McGill Airclean

What McGill Airclean does

McGill AirClean LLC, founded in 1951 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a family-owned industrial air pollution control equipment manufacturer operating as part of the United McGill group of companies. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, installs, and services custom turnkey systems that address particulate, acid gas (SOx, HCl, HF, B2O3, selenium), NOx, and VOC emissions from industrial processes such as boilers, furnaces, incinerators, fiberglass ovens, glass furnaces, steel scarfing, and chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its core product portfolio includes wet and dry electrostatic precipitators (ESPs), fabric filter baghouse systems, regenerative thermal oxidizers (ThermaGrid™), DeNOx selective catalytic reduction (SCR) reactors, patented acid gas scrubbers and dry sorbent injection systems, and high-temperature ceramic catalytic filters, supported by auxiliary ductwork, stacks, fans, and PLC-based controls.

Technically, McGill differentiates through patented acid gas treatment systems, the ThermaGrid™ monolithic ceramic-block RTO architecture (delivering lower pressure drop and reduced operating cost versus conventional saddle-type designs), needle/plate collection electrode ESPs optimized for low-voltage energy-efficient operation, CFD-modeled SCR reactors with PLC controls, and a wet ESP washdown system for sticky or flammable particulate service. Mobile testing capability, including mobile ESP, mobile scrubber, and mobile RTO units deployed on customer sites, functions as both a consultative sales channel and a sizing/performance verification tool ahead of full-scale capex commitment.

Commercially, McGill generates revenue primarily through one-time capital equipment sales of custom-engineered systems, supplemented by turnkey construction and installation services, ongoing preventive maintenance and parts contracts, and the MAXCAM Assured Compliance Program for installed-base monitoring. The company serves industrial enterprises directly through a sales-led, engineering-intensive field motion in North America, with no publicly disclosed pricing and no listed third-party investors or public shareholders; growth depends on the cyclical capex spending of named customers in glass, steel, automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, paper, electronics, agriculture, and municipal end markets.

Name

McGill Airclean

Legal name

McGill AirClean LLC

Website

https://mcgillairclean.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

McGill AirClean is a family-owned, Columbus-based industrial air pollution control system manufacturer, founded 1951, that designs, builds, and services custom turnkey ESPs, RTOs, SCR reactors, scrubbers, and filters for enterprise and government customers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Pollution Control Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coal Plant Emissions Controls (FGD/Scrubbers, SCR/SNCR, ESP/Baghouse, Mercury Controls) (EUACAAAH), Flue Gas Cleaning & Air Pollution Control for Biomass/WtE (FGD, SCR/SNCR, ESP/Baghouse, Dioxins/Mercury) (EUAAALAH)

Keywords

• Air pollution control
• Industrial emissions control
• Electrostatic precipitators
• Regenerative thermal oxidizers
• Scrubber systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Air Pollution Control Systems: Design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation of custom turnkey air pollution control systems including electrostatic precipitators, RTOs, fabric filters, catalytic filters, scrubbers, and DeNOx reactors. Revenue is generated from equipment sales as capital expenditures projects.
2. Construction and Installation Services: Complete construction services including erection, wiring, piping, insulation, siding, and foundations. Field engineers and superintendents manage projects. Local qualified contractors work under McGill supervision.
3. Service, Maintenance, and Parts: Complete service program to repair, maintain, rebuild, and upgrade air pollution control systems. Includes preventive maintenance programs and replacement parts.
4. Mobile Testing Services: Mobile testing services using mobile ESP, mobile scrubber, and mobile RTO to test emissions on site and provide sizing and performance data for full-scale system purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McGill AirClean engineers, manufactures, and installs custom turnkey air pollution control systems for industrial facilities. Its product portfolio covers particulate control (wet and dry electrostatic precipitators, fabric filters, catalytic/ceramic filters), acid gas control (spray dry scrubbers, dry sorbent injection), NOx control (SCR reactors), and VOC control (ThermaGrid regenerative thermal oxidizers), complemented by construction, mobile testing, and parts/maintenance services.

Product overview

McGill AirClean is a family-owned industrial air pollution control equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of air quality systems. The core product line consists of particulate control equipment (Wet Electrostatic Precipitators, Dry Electrostatic Precipitators, Fabric Filters/Baghouse Systems, and Catalytic/Ceramic Filters), acid gas control systems (Spray-Dry Scrubbers and Dry Sorbent Injection), NOx control (DeNOx SCR Reactors), and VOC control (ThermaGrid™ Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers). These systems are complemented by auxiliary equipment (evaporative coolers, ductwork, stacks, control systems) and value-added services including Mobile Testing, Installation/Construction Services, and Parts/Preventive Maintenance. The company provides complete turnkey solutions, engineering custom integrated systems combining multiple technologies to meet specific emission control requirements for industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAXCAM: Assured Compliance Program for air pollution control systems.
• ThermaGrid

Products and services

• Wet Electrostatic Precipitators (WESPs) Wet ESP systems with washdown capabilities designed for industrial processes involving sticky or flammable particulate, such as fiberglass forming/curing ovens, wood dryers, wood-fired boilers, and steel scarfing.
• Dry Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs) Dry ESP systems using a needle/plate collection electrode design for energy-efficient operation at low voltage and current. Modular construction in five model sizes (100-200).
• Fabric Filters / Baghouse Systems Fabric filter systems engineered with proper air-to-cloth ratio, can velocity, and gas distribution to deliver low pressure drop and long bag life across a variety of woven and felted bag fabrics.
• Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (ThermaGrid) RTO systems using monolithic ceramic block heat transfer media to destroy VOC emissions; available in two- and three-bed designs, with skid-mounted portable versions up to 9,000 scfm.
• DeNOx Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Reactors DeNOx SCR reactor systems that convert NOx into diatomic nitrogen and water vapor using ammonia or urea injection; feature modular construction, CFD modeling, PLC-based controls, and catalyst life management.
• Acid Gas Control Systems Patented acid gas treatment systems, including spray-dry scrubbers and dry sorbent injection, designed to control sulfur oxides, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, boric acid, and selenium.
• Catalytic Filter Systems High-temperature (750°F) ceramic catalytic filters that remove both particulate and NOx (with ammonia injection) and provide secondary reaction site for acid gas reduction including SOx, HCl, HF, and B2O3.
• Auxiliary Equipment Auxiliary equipment including evaporative coolers, recycling systems, disposal systems, ductwork, breeching, stacks, support structures, platforms, stairways, and control systems ranging from basic to PC/PLC-based systems with data acquisition and remote modem control.
• Mobile Testing Services On-site mobile testing using spray-dry scrubber/ESP combinations and mobile RTOs to evaluate flue gas, acid gas control, and VOC control effectiveness and generate sizing data for full-scale systems.
• Installation/Construction Services Turnkey construction services covering erection, wiring, piping, insulation, siding, and foundations, plus equipment check-out, start-up, and personnel training.
• Parts and Service / Preventive Maintenance Complete service program to repair, maintain, rebuild, and upgrade McGill air pollution control systems, including preventive maintenance, replacement parts, and technology upgrades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lower pressure drop and reduced operating costs compared to conventional saddle-type RTO systems due to straight-through laminar flow design
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CECO Environmental: Direct peer in industrial air pollution control, manufacturing ESPs, scrubbers, fabric filters, RTOs, and industrial fans for similar heavy-industry customers in glass, steel, and power.
• Anguil Environmental Systems: Direct peer specializing in regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTOs) and catalytic oxidizers for VOC and air emissions control, competing with McGill's ThermaGrid RTO offering in chemical, pharmaceutical, and coating applications.
• John Zink Hamworthy Combustion: Direct peer in industrial combustion and emissions control, offering thermal oxidizers, burners, and vapor/gas treatment systems for hydrocarbon processing and industrial customers overlapping McGill's VOC control segment.
• Hamon: Direct peer providing air pollution control systems including ESPs, scrubbers (FGD), and cooling for power and industrial customers — closely aligned with McGill's emissions control portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• FLSmidth: Broad incumbent supplying air pollution control equipment (ESPs, baghouses, scrubbers) primarily to cement, minerals, and metals processing — overlapping end markets (cement kilns, steel, glass) served by McGill.
• Babcock & Wilcox: Broad incumbent in power-generation emissions control, offering SCR/SNCR, wet and dry scrubbers, fabric filters, and ESPs for coal-fired and biomass plants that intersect with McGill's power generation and combustion segments.
• Wärtsilä Pure Gas Solutions: Broad incumbent in power and marine emissions control with SCR and gas cleaning technologies relevant to McGill's NOx and acid gas control offerings for industrial combustion processes.
• Dürr AG: Broad incumbent with an Environmental Technology division offering RTOs, scrubbers, and VOC abatement systems, competing with McGill in industrial paint/coating and chemical applications.

Emerging players

• Fuel Tech: Emerging player specializing in NOx reduction (SCR/SNCR), air pollution control chemicals, and digital optimization for combustion processes — overlapping McGill's DeNOx SCR and acid gas control offerings.
• Schnell Engineered / Pollution Control Systems: Emerging/smaller peer supplying dry and wet scrubbers, dust collectors, and air pollution control equipment to mid-market industrial customers — partial overlap with McGill's acid gas and particulate control portfolio.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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