Blowtherm USA

What Blowtherm USA does

Blowtherm USA is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Blowtherm, an Italian industrial paint booth manufacturer established in 1956 and exporting to more than 60 countries. Operating from a single headquarters in Richardson, Texas, the company sells capital equipment and aftermarket support to automotive collision repair shops, automotive dealerships with in-house body shops (including Maserati and Tesla certified facilities), multi-shop operators (MSOs), truck and commercial vehicle operators, and select industrial manufacturers in aerospace, marine, rail, and recreational vehicle segments. The company does not sell into Canada or Mexico, where separate distribution entities operate. Customer outcomes reported in case studies include 20% operating-cost reduction and tripled production at Land Rover of Dallas, 50% efficiency improvement at Scott's Custom Colors, and 33% more booth cycles per day at Bourne Collision Center.

Name

Blowtherm USA

Legal name

Blowtherm USA

Website

https://blowtherm-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blowtherm USA is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Italian-made Blowtherm industrial paint booth and spray booth systems, serving automotive collision repair shops, dealerships, MSOs, and commercial vehicle and industrial facilities with capital equipment and factory-trained aftermarket service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Richardson

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Spray Booth Systems Sales: B2B sale of industrial paint booth and spray booth systems including EXTRA, WORLD, and SPACE lines for automotive, truck, and industrial applications. Products are sold as complete systems with various customization options. Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment purchases with enterprise-level transaction values.
2. Prep Stations and Mix Rooms: Sale of GENIUS prep stations and paint mixing rooms as standalone or integrated solutions. These complementary products serve body shop preparation and paint mixing workflows.
3. OEM Replacement Parts: Sale of official Blowtherm USA OEM replacement parts for systems manufactured from 1985 to date. Parts include control panels, burners, gas trains, filters, and other components. Available via phone (855-463-9872) with NO RETURN policy for electronic components.
4. Factory-Trained Service and Technical Support: Factory-trained service assistance for Blowtherm equipment. Includes installation support, commissioning, maintenance guidance, and technical assistance for factory-authorized installations. Service provided through authorized dealer network.
5. Green Depurating Unit: Standalone air purification units for solvent-based paint applications, available with various configurations including metal basement, extended activated carbon, and automation options.
6. Under Body and Painting Lifts: Sale of vehicle lifts including under body lifts (BS3.3, up to 3500 kg, 1450mm height) and optional painting lifts for spray booth integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Blowtherm USA is the exclusive authorized U.S. distributor for Blowtherm industrial paint booth and spray booth systems. The company sells EXTRA, WORLD/WORLD-S, and SPACE spray booth lines for automotive, truck, and industrial applications, along with GENIUS prep stations, paint mixing rooms, OEM replacement parts, and factory-trained service support. Revenue is generated primarily through capital equipment sales to collision repair shops, automotive dealerships, MSOs, truck and commercial vehicle facilities, and industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

Blowtherm USA is the exclusive U.S. distributor for industrial paint booth systems manufactured by Blowtherm (established 1956, Italy). The product portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered around core spray booth systems (EXTRA, WORLD/WORLD-S, Truck & Industrial) with complementary prep stations (GENIUS), mixing rooms, and add-on technologies. Core spray booths feature dual-skin insulated panels, LED lighting, direct-drive centrifugal fans, and digital control panels. The product line includes several add-on modules: Air Speed (accelerated flash-off/cure for waterborne paints), Heating Recuperator (heat recovery), Blowpower (energy/pollution optimization), Speed Cure (accelerated curing programs), Frequency Drive/VFD (energy-saving variable air volume), Direct Fired Gas Burner (100% efficient heating), Under Body Lift BS3.3 (vehicle lifting), Painting Lift (hydraulic translator system), Paint Mixing Rooms (paint preparation workspaces), and Green Depurating Unit (solvent air purification). Accessories include infra-red lamps, pneumatic lifts, and multi-function control units. Products serve automotive body shops, dealers, MSOs, and industrial sectors including aerospace, marine, rail, and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EXTRA: Advanced industrial spray booth for passenger cars and light vehicles, featuring Blowpower system, frequency drive, direct fired gas burner, heating recuperator, and Air Speed technology for waterborne and solvent-based paint applications.
• WORLD/WORLD-S
• SPACE
• GENIUS Prep Stations
• Air Speed
• Blowpower
• Green Depurating Unit

Products and services

• EXTRA Spray Booth Large equipment paint spray booth for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, featuring dual-skin wall panels with rock-wool insulation, LED lighting, direct-drive centrifugal fans, digital control panel, and optional Blowpower system for energy savings. Available in extended height configurations for larger vehicles.
• WORLD / WORLD-S Spray Booth Classic spray booth system for passenger cars, exotic high-end collector vehicles, antique car restoration, trucks, sprinters, and all sizes of vehicles. Features dual-skin wall panels with rockwool insulation, LED lighting, direct-drive centrifugal fans, and direct-fired gas heating. The WORLD-S is an upgraded version of the former World-8000.
• Truck & Industrial Spray Booths Large painting installations for industrial applications including heavy vehicles, railway carriages, aircraft, naval vessels, and metal, plastic, and timber industries. Designed and made-to-measure for specific industries with advanced technologies and premium materials.
• GENIUS Prep Stations Automotive paint prep stations available in configurations ranging from cost-effective to comprehensive, featuring CTOF configurations, zoned air systems, frequency drive motors, direct-fired gas burners, and heating recuperators. Can be equipped with various extraction units and positive pressure heated ventilation systems.
• Paint Mixing Rooms Industrial workspaces for mixing and preparing paint for vehicles. Equipped with lighting, ventilation, personnel door with safety glass and anti-panic handle, overhead filtration, and optional stainless steel bench with air suction.
• Green Depurating Unit Standalone air purification system for reducing solvent levels to comply with environmental laws. Uses activated carbon absorbing cartridges, pre-filters, and high-efficiency ventilation units. Available with metal basement, extended activated carbon, and automation options. ATEX-certified models available.
• Under Body Lift (BS3.3) Under body lifting system suitable for vehicles weighing maximum 3500 kg up to 1450 mm height. Can be floor-installed or recessed into a pit, suitable for repairs and body ordinary service, and for painting inside booths up to 85C. Certified for Class 2 area per 94/9/CE (Atex) Directive.
• Painting Lift (Translator) Hydraulic painting lift that moves on tracks covering the full length of the booth cabin. Allows operators to work safely at any height and length position. Features smooth hydraulic controls, stability, and optional single or double configuration.
• OEM Replacement Parts Official Blowtherm USA OEM replacement parts for systems manufactured from 1985 to date. Parts include control panels, burners, gas trains, filters, and other components. Available via phone (855-463-9872) with NO RETURN policy for electronic components.
• Factory-Trained Service and Technical Support Factory-trained service assistance for Blowtherm equipment. Includes installation support, commissioning, maintenance guidance, and technical assistance for factory-authorized installations. Service is provided through authorized dealer network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34% reduction in fuel costs and 32% reduction in power costs through Frequency Drive technology
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Eurotech DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Southern California region (Whittier, Gardena, Los Angeles, Santa Ana). Rob Summers credited as key development partner for ACG (Auto Collision Group) installations, providing hands-on support during spray booth installation and commissioning. Handles Maserati and Tesla certified facilities.
• Tri State Spray BoothscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor covering Indiana territory including Scott's Custom Colors installation in Terre Haute, IN. Ron Baylor described as 'straight shooter' with thorough, professional installation crew that stands behind the product.
• English Collision EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Dallas/Fort Worth region handling Land Rover of Dallas installation. Credited with smooth installation process that delivered exactly what was promised - affordable booths with nearly effortless operation.
• AutoquipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor handling Bourne Collision Center installation. Delivered what was promised with real comfort level during shipment and delivery process for Extra spray booth with Air Speed system.
• Toyota Middle EastflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor OEM installation: 8x Extra Spray booths (7.000x4.500), 4x Extra Spray booths (8.000x4.500), 16x prep bays, 12x lifts, plus rolling doors, rails, trolleys. Significant reference installation demonstrating enterprise-grade capability.
• BMW JapanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner3x World Spray booths with 6 thermoventilation units, natural gas burners. Major automotive OEM installation validating premium positioning and quality standards.
• Volkswagen AMAG SwitzerlandflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner2x Extra Spray booths, 4 side-by-side prep stations with thermoventilation, inverter technology. Premium automotive OEM validating European engineering standards.
• Mercedes-Benz PolandflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial spray booth (16.05x5x5.05m) with 2 thermoventilation units, rolling doors. Large-scale industrial application for premium automotive manufacturer.
• Premium Collision CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustomer featuring testimonial about Extra Spray Booth with Air Speed and Mix Room. Jack Balyan in West Hollywood, CA. Serves as reference customer for Mid-market segment.
• Marksman Auto BodyminorGTM or Marketing Partner17+ year customer reference. Mark Kowalski evaluated every spray booth on market and chose Blowtherm. Serves as reference customer for longevity and total cost of ownership.
• AutoBodyNews.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry publication partner publishing customer testimonial articles about Blowtherm installations. Multiple news stories featuring 70 West Body Shop, Top Gun Auto Center, Tag's Auto Inc., and other customers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Global Finishing Solutions (GFS): U.S. manufacturer of industrial paint booths, prep stations, and finishing systems for automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers. Directly competes with Blowtherm USA in automotive collision repair and industrial paint booth markets across North America.
• Garmat USA: Manufacturer of downdraft and crossdraft automotive paint booths sold to body shops and dealerships in the U.S. A direct competitor with overlapping product categories and customer segments.
• Col-Met Spray Booths: Manufacturer of industrial paint booths and finishing equipment for automotive refinishing, wood finishing, and industrial applications. Direct peer in paint booth manufacturing with similar distribution channels.
• USI Italia: Italian manufacturer of spray booths and industrial finishing equipment with global distribution. Comparable European peer to Blowtherm's Italian parent — similar product lines, technology, and target customers.
• SAIMA (Saima International): European manufacturer of automotive and industrial spray booths. Comparable European-based competitor targeting automotive refinishing and industrial coating markets.
• Spray Booth Technologies (SBT): U.S. designer and manufacturer of industrial paint booths for automotive and industrial applications. Comparable peer offering custom spray booth systems with installation and service.
• Junair Spraybooths: UK-based manufacturer of spray booths and paint mixing rooms for automotive refinishing and industrial coating. Comparable European peer with similar product architecture and target customers.
• Transtech (Thermaclean): Manufacturer of paint spray booths, prep stations, and finishing equipment for automotive and industrial sectors. Direct competitor in the spray booth manufacturing space.

Broad incumbents

• DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing: Broad automotive refinishing equipment brand offering spray guns, respirators, and finishing equipment. Adjacent to Blowtherm's booth business — serves the same body shop customer base but with different product categories.

Regional players

• Stellar Industries (Auto Collision Group / MSO Operators): Multi-shop operator (MSO) and body shop consolidator that purchases equipment like Blowtherm's at scale. Representative of the buyer side rather than a competitor, but comparable in scale and customer dynamics.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blowtherm-usa

Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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