Brenner-Fiedler
Brenner-Fiedler is a family-owned industrial automation and pneumatic solutions distributor and custom manufacturer, serving OEM and equipment manufacturers across California, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico with proprietary safety fencing, nitrogen generators, UL 508A control panels, vacuum systems, and value-add contract manufacturing.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1948
- HeadquartersRiverside, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Brenner-Fiedler does
Brenner-Fiedler is a privately held, family-owned industrial automation and pneumatic solutions provider headquartered in Riverside, California, with a second sales office in Tempe, Arizona established in 1992. Founded in 1948 by Milton Brenner and Walt Fiedler (UC Berkeley electrical engineering graduates), the company operates today under third-generation Kloman family ownership (Jim Kloman as President, Deborah Kloman-Lichter as CEO, and Ken Kloman as VP Sales and Factory Relations). The company serves equipment manufacturers and OEM customers across California, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico through a territory-based direct sales force and inside product specialists.
The company functions as both an authorized distributor for 35+ manufacturers (including Fanuc, Kawasaki Robotics, Parker Hannifin, Rittal, IMI Norgren, IMI Bimba, Maytec, Gast, and Atlas Copco) and a proprietary product manufacturer with branded offerings such as ExtendaMatic and Slide-A-Matic OSHA-compliant industrial safety fencing. Core technical capabilities include Parker Balston analytical gas generation and industrial nitrogen generators (PSA and membrane technologies producing 95%-99.999% purity nitrogen), KVC dry claw and KVO/KVA rotary vane vacuum pumps, UL 508A-certified custom control panels, Maytec aluminum profiling systems with 250+ configurations, TAWI vacuum lifting systems, and SQF Code 11.5.7.1-compliant three-stage filtration for food-contact compressed air. Manufacturing assets include a 4,500 sq ft assembly and kitting area, 2,000 sq ft advanced manufacturing space, a CNC and manual machine shop, welding and painting capabilities, and a UL 508A panel shop with on-staff Manufacturer Technical Representative.
Brenner-Fiedler generates revenue through a mix of industrial parts distribution (one-time hardware sales), custom manufacturing and fabrication services (project-based contracts), capital equipment sales (nitrogen generators, safety fencing, vacuum systems), and managed kitting services that consolidate multi-SKU sourcing into single part numbers. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, UL 508A, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and Gast-certified repair center credentials, enabling it to serve regulated verticals including food and beverage, medical devices, pharmaceutical, electronics/semiconductor, aerospace, and defense. It has completed two acquisitions (ACCI in 2011 and Deken Power in 2022) to extend its fluid power and automation controls capabilities, and has earned regional Top Workplaces recognition seven times in nine years based solely on employee feedback.
Brenner-Fiedler firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Brenner-Fiedler
- Legal name
- Brenner-Fiedler Inc.
- Website
- https://brenner-fiedler.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1948
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Brenner-Fiedler is a family-owned industrial automation and pneumatic solutions distributor and custom manufacturer, serving OEM and equipment manufacturers across California, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico with proprietary safety fencing, nitrogen generators, UL 508A control panels, vacuum systems, and value-add contract manufacturing.
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Brenner-Fiedler industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Automation and Pneumatic Solutions
- NAICS
- Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)
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Where Brenner-Fiedler is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Riverside
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Brenner-Fiedler business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Industrial Parts Distribution: Distribution of automation, pneumatic, and industrial components from manufacturer partners including valves, cylinders, motors, pumps, compressors, sensors, and control equipment. Components range from individual parts to complete systems.
- Custom Manufacturing and Fabrication: Value-add contract manufacturing, custom machining and modification, sub-assemblies, UL508A control panels, aluminum profiling systems, and custom painting/coating services. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with custom specifications.
- Gas Generation Equipment: Sale and installation of nitrogen generators, analytical gas systems, compressed air dryers, and filtration systems. Includes Parker Balston, PSA, and membrane-based systems for industrial and laboratory applications.
- Safety Fencing Systems: Sale of ExtendaMatic and Slide-A-Matic industrial safety fencing products. Customizable protection with varying heights and lengths for different industrial applications. OSHA-compliant guarding systems.
- Kitting and Bagging Services: Sourcing and kitting of parts for customers, eliminating the hassle of dealing with multiple vendors. Provides single part number solutions with consolidated pricing and reduced lead times.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Industrial parts and components |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom fabrication and engineering services |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Nitrogen generation systems |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Brenner-Fiedler product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Brenner-Fiedler distributes industrial automation and pneumatic components from over 35 manufacturer partners and designs custom-engineered solutions including safety fencing, nitrogen generators, vacuum pumps, and UL508A control panels. The company also operates an in-house production facility offering custom machining, welding, assembly, kitting, painting, and contract manufacturing services for OEM and equipment manufacturer customers across the southwestern United States.
Product overview
Brenner-Fiedler is an industrial automation and pneumatic solutions provider offering a portfolio of proprietary branded products and value-added manufacturing services. The core product line includes ExtendaMatic and Slide-A-Matic industrial safety fencing systems for machine guarding, Parker-based analytical gas generation and industrial nitrogen generator systems (including PSA and membrane technologies), compressed air dryers and filtration systems (Parker Balston) for SQF-compliant food/beverage applications, UL 508A-certified custom control panels, Maytec aluminum profiling systems for modular industrial framing, vacuum lifting systems for ergonomic material handling, and vacuum pumps/systems (dry claw, rotary vane, rotary piston types). Supporting products include the Gangbuster gang nail press, custom machining, contract manufacturing, kitting/bagging, and custom painting/coating services. The company operates as both a product manufacturer and authorized distributor for over 35 manufacturer brands including Rittal, SMAC, Kawasaki Robotics, Gast, Parker-Balston, IMI Norgren, Humphrey, and IMI Bimba.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ExtendaMatic: Industrial-strength retractable safety fencing system with 252-degree rotation, heavy-duty components, and customizable configurations including portable, daisy-chained, wheel-locked, or floor-pinned options.
- Slide-A-Matic
- Gang Buster
Products and services
- ExtendaMatic Retractable Industrial Safety Fencing OSHA-compliant retractable industrial safety fencing system that collapses to 15% of its length and rotates 252 degrees. Features heavy-duty components, solid latch, and configurable setups including portable, daisy-chained, wheel-locked, or floor-pinned options. Designed for industrial machine guarding applications.
- Slide-A-Matic Industrial Safety Fencing Industrial safety fencing system available in three height options with long runs and exceptional rigidity. Self-supported design requires no overhead suspension or floor tracks. Gates link together from any direction to form enclosures with padlockable latches.
- Industrial Nitrogen Generators PSA and membrane-based on-site nitrogen generation systems producing 95%-99.999% purity nitrogen. Parker Balston technology with adjustable purity levels, FDA/USDA-compliant options for food and beverage applications, and typical ROI of 1-3 years.
- Analytical Gas Generation Systems On-demand Parker-based systems producing nitrogen (up to 99.9999% purity), hydrogen, zero air, and clean dry air for laboratory instrumentation. Eliminates the need for gas cylinders with continuous supply, compact design, and hydrogen generators that operate for weeks on deionized water and electricity.
- Compressed Air Dryers Coalescing air filters removing 99.99% of oil, water, and solids at 0.01 micron and membrane air dryers rated for dewpoints from +35F to -40F. Explosion-proof options available that require no electricity.
- Filtration Systems (Parker Balston) Three-stage filtration assemblies meeting SQF Code 11.5.7.1 compliance requirements for point-of-use compressed air in food contact applications. Includes Parker Balston CAMTU testing device for on-site bacteria detection. Available in stainless steel and aluminum.
- UL 508A Control Panels Custom-built industrial control panels certified to UL 508A standards from Brenner-Fiedler's UL-certified panel shop. Includes PLC/HMI programming, schematics, documentation, and updating of antiquated controls.
- Maytec Aluminum Profiling Systems Modular aluminum extrusion systems with over 250 configurations used for enclosures, workstations, conveyors, machine bases, and industrial framing. Custom color options available to match workplace or corporate color schemes.
- Vacuum Lifting Systems Ergonomic vacuum lifting equipment reducing employee strain by over 80%. Handles flat items, sacks, boxes, and various products with flexible single-equipment capability. Reduces strain injuries, back pain, and sick leave.
- Vacuum Pumps and Systems Complete vacuum solutions including KVC dry claw pumps (75 Torr ultimate vacuum), KVO/KVA rotary vane pumps (down to 0.075 Torr), and KT/KC/KTC/KD rotary piston pumps. Custom vacuum systems built with aluminum profiling frames.
- Gang Buster Floor Truss Press Floor truss gang nail press for joining wooden beams, designed as a stapler-like tool for lumber. Bench model available for smaller lumber sizes in construction and home-building applications.
- Value-Add Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing services specializing in pneumatic assemblies, electrical assemblies, wire harnesses, vacuum/compressor builds, testing, labeling, and subassemblies. Operates in a 4,500 sq ft workspace plus a 2,000 sq ft advanced manufacturing space for larger or more complex projects.
- Custom Machining and Modification CNC and manual machining services including Haas CNC mill, Bridgeport manual mills, Valumaster lathe, and industrial MIG welding for component customization and modification.
- Kitting and Bagging Parts sourcing and kitting service that consolidates multiple components into single part numbers with custom packing and labeling. Reduces departmental complexity from 40+ SKUs to a single part number with consolidated pricing and reduced lead times.
- Custom Painting and Coating Custom painting and coating service using a 10' x 12' ventilated paint booth with color matching capabilities including RAL numbers. Capable of matching existing workplace colors or corporate color schemes.
- Complete Sub-Assemblies Custom assembly services building complete units from multiple components with testing and inspection before shipping.
- Industrial Automation and Pneumatic Components Distribution Authorized distribution of automation and pneumatic components from manufacturer partners including valves, cylinders, motors, pumps, compressors, sensors, and control equipment. Represents brands such as Rittal, Parker-Balston, IMI Norgren, Kawasaki Robotics, Fanuc, GAST Manufacturing, ABB, Atlas Copco, Maytec, SMAC, and IMI Bimba. Components range from individual parts to complete systems.
- Engineering and Fabrication Services Custom engineering and fabrication services supporting customers from concept through deployment, including robotic integration of Fanuc and Kawasaki robots for collaborative, industrial, standalone, and kit configurations on production floors.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduces nitrogen costs by up to 80% compared to bulk delivery
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Brenner-Fiedler
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments11 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Brenner-Fiedler technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Brenner-Fiedler partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- FanuccoreAuthorized integrator of Fanuc robots. Provides robotic automation solutions for production floors including collaborative, industrial, standalone, and kit configurations.
- Kawasaki RoboticscoreAuthorized integrator of Kawasaki robots alongside Fanuc. Multiple robotics lines available to find the perfect fit for customer applications.
- Parker HannifincoreLongtime product partner providing Parker-Balston filtration, nitrogen generators, compressed air dryers, and analytical gas systems.
- RittalcoreMajor manufacturer partner for enclosures. Rittal enclosures ordered must be inspected by Purchaser within 7 days of receiving.
- IMI BimbacoreLongtime manufacturer partner for pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic actuators, pneumatic valves, and air preparation equipment.
- IMI NorgrencoreMajor manufacturer partner for air preparation (FRL's), directional control valves, electric actuators, tubing, fittings, fluid control valves, and vacuum generators.
- GAST ManufacturingcoreOne of the original manufacturer partners from the 1960s. Provider of air compressors, vacuum pumps, air motors, blowers, and vacuum generators. Company is a Gast-certified repair center.
- MayteccoreAluminum extrusion and barrier guarding systems. Over 250 different configurations available for workstations, enclosures, conveyors, and custom builds.
- SMACminorElectric cylinders and grippers, linear rotary actuators, encoders, controllers, and high torque brushless DC motors.
- ABBminorLow to medium voltage products including contactors, motor overload protection, starters, relays, power supplies, transformers, circuit breakers, and disconnect switches.
- HumphreyminorProportional, pneumatic, and liquid valves.
- Atlas CopcominorVacuum pumps and compressors including complete systems.
- MD-KinneycoreKVC rotary dry claw pumps and KVO/KVA rotary vane vacuum pumps. Premium vacuum pump technology with extended warranties up to 30 months.
- TAWIminorVacuum lifting systems for ergonomic material handling.
- BaldorminorElectric AC and DC motors.
- AirtacminorPneumatic actuators, valves, and grippers; air preparation (FRLs), shock absorbers, pressure switches, tubing, and fittings.
- ACCI (Automation Controls & Components)coreAcquired in 2011 to expand automation control product offerings.
- Deken Power, Inc.coreAcquired in Fall 2022. Leading distributor of fluid power components in Southern California since 1972. Product categories include hydraulics, pneumatics, safety, and fencing.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Brenner-Fiedler competitors and assessment
Company assessmentPeers
Emerging players
- AutomationDirect: Direct-to-customer e-commerce automation distributor selling PLCs, pneumatics, sensors, and motion control. Competes with Brenner-Fiedler on price and convenience for transactional MRO and OEM customers in California and the Southwest.
Direct peers
- Festo: Global pneumatic and automation components manufacturer and direct supplier to Brenner-Fiedler's customer base. Competes head-to-head on FRLs, cylinders, valves, and servo-pneumatic positioning systems; Brenner-Fiedler also distributes some Festo-adjacent products while competing on solutions.
- SMC Corporation of America: World's largest pneumatics manufacturer offering FRLs, actuators, valves, and air preparation equipment. Direct overlap with Brenner-Fiedler's core IMI Norgren, IMI Bimba, and Airtac product lines for OEMs and end users in similar vertical markets.
- Applied Industrial Technologies: Large U.S. industrial distributor combining bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and automation products with technical services and fabricated assemblies. Closest public-market comparable to Brenner-Fiedler's distribution-plus-custom-services model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
Brenner-Fiedler financial estimates
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Brenner-Fiedler leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Brenner-Fiedler funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Brenner-Fiedler M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Brenner-Fiedler
What does Brenner-Fiedler do?
Brenner-Fiedler distributes industrial automation and pneumatic components from over 35 manufacturer partners and designs custom-engineered solutions including safety fencing, nitrogen generators, vacuum pumps, and UL508A control panels. The company also operates an in-house production facility offering custom machining, welding, assembly, kitting, painting, and contract manufacturing services for OEM and equipment manufacturer customers across the southwestern United States.
Is Brenner-Fiedler a public or private company?
Brenner-Fiedler is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Brenner-Fiedler founded?
Brenner-Fiedler was founded in 1948. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Brenner-Fiedler based?
Brenner-Fiedler is headquartered in Riverside, United States, in the North America region.
How does Brenner-Fiedler make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Industrial Parts Distribution is the primary driver. The others are custom Manufacturing and Fabrication, gas Generation Equipment, safety Fencing Systems and kitting and Bagging Services.
Who are Brenner-Fiedler's main competitors?
MSC Industrial Direct is listed as a peer. AutomationDirect is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Festo, SMC Corporation of America and Applied Industrial Technologies.
Does Brenner-Fiedler have an API?
No public API is recorded for Brenner-Fiedler.
What industry is Brenner-Fiedler in?
Brenner-Fiedler's product category is Industrial Automation and Pneumatic Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAC, Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves), with a secondary code of IMAHAGAD, Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers). Its NAICS code is 333912 and its SIC code is 5084.