What Riveer does

Riveer is a U.S.-based manufacturer of custom-engineered wash and water recovery systems serving aviation, military, industrial, and municipal customers globally. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in a 70,000 sq ft fabrication facility in South Haven, Michigan, the company operates as a division of Petter Investments, Inc. (dba Riveer Environmental). Its portfolio spans more than 25 distinct systems organized into aircraft wash and rinse systems (ACDS, ARC, TRS, CWRS, Wingman, TAWS), water filtration and treatment skids (RTS 500/3000/5000), wash rack systems (in-ground, above-ground, NOMAD off-grid, military VWS), pretreatment systems (RTS 750, multi-stage autowash), and custom solutions (ash wash, concrete form wash, propane tank washer, stamping die-washer). Core technology centers on closed-loop, zero-discharge water recycling, automated corrosion control via wind-corrected spray monitors, and compliance-grade designs meeting EPA, NAVAIR, MIL-STD-810H, and DoD environmental standards. Riveer is a FANUC Certified Integrator and ISO 9001 certified.

Riveer's business model is built on direct enterprise field sales of custom-engineered capital equipment, with quote-based pricing, 50% down payment on purchase order, 50% prior to shipment, and balance billed at installation (Net 30). Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, recurring technical support and maintenance services, and replacement parts. The go-to-market combines a quote-request-driven website, business development at industry trade shows, and consultative sales cycles that pair the engineering team with customer operations. Customer segments are diversified across eight verticals — aviation, military/defense, manufacturing, equipment rental, maritime, mining & construction, municipal/DOT, and trucking/shipping — with aviation and military/defense identified as primary. Systems ship globally from the South Haven facility, and notable engagements include the U.S. Navy (ARC co-design), Thompson Machinery Commerce Corporation (equipment rental wash racks), and Sewer Equipment (multi-stage pretreatment). No external funding rounds, management team roster, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Riveer

Legal name

Petter Investments, Inc.

Website

https://riveer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Riveer is a U.S. manufacturer of custom-engineered wash and water recovery systems, serving aviation, military, industrial, and municipal customers globally with closed-loop, zero-discharge equipment built at its South Haven, Michigan facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wash and Water Recycling Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• Industrial wash systems
• Water recycling equipment
• Aircraft washing systems
• Wash water filtration
• Closed-loop water treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

South Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Engineered Wash Systems: Sale of custom-engineered wash rack systems, wash water filtration systems, aircraft wash and rinse technology, and pretreatment systems. Products are custom-built to customer specifications with varying price points based on complexity and capacity.
2. Technical Support & Maintenance: Ongoing technical support, troubleshooting, and maintenance services for installed systems. Support team provides installation, operator training, and performance optimization.
3. Parts & Replacement Components: Replacement parts for Riveer equipment including components manufactured by OEMs. Parts are shipped freight prepaid upon warranty claims or for ongoing maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Riveer designs, engineers, and fabricates custom wash rack systems and wash water filtration, treatment, and recycling equipment for aviation, military, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. Its portfolio of 25+ products spans aircraft wash and rinse systems (ACDS, ARC, TRS, CWRS, Wingman, TAWS), water treatment skids (RTS 500/3000/5000, Oil Water Separators), pretreatment systems (RTS 750 manual, Multi-Stage Autowash), complete wash rack systems (In-Ground, Above Ground, NOMAD off-grid, Military VWS), and custom solutions. Systems capture, filter, treat, and recycle wash water for reuse or compliant EPA/military-grade discharge.

Product overview

Riveer is a global manufacturer of engineered wash and water recovery systems, offering a comprehensive portfolio of 25+ distinct products organized into several core product families. The portfolio includes: Aircraft Wash Systems (ACDS, ARC, TRS, CWRS, Wingman, TAWS) providing corrosion control solutions for rotary and fixed wing aircraft; Water Filtration and Treatment Systems (RTS 500, RTS 3000, RTS 5000) for filtering and recycling wash water; Complete Wash Rack Systems (In-Ground, Above Ground, NOMAD Off-Grid, Military VWS) for water containment; Pretreatment Systems (Manual RTS 750, Multi-Stage Autowash) for metal surface preparation; Additional products including Rain Testing Systems, Inspection Ramps, Inlet Water Treatment, and specialized custom solutions (Ash Wash, Concrete Form Wash, Propane Tank Washer, Stamping Die-Washer, Water Clarifier, Oil Water Separators, Enclosed Wash Booths). These systems are designed to capture, filter, treat and recycle wash water for reuse or compliant discharge while delivering powerful cleaning capabilities for aviation, industrial and military applications. Products are engineered and fabricated in-house at the company's 70,000 sq ft South Haven, Michigan facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Cleaning & Deicing System (ACDS) Mobile self-powered hydraulic unit combining airframe washing, turbine engine flushing, deicing and decontamination for military and commercial aviation operators.
• Aircraft Rinse Cart (ARC) Trailer-mounted high-volume low-pressure rinsing system designed in conjunction with the U.S. Navy for aircraft corrosion prevention, meeting TM 1-1500-344-23-2 at aircraft-safe 175 PSI.
• Aircraft Tactical Rinse System (TRS) Fully deployable automated clear water rinse system for rotary and fixed wing aircraft, with wind-corrected spray monitors delivering up to 3,000 GPM at 175 PSI, capable of rinsing aircraft in under two minutes.
• BirdBath Clear Water Rinse System (CWRS) Permanent fully automated corrosion control system for rotary and fixed wing aircraft utilizing in-ground wind-corrected automated spray monitors delivering up to 3,000 GPM at aircraft-safe 175 PSI.
• In-Hangar Aircraft Washing System (Wingman) Zero-emission indoor aircraft washing system with fully electric operation using existing hangar power; mobile skid-mounted for year-round corrosion control without diesel equipment.
• Total Aircraft Washing System (TAWS) Portable self-contained system combining hot water/low-pressure washing, high-capacity foaming, and turbine engine flushing that fits in standard ISO shipping containers for global deployment.
• Heavy Duty Water Treatment System (RTS 5000) Filters and treats wash water containing heavy mud and debris with automatic conveyor mud removal to external hopper, handling construction equipment, fracking trucks, and heavy municipal vehicles.
• Intermediate Water Treatment System (RTS 3000) Filters, treats, and recycles wash water containing moderate mud and oil loads with zero discharge operation, processing upwards of 30 GPM and compatible with mud removal conveyors.
• Standard Water Treatment System (RTS 500) Compact system filtering and treating wash water with light solids and/or oils using inclined plate separators, oil coalescing, and absolute filtration for EPA and municipal regulation compliance.
• Oil Water Separators (OWS-15 and OWS-30) Modular oil water separator systems continuously skimming and removing oil from wash water surface; OWS-15 processes at 15 GPM and OWS-30 at 30 GPM in a single stainless-steel tank.
• Water Clarifier Closed-loop clarifier system removing odors and clearing muddy wash water without polishing equipment; settles solids, inhibits biological growth, and produces clean water that dries without residue.
• In-Ground Wash Systems Permanent concrete wash water containment pads for high-volume equipment washing operations with skid steer trough, sump, and/or conveyor to capture wash water for filtration or compliant discharge.
• Above Ground Wash Racks Modular steel wash water containment system requiring no permanent installation, ideal for leased properties or operations requiring flexibility, designed to pair with RTS wash water treatment systems.
• Off-Grid Wash System (NOMAD) Self-contained wash rack powered by solar panels and diesel generator for remote mining, drilling, exploration, and construction sites with built-in water treatment and grey water reuse.
• Military Vehicle Wash System (VWS) Deployable wash system providing complete undercarriage access for military vehicle washing and inspection, capturing wash water for proper disposal in accordance with DoD environmental regulations.
• Manual Pretreatment System (RTS 750) Industrial pretreatment washer with manual spray wand control for washing, degreasing, and pretreating parts of any size; recycles phosphate, zirconium, degreasers and other pretreatment chemicals via closed-loop operation.
• Multi-Stage Autowash Pretreatment System Automated industrial pretreatment washer with batch-style enclosed wash booth for high throughput applications, featuring vacuum recovery for minimal cross-contamination and configurations from single stage up to 7 stages.
• Enclosed Water Containment Wash Booth Systems Custom controlled washing environments for EPA-compliant operations that contain mist, manage airflow, and integrate water recycling within existing buildings for degreasing, pretreatment, and equipment washing.
• Rain Testing System Water leak testing systems for end-of-line quality control verification compliant with MIL-STD-810H Method 506.6, IEC 60068-2-12, ISO 20653:2023, and other standards.
• Heavy Duty Inspection Ramps Mobile modular access ramps for equipment inspection and washing without permanent installations; assemble with hand tools, support loads up to 80 tons, and pack into 20-foot shipping containers.
• Inlet Water Treatment Skid Prepares incoming water for equipment washing using water softening, carbon filtration, and reverse osmosis to manage TDS levels for precise water chemistry requirements.
• Ash Wash System Custom ash residue removal system using multi-stage prefiltration and spin-down separator; handles components up to 20 ft x 12 ft with cleaning cycles adjusted to operational requirements.
• Concrete Form Wash Ultra-high-pressure washing combined with multi-stage water prefiltration in permanent booth enclosure; manual or automated washing for concrete forms up to 20 ft x 12 ft at up to 14,000 PSI.
• Propane Tank Washer Automated conveyor system with high-pressure washing and propane sensors processing 20-pound propane tanks; handles up to 3,500 tanks in 24 hours with closed-loop water recycling.
• Stamping Die-Washer Cleans stamping dies up to 20 ft x 20 ft with 140 degrees F heated water, multi-stage prefiltration and oil-removal capabilities in permanent or mobile booth configuration.

Quantifiable outcome

• RTS 750 system has saved operations tens of thousands of dollars every year by recycling phosphate, zirconium, degreasers and related pretreatment chemicals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered certified partner, community and talent pipeline.

• FANUC Americacertified partnerTechnology or IntegrationRiveer is a FANUC Certified Integrator, enabling advanced robotics integration into automated wash and water treatment systems. This partnership supports robotic system commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization capabilities.
• South Haven Center for the ArtscommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiveer partners with the South Haven Center for the Arts to powder coat sculptures for their Art On The Town collection, demonstrating community engagement and local manufacturing capabilities.
• Local Colleges and Universitiestalent pipelineStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiveer works with local colleges and universities to provide internships that help shape future innovators of wash and water recovery engineering, building talent pipeline.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hammelmann: Manufacturer of high-pressure pumps and water jet technology for industrial cleaning, surface preparation, and process applications. Comparable high-pressure industrial cleaning equipment manufacturer serving similar industrial verticals.
• Mi-T-M Corporation: Manufacturer of industrial pressure washers, water treatment systems, and custom cleaning equipment for industrial, agricultural, and commercial applications. Direct competitor in the engineered industrial wash and water recycling category Riveer serves.
• Daimer Industries: Manufacturer of commercial and industrial pressure washers with custom configurations for facility maintenance and fleet operations. Comparable in serving industrial and commercial cleaning customers with engineered equipment.
• BioCleaner / Water Maze: Manufacturer of water recycling and wash water treatment systems for industrial and commercial vehicle/equipment washing. Direct competitor in the closed-loop wash water recycling category serving similar fleet, construction, and industrial customers.
• NLB Corporation: Manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment and automated cleaning systems for industrial surface preparation and cleaning. Overlaps directly with Riveer's concrete form wash, pretreatment, and industrial cleaning applications.
• Pressure-Pro: Manufacturer of commercial and industrial hot/cold pressure washers with custom-engineered configurations. Overlaps with Riveer's commercial fleet, municipal, and industrial customer segments.
• Alkota Cleaning Systems: Manufacturer of industrial and commercial pressure washing equipment with hot-water systems and water heating technology. Closely comparable in product category and target industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global provider of water treatment technology and solutions for industrial and municipal customers. Adjacent incumbent in industrial water treatment that competes for the same regulatory-driven capex budget as Riveer.
• Kärcher: Global leader in cleaning technology with broad industrial and commercial pressure washer portfolio. Does not specialize exclusively in closed-loop wash water recycling but represents the dominant incumbent in industrial cleaning equipment that could expand into Riveer's niche.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions for industrial, commercial, and institutional customers. Broad incumbent in industrial water treatment and cleaning chemicals that intersects with Riveer's water recycling business at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 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&A

Investments

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