Midwest Control

What Midwest Control does

Midwest Control is a Wauconda, Illinois-based B2B e-commerce platform and component manufacturer serving industrial compressed air system operators, founded in 1986 and operating as a subsidiary of Intech Industries Inc. The company sells a catalog of more than 30 product categories — including condensate drains, ball valves, safety valves, tank kits, vibration pads, intake filters, gauges, manifolds, motor starters, and oil-water separators — with pressure ratings spanning roughly 200 to 6,000 PSI and certifications across UL, CE, CRN, CSA/CUS, FM, ISO 9001:2008, and RoHS. Two proprietary patented technologies anchor the offering: a vented auto drain port design for high-pressure brass ball valves and a zero air loss condensate drain architecture (ACT Series) that operates without electricity. Additional product lines include the MMD Series compact drains for reciprocating compressors up to 30 HP, the TEC Series microprocessor-based timer drains, the EVA Series vibration attenuation pads, and the ADV Series vented ball valves, supplemented by a co-distribution arrangement with WEG Electric Corp for IEC starters and motor control components.

The business model is direct-to-customer B2B sales through a proprietary e-commerce storefront with account-login purchasing, supplemented by toll-free phone support at (800) 304-5599. No public pricing is listed; customers create accounts to access pricing and place orders. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company's website, with secondary presence on LinkedIn and Facebook. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of industrial components, with seven proprietary sub-brands (ACT, EVA, ADV, Water Hog, Drain-All, MMD, TEC) providing product-line identity. The company employs between 1 and 10 people, operates exclusively in the domestic U.S. market based on available evidence, and has no disclosed funding, acquisition, or external investment history.

Name

Midwest Control

Legal name

Midwest Control an Intech Industries Inc Company

Website

https://midwest-control.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Midwest Control is a U.S. B2B e-commerce platform and component manufacturer selling proprietary condensate drains, valves, vibration pads, and related compressed air system components to industrial operators and maintenance buyers, operating as a subsidiary of Intech Industries Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compressed Air Components

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Compressed air components
• Pneumatic system parts
• Condensate drain valves
• Industrial ball valves
• Compressed air filtration

Headquarters

HQ city

Wauconda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Component Sales: Direct B2B sales of compressed air system components including condensate drains, ball valves, filters, gauges, tank kits, vibration pads, and related accessories. Products sold through e-commerce platform with various pressure ratings and certifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Midwest Control manufactures and sells proprietary compressed air system components through a B2B e-commerce platform, specializing in condensate drains (zero air loss and timer-operated), brass ball valves with vented auto drain ports, EVA vibration pads, tank kits, gauges, filters, regulators, lubricators, and related pneumatic accessories. Products support industrial maintenance, condensate management, pressure control, and vibration isolation across manufacturing and commercial compressed air applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACT Series: Zero Air Loss Drain product line for compressed air systems, designed for lubricated and oil-less compressors.
• EVA Vibration Pads
• ADV Series
• Water Hog
• Drain-All
• MMD Series
• TEC Series

Products and services

• ACT Series Zero Air Loss Condensate Drains Patented zero air loss condensate drain product line for lubricated and oil-less compressors. Fully automatic drains that operate without losing compressed air and require no electricity. UL and CE approved. Designed for industrial compressed air system condensate management.
• ADV Series Auto Drain Brass Ball Valves Patented vented auto drain port brass ball valves that relieve pressurized air downstream when the valve is closed, enabling safe maintenance. Models include high pressure 600 PSI CWP variants (ADVHP series). Only high pressure vented brass ball valves manufactured today. RoHS compliant, meets MSS SP-110 Standards.
• EVA Vibration Pads Extreme Vibration Attenuation pads using polymeric foam core laminated between high-grade industrial rubber with 90-degree rib rotation. Provide superior noise reduction and vibration damping for machinery isolation compared to cork. Available in sizes including 4"x4" (EVA4X4).
• MMD Series Compact Condensate Drains Compact zero air loss condensate drains for reciprocating and piston compressors up to 30 HP. Operates only when the compressor unloads, with no electricity required and no air loss. Includes MMD-5025 model.
• TEC Series Timer Drains Timer drains with motorized ball valves featuring microprocessor technology, including 10-channel pre-programmable cycles and non-clogging design with battery backup for power failure protection. Includes models DVBSO25 (1/4 FPT with integrated shut-off strainer). UL approved, IP65/NEMA 4 rated, UL Recognized, CE and CRN approved.
• Water Hog Zero Loss Condensate Drain Zero loss condensate drain powered by compressed air, designed for compressor applications up to 100 HP. Ideal for industrial compressed air system condensate management without electrical power requirements.
• Drain-All Volume Handler Drain Traps Zero air loss condensate drain traps for industrial applications. Manufactured under an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality System. Designed for high-volume condensate handling in industrial compressed air systems.
• Custom Tank Kits Custom-assembled tank kits bundling safety valves, gauges, ball valves, drains, strainers, and flex hoses for compressed air receiver applications. Pre-configured combinations such as TKG165-Q300FG-CSCC2 (165-300 PSI rated) feature UL, CSA/CUS and FM approved components with 600 PSI CWP / 150 WSP service ratings.
• WEG Electric Corp. Industrial Starters Reseller offering of WEG Electric Corp. IEC Starters (9-38 FLA and 40-105 FLA ranges), coils, and overload relays for industrial motor control applications, distributed through Midwest Control's website alongside its proprietary product lines.
• Safety Valves Safety valves and high capacity safety valves (SV HC) for compressed air systems, providing pressure relief for tanks, receivers, and pneumatic equipment. Part of Midwest Control's broader compressed air safety portfolio.
• Filters, Regulators and Lubricators (FRL) Compressed air treatment components including intake filters and silencers, oil water separators, and filters/regulators/lubricators (FRL) assemblies for industrial compressed air systems.
• Compressed Air Gauges and Manifolds Industrial gauges (ABS, dry, liquid, and temperature variants), gauge accessories, manifolds, and sight glasses for monitoring compressed air system pressure and fluid levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• No compressed air loss during condensate drainage
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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.

• WEG Electric Corp.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMidwest Control offers WEG Electric Corp. product offerings including IEC Starters (9-38 FLA, 40-105 FLA), coils, and overload relays for industrial motor control applications. WEG products are featured prominently on the Midwest Control website alongside their own product lines.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: National industrial MRO distributor serving maintenance and operations buyers across manufacturing facilities. Directly overlaps with Midwest Control on valves, gauges, pressure switches, filters, and other compressed air system components.
• Ingersoll Rand: Global compressor manufacturer that also sells a broad portfolio of aftermarket compressed air system components, valves, and filtration. Competitively adjacent to Midwest Control in supplying components into installed compressor systems.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Large US distributor of metalworking and maintenance supplies, with a significant offering in pneumatic and fluid power components. Competes with Midwest Control for the same industrial MRO wallet.
• Chicago Pneumatic: Compressor manufacturer and supplier of related pneumatic components and accessories for industrial customers. Comparable to Midwest Control on the compressed air aftermarket side, though with stronger direct ties to OEM compressor installations.
• McMaster-Carr: Dominant US industrial MRO distributor with a massive catalog of valves, fittings, gauges, and pneumatic accessories. Compares to Midwest Control on B2B e-commerce distribution of industrial components, though at vastly greater scale and SKU breadth.

Regional players

• Speed Air (Compressed Air Systems): Independent distributor of compressed air equipment, parts, and service in the US Midwest. Comparable to Midwest Control as a regional pneumatic parts and service provider serving industrial customers.

Direct peers

• Wilkerson (a brand of Aventics/Emerson): Established manufacturer of compressed air treatment and filtration components including condensate drains, dryers, and FRLs. Directly overlaps with Midwest Control's zero air loss drain and air preparation product lines.
• Parker Hannifin: Global manufacturer of motion and control technologies including pneumatic valves, FRLs, filters, and condensate management products. Closely comparable to Midwest Control on the pneumatic component manufacturing side, with overlapping product categories and industrial end markets.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest manufacturer of pneumatic components, with a deep catalog of valves, actuators, FRLs, and air preparation equipment. Comparable to Midwest Control as a pneumatic component specialist serving industrial OEMs and end users.
• Festo: Leading manufacturer of pneumatic automation and compressed air preparation components including valves, filters, regulators, and condensate drains. Directly competes in the same pneumatic component categories that anchor Midwest Control's catalog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/www.linkedin.com/in/midwest-control-intech-industries-co-69b951160

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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