Riley Industrial Services

What Riley Industrial Services does

Riley Industrial Services, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned industrial services company founded in 1970 and headquartered in Farmington, New Mexico. The company provides a portfolio of surface preparation, industrial cleaning, coating, and tank maintenance services to enterprise clients in oil & gas (refineries, gas processing plants, drilling and production facilities, reserve pits), power generation (coal-fired plants, air preheater cleaning), mining, municipal water systems, and general industrial facilities. Services include abrasive blasting (enclosed shop and 75+ mobile units), hydroblasting and pressure washing up to 40,000 PSI, vacuum truck services (44+ wet/dry industrial vacuum trucks), hydro excavation (48 GapVax trucks), tank lining and coating (polyureas, epoxies, plural components), DOT-certified acid transport relining, turbine oxide blasting (GE and Westinghouse approved), lead paint abatement, heater support, and equipment/vehicle/fleet painting and refinishing.

The company's underlying technology stack is physical rather than digital: custom-fabricated hydroblasting equipment delivering up to 40,000 PSI and 430 GPM, computer-automated air preheater cleaning systems producing up to 300 GPM at 8,000 PSI, vacuum trucks capable of moving solids, liquids, or slurries 500 feet through 8-inch pipe at up to 5,800 CFM, and an enclosed 50,000 sq ft blasting shop with a 10-acre blasting yard. Supporting equipment includes force cure units up to 1 million BTU and ventilation units up to 75,000 CFM for tank lining operations.

Riley Industrial generates revenue through project-based professional services contracts and long-term tank maintenance agreements, with pricing provided via quotes tailored to client specifications rather than public rate cards. The company also offers contractor financing for tank maintenance and construction services and 5-10 year warranties on tank repair and coating. It operates an enterprise field sales motion through eight regional offices across New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas (Farmington HQ, Carlsbad, Rio Rancho, Lubbock, Odessa, El Mirage, Show Low, Safford), is licensed as a contractor in 10 western states, and holds SSPC-QP1/QP2, NACE, AWWA, DOT, and OEM (GE, Westinghouse) certifications that gate enterprise procurement processes.

Name

Riley Industrial Services

Legal name

Riley Industrial Services, Inc.

Website

https://rileyindustrial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Riley Industrial Services is a family-owned industrial services company founded in 1970, providing surface preparation, cleaning, coating, and tank maintenance to oil & gas, power generation, mining, and municipal clients across the western United States through a fleet of specialized equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning and Maintenance Services

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (81131), Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Tank/Vessel/Confined Space) (IMAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tank, Vessel & Pipeline Inspection/Cleaning/Repair (API/ASME) (IMAIACAH), Chemical Tank Cleaning, Decontamination & Turnaround Waste Services (BPALAHAH), Industrial & Manufacturing Facility Cleaning (IMAIADAB), Specialty Deep Cleaning (Duct/Kitchen Exhaust/Pressure Washing) (IMAIADAN)

Keywords

• Industrial cleaning services
• Abrasive blasting services
• Hydroblasting pressure washing
• Vacuum truck services
• Tank maintenance coating

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cleaning Services: Project-based industrial cleaning services including hydroblasting, pressure washing, vacuum truck services, and hydro excavation. Revenue generated through contract work and per-project pricing for refineries, power plants, oil fields, and industrial facilities.
2. Coating and Painting Services: Surface preparation, coating, lining, and painting services for tanks, plants, facilities, and industrial equipment. Includes tank maintenance, tank lining, specialized coatings, lead paint abatement, and commercial/industrial painting. Revenue through project contracts.
3. Tank Maintenance and Repair: Tank repair and maintenance services including tank floor replacement, steel roof installation, structural repairs, and ongoing inspection and touch-up services. Offers contractor financing for new tanks and long-term maintenance plans.
4. Specialized Industrial Services: Additional specialized services including turbine oxide blasting, cattle guard cleaning, culvert and pipe cleaning, reserve pit and pond cleaning, fiberglass repair, heater support services, and confined space entry services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Riley Industrial Services provides on-site industrial cleaning, surface preparation, coating, and maintenance services for refineries, power plants, mines, municipal water systems, and other heavy industrial clients. Core offerings include abrasive blasting, hydroblasting and pressure washing (up to 40,000 PSI), vacuum truck and hydro excavation services, tank maintenance and lining, specialized coatings, lead paint abatement, and turbine oxide blasting, delivered through regional field crews and a large fleet of specialized equipment.

Product overview

Riley Industrial Services is a physical industrial services company (not a software/platform company) offering a portfolio of complementary services focused on surface preparation, industrial cleaning, coating applications, and facility maintenance. The core service offerings include Abrasive Blasting (with enclosed shops and 75+ mobile units), Hydroblasting & Pressure Washing (2,500-40,000 psi capabilities), Vacuum Truck Services (44+ wet/dry trucks plus 48 hydro excavation trucks), Tank Maintenance and Tank Lining & Coating (polyureas, epoxies, etc.), Hydro Excavation (non-destructive digging), Specialized Coatings (polyurea, fireproofing, plural component), and Plant/Facility/Commercial Painting. Supporting services include Lead Paint Abatement, DOT Certified Acid Coating, Air Preheater Cleaning, Turbine Oxide Blasting, Fiberglass Repair, Heater Support, Confined Space Entry, and Mine & Plant Support. The company operates from multiple locations across the western US (New Mexico, Arizona, Texas) and holds various industry certifications including SSPC-QP1/QP2, NACE, AWWA, and DOT certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abrasive Blasting Industrial surface preparation service that cleans steel and concrete surfaces back to original condition using a range of blast media (silica sand, aluminum oxide, steel slag, sodium bicarbonate, corn cobs, walnut shells). Used by refineries, power plants, mines, and industrial facilities before coating or lining work.
• Air Preheater Cleaning Computer-controlled high-pressure water jetting service for regenerative air preheaters on coal-fired boilers, cleaning horizontal or vertical preheater wheels in under 24 hours with rotors 15-25% cleaner than manual methods. Used by coal-fired power generating stations during outages.
• Automated Blasting Automated abrasive blasting service providing no-dust, high-production surface preparation with competitive results compared to manual blasting methods.
• Cattle Guard Cleaning Fast in-place cleaning service for cattle guards that removes debris without disassembly, eliminating risk of damage and avoiding the need for utility locates.
• Coating & Lining Tank lining and coating application service using polyureas, epoxies, phenolics, urethanes, coal tars, and vinyl esters, supported by force cure and high-CFM ventilation equipment.
• Commercial Painting Commercial painting services delivered for facilities and structures across Riley's licensed western-state service area.
• Confined Space Entry Specialized services for performing work safely inside confined space environments such as tanks, vessels, and pits.
• Culvert & Pipe Cleaning Culvert and pipe cleaning using GapVax Combo Truck with self-propelled crawler, 500 ft of high-pressure hose, 4,200-gallon water capacity, and capability to clean culverts up to 42 inches in diameter.
• Circulating Water Line Recoating Recoating service for industrial circulating water lines to extend asset life and restore corrosion protection.
• DOT Certified Acid Coating & Linings DOT-certified (DOT# 312357) coating and relining service for acid transport trailers and related equipment across the western United States.
• Enclosed Blast & Paint Shops Enclosed shop-based abrasive blasting, painting, and force-curing services for components and equipment delivered to the shop.
• Equipment/Vehicle/Fleet Painting & Refinishing Complete body shop repairs, refinishing, and sandblasting for industrial equipment, vehicles, and truck-supported specialty equipment. Service line launched in 2017.
• Fiberglass Repair Fiberglass repair services for industrial applications including tanks, pipes, and process equipment.
• Heater Support Services Turnkey heater rental and support services, including heaters (100,000 to 1,000,000 BTU), propane tanks, hoses, and manpower, with over 100 units available for deployment alongside coating and tank projects.
• Hydro Excavation Non-destructive excavation using high-pressure water and vacuum, applied to pipelines, telecommunications, municipal utilities, and environmental work. Designed for safe digging near buried utilities.
• Hydroblasting & Pressure Washing Versatile industrial cleaning using high-pressure water at 2,500 to 40,000 PSI and volumes from 22 to 430 GPM, applied to boiler water walls, concrete removal, asphalt removal, condenser tubes, and lead paint removal. Also performs hydrostatic testing up to 5,000 PSI.
• Lead Paint Abatement SSPC-qualified and state-certified (New Mexico) lead abatement service using automated blasting capabilities for lead-based paint removal on industrial and commercial assets.
• Mine & Plant Support Onsite mine and plant support services delivering professional relationships, shorter response times, dedicated resources, and tight integration with customer operations across hydroblasting, vacuum services, coating, and painting.
• Plant and Facility Painting OpQual certified plant and facility painting service capable of deploying large crews, with additional lead abatement certification.
• Reserve Pit & Pond Cleaning Large-scale mud and waste removal service for reserve pits and ponds, performed safely, economically, and efficiently for oil and gas operators.
• Specialized Coatings Application of polyurea, plural component, and fireproofing coatings. Certified fireproofing services using Carboline and International Paint products. Plural component applications include POLIBRID, 3M Scotchkote, Polyurea, and Rock Guard.
• Tank Maintenance Tank repair and maintenance service for water, fuel, and process tanks, including comprehensive maintenance plans, inspections, touch-up services, long-term warranties (5-10 years), contractor financing, tank moves, elevation changes, and major structural repairs.
• Turbine Oxide Blasting Precision abrasive blasting service for turbines, ranging from small units to 750 megawatt super critical units, using super-fine abrasives, shot peening, and glass bead cleaning that meets stringent test standards. GE and Westinghouse approved contractor.
• Vacuum Truck Services Industrial vacuum services for solids, liquids, and slurries, using Supersucker and Guzzler wet/dry vacuum trucks with up to 27-inch vacuum, 5,800 CFM capacity, 500 ft reach through 8-inch pipe, and 16-cubic-yard tanks with rapid vibrator-assisted dumping.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rotors are 15 to 25 percent cleaner after automated cleaning and completed in less than 24 hours
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• San Juan Medical Foundation (SJMF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Riley Industrial Services established the Riley Men's Health Fund in partnership with SJMF in 2004 to provide financial assistance to uninsured, under-insured, and low-income men in San Juan County, NM. The fund assists with medical exams, procedures, medication, and health-related services, primarily cancer-related diagnostic testing and treatment. Over $549,701 has been distributed in medical bill assistance over 20 years, helping 1,300 men.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Clean Harbors: Clean Harbors is the largest U.S. environmental and industrial services company, with a direct industrial services division (formerly HydroChemPSC) that performs hydroblasting, vacuum truck, tank cleaning, and decontamination work for refineries and chemical plants — directly overlapping Riley's core offerings, but at national scale and with broader waste management capabilities.
• Brand Industrial Services (BrandSafway): BrandSafway is a large industrial services platform offering industrial cleaning, coating, insulation, and access services to refineries, power plants, and heavy industrial customers — overlapping with Riley's abrasive blasting, coating, and plant support services, but at significantly larger national scale.
• Veolia North America Industrial Services: Veolia's industrial services division provides high-pressure water cleaning, vacuum services, tank cleaning, and waste management for refineries, chemical plants, and power stations — overlapping with Riley's industrial cleaning and waste handling services, with broader geographic and waste-handling capabilities.

Direct peers

• Team Industrial Services: Team Inc. is a direct competitor in industrial cleaning, inspection, and mechanical services for the refining, chemical, and power generation markets, offering hot tapping, field machining, NDE, and tank services comparable to Riley's tank maintenance and coating work.
• USA DeBusk: USA DeBusk is a privately held industrial services company that performs hydroblasting, vacuum truck, tank cleaning, and turnaround services for refineries, terminals, and chemical plants — directly competing with Riley in the same oil & gas turnaround and industrial cleaning niche.
• HydroChemPSC (Clean Harbors Industrial Services): HydroChemPSC, now integrated into Clean Harbors' Industrial Services division, is one of Riley's closest direct peers, providing automated high-pressure water jetting, chemical cleaning, and decontamination for refineries and power plants — directly comparable to Riley's hydroblasting and air preheater cleaning work.

Regional players

• Performance Industrial Services: Performance Industrial Services is a regional industrial services contractor providing abrasive blasting, coating, and plant maintenance to refineries, power plants, and pipelines — directly comparable to Riley's core service portfolio but with a primary footprint in the Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana rather than the Southwest.
• Specialty Diving of Texas: Specialty Diving of Texas provides industrial cleaning, tank inspection, and confined space services to refineries and terminals in the Gulf Coast region — comparable to Riley's confined space entry and tank maintenance services, but serving a different geography.

Emerging players

• Miller Pipeline: Miller Pipeline provides pipeline construction, rehabilitation, and hydrovac excavation services — directly comparable to Riley's GapVax hydro excavation and pipeline support offerings, with overlapping customers in oil & gas and municipal utilities but a primarily Midwest operational footprint.

Others

• Vactor Manufacturing: Vactor is a leading manufacturer of sewer and hydro excavation vacuum trucks — a key equipment supplier category for Riley's hydro excavation fleet. They are an adjacent/ecosystem player rather than a direct service competitor, but they shape the equipment landscape Riley operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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