Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc

What Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc does

Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc., founded in 2003 and headquartered in Fresno, California, is the parent company of the Schmidt® brand of industrial abrasive blasting equipment. The company designs and manufactures pressure vessels, metering valves, deadman controls, blast and recovery systems, and complementary components used in surface preparation, corrosion control, heavy industrial, energy, and offshore applications. Its technology stack is anchored by a deep proprietary portfolio that includes the PicoValve, BAABS (Blast and Abrasive Bag System), LiveSwitch, Thompson Valve II, AirPrep Systems, G3 Trigger Deadman, Abrasive Cutoff (ACO), Softwash Technology, and miniBRS Blast Heads, protected by 25+ US and international patents and multiple registered trademarks. The company employs 101-250 people and operates through two key international subsidiaries: Schmidt Abrasive Blasting Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, which functions as the Asia-Pacific headquarters, and Schmidt Abrasive Blasting, LLC in Saudi Arabia, which covers the Middle East.

Axxiom generates revenue through three distinct streams: direct equipment sales (capital hardware), equipment rentals operated out of its regional offices (managed services), and service and support (professional services). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with project-driven capital sales to industrial buyers. Distribution is hybrid: regional distributors in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, direct sales via the Malaysian and Saudi Arabian subsidiaries, and rental fleet operations from those same regional offices. End markets are diversified across corrosion control and surface preparation (the primary segment), heavy industrial and energy (shipyards, refineries, offshore platforms), and industrial cleaning and restoration.

The company markets through a mix of digital channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Telegram, email newsletter) and physical channels (industry trade shows such as AMPP, and its corporate website). It maintains a co-marketing/product partnership with Bullard for complementary personal protective equipment, enabling bundled safety-and-blasting offerings. A concentrated 2024-2026 product launch cadence (ASAP PnP, ShortStop PnP, Universal Controls, PicoValve, and Amphiblast 2.0 with LiveSwitch) suggests a deliberate platform refresh targeting the next fleet-replacement cycle and supporting international expansion.

Name

Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc

Legal name

Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc

Website

https://schmidtabrasiveblasting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc. (parent of the Schmidt® brand) is a US-based industrial manufacturer founded in 2003 that designs and produces abrasive blasting equipment, pressure vessels, and proprietary blasting controls for surface preparation, heavy industrial, and offshore corrosion-control applications worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Abrasive Blasting Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting (Sand/Grit/Shot/Waterjet) (IMAIAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Abrasive blasting equipment
• Industrial sandblasting machinery
• Surface preparation equipment
• Pressure blast pots
• Wet dry blasting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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. Equipment Sales: Sale of abrasive blasting equipment including portable blasters, bulk blasters, multi-media blasters, blast & recovery systems, AmphiBlast wet/dry systems, metering valves, controls, accessories, and abrasives.
2. Equipment Rentals: Rental equipment includes Schmidt portable blasters, bulk blasters, aftercoolers, blast & recovery systems, spent abrasive vacuum recovery skid, Vapour Blasting offshore skid, and multi-media (ARMEX) portable blasters. Rentals include equipment support and training.
3. Service and Support: On-site technical assistance, installation help, operator training, and design/build of engineered-to-fit solutions for blast rooms and auto blast machines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes the Schmidt brand of industrial abrasive blasting equipment and supplies, including portable pressure blast pots, bulk blasters, multi-media blasters, blast and recovery systems, and AmphiBlast wet/dry dual-purpose systems. The company also produces proprietary metering valves, deadman safety controls, AirPrep air treatment systems, ergonomic BAABS bracket systems, specialty/custom engineered systems, and complementary blasting abrasives and safety equipment (including distributed Bullard PPE).

Product overview

Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures Schmidt® brand industrial abrasive blasting equipment and supplies. The product portfolio is organized into core equipment lines (Abrasive Blasters in 0.9-20 cu ft sizes, Bulk Blasters at 120-160 cu ft, Multi-Media M-Series blasters, and Blast & Recovery Systems including MiniBRS, BRS, and BRS II), specialized wet/dry AmphiBlast systems (AmphiBlast, AmphiBlast Lite, Mini AmphiBlast, Bulk AmphiBlast, and Amphiblast 2.0 with LiveSwitch), and precision Metering Valves/Controls (TeraValve XL, Thompson Valve II/II XL, MicroValve 3/2, ComboValve, G2/G3 Deadman controls, ShortStop PnP, and PicoValve). Supporting equipment includes AirPrep Systems (Aftercoolers, Air Dryers, Moisture Separators) and Specialized Systems (Custom Blasting, Double Chamber, Integrated Systems, Modular Drum Reclaimers, Offshore Abrasive Management). The accessory ecosystem includes BAABS ergonomic bracket systems, VBS II blowdown suppression, blast helmets (Bullard brand), hoses/nozzles/couplings, and abrasives (ARMEX, Blastrite Platinum Grit, Garnet). The company also offers rentals and services across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schmidt: Abrasive blasting equipment including small pots, bulk blasters, multi-media blasters, and accessories
• AmphiBlast
• miniBRS

Products and services

• Abrasive Blasters (Small Pots) Portable pressure vessels for abrasive blasting available in sizes from 0.9 to 20 cubic feet, offered with Thompson Valve II, MV3/ComboValve controls, and various deadman systems for industrial and contractor applications.
• 120 cu ft Bulk Blaster Large-capacity bulk abrasive blaster designed for high-volume industrial applications requiring continuous blasting operations.
• 160 cu ft Bulk Blaster Industrial-grade bulk blaster with HALOK safety closure system, CEN blowdown for reduced noise, and Ergo-Ladder for safe access. Rated at 150 psi ASME code pressure vessel.
• Multi-Media Blasters (M-Series) Versatile blasters compatible with virtually any abrasive media from sodium bicarbonate to steel grit, featuring Thompson Valve II or TeraValve XL metering, regulated pressure controls, and media vibrator for smooth abrasive flow.
• MiniBRS Blast & Recovery System Compact blast and recovery system that blasts and recovers spent abrasive in one step, eliminating the need for containment. Features ergonomic trigger-style deadman, 40% larger blast pattern, and operates up to 200 feet from the unit.
• BRS Blast & Recovery System Industry-standard blast and recovery system in 2.0, 3.5, and 6.5 cu ft portable or skid-mounted models. Features TVII metering valve, cyclonic dust separator, and optional moisture separator.
• BRS II Blast & Recovery System Heavy-duty portable blast and recovery system with 13.5 CF ASME pressure vessel, dual Thompson Valve outlets, secondary cyclone, and four-cartridge dust collector with automatic pulse jet.
• AmphiBlast Wet/Dry System

Quantifiable outcome

• Blasting operations with AirPrep Systems have documented increased production of 12 to 15%
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BullardcoreTechnology or IntegrationBullard provides personal protective equipment (PPE) for abrasive blasting including GenVX respirators, blast helmets, blast suits, blast gloves, COHP monitors, airline filters, and AC1000 Cool Tube systems. Schmidt distributes these safety products as part of their comprehensive blasting solutions. Bullard products are designed for rugged industrial environments and meet safety standards worldwide including Australia, Europe, and USA.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clemco Industries Corp. Clemco Industries is a US manufacturer of pressure-vessel abrasive blasting equipment, nozzles, and respirators — a directly comparable product portfolio spanning portable blasters, bulk blasters, and safety controls for the same contractor and industrial end users.
• Empire Abrasive Equipment Company: Empire Abrasive Equipment manufactures blast cabinets, portable blasters, and bulk abrasive blasting systems for industrial surface preparation, directly overlapping with Schmidt's small pots, bulk blasters, and engineered blasting systems.
• Contracor: Contracor manufactures portable abrasive blasting equipment, blast hoses, nozzles, and metering valves for industrial surface preparation. Its product line and target customers overlap directly with Schmidt's portable blasters and metering-valve business, with stronger distribution in Eastern Europe and CIS geographies.
• Airblast B.V. Airblast designs and manufactures blast cleaning equipment, blast rooms, and abrasive blasting systems for marine, oil & gas, and industrial contractors — a directly comparable engineered-to-order and standard blasting-equipment portfolio serving similar end markets.
• Guyson Corporation: Guyson is a US-based manufacturer of blast finishing, shot peening, and airblast equipment for industrial surface preparation — directly comparable in pressure-vessel and airblast equipment, with particular depth in automated/robotic blast systems.

Broad incumbents

• Wheelabrator Group: Wheelabrator Group is a global surface-preparation equipment manufacturer offering shot blasting, air blasting, and wheelblast systems. It serves the same end markets (foundry, automotive, marine, oil & gas) but at significantly greater scale and a broader product portfolio than Schmidt.
• Pangborn Group / Pangborn (a brand of KMT): Pangborn designs and builds shot blast and airblast surface-preparation systems for foundries, forging, and structural steel — overlapping with Schmidt's bulk blasters and custom engineered blasting systems at the project-engineering tier.
• Blastrac Global: Blastrac is a global manufacturer of surface-preparation equipment, including shot-blasting, grinding, and dust-collection systems used on concrete and steel — a comparable industrial surface-preparation portfolio serving contractors and industrial facilities.
• Graco Inc. Graco is a large industrial fluid-handling equipment manufacturer whose spray, paint, and protective-coating equipment is used in the same corrosion-control and surface-preparation workflows as Schmidt's systems — overlapping at the contractor end user rather than the blast-pot level.

Emerging players

• Vaporblast / Vapor Honing Technologies: Vaporblast produces vapor (wet) abrasive blasting equipment and skids used in marine and offshore applications, directly comparable to Schmidt's AmphiBlast wet/dry systems and Vapour Blast offshore skid rentals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCu7-M35vsPo1XRgr6xnW30w
• Facebookfacebook.com/AxxiomManufacturing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/axxiomschmidt
• Xx.com/AxxiomSchmidt

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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