What Koch-Glitsch does

Koch-Glitsch, LP is a Wichita, Kansas-headquartered designer, engineer, manufacturer, installer, and servicer of mass transfer and phase separation equipment used in industrial process plants. The company, founded in 1945 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Engineered Solutions (ultimately owned by Koch, Inc.), employs 1,001-5,000 people and sells a portfolio spanning trays, structured and random packings, tower internals, mist elimination systems, liquid-liquid separation equipment, reactor technologies, and mechanical retrofit technologies, supported by the proprietary KG-TOWER simulation software and in-house Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) capabilities.

Its commercial organization operates as a global direct enterprise field-sales model with regional offices and 24/7 emergency hotlines across North & South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific & India, China, and Canada. Revenue is generated via three streams: (1) hardware sales of proprietary mass transfer and separation equipment under long-standing brands such as FLEXIPRO, FLEXITRAY, SUPERFLUX, SUPERFRAC, FLEXIPAC, INTALOX ULTRA, DEMISTER, VORSOMAX, KATAMAX, and OMNI-FIT; (2) engineering and custom solutions including custom fabrication, CFD-driven design, and process optimization; and (3) installation, turnaround, and 24/7 field service support. Publicly disclosed pricing is limited to the Mass Transfer School training program ($2,995-$3,590 per participant); industrial equipment and engineering services are quote-based.

Koch-Glitsch serves refining (CDU, VDU, FCC, coker main fractionator), petrochemical (ammonia, styrene, ethylene, PTA), specialty chemical (amines, flavors and fragrances, corrosive chemicals, MDI/TDI, polysilicon, semiconductor wet chemicals), natural gas (LNG, demethanizer), upstream oil and gas, environmental sustainability (carbon capture, direct lithium extraction, SAF, ethanol/renewable fuels), pharmaceutical, and food and beverage end markets. The company maintains ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications through Koch Engineered Solutions and operates the Mass Transfer School training program, IACET-accredited for continuing education units.

Name

Koch-Glitsch

Legal name

Koch-Glitsch, LP

Website

https://koch-glitsch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Koch-Glitsch is a Wichita-based, Koch Engineered Solutions-owned designer and manufacturer of proprietary mass transfer and phase separation equipment (trays, packings, mist eliminators, tower internals) and supporting simulation software, sold via global direct enterprise sales to refineries, petrochemical plants, specialty chemical producers, and LNG, environmental, and process industry operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mass Transfer and Separation Equipment

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Field Treating & Separation (Heater Treaters, Separators, LACT) (EUALACAI)

Keywords

• Mass transfer equipment
• Phase separation technology
• Distillation columns
• Tower internals
• Process engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

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

Revenue model

1. Mass Transfer Equipment Sales: Sale of proprietary mass transfer equipment including trays, structured and random packings, tower internals, mist eliminators, and reactor technologies for refineries, petrochemical plants, and other process industries
2. Engineering and Custom Solutions: Custom engineering services including design, fabrication, and deployment of high-performance mass transfer equipment. Services include computational fluid dynamics analysis, tower services, and performance optimization.
3. Installation and Service Support: Installation services, field services, turnaround support, and 24/7 operational support including replacement parts and emergency hotlines

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Koch-Glitsch designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs mass transfer and phase separation equipment for industrial process columns. Its portfolio includes distillation trays, structured and random packings, tower internals, mist eliminators, liquid-liquid separation equipment, reactor internals, and proprietary simulation software (KG-TOWER). The company complements equipment sales with custom engineering, CFD analysis, installation, turnaround support, and a recurring training program (Mass Transfer School).

Product overview

Koch-Glitsch is a subsidiary of Koch Engineered Solutions that provides engineering, manufacturing, installation, and service support for mass transfer and phase separation solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into core product lines (Trays, Structured & Random Packings, Tower Internals, Mist Elimination, Liquid-Liquid Separations, Reactor Technologies, and Mechanical Technologies), each comprising multiple branded sub-products such as FLEXIPRO®, FLEXITRAY®, FLEXIPAC®, INTALOX® ULTRA, DEMISTER®, and VORSOMAX® series. These products are complemented by specialized solutions (Dividing Wall Column Technology, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Montz Process Plants, Modular Systems, Anti-Fouling, Solvent Recovery, Alcohol Processes, Performance Optimization) and services (Tower Services, Turnaround Services, Digital Services including KG-TOWER® simulation software, and Mass Transfer School training program). The product portfolio serves key markets including refining, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, natural gas, environmental sustainability (carbon capture), pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and upstream oil and gas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trays (Product Line) Comprehensive line of mass transfer trays for distillation and absorption columns, including valve trays and fractionating trays (FLEXIPRO, FLEXITRAY, MINIVALVE, PROVALVE, SUPERFLUX, SUPERFRAC, Montz THORMANN, ULTRA-FRAC) for refineries, petrochemical plants, and other process industries.
• Structured & Random Packings Extensive range of structured and random packings (FLEXIPAC CP, INTALOX ULTRA, PROFLUX, Montz-Pak, BETA RING, CASCADE MINI-RINGS, FLEXIGRID, FLEXIRING, GOODLOE, HY-PAK) for optimized mass transfer in packed towers serving refining, petrochemical, natural gas, and specialty chemical applications.
• Tower Internals Comprehensive tower internal components including high-performance liquid distributors, redistributors, support grids, and INTALOX Packed Tower Systems for packed tower assemblies.
• Mist Elimination Equipment Comprehensive mist elimination solutions including DEMISTER, DEMISTER-PLUS, FLEXICHEVRON, VORSOMAX, FLEXIFIBER, and YORK-EVENFLOW devices for removing entrained liquid droplets from vapor and gas streams in process equipment.
• Liquid-Liquid Separations Engineered solutions for separation of immiscible liquids, including coalescers and separation vessels for process industries.
• Reactor Technologies Technologies for reactive distillation and catalytic processes, including KATAMAX reactive distillation structured packing combining reaction and separation in a single unit.
• Mechanical Technologies Mechanical solutions for tower and vessel applications, including OMNI-FIT technology that adapts new equipment to existing vessel dimensions during retrofits.
• KG-TOWER Simulation Software Advanced simulation software for design and performance optimization of mass transfer and phase separation equipment, supporting hydraulic evaluations for trays, packings, and mist eliminators, with PRO/II integration.
• Dividing Wall Column Technology Engineering solution implementing dividing wall column technology for improved energy efficiency in distillation processes.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis Engineering analysis service using CFD simulation to optimize equipment design, validate retrofits, and resolve separation challenges for process columns and vessels.
• Montz Process Plants Complete process plant solutions based on Montz distillation technology for specialized industrial applications.
• Modular Systems Pre-engineered modular solutions for rapid deployment of mass transfer equipment in process plants.
• Performance Optimization Services Engineering services to optimize existing mass transfer equipment performance and throughput, including anti-fouling, solvent recovery, and alcohol process solutions.
• Tower Services Expert tower and vessel field services including inspection, maintenance, and performance evaluation for process columns.
• Turnaround Services Rapid turnaround support for planned and emergency shutdown maintenance of process columns and mass transfer equipment, with 24/7 emergency hotline coverage globally.
• Mass Transfer School Training Program Hands-on training program for engineers and plant personnel covering mass transfer equipment and operations, offered twice yearly at the Wichita, KS headquarters. Includes prerequisite online course (KG151), 4-day foundational course (KG178 at $2,995/participant), and optional 5th-day advanced troubleshooting course (KG210 at $3,590/participant for combined package). IACET accredited with CEU credits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18% increase in production capacity for amine absorber upgrade case study
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature15 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Koch Engineered SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoch-Glitsch is part of Koch Engineered Solutions, bringing the strength of a diverse network of businesses, each with deep technical expertise. This partnership provides access to innovative technologies, tailored solutions, and a dedicated team focused on creating long-term value.
• International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKESI (Koch Engineered Solutions Institute) is an authorized provider member of IACET, offering programs that comply with ANSI/IACET standards. This accreditation allows Koch-Glitsch to award CEUs (Continuing Education Units) to participants who successfully complete their training courses.
• Hyatt Regency Downtown WichitaminorOthersPreferred hotel partner for Wichita training courses, offering exclusive group rates of $145/night with daily breakfast and shuttle service to training headquarters.
• Hilton Garden Inn Downtown WichitaminorOthersPreferred hotel partner for Wichita training courses, offering exclusive group rates of $142/night with daily breakfast and shuttle service to training headquarters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sulzer: Swiss industrial group with a ChemTech division that designs and manufactures mass transfer, separation, and mixing equipment for the same refining, petrochemical, and gas-processing customers; competes head-on with Koch-Glitsch on trays, packings, and internals.
• Amistco Separation Products: Specialty supplier of mist eliminators, vane packs, and liquid-liquid coalescer internals to process industries; competes in the same niche tower-internal categories as Koch-Glitsch.
• Kimre: U.S. manufacturer of mist elimination, gas cooling, and air pollution control equipment; competes with Koch-Glitsch's DEMISTER, DEMISTER-PLUS, and FLEXICHEVRON mist elimination product lines.
• Raschig GmbH: German specialty manufacturer of tower internals, structured and random packings, and trays founded in the same era as Koch-Glitsch; one of the longest-established direct competitors in mass transfer equipment.
• Brentwood Industries: U.S. manufacturer of mist eliminators, tower packings, and cooling tower components serving refining, petrochemical, and power customers; closely overlaps Koch-Glitsch's mist elimination and packing product lines.
• Lantec Products: Specialty tower-internal and mist elimination manufacturer competing for the same specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, and food/beverage separations work where Koch-Glitsch also operates.
• GTC Technology US: Process technology and mass transfer company supplying structured packings, trays, and full distillation column solutions for refining, petrochemical, and gas processing – directly comparable technology portfolio to Koch-Glitsch.
• ProSep: Upstream-focused separation equipment and produced-water treatment supplier; overlaps Koch-Glitsch's 'Upstream Oil & Gas' segment on water injection and oil & gas processing applications.
• Munters: Global mist elimination and humidity-control specialist; directly competes in mist eliminators, demister pads, and phase separation internals sold to refining and process-industry customers.

Broad incumbents

• Pfaudler Group: Larger, publicly listed process-equipment manufacturer (glass-lined reactors, mixing, separation, and services) serving chemical, pharmaceutical, and food customers; overlaps Koch-Glitsch in mass transfer/phase separation but is a broader portfolio incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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