Max Air Technology
Max-Air Technology is a private US subsidiary of Italian Emme Technology that designs and manufactures pneumatic and electric actuators, butterfly valves, and ball valves under four brands, selling to process industries via a North American distributor network plus direct factory assembly services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersWentzville, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Max Air Technology does
Max-Air Technology, founded in 1999 in Wentzville, Missouri as the North American operating entity of Italian parent Emme Technology S.r.l., designs and manufactures pneumatic and electric actuators plus butterfly and ball valves for industrial process control. The product portfolio is organized under four brands: Max-Air (pneumatic rack-and-pinion and scotch yoke actuators, solenoid valves, limit switches, positioners, manual operators, and accessories), Max-Electric (six electric actuator series including intelligent, industrial, hazardous-location, and spring-return configurations introduced in 2023), Delta T (resilient seated, high performance, and triple offset butterfly valves), and Sesto Valves (cast and forged floating, trunnion, multiport, segmented, cryogenic, and severe service ball valves). Notable proprietary technology includes a patented dual travel stop design with ±10° adjustment, the LockMesh® hybrid stainless-steel/PTFE coating, and a Guided-Motion scotch yoke architecture rated for a 25-year design life.
The company sells primarily through a North American distributor network of approximately twelve regional channel partners covering West, South, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast US regions, supplemented by direct sales and factory assembly services at the Wentzville headquarters. Internationally, sales and manufacturing support are provided through the parent Emme Technology in Italy and Max-Air Technology Co. Ltd in Jinan, China, serving customers in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America. End markets span data centers, marine, chemical and petrochemical, pharmaceutical, power generation, food and beverage, pulp and paper, oil and gas, and water/wastewater, with case-study applications ranging from Air Force jet propulsion test stands to paper mill and roofing process lines. Pricing is quote-based with password-protected distributor pricing and net-30 payment terms. All four brands are backed by an industry-leading 3-year limited warranty effective July 1, 2023, and products are specified to ISO 5211 and NAMUR standards for broad interoperability with customer valve packages.
Max Air Technology firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Max Air Technology
- Legal name
- Max-Air Technology Inc.
- Website
- https://maxairtech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Max-Air Technology is a private US subsidiary of Italian Emme Technology that designs and manufactures pneumatic and electric actuators, butterfly valves, and ball valves under four brands, selling to process industries via a North American distributor network plus direct factory assembly services.
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Max Air Technology industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Process Automation (Valves and Actuators)
- NAICS
- Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)
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Where Max Air Technology is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wentzville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Max Air Technology business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Automation Products Sales: Sale of pneumatic actuators, electric actuators, butterfly valves, ball valves, solenoid valves, limit switches, positioners, and mounting hardware. Products sold directly through distributors and direct sales team.
- Automation Services & Assembly: Factory assembly and testing of automated valve packages for use in process systems. Guidance in selection process for choosing valves, actuators, and related accessories for a process.
- Turn-key Automation Packages: Complete automated valve solutions combining products with best-in-class assembly services to minimize installation time and simplify project sourcing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Standard product pricing based on actuator/valve type and specifications |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Max Air Technology product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Max-Air Technology designs, manufactures, and distributes pneumatic and electric actuators, butterfly valves, ball valves, solenoid valves, limit switches, positioners, manual gear operators, and mounting hardware for industrial process control. The company serves industries including chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, oil & gas, marine, data centers, power generation, and pulp & paper, providing turn-key automation packages with assembly services, sizing tools, and an industry-leading 3-year limited warranty across all four product brands (Max-Air, Max-Electric, Delta T, Sesto Valves).
Product overview
Max-Air Technology is a worldwide leader in automation technology and process control products, offering a comprehensive portfolio of four distinct brands: Max-Air (pneumatic actuators and accessories), Max-Electric (electric actuators), Delta T (butterfly valves), and Sesto Valves (ball valves). The product portfolio includes rack & pinion actuators (MT, SS, UT Series), scotch yoke actuators (HD, AG Series), solenoid valves (SV, NV, SSV, S3 Series), limit switches (40, 41, 45, 48 Series), positioners, air handling equipment, manual gear operators, mounting hardware, and termination services. Electric actuation is provided through MA Series (intelligent), ME Series (heavy duty industrial), MF Series (low-power BLDC), MX Series (hazardous location), and spring return SE/SX Series. Butterfly valves span resilient seated (050/051, 650/651, 250/251 for data centers), high performance 800 Series, and triple offset 900 Series. Ball valves include cast industrial valves (M32, M15F-M30F, MM1F, MV1F Series) and forged valves (floating, trunnion, cryogenic, severe service, block & bleed). The company provides complete automated valve solutions with assembly services, valve sizing support, and an industry-leading 3-year warranty across all brands.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Max-Air: Flagship line of pneumatic automation products including rack & pinion actuators, scotch yoke actuators, solenoid valves, limit switches, positioners, air handling equipment, and manual operators.
- Max-Electric
- Delta T
- Sesto Valves
Products and services
- Max-Air Pneumatic Actuators Brand Flagship pneumatic automation brand featuring rack & pinion actuators (MT, SS, UT, UT 180°, UT Technopolymer Series), scotch yoke actuators (HD/HHD, AG Series), solenoid valves (SV, NV, SSV, S3 Series), limit switches (40, 41, 45, 48 Series), positioners, air handling equipment, manual gear operators (GO/GS/GOW), mounting hardware, and termination & tubing for valve automation in industrial process applications.
- Max-Electric Electric Actuators Brand Electric automation actuator brand including MA Series (Intelligent, ordinary locations, with OLED screen and optional SuperCap failsafe), ME Series (heavy duty industrial, NEMA 4/4X/IP67, 310-40,000 in-lbs torque), MF Series (low-power with BLDC motor and lithium-iron phosphate battery backup), MX Series (industrial hazardous location Class/Div), SE Series (spring return), and SX Series (spring return Class/Div).
- Delta T Butterfly Valves Brand Butterfly valve brand engineered and manufactured by Max-Air Technology, spanning resilient seated valves (050/051 ductile iron, 650/651 stainless steel, 250/251 data center 250 PSI, marine resilient), high performance double offset 800 Series, cavitation control, and triple offset 900 Series for severe service applications.
- Sesto Valves Ball Valves Brand Ball valve brand with two divisions: industrial cast ball valves including M32 (Class 800 floating), M15F-M30F (Class 150/300 flanged unibody), MM1F (multiport 3-way, 4-seat), MV1F (segmented V-ball for stringy media), and forged ball valves including floating, trunnion, cryogenic, severe service, and modular block & bleed configurations made-to-order with exotic materials.
- MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuators Air-powered rotary rack & pinion actuators featuring two ISO bolt circle patterns, NAMUR standard mounting for accessories, patented ±10° adjustment for open/closed positions via dual travel stops, and unlimited cycle life warranty for double acting and spring return configurations.
- SS Series Stainless Steel Rack & Pinion Actuators Stainless steel rack & pinion actuators with corrosion resistance for harsh environments, ISO 5211 standard compliance for valve automation, and dual patented travel stops enabling up to 110° of stroke in a 90° actuator.
- HD/HHD Series Scotch Yoke Actuators Heavy-duty pneumatic and hydraulic scotch yoke actuators available in symmetric (SHD) and canted (CHD) configurations. Double Acting torque range: 13,367 to 2,738,990 in-lbs; Spring Return: 5,328 to 1,320,215 in-lbs. Designed for high-torque valve automation.
- AG Series Scotch Yoke Actuators 100% made and manufactured in Italy with a 25-year design life. Features the unique Guided-Motion concept providing superior performance, longevity, and flexibility for critical service applications.
- Solenoid Valves (SV, NV, SSV, S3 Series) Family of solenoid valves including SV Series (NAMUR aluminum 3/4-way direct mount), NV Series (inline aluminum with NPT ports), SSV Series (NAMUR stainless steel for corrosive environments), and S3 Series (NAMUR aluminum 3-position center return). Models available for ordinary and hazardous locations with IP65/IP67 ratings.
- Limit Switches (40, 41, 45, 48 Series) Limit switch box family including 48 Series (explosion proof aluminum/stainless for hazardous environments including hydrogen and acetylene), 45 Series (aluminum and stainless with mechanical, proximity, and inductive switches), and 40/41 Series (technopolymer models with CSA/UL listings and NEMA 4/4X ratings). All certified to North American and European standards.
- Positioners (PET, PXT, PNY01, PE800/PE900 Series) Proportional control and feedback positioners with weatherproof enclosures and NAMUR shaft interface, available in pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, intrinsically safe, explosion proof, and Smart configurations for valve position control.
- GO/GS Series Manual Gear Operators and GOW Series Declutchable Gear Operators Direct ISO 5211 valve mounting manual gear operators with female double square output drive (GO/GS Series) including chain wheel operators, stem extensions, and custom sized handwheels. GOW Series adds triple epoxy coated IP67 housing, declutch mechanism, integrated block and bleed, and lockout/tagout holes.
- MA Series Intelligent Electric Actuators Intelligent electric actuators for ordinary locations in 4 frame sizes with 133-1,770 in-lbs torque, OLED screen interface, IP67 aluminum enclosure, 3-position control, and optional SuperCap failsafe technology.
- ME Series Heavy Duty Electric Actuators Heavy duty industrial electric actuators in 8 frame sizes with 310-40,000 in-lbs torque. NEMA 4/4X/IP67 rated, available in multiple voltages including 3-phase configurations with optional torque switches.
- MF Series Low-Power Electric Actuators Low-power consumption electric actuators using BLDC motor technology with lithium-iron phosphate battery backup for fail-safe operation. Field-selectable fail-open, fail-closed, or fail-in-place configurations.
- MX Series Electric Actuators (Industrial Class/Div) Electric actuators designed for industrial hazardous location (Class/Div) applications requiring explosion-proof ratings.
- 050/051 Series Resilient Butterfly Valves (Ductile Iron) Resilient seated butterfly valves with ductile iron body, ISO 5211 mounting, cartridge or molded style seats, rated at 200 PSI for water, potable water, and glycol applications.
- 250/251 Series Data Center Resilient Butterfly Valves Resilient seated butterfly valves rated at 250 PSI specifically designed for data center cooling applications.
- 800 Series High Performance Butterfly Valves Double offset high performance butterfly valves available in Class 150, 300, and 600 (lug only) ratings with lug, wafer, and short flange connections in carbon steel and stainless steel (exotic alloys available).
- 900 Series Triple Offset Butterfly Valves Triple offset butterfly valves available in Class 150, 300, and 600 with lug, wafer, short flange, and long flange connections for severe service applications.
- Sesto Industrial Cast Ball Valves (M32, M15F-M30F, MM1F, MV1F Series) Cast industrial ball valves including M32 (Class 800 floating 2-piece and 3-piece), M15F-M30F (Class 150/300 flanged unibody floating), MM1F (multiport 3-way, 4-seat for diverting or mixing), MV1F (segmented V-ball for media with stringy properties in paper mills and paint polymers).
- Sesto Forged Ball Valves Made-to-order forged ball valves including floating, trunnion, cryogenic, severe service, and modular block & bleed configurations with thicker stems/body-walls/gaskets, precision machined sealing areas, and faster delivery than industry standard, with exotic materials available.
- Actuator Sizing Program Online sizing tool that allows customers to properly size actuators for specific valve and application requirements.
- Automation Assembly Services Factory assembly and testing of automated valve packages for use in process systems, including guidance in selecting valves, actuators, and related accessories, plus turn-key automation package delivery that combines products with assembly services to minimize installation time and simplify project sourcing.
Quantifiable outcome
- Patented dual travel stops allow up to ±10° adjustment for precise positioning
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Companies that use Max Air Technology
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Max Air Technology technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Max Air Technology partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- Emme Technology S.r.l.coreParent company and worldwide headquarters based in Italy. Emme Technology established in 1996 in Agrate Brianza (MB), Italy as engineering, design, and manufacturing base. Serves as worldwide headquarters and provides strategic direction for Max-Air Technology's global operations.
- Emme Technology (Asia Operations)coreAsian operations through Max-Air Technology Co. Ltd located in Jinan, China. Provides manufacturing and sales support for Asian markets.
- Rust Automation & Controls Inc.regionalWest region distributor headquartered in West Jordan, Utah. Covers Western United States for Max-Air Technology products.
- Eastern Industrial SuppliesregionalSoutheast region distributor covering southeastern United States for Max-Air Technology products.
- Professional Pump / Crane EngineeringregionalMidwest region distributor headquartered in Wisconsin (920-733-4425). Covers Midwest region for Max-Air Technology products.
- George E. Booth Co.regionalMidwest and Northeast region distributor (1-800-44-BOOTH). Covers multiple regions for Max-Air Technology products.
- Vector Controls & Automation GroupregionalMajor distributor covering South, Midwest, and Southwest regions with multiple locations including Pearland TX (HQ), Lake Jackson TX, Port Arthur TX, Plano TX, and Kansas City MO.
- Miller Mechanical SpecialtiesregionalMidwest region distributor with locations in Mendota Heights MN and Des Moines IA.
- Instrumentation And Controls LLCregionalWest region distributor covering Arizona for Max-Air Technology products.
- Accutrol LLCregionalSouth region distributor covering Louisiana for Max-Air Technology products.
- Field Instruments & Controls Inc.regionalPacific Northwest region distributor covering Washington and Oregon for Max-Air Technology products.
- Estabrook CorporationregionalNortheast region distributor covering New York and surrounding states for Max-Air Technology products.
- Eastern Controls Inc.regionalNortheast region distributor covering Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Virginia for Max-Air Technology products.
- TriNova Inc.regionalSoutheast region distributor covering Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida for Max-Air Technology products.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Max Air Technology competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Flowserve Corporation: Major manufacturer of industrial pumps, valves, seals, and actuation systems for oil & gas, chemical, power, and water markets. Overlaps with Max-Air's butterfly and ball valve portfolio in heavy industrial process control applications.
- Pentair (Flow & Filtration Solutions): Global water and industrial fluid solutions provider including valves, actuators, and controls for water, food & beverage, and industrial process markets. Comparable to Max-Air's resilient-seated butterfly valve and water/wastewater actuator offerings.
- IMI plc: UK-listed industrial engineering group with critical engineering and precision fluid control divisions serving process automation markets. Overlaps with Max-Air's pneumatic actuator and process valve portfolio in HVAC, pharma, food & beverage, and power.
- Crane Co. (Crane Valve Group): Diversified industrial manufacturer whose process flow segment includes cast and forged steel ball valves, butterfly valves, and actuators. Comparable to Max-Air's Sesto Valves brand in oil & gas, chemical, and general industrial ball valve markets.
- Emerson Electric (Fisher Controls): Global automation giant whose Fisher division supplies control valves, regulators, and actuators for the same process industries Max-Air targets. Competes broadly with Max-Air's Delta T and Sesto Valves brands on large-scale project bids.
Direct peers
- Velan Inc. Canadian-headquartered manufacturer of industrial steel valves including ball, butterfly, gate, globe, and check valves for severe service. Comparable to Max-Air in oil & gas, chemical, and power generation valve segments, particularly severe service and cryogenic applications.
- Bray International: US-headquartered manufacturer of butterfly, ball, and check valves plus pneumatic and electric actuators for industrial process control. Direct competitor to Max-Air's Delta T butterfly valve and rack/pinion actuator lines, particularly in water, HVAC, and chemical service.
- Samson Controls: German-based specialist in control valves, actuators, and positioners for process industries. Competes directly with Max-Air's positioner and electric/pneumatic actuator offerings, especially in chemical, petrochemical, and power generation.
- Rotork: UK-headquartered global specialist in electric and pneumatic valve actuators, positioners, and control systems for process industries. Directly comparable to Max-Air in product categories (rack and pinion, scotch yoke, electric actuators) and end markets (oil & gas, water, power, marine).
- Kinetrol: UK specialist in pneumatic rotary vane actuators, spring-return units, and control accessories for quarter-turn valves. Closely comparable niche competitor to Max-Air's rack-and-pinion and scotch yoke actuator lines in process and damper control applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Max Air Technology leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Max Air Technology subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Max Air Technology
What does Max Air Technology do?
Max-Air Technology designs, manufactures, and distributes pneumatic and electric actuators, butterfly valves, ball valves, solenoid valves, limit switches, positioners, manual gear operators, and mounting hardware for industrial process control. The company serves industries including chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, oil & gas, marine, data centers, power generation, and pulp & paper, providing turn-key automation packages with assembly services, sizing tools, and an industry-leading 3-year limited warranty across all four product brands (Max-Air, Max-Electric, Delta T, Sesto Valves).
Is Max Air Technology a public or private company?
Max Air Technology is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Max Air Technology founded?
Max Air Technology was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Max Air Technology based?
Max Air Technology is headquartered in Wentzville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Max Air Technology make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Automation Products Sales are the primary driver. The others are automation Services & Assembly and turn-key Automation Packages.
Who are Max Air Technology's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Flowserve Corporation, Pentair (Flow & Filtration Solutions), IMI plc, Crane Co. (Crane Valve Group) and Emerson Electric (Fisher Controls). Direct peers are Velan Inc., Bray International, Samson Controls, Rotork and Kinetrol.
Does Max Air Technology have an API?
No public API is recorded for Max Air Technology.
What industry is Max Air Technology in?
Max Air Technology's product category is Industrial Process Automation (Valves and Actuators). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAC, Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves), with a secondary code of IMAHAKAG, Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment. Its NAICS code is 332912 and its SIC code is 3569.