Power Service - A DistributionNOW Company

What Power Service - A DistributionNOW Company does

Power Service is a Houston-based, private industrial subsidiary of DistributionNOW (NASDAQ: DNOW) that engineers, fabricates, distributes, and services rotating and process equipment for the energy, mining, and general industrial sectors. Founded in 1954 and operating from 251–500 employees, the company operates ASME-certified fabrication facilities in Casper, Wyoming and Tomball, Texas, plus a downstream industrial operations site in Houston, and serves all major U.S. basins (Permian, Delaware, Eagle Ford, Bakken, Powder River, Uinta, DJ, Niobrara) with international reach through DNOW's distribution network.

The company's core offerings are custom-engineered skidded packages: LACT units built to API-11N and B31-3 standards for custody transfer, vapor recovery units (VRUs), ASME code pressure vessels, gas measurement systems with Daniel/SureShot/Canalta instrumentation, produced water transfer and waterflood systems, pipeline launchers and receivers, plus pumps, air compressors, and aeration blowers. Power Service is also an authorized distributor for major rotating-equipment OEMs including Atlas Copco, EBARA, Flowserve, Moyno, NOV, Sandpiper, and Warren-Rupp, and provides in-house electrical engineering and automation (UL 508A control panels, PLCs, motor control centers). Capability has been expanded through four acquisitions since the 2016 DNOW transaction: Piping Specialties (2019), Accelerated Process Systems (2019), Colorado Seals (2023), and Montana Seals and Packings (2023), which more than tripled fabrication capacity and added sealing products.

Power Service generates revenue through four streams: equipment distribution of OEM parts (hardware sales), custom fabrication of one-off engineered skids (one-time project revenue), field service and aftermarket support (recurring professional services), and engineering/design services. Pricing is quote-based B2B and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales leveraging DNOW's U.S. and overseas distribution footprint and direct contact via shop.dnow.com and the corporate website. Customer segments are primarily upstream oil and gas (tank batteries, production, artificial lift, drilling) and midstream oil and gas (pipeline, gas distribution, processing), with secondary exposure to downstream refining, mining/minerals, power generation, and general industrial water/air systems. Multi-jurisdictional certifications (ASME U/NB/R Stamps, ABSA, CE, CSA, CWB, UL) constitute the principal barrier to entry.

Name

Power Service - A DistributionNOW Company

Legal name

Power Service, Inc.

Website

https://powerserviceinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Power Service, a DNOW subsidiary, engineers and fabricates custom rotating and process equipment—including LACT units, VRUs, ASME pressure vessels, pumps, and gas measurement systems—for upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas, mining, and industrial customers across major U.S. basins.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Equipment Fabrication and Distribution

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF), Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI), Medium/Low-Voltage Power Distribution (MCCs, Panels, UPS, Grounding) (EUAEAFAB), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Rotating equipment fabrication
• Process equipment engineering
• Oil and gas equipment
• Pressure vessel fabrication
• Custom skid packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Distribution: Distribution of OEM parts including pumps, generator sets, air compressors and blowers as an authorized distributor for major manufacturers.
2. Custom Fabrication: Fabrication of custom equipment including LACT units, VRU, ASME code vessels, water production skids, pressure vessels, and other process equipment tailored to customer specifications.
3. Field Service and Aftermarket Support: After-sale field service, repairs, installation services and lifelong service support for own and other brand products.
4. Engineering and Design Services: In-house designing, engineering and fabrication services tailored to each client's needs, including electrical engineering and automation solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Power Service designs, engineers, fabricates, distributes, and services rotating and process equipment — including custom-fabricated LACT units, vapor recovery units, ASME pressure vessels, gas measurement systems, pumps, blowers, air compressors, water production skids, and electrical/automation systems — for upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operations, as well as mining and power generation customers. It also serves as an authorized distributor of OEM parts from brands such as Atlas Copco, EBARA, Flowserve, Moyno, NOV, Sandpiper, and Warren-Rupp.

Product overview

Power Service is a rotating and process equipment provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom-engineered solutions. The core offerings include Air Compressors and Air Dryers, Industrial and Aeration Blowers, Pump Equipment and Packages, LACT Units, Vapor Recovery Units (VRU), Pressure Vessels, Gas Measurement Systems, Pipeline Launchers and Receivers, Produced Water Transfer Systems, and Water Disposal and Waterflood Systems. The company also provides Engineering and Design Services and Electrical Engineering and Automation Solutions (UL 508A control panels, PLCs, MCCs). These products work together as integrated skidded and housed packages designed for swift on-site setup, serving upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas markets, as well as mining and power generation sectors. The portfolio has been expanded through acquisitions including Piping Specialties (2019), Accelerated Process Systems (2019), Colorado Seals (2023), and Montana Seals and Packings (2023).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Compressors and Air Dryers Distributed air compressors and air dryers for low, medium, and high-pressure applications, providing moisture-free, clean, oil-free operations for industrial customers.
• Industrial and Aeration Blowers Aeration and industrial blower technologies for ventilation, aeration, and specialized air-movement needs in industrial and process facilities.
• Pump Equipment and Packages Comprehensive pump solutions including pumping equipment, repairs, and field service for fluid movement in harsh environments, distributed as an authorized reseller for major pump OEMs.
• Engineering and Design Services In-house design, engineering, and fabrication services for midstream processing systems, including 3D models, simulations, and project drawings, taking concepts through delivery for industrial and energy customers.
• Gas Measurement Systems Engineered and fabricated gas-metering systems using Daniel, SureShot, and Canalta instruments, providing accurate, reliable flow measurement, with on-site calibration services for midstream operators.
• LACT Units (Lease Automatic Custody Transfer) Custom LACT units engineered and fabricated to API-11N and B31-3 standards for custody transfer, allocation, and process control of petroleum products at production sites.
• Pipeline Launchers and Receivers Designed, engineered, and fabricated pipeline launchers and receivers that enable launching and receiving of pipeline pigs without flow interruption for midstream operators.
• Pressure Vessels Custom engineered and fabricated horizontal and vertical pressure vessels certified to ASME 'U' Stamp standards for oil- and water-removal applications at industrial facilities.
• Process Equipment Field Services After-sale field service program that provides installation, repairs, and lifelong service support for Power Service's own and other brands' installed equipment.
• Produced Water Transfer Systems Complete water-handling skidded solutions for exploration and production operations, enabling produced water transfer via pipeline or truck transport with filtration and truck grounding systems.
• Vapor Recovery Units (VRU) Custom VRU packages using compression technology and automation, tailored to service conditions, redundancy levels, and stand-alone capability requirements for upstream and midstream operators.
• Water Disposal and Waterflood Systems Custom skidded water solutions with control logic that modulates flow from multiple wells at varying pressures using a single injection pump for disposal and waterflood operations.
• Electrical Engineering and Automation Solutions Electrical engineering, integration, and automation services delivering UL 508A control panels, PLCs, power distribution centers, motor control centers, and electrical installation and wiring for industrial process systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than tripled fabrication capacity through strategic acquisitions since 2016

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, flagship and core.

• Colorado SealssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquired in 2023, adding superior sealing products capabilities.
• Montana Seals and PackingssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquired in 2023, expanding sealing products and service area to new regions including Texas and the Gulf Coast.
• Piping SpecialtiessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Acquired in 2019, expanding capabilities and service area.
• Accelerated Process SystemssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Acquired in 2019, contributing to more than tripled fabrication capacity.
• DNOW (DistributionNOW)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2016Power Service became part of the DNOW family in June 2016, rebranding as Power Service, a DNOW Company, and becoming central to DNOW's U.S. Process Solutions operating unit. The acquisition leverages DNOW's vast U.S. and overseas locations and robust PVF and MRO supplier connections.
• Atlas CopcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlas Copco air compressors and dryers are distributed through Power Service, providing state-of-the-art compressed air solutions for low, medium and high-pressure applications.
• EBARAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEBARA brand pumps sold through Power Service as an authorized distributor, providing diverse pump equipment for various industrial applications.
• FlowservecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlowserve authorized pump distributor relationship, providing comprehensive pump solutions including equipment, repairs and field service.
• MoynosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoyno pump products distributed through Power Service for fluid movement processes in harsh environments.
• NOV (National Oilwell Varco)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNOV equipment and components distributed through Power Service for oil and gas operations.
• SandpipersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSandpiper pump products distributed through Power Service for industrial applications.
• Warren-RuppsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWarren-Rupp pump products distributed through Power Service for air-operated double diaphragm pumps.
• DanielsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDaniel gas measurement instruments used in Power Service's gas-metering systems with on-site calibration services.
• SureShotsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSureShot instruments used in gas measurement systems for accurate, reliable flow measurement.
• CanaltasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanalta instruments integrated into Power Service's gas measurement solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve: Global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and rotating equipment for oil & gas, power, and process industries. Both an OEM supplier of pumps distributed by Power Service and a broad incumbent competing for similar custom equipment projects.
• National Oilwell Varco (NOV): Large diversified provider of oilfield equipment and components. Authorized-OEM partner of Power Service and a broad incumbent serving upstream and midstream operators with rigs, pumps, and process equipment.
• TechnipFMC: Global EPC and equipment provider for the energy industry, including subsea, surface, and integrated solutions. Broad incumbent competing for midstream and process-equipment projects that overlap with Power Service's skidded offerings.
• MRC Global: Global distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) and MRO products to energy and industrial markets. DNOW-affiliated brand and broad incumbent competitor in PVF/MRO distribution overlapping with Power Service's rotating-equipment distribution.
• Atlas Copco: Global industrial OEM of compressors, vacuum, and power solutions. An authorized-distribution partner of Power Service's compressor line and a broader incumbent offering complete compressor packages that overlap with Power Service's air systems business.
• Schlumberger (SLB) - Cameron: Global energy technology and equipment provider including surface and subsea production systems through the Cameron business. Broad incumbent producing process and rotating equipment for oil & gas that competes for midstream and downstream custom-equipment opportunities.

Direct peers

• EBARA: Global manufacturer of industrial pumps and rotating equipment. Authorized-distributor partner of Power Service and a direct peer competing in process pumping and custom pump packages for industrial and oil & gas markets.
• Forum Energy Technologies: Manufacturer of engineered products and subsea systems for the oil & gas industry. Direct peer offering process and rotating equipment to upstream and midstream operators competing for similar custom-equipment budgets.
• Odessa Pumps: DNOW-affiliated pump specialist serving Permian and other U.S. basins. Directly comparable as a rotating-equipment supplier focused on pumps for upstream and midstream applications, competing for similar customers.
• EcoVapor: DNOW-affiliated brand specializing in vapor recovery and emissions-control solutions for oil & gas producers. Directly comparable to Power Service's VRU and process-equipment offering within the same parent ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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