Duperon

What Duperon does

Duperon Corporation, founded in 1985 by Terry L. Duperon in Saginaw, Michigan, designs and manufactures liquid/solids separation equipment for municipal and industrial water and wastewater applications. The company sells a portfolio of bar screens (FlexRake platform variants including IQ, IQ2, FP, FPFS, FRHD, GTS, Low Flow), the Self-Cleaning Trashrack, Dual Auger System, Washer Compactor, Shaftless Screw Conveyor, Sluice, Low Flow System, and an Internally Fed Drum Screen, with 25 granted or pending patents covering its core technologies. Its underlying engineering architecture emphasizes simplicity, deck-level maintenance (eliminating confined space entries), and adaptive operation under variable debris and flow conditions through proprietary FlexLink, Thru-Bar, Jam Evasion, and SmartLink subsystems.

Duperon operates a project-based direct sales model through regional sales managers and a rep network covering all 50 U.S. states and select international markets, with quote-based pricing driven by RFQ processes typical of municipal procurement. Revenue is generated primarily through equipment sales (hardware) supplemented by a replacement parts and aftermarket stream (Full-Circle Customer Care) and technical services including installation guidance, controls guidance, and a pilot test program for the drum screen. Target customers are municipal wastewater treatment facilities, collection systems and pump stations, flood control and stormwater operators, and industrial sites in food & beverage, pulp & paper, and power generation.

The company is privately held and family-owned, with CEO Tammy Bernier (who has led roughly 25% annual growth over the past two decades), Founder Terry Duperon, and President Mark Turpin (co-owner since March 2026). The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (zero findings on initial 2022 audit and May 2025 recertification), is led from a 70,000 sq ft Saginaw headquarters, and reports 51-100 employees.

Name

Duperon

Legal name

Duperon Corporation

Website

https://duperon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Duperon Corporation designs and manufactures liquid/solids separation equipment—bar screens, washer compactors, and debris management systems—for municipal wastewater treatment, flood control, and industrial customers across the U.S. and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water & Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled Water Storage & Balancing Utilities (Reservoirs, Tanks, Equalization) (EUANAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycled Water Customer Programs & Demand Management (Connections, Rate Design, End‑Use Controls) (EUANAGAJ), Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Utilities (Advanced Treatment & Blending) (EUANAGAC), Advanced Treatment & Purification Utilities (MF/UF, RO, AOP, UV) (EUANAGAD)

Keywords

• Wastewater screening equipment
• Bar screen technology
• Solids handling systems
• Municipal water treatment
• Debris management equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saginaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Duperon designs and manufactures screening and solids handling equipment including bar screens, trashracks, washer compactors, and conveyance systems. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales for municipal and industrial wastewater applications with installations across all 50 U.S. states and internationally.
2. Replacement Parts & Aftermarket: Duperon Full-Circle Customer Care provides technical assistance, afterhours service, and replacement parts throughout the complete cycle of equipment ownership and operation. Services include maintenance, upgrades, refurbish, and replacement support.
3. Technical Services & Support: Experienced technicians and specialists provide technical assistance, installation guidance, operations & maintenance guidance, controls guidance, and project guidance throughout equipment lifecycle.
4. Pilot Program Services: Duperon offers a Pilot Test Program for the Internally Fed Drum Screen where municipal and industrial sites can participate in 2-6 week programs to test equipment with delivery, setup assistance, operational training, sampling assistance, analysis, and final test reports.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Duperon designs, manufactures, and services liquid/solids separation equipment for municipal and industrial water and wastewater applications. Its portfolio centers on the FlexRake family of bar screens, Self-Cleaning Trashracks, Washer Compactors, Dual Auger Systems, conveyance equipment, and integrated Low Flow systems, supported by a Full-Circle Customer Care program for parts, technical assistance, and pilot testing.

Product overview

Duperon offers a comprehensive portfolio of preliminary liquid/solids separation technologies centered on its FlexRake® platform and related screening, debris management, and wastewater systems. The core FlexRake® product line includes multiple variants—FlexRake IQ® and IQ2® (intelligent responsive systems), FlexRake® FP/FPFS (full penetration coarse/fine screens), FlexRake® FRHD (heavy duty), FlexRake® GTS (high solids), FlexRake® Low Flow, and FlexRake® Only (retrofit raking device)—each engineered for specific debris conditions, flow requirements, and applications. The Dual Auger System addresses flushable wipes challenges, while the Self-Cleaning Trashrack (SCT) handles severe open channel conditions. Debris management is completed through the Washer Compactor (with optional Discharge Extension), Shaftless Screw Conveyor, and Sluice systems. The Low Flow System integrates FlexRake technology with washer compactor for small community applications, and the Internally Fed Drum Screen (pilot program) addresses fine screening for high-flow, high-solids sites. All products share Duperon's core technology principles: FlexLink™ adaptive technology, Thru-Bar™ cleaning, Jam Evasion™, and SmartLink™ systems designed for simplicity, minimal maintenance, and long product life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FlexRake: Bar screen technology product line including FlexRake IQ, FlexRake IQ2, FlexRake FP, FlexRake FPFS, FlexRake FRHD, FlexRake Low Flow, FlexRake GTS, FlexRake Only, and Harvest Rake.
• Duperon Drum Screen
• Washer Compactor
• Duperon Shaftless Screw Conveyor

Products and services

• FlexRake IQ Intelligent in-channel coarse bar screen with patent-pending Smart LogIQ sequence of operations that automatically adjusts to changing flow and debris conditions in real-time, delivering up to 4x greater debris removal capacity. For municipal and industrial wastewater headworks.
• FlexRake IQ2 In-channel fine or coarse bar screen with re-imagined FlexLink and Thru-Bar technology featuring Smart Raking enhancements and Smart LogIQ sequence of operations for bar openings 1/4 in to 4 in. For wastewater and industrial applications.
• FlexRake FP Full Penetration coarse bar screen with FlexLink and UHMW Thru-Bar technology for openings greater than 1/2 in, designed for sticky or matting debris in wastewater and industrial applications.
• FlexRake FPFS Full Penetration Fine Screen with FlexLink and SSTL Thru-Bar technology for 1/4 in to 1/2 in bar openings, engineered to manage sticky or difficult-to-capture debris in wastewater and industrial applications.
• FlexRake FRHD Heavy Duty coarse bar screen with 1 in to 4 in bar openings featuring Jam Evasion technology and FlexLink for open channel and unpredictable debris conditions, with lifting capacity up to 3000 lbs.
• FlexRake GTS Global Technology Screen for low flow, high solids applications with 1/4 in to 1/2 in bar openings, featuring Jam Evasion Technology with site-adjustable drivehead for septage receiving, prisons, and hospitals.
• FlexRake Low Flow Pre-engineered bar screen for sites with average flows under 1 MGD and peak up to 4 MGD, featuring SmartLink technology and fractional horsepower motor for small community wastewater applications.
• FlexRake Only Automated raking mechanism with FlexLink technology that retrofits to customer's existing bar rack using I-Beam or sidefab mounts, providing automated cleaning without replacing the entire screen.
• Dual Auger System Coarse slotted bar screen with vertical dual augers and discharge extension chute that captures, dewaters, compacts, transports and stores screenings; designed specifically to solve flushable wipes problems without downstream reweaving.
• Harvest Rake Bar screen designed for agricultural and harvesting applications with screening and solids handling capabilities.
• Self-Cleaning Trashrack (SCT) Front-cleaning, rear-return automated screen for severe open channel conditions with large, high-volume, or high-velocity debris; features 3000 lb lifting capacity and multiple independent chains for continuous cleaning.
• Washer Compactor Debris management system using patented dual augers for positive displacement that washes, compacts, transports, and optionally bags captured screenings; provides up to 84% volume reduction and 60% dry solids with optional Discharge Extension Option (DEO) for transport up to 40 ft.
• Shaftless Screw Conveyor Fully enclosed stainless steel conveyor using shaftless screw for contained debris transfer from screen or washer compactor to discharge point; meets CEMA 300 standards with capacity up to 50 cu.ft/hr.
• Sluice Conveyance system using stainless steel trough and flowing water to transfer discharged screenings; cost-effective for long spans and multiple screen discharges, customized pump sizing and volume to site needs.
• Low Flow System Complete pre-engineered screening and solids handling system for sites with average flows of 1 MGD or less and peak up to 4 MGD; combines FlexRake Low Flow with perfectly-sized washer compactor for automated bar screening, washing, and compacting.
• Internally Fed Drum Screen Fine screening drum screen without trunnion wheels using direct drive system; designed for sites with high flows and high solids content, featuring easy maintenance at chest level and quick change-out screening panels available in wedge wire, perforated plate and wire mesh.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 84% volume reduction in screenings
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Duperon Regional Sales Manager Steve Aiken received the 2026 MWEA President's Award, hand-selected by the MWEA President. The company actively participates in MWEA events and programs supporting the water environment community in Michigan.
• Stevens Center for Family Business at Saginaw Valley State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Duperon received the Outstanding Family Business Award from the Stevens Center for Family Business at Saginaw Valley State University's Scott L. Carmona College of Business. The partnership honors family-owned businesses demonstrating strong leadership and lasting impact in the community.
• Saginaw Future Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Saginaw Future Inc. is an economic development organization that has recognized Duperon eight times with the Economic Excellence Award since 2005. The partnership supports regional economic growth in the Great Lakes Bay Region through job creation, capital investment, and community engagement initiatives.
• U.S. Commercial Service (U.S. Department of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2024Duperon received the Export Achievement Certificate from the U.S. Commercial Service, recognizing the company's impact on the US international economy through exports of screening and solids handling equipment to global markets.
• East Michigan District Export CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2024Duperon International Market Development Manager Michael Olvera elected to serve on the East Michigan District Export Council, a regional branch of the National Association of District Export Councils. Supports enhancing economic growth in the region.
• Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024President Mark Turpin serves on the WWEMA Board of Directors (re-elected for third term beginning January 1, 2024). Previously served as Board Chairman in 2017, Chairperson-Elect, and Treasurer. WWEMA helps guide the organization during periods of significant industry change.
• Saginaw Economic Development CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresident Mark Turpin serves on the Saginaw Economic Development Corporation Board, contributing to regional economic growth and community advancement in the Saginaw area.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Huber Technology (Huber SE): German-based manufacturer of water and wastewater screening and treatment equipment with a strong bar screen portfolio. Directly competes with Duperon in municipal and industrial headworks screening applications globally.
• JWC Environmental (Sulzer): Now part of Sulzer, JWC is a leading supplier of screenings handling and grinding equipment (e.g., Muffin Monster) for wastewater headworks. Directly comparable to Duperon's washer compactor and screenings management lines.
• Parkson Corporation: U.S.-based manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment, including bar screens and screening systems. Directly competes with Duperon in municipal headworks and industrial pretreatment.
• Lakeside Equipment Corporation: Family-owned U.S. manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment including bar screens and screening systems. Closely comparable to Duperon in scale, ownership profile, and municipal customer base.
• Smith & Loveless: U.S. manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment with a long history in municipal lift stations and headworks. Comparable to Duperon in serving municipal utility customers with engineered equipment solutions.
• WesTech Engineering: U.S. designer and manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment including screening and separation products. Directly competes with Duperon in municipal and industrial solids separation.
• Schreiber LLC: U.S. provider of wastewater treatment solutions including screening, grit removal, and biological processes. Comparable to Duperon in municipal headworks scope and integrated treatment offerings.
• Vulcan Industries: U.S. manufacturer of wastewater treatment equipment including screening systems. Comparable mid-sized peer competing with Duperon in municipal headworks applications.

Broad incumbents

• Andritz Separation: Austrian industrial group with a substantial water and wastewater separation equipment portfolio. Competes with Duperon in screening and dewatering as part of a much broader process-equipment lineup.
• Bilfinger Water Technologies: European engineering and services group active in water infrastructure with screening and treatment capabilities. Adjacent competitor to Duperon with broader EPC and service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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