ProVent
ProVent, LLC is a Michigan-based manufacturer of industrial wet and dry dust collection systems, custom UL 508A control panels, and replacement parts serving metalworking, food processing, pharmaceutical, grain handling, and other industrial customers across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersHarbor Springs, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ProVent does
ProVent, LLC is a privately held industrial ventilation equipment manufacturer headquartered in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Operating since the early 1970s, the company designs and builds wet and dry dust collection systems, custom control panels, and replacement parts for industrial customers across North America. Its core wet-collection platform, the Uni-Wash line, uses water-based scrubbing to capture particles down to 3 microns and is positioned around NFPA 660 compliance for combustible metal dust handling, while the Intercept dry line uses MERV-15 rated NANO Web Fire Retardant cartridge filters with a CAM-LOC change system.
The product portfolio spans ducted wet and dry collectors, wet and dry downdraft benches, booth systems, portable SideKick units (500-2000 CFM), cyclone and oil mist collectors, bin vents, ambient systems, drop-out boxes, and a Controls Engineering service line built around UL 508A certified panels, touchscreen HMIs, VFDs, and PLCs, including the newer AccuScrub and AccuPulse control platforms. ProVent also resells Nordfab ductwork and operates an e-commerce shop for filters, motors, mist eliminators, valves, and electrical components under Web, Rep, OEM, and Pro Net pricing tiers.
The go-to-market is sales-led and direct: a network of North American sales representatives supplemented by a toll-free 800 line, custom engineering for large projects, and online parts purchase for SMBs and installed-base customers. Target verticals include metalworking and welding, pharmaceutical and food processing, agriculture and grain handling, automotive and aerospace manufacturing, mining and quarrying, glass and ceramics, chemical processing, cement and concrete, battery and electronics, and woodworking. Only one named reference customer is on record (a Trinidad and Tobago food processing plant installed in 2010), suggesting that the bulk of the customer base is mid-market and undisclosed. Ownership remains with the founding family, with no institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity identified in the source material.
ProVent firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ProVent
- Legal name
- ProVent, LLC
- Website
- https://proventilation.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ProVent, LLC is a Michigan-based manufacturer of industrial wet and dry dust collection systems, custom UL 508A control panels, and replacement parts serving metalworking, food processing, pharmaceutical, grain handling, and other industrial customers across North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ProVent industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Dust Collection Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)
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Where ProVent is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Harbor Springs
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
ProVent business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Dust Collection Equipment Sales: Sale of complete dust collection systems including wet collectors (Uni-Wash series), dry cartridge collectors (Intercept series), portable collectors (SideKick series), and downdraft benches. Revenue is generated through direct sales to industrial customers.
- Replacement Parts and Consumables: Filters (MERV 11-15, HEPA, Mini Pleat, cartridge, bag), motors, mist eliminators, valves, fans, and controls. Sold through e-commerce shop with various pricing tiers.
- Custom Control Panels: UL 508A certified custom control panels, motor control packages, and control engineering services. Includes touchscreen HMIs, VFDs, PLCs, and integrated control systems.
- Engineering and Design Services: Custom solutions engineering including system design from concept to installation, custom fan configurations, and mechanical engineering for large projects with unique challenges.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Control Panels and Motor Control Packages |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Filters and Filter Media |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Timer and Controller Products |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Complete Dust Collection Systems |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise/Rep Pricing Tiers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
ProVent product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ProVent designs and manufactures industrial wet and dry dust collection equipment for industrial air filtration, including Uni-Wash wet collectors, Intercept dry cartridge collectors, SideKick portable collectors, downdraft benches and tables, cyclone and oil mist collectors, bin vents, and ambient collectors. The company also produces UL 508A certified custom control panels (AccuScrub/AccuPulse), supports system integration with Nordfab ductwork, and sells a full catalog of replacement filters, motors, valves, and control components through its e-commerce shop alongside custom engineering services.
Product overview
ProVent is North America's premier manufacturer of industrial ventilation and dust collection equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products across wet and dry collection technologies. The core product lines include the Uni-Wash™ series of wet dust collectors (UC Series ducted, DDB Series downdraft benches, and booth systems) that use water as a filtration medium to capture particles down to 3 microns, and the Intercept™ series of dry cartridge collectors (PV Series ducted, PDB Series downdraft benches, and portable SideKick™ units) featuring MERV-15 rated NANO Web Fire Retardant filters. Additional product lines include cyclone collectors, oil mist collectors, ambient dust collectors, drop-out boxes, and ventilated work benches. The company also provides Controls Engineering services including UL 508A certified custom control panels, AccuScrub and AccuPulse control systems, and offers a complete catalog of replacement parts including filters, motors, mist eliminators, fan components, and electrical controls. Nordfab ductwork is offered as a complementary product for system installation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Uni-Wash: Wet dust collectors using low energy to capture airborne particles, recognized as the gold standard in wet dust collection
- Intercept
- Tornado
- MachineMaster
- SideKick
- AccuScrub
- AccuPulse
Products and services
- Uni-Wash Ducted Wet Dust Collector Wet dust collector that captures dust particles as small as 3 microns using water as filtration medium, designed for combustible metal dust handling with NFPA 660 compliance.
- Uni-Wash Wet Booth Systems Enclosed wet dust collection systems designed for booth-based dust capture applications.
- Uni-Wash Wet Downdraft Bench Downdraft bench system using wet collection technology for localized dust capture at workstations.
- ProScrub Wet Dust Collector Economy-class wet dust collector offering cost-effective particulate capture for industrial applications.
- Intercept Series Ducted Cartridge Collectors Dry cartridge dust collectors featuring CAM-LOC filter change system and MERV-15 rated NANO Web Fire Retardant filters for superior dust release and performance.
- Intercept Downdraft Bench Downdraft bench with integrated cartridge filtration for localized dust collection at source.
- Booth Dust Collector Systems Enclosed booth-style dust collection systems for comprehensive air filtration in industrial settings.
- Intercept Economy Cartridge Collectors Cost-effective cartridge collector systems for general industrial dust collection applications.
- SideKick Series Portable Dust Collectors Portable, self-contained dust collectors with welded steel construction and manual reverse pulse filter cleaning, featuring NANO Web Fire Retardant MERV 15 filters. Available in 500-2,000 CFM models.
- Downdraft Table Compact downdraft work surface for small-scale dust capture applications.
- Bin Vent Collectors Dust collectors designed for bin vent applications to control dust during filling and emptying operations.
- Cyclone Collectors Cyclone-type dust collectors using centrifugal force to separate heavier particles from air stream.
- Oil Mist Collectors Specialized collectors for capturing oil mist and coolant mist from machining operations.
- Ambient Dust Collectors Whole-facility air filtration systems for ambient air cleaning across industrial environments.
- Drop Out Boxes Pre-filtration devices that slow incoming air and use gravitational forces to separate heavier particulates before reaching main filters.
- Ventilated Work Benches Workbenches with integrated ventilation for localized air extraction and worker protection.
- Controls Engineering Services Custom control panel design and manufacturing services including UL 508A certified panels, touchscreen HMIs, and zone control systems for dust collection equipment.
- Replacement Filters and Filter Components Replacement filters including cartridge filters, bag filters, HEPA filters, mini pleat filters, metal mesh filters, and after-filter assemblies in various MERV ratings, sold through the ProVent e-commerce shop.
- Custom Engineering and System Design Services Custom solutions engineering including system design from concept to installation, custom fan configurations, and mechanical engineering for large projects with unique challenges.
Quantifiable outcome
- Dust particle capture down to 3 microns
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use ProVent
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ProVent technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
ProVent partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- NordfabminorNordfab dustomarket dustomarket dustomarket dustomarket ductwork products are offered as part of ProVent's product catalog. Nordfab specializes in industrial ducting systems that integrate with dust collection equipment.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ProVent competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Donaldson Company: Large diversified industrial filtration manufacturer serving dust collection, compressed air, and liquid filtration. Overlaps directly with ProVent in industrial cartridge and wet/dry dust collection, but at much greater scale and with global reach.
- Camfil: Global air filtration company offering dust collectors, cartridge filters, and clean-air solutions for industrial and commercial customers. Comparable to ProVent in dust and fume collection, with broader product portfolio and international footprint.
- Nederman: Global provider of industrial air filtration and material handling solutions, including dust collectors, fume extraction, and mist collectors. Direct overlap with ProVent's full product range, including oil mist and ambient collectors.
Direct peers
- RoboVent: US-based manufacturer of industrial dust and fume collection systems serving metalworking, welding, and manufacturing. Closest mid-market direct competitor to ProVent in North America with similar product breadth in cartridge collectors and custom engineering.
- Imperial Systems: Manufacturer of industrial dust collection and air filtration systems, including cartridge collectors and combustible-dust compliant solutions. Comparable niche competitor to ProVent in North American metalworking and process manufacturing.
- Scientific Dust Collectors: US manufacturer of dry industrial dust collection equipment for woodworking, metalworking, and process applications. Directly comparable product line to ProVent's Intercept cartridge collectors and portable units.
- Air Quality Engineering: Manufacturer of industrial dust collectors and air cleaners for metalworking, welding, and manufacturing. Direct mid-market competitor to ProVent in portable and stationary dust collection with comparable price points.
- AGET Manufacturing: Manufacturer of industrial dust collection systems and downdraft tables for woodworking and metalworking markets. Comparable niche competitor to ProVent in dry cartridge and downdraft bench categories.
Emerging players
- Torftec (Torf): Specialized manufacturer of wet dust collectors and air filtration systems. Direct comparable to ProVent's Uni-Wash wet scrubbing technology with overlapping focus on combustible metal dust handling.
- Tri-Mer Corporation: Specialty manufacturer of wet scrubbers and air pollution control equipment for industrial and process applications. Comparable to ProVent's Uni-Wash wet dust collection line, particularly in metalworking and chemical processing.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ProVent social profiles
Digital presenceProVent compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
ProVent financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ProVent leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
ProVent funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ProVent M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ProVent
What does ProVent do?
ProVent designs and manufactures industrial wet and dry dust collection equipment for industrial air filtration, including Uni-Wash wet collectors, Intercept dry cartridge collectors, SideKick portable collectors, downdraft benches and tables, cyclone and oil mist collectors, bin vents, and ambient collectors. The company also produces UL 508A certified custom control panels (AccuScrub/AccuPulse), supports system integration with Nordfab ductwork, and sells a full catalog of replacement filters, motors, valves, and control components through its e-commerce shop alongside custom engineering services.
Is ProVent a public or private company?
ProVent is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ProVent founded?
ProVent was founded in 1970. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ProVent based?
ProVent is headquartered in Harbor Springs, United States, in the North America region.
How does ProVent make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Industrial Dust Collection Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are replacement Parts and Consumables, custom Control Panels and engineering and Design Services.
Who are ProVent's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Donaldson Company, Camfil and Nederman. Direct peers are RoboVent, Imperial Systems, Scientific Dust Collectors, Air Quality Engineering and AGET Manufacturing. Emerging players are Torftec (Torf) and Tri-Mer Corporation.
Does ProVent have an API?
No public API is recorded for ProVent.
What industry is ProVent in?
ProVent's product category is Industrial Dust Collection Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHALAF, Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial), with a secondary code of IMAHAEAK, Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems). Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3564.