PKG Equipment

What PKG Equipment does

PKG Equipment Inc. is a privately held, family-owned custom industrial process equipment manufacturer founded in 1969 in East Rochester, New York, and now headquartered at 367 Paul Rd. in a 50,000-square-foot Rochester facility. The company designs, fabricates, and installs wet and dry process equipment for industrial customers across plating and surface finishing, chemical manufacturing, steel manufacturing, pharmaceutical and beverage processing, municipal water and wastewater, and education/research. Core product lines include skid-mounted modular process systems, plating and anodizing equipment (turnkey finishing systems, wet benches, racks, baskets, and fixtures), pollution control equipment (ventilation systems, waste treatment systems, and wastewater evaporators), and process and storage tanks spanning ASME-code pressure vessels, carbon/stainless/specialty steel tanks, plastic (polypropylene, PVC, CPVC, PVDF, Teflon) tanks, rotationally molded polyethylene tanks, and fiberglass tanks. Supporting capabilities include lining and coating services (Koroseal, Rhino Linings, plastisol, titanium, and lead), plastic and metal fabrication, CNC routing, and distribution of third-party parts and supplies.

The firm's underlying technology stack centers on proprietary fabrication methods rather than software: PKG was the third U.S. company and first in New York to operate German butt welding and forming machines (DVS 2208-1 compliant, capable of 90-degree corners up to 2 inches thick), and it holds exclusive authorization for HY-PRO flame-retardant clad polypropylene and a Miller submerged-arc welding system producing x-ray-quality welds. Regulatory credentials include ASME Section VIII Division 1 U-stamp with National Board registration, ASME Section IX welder qualifications, ASTM C1147 plastic fabricator qualifications, UL 508A control panel certification, API Standard 650, and NSF/ANSI 61 for potable-water-contact tanks. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time custom equipment sales and professional fabrication/coating services, with no public pricing, no SaaS or recurring software model, and a quote-based enterprise field-sales motion. End-customer projects disclosed publicly include Monroe Plating (electroplating line), Pennsylvania American Water (5,600-gallon polypropylene tank), The Art Institute of Chicago and Rochester Institute of Technology (wet bench systems), and long-tenured industrial accounts Eastman Kodak, Xerox, and Bausch & Lomb, all customers since 1969. The company employs more than 40 people and is owned and operated by the second generation of the Pontarelli family (Stephen, President; Maria and Carla).

Name

PKG Equipment

Legal name

PKG Equipment Inc.

Website

https://pkgequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PKG Equipment is a family-owned, Rochester, NY-based custom manufacturer founded in 1969 that designs, fabricates, and installs industrial process equipment — plating systems, tanks, pollution control, and lining services — for chemical, pharmaceutical, water, steel, and surface finishing customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL), Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Industrial process equipment
• Plating and anodizing equipment
• Pollution control systems
• Process storage tanks
• Industrial coating services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Equipment Fabrication: Design, fabrication, and installation of custom industrial process equipment including skid mounted systems, plating/anodizing equipment, pollution control equipment, tanks, and material handling systems. Equipment is custom fabricated to meet individual customer requirements.
2. Coating and Lining Services: Industrial coating and lining services including Koroseal lining, Rhino lining, titanium and lead lining, and plastisol coating for tanks, process vessels, plating racks, and containment areas.
3. Fabrication Services: Plastic fabrication, metal fabrication, CNC routing, machining, assembly, painting, piping, and field service/repair services.
4. Parts and Supplies Distribution: Distribution of parts and supplies from leading vendors including pumps, filters, heaters, tanks, rectifiers, and plating equipment components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PKG Equipment designs, fabricates, and installs custom industrial process equipment including skid-mounted process systems, plating and anodizing equipment, pollution control (ventilation and wastewater treatment) systems, process and storage tanks, material handling and batching equipment, and industrial lining and coating services. Equipment is custom-manufactured in-house using plastic fabrication, metal fabrication, CNC routing, and specialized welding capabilities, then delivered as turnkey systems for industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, pharmaceutical, chemical, steel, and water treatment.

Product overview

PKG Equipment Inc. is a custom industrial process equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of wet and dry process equipment. Its core product lines span Skid Mounted Process Systems (modular, pre-assembled systems for blending, filtration, heating, pumping, and cooling), Plating & Anodizing Equipment (including Finishing Systems, Wet Benches, and Racks, Baskets & Fixtures), Pollution Control Equipment (Ventilation Systems, Waste Treatment Systems, and Wastewater Evaporators), and Process & Storage Tanks (ASME Code Pressure Vessels, Carbon/Steel/Specialty Metal Tanks, Plastic Tanks, Rotationally Molded Polyethylene Tanks, Fiberglass/FRP Tanks, and Drop-In Tank Liners). Supporting services include Lining/Coating Services (Koroseal, Rhino Lining, Plastisol, Titanium & Lead), Material Handling & Batching Equipment, CNC Routing Services, Plastic Fabrication, Metal Fabrication, and Accessories/Parts Distribution. All offerings are custom-designed, fabricated, and installed to individual customer specifications with in-house capabilities across plastic and metal fabrication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skid Mounted Process Systems Custom modular industrial process systems designed, fabricated, and installed for blending, filtration, monitoring, chemical feed, heating, pumping, and cooling applications. Systems are pre-assembled and pre-tested with single connection points for mechanical and electrical integration to reduce field installation labor.
• Plating & Anodizing Equipment Custom-manufactured plating and anodizing equipment including wet benches, sinks, finishing systems, and racks, baskets, and fixtures for rack and barrel processes. Serves aerospace, electronics, and industrial finishing applications requiring turnkey finishing systems.
• Pollution Control Equipment Industrial ventilating and wastewater treatment equipment for chemical manufacturers, plating facilities, steel manufacturers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, including design, fabrication, installation, and start-up services. Encompasses ventilation systems, waste treatment systems, and wastewater evaporators.
• Process & Storage Tanks Industrial tank design and fabrication for above ground storage, secondary containment, waste treatment, chemical processing, and plating line applications. Available in carbon steel, stainless steel, fiberglass, and plastic materials including ASME code pressure vessels, specialty metal tanks, plastic tanks, rotationally molded polyethylene tanks, FRP tanks, and drop-in liners.
• Lining/Coating Services Industrial coating and lining services including Koroseal lining, Rhino Linings, titanium and lead lining, and plastisol coating for tanks, process vessels, plating racks, and containment areas used in surface finishing and chemical processing.
• Material Handling & Batching Equipment Custom industrial material handling and batching equipment including mechanical and pneumatic conveyors, screw conveyors/feeders, diverters, bucket elevators, rotary distributors, gravity chutes, storage hoppers, bins, and weighing/feeding equipment for granular and powder-based materials.
• CNC Routing Services 3-axis CNC routing services using a Thermwood router with a 5' x 10' table routing up to 2" thick plastic or wood materials, supporting 2D cutting, drilling, milling, mold making, and part trimming with Autocad file acceptance.
• Plastic Fabrication Custom plastic fabrication including thermal and mechanical design, prototyping, machine butt welding, heat forming, extrusion welding, hot gas welding, Koroseal lining, CNC routing, thermoforming, field welding, and installation for tanks, fume hoods, ductwork, and process skids.
• Metal Fabrication Custom metal fabrication using carbon steel, stainless steel, specialty alloys, copper, and aluminum including milling, turning, sheet forming, shearing, ASME-certified welding (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, orbital, submerged arc), and finishing for tanks, platforms, catwalks, machine guards, and process skids.
• Accessories, Parts, and Supplies Distribution of industrial equipment parts and supplies including anode bags/baskets, pumps, filters, heaters, controls, plating barrels, spin dryers, rectifiers, chillers, ultrasonic equipment, flexible liners, filter presses, clarifiers, sludge dryers, molded polyethylene tanks, blowers, and fume scrubbers from leading vendors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces field installation labor through pre-assembled modular skid systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Roberts Chemical Co., Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 April 2011Strategic alliance formed in 2011 with Roberts Chemical Co., Inc. of Attleboro, Massachusetts, a full service chemical distributor for the Northeastern U.S. PKG Equipment represents Roberts Chemical Co. and Roberts Chemical Co. distributes PKG Equipment covering the east coast from Maine to Virginia. The partnership combines equipment and chemical capabilities to provide customers with total surface finishing packages.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Technic Inc. Technic manufactures plating chemistry and equipment for electronics and industrial finishing, directly overlapping with PKG's plating/anodizing equipment and finishing system lines. It serves the same surface-finishing customer base with both chemistry and engineered systems.
• Process Technology Inc. Process Technology manufactures electric immersion heaters, heat exchangers, and temperature control equipment for plating, anodizing, and chemical processing lines. PKG integrates similar heating and filtration components into its wet process skids, making them a comparable supplier to the same finishing customers.
• ESMA Incorporated: ESMA designs and builds automated plating, cleaning, and ultrasonic finishing systems for industrial customers, mirroring PKG's automated rack/barrel plating lines and wet bench offerings. Both serve aerospace, electronics, and medical finishing end markets.
• Poly Processing Company: Poly Processing engineers cross-linked polyethylene chemical storage tanks with secondary containment for industrial water treatment and chemical processing, directly competing with PKG's rotationally molded polyethylene tank and FRP tank product lines.
• Calfran Industries: Calfran manufactures custom plastic tanks, vessels, and process equipment using polypropylene, PVDF, and other thermoplastics with custom fabrication services. PKG's plastic tank, plastic fabrication, and lining businesses target the same corrosive chemical handling applications.
• Paul Mueller Company: Paul Mueller fabricates stainless steel process equipment, tanks, and custom industrial vessels for chemical, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical customers. PKG's stainless and specialty metal tank fabrication, ASME pressure vessels, and process systems address overlapping process industry needs.
• Vulcanium Metals International: Vulcanium custom-fabricates titanium, tantalum, zirconium, and other reactive metal process equipment for chemical, pharmaceutical, and mining customers. PKG's titanium and lead lining services and specialty metal tank fabrication compete for the same high-corrosion applications.
• Hayward Gordon: Hayward Gordon manufactures process pumps, mixers, and engineered process equipment for chemical, mining, water, and wastewater applications. PKG's skid-mounted process systems with integrated pumping, mixing, and filtration functions compete with Hayward Gordon's packaged process systems.
• Containment Solutions: Containment Solutions designs and manufactures fiberglass-reinforced plastic and steel underground/aboveground storage tanks for petroleum, water, and industrial chemical applications. Both firms compete for industrial storage tank customers requiring corrosion-resistant custom engineered vessels.

Broad incumbents

• De Nora: De Nora is a global incumbent in industrial water treatment electrodes, electrochemical systems, and surface finishing equipment. PKG's wastewater treatment, ventilation, and plating equipment lines sit in De Nora's broader portfolio and serve the same regulated industrial end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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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