Air Burners

What Air Burners does

Air Burners, Inc. is a Palm City, Florida-based manufacturer of air curtain burner (ACB) systems used to dispose of wood and vegetative waste with materially lower emissions than open burning. Founded in 1996 and incorporated as Air Burners, Inc. in 2011, the company has built a 30+ year track record and is described as the global #1 in its category, with sales across the U.S. and 30+ international markets. Its core technology creates a high-velocity air curtain over a refractory-lined above-ground FireBox, achieving less than 10% smoke opacity (vs. ~100% in open burning), 90%+ particulate reduction, 95-98% volume reduction, and 40x faster throughput than open piles. The product portfolio spans four series: FireBox (sized models 100/200/300 in the tens of thousands of pounds), Boss Series (BurnBoss trailer-mounted, CharBoss biochar-producing, TrackBoss track-mounted for rough terrain), Roll-Off FireBox (ANSI Z245.60 cable-hoist compatible), and Power Series (PGFireBox on-grid 100 kW generation and BioCharger off-grid 600 kW Battery Storage Module co-developed with Volvo CE and Rolls-Royce Power Systems using Organic Rankine Cycle technology).

Air Burners generates revenue primarily through capital equipment sales (FireBox, Boss, Roll-Off, Power Series) supplemented by a multi-region authorized rental dealer network, third-party-financed purchases (Northland Capital, Center State Bank), and operator training/certification services. GTM is enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing, a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract (47QMCA20D004T) for federal procurement, presence at industry events (North American Biochar Conference, Resilient City Expo), and a multi-tier dealer channel. Customers span federal agencies (U.S. Armed Forces, Forest Service, FEMA, DOE, BIA, National Parks, DHS, EPA under a CRADA), agriculture (orchards, vineyards, nut processors), construction & demolition, land clearing, industrial/pallet operations, and disaster recovery — the latter benefiting from an EPA interim rule that waives permitting in declared emergency areas.

The company is privately held, was acquired by Courizon Partners LLC on November 25, 2025, and is led by CEO Darin Clause (former President of Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions) following founder Brian O'Connor's transition to CTO. D.A. Davidson advised the buyer. The business operates from a single manufacturing facility in Palm City with regional offices in Europe and Asia, and ships internationally via Kuehne + Nagel.

Name

Air Burners

Legal name

Air Burners, Inc.

Website

https://www.airburners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Air Burners is the global #1 manufacturer of air curtain burner systems for wood and vegetative waste disposal, serving U.S. federal agencies, agriculture, forestry, disaster recovery, and industrial customers across 30+ international markets. Revenue is driven by capital equipment sales, rentals, and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wood Waste Management Equipment

NAICS

Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Biomass Electric Power Generation (221117)

SIC

Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Biomass Combustion & Boiler Island Technology (Grates, Fluidized Bed, Burners) (EUAAAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildfire Fuel Reduction & Prescribed Burning (AFAMAAAF), Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Air curtain burners
• Wood waste management
• Vegetative waste disposal
• Biomass incineration equipment
• Wildfire fuel reduction

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of air curtain burner systems including FireBox Series, Boss Series, Power Series (BioCharger, PGFireBox), and Roll-Off FireBox configurations. Equipment available for purchase with various sizing options for different operational needs.
2. Equipment Rentals: Short-term and long-term rental options through authorized dealer network for projects including land clearing, storm cleanup, and forestry management. Rental pricing varies by location, machine type, and project duration.
3. Training & Certification Services: On-site operator training and certification program including classroom and hands-on field training. Certification and re-certification programs available. Services offered at North American locations and overseas with fixed pricing plus travel expenses.
4. Financing Services: Equipment financing facilitated through third-party partners including Northland Capital Equipment Leasing Inc. and Center State Bank for purchasing options. Municipal financing also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Air Burners designs, manufactures, and sells air curtain burner systems for environmentally responsible disposal of wood and vegetative waste. Their product line includes the FireBox Series, Boss Series (BurnBoss, CharBoss, TrackBoss), Roll-Off FireBox, and Power Series (PGFireBox, BioCharger) units that burn waste 40x faster than open burning while reducing smoke particulates by over 90%. The company also provides operator training, certification services, equipment rentals through authorized dealers, and equipment financing through third-party partners.

Product overview

Air Burners is the global leader in air curtain burner technology, offering a comprehensive portfolio of burn systems for environmentally responsible wood and vegetative waste disposal. The product lineup consists of four core series: FireBox (refractory-lined above-ground burners in 100/200/300 sizes), Boss Series (trailer/track-mounted BurnBoss, CharBoss, TrackBoss), Roll-Off FireBox (container-style for hoist trucks), and Power Series (PGFireBox on-grid and BioCharger off-grid with energy generation). The FireBox and Boss Series focus on high-efficiency waste elimination with 95-98% volume reduction, while Power Series adds renewable energy generation capability. All systems utilize proprietary air curtain technology that burns 40x faster than open burning while reducing smoke emissions by over 90%.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FireBox Series Refractory-lined above-ground air curtain burner systems that burn wood waste 40x faster than open burning while significantly reducing smoke and particulate matter. Available in 100, 200, and 300 series with electric or diesel motor options for agriculture, forestry, disaster recovery, and government buyers.
• Boss Series Fully-assembled, self-contained, above-ground air curtain burners available in three configurations: BurnBoss (trailer-mounted), CharBoss (biochar-producing), and TrackBoss (track-mounted for difficult terrain). Designed for mobile and remote deployment.
• Roll-Off FireBox Roll-off container-style firebox systems designed for standard cable hoist trucks, available in S119R and S116R models meeting ANSI spec Z245.60. Used by contractors and municipalities needing drop-in firebox capability.
• Power Series Power-generating air curtain burner systems that eliminate wood waste while producing electricity. Includes PGFireBox (on-grid) and BioCharger (off-grid portable) models. Generates income through grid connection or landfill diversion credits.
• Operator Training and Certification Services On-site operator training and certification program including classroom and hands-on field training. Certification and re-certification programs available at North American locations and overseas with fixed pricing plus travel expenses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Smoke and particulate emissions reduced by 90-98% compared to open burning
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vermeer Corporation: Vermeer is a major manufacturer of industrial and environmental equipment including horizontal grinders, tub grinders, and forestry equipment used for wood waste processing and land clearing. Vermeer competes with Air Burners as an alternative solution (grinding) for the same wood waste disposal customer base in agriculture, forestry, and land clearing.
• Peterson Pacific: Peterson Pacific is a manufacturer of horizontal grinders and wood waste processing equipment serving forestry, recycling, and biomass markets. Their grinders compete directly with Air Burners' FireBox systems for land clearing, fuel reduction, and green waste recycling applications.
• Jenz GmbH: Jenz is a German manufacturer of mobile chipping, shredding, and biomass processing equipment serving forestry, agriculture, and bioenergy markets. Comparable to Air Burners in serving European biomass power and forestry fuel reduction applications.
• Bandit Industries: Bandit is a leading manufacturer of wood chippers, grinders, and whole tree chippers serving tree care, forestry, and recycling markets. Their equipment represents the primary alternative disposal method to Air Burners' air curtain burners for vegetation and wood waste management customers.
• Morbark: Morbark manufactures horizontal and tub grinders, whole tree chippers, and brush chippers for the forestry, recycling, and biomass industries. Their equipment is widely deployed by the same forestry, municipal, and disaster response customers that Air Burners targets with its air curtain burner systems.
• West Salem Machinery: West Salem Machinery manufactures wood grinding, chipping, and screening equipment used in sawmills, biomass, and pulp/paper operations. Their industrial-scale equipment overlaps with Air Burners' Power Series and large FireBox deployments for biomass power and industrial wood waste applications.
• Doppstadt: Doppstadt manufactures shredders, grinders, and screening equipment for wood waste, green waste, and biomass processing. Their equipment addresses the same end-customer pain points (volume reduction, hauling cost elimination) as Air Burners' products in forestry, composting, and waste management.

Broad incumbents

• Terex Corporation: Terex is a large diversified industrial equipment manufacturer serving environmental (wood waste, recycling), construction, and materials processing markets. Their broader portfolio of grinders, chippers, and processing equipment competes with Air Burners across multiple end markets and customer segments.

Others

• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (mtu): Rolls-Royce Power Systems is a technology partner to Air Burners on the BioCharger/BioCharger BSM, providing power generation expertise. As an established power systems manufacturer, they are a peer in adjacent distributed energy and off-grid power markets where the BioCharger competes.

Emerging players

• Biochar Now: Biochar Now is a biochar production company using pyrolysis equipment, addressing similar markets as Air Burners' CharBoss system. They represent an adjacent competitor in the biochar/carbon credit space rather than direct burner competition.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 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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