Airtech Vacuum

What Airtech Vacuum does

Airtech Vacuum Inc., founded in 1982 and headquartered in Rutherford, New Jersey, is a full-line manufacturer of vacuum pumps, regenerative blowers, and compressor systems. The company's product portfolio spans the principal gas-moving technologies — oil-flooded and dry rotary vane pumps (L-Series, KRF, ATV), regenerative blowers (3BA plus 3BA1002 DC variable-speed variants), liquid ring pumps (3AL self-contained, 3AV), rotary claw pumps/compressors (VCX/PCX), oil-less reciprocating compressors (CIT, SDU), vacuum boosters (AC), dry piston pumps (HP), and the higher-end AKB turbo and forthcoming 3HA hybrid kinetic blower lines. Beyond catalog products, Airtech runs a custom-engineering capability producing stainless-steel magnetic-drive blowers, high-temperature designs (up to 350°C), nickel-coated food-and-beverage units, and hermetically sealed configurations for explosive-gas environments; OEM-style specifications are also supported for BUSCH and ORION parts.

Airtech sells through direct sales channels — a corporate phone line (888-222-9940), website contact, and satellite U.S. sales offices — augmented by warehouse facilities in Atlanta and San Francisco and European operations through Airtech Europe GmbH in Schweinfurt, Germany (manufacturing) and a sales office in Barcelona, Spain. Asia operations are referenced without disclosed specifics. Pricing is quote-based, with standard catalog items positioned as ready-to-ship and custom-engineered solutions priced per specification; multi-year contracts apply to engineered systems while aftermarket parts and repair services provide recurring revenue.

The company's end markets span 18+ verticals including food and beverage, medical and dental (NFPA 99C compliant), environmental, packaging, automotive, pneumatic conveying, plastics, electronics, ceramics, glass, chemicals, woodworking, energy, and industrial parts cleaning. Reference customer logos include Apple, Applied Materials, Bosch, Carnival, Corning, Covanta, Dole, GE Power, Honeywell, HP, John Deere, Karcher, Keurig, Lockheed Martin, MAHLE, NASA, Siemens, SpaceX, and the U.S. Department of Energy, evidencing enterprise and government penetration. Airtech holds ISO 9001:2015, UL recognition, CE, RoHS, and CSA certifications. The firm is privately held and operates as a unit of IDEX Corporation's (NYSE: IEX) Health and Science Technology segment.

Name

Airtech Vacuum

Legal name

Airtech Vacuum Inc.

Website

https://airtechusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Founded in 1982 in Rutherford, NJ, Airtech Vacuum manufactures vacuum pumps, regenerative blowers, and compressor systems for industrial customers across food and beverage, medical, environmental, packaging, and automotive sectors, operating as a unit of IDEX Corporation.

Ownership category

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Product category

Industrial Vacuum Pumps and Blowers

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN), Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF)

Keywords

• Vacuum pump manufacturing
• Regenerative blowers
• Rotary vane pumps
• Oil-less compressors
• Custom vacuum engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Rutherford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Pumps and Blowers: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling a full line of vacuum pumps, regenerative blowers, compressors, and related equipment including standard catalog products and custom-engineered solutions.
2. Parts and Accessories: Sale of replacement parts including exhaust filter kits, labyrinth piston rings, vanes, inlet paper filter cartridges, pressure relief valves, gasket kits, exhaust valve assemblies, shaft seals, oil spin-on filters, and inlet filter assemblies.
3. Repair Services: Aftermarket repair services and pump exchange program for rotary vane pumps (dry and oil-lubricated) and liquid ring vacuum pumps, minimizing customer downtime.
4. Vacuum and Compressed Air Systems: Complete systems including multiplex configurations with control panels, NFPA 99C compliant medical vacuum systems, and custom-designed system solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Airtech Vacuum is a full-line manufacturer of vacuum pumps, regenerative blowers, and compressor systems covering oil-flooded and dry rotary vane pumps, regenerative blowers, liquid ring pumps, rotary claw pumps, oil-less air compressors, vacuum boosters, and dry piston pumps. The company sells both a catalog of standard ready-to-ship products and custom-engineered solutions tailored to specific industrial applications, supported by parts, accessories, and aftermarket repair services.

Product overview

Airtech Vacuum is a full-line manufacturer of vacuum pumps and blowers offering both standard catalog products and custom engineering solutions. The product portfolio centers on several core pump technologies: 3BA Regenerative Blowers (including DC variable speed variants) for high-pressure applications; L-Series Oil-Flooded Rotary Vane Pumps and ATV Series for standard vacuum needs; 3AL Self-Contained Liquid Ring and 3AV Series Liquid Ring Pumps for applications requiring liquid tolerance; KRF Dry Rotary Vane Pumps and VCX/PCX Rotary Claw Pumps for oil-free requirements; CIT/SDU Oil-Less Air Compressors for compressed air; AC Series Vacuum Boosters for backing pump enhancement; and HP Dry Piston for compact OEM applications. The offering is complemented by complete Vacuum and Compressed Air Systems (multiplex configurations, NFPA-compliant medical systems), Parts & Accessories, and Repair Services. Custom Engineering Solutions enable specialized configurations including stainless steel, magnetic drive, high-temperature, and corrosion-resistant designs for specific industry requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3BA Regenerative Blowers High-pressure regenerative blowers providing oil-free, maintenance-free operation with lightweight die-cast aluminum construction. Up to 1500 CFM capacity, 20 inches Hg vacuum, or 13 PSIG pressure. Designed for industrial applications requiring clean, dry vacuum or pressure.
• 3BA1002 DC Variable Speed Blowers Standard brushless DC motor variable-speed regenerative blowers with maintenance-free operation, quiet performance, and integrated or external electronics options for OEMs and industrial users needing speed control.
• L-Series Oil-Flooded Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps with composite vane material, integral exhaust filters, and vibration isolators. Operating capacity 7-460 CFM with end vacuum down to 0.5 Torr, suitable for industrial vacuum applications.
• 3AL Oil-Free Vacuum Pumps Self-contained liquid ring vacuum pumps requiring no external water or oil supply, with oil-free, maintenance-free operation and internal water circuit. Capacities up to 260 CFM and vacuum to 28.5 inches Hg (with optional air-jets to 29.5 inches Hg / 10 torr).
• 3AV Series Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps Rotating, non-pulsating positive displacement liquid ring pumps with a single moving rotor, available in single and multi-stage configurations and various materials of construction for diverse industrial applications.
• KRF Series Dry Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Oil-free, low-maintenance dry rotary vane pumps with compact lightweight design, built-in particulate filters and silencers, operating range 5.5-150 CFM, end vacuum 27 inches Hg, pressure to 14 PSIG, with maximum 70 dB(A) operation.
• ATV Series Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Rugged single-stage, air-cooled, direct-drive rotary vane vacuum pumps with high-efficiency design, capacities up to 2,000 CFM, vacuum levels to 2.0 Torr, and oil change intervals up to 8,000 hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3BA regenerative blowers achieve end vacuum up to 20 inches Hg or pressure of 13 PSIG with capacity up to 1500 CFM
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ingersoll Rand: Ingersoll Rand's Precision Fluidics and Industrial Technologies segments include Gardner Denver and complementary vacuum/blower product lines that directly overlap with Airtech's rotary vane, claw, and blower portfolio across industrial and process customers.
• Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco's Vacuum Technique business (including Edwards Vacuum) is a global leader in vacuum and compressor equipment with deep presence in semiconductor, industrial process, and HVAC-adjacent applications — a major incumbent competitor to Airtech in higher-end vacuum systems.
• Ametek: Ametek's Electronic Instruments Group and Process & Analytical Instruments divisions include precision blowers, vacuum systems, and engineered industrial products serving similar process and analytical customers as Airtech's custom-engineered solutions business.

Direct peers

• Gast Manufacturing: Gast, also part of IDEX Corporation, manufactures regenerative blowers, oil-less compressors, and vacuum pumps with a product line that closely mirrors Airtech's 3BA blowers and oil-less compressor families; serves as a sister-company peer within the same parent.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum: Pfeiffer Vacuum specializes in high-end turbomolecular, rotary vane, and dry vacuum pumps serving semiconductor, analytical, and R&D applications — directly comparable to Airtech's higher-performance dry rotary vane and claw pump lines.
• Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems: Tuthill manufactures rotary positive displacement vacuum pumps, blowers, and compressor systems targeting overlapping industrial, environmental, and process applications — a closely comparable mid-market competitor with similar customization capabilities.
• Kaeser Compressors: Kaeser is a global manufacturer of compressed air and vacuum solutions, including blowers and rotary screw compressors for industrial customers — directly comparable to Airtech's oil-less air compressors and blower offerings in industrial markets.
• Becker Pumps: Becker manufactures oil-less rotary vane vacuum pumps, regenerative blowers, and compressors for industrial and OEM applications, overlapping significantly with Airtech's dry rotary vane and regenerative blower product lines.
• Busch Vacuum Solutions: Busch is one of the world's largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, blowers, and compressors serving the same industrial and process markets (food, semiconductor, environmental, packaging) as Airtech, with overlapping product technologies including rotary vane, claw, and screw pumps.
• Elmo Rietschle (Ingersoll Rand): Elmo Rietschle, part of Ingersoll Rand, manufactures side-channel blowers, rotary vane vacuum pumps, and claw compressors that compete head-to-head with Airtech's regenerative blowers, liquid ring pumps, and rotary claw products across industrial applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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