What Par-Kan Company does

Par-Kan Company, LLC is a US steel fabrication manufacturer founded in 1958 and headquartered in Silver Lake, Indiana, now operating as a division of the privately held RP Industries conglomerate led by CEO Nelson Reyes. The company produces heavy-gauge, powder-coated steel equipment across four integrated product lines: Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for airlines and airports — including baggage carts (closed, open, and the 2024-launched PK-CBC510 collapsible design), lavatory service carts, potable water carts, fueling carts, human remains carts, trash carts, roller dollies, and caster dollies — Refuse Products (the Easy Dump satellite dumper, front and rear load containers, poly carts, poly kans, self-dumping hoppers, and roll-off containers), Liquid Recycling Equipment (106–400 gallon leak-proof pressure-tested containers and grease cubes), and Agriculture Equipment (SeedWeigh bulk tenders, mobile weigh wagons, and seed storage pods). Core technology centers on heavy-gauge steel fabrication, certified welding across all facilities, and advanced powder-coat finishing across more than 15,000 sq. ft. of dedicated space, supplemented by patented and patent-pending mechanical innovations including the granted PK-LD3 caster dolly, the patent-pending tow bar activated braking system, and the patent-pending collapsible cart architecture. Manufacturing spans five facilities in Indiana and Ohio with a Nebraska distribution center.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model: GSE and other equipment are sold direct-to-customer through an in-house sales team with product-category-specific managers (Darcy Sroufe for Refuse, Dylan Fontes for GSE, Jay Schooler for Liquid Recycling), while Refuse products are distributed exclusively through an authorized dealer/distributor network with a public locator tool. Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales of capital equipment plus a parts and replacement components business with 24-hour shipping on most SKUs. Pricing is quote-based across all product lines with no public price list. The company is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) registered with the NMSDC, sells exclusively American-made products from American steel, and counts Southwest Airlines, Piedmont Airlines, West Virginia Tractor, dirtwain.com, Hi Tek Seeds, Stepp Equipment, Corey Seed Service, and Muller Welding Company among its named customers.

Name

Par-Kan Company

Legal name

Par-Kan Company, LLC

Website

https://par-kan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Par-Kan Company, a US steel fabricator founded in 1958 and part of RP Industries, manufactures heavy-gauge powder-coated Ground Support Equipment, refuse containers, liquid recycling tanks, and agricultural seed-handling equipment for airlines, airports, waste haulers, and agribusinesses across five US facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Fabrication Equipment

NAICS

Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439), Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing (33243), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (33242)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Metal Cans (3411)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Pails & Paint Cans (IMALADAE)

Keywords

• Ground support equipment
• Steel fabrication
• Refuse containers
• Agricultural seed tenders
• Liquid recycling tanks

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ground Support Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of heavy-gauge steel GSE products including baggage carts, lavatory service carts, potable water carts, fueling carts, human remains carts, caster dollies, and roller dollies for airports and airlines. Products sold as durable capital equipment with one-year warranties.
2. Refuse Container Sales: Sale of refuse containers including Easy Dump satellite dumpers, front load containers, rear load containers, utility carts, poly carts, poly kans, dumpers, and roll-offs. Sold through direct sales and distributor network.
3. Liquid Recycling Equipment Sales: Sale of leak-proof liquid recycling containers (106-400 gallons), grease cubes, and lids for managing liquid waste streams in commercial environments.
4. Agricultural Equipment Sales: Sale of seed handling equipment including SeedWeigh tenders, weigh wagons, and seed storage systems for agribusiness operations.
5. Parts and Replacement Components: Par-Kan maintains a parts stocking program with dedicated warehouse to ship most replacement parts within 24 hours to minimize equipment downtime for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Par-Kan Company is an American metal fabrication manufacturer that designs, engineers, and produces heavy-gauge steel equipment for four primary markets: Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for commercial airlines and airports, Refuse and Waste Management containers, Liquid Recycling containers for commercial kitchens and rendering operations, and Agricultural seed handling equipment. All products are American-made from American steel using patented and patent-pending processes, certified welders, in-house engineering, and advanced powder-coat finishing applied inside and out.

Product overview

Par-Kan Company is a metal fabrication manufacturer offering four integrated product lines: Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for airports including baggage carts, lavatory/water/fueling carts, trash carts, and cargo dollies; Refuse Products including the Easy Dump satellite dumper, front/rear load containers, poly carts, poly kans, dumpers, and roll-offs; Liquid Recycling Equipment with leak-proof containers (106-400 gallons) and grease cubes; and Agriculture Equipment including SeedWeigh tenders, weigh wagons, and seed storage pods. All products are American-made from heavy-gauge steel using patented processes and powder-coat finishing, manufactured across five facilities in Indiana, Ohio, and Nebraska.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Easy Dump: The Easy Dump is a satellite dumper designed for accessing areas where larger trucks cannot go. It's a versatile unit ideal for navigating narrow spaces like gated communities, parks, and other restricted areas, and is perfect for handling missed stops. Features include heavy-duty steel body, structural tube frame, and 1-year manufacturer's warranty. Available in 3, 4, 6 cubic yard models and 50/50 split and 8-yard configurations.

Products and services

• Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Line Full line of airport ground support equipment including baggage carts, lavatory service carts, potable water carts, fueling carts, trash carts, human remains carts, bottle service carts, and cargo dollies, built from heavy-gauge powder-coated steel with patent-pending automated braking, fifth-wheel steering, and ergonomic tow bars. Designed for commercial airlines and airport operators for tarmac operations.
• Refuse Products Line Waste collection containers and equipment including Easy Dump satellite dumpers, front load containers, rear load containers, utility carts, poly carts, poly kans, self-dumping hoppers, and roll-off containers, built from heavy-gauge powder-coated steel for municipalities, waste management operators, and commercial refuse haulers.
• Liquid Recycling Equipment Line Leak-proof liquid recycling containers and accessories including indoor/outdoor steel containers (106, 208, 294, and 400 gallon capacities), 200/300 gallon grease cubes, caster frames, and poly or steel lids for managing hot oil, grease, and organic liquid waste in commercial kitchens, renderers, and industrial operations.
• Agriculture Equipment Line Farming equipment including PK Seed Storage pods, PK-EF375 and PK-EF275 SeedWeigh bulk tenders with KSi conveyors, and the PK-GW200A mobile weigh wagon with Digi-Star scale system for seed handling, yield measurement, and seed storage in agribusiness operations.
• Easy Dump Satellite Dumper Versatile refuse collector mounted on pickup trucks for areas inaccessible to larger vehicles such as gated communities, parks, and restricted areas. Heavy-duty steel body with structural tube frame, 1-year manufacturer's warranty, available in 3, 4, 6 cubic yard models, 50/50 split, and 8-yard configurations.
• Front Load Refuse Containers Heavy-duty powder-coated steel front-load refuse containers available in 2-8 yard sizes with backer plates, dirt shredder pockets, wrapped corners, and ANSI-compatible decals, designed for commercial and municipal waste collection.
• Rear Load Refuse Containers Durable rear-load containers with heavy-gauge steel construction, uniform tapered design for nest stacking, and full powder-coat finish inside and out, available in 1-8 yard sizes for commercial and residential waste collection.
• Roll-Off Containers Commercial and industrial roll-off waste containers available in square/rectangle and angle/tub options with cable, deadlift, or combination hook styles, in sizes from 10 to 40 yards for high-volume waste hauling.
• Poly Carts Lightweight rotationally molded polyethylene carts for residential and light commercial waste collection, made from 100% virgin high-density polyethylene for durability in any climate.
• Poly Kans Residential waste containers available in 35, 65, and 95-gallon capacities with UV-resistant plastic, corrosion-resistant hardware, and fully sealed design compatible with automated lifting systems.
• Self-Dumping Hoppers (Dumpers) Industrial self-dumping hoppers with 10 gauge construction, safety chain, positive locking mechanism, and stackable design for material handling and waste disposal, available in 1/4 to 2 yard sizes.
• Utility Carts Heavy-duty carts for workshop and facility use including the Wire Cart, PK-Tire Cart, and PK-Brake Cart, built from heavy gauge American steel with powder coat finish.
• PK-CBC 5010 Closed Baggage Cart Heavy-gauge steel covered baggage cart with torsion axle, solid tires, full powder coat finish, 5,000 lbs capacity, fifth-wheel steering with 360° rotation, and patent-pending tow bar braking system for airport tarmac baggage handling.
• PK-OBC 5010 Open Baggage Cart Open design baggage cart with fifth-wheel steering, 360° rotation, patent-pending tow bar activated braking, and 1-year manufacturer warranty for open-air tarmac baggage handling at airports.
• PK-CBC510 Collapsible Baggage Cart Patent-pending collapsible baggage cart with single-person forklift assembly/disassembly, durable powder-coated finish, and 5,000 lbs baggage capacity; folds to enable 12 units per 53' trailer for roughly 3x freight cost reduction versus standard carts.
• PK-BSCx-6 Bottle Service Cart Oxygen and nitrogen bottle service cart with 6-bottle capacity, fifth-wheel steering, tilted bottle rack for easy exchanges, and complete service setup including regulator and delivery hoses for aircraft ground operations.
• PK-FSC Fuel Service Carts Aircraft and GSE fuel carts with 294-540 gallon diesel or gasoline capacity, fifth-wheel steering, patent-pending tow bar braking, and integrated rotary pump, containment tank, flow meter, and grounding reel.
• PK-HRD 1000 Human Remains Dolly Adjustable human remains dolly with 1,000 lbs capacity, manual pedal height adjustment, locking caster wheels, and ratchet straps for secure handling of human remains in airport operations.
• HR5010 Human Remains Cart Heavy-gauge steel human remains cart with locking roller bed, rear door entry, fifth-wheel steering, and patent-pending auto-braking system; 8,000 lbs capacity.
• PK-LVC 450 Lavatory Cart Lavatory service cart with 250-gallon stainless steel waste tank and 150-gallon blue water tank, fifth-wheel steering, 360° maneuverability, and tow bar activated braking for aircraft lavatory servicing.
• PK-PWC 450 Potable Water Cart 450-gallon potable water cart with stainless steel tank, 12-volt electric pump, fifth-wheel steering, and patent-pending tow bar braking for servicing mid-size and wide-body aircraft.
• PK-CMC 4000 Covered Municipal Trash Cart Aircraft trash cart with leakproof sloped floor, 2 cubic yard capacity, tow bar braking, fifth-wheel steering, and steel ID tag for asset tracking at airport tarmac operations.
• PK-LD7 Roller Dolly Heavy-duty cargo roller dolly with 15,000 lbs cargo capacity handling LD-1 to P6P pallets, open-frame design for shedding snow/debris, counter-balanced tow bar for personnel safety, and built-in fork pockets for secure lifting; optional LD7 HD version offers 17,000 lbs capacity and 6 axles.
• PK-LD3 Caster Dolly Patented open-frame caster dolly with automatic braking and Ackerman steering for all-weather ULD handling at airports, supporting LD-1, LD-2, and LD-3 ULDs with 3,500 lbs cargo load capacity.
• PK-106/208/294/400 Gallon Liquid Recycling Containers Leak-proof pressure-tested steel liquid recycling containers available in 106, 208, 294, and 400 gallon capacities with continuously welded seams and powder-coat finish for indoor/outdoor hot oil and liquid waste handling.
• PK-200/300 Gallon Grease Cubes Enclosed grease containers with steel lids, heat-treated locking rods for theft protection, lift-out baskets, and skids for easy relocation, available in 200 and 300 gallon capacities.
• PK Seed Storage Systems Moisture-resistant seed storage pods with 400 unit capacity, available in single or dual compartment configurations, powder-coat finish, and manhole access for cleanout in seed handling operations.
• PK-EF375 SeedWeigh Bulk Tender 375-bushel seed tender with 22-foot KSi conveyor unloading at 2,000 lbs per minute, Honda engine, wireless remote, and self-loading capability for bulk seed delivery in agribusiness operations.
• PK-EF275 SeedWeigh Bulk Tender 275-bushel seed tender with 22-foot KSi conveyor unloading at 1,000 lbs per minute, Honda engine, and bumper pull hitch for smaller-scale bulk seed delivery in agribusiness operations.
• PK-GW200A Mobile Weigh Wagon 200-bushel mobile weigh wagon with Digi-Star scale system, 18 HP Briggs & Stratton engine, and hydraulically driven steel auger for yield collection and seed delivery in agricultural field operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Parts shipped within 24 hours of order placement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• West Virginia TractorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWest Virginia Tractor has been a Par-Kan dealer for over 40 years, selling refuse equipment. The relationship is characterized by quality products, loyalty, and trust.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TLD Group: TLD is a global manufacturer of airport ground support equipment including baggage and cargo tractors, belt loaders, and air unit devices. It is the most direct competitor to Par-Kan's GSE line, serving the same airline and airport customers with overlapping product categories.
• Wastequip: Wastequip is one of North America's largest manufacturers of waste and recycling equipment, including front load, rear load, and roll-off containers. It directly competes with Par-Kan's refuse product line for municipal and commercial waste hauler customers.
• Unverferth Manufacturing: Unverferth is a family-owned Ohio-based manufacturer of agricultural equipment including seed handling tenders, grain carts, and tillage tools. It directly competes with Par-Kan's SeedWeigh tenders, weigh wagons, and seed storage products for agribusiness customers.
• Bayne Premium Lift Systems: Bayne Premium Lift Systems manufactures satellite refuse collection vehicles and lifting systems, including the Easy Dump-style product category in which Par-Kan's Easy Dump competes. It is a focused direct competitor in the satellite dumper and front load refuse equipment market.
• Tronair: Tronair is a US manufacturer of ground support equipment including towbarless tractors, aircraft jacks, and GSE for hangars and ramp operations. It is a direct competitor to Par-Kan in select GSE categories serving commercial airlines and MRO customers.
• Otto Environmental Systems: Otto Environmental Systems manufactures curbside recycling and refuse carts, poly containers, and related waste handling products. It competes with Par-Kan's Poly Kans, poly carts, and refuse container lines for municipal and commercial waste customers.

Broad incumbents

• JBT AeroTech: JBT AeroTech is the ground support equipment division of JBT Corporation, a large publicly traded industrial firm offering a broad portfolio of GSE, gate equipment, and air transport systems. It competes with Par-Kan across most GSE categories but as part of a much wider portfolio serving global airlines and airports.
• Schaefer Plastics / SSI Schaefer: SSI Schaefer is a large, diversified intralogistics and waste handling equipment manufacturer with a strong North American container business. It competes with Par-Kan in refuse and recycling containers but operates as part of a much larger global materials handling portfolio.
• Kinze Manufacturing: Kinze is a well-established Iowa-based manufacturer of planters, grain carts, and tillage equipment with adjacent seed handling products. It overlaps with Par-Kan's ag equipment line but is a much broader agricultural machinery platform.
• SafeHarbor / Liquid Waste Solutions peers (e.g., Clean Harbors): Clean Harbors is a large environmental services firm with adjacencies to Par-Kan's liquid recycling equipment line through its used oil and waste fluid collection services. While primarily a services company rather than a container manufacturer, it represents the broader liquid waste handling ecosystem in which Par-Kan's leak-proof containers and grease cubes are deployed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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