Dust Solutions

What Dust Solutions does

Dust Solutions, Inc. (DSI) is a privately held industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1988 and headquartered in Beaufort, South Carolina. The company designs and manufactures dust suppression and control systems for heavy industrial applications, organized around three core technology platforms: Dry Fog Systems (air-atomizing nozzles producing water droplets of 10 microns or less that agglomerate with respirable dust particles while adding less than 0.1% moisture by weight), DustTamer™ Wind Fence Systems (proprietary knitted polyester fabric reducing wind speeds up to 75% within sheltered areas), and NESCO Water Spray Systems (high-pressure atomized mist at 200-1,200 PSI for visible dust suppression). The portfolio also includes High Pressure Fog Systems (10-50 micron droplets) and NESCO Wheel Wash systems for vehicle tire cleaning. Over 1,000 NESCO systems have been installed worldwide across more than 35 years of operation.

Dust Solutions serves enterprise customers across seven primary verticals: Mining & Minerals, Power Generation, Marine & Rail Terminals, Pulp & Paper, Aggregate-Cement-Sand, Biomass & Recycling, and Solar & Wind. Named customers include tier-one miners (BHP, Rio Tinto, Vale, Freeport-McMoRan, Barrick, Newmont, Anglo American), major utilities (Duke Energy, Dominion, American Electric Power, Eskom), global cement producers (Cemex, Lafarge, Holcim), and large EPC contractors (Bechtel, Fluor, Jacobs, Worley Parsons). The company operates with a wholly-owned Australian subsidiary, Dust Solutions International (APAC) Pty Ltd, and serves additional geographies through a global distributor and representative network that includes TWIC-certified engineers for maritime terminals.

The business model is custom-engineered, turnkey project sales. Each system is designed to specific application requirements (material type, dust characteristics, operating environment, regulatory constraints including OSHA/MSHA silica rules and explosion hazard areas), with the company supplying engineering design, equipment, installation, and warranty as a complete package. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales plus professional services for engineering, installation, and custom design. Pricing is non-public and quoted per project, with multi-year contracts typical for industrial deployment.

Name

Dust Solutions

Legal name

Dust Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://nodust.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dust Solutions, Inc. is a privately held industrial equipment manufacturer that designs and sells custom-engineered dust suppression systems (Dry Fog, DustTamer™ wind fence, NESCO water spray) to enterprise customers in mining, power generation, marine terminals, pulp & paper, cement/aggregate, biomass, and solar/wind industries worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dust Suppression Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Industrial dust suppression
• Wind fence systems
• Dry fog technology
• Water spray systems
• Dust control equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaufort

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dust Suppression Equipment Sales: Designs and manufactures dust suppression equipment including Dry Fog systems, DustTamer Wind Fence systems, and NESCO Water Spray systems. Complete systems include electrical controls, filtration, flow regulation, supply lines, nozzle mounts, and ancillary items such as air compressors, pumps, and filtration systems. Products are sold as complete turnkey packages with engineering design, supply, and installation services.
2. Installation Services: Provides complete installation services for wind fence systems from design through structural engineering, material supply, and installation. All installations are warrantied.
3. Custom Engineering and Design: Custom system design and engineering services for challenging environments. Considers application type, bulk material creating dust, and operating environments when customizing systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dust Solutions designs and manufactures industrial dust suppression and control equipment, organized around four core technology platforms: Dry Fog Systems (ultra-fine water droplets of 10 microns or less), DustTamer Wind Fence Systems (porous knitted polyester wind barriers), High Pressure Fog Systems, and NESCO Water Spray Systems. Systems are custom-engineered per application and sold as complete turnkey packages including electrical controls, filtration, supply lines, nozzle mounts, pumps, engineering design, installation, and warranty.

Product overview

Dust Solutions Inc. (DSI) offers a comprehensive portfolio of dust suppression and control solutions organized around four core technology platforms: Dry Fog Systems, DustTamer Wind Fence Systems, High Pressure Fog Systems, and NESCO Water Spray Systems. Dry Fog Systems use ultra-fine water droplets (10 microns or less) for moisture-sensitive applications where both visible and respirable dust (PM10/PM2.5) must be controlled without wetting materials. DustTamer Wind Fence Systems provide physical wind barriers using industrial-grade polyester fabric to reduce wind speeds up to 75%. High Pressure Fog and NESCO Water Spray Systems (spanning the DustPro A, D, M, and HP Series product lines) deliver varying levels of pressure and automation to address visible dust and downstream dust prevention across industrial applications. The portfolio also includes NESCO Wheel Wash systems (72 and 200 models) for vehicle tire cleaning. Together, these products address dust control across diverse industries including mining, power generation, marine terminals, pulp and paper, solar/wind, and aggregate/cement/sand operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NESCO: Water spray dust suppression systems including DustPro A Series, D Series, M Series, HP Series, and Wheel Wash systems for industrial dust control.
• DustTamer™
• Dry Fog

Products and services

• DSI Dry Fog Systems Dry fog dust suppression systems using air atomizing nozzles that produce water droplets 10 microns or less, achieving dust particle agglomeration and returning dust to the process with less than 0.1% moisture addition by weight. Addresses both visible and respirable dust (PM10 and PM2.5) for heavy industrial applications.
• DustTamer Wind Fence Systems Wind fence systems using knitted industrial-grade woven polyester fabric designed to reduce wind speeds up to 75% within sheltered areas, preventing dust particle uptake from wind erosion on open stockpiles. Slotted design provides self-cleaning properties and resists up to 500lbs of pull tension.
• High Pressure Fog Systems Dust suppression systems using high pressure fog producing water droplets in the 10 to 50 micron range that capture and agglomerate dust particles through airborne capture and settling mechanisms.
• NESCO Water Spray Systems High-pressure pump and spray nozzle systems that atomize water into highly misted droplets to suppress airborne particulates larger than 15um while adding 0.2% to 0.5% moisture by weight to prevent visible dust emissions. Over 1,000 NESCO systems installed globally.
• NESCO DustPro A Series Automatic high pressure water spray system featuring a 200 PSI (15 Bar) pump module with PLC control, rugged control valves, strainers, and heavy-duty brass piping for industrial dust suppression applications.
• NESCO DustPro D Series Duplex high pressure water spray system with dual redundant pumps featuring a 200 PSI (15 Bar) pump module with PLC control for operating and standby switching capability, designed for mission-critical industrial applications.
• NESCO DustPro M Series Manual high pressure water spray system featuring a 200 PSI (15 Bar) pump module with manually operated control valves, strainers, and heavy-duty brass piping for industrial dust suppression.
• NESCO DustPro HP Series High pressure misting system featuring a 1000-1200 PSI (70-90 Bar) sealless pump module with PLC control, capable of producing droplet sizes ranging from 20-80 microns for visible dust reduction in heavy industrial environments.
• NESCO Wheel Wash 72 Automatic high pressure wheel wash system with dual 16 ft. horizontal spray bars featuring 14 brass nozzles each, reflective presence detector for auto operation, and NEMA 4X control panel. Achieves up to 98% cleaning efficiency depending on vehicle speed.
• NESCO Wheel Wash 200 Manual high pressure wheel wash system with 200 gpm, 90 psi, 15 HP pump module, dual 16 ft. spray bars, and choice of in-ground magnetic induction loop or above ground sensor for automated operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 75% reduction in respirable dust (below 10um) compared to uncontrolled material transfer
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers61 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: Large publicly-traded manufacturer of industrial filtration systems including dust collection, air filtration, and fume collection for mining, manufacturing, and power generation. Comparable as a major incumbent in industrial dust control, but operates across a much broader filtration portfolio versus DSI's specialized dry fog and wind fence focus.
• Nederman: Global supplier of industrial air filtration, dust and fume extraction, and mist elimination equipment serving metalworking, welding, and bulk material handling industries. Comparable overlap in industrial dust and airborne particulate control, though Nederman sells a broader range of capture and filtration technologies at larger scale.
• AAF Flanders: Global manufacturer of air filtration and dust collection solutions including baghouse filters, cartridge collectors, and industrial HVAC products. Overlap with DSI in industrial dust mitigation, though AAF's strength is in collection-based filtration rather than suppression-via-atomization.
• Camfil: Global air filtration manufacturer offering dust collectors, industrial filters, and clean-air solutions for manufacturing, mining, and process industries. Comparable as a larger incumbent in industrial dust and particulate control, with overlapping heavy-industry customers.

Direct peers

• Martin Engineering: Manufacturer of bulk material handling conveyor products and dust management solutions, including air cannons, belt cleaners, and dust suppression systems targeted at mining, power, and aggregate operators. Closest direct peer in conveyor-transfer and stockpile dust control, serving the same heavy industrial customer base.
• Sly Inc. Manufacturer of industrial dust collectors, wet scrubbers, and fabric filter systems used in mining, metalworking, and chemical processing. Directly comparable as a specialized dust control equipment maker, though more focused on collection/filtration than DSI's fog- and wind-based suppression approach.
• C&W DustTech: Specialist in industrial dust suppression systems, offering dry fog, water spray, and atomized mist solutions for bulk material handling. Closest direct peer with overlapping technology approach (atomized fog for respirable dust) and similar mining, cement, and bulk terminal target customers.
• Boss Tek: Provider of industrial dust suppression and odor control systems using atomized mist technology for bulk material handling, mining, and aggregate applications. Comparable niche peer in fog-based dust suppression, competing for similar transfer-point and stockpile applications.
• Dual Tech: Manufacturer of dust suppression and wash-down systems for industrial facilities, including mining, ports, and bulk terminals. Comparable focus on water-based dust control for heavy industry, with similar reliance on engineered, application-specific systems.

Others

• Air Clean Systems: Provider of dust collection, fume extraction, and industrial ventilation equipment across fabrication, metalworking, and bulk material handling. Adjacent peer with overlapping end-markets in industrial dust mitigation, though positioned more toward source capture than suppression.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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