What Custom Powder Systems does

Custom Powder Systems (CPS) is a privately held industrial equipment manufacturer headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, that designs and builds custom stainless-steel powder handling and containment systems for pharmaceutical, chemical, food, nuclear, and additive manufacturing clients. The company was established in 2005 when its founders acquired the powder-handling division of Custom Metal Craft and has since expanded into a broader containment franchise via its Integrated Containment Systems division. Its product portfolio spans the dry-material handling workflow: Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), IBC tumble blenders, transfer devices (tilt stations, bag dump stations, vacuum discharge), Positive Ball Screw column lifts, EZ-Down anti-segregation systems, drum massagers, automated IBC wash stations, downflow booths, aseptic isolators, RABS, plenum ventilation, and Lyo Carts. Engineering is performed in-house using Inventor 3D modeling, and control systems are built and programmed by an in-house Automation Group operating a UL508A certified panel shop. The company also offers design/build turn-key systems, replacement parts (including for competitor equipment), and validation services (FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ).

CPS operates a direct, consultative sales motion through an internal team of Sales Executives and Project Managers, with pricing determined via custom quotes on a project basis — no standard pricing is published. Revenue is generated through five streams: custom equipment sales (one-time capital purchases), replacement parts, maintenance and technical services, design/build integrated systems, and equipment testing/validation. Customers include Fortune 100 pharmaceutical corporations (aseptic dispense and blending), Pfizer China, Genentech (platform column lift), NASA (EVA Sample Retrieval Isolator), Solyndra (high-containment bulk chemical dispensary), and major nutritional supplement and nuclear manufacturers. The company holds a dense stack of certifications (ASME U-Stamp, ASME Section IX, UL508A, NQA-1, cGMP, WOSB) that gate entry into regulated procurement, and reports 80%+ repeat business and zero lost-time accidents from 2012 to 2022. The business is founder-owned by Dale (Mac) and Denise McIntosh, with no external venture or private equity capital.

Name

Custom Powder Systems

Legal name

Custom Powder Systems

Website

https://custom-powder.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Custom Powder Systems designs and manufactures custom stainless-steel powder handling and containment equipment — IBCs, blenders, isolators, lifts, and integrated turn-key systems — for pharmaceutical, chemical, food, nuclear, and additive manufacturing clients from its Springfield, Missouri facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Powder Handling Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Equipment (Conveying, Silo, Feeders) (IMAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Packaging Filling/Discharge Systems & Handling Aids (Spouts, Lifting, Dischargers) (IMALAGAI), Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB)

Keywords

• Powder handling equipment
• Containment systems
• Stainless steel fabrication
• Industrial process equipment
• Dry material processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Equipment Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and sale of custom powder handling and containment equipment including IBC containers, blenders, transfer devices, lifts, isolators, downflow booths, and integrated turn-key systems. Equipment is custom-built to client specifications requiring engineering consultation and extended sales cycles.
2. Replacement Parts: Sale of replacement parts for CPS equipment as well as equipment from other manufacturers. The parts division provides comprehensive support including spare parts kits, wear parts, and components for older equipment. Notable achievement of $235,770 in parts sales in one month.
3. Maintenance and Technical Services: Ongoing service contracts, preventive maintenance, repair, and technical support for installed equipment. Includes commissioning, start-up assistance, troubleshooting, upgrades and retrofits.
4. Design/Build Custom Systems: Turn-key integrated system design and construction combining multiple equipment types, automation, and custom solutions for complete production line implementations.
5. Equipment Testing and Validation: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Installation Qualification/Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ) execution, and performance qualification supervision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Custom Powder Systems designs, manufactures, and integrates custom stainless-steel powder handling and containment equipment for pharmaceutical, chemical, food, nuclear, and additive manufacturing sectors. Its portfolio includes Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), IBC blenders, transfer devices, column lifts, drum massagers, wash stations, downflow booths, aseptic isolators, RABS, plenum ventilation, and lyo carts, supported by replacement parts and turn-key design/build services. The company also operates an Integrated Containment Systems division providing barrier and high-containment solutions for dangerous and aseptic applications.

Product overview

Custom Powder Systems is an industrial equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of powder handling and containment solutions. The core product line centers on Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), IBC Blenders, Transfer Devices, and Lifts and Manipulators, which work together as an integrated system for dry material handling. Additional products include Anti-Segregation (EZ-Down), Drum Conditioning, Cleaning Equipment (IBC Wash Stations), and containment equipment (Downflow Booths, Isolators, RABS). The company also provides Plenum Ventilation for cleanrooms and Lyo Carts for freeze-drying operations. Supporting the equipment portfolio are Replacement Parts and custom Design/Build services. The company serves pharmaceutical, food, chemical, industrial, and nuclear manufacturing sectors with both standalone equipment and integrated turn-key systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Integrated Containment Systems: A division of Custom Powder Systems that provides barrier technology and enhanced containment solutions for dangerous components and/or barriers to protect product from outside contamination.

Products and services

• Containment/IBC/Bins Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) for storage, handling, and containment of dry powder materials, including side-door bins, hopper-bottom designs, inverting IBCs, and CFR49 UN11B Group Y DOT Title 49 compliant hazardous-materials shipping containers. Designed for pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and nuclear manufacturers handling potent or hazardous powders.
• Transfer Devices Custom transfer devices including IBC Tilt Stations, Bag Dump Stations, Vacuum Discharge Stations, and Tray Dumps for contained powder transfer from bins to tablet presses, encapsulators, and reactor/liquid vessels. Built for pharmaceutical and industrial customers requiring contamination control during material movement.
• EZ-Down Anti-Segregation System Proprietary gentle, controlled mass-flow system for gravity material transfers that prevents product damage, degradation, or segregation. Uses compressed-air bladder inflation/deflation with lay-flat tubing to start and stop powder flow intermittently during discharge.
• IBC Blender Tumble blenders that use the same IBC for shipping, storage, and blending, including Heavy Duty Single Pedestal, Column, Twin Shell Column, Double Pedestal, Fixed IBC Shell, Double Cone, V-Blender, Top-Bench, Drum, Laboratory, and Mini Blender models. Dual-action blending principle combines wave/shear plane motion with cradle orientation to deliver uniform blends.
• Drum Massager Equipment for breaking up hardened product inside drums or boxes, available in base and cGMP-compliant versions for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications.
• Lifts and Manipulators Column lifts with clean electric drives and Positive Ball Screw Technology that deliver +/- 1/32 inch lift placement precision and ASME B20.1 compliance for vertical reciprocating conveyors. Includes Drum Tippers, Platform Column Lifts, and Fluid Bed Bowl lifts with up to 4,000 lb load capacity.
• IBC Wash Station Automated cleaning systems for IBCs including Single Cabinet, Dual Cabinet with Conveyors, and Internal IBC Wash Station models. Features cantilevered arm grippers, configurable wash cycles via touchscreen, and multiple wash recipes based on product type.
• Downflow Booth Self-contained containment booth with HEPA filters providing a 50-100 microgram/m3 OEL working environment for sampling, weighing, and dispensing powdered APIs and excipients. 89 FPM airflow, 90% air recirculation, optional explosion-proof design.
• Aseptic Isolator Isolators for low-OEL containment delivering a Class 100 (ISO 5) or better working environment for aseptic applications in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Plenum Ventilation Self-contained unidirectional flow modules providing ISO Class 5 or better cleanliness for freeze dryers, autoclaves, and vial filling lines. Available as ducted or fan-powered supply with options for aerosol injection, sample ports, LED lighting, and sprinkler drops.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ repeat business rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: GEA is a large global supplier of process equipment for pharma, food, and chemical industries, including containment, separation, and homogenization systems. It overlaps with CPS in pharmaceutical powder processing and containment but at much broader scale.
• Quadro (IDEX Material Processing Technologies): Quadro, under IDEX MPT, manufactures powder processing and milling equipment for pharma, food, and chemical industries. It competes with CPS in fine powder handling and dispersion adjacent to CPS's blending and transfer product lines.
• Hosokawa Micron: Hosokawa Micron provides powder and particle processing equipment (mixing, blending, containment, drying) to pharma, chemical, and food markets. It competes with CPS in blending and powder handling and operates at significantly larger scale.
• Glatt Group: Glatt provides integrated process technology for pharmaceutical and food powder processing, including containment, fluid bed processing, and IBC systems. It is a broader, established competitor in CPS's pharma containment niche.

Direct peers

• Powder-Solutions Inc. Powder-Solutions Inc. designs and builds custom powder handling and processing equipment, including IBC systems and containment solutions, for pharma, food, and chemical manufacturers. It is a comparable custom-engineering peer to CPS at similar scale.
• Matcon (IDEX Material Processing Technologies): Matcon, part of IDEX MPT, manufactures IBC systems, discharge stations, and powder handling equipment for pharmaceutical and food industries. It is the closest direct competitor to CPS's IBC blender and transfer device portfolio.
• ILC Dover: ILC Dover manufactures flexible containment systems, isolators, and pharmaceutical/nuclear handling solutions. Its aseptic isolator and powder containment offerings compete directly with CPS's Aseptic Isolator and Integrated Containment Systems products.
• Charles Ross & Son Company: Ross manufactures industrial mixers, blenders, and powder processing equipment for chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics customers. Its custom blending and mixing products directly overlap with CPS's IBC blender and tumbler portfolio.

Emerging players

• Russell Finex: Russell Finex manufactures industrial sieving, filtration, and powder handling equipment for pharma, food, and chemical industries. Its IBC and containment-adjacent products partially overlap with CPS's transfer and containment portfolio.
• Sturtevant: Sturtevant manufactures powder processing and air classification equipment serving chemical, food, and pharmaceutical markets. It overlaps with CPS on industrial powder handling for adjacent processing applications.

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

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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