C.A. Technologies

What C.A. Technologies does

C.A. Technologies (legal entity Coating Atomization Technologies, LLC) is a Colorado-based manufacturer of precision spray finishing equipment founded in 1997 and headquartered at 337 South Arthur Avenue, Louisville, CO. The company designs and builds professional-grade spray guns (conventional, HVLP, pressure-reduced, air assist airless), pumps, pressure tanks, and supporting accessories, organized around patented technologies including the 12-Point Plenum Design and the 12-Point Atomization Technology that the company claims deliver smaller, more uniform particles and smoke-like atomization for fine finishes. C.A. Technologies also markets the CATalyzer catalyst mixing system, Opti-Tips for waterborne coating applications, and the CAT Packs kit system bundling multiple needle/nozzle configurations. Its product portfolio is segmented across ten application verticals: adhesives, automotive, aviation, ceramics, concrete, corrosion control, industrial, marine, waterborne, and wood.

C.A. Technologies operates as a small specialty manufacturer (1-10 employees) and has been a member of the WAGNER Group since November 2015. The company's revenue model is hardware sales—spray guns, pumps, pressure tanks, accessories, and consumables—distributed through a combination of the WAGNER Group distribution network (Titan, Reinhardt Technik, Walther Pilot, Aura, Earlex), an independent trained distributor/dealer channel, direct telephone sales, and an e-commerce-enabled website with a Part Number and Price Calculator. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company supplements product sales with Level 1 and Level 2 training seminars, technical data sheets, and a training video library aimed at distributors and end-users.

The business targets a wide but fragmented customer base spanning industrial manufacturing, automotive refinish, wood finishing, marine, aviation, and corrosion-control applications. No named customer logos, no disclosed revenue figures, and no funding rounds are reported. The combination of a long operating history, WAGNER Group parent ownership, patented core technology, and a multi-channel distribution footprint positions C.A. Technologies as a niche specialty industrial brand rather than a scaled growth-stage business.

Name

C.A. Technologies

Legal name

Coating Atomization Technologies, LLC

Website

https://spraycat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

C.A. Technologies is a Louisville, Colorado-based manufacturer of precision spray finishing equipment—spray guns, pumps, pressure tanks, and accessories—serving industrial, automotive, wood, marine, aviation, and corrosion-control customers. Founded in 1997, it operates as a subsidiary of the WAGNER Group and sells through a multi-channel distributor, direct, and e-commerce network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Spray Finishing Equipment

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paint & Refinishing Services (Spray, Color-Match, Clearcoat) (TLAKAEAC), Passenger Vehicle Paint, Coatings & Surface Finishing (ICE) (IMACAAAD)

Keywords

• Spray finishing equipment
• Industrial spray guns
• HVLP spray guns
• Air assist airless
• Coating application equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spray Gun Sales: Direct sales of professional-grade spray guns including HVLP, conventional, pressure reduced, and air assist airless models. Products include Lynx, Jaguar, Panther, CAT-X, CPR, Tomcat, Tomahawk, and Techline product lines.
2. Pump and Tank Equipment: Sales of 14:1 and 20:1 ratio Air Assist Airless pumps, double diaphragm pumps, pressure tanks (2.5 to 15 gallon), and portable outfits including Black CAT and GO System units.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Sales of cups, hoses, filters, coalescers, mixers, 3M PPS systems, replacement parts, and CAT Packs (bundled gun kits with multiple needle/nozzle configurations).
4. Training and Support Services: Product training seminars (Level 1 and Level 2), training videos, technical data sheets, and assembly instructions provided to support product usage and customer success.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

C.A. Technologies designs and manufactures professional-grade spray finishing equipment for industrial and automotive coating applications. The product portfolio includes conventional, HVLP, pressure reduced, air assist airless, automatic, and waterborne spray guns, complemented by pumps, pressure tanks, cups, hoses, filters, mixers, and complete outfit systems. Customer support is delivered through a distributor network, direct sales, training seminars, and technical documentation.

Product overview

C.A. Technologies is a spray finishing equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision atomizing spray guns and supporting equipment. The core product lines include Air Assist Airless equipment (Bobcat, Cougar pumps), Automatic Spray Guns (AutoCAT series), Conventional spray guns (Lynx, Tomcat, Jaguar, Panther series), HVLP spray guns, Pressure Reduced spray guns (CAT-X, CPR series), and H2O waterborne equipment. These are complemented by a full range of supporting products including 3M PPS Paint Preparation Systems, pressure tanks (1 quart to 15 gallon), double diaphragm pumps, cups (pressure and gravity), air/fluid hoses, filters/coalescers, mixers/agitators, and complete outfit systems. The company also provides training videos and technical documentation. C.A. Technologies was founded in 1997 and became a member of the WAGNER Group in November 2015.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Assist Airless Equipment Air Assist Airless (AAA) equipment including Bobcat and Cougar spray guns with 14:1 and 20:1 ratio pumps for production wood and metal finishing. Features stainless steel fluid passages, ergonomic design, and integrated fluid filters. Targeted at industrial production finishing operations.
• Automatic Spray Guns Automatic spray guns including AMCPR, AutoCAT 100H/300H HVLP, AutoCAT 100C/300C Conventional, MiniCAT, and ratchet assemblies for automated flatline and production spraying applications. Designed for high-volume industrial production lines.
• CAT Packs Comprehensive spray gun kits including CAT-Xpress, CAT-X Gravity, CPR Gravity, CPR Pressure, CPR-FE, H2O-CPR, Smart Packs, and E-Packs. Each kit includes multiple needle/nozzle setups, air caps, and accessories for flexible application.
• Conventional Spray Guns Conventional air spray guns including Lynx 100C/200C/300C, Tomcat 100C, Tomahawk, Jaguar 100C/300C, and Panther 100G/200C/200Z series for general purpose, heavy solids, fine finish, gelcoat, abrasive, and adhesive applications.
• H2O Waterborne Equipment Waterborne coating equipment including H2O-CPR and H2O-CPR-G spray guns, H2O Air Assist Airless systems, stainless steel pressure tanks, and H2O Air Blast Quick Dryer for water-based coatings. Designed for low-VOC and environmentally friendly coating applications.
• HVLP Spray Guns High Volume Low Pressure spray guns including Lynx 100H/200H/300H, CAT SLP, FE-Line Fine Finish and LCFM, Panther 100H/200H, Jaguar 100H/300H/SLP, Techline TJR/T2/T3, and Turbine Spray Gun for compliant fine finish applications meeting environmental regulations.
• Pressure Reduced Spray Guns Pressure reduced spray guns including CAT-Xpress and CAT-X series (available in Classic, Black Teflon, Flag, Marble, Flag of Mexico, and Skulls finishes), CPR-G Gravity, CPR, CPR-FE, and CPR-T3 combining HVLP transfer efficiency with conventional spray speed.
• 3M PPS Paint Preparation System 3M PPS (Paint Preparation System) Version 1.0 and 2.0 including gravity cups (850ml, 650ml, 200ml), pressure cups (H/O type), lids/liners kits, adapters for various CAT guns, and wall-mountable lid and liner dispensers.
• Pressure Tanks Pressure tanks in standard steel and stainless steel from 1 quart to 15 gallon capacities, available with single/double regulators, hand/air agitation, and bottom outlet configurations for solvent and waterborne coatings.
• Double Diaphragm Pumps 1/2 inch 1:1 ratio all stainless steel double diaphragm pumps available as bare pumps or mounted in wall, cart, 5 gallon pail, and 55 gallon drum configurations, with optional air agitation.
• Outfits Complete spray outfits including Black CAT Portable HVLP system (2 HP compressor, 2.5 gallon tank), GO System portable outfits, pressure tank outfits, and 1/2 quart cup outfits with various gun and hose configurations.
• Cups Pressure cups (1 quart and 2 quart), siphon cups, and gravity cups in aluminum and stainless steel with regulators for various CAT spray guns.
• Air and Fluid Hoses Low pressure air and fluid hoses with textile reinforcement, high pressure Air Assist Airless fluid hoses (1885 PSI MWP), hose reels, and various connection fittings.
• Filters and Coalescers Air filtration systems including point-of-use filters (52-511 through 52-515), Filter/Coalescer two-stage combination units (52-520 through 52-523), Main Line Combo (52-535), and Filter/Dryer (52-531/52-533/52-534) for oil/water removal.
• Mixers Pneumatic pail and drum agitators including 5 gallon mixers (54-500/54-505 series) with 1/4-1/2 HP motors and 55 gallon drum mixers (54-550 series) in stainless steel construction.
• Training Videos Product training videos covering CAT-X, TJR-Glaze application, Air Assist Airless setup and troubleshooting, CATalyzer pump maintenance, and Lynx spray gun repair, provided to support customers and distributors.

Quantifiable outcome

• CPR technology combines HVLP transfer efficiency with conventional air spray speed, requiring 11 CFM at 29 PSI
• +2 more outcomes

Segments10 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.

• WAGNER GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2015As of November 2015, C.A. Technologies became the most recent addition to the WAGNER Group. This partnership provides a larger product base for extended markets including powder and liquid coating applications. The goal is to provide customers with the best equipment and support available through the combined resources of both organizations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Graco: Major US manufacturer of fluid handling and spray finishing equipment for industrial and contractor markets. Directly comparable product overlap in spray guns, pumps, and accessories serving automotive refinish and industrial coatings customers.
• Binks (Carlisle Fluid Technologies): Industrial spray finishing equipment brand making spray guns, pressure tanks, and pumps for industrial coatings. Direct competitor to C.A. Technologies across conventional and AAA product categories.
• Kremlin Rexson (EXEL Industries): European industrial paint spraying equipment maker covering airless, air-assisted airless, electrostatic, and conventional systems. Comparable to C.A. Technologies in industrial finishing focus and pump-driven product lines.
• DeVilbiss (Carlisle Fluid Technologies): Long-established manufacturer of professional HVLP and conventional spray guns for automotive refinish and industrial finishing. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer base to C.A. Technologies' Lynx/Jaguar/CAT-X lines.
• Titan (WAGNER Group): WAGNER Group sister brand making professional airless and AAA spray equipment for contractors and industrial finishers. Closely comparable product categories and shared parent distribution synergies.
• Anest Iwata: Japanese manufacturer of industrial spray guns, air-assisted airless, and HVLP equipment for automotive, wood, and industrial finishing. Direct product overlap and similar target customer profile to C.A. Technologies.
• SATA: German premium spray gun manufacturer specializing in HVLP and conventional guns for automotive refinish and industrial coatings. Comparable in technology positioning, premium atomization focus, and target customer segments.

Others

• 3M: Supplies the 3M PPS Paint Preparation System that CAT resells and integrates with its spray guns. Enabling ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but a critical partner for CAT's cup and dispensing accessories.

Broad incumbents

• Walther Pilot (WAGNER Group): WAGNER Group sister brand specializing in industrial automatic and manual spray guns for general industry. Overlapping spray gun portfolio but with stronger emphasis on automatic/inline applications.
• Earlex (WAGNER Group): WAGNER Group sister brand focused on consumer and prosumer HVLP spray stations. Broader portfolio positioning but shared parent enables cross-selling alongside CAT's professional lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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