TRS

What TRS does

TRS Incorporated is a privately held industrial services company founded in 1993 and headquartered in Golden, Colorado, specializing in cooling tower maintenance, water treatment, industrial coatings, and pressure washing for industrial and commercial customers. It services more than 150 cooling systems along the Colorado Front Range and operates in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico, with national consultations available on request. The company is positioned as "the cooling tower specialists" and combines chemical water treatment programs (crystal formulation chemicals, SmartRelease inhibitor delivery) with environmentally focused ozone water treatment, NSF-certified biodegradable products (RYDLYME, RYDALL WO/MP/CC/OE distributed under a partnership with Apex Engineering Products), industrial coatings (epoxies, urethanes, elastomers), pressure washing, and customer training programs. Notable reference customers include IBM, Exxon, Mobil, Tosco, University of Colorado, Denver International Airport, Buckley Air Force Base, Western Sugar Company, and Black & Veatch, with field technicians holding over 100 years of cumulative experience.

Name

TRS

Legal name

TRS Incorporated

Website

https://trsinc.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TRS is a Colorado-based water treatment and cooling tower services company founded in 1993, providing chemical and ozone water treatment, cooling tower maintenance, industrial coatings, and pressure washing to industrial and commercial customers across the Rocky Mountain region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Treatment & Cooling Tower Services

NAICS

Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (221330), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Adsorption & Taste/Odor Control (GAC/PAC, Air Stripping) (EUANABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Vacuum & Tank Cleaning Services (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAL), Alkaline Cleaners & Heavy-Duty Degreasers (Caustic/Soda Ash) (CRAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Water treatment services
• Cooling tower maintenance
• Industrial coatings
• Pressure washing services
• Chemical water treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Golden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Service Contracts: Full service water treatment contracts for cooling tower, boiler & steam, and hot and chilled closed loop systems. Contracts include cooling tower cleaning and disinfection, maintenance of associated equipment, and extended warranties.
2. Consultation and Engineering Services: One-time consultation, engineering, and repair services for cooling towers and specialty coatings including thermal performance testing, noise abatement, plume abatement, and efficiency studies.
3. Pressure Washing Services: Pressure washing and power washing services including cooling towers, water towers, graffiti removal, restaurant hood cleaning, rust removal, and mold/mildew removal.
4. Product Sales: Sale of water treatment products including RYDLYME, RYDALL WO, RYDALL MP, RYDALL CC, RYDALL OE. TRS is a local representative and supplier for Apex Engineering Products Corporation.
5. Cooling Tower Products: Products including repair services, new tower construction, protective coatings, testing equipment, and cleaning/maintenance supplies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TRS Incorporated provides cooling tower services (repair, new construction, coatings, cleaning, maintenance, and water treatment), chemical and ozone-based water treatment for cooling, boiler/steam, and closed-loop systems, industrial coatings, and pressure/power washing for industrial and commercial customers along the Colorado Front Range and nationally for consultations. The company also distributes the Apex Engineering RYDLYME/RYDALL family of biodegradable chemical products and SmartRelease inhibitor technology, backed by an annual service-contract model with warranties of up to five years.

Product overview

TRS is a Denver-based water treatment and cooling tower service company established in 1993, offering a portfolio of interconnected services and products. The core offerings include Cooling Tower Services (repair, construction, coatings, testing, cleaning, and water treatment), Chemical Water Treatment and Ozone Water Treatment services for cooling systems, Industrial Coatings (epoxies, urethanes, elastomers for various surfaces), Pressure Washing and Power Washing services, and Training Programs. TRS also represents and distributes Apex Engineering Products including RYDLYME (biodegradable descaler), RYDALL WO (water optimizer), RYDALL MP (multi-purpose degreaser), RYDALL CC (coil cleaner), and RYDALL OE (odor eliminator), along with SmartRelease technology for scale and corrosion inhibition. Through acquisitions, TRS added SparkleWash of Denver and Global Power Washing for expanded commercial cleaning services. An online Cooling Tower Calculator tool supports customer engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cooling Tower Services Comprehensive cooling tower services including repair, new tower construction, protective and restoration coatings, performance testing, plume abatement, cleaning, maintenance, and water treatment for industrial and commercial facilities along the Colorado Front Range.
• Chemical Water Treatment Full-service water treatment programs using crystal formulation chemicals for cooling tower, boiler and steam, and hot and chilled closed-loop systems; delivered through annual service contracts and supported by SmartRelease inhibitor delivery technology.
• Ozone Water Treatment Environmentally friendly water treatment using naturally occurring ozone gas for cooling towers, air washers, water reuse, fountains, aquaculture, and zoos, providing biological control and efficiency without harmful chemicals.
• Industrial Coatings Specialty industrial coatings including epoxies, urethanes, elastomers, mortars, and adhesives applied to metal, concrete, wood, insulation, and roofing for chiller tube sheets, tank linings, and containment areas, with project-specific guarantees up to five years.
• Pressure Washing & Power Washing Pressure and power washing services for cooling towers, water towers, commercial fleet vehicles, kitchen exhaust hoods, graffiti, restaurant hoods, rust removal, mold and mildew removal, building facades, sidewalks, parking lots, and dumpster areas.
• Training Programs Training sessions covering cooling tower theory, water treatment fundamentals, maintenance, optimization, corrosion control, scale control, and surface protection, including textbooks, manuals, classroom instruction, and hands-on demonstrations for facility operators and building engineers.
• RYDLYME Biodegradable Descaler Biodegradable descaler that dissolves water scale, lime, mud, and rust deposits from water-based equipment; non-toxic, non-flammable, non-hazardous, non-corrosive, and NSF/A3 and NSF/ANSI 60 certified for food and potable water applications.
• RYDALL WO Water Optimizer Biocatalyst containing nutrients, vitamins, and trace elements that reduces H2S, BOD, COD, FOG, TDS, and TSS in wastewater treatment applications such as sludge tanks, sewers, ponds, and lagoons.
• RYDALL MP Multi-Purpose Degreaser Biodegradable degreaser for cutting through grease, grime, and dirt on industrial equipment, restaurant exhaust hoods, and commercial fleet vehicles; NSF certified.
• RYDALL CC Coil Cleaner Non-hazardous, biodegradable, food-grade certified coil cleaner for AC coils, evaporator coils, and finned air cooling/heating equipment; safe for indoor and outdoor use.
• RYDALL OE Odor Eliminator Environmentally beneficial biocatalyst that naturally eliminates odors and corrosion problems by stimulating existing bacteria, targeting H2S, ammonia, mercaptans, and skatole in wastewater and industrial settings.
• SmartRelease Technology Proprietary inhibitor delivery technology that safely and reliably dispenses scale and corrosion inhibitors and microbial control agents for cooling towers and other applications, helping buildings qualify for LEED points.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scale deposits of only 1/32 inch can cause 30% increase in energy costs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Global Power Washing Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2011Acquisition of Global Power Washing Inc. of Aurora, CO in November 2011. This acquisition greatly expanded TRS's capability to offer commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services and made TRS one of the largest mobile power washing companies in Colorado.
• SparkleWash of DenvermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2010Acquisition of SparkleWash of Denver in September 2010, expanding TRS's pressure washing services for commercial fleet vehicles, kitchen exhaust hoods, graffiti removal, building facades, sidewalks, parking lots, and dumpster areas.
• Apex Engineering Products CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationTRS serves as the local representative and supplier for Apex Engineering Products Corporation, distributing the complete RYDALL family of biodegradable degreasers and RYDLYME biodegradable descaler products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Solenis: Specialty chemicals manufacturer serving water-intensive industries including cooling and boiler systems. Directly comparable to TRS's specialty chemical distribution and water treatment chemistry offerings.
• ChemTreat: Industrial water treatment provider serving cooling towers, boilers, and process systems across the U.S. Closely comparable to TRS's chemical water treatment, SmartRelease-style inhibitor delivery, and recurring service-contract model.
• ChemAqua: Specialty cooling tower and closed-loop water treatment services subsidiary focused on commercial HVAC. Directly comparable to TRS's cooling tower service contracts and chemical program for HVAC systems.
• Marlo Incorporated: Provider of cooling tower, boiler, and water treatment services and equipment to commercial/industrial customers. Closely comparable to TRS in recurring cooling tower service contracts and water treatment chemistry.

Broad incumbents

• Kurita Water Industries: Global industrial water and process treatment provider with chemical and equipment operations. Compares to TRS on cooling water, boiler, and closed-loop treatment chemistry and service, at significantly broader scale.
• SPX Cooling Technologies: Global manufacturer and service provider for cooling towers and evaporative heat transfer equipment. Overlaps with TRS's cooling tower construction, repair, and performance improvement services, but as a broader equipment-driven portfolio.
• Nalco Water (Ecolab): Large-scale industrial water treatment and chemical services provider with broad geographic and vertical reach. Overlaps with TRS in cooling tower water treatment but operates as a much broader portfolio offering.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater services and equipment provider. Compares to TRS on industrial water treatment and cooling systems, but operates at significantly larger scale and geography.

Others

• Apex Engineering Products: Manufacturer of RYDLYME biodegradable descaler and RYDALL family of biocatalyst products. Although TRS distributes these products under partnership, Apex is the producer and serves similarly positioned service companies in other regions.

Emerging players

• Industrial Cooling Services (regional operators): Smaller regional water treatment and cooling tower service companies that compete with TRS in local markets; included as a category of similarly sized niche providers competitive at the bid level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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