Banjo Liquid Handling Products

What Banjo Liquid Handling Products does

Banjo Liquid Handling Products, legally Banjo Corporation, is a Crawfordsville, Indiana-based manufacturer of industrial liquid handling components founded in 1959 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEX Corporation within IDEX's Pump Products group. The company produces valves, fittings, pumps (polypropylene, cast iron, and stainless steel), cam lever couplings, dry disconnect couplings (Dry-Mates), electric valves (MEVX and EVX series), IBC tank accessories, line strainers, and manifold flange connections. Core technical differentiators include fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene construction, IP68-rated 24V DC electric valve actuators with 500,000 cycle ratings, and corrosion-resistant materials suited to aggressive chemical handling.

The company serves industrial manufacturing as its primary vertical and agriculture as a secondary vertical, addressing pain points around leakage, chemical corrosion, and maintenance intensity in fluid transfer applications. Banjo operates a distribution-only go-to-market model, selling exclusively through an authorized network of industrial distributors rather than direct-to-customer, with a website-based distributor locator and quote request system. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers obtain quotes through distributors. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of manufactured components with recurring aftermarket demand from replacement parts and repair kits. The product portfolio extends to thousands of models across families, supported by extensive technical documentation including catalogs, manuals, chemical resistance charts, and product drawings.

No venture funding, acquisitions, divestitures, or public capital markets activity is evidenced; the company operates as a stable, privately-held subsidiary within a publicly-traded industrial parent. The company maintains a North American geographic focus and does not disclose a global footprint claim.

Name

Banjo Liquid Handling Products

Legal name

Banjo Corporation

Website

https://banjocorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Banjo Liquid Handling Products is a Crawfordsville, Indiana-based manufacturer of industrial valves, fittings, pumps, and couplings, serving industrial manufacturing and agriculture through an authorized distributor network as a subsidiary of IDEX Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Liquid Handling Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Process & Chemical-Resistant Pipe Systems (CPVC/PVDF/PP) (IMANADAF)

Keywords

• Liquid handling products
• Industrial fluid transfer equipment
• Polypropylene fittings and valves
• Centrifugal pumps manufacturing
• Agricultural chemical handling components

Headquarters

HQ city

Crawfordsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Liquid Handling Equipment Sales: Banjo generates revenue through the sale of manufactured liquid handling components including valves, fittings, pumps, and manifolds. Products are sold through industrial distribution channels with pricing based on product specifications and materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Banjo Corporation manufactures industrial liquid handling components including valves, fittings, pumps, manifolds, cam lever couplings, and dry disconnect couplings. Products are made from corrosion-resistant materials such as precision-molded fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene, stainless steel, and cast iron, serving industrial, agricultural, and chemical processing fluid handling applications. The portfolio spans thousands of models across multiple product families sold exclusively through authorized industrial distributors.

Product overview

Banjo Liquid Handling Products is a manufacturer of industrial liquid handling components, producing a comprehensive portfolio of valves, fittings, and pumps. The product line centers on Cam Lever Couplings (the Original Yellow Handle), Dry-Mates dry disconnect couplings, Electric Valves (MEVX/EVX series), IBC Tank Accessories, Line Strainers, Manifold Flange Connections, Pipe Fittings, and Pumps available in Polypropylene, Cast Iron, and Stainless Steel constructions. The portfolio is complemented by Replacement Parts and Kits for maintenance and repair. Products feature corrosion-resistant materials (polypropylene reinforced with fiberglass, stainless steel, cast iron) and are designed for agricultural, industrial, and chemical processing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEVX: Electric valve product line featuring MEVX series with full port and standard port options

Products and services

• Cam Lever Couplings Quick-connect cam lever couplings for liquid handling applications, providing easy operation and reliable sealing for industrial, agricultural, and chemical processing customers.
• Dry-Mates Dry Disconnects Dry disconnect couplings designed to prevent liquid spillage during connection and disconnection, featuring the proprietary Dryfit dry break technology for safe chemical handling.
• Electric Valves Electronically actuated valves including MEVX and EVX series with on/off and regulating functions, featuring 24-volt DC operation, IP68 waterproof rating, 500,000 cycle actuator ratings, and 50,000 cycle valve ratings leak-free, with response times from ¾ second to 4 seconds depending on model.
• IBC Tank Accessories Accessories designed for intermediate bulk container (IBC) tanks including fittings, caps, and connectors for chemical storage and transfer applications.
• Line Strainers Strainers for filtering debris and particles from liquid flow in piping systems, protecting downstream equipment in industrial and chemical processing applications.
• Manifold Flange Connections Manifold and flange connection systems for complex liquid handling installations, including electric valves, fittings, flow meters, and strainers for industrial fluid handling systems.
• Pipe Fittings Comprehensive range of polypropylene pipe fittings including couplings, elbows, tees, caps, nipples, hose barbs, and adapters in various sizes and configurations for fluid handling installations.
• Polypropylene Pumps Corrosion-resistant centrifugal pumps constructed from glass-reinforced polypropylene with EPDM standard seals, available with gas engine or electric motor drives for agricultural and industrial liquid transfer applications.
• Cast Iron Pumps Heavy-duty cast iron centrifugal pumps designed for demanding industrial liquid handling applications with high durability requirements.
• Stainless Steel Pumps Stainless steel centrifugal pumps for applications requiring corrosion resistance and sanitary handling of liquids in food, beverage, and chemical processing operations.
• Valves Wide range of valves including check valves, ball valves, micro valves, and specialty valves in various materials (polypropylene, stainless steel) and connection types for industrial and agricultural liquid handling applications.
• Replacement Parts Comprehensive selection of OEM replacement parts including seals, O-rings, impellers, volutes, bearings, and hardware for maintenance and repair of Banjo pumps and valves.
• Repair and Maintenance Kits Pre-packaged repair and maintenance kits including pump repair kits, O-ring seal kits, and bearing pedestal seal kits for various Banjo product lines.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IDEX CorporationcoreOthersBanjo Corporation is a subsidiary of IDEX Corporation, a global industrial company. Banjo operates as part of IDEX's Pump Products group, benefiting from IDEX's broader industrial manufacturing expertise and global distribution network.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• NIBCO: Large US manufacturer of flow control products including valves and fittings in copper, brass, plastic, and iron. Broader incumbent serving plumbing, industrial, and mechanical markets with overlapping valve and fitting categories to Banjo.
• Pentair: Global water and fluid solutions company offering pumps, valves, and treatment equipment for industrial and agricultural applications. Broad incumbent with overlapping flow control products and end markets, though much larger and more diversified than Banjo.
• Xylem: Global water technology company providing pumps, valves, and measurement/control equipment. Broad incumbent in industrial fluid handling with comparable valve and pump categories, though primarily focused on water and wastewater versus Banjo's broader chemical/agriculture mix.
• OPW (Dover Corporation): Division of Dover Corp manufacturing fluid handling equipment for petroleum, chemical, and agricultural markets including dry disconnects and valves. Comparable product categories and end markets to Banjo, particularly Dry-Mates competitive set.

Direct peers

• Kuriyama of America: Manufacturer of industrial hoses, couplings, and accessories for fluid transfer applications. Comparable to Banjo in distribution channel, customer base (agriculture and industrial), and hose-related fittings.
• Dixon Valve & Coupling: Manufacturer of industrial hose couplings, valves, and fluid transfer equipment including cam-and-groove and dry disconnect couplings. Directly comparable to Banjo's cam lever couplings and Dry-Mates product lines in industrial liquid handling.
• Spears Manufacturing: US manufacturer of PVC, CPVC, and polypropylene pipe fittings and valves for industrial, plumbing, and chemical applications. Directly comparable product range and material focus, competing with Banjo in thermoplastic fittings.
• GF Piping Systems (Georg Fischer): Global leader in plastic and metal piping systems, valves, and fittings for industrial fluid handling. Closest international comparable to Banjo in polypropylene pipe systems, with much larger global scale and broader product portfolio.
• Hayward Flow Control: Specialty manufacturer of thermoplastic valves, strainers, and fluid handling products for industrial and aquatic applications. Direct competitor to Banjo in polypropylene and PVC valve and fitting categories serving similar chemical and water handling end markets.
• Asahi/America: Manufacturer of thermoplastic valves, actuators, and piping systems serving chemical, industrial, and semiconductor markets. Highly comparable to Banjo in material science approach (corrosion-resistant thermoplastics) and electric valve actuator portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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