
• Type 7000 High Flow Precision Air Pressure Regulator High flow precision air pressure regulator supporting demanding industrial systems with stable pressure control and high flow capacities.
• Type 7100 Precision Air Pressure Regulator Precision pressure regulator designed for industrial process control and automation requiring stable output pressure.
• Type 800 Subminiature Precision Pressure Regulator Subminiature precision pressure regulator for compact OEM applications requiring accurate pressure control in limited installation spaces.
• Type 350 Stainless Steel Air Filter Regulator Stainless steel air filter regulator combining filtration and pressure regulation for corrosive environments and harsh industrial applications.
• Type 360 Stainless Steel Pressure Regulator Stainless steel pressure regulator engineered for corrosive, offshore, and washdown environments requiring durable pressure control.
• Type 3600 High Pressure Regulator High pressure regulator for industrial applications requiring precise control at elevated pressure ranges up to 6000 psig.
• Type 380 Large Flow Capacity Stainless Steel Filter Regulator Large flow capacity stainless steel filter regulator for high-flow industrial applications in corrosive environments.
• Type 390 Large Flow Capacity Stainless Steel Pressure Regulator Large flow capacity stainless steel pressure regulator for demanding industrial applications requiring high flow and corrosion resistance.
• Type 100M Motorized Precision Air Pressure Regulator Motorized precision air pressure regulator for automated pressure control with motor-driven adjustment capabilities.
• Type 1227 High Flow Gas Pressure Regulator High flow gas pressure regulator designed for robust performance in oil and gas industry applications, assembled and tested in the USA.
• Type 1230 High Pressure Gas Regulator High pressure gas regulator for industrial gas applications requiring precise pressure control at high pressure ranges.
• Type 300 Air Filter Regulator Air filter regulator combining filtration and pressure regulation to protect downstream pneumatic equipment from contaminants.
• Type 310 NACE Air Pressure Filter Regulator NACE compliant air pressure filter regulator for sour gas environments meeting MR0175 material requirements.
• Type 330 Air Filter Regulator Air filter regulator for industrial pneumatic systems requiring combined filtration and pressure regulation.
• Type 335 NACE Air Filter Regulator NACE compliant air filter regulator designed for sour gas service with corrosion-resistant construction.
• Type 340 Air Pressure Regulator General service air pressure regulator for industrial automation and pneumatic control applications.
• Type CG330 Air Filter Regulator Air filter regulator variant for industrial pneumatic systems combining contaminant removal and pressure regulation.
• Type CG340 Air Regulator Air regulator for industrial pneumatic control applications requiring reliable pressure regulation.
• Type 3500 High Pressure Regulator High pressure regulator for industrial applications requiring precise pressure control at elevated pressure ranges.
• Type 400 General Service Pressure Regulator General service pressure regulator designed for broad industrial applications requiring reliable pressure control.
• Type 850 Miniature Air Pressure Regulator Miniature air pressure regulator for compact OEM applications with limited installation space requirements.
• Type 860 Miniature Water Pressure Regulator Miniature water pressure regulator for potable water systems, beverage dispensing, and compact fluid handling applications.
• Type 870 Miniature Potable Water Pressure Regulator Miniature potable water pressure regulator using NSF/FDA-approved materials for drinking water systems.
• Type 710BP Precision Back Pressure Regulator Precision back pressure regulator for accurate upstream pressure control and relief in industrial pneumatic systems.
• Type 7200BP Precision Back Pressure Regulator Precision back pressure regulator for industrial applications requiring stable upstream pressure control.
• Type 7250BP Precision, Signal Operated, Back Pressure Regulator Signal operated precision back pressure regulator for dynamic pressure control in automated industrial pneumatic applications.
• Type 855BP Miniature Back Pressure Regulator Miniature back pressure regulator for compact applications requiring upstream pressure control in limited spaces.
• Type 715BP Signal Operated Precision Back Pressure Regulator Signal operated precision back pressure regulator providing dynamic upstream pressure control for industrial automation systems.
• Type 950XP Explosion-Proof I/P Transducer Explosion-proof I/P transducer for hazardous area applications converting electrical signals to pneumatic output.
• Type 1000P Electro-Pneumatic Precision Pressure Regulator Electro-pneumatic precision pressure regulator providing closed-loop electronic control of pneumatic pressure output.
• Type 1005P Electro-Pneumatic High Flow Pressure Regulator High flow electro-pneumatic pressure regulator for automated industrial applications requiring dynamic pressure control.
• Type 1005V Electronic Vacuum Regulator Electronic vacuum regulator for automated vacuum control in laboratory, industrial, and process applications.
• Type 1010P Electro-Pneumatic Economic Pressure Regulator Economical electro-pneumatic pressure regulator for cost-effective automated pressure control applications.
• Type 480 Vacuum Regulator Vacuum regulator for industrial applications requiring precise vacuum pressure control.
• Type 750V Vacuum Regulator Vacuum regulator for industrial pneumatic systems requiring reliable vacuum control.
• Type 7500V Vacuum Regulator High performance vacuum regulator for demanding industrial vacuum control applications.
• Type 500 Electro-Pneumatic I/P Transducer Electro-pneumatic I/P transducer converting 4-20 mA electrical signals to proportional pneumatic output for valve and actuator control.
• Type 550X I/P, E/P Transducer I/P and E/P transducer for industrial automation converting electrical signals to pneumatic pressure outputs.
• Type 590X I/P Transducer I/P transducer for industrial process control converting current signals to pneumatic pressure output.
• Type 590X Manifold Mount I/P Transducer Manifold mount I/P transducer for direct integration into pneumatic control systems with simplified installation.
• Type 595XP Explosion-Proof I/P Transducer Explosion-proof I/P transducer with hazardous area certifications for safe operation in flammable environments.
• Type 900X Miniature I/P, E/P Transducer Miniature I/P and E/P transducer for compact industrial automation applications.
• Type 925 Multifunction Supply Manifold Multifunction supply manifold for distributing pneumatic air to multiple devices in industrial control systems.
• P200 Pneumatic-to-Current P/I Transducer P/I transducer converting pneumatic pressure signals to proportional 4-20 mA electrical current output for monitoring and control.
• I/PAC Integrated Process Air Control Pre-assembled explosion-proof I/P transducer package with filter regulator and pressure gauge for simplified hazardous area installation.
• Brass Pressure Gauges Brass pressure gauges available in multiple pressure ranges and thread configurations for monitoring pneumatic system pressure.
• Stainless Steel Pressure Gauges Stainless steel pressure gauges for corrosive environments and harsh industrial applications requiring enhanced durability.
• Mounting Brackets Mounting brackets in various materials for secure installation of ControlAir regulators and transducers.
• Custom Pressure Control Solutions Engineering and manufacturing service that tailors precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic pressure control products to specific customer applications and operating environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precision regulators with sensitivity ratings as low as 1/8 inch water column
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Emerson Electric (Fisher Controls): Through Fisher Controls and related brands, Emerson supplies pressure regulators, I/P transducers, and valve positioners to oil & gas, chemical, and process industries — overlapping directly with ControlAir's hazardous-area and process-control use cases.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest pneumatics components supplier, offering pressure regulators, air preparation equipment, cylinders, and electro-pneumatic controls to industrial automation and OEM customers globally; overlaps with ControlAir across regulator and air-preparation product lines.
• Honeywell Process Solutions: Large process-control supplier offering pressure regulators, transducers, and valve positioners into oil & gas, chemical, and power customers — a broader incumbent in the same precision control category as ControlAir.
• Parker Hannifin: One of the largest global motion and control technology manufacturers, with a substantial pneumatic components and I/P/E/P transducer portfolio serving the same industrial automation, process control, and OEM customers as ControlAir, though as part of a much broader catalog.
• ITT Inc (Engineered Valves & Process Control): Provides engineered valves, pumps, and process control products including pressure regulation components, targeting oil & gas and industrial customers comparable to ControlAir's hazardous-area and process-control applications.

Direct peers

• Festo: German-headquartered pneumatics specialist with a deep catalog of pressure regulators, I/P and E/P transducers, filter regulators, and cylinders targeting industrial automation and OEM customers — a close functional competitor to ControlAir's precision pneumatic portfolio.
• Marsh Bellofram: US-based manufacturer of precision pressure regulators, I/P and E/P transducers, and pneumatic control components for industrial automation and process control — a closely comparable specialty competitor to ControlAir.
• Airpot Corporation: Manufacturer of low-friction pneumatic actuators and air cylinders, including rolling diaphragm and small-bore cylinders similar to ControlAir's diaphragm air cylinder line, serving instrumentation and control applications.

Emerging players

• Watts Water Technologies: Specializes in water quality, conservation, and pressure regulation products — overlapping with ControlAir's potable water pressure regulator (Types 860, 870) and stainless-steel filter regulator lines for water treatment customers.
• Bürkert Fluid Control Systems: Supplies pneumatic and electro-pneumatic valves, I/P transducers, and process control components for industrial automation, food & beverage, and water treatment — strongly overlapping with ControlAir's vertical and use-case segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/controlair

Compliance2 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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