Kaizen Controls and Automation

What Kaizen Controls and Automation does

Kaizen Controls and Automation is a privately held industrial equipment supplier and manufacturer's representative founded in 2021 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The company specializes in analytical instrumentation, process analyzers, and automation control systems for hazardous oil and gas environments, serving upstream, midstream, and downstream operators across Louisiana, Texas, the Gulf Coast, and the broader Southeast, Eastern, and Western United States. With a small team of fewer than 10 employees, Kaizen provides engineered measurement and control solutions to refineries, petrochemical plants, gas processing facilities, LNG infrastructure, and chlor-alkali producers.

The product portfolio centers on specialty gas analyzers (Applied Analytics OMA-300 UV-Vis, TLG-837 tail gas analyzer with its patented in-situ DEMISTER sampling probe, ARI RLGA Extreme intracavity Raman analyzer with patented intracavity Raman technology, and the APIX modular gas chromatograph), process analyzers (MODCON O2/H2/crude oil, H2S analyzers, BTU/calorimeters, continuous emissions monitoring systems), intrinsically safe flow and pressure controllers (Alicat IS-MAX series, Class I Div 1 certified, with Modbus RTU), and field instrumentation (Azbil flow and pressure, JMS temperature sensors and thermowells, Turtle Tough liquid analyzers, Current Instruments radar/ultrasonic level sensors, Buhler sample conditioning). These devices integrate into plant PLCs and SCADA systems via industrial protocols (Modbus RTU, 4-20 mA).

Kaizen operates a sales-led go-to-market model with regional sales managers covering the Southeast and Eastern U.S. (founder Bobby Singh) and the Gulf Coast and Western U.S. (Greg Brumfield), supported by an inside sales function. Revenue is generated through industrial equipment sales, technical and product training (including specialized sulphur recovery unit training), troubleshooting, startup support, and turnkey analyzer integration services. Pricing is quote-based via direct sales contact, and the company relies on a network of 11 technology partners rather than proprietary manufacturing. The company is founder-controlled, with no disclosed external investors, and the founder has been active in process automation since 2007.

Name

Kaizen Controls and Automation

Legal name

Kaizen Controls and Automation

Website

https://kaizen-ca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kaizen Controls and Automation is a Baton Rouge-based manufacturer's representative and distributor of industrial process analyzers, flow controllers, and field instrumentation for upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operators across the Gulf Coast, Eastern, and Western United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Process Analytical Instrumentation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC), Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

Keywords

• Process gas analyzers
• Industrial flow measurement
• Hazardous area instrumentation
• Continuous emissions monitoring
• Sulfur recovery analyzers

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial automation equipment including flow meters, gas analyzers, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, and related instrumentation to upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas markets.
2. Technical Services: Product training and specialized training for Sulphur Recovery Units within refineries, troubleshooting, and start-up support services.
3. Turnkey Integration: Custom analyzer system integration services combining specialist knowledge to create solutions that meet individual demands and fit into existing infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kaizen Controls and Automation is a manufacturer's representative and value-added distributor of process analyzers, measurement instruments, and automation control devices for hazardous industrial environments. The company sells flow meters, gas analyzers, pressure and temperature sensors, level measurement devices, sample conditioning systems, and liquid analyzers sourced from partner manufacturers, and complements these with technical services and turnkey analyzer integration. Its primary focus is oil and gas upstream, midstream, and downstream operations across Louisiana, Texas, and the Gulf Coast, with applications spanning sulfur recovery, emissions monitoring, custody transfer, and process optimization.

Product overview

Kaizen Controls and Automation is an industrial equipment supplier and value-added reseller offering a comprehensive portfolio of process analyzers, measurement instruments, and control devices for the oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, and chemical industries. The portfolio centers on specialty gas analyzers (Applied Analytics OMA-300 UV-Vis, TLG-837 Tail Gas Analyzer, APIX Modular GC, ARI RLGA Extreme Raman, Tec5 Raman), process analyzers (MODCON O2/H2/Crude Oil, H2S analyzers, chlorine analyzers, flash point analyzers, BTU/calorimeters, CEMS), flow and pressure controllers (Alicat IS-MAX intrinsically safe mass flow and pressure controllers), and liquid/level/temperature sensors (Turtle Tough, Current Instruments, Azbil, JMS Southeast). Products are integrated via industrial protocols (Modbus RTU, 4-20mA) with PLCs and SCADA systems. The company also provides turnkey integration services combining hardware, sample conditioning systems (Buhler), and shelter solutions into complete analyzer packages. Key application areas include sulfur recovery units (SRU), emissions monitoring, custody transfer, process optimization, and hazardous area safety compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied Analytics OMA-300 UV-Vis Process Analyzer Fiber-optic UV-Vis spectrophotometer for continuous measurement of chemical concentrations and physical properties correlated from a 200-800nm spectrum, used for emissions monitoring, tail gas analysis, and process control in refineries and petrochemical facilities.
• Applied Analytics TLG-837 Tail Gas/Air Demand Analyzer Patented in-situ DEMISTER sampling probe with full-spectrum UV-Vis spectrophotometer for Claus process tail gas analysis; continuously measures H2S, SO2, COS, and CS2 concentrations and outputs an Air Demand control signal for sulfur recovery optimization.
• APIX Modular Gas Chromatograph Nano-Electro-Mechanical System (NEMS) detector-based modular gas chromatograph with ultra-fast analysis of hydrocarbons, sulfur species, and VOCs, in a compact design without carrier gas dependency for emissions and product quality applications.
• ARI RLGA Extreme Intracavity Raman Analyzer Intra-cavity Raman spectroscopy analyzer measuring up to 16 gas species simultaneously across up to 8 process streams with 1-second measurements, using the proprietary ValvePack for automated stream switching and calibration in chemical production, SMR, ammonia, SRUs, and refining applications.
• Oxygen Measurement Technologies (Zirconia, Paramagnetic, TDLAS) Multiple oxygen measurement technologies including zirconia-based sensors for high-temperature combustion control, paramagnetic analyzers for fast-response pharmaceutical and gas blending applications, and TDLAS for low-maintenance stack gas monitoring.
• H2S Gas Analyzers (UV, GC, TDLAS, Raman) Hydrogen sulfide analyzers using UV spectroscopy, gas chromatography, TDLAS, and Raman spectroscopy technologies for upstream wellhead monitoring, midstream pipeline custody transfer, and downstream refining applications.
• MODCON O2 Analyzer (MOD-1040) Direct in-pipeline oxygen analyzer with fluorescence-based sensing technology, measuring at pressures up to 200 bar with a sub-5-second T90 response time and 0.01% O2 resolution, with IECEx, ATEX, and SIL-2 certification.
• MODCON Hydrogen Analyzer (MOD-1060) Real-time in-line hydrogen analyzer measuring from low ppm to 100% concentrations at pressures up to 200 bar, with thermal conductivity sensing, ultra-fast sub-30ms T90 response, and SIL-2 rating for critical safety applications.
• MODCON 4140 Crude Oil Analyzer Real-time fiber-optic NIR analyzer measuring crude oil properties including density, viscosity, sulfur, salt, and distillation cuts directly from pipelines or tanks, with a remote sensor design suitable for hazardous area installation.
• Alicat IS-MAX Intrinsically Safe Mass Flow Controller Intrinsically safe mass flow controller certified for Class I Div 1/Zone 0 hazardous locations, with flow accuracy to plus or minus 0.4% of reading, 128 pre-loaded gas calibrations, and multivariable measurement (volumetric, mass flow, pressure, temperature, humidity, dew point) over Modbus RTU.
• Alicat IS-MAX Intrinsically Safe Pressure Controller Intrinsically safe pressure controller for Class 1 Div 1 locations with accuracy to plus or minus 0.125% of full scale, 10,000:1 turndown ratio, and support for absolute, gauge, or differential pressure measurement and control.
• BARTEC P700 and RVP-4 Vapor Pressure Analyzers Online physical property analyzers for vapor pressure measurement in refineries, LNG facilities, and LPG/condensate operations; the BARTEC P700 correlates with ASTM standards, and the RVP-4 measures gasoline, NGL, and crude oil properties per ASTM D5191 and D6378.
• Continuous Flash Point Analyzers Continuous flash point monitoring analyzers for real-time detection of light-end contamination in diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, naphtha, and gasoline blending components, supporting safety and regulatory compliance.
• RKI OHC-800 BTU/Calorimeter Analyzer Explosion-proof BTU/calorimeter with solid-state optical sensors for pipeline energy-based transactions, power plant combustion control, and process plant blending optimization, with T90 response under 5 seconds.
• Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) Hot-wet sampling CEMS combining the OMA-300 UV-Vis analyzer, RKI OHC-800 gas detection, and APIX Modular GC for comprehensive emissions monitoring and EPA compliance reporting for refineries, chemical plants, and power facilities.
• Chlorine Production Gas Analyzers Continuous gas-phase measurement systems for chlorine production facilities monitoring Cl2, H2O, H2, O2, N2, and NCl3, supporting chlor-alkali operations safety and product quality.
• Turtle Tough Liquid Analyzers (pH/ORP, DO, Conductivity, Turbidity) Solid-state ion-selective and optical sensors for harsh industrial environments, including pH/ORP probes, optical dissolved oxygen sensors, conductivity sensors, turbidity sensors, and ion-specific analyzers (fluoride, ammonia, chlorine).
• Current Instruments Level Sensors (Radar, Ultrasonic) Non-contact radar and ultrasonic level transmitters for liquid level measurement in industrial tank applications; the iRADAR 100 uses 80GHz radar with 4-20mA output and HART communication, and the iSONIC LT MAX uses ultrasonic sonar for sealed container applications.
• Azbil and Current Instruments Flow Meters (Magnetic, Vortex, Coriolis, Ultrasonic) Complete flow measurement portfolio including electromagnetic magmeters, vortex flow meters, Coriolis mass flow meters, and clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters for liquids and gases across industrial applications.
• Azbil Pressure Transmitters and Sensors Differential pressure, remote seal, flange-mounted, and gauge pressure transmitters with long-term stability, fast response times, and wide measurement ranges for process control applications.
• JMS Southeast Temperature Sensors and Thermowells Thermocouples, RTDs, and thermowells including ASME PTC 19.3-TW-compliant Swiftywell flanged thermowells, multipoint flexible thermocouples with Safety Containment Chamber, and the SwiftyCalc wake frequency calculator, backed by a 24-hour Swifty Sensor Service.
• JMS SwiftyCalc Thermowell Design Software Free wake frequency calculation tool per ASME PTC 19.3-TW, generating instant pass/fail reports, comparing multiple thermowell designs, calculating theoretical maximum insertion lengths and flow rates, and integrating with JMS Southeast ordering.
• Buhler Sample Conditioning Systems Complete sample conditioning portfolio including gas sampling probes (GAS 222.11, GAS 222.20 EX), sample gas pumps (P1.1, P4.83), gas coolers (TC-MIDI+, TC-Standard+), and modular sample conditioning panels (MSCP), designed for 24/7 continuous duty in harsh industrial environments.
• Turnkey Analyzer Integration Services Full integration services combining analyzers, sample systems, shelters, and controls into complete turnkey solutions, drawing on specialist knowledge to deliver custom solutions that fit current procedures and space requirements.
• Current Instruments Gas Detection Systems (iGAS Safe 100, GasSAFE 200) Multi-sensor gas detector/transmitter systems for hazardous area monitoring; the iGAS Safe 100 supports up to 3 analog and digital sensors, and the GasSAFE 200 is designed for harsh environment industrial applications with 4-20mA, RS-485/Modbus, and relay outputs.
• Tec5 Raman Analyzer Raman spectroscopy analyzer for non-contact analysis of gases, liquids, and solids using an element-specific technique for classification and quantification of various substances and materials, available in Class 1 Div 2 configurations.
• Phosgene Analyzers (Applied Analytics) Remote sample systems for phosgene measurement using fiber optic isolation of process fluids from electronics; measures COCl2, CO, and Cl2 simultaneously, with custom Hastelloy and fluoropolymer sample conditioning for corrosive service.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alicat ScientificcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for intrinsically safe mass flow controllers, pressure controllers, and multivariable instruments certified for Class I Div 1 hazardous locations. Products include IS-MAX and IS-Pro series for use in explosive atmospheres.
• Applied AnalyticscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for UV-Vis process analyzers including OMA-300 and TLG-837 Tail Gas/Air Demand Analyzer with remote measurement capabilities and fiber optic design for hazardous environments.
• ARI (Analytical Radiology Instruments)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for RLGA Extreme and RLGA Lab Intracavity Raman Analyzers capable of multi-stream, multi-component measurement of up to 16 gas species simultaneously.
• Buhler TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for sample gas pumps, gas coolers, sample probes, and modular sample conditioning systems for analyzer applications.
• Current InstrumentationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for iRADAR 100 non-contact radar level transmitters, iSONIC MAX ultrasonic level gauges, iCOR 2400 Coriolis mass flow meters, and iGAS Safe gas detection systems.
• JMS SoutheastcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for temperature sensors, thermowells, Swifty Sensor Service (24-hour delivery), and SwiftyCalc wake frequency calculation tool for ASME PTC 19.3-TW compliance.
• Modcon SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for MOD-1040 Oxygen Analyzer, MOD-1060 Hydrogen Analyzer, MOD-4140 Crude Oil Analyzer, and Beacon-3000 NIR analyzer for various process measurement applications.
• Turtle ToughcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for rugged pH/ORP probes, dissolved oxygen sensors, conductivity sensors, turbidity sensors, and ion-specific analyzers (fluoride, ammonia, chlorine) for harsh industrial environments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process instrumentation manufacturing (flow, level, pressure, temperature, analytics). Competes with Kaizen at the customer wallet level on direct accounts, while also serving as the type of manufacturer partner Kaizen represents for non-listed brands.
• MRC Global: Public PVF (pipe, valves, fittings) and industrial supply distributor focused on the energy sector. Comparable as an O&G-anchored industrial distribution platform, though with a different product mix (PVF rather than analyzers).
• Honeywell Process Solutions: Major process automation and instrumentation business within Honeywell, offering analyzers, controls, and integrated process solutions to refining and petrochemical operators. Competes at the high end of the analyzer market that Kaizen also serves via channel partners.
• AMETEK Process & Analytical Instruments: Public manufacturer of process analytical instruments, including gas analyzers and emissions monitoring solutions used in refineries, petrochemical, and power generation. Directly overlaps with several of Kaizen's gas analyzer categories (CEMS, O2, H2S).
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Public industrial distribution company (~$4B revenue) covering bearings, fluid power, and industrial products across a national footprint. Adjacent in business model (industrial distribution) but broader and less O&G-analytics-specialized than Kaizen.
• Process Insights: Holding company aggregating process analytical instrument brands including ARI (Raman analyzers) and Applied Analytics (UV-Vis). Notable because two of Kaizen's core technology partners sit under this umbrella, creating both a supply relationship and a potential channel-competition dynamic.
• DXP Enterprises: Public industrial distribution company (~$1.7B revenue) serving oil & gas and general industrial markets with rotating equipment, bearings, and process equipment. Larger-scale rep/distributor serving overlapping end customers with broader scope and deeper field service capabilities.
• Emerson Automation Solutions: Major instrumentation manufacturer (Rosemount, Micro Motion, Daniel) with extensive direct-sales coverage of oil & gas and process industries. Overlaps with Kaizen's offering at the end-customer level for flow, pressure, and analytical measurement.
• Distribution One (formerly SunSource): Industrial distribution platform serving fluid power, motion control, and process instrumentation customers across the US. Comparable as a multi-channel industrial distributor addressing similar end markets with broader scope.

Direct peers

• John H. Carter Company: Long-standing industrial equipment distributor and manufacturer's representative serving the Gulf Coast refining, petrochemical, and oil & gas markets with process instrumentation, valves, and automation. Closest comparable in business model (rep + distributor), geography (Gulf Coast), and product portfolio focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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