What GN Solids Control does

GN Solids Control (legal entity Hebei GN Solids Control Co., Ltd.) is a privately-held Chinese industrial manufacturer founded in 2008 and headquartered in the Yutian Industrial Zone, Tangshan, Hebei Province. The company designs and manufactures solids control and drilling waste management equipment, organized into five product categories: waste management systems (vertical cuttings dryer, high-G drying shaker, oil sludge treatment plant, mud dewatering unit); solids control equipment (shale shakers, mud cleaners, desanders, desilters, decanter centrifuges, degassers, pumps, mud mixing hoppers, agitators, gas separators); integrated mud cleaning systems (TBM slurry separation plants, HDD mud recycling systems, liquid mud plants up to 30,000 BBL, dredge slurry dewatering, hydrovac slurry processing); API RP 13C-compliant replacement shaker screens for MI-Swaco, Brandt, and Derrick; and industrial decanter centrifuges ranging from 9-inch to 30-inch bowl diameters with VFD or hydraulic drives. Core technology is four-stage mechanical separation achieving progressively finer particle cut-points from 100 microns (shale shaker) down to 2-7 microns (decanter centrifuge), with proprietary second-generation vertical cuttings dryer technology achieving oil content below 3% in OBM/SBM drill cuttings.

Name

GN Solids Control

Legal name

Hebei GN Solids Control Co., Ltd.

Website

https://gnsolidscontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solids Control and Drilling Waste Management Equipment

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Drilling Fluids, Solids Control & Waste Handling (EUALABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL), Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Equipment (Conveying, Silo, Feeders) (IMAHAEAG), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Solids control equipment
• Drilling waste management
• Shale shakers
• Decanter centrifuges
• Mud cleaning systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Langfang

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: GN Solids Control generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of solids control equipment, waste management equipment, decanter centrifuges, mud systems, and shaker screens. Products range from individual equipment units to complete integrated mud systems. The company exports approximately 70% of its products internationally.
2. Custom System Integration: Design and manufacture of complete, customized mud circulation systems and separation plants for oil & gas drilling, HDD, TBM, and other industrial applications. Systems are tailored to specific project requirements and drilling conditions.
3. Aftermarket Parts and Service: Supply of replacement parts, spare components (shaker screens, cones, pumps), and field service support through global branch network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GN Solids Control designs, manufactures, and supplies solids control and drilling waste management equipment, including shale shakers, decanter centrifuges, mud cleaners, desanders, desilters, vertical cuttings dryers, centrifugal pumps, and screw conveyors. Its systems are used by oil & gas drilling contractors, HDD/trenchless operators, mining companies, and waste management firms to separate drill cuttings from drilling fluids, recover and recycle mud, and process drilling waste for environmentally compliant disposal.

Product overview

GN Solids Control is a manufacturer of solids control and drilling waste management equipment operating since 2008. The product portfolio consists of five main categories: (1) Waste Management Equipment including Vertical Cuttings Dryer, High G Drying Shaker, Oil Sludge Treatment Plant, Mud Dewatering Unit, and Waste Decanter Centrifuge for handling drilling waste and environmental compliance; (2) Solids Control Equipment including Shale Shaker, ViST Vacuum Screen, Mud Cleaner, Desander, Desilter, Decanter Centrifuge, Vacuum Degasser, Centrifugal Degasser, Centrifugal Pump, Shear Pump, Mud Mixing Hopper, Mud Agitator, Mud Gas Separator, and Mud Gun forming the 4-phase solids control system from 100-micron primary to 2-7 micron fine separation; (3) Mud Cleaning Systems including TBM Slurry Separation Plant, HDD Mud Recycling System, Liquid Mud Plant, Hydrovac Slurry Processing System, and Mud Tank for complete mud circulation and recycling; (4) Shaker Screens including API Shaker Screen and replacement screens for MI-Swaco, Brandt, and Derrick brands; (5) Industry Decanter Centrifuges ranging from 9-inch to 30-inch bowl sizes for various industrial applications. The equipment serves oil & gas drilling, tunneling (TBM), horizontal directional drilling (HDD), mining, and environmental treatment sectors across more than 70 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shale Shakers Vibratory screening equipment used as the first stage of solids control to separate large drill cuttings from drilling mud on oil & gas drilling rigs, HDD projects, and mining operations. Sold to drilling contractors, oilfield service companies, and HDD operators.
• Decanter Centrifuges High-speed rotating centrifuges used to separate fine solids from drilling fluids, recover barite, dewater mineral concentrates, and process tailings in oil & gas, mining, and waste management applications. Sold to drilling contractors, mining operators, and waste management firms.
• Mud Cleaners Combined desander/desilter units paired with a fine-screen shaker that remove sand- and silt-sized solids from drilling mud and recondition the fluid for re-use. Sold to drilling contractors and HDD operators.
• Desanders and Desilters Hydrocyclone-based separation units that remove sand-sized (desanders) and silt-sized (desilters) solids from drilling fluids. Sold to drilling contractors and oilfield service firms as part of integrated mud cleaning systems.
• Vertical Cuttings Dryers Vertical centrifuges that reduce the oil-on-cuttings content of drill cuttings below environmental discharge thresholds, used by oil & gas and HDD contractors to comply with cuttings disposal regulations and enable dry-stack or landfill disposal.
• Centrifugal Pumps Industrial centrifugal pumps used to feed drilling mud to shale shakers, hydrocyclones, centrifuges, and other solids control equipment, and to transfer fluids within mud-handling circuits. Sold as standalone equipment or as part of integrated systems to drilling and industrial customers.
• Screw Conveyors Horizontal and inclined screw conveyors used to transfer drill cuttings, dewatered solids, and other bulk materials between solids control and waste handling equipment on drilling rigs and processing sites.
• Integrated Drilling Waste Management Systems Turnkey skid- or container-mounted systems that combine shale shakers, mud cleaners, decanter centrifuges, vertical cuttings dryers, and conveyors into a packaged drilling fluids and cuttings treatment plant, typically sold to oil & gas operators, drilling contractors, and waste management firms requiring environmentally compliant cuttings handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Slurry processing capacity up to 3,000 m³/h for TBM applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GN Separation CompanycoreOthersGN Separation Company is an affiliated brand under the GN Solids Control umbrella, focusing on separation technology products. They operate a separate website (gnseparation.com) and share manufacturing capabilities with GN Solids Control.
• GN Solids America LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional branch office and distributor serving North and South America. Located in Houston, TX with in-stock equipment and service capabilities for the Americas market.
• GN Solids AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional branch office and distributor serving Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. Located in Brisbane, Queensland providing local sales and service support.
• GN Solids Mena Trading FZEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional branch office and distributor serving Middle East and North Africa markets. Located in Dubai, UAE providing sales and support for the MENA region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Derrick Equipment Company: US-based manufacturer of shale shakers, vibrating screens, and solids control equipment with API-spec products for oil & gas drilling. Directly comparable as a long-standing competitor to GN in shale shakers, mud cleaners, and replacement screen consumables.
• Brand Industrial Services (Brandt): Canadian manufacturer of solids control equipment, shale shakers, and mud systems serving oil & gas drilling. Directly comparable as a competing OEM with overlapping shale shaker, desander/desilter, and mud system product lines.
• Flottweg SE: German manufacturer of decanter centrifuges and separation equipment for drilling fluids, waste treatment, and industrial applications. Directly comparable as a premium decanter centrifuge supplier in overlapping oil & gas and industrial separation end markets.
• Centrisys / CNP: US-based manufacturer of decanter centrifuges and dewatering systems for municipal and industrial wastewater and oilfield waste. Comparable as a direct competitor in decanter centrifuge technology for drilling waste and oil sludge treatment applications.
• KOSUN: Chinese solids control equipment manufacturer offering shale shakers, mud cleaners, centrifuges, and integrated mud systems. Closest direct Chinese competitor with nearly identical product portfolio and end-market exposure to GN Solids Control.

Broad incumbents

• NOV (National Oilwell Varco): Global oilfield equipment OEM offering integrated solids control systems, shakers, centrifuges, and rig equipment. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping solids control product lines but a much larger portfolio and global service footprint.
• SLB (Schlumberger) — MI-Swaco: Through its MI-Swaco brand, SLB offers premium shale shakers, screens, and drilling fluids equipment as part of integrated drilling services. Directly comparable as the dominant Western OEM whose replacement screens GN competes with in the aftermarket.
• Alfa Laval: Global separation equipment manufacturer supplying centrifuges and decanters across food, chemical, oil & gas, and waste treatment. Comparable in industrial centrifuge technology and waste treatment applications, though with a much broader process-industries focus.

Others

• Andritz Separation: Global separation technology manufacturer supplying centrifuges, filters, and dewatering equipment for industrial and oilfield applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent in decanter centrifuge and solid-liquid separation technology across multiple end markets.

Emerging players

• Xi'an Brightway International Industrial Equipment: Chinese manufacturer of solids control and drilling waste management equipment with similar shale shaker and centrifuge offerings. Comparable as a domestic Chinese peer competing for the same oilfield and HDD/TBM customers in international markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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