Industrial Solution Services

What Industrial Solution Services does

Industrial Solution Services, Inc. (dba ISS) is a privately held California-based chemical supplier specializing in high-purity reagent grade urea solutions, aqua ammonia, and anhydrous ammonia. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Upland, California, the company serves enterprise customers in power generation, marine vessel operations, potable water treatment, and chemical, pharmaceutical, and petroleum processing across California, Arizona, Nevada, and the broader Western United States. The firm is led by President/CFO Allen E. Armstrong and reports over 100 years of combined technical and operational experience across its personnel, while operating with a small 1-10 employee footprint supported by three production and distribution sites (Upland, Stockton, and Riverside).

ISS's core product line centers on PureAir 32, a 32.5% aqueous urea solution that meets AUS 32, DIN 70070, and ISO 22241 specifications, and PureAir 40 Marine, a 40% urea solution formulated for marine SCR systems. Production uses deionized water and dry urea from dedicated sources in stainless steel storage tanks, pumps, valves, and piping, with each batch clarity-sampled, membrane-filtered, and retained for three months for compliance verification. Complementary products include ACS Reagent Grade Ammonium Hydroxide (18.5%-30% NH3), Anhydrous Ammonia in refrigeration and commercial grades, and NSF-certified Ammonium Sulfate 40% for potable water treatment via monochloramine generation. The company also supplies ancillary equipment, including custom storage tanks from 525 to 6,500 gallons in horizontal and vertical configurations, 30KW and 2235 immersion heaters, and the GPI DEF Tote Dispensing System.

ISS operates an enterprise field sales model, delivering chemicals via its own dedicated fleet in full bulk (5,000-gallon), mini bulk (LTL), dedicated, and metered formats, and providing 24/7 emergency response, evacuation services, and safety training. The company leases or sells custom storage tanks and provides system design, engineering consultation, and on-site technical assistance, frequently partnering with SCR and SNCR system designers, manufacturers, and licensees. Revenue is generated through chemical product sales and equipment sales and leasing, with pricing conducted on a contact basis rather than published rates. The Stockton facility is expanding in 2025 and the Riverside facility is expanding across 2025-2026, suggesting an active capacity build-out supporting the company's marine and power generation end-markets.

Name

Industrial Solution Services

Legal name

Industrial Solution Services, Inc.

Website

https://industrialsolutionservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Industrial Solution Services is a California-based chemical supplier of high-purity reagent grade urea solutions, ammonia products, and ammonium sulfate for NOx emissions control in power generation, marine vessels, and water treatment applications across the Western United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Upland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products Sales: Sale of High Purity Reagent Grade Urea Solution in 32.5% and 40% concentrations, Anhydrous Ammonia (Refrigeration and Commercial Grade), Aqua Ammonia (Ammonium Hydroxide), and Ammonium Sulfate 40%. Products meet stringent quality specifications for NOx control applications.
2. Storage Tanks and Equipment: Sale and lease of custom storage tanks (525 to 6500 gallon capacities), handling systems, immersion heaters (30KW, 2235 models), and DEF tote dispensing systems.
3. Delivery Services: Full bulk 5000 gallon deliveries, mini bulk (LTL) deliveries, dedicated delivery equipment, 24/7 emergency deliveries, evacuation services, and safety training services.
4. Technical Services: System design and technical assistance, engineering consultation, operational support, and refrigeration system pump outs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Industrial Solution Services manufactures and supplies high-purity reagent grade urea solutions (32.5% and 40% concentrations), anhydrous ammonia, ammonium hydroxide (aqua ammonia), and ammonium sulfate for NOx control in power generation, marine vessel, and water treatment applications. The company also sells and leases custom storage tanks, immersion heaters, and DEF dispensing systems, and provides dedicated bulk delivery, mini bulk (LTL) delivery, 24/7 emergency delivery, and technical assistance throughout California and the western United States.

Product overview

Industrial Solution Services is a chemical and environmental solutions supplier offering a portfolio of high-purity reagent grade chemical products, storage equipment, and handling systems primarily for NOx emissions control in power generation and marine applications. The core product line centers on PureAir 32 (32.5% urea solution/DEF) and PureAir 40 Marine (40% urea solution for marine vessels), supplemented by Ammonium Hydroxide (Aqua Ammonia) and Anhydrous Ammonia in refrigeration and commercial grades. The company also supplies Ammonium Sulfate 40% for water treatment and Sulphur Sticks for anhydrous ammonia applications. Supporting infrastructure includes the GPI DEF Tote Dispensing System for portable DEF dispensing, custom Storage Tanks (525-6500 gallon capacities in horizontal/vertical configurations), and Immersion Heaters (30KW and 2235 models) for tank heating. Products are distributed throughout California and the western United States with dedicated delivery equipment and technical assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PureAir 32: High-purity urea solution 32.5% concentration for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and NOx reduction.
• PureAir 40

Products and services

• PureAir 32 High-purity 32.5% aqueous urea solution (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) used in SCR systems for NOx reduction from diesel exhaust emissions, meeting AUS 32, DIN 70070, and ISO 22241 specifications. Targeted at power generation and diesel exhaust emissions control.
• PureAir 40 Marine NOx Marine Vessel Urea 40% solution designed for marine applications and DEF use; delivered alongside vessels at berthed locations using the company's own fleet. Used by engine manufacturers, marine SCR system providers, cruise ships, commercial vessels, offshore support vessels, undersea cable laying vessels, and container vessels.
• Urea Solution High-purity reagent grade urea solution available in 32.5% and 40% concentrations for NOx control in power generation projects; distributed in full bulk 5000 gallon and mini bulk (LTL) deliveries.
• Ammonium Hydroxide (Aqua Ammonia) Reagent grade aqua ammonia (NH4OH) solution containing 18.5%-30% NH3 meeting ACS Reagent Grade requirements; used for NOx control in power generation, chemical, pharmaceutical, petroleum, agriculture, acid neutralization, and water treatment.
• Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration and Commercial Grade anhydrous ammonia (NH3) for industrial applications; distributed in full, mini, dedicated and metered deliveries with 24/7 emergency services including evacuation and safety training.
• Ammonium Sulfate 40% Liquid ammonium sulfate solution used in potable water treatment in combination with chlorine to generate monochloramine for disinfection; NSF-approved for water treatment applications.
• Storage Tanks Custom urea storage tanks available in 525, 750, 1000, 1025, 1500, 1635, 1700, 2500, 2635, 3000, and 6500 gallon sizes in horizontal and vertical configurations; offered on lease or sale basis.
• GPI DEF Tote Dispensing System Portable dispensing system for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) with rugged pump body, field-replaceable switches, 115V or 12V pump options, RSV coupler with hose, 3/4 inch x 12ft DEF hose, and stainless steel automatic nozzle.
• Immersion Heaters Tank heating equipment including 30KW Immersion Heater and 2235 Immersion Heater for maintaining urea solution above salt-out temperature during storage.
• Sulphur Sticks Sulphur sticks used in conjunction with anhydrous ammonia applications.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SCR and SNCR System Designers, Manufacturers and LicenseescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial Solution Services partners with designers, manufacturers and licensees of SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and SNCR (Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction) systems for specific power generation projects. The company provides urea solution supply and technical consultation for tank designs, tank installations, storage environments, delivery methods, and delivery logistics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell International: Industrial conglomerate with a specialty chemicals business including process chemicals for NOx control and emissions compliance. Comparable on the emissions-control end-market but at vastly greater scale and product breadth.
• OCI Global: International nitrogen, methanol, and ammonia producer. Comparable in that it produces ammonia and urea for industrial and emissions-control end uses, but at global rather than regional scale.
• Air Products and Chemicals: Major industrial gas and chemicals company supplying anhydrous ammonia and related chemicals. Comparable on ammonia products serving chemical, pharmaceutical, and refrigeration end markets, though at far broader scale.
• Linde: Global industrial gases and chemicals supplier including ammonia. Overlaps with ISS on industrial ammonia for chemical/pharmaceutical applications, but operates across a vastly broader portfolio.
• CF Industries Holdings: One of North America's largest producers of nitrogen fertilizers including urea and ammonia. ISS competes at the regional/distributor layer for the same end-uses (NOx control, industrial ammonia), but CF operates at vastly greater scale across the full nitrogen value chain.
• Yara International: Global nitrogen producer and a major Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF/Air1) supplier. While Yara dominates globally, ISS competes regionally on high-purity reagent-grade urea and marine-grade DEF where local logistics and customer service matter.
• Mitsui Chemicals: Diversified Japanese chemicals producer with industrial and specialty chemical offerings. Compares to ISS through its industrial chemical portfolio serving similar end markets, though at much broader geographic and product scope.

Direct peers

• Old World Industries (Peak DEF): Owner of the Peak DEF brand, one of the largest North American DEF distributors. Competes directly with ISS on DEF/urea solution sales and represents the closest peer in product, end-use (NOx control), and go-to-market.

Emerging players

• Kurita Water Industries: Japanese water and process treatment chemicals supplier. Overlaps with ISS's Ammonium Sulfate 40% for potable water treatment applications, with both serving municipal/industrial water utilities.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water treatment and hygiene chemicals. Comparable through Ecolab's water treatment chemical portfolio where ISS sells NSF-approved Ammonium Sulfate 40%, but Ecolab operates at much greater scale and broader chemical scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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