Glacier Technology

What Glacier Technology does

Glacier Technology, Inc. is a private industrial manufacturer's representative and distributor headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, founded in 1995 by Scott Clausen and now led by President and owner Brian Gordon (effective January 1, 2025). The company engineers, specifies, and supplies industrial air quality solutions — including cartridge and baghouse dust collectors, mist collectors, weld fume extraction systems, industrial vacuum systems (including BIBO hazardous-dust containment), explosion and fire mitigation equipment, vehicle exhaust removal, and industrial fans and blowers — across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Its portfolio is built around exclusive territorial representation agreements with Tier-1 manufacturers such as Imperial Systems, Eurovac, Absolent, Plymovent, AirPro Fan & Blower, Aerovent, Cincinnati Fan, and Movex.

The company sells primarily through an outside field sales force that conducts plant visits, assesses application requirements, and quotes project-specific systems to engineers, plant personnel, and contractors. Revenue derives from hardware sales (capital equipment and replacement filters and parts) and adjacent professional services including specification assistance and turnkey installation of ductwork and integrated systems. Customers span nine verticals — manufacturing, metalworking/fabrication, machining, vehicle and engine service, woodworking, food and agricultural processing, pharmaceutical, quarrying and mining, and education — with project sizes ranging from small weld-fume arm installations (high-school programs) to multi-system enterprise deployments (18-bay weld shops, 24/7 high-security print operations). Pricing is custom and quote-based on each project's airflow, filtration, and installation requirements.

Distribution is regionally bounded (Upper Midwest, four states), but the company competes credibly on application engineering depth, NFPA 660 combustible-dust and OSHA compliance expertise, and three decades of installed-base relationships. Marketing channels include the Glacier Edge educational blog, free downloadable regulatory guides, LinkedIn, and trade show participation at FABTECH, GEAPS Exchange, IMTS, SME Minnesota, International Powder & Bulk Solids, and the Michigan Industrial Ventilation Conference. The recurring replacement-filter stream and long-tenured customer relationships create a stable annuity overlay on top of the project-driven equipment revenue.

Name

Glacier Technology

Legal name

Glacier Technology, Inc.

Website

https://glacier-technology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Glacier Technology is a Plymouth, Minnesota-based industrial manufacturer's representative founded in 1995 that engineers and supplies dust collection, fume extraction, mist collection, and industrial fan systems for manufacturing, metalworking, pharmaceutical, food processing, and education customers across the Upper Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of industrial fans, dust collectors, mist collectors, fume extraction systems, and related air filtration equipment from represented manufacturers. Equipment includes cartridge collectors, baghouse systems, axial and centrifugal fans, industrial vacuum systems, and specialty products.
2. Replacement Parts and Filters: Replacement air filters and parts for all types of filter units to maintain equipment performance and extend operational life.
3. Engineering and Specification Services: Plans and specifications assistance for engineers, including briefing documents, design records, demonstration of statutory compliance, cost planning, tendering support, contracts, project management aid, and on-site manuals.
4. System Installation: Expert installation of industrial air systems including ductwork, equipment integration, and complete turnkey solutions for dust collection, fume extraction, and ventilation applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Glacier Technology is an industrial manufacturer's representative and distributor that specifies, sells, and installs engineered air filtration, dust collection, fume extraction, mist collection, vehicle exhaust removal, and industrial fan solutions for manufacturing facilities in the Upper Midwest. The company represents leading manufacturers including Imperial Systems, Eurovac, Absolent, Plymovent, AirPro Fan & Blower, Aerovent, Cincinnati Fan, and Movex, providing project-based quotations, application engineering, ductwork and equipment installation, replacement filters, and combustible-dust safety systems for OSHA and NFPA 660 compliance.

Product overview

Glacier Technology is an industrial distributor specializing in engineered air quality and dust collection solutions, primarily serving manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized around three core areas: industrial fans and blowers (axial, centrifugal, high pressure, high temperature, and specialty fans); dust and fume collection systems (cartridge collectors, baghouse collectors, mist collectors, weld fume extraction, industrial vacuum systems); and air quality accessories (ductwork, dampers, louvers, replacement filters). The product lineup includes proprietary solutions like the Imperial CMAXX dust collectors and Shadow Ambient Fume Extractor, as well as manufacturer brands including Eurovac vacuum systems, Absolent mist collectors, Movex extraction arms, Plymovent fume arms, and Aerovent/AirPro/Cincinnati Fan industrial fans. The company also provides combustible dust safety systems and explosion protection solutions for NFPA 660 compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Fans & Blowers Complete line of industrial fans and blowers including axial fans, centrifugal fans, high-pressure blowers, high-temperature fans, industrial exhaust fans, industrial blowers, fan silencers, material handling fans, pressure blowers, and specialty fans for OEM and dust collection applications, sourced from leading manufacturers such as AirPro Fan & Blower, Aerovent, and Cincinnati Fan.
• Cartridge Dust Collectors Compact, pleated-filter cartridge dust collectors for fine dust, plasma/laser cutting dust, grinding dust, powder coating, pharmaceutical, food handling, and welding applications, including the Imperial CMAXX line in CM008, CM012, and CM024 sizes and portable units for industry and schools.
• Baghouse & Cyclone Dust Collectors Round baghouse and cyclone dust collectors using long fabric filter bags for high airflow volumes and heavy dust loading in cement, foundry, grain processing, woodworking, and similar heavy-industrial applications; includes baghouse units suited for wood and grain dust.
• Mist Collectors High-efficiency mist collectors that filter coolant and oil mist generated during wet machining and metalworking processes, including the Absolent A•erity Oil Mist Collector with EC motor technology for CNC, wet machining, and metalworking facilities.
• Weld Fume Extraction Systems Complete weld fume capture and extraction systems including source-capture weld guns, fume extractor arms, and ambient fume extractors for welding operations in fabrication shops, manufacturing cells, and educational welding programs.
• Vehicle Exhaust Removal Systems Source-capture exhaust removal systems for gas and diesel vehicle emissions in bus and truck repair, car repair, farm equipment, military facilities, motorcycle and ATV shops, schools, and colleges, using Plymovent MiniMan, MultiSmart, Flex-Max, Junior LM2, KUA arms, and hose reels.
• Industrial Vacuum Systems Eurovac industrial vacuum solutions including central vacuum systems for facility-wide waste collection, flexible portable vacuums, and the Eurovac EII Explosion-Proof Portable Vacuum for combustible-dust collection, with optional Plattco Double Dump Valve for automated material handling.
• Explosion and Fire Mitigation Systems Combustible dust safety and explosion protection systems including combustible-dust system design, dust testing, and proactive and reactive mitigation solutions for NFPA 660 compliance in facilities handling combustible dusts.
• Downdraft Tables Work tables with integrated downdraft air filtration providing source-capture capability for grinding, welding, and other particulate-intensive tasks in industrial and educational settings.
• Industrial Dampers Mechanical dampers used to adjust static pressure in dust collection and ventilation systems, supplied as part of engineered air-handling installations.
• Industrial Louvers Ventilation louvers for industrial air intake and exhaust applications on building exteriors and equipment enclosures.
• Ductwork Custom-designed and installed ductwork systems for dust collection, fume extraction, and ventilation applications, including rigid industrial duct (US Duct) and flexible hose/duct products (Masterduct).
• Replacement Air Filters Wide selection of replacement air filters for cartridge collectors, baghouse units, fume extractors, and other industrial filter units, supplied on a recurring basis to maintain equipment efficiency and extend service life.
• Shadow Ambient Fume Extractor Overhead ambient filtration system by Imperial Systems for welding, grinding, and airborne fume processes, featuring MERV 15 DeltaMAX filters, optional HEPA after-filter, on-demand pulse-cleaning, sprinkler head option for high-sparking applications, airflow capacity up to 5,000 CFM covering 4,500 sq. ft., compact footprint, and no ductwork required.
• Movex Extraction Arms High-performance extraction arms from Movex for industrial and laboratory environments, including ME, MiniTEX, MEX AA, PR, PRX, PTEX, PR EXC/EXD, PSS, PSR, and TW/TWG models for dust, fumes, gas, and particle capture, with ATEX-compliant options available for explosive atmospheres.
• Eurovac Bag-In/Bag-Out (BIBO) System Specialized dust collection unit using a sealed bagging mechanism for safe handling and disposal of contaminated or hazardous dust, featuring contained filter changeout, no cross-contamination, and tool-free operation to protect workers and the environment during filter maintenance and disposal.

Quantifiable outcome

• OSHA compliance for welding fume and dust exposure
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Movex Extraction ArmscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025World-leading manufacturer in environmental technology sector engineering high-performance extraction arms for industrial and laboratory environments. Products include ME, MiniTEX, MEX AA, PR, PRX, PTEX, PR EXC/EXD, PSS, PSR, TW/TWG extraction solutions. ATEX-compliant options available for explosive environments.
• AirPro Fan & Blower CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationU.S. manufacturer of industrial-duty centrifugal fans and blowers based in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Products include backward inclined fans, backward curved fans, radial tipped fans, material handling fans, high pressure blowers, and centrifugal fans. Known for quality materials, manufacturing, comprehensive service, and uncompromising integrity. Glacier is an authorized representative.
• Imperial SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationDust collection and air pollution control expert specializing in custom engineering, fabrication, and complete dust collection solutions. Products include CMAXX dust collectors, Shadow Ambient Fume Extractor, and industrial filtration systems. Known for outstanding quality, safety, and value.
• EurovaccoreTechnology or IntegrationLeader in innovative industrial vacuum solutions, ranging from central systems to flexible portable solutions. Products include EII explosion-proof portable vacuum, central vacuum systems, and BIBO (Bag-In/Bag-Out) systems for hazardous dust handling.
• AbsolentcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwedish manufacturer of highly effective mist collectors that efficiently filter mist generated by coolants and oils used during wet machining and metal working processes. Products include A·erity Oil Mist Collector with EC motor technology.
• PlymoventcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of fume extractor arms and vehicle exhaust removal systems. Products include MiniMan, MultiSmart Arm, Flex-Max, Junior LM2, KUA arms, and hose reels for source capture fume and dust extraction.
• AeroventcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of industrial fans including FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) fans for corrosive environments, tube-axial fans for paint booth applications, and custom fan solutions. Products include HPA Series, BCF Series, FFC Series, CPA Series, and TFD Series fans.
• Cincinnati FancoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of industrial fans and blowers for industrial applications. Products include tube axial duct fans for paint booth and spray booth applications with horizontal or vertical airflow direction.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nederman: Global manufacturer and supplier of industrial air filtration, fume extraction, and dust collection solutions. Directly comparable to Glacier's portfolio of weld fume, mist collection, and dust control systems across manufacturing and metalworking end markets.
• RoboVent: U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial dust collection and fume extraction systems for welding, metalworking, and manufacturing. Directly overlaps Glacier's core cartridge-collector, baghouse, and weld-fume product lines.
• Air Quality Engineering: Manufacturer of industrial air filtration and dust collection equipment for metalworking, woodworking, and manufacturing applications. Closely comparable product mix to Glacier's distributed cartridge and baghouse collectors.
• Kemper America: Provider of welding fume extraction and source-capture systems for metal fabrication. Highly comparable to Glacier's Plymovent-based weld fume extraction and ambient fume extractor offerings.

Emerging players

• Imperial Systems: Manufacturer of CMAXX cartridge dust collectors, Shadow ambient fume extractors, and dust collection systems; also a key Glacier manufacturing partner. Comparable product line, though Imperial is a manufacturer while Glacier is the channel partner.
• Eurovac: Canadian manufacturer of industrial vacuum systems, central vacuums, and BIBO dust collection products; also a key Glacier manufacturing partner. Comparable specialty product line, primarily as a manufacturer rather than channel partner.

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: Large, established manufacturer of industrial air filtration, dust collection, and replacement filters across many verticals. Comparable product category with much broader scale, geographic reach, and direct sales coverage than Glacier.
• CECO Environmental: Diversified industrial air quality and environmental solutions provider serving manufacturing, metalworking, and process industries. Comparable end markets and overlapping product categories in dust collection and fume control.
• AAF Flanders: Global manufacturer of industrial air filtration and HVAC products, including dust collectors and replacement filters. Comparable product categories but with significantly larger scale and broader portfolio than Glacier.
• Camfil: Global air filtration manufacturer with industrial dust collection, fume extraction, and clean-air solutions. Comparable to Glacier in industrial filtration applications but at much larger scale with direct manufacturer sales.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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