Sonicor
Sonicor is a privately held, family-owned US manufacturer founded in 1966 that makes ultrasonic cleaning systems, vapor degreasers, and parts handling equipment, serving aerospace, medical, electronics, jewelry, and industrial customers worldwide through direct sales and service.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1966
- HeadquartersWest Babylon, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Sonicor does
Sonicor Inc. is a privately held, family-owned US manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning systems, vapor degreasing equipment, and automated parts handling systems, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut (with corporate listing in West Babylon, NY). The company's product portfolio spans compact tabletop cleaners ($250-$3,405), benchtop and aqueous consoles ($3,750-$65,976), agitation washers ($19,250-$26,620), vapor degreasers ($19,930-$94,398), and large industrial tanks up to 750 gallons ($40,138-$141,083 base), supported by a SoniChem branded line of cleaning consumables priced from $110 to $1,455 per unit. Its core technology is ultrasonic cavitation generated by piezoelectric composite transducers at standard 40 kHz (with optional 27 kHz), differentiated by proprietary BandScanner sweep-frequency generators and modular immersible transducer assemblies that retrofit into existing process tanks.
The business operates as a direct-to-customer equipment manufacturer with a quote-based enterprise field sales motion, supplemented by mail-in parts cleaning services (including a dedicated marine heat exchanger offering) and an Express Repair Service that handles both Sonicor machines and third-party ultrasonic cleaners (GemOro, Branson, Crest). Customers span aerospace and aviation (Boeing, Airbus, Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, GE Aviation), electronics (Apple), medical/pharmaceutical (Johnson & Johnson), luxury goods (Rolex, Breitling), and food service (Chick-fil-A), with industry-specific applications also marketed into 3D printing, food processing (Salmonella/E. coli reduction), and jewelry manufacturing. Ownership has remained concentrated with the Citarella family since Levi Citarella's 2008 purchase; his son-in-law Brandon joined in 2021 to continue the succession.
The company employs 1-10 people, has not raised institutional capital, and discloses no revenue figures, indicating a small-scale, bootstrapped industrial equipment operator rather than a venture-backed growth business. Pricing is one-time/perpetual license with extensive optional add-ons (thermal insulation, filtration, automation packages), supported by direct website sales, phone-based quoting, technical documentation downloads, and a recurring chemicals and repair aftermarket.
Sonicor firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sonicor
- Legal name
- Sonicor Inc.
- Website
- https://sonicor.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1966
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Sonicor is a privately held, family-owned US manufacturer founded in 1966 that makes ultrasonic cleaning systems, vapor degreasers, and parts handling equipment, serving aerospace, medical, electronics, jewelry, and industrial customers worldwide through direct sales and service.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sonicor industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Cleaning Equipment
- NAICS
- Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)
- SIC
- Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Parts Washing & Degreasing Equipment (IMAHALAD)
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Where Sonicor is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- West Babylon
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Sonicor business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling ultrasonic cleaning systems including tabletop cleaners, agitation washers, aqueous consoles, industrial tanks, large tanks, vapor degreasers, and benchtop cleaners. Equipment ranges from $250 to $141,083 base price depending on capacity and configuration.
- Cleaning Chemicals (SoniChem): Sale of specialized ultrasonic cleaning solutions including All Purpose Detergent, Aqueous Degreaser, Surgical Instrument Cleaner, Jewelry Cleaner, and specialty formulations. Chemicals sold in various quantities from gallon cases to 55 gallon drums ($110-$1,455 per unit).
- Repair and Maintenance Services: Express repair services for Sonicor machines and third-party ultrasonic cleaners (GemOro, Branson, Crest). Includes $180 diagnostic fee plus repair costs. Also offers mail-in parts cleaning services for metal parts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | 50 Gallon Agitation Washer (AW-20) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | CPS3-1012 Aqueous Console 3-Stage |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | CUDR-120Z Vapor Degreaser 85 Gallon |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | IT-750 Large Tank 750 Gallon |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SoniChem Cleaning Chemicals |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Repair Services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Sonicor product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sonicor manufactures ultrasonic cleaning systems, vapor degreasing equipment, and automated parts handling systems. The company sells a full range of cleaning hardware — from compact tabletop cleaners to 750-gallon industrial tanks — along with aqueous consoles, benchtop units, anilox cleaners, agitation washers, vapor degreasers, and a line of SoniChem cleaning chemicals. It also provides repair, mail-in parts cleaning, and marine heat exchanger cleaning services.
Product overview
Sonicor is a manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning equipment and solutions established in 1966, offering a comprehensive portfolio of hardware products and cleaning services. The core product line includes multiple categories of ultrasonic cleaning systems: Agitation Washers (AW Series) for vertical agitation cleaning with optional ultrasonics; Anilox Cleaners (CY Series) for print industry roll cleaning; Aqueous Consoles (CPS Series) in 3-stage and 4-stage configurations; Benchtop Cleaners (BC Series) with analog or digital controls; Tabletop Cleaners (S Series) in compact sizes; Industrial Tank and Generator Systems (BandScanner Series) ranging 300W-2400W; Large Tanks (IT Series) from 130-750 gallons; and Vapor Degreasers (CUDR/D Series) from 7-85 gallons. Supporting products include Immersible Ultrasonic Transducers for retrofitting existing tanks and SoniChem Cleaning Chemicals specially formulated to enhance ultrasonic cavitation. The company also offers related services including a Universal Mail-In Parts Cleaning Service, Marine Heat Exchanger Cleaning Service, and Express Repair Service for Sonicor and third-party equipment.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Agitation Washers (AW Series) Vertical agitation parts cleaning systems that use mechanical action of heated aqueous detergent combined with optional sweep-frequency ultrasonics, designed for parts with complex geometry and blind holes.
- Anilox Cleaners (CY Series) Ultrasonic cleaning systems specifically designed to restore the cell volume of high screen count anilox rolls without damaging delicate cell walls, used on chrome-plated cylinders in flexographic printing.
- Aqueous Consoles (CPS Series) Multi-stage parts cleaning process systems available in 3-stage (ultrasonic clean/rinse/dry) or 4-stage (ultrasonic clean/rinse/rinse/dry) configurations, housed in all stainless cabinet assemblies and used for contaminant removal, defluxing, and precision cleaning.
- Benchtop Cleaners (BC Series) Self-contained tabletop cleaning systems combining the BandScanner sweep-frequency generator with heavy-duty industrial ultrasonic cleaning tanks, available with analog or digital controls.
- SoniChem Cleaning Chemicals Specially formulated ultrasonic cleaning solutions designed to enhance cavitation, including All Purpose Detergent, Aqueous Degreaser, Surgical Instrument Cleaner, Jewelry Cleaner, and specialty formulations for various contaminants, sold in cases, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon containers.
- Immersible Ultrasonic Transducers Stainless steel enclosures containing lead-zirconate-titanate composite transducers for introducing ultrasonic energy into existing process tanks, available in IB, IS, and IR mounting configurations for retrofitting existing tanks.
- Industrial Tank and Generator Systems (BandScanner Series) Sweep frequency ultrasonic tank and generator systems ranging from 300W to 2400W, featuring BandScanner technology to eliminate hot spots and ensure process consistency, with FCC-compliant EMI suppression, digital thermostat controlled tank heater, variable pulse/degas control, and auto-reset digital cycle timer.
- Large Tanks (IT Series) Large capacity industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems from 130 to 750 gallons, featuring integrated heating and filtration systems with BandScanner sweep-frequency ultrasonics, with optional stainless plumbing and oil skimmer/separation systems.
- Tabletop Cleaners (S Series) Compact ultrasonic cleaners from 1/4 gallon to 10 gallons combining ultrasonic generators and piezoelectric composite transducers in powder-coated steel or stainless steel cabinets.
- Vapor Degreasers (CUDR/D Series) Two-stage vapor/ultrasonic degreasers with refrigerated primary condenser, featuring emissions control and safety systems, available in sizes from 7 to 85 gallons, used for surface finishing processes where solvents in vapor form cleanse the workpiece.
- Self Contained Ultrasonic Parts Cleaning Station Complete three-step cleaning station featuring heated immersion ultrasonic clean, heated immersion rinse, and circulating hot-air dryer in a single stainless workstation.
- Universal Mail-In Parts Cleaning Service Mail-in ultrasonic cleaning service for metal parts including automotive components, aerospace parts, and medical equipment, with expert inspection and quick turnaround.
- Marine Heat Exchanger Cleaning Service Professional ultrasonic cleaning service for marine heat exchangers that removes debris, rust, and contaminants using high-frequency sound waves to restore peak performance.
- Express Repair Service Ultrasonic cleaning equipment repair service for Sonicor and third-party machines including GemOro, Branson, and Crest, with a $180 diagnostic fee and an RMA process.
Quantifiable outcome
- 10-fold reduction in E. coli on leafy greens when using ultrasonic cleaning combined with chlorine solution vs chlorine alone
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Sonicor
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Sonicor technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Sonicor partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Sonicor competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Branson Ultrasonics (Emerson): Branson is the largest manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning equipment worldwide and competes head-to-head with Sonicor in industrial ultrasonic tanks, vapor degreasers, and immersion transducers. Sonicor explicitly offers repair services for Branson machines, indicating direct product overlap and competition for the same end customers in aerospace, automotive, and electronics.
- Crest Ultrasonics: Crest manufactures ultrasonic cleaning tanks, vapor degreasers, and aqueous consoles for industrial and laboratory markets with a similar product portfolio to Sonicor. Sonicor provides third-party repair service for Crest equipment, confirming close product and customer overlap in precision parts cleaning.
- Ultrasonic Power Corporation: Ultrasonic Power Corporation designs and builds industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems for manufacturing and process industries. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Sonicor in custom ultrasonic tanks, generators, and integrated cleaning lines.
- Cleaning Technologies Group: Cleaning Technologies Group is a multi-brand industrial cleaning equipment provider offering ultrasonic, immersion, spray, and aqueous wash systems. It competes with Sonicor across the same industrial cleaning verticals and serves similar aerospace, medical, and electronics customers.
- BlueWave Ultrasonics: BlueWave Ultrasonics manufactures precision ultrasonic cleaning equipment for aerospace, medical, firearms, and industrial applications. Its product line of ultrasonic baths, consoles, and custom systems directly competes with Sonicor's tabletop, benchtop, and industrial tank offerings.
Emerging players
- SharperTek: SharperTek is a smaller manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaners focused on benchtop and mid-size industrial units. It competes with the lower end of Sonicor's product range (tabletop and benchtop cleaners) in jewelry, dental, and small industrial use cases.
- Tovatech: Tovatech is a distributor and brand for ultrasonic cleaners and laboratory equipment, including ultrasound-branded products. While not a direct manufacturer competitor, it represents an alternative procurement channel for many of the same end customers Sonicor targets.
- ESMA Incorporated: ESMA is a chemical manufacturer specializing in ultrasonic and aqueous cleaning solutions — an adjacent offering to Sonicor's SoniChem chemical line. It competes with Sonicor in supplying cleaning chemistry to ultrasonic cleaning customers, particularly in aerospace and industrial finishing markets.
Broad incumbents
- STERIS: STERIS is a large incumbent in medical sterilization and infection prevention equipment. Its sterilization washing and disinfection systems overlap with Sonicor's Medical segment in healthcare and surgical instrument cleaning, though at much greater scale and broader portfolio.
- Mettler-Toledo: Mettler-Toledo is a broad industrial and laboratory equipment incumbent offering precision instruments and selected cleaning/ultrasonic accessories. It overlaps with Sonicor in laboratory and pharmaceutical applications where its instruments are routinely paired with ultrasonic cleaning workflows.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Sonicor social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Sonicor leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Sonicor funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Sonicor M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Sonicor
What does Sonicor do?
Sonicor manufactures ultrasonic cleaning systems, vapor degreasing equipment, and automated parts handling systems. The company sells a full range of cleaning hardware — from compact tabletop cleaners to 750-gallon industrial tanks — along with aqueous consoles, benchtop units, anilox cleaners, agitation washers, vapor degreasers, and a line of SoniChem cleaning chemicals. It also provides repair, mail-in parts cleaning, and marine heat exchanger cleaning services.
Is Sonicor a public or private company?
Sonicor is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Sonicor founded?
Sonicor was founded in 1966. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Sonicor based?
Sonicor is headquartered in West Babylon, United States, in the North America region.
How does Sonicor make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are cleaning Chemicals (SoniChem) and repair and Maintenance Services.
Who are Sonicor's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Branson Ultrasonics (Emerson), Crest Ultrasonics, Ultrasonic Power Corporation, Cleaning Technologies Group and BlueWave Ultrasonics. Emerging players are SharperTek, Tovatech and ESMA Incorporated. Broad incumbents are STERIS and Mettler-Toledo.
Does Sonicor have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sonicor.
What industry is Sonicor in?
Sonicor's product category is Industrial Cleaning Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHALAD, Parts Washing & Degreasing Equipment. Its NAICS code is 33331 and its SIC code is 2842.