Midvale Industries

What Midvale Industries does

Midvale Industries is a US-based industrial equipment and consumables manufacturer founded in 1901 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with a western office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company designs and builds engineered processing equipment for aerospace, foundry, and metal finishing applications, including shot blasting machines, wet blasting systems, vibratory finishing equipment, parts washers, dust collection systems, and industrial coating equipment. It also supplies a comprehensive catalog of consumables: blast media (aluminum oxide, garnet, silicon carbide, ceramic beads, starch-based aerospace media), vibratory tumbling media, foundry consumables (Green Diamond sand, GDC silica-free resin coated sand, Shell Fast 2, crucibles, ladles, alloys), and personal protective equipment. Differentiated offerings include proprietary starch-based aerospace coating removal media compliant with MIL-P-85891A, GDC silica-free resin coated sand with 30-40% faster curing, and high-pressure water deburring systems manufactured in ISO 9001 and QS 9000 facilities.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model anchored by technically trained outside sales representatives who conduct on-site demonstrations using a mobile demo lab that travels to customer facilities. Distribution spans direct outside sales, inside sales support, and e-commerce for packaged offerings like plug-and-play blast packages. The company is an authorized Graco service center and maintains partnerships with ADM, Gibson Abrasive Equipment, Green Diamond Sand, Atwater General, Washington Mills, Hi-Vac, RPB Safety, and Finishing Technologies Inc. Revenue derives from one-time equipment sales, recurring consumables (blast media, foundry supplies, replacement parts), equipment repair services, and lab/process testing services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company advertises periodic specials and package deals. Named enterprise customers include Boeing Defense & Space Group, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, Bell Helicopter, Waupaca Foundry, Grede Foundry, and Nexteer, spanning aerospace, foundry, and automotive verticals. The company is privately held with no disclosed investors, funding rounds, or revenue figures.

Name

Midvale Industries

Legal name

Midvale Industries

Website

https://midvaleindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midvale Industries is a 125-year-old US manufacturer of engineered industrial processing equipment and consumables, serving aerospace, foundry, and metal finishing customers nationwide from St. Louis and Tulsa with proprietary silica-free foundry media and MIL-spec aerospace coating removal solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Finishing Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting (Sand/Grit/Shot/Waterjet) (IMAIAKAC), Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL)

Keywords

• Industrial finishing equipment
• Abrasive blast media
• Foundry supplies
• Aerospace coating removal
• Metal finishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of engineered industrial processing equipment including shot blasting machines, vibratory finishing equipment, wet blasting equipment, air blast equipment, paint equipment, parts washers, industrial coating systems, and dust collection equipment. Equipment is sold directly to industrial customers nationwide.
2. Industrial Supplies and Consumables: Sale of consumable products including blast media, vibratory media, foundry supplies (crucibles, ladles, metal alloys, flux, sand, binders), abrasives, ceramic filters, riser sleeves, personal protective equipment, and replacement parts. Ongoing recurring revenue from consumable products that need replenishment.
3. Equipment Repair Services: Repair and maintenance services for industrial equipment including blast equipment, paint equipment, pressure washers, shot blast equipment, and vibratory equipment. Services include routine maintenance, repairs, full rebuilds, and replacement parts. Company is an authorized Graco service center.
4. Lab and Process Testing Services: Off-site testing services allowing customers to explore various finishing processes using different abrasives, chemicals, media, and equipment without disrupting their production. Helps identify the most effective and efficient process before implementation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Midvale Industries manufactures and sells engineered industrial processing equipment, abrasive blast media, and foundry consumables for aerospace, metalcasting, and metal finishing applications. The company offers engineered process solutions covering shot blasting, vibratory finishing, wet blasting, paint equipment, parts washing, dust collection, and aerospace coating removal, along with consumable products like blast media, foundry supplies, and personal protective equipment. Equipment is built in the USA and supported by on-site demonstrations, lab testing services, and authorized repair services.

Product overview

Midvale Industries is an industrial equipment and supplies manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineered products across four core areas: Aerospace Finishing Applications (coating removal, composite services, metal bond deflashing), Foundry Supplies (melt department products, core/mold-making materials, cleaning room equipment, die casting), Abrasives & Media (blast media, vibratory tumbling media), and Metal Finishing Equipment (air/wet blast, vibratory finishing, dust collection, parts washers, industrial coating). The company also provides equipment repair services and lab testing services. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in St. Louis, MO with a western office in Tulsa, OK, Midvale serves aerospace, foundry, automotive, medical, and general manufacturing industries nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Shot/blast cabinet reduced preparation time to 1/10th of previous time
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Midvale Environmental TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for environmental technologies including recycling and continuous use programs for blast media. Utilizes a demo truck that travels to customer facilities for live demonstrations on customer-provided parts. Partnership recognized for eliminating blasting facilities hazardous waste and reducing disposal costs for the U.S. Coast Guard's Aircraft and Supply Center.
• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of EnviroStrip wheat starch, EnviroStripXL corn starch, and eStrip GPX Type VII military-spec starch blast media. These products are specifically engineered for aerospace coating removal applications and meet USAF MIL-P-85891 requirements.
• Gibson Abrasive EquipmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment partner for shot blasting machines including spinner hanger, table shot blast, tumble shot blast, monorail shot blast, mesh belt shot blast, and pipe shot blast equipment. Videos on YouTube showcase Gibson equipment capabilities.
• GracocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMidvale Industries is an authorized Graco service center providing overhauls, basic repairs, and scheduled maintenance. Benefits include in-stock Graco parts, fast shipping, discounts on equipment and parts, and expert knowledge for repairs and troubleshooting.
• Green Diamond Sand (mined and manufactured in USA)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of Green Diamond foundry sand - a synthetic olivine sand that is silica-free and serves as an alternative to silica or olivine green sand systems. Sand is mined and manufactured in the United States.
• Atwater GeneralmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Shell Fast 2 resin coated sands. Midvale works closely with Atwater General and Green Diamond Sand to create premium resin coated sand products that outperform traditional competitive products.
• Novis WorksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of sand binder products including phenolic urethane no bake system and epoxy/acrylic SO2 cold box system binder products.
• Washington MillsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of aluminum oxide blast media and silicon carbide blast media. Products are made from high quality virgin material produced in North America. 5 of 6 processing plants are in the US.
• RPB SafetyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of Z-Link Radiant Heat respiratory protection system that provides head and eye protection for foundry workers. Features air deflector, large viewing window, and aluminized flame resistant covers.
• Finishing Technologies Inc. (FTI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTulsa facility partner providing contract job shop services. Offers lab and process testing services and comprehensive equipment repair services as part of Midvale's full-service offering.
• Foundry Industry AssociationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate member of AFS (American Foundry Society), FEF (Foundry Educational Foundation), Ductile Iron Society, NADCA (North American Die Casting Association), and NFFS (Non-Ferrous Founders' Society).
• Hi-VacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of industrial vacuum systems including portable and stationary systems used for cleaning up or transporting wet and dry materials in foundries and manufacturing facilities.
• National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerComposite surface preparation processes are recognized by NIAR, validating the quality of Midvale's composite bond preparation services for aerospace applications.
• ArmexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of ARMEX blast and cleaning media - baking soda based abrasives for cleaning and removal of tough coatings without disturbing base material.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rosler (Rosler Oberflächentechnik): Global manufacturer of mass finishing, vibratory finishing, and shot blasting equipment for aerospace, foundry, and general metal finishing — directly competing with Midvale's vibratory and shot blasting product lines across the same target verticals.
• Wheelabrator Group (Norican Group): One of the world's largest surface preparation equipment manufacturers, offering wheel blast, air blast, and shot peening systems to aerospace, foundry, and automotive customers — directly overlapping Midvale's shot blasting and surface preparation equipment portfolio.
• Pangborn (Norican Group): Norican-owned supplier of shot blasting, air blasting, and surface preparation equipment and media serving aerospace, foundry, and general industrial customers — a head-to-head competitor in shot blast and abrasive media.
• Empire Abrasive Equipment: US manufacturer of air blast and shot blast equipment (cabinets, rooms, portable systems) plus abrasive media — directly comparable to Midvale's air blast, shot blast, and consumables business for industrial and aerospace customers.
• Clemco Industries: Long-established US manufacturer of abrasive blasting equipment (blast machines, cabinets, nozzles, respirators) and supplier of blast media — overlapping Midvale's blasting equipment, consumables, and PPE categories.
• Guyson Corporation: Manufacturer of blast equipment, vibratory finishing, ultrasonic cleaning, and automated surface finishing systems for industrial and aerospace applications — comparable to Midvale's wet blast, vibratory, and parts washing offerings.
• Abrasive Engineering & Technology (AET): US manufacturer of custom shot blast, air blast, and wheel blast systems for foundries, forge shops, and metal finishers — a direct competitor in surface preparation equipment for Midvale's foundry and metalcasting customers.
• Kramer Industries: US supplier of vibratory and tumbling finishing equipment, abrasive blast cabinets, parts washers, and finishing media — directly comparable to Midvale's vibratory finishing, blasting, and consumables product lines.
• Hammond Roto-Finish (Finishing Systems): Manufacturer of mass finishing, vibratory finishing, and deburring equipment for metal parts manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets — overlapping Midvale's vibratory and mass finishing equipment business.

Regional players

• Airblast / Airblast B.V. Global manufacturer of abrasive blasting equipment, blast rooms, and media with strong international presence — a peer in air blast equipment and media, primarily competing with Midvale in the US and across adjacent international aerospace markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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