Aether DBS

What Aether DBS does

Aether DBS is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered, skid-mounted modular systems for the gas and energy sector. The company is operated under Sagebrush LLC following a 2019 merger, with consolidated operations and three fabrication facilities totaling over 156,000 SF located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its core technology covers the full gas and liquid handling value chain — measurement (ultrasonic, coriolis, orifice, turbine, rotary/PD meters on skids), regulation and flow control (pressure regulation, HIPPS, flow control valves), filtration (filter separators, coalescers, scrubbers), heating (dew point, line, process, water bath, electric, steam-fired), gas blending (Venturi and proprietary AFC Active Flow Control blenders), synthetic natural gas (SNG) systems (AQUA-AIRE, AQUA-BLEND, AQUA-PAK, UTILI-PAK), renewable natural gas (RNG) and biogas conditioning (PSA, siloxane removal, molecular sieve), and ammonia DeNOx / SCR equipment. Notable technical differentiators include the proprietary AFC blender for hydrogen and natural gas blending, the H2NG hydrogen blender for energy transition applications, and a claimed position as designer of the world's largest SNG natural gas augmentation systems.

The company makes money through three revenue streams: (1) custom engineered equipment sales — design, manufacture, and sale of project-specific skid-mounted systems to enterprise customers; (2) aftermarket services — start-up/commissioning, spare parts, installation, field service, and annual preventative maintenance plans; and (3) extended warranty programs available through the PSP/PMP enrollment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; standard 12-month-from-start-up or 18-month-from-shipment warranty terms apply. Go-to-market is hybrid: Sagebrush products are sold direct, while Aether DBS products are sold through a representative network, with all sales requiring direct contact and engineering consultation.

Aether DBS serves five primary customer segments: Renewables/Clean Energy (RNG and biogas producers), Oil & Gas/Pipeline/Transmission (custody transfer, pressure regulation, pigging), Utilities/LDC (backup generation, peak shaving, SNG systems), Industrial/Manufacturing (refinery gas recovery, off-spec gas utilization), and Municipal/Agricultural (digester gas conditioning for wastewater, food waste, and manure digesters). The company is ISO 9001:2018 certified and complies with AGA, ANSI B31, API 1104, and DOT interstate pipeline standards. Ownership is closely-held private with no venture capital or public equity investment indicated.

Name

Aether DBS

Legal name

Sagebrush

Website

https://aetherdbs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aether DBS designs and manufactures custom-engineered, skid-mounted modular systems for gas measurement, regulation, filtration, blending, vaporization, RNG conditioning, SNG, and ammonia DeNOx, serving utilities, oil & gas transmission, industrial, and renewable gas producers through its Sagebrush parent entity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC), Customer Premise Equipment Interfaces (Regulators, ERTs/Modules & Indoor/Outdoor Meter Sets) (EUAJACAE)

Keywords

• Modular skid systems
• Gas measurement equipment
• Natural gas blending
• Synthetic natural gas
• Ammonia DeNOx systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Naperville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Engineered Equipment Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of custom modular skid-mounted systems for gas/liquid measurement, regulation, filtration, heating, blending, and conditioning. Equipment includes ultrasonic meters, coriolis meters, pressure regulation skids, pig launchers/receivers, filters, heaters, SNG systems, and ammonia DeNOx equipment.
2. Aftermarket Services: Start-up/commissioning, spare parts, replacement parts, installation support, field service/troubleshooting, and annual preventative maintenance plans (PSP Program). Warranty coverage of 12 months from start-up or 18 months from shipment.
3. Extended Warranty Programs: Extended warranty coverage available for purchase. Enrollment in PSP Program qualifies customers for initial extended warranty coverage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aether DBS designs, manufactures, and commissions custom-engineered skid-mounted modular systems for gas and liquid measurement, regulation, filtration, conditioning, blending, vaporization, and ammonia DeNOx applications, serving the oil & gas, utility, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. The company also delivers aftermarket professional services including installation, commissioning, preventative maintenance, and extended warranty programs for its installed equipment base.

Product overview

Aether DBS is a manufacturer of industrial gas and energy equipment that merged with Sagebrush in 2019. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of modular systems and skid-mounted equipment for the energy sector. The product lineup centers on gas measurement systems (ultrasonic, Coriolis, orifice, turbine, and PD meters), regulation and flow control equipment, gas conditioning and blending systems (including AFC blenders and H2NG hydrogen blenders), and synthetic natural gas (SNG) systems. Additional offerings include renewable natural gas (RNG) equipment, utility backup systems, ammonia DeNOx solutions, heaters, filtration, pigging equipment, and prefabricated enclosures and modular structures. The company also provides comprehensive aftermarket services including commissioning, maintenance, and warranty programs. The products are sold through Sagebrush's design-build and custom modular solutions services, serving renewables, transmission, storage, utility, industrial, and power generation markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AFC: Active Flow Control blender technology used for hydrogen blending and gas mixing applications.
• AFC Blenders
• AQUA-AIRE
• AQUA-BLEND
• AQUA-PAK
• STABILIZER
• UTILI-PAK
• H2NG
• SURE-LITE
• GAS-TRAP

Products and services

• Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Equipment

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cameron (SLB): Provides wellhead, flow control, and gas processing equipment to upstream and midstream oil & gas. Overlaps with Aether DBS's pressure regulation, filtration, and pipeline equipment offerings.
• Flowserve Corporation: Manufactures pumps, valves, and seals for oil & gas, power, and chemical markets. Competes with Aether DBS's pumping and fluid handling packages in pipeline and industrial applications.
• Watts Water Technologies: Manufactures water and gas pressure regulation, flow control, and filtration products. Competes with Aether DBS's pressure regulation skids and filtration products in utility and pipeline applications.
• Honeywell UOP: Licenses process technology and supplies modular gas processing units for hydrogen, RNG, and refining. Competes with Aether DBS in the energy-transition equipment space at a much larger scale.
• Ingersoll Rand: Manufactures compressors, blowers, and fluid handling equipment with industrial and energy market exposure. Overlaps with Aether DBS's compressor packages and instrument/starting air products.
• Emerson Electric: Fisher pressure regulators, Rosemount measurement instrumentation, and Micro Motion Coriolis meters are direct functional overlaps with Aether DBS's regulation and meter skid product lines. Operates as a broad industrial automation incumbent.
• Parker Hannifin: Provides motion and control technologies including gas filtration, regulation, and conditioning components. Competes with several of Aether DBS's filtration, flow control, and instrumentation product lines.
• Atlas Copco: Major manufacturer of industrial compressors and gas handling equipment, including skid-mounted packages used in natural gas and industrial gas applications adjacent to Aether DBS's compressor and instrument air products.

Direct peers

• Chart Industries: Designs and manufactures cryogenic and process gas equipment, including modular skids for gas processing, RNG, and hydrogen applications. Closest large-cap analog to Aether DBS's integrated skid-mounted gas handling portfolio.
• Cirmac International: Specialty manufacturer of modular gas treatment and processing skids serving biogas, hydrogen, and industrial gas customers. Closest mid-market direct peer to Aether DBS's custom skid-mounted gas conditioning business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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