Meurer Research

What Meurer Research does

Meurer Research (MRI) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced water and wastewater treatment equipment, founded in 1978 and operating today as a wholly-owned brand of Parkson Corporation (acquired 2017; Parkson itself is owned by Axel Johnson Inc.). The company engineers and produces clarification and solids-removal systems — principally Inclined Plate Settlers and Tube Settlers — as well as patented sludge collection equipment (Hoseless Cable-Vac, Ultra-Scraper), flocculation systems (vertical and horizontal paddle wheel, vertical turbine), flow management components (baffles, Port Helical Flow Diffusers, Inlet Infuser), packaged turnkey treatment plants, and mobile pilot systems. The portfolio is built on more than 50 patents and supported by an in-house Water Research Facility with CFD analysis, analytical laboratory, and prototype testing capabilities; the firm's equipment is NSF 61 certified, domestically fabricated, and BABA/IIJA compliant.

MRI's commercial model is direct, project-based, and engineered-to-order. Sales representatives consult with municipal and industrial treatment operators to specify custom configurations (illustrative installations include a 17.5 MGD plant in Broken Arrow, OK in 2020, a 90 MGD facility at Wylie Plant 4, TX in 2019, and a 70 MGD plant in North Jersey, NJ in 2018). Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) one-time sale of custom-manufactured equipment, (2) recurring aftermarket parts and OEM replacement components with a 24-hour turnaround on most items, and (3) field services including start-up, training, installation inspection, troubleshooting, pilot/laboratory testing, and service contracts. The company operates from a 50,000 sq ft headquarters and production facility near Denver, CO (moved into in 2015), draws on Parkson's multi-state footprint (FL, CO, IL, KS, AL) for distribution, and extends reach into Asia via Meurer Asia (founded 2004 as exclusive regional provider).

The firm has logged 5,000+ installations worldwide and reports equipment treating over 5 billion gallons of water per day. Customer segments are led by municipal water and wastewater treatment plants (vertical focus), supplemented by industrial and packaged-system use cases such as rural/remote treatment, campgrounds, and man camps. Marketing is anchored on the company's website, industry trade shows (notably WEFTEC), and a published video and literature library. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all quotes are produced through consultation with sales representatives.

Name

Meurer Research

Legal name

Meurer Research Inc.

Website

https://meurerresearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meurer Research is a 1978-founded U.S. manufacturer of custom-engineered water and wastewater treatment equipment — including Inclined Plate Settlers, patented Hoseless Cable-Vac sludge collectors, flocculators, and packaged treatment systems — serving primarily municipal and industrial treatment facilities worldwide as a Parkson Corporation brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Water treatment equipment
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Inclined plate settlers
• Sludge collection systems
• Flocculation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin 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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Equipment Sales: Manufacturing and sale of water and wastewater treatment equipment including inclined plate settlers, tube settlers, sludge collectors, flocculators, baffles, and package systems. Equipment is custom-built to meet specific site requirements.
2. Aftermarket Parts: Factory-certified OEM replacement parts for MRI products including plate settlers, sludge collectors, flocculators. Maintains inventory of standard water treatment plant parts with 24-hour turnaround on most items.
3. Services: Field services including equipment start-up, onsite training, installation inspection, troubleshooting, repairs, and service contracts. Also includes pilot testing and laboratory testing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Meurer Research designs, manufactures, and sells water and wastewater treatment equipment for municipal and industrial treatment facilities. Its product portfolio includes inclined plate settlers, tube settlers, sludge collectors, flocculators, baffles, packaged treatment systems, and pilot systems, complemented by aftermarket OEM parts and field services. Equipment is custom-engineered to site specifications and fabricated at the company's 50,000 sq ft production facility in Golden, Colorado.

Product overview

Meurer Research (MRI) is a manufacturer of advanced water and wastewater treatment equipment, operating as a Parkson Corporation brand. The product portfolio centers on clarification and solids removal technologies, comprising three primary product lines: (1) Clarification systems including MRI Inclined Plate Settlers and MRI Tube Settler System; (2) Solids removal equipment including the patented MRI Hoseless Cable-Vac™ Sludge Collector and MRI Ultra-Scraper™ Sludge Collector; and (3) Flow management and flocculation products including MRI Baffles, MRI Vertical/Horizontal Paddle Wheel Flocculators, and MRI Vertical Turbine Flocculator/Mixers. These core products are integrated into two higher-level offerings: MRI Packaged Water Treatment Systems (turnkey solutions combining multiple technologies in stainless steel tanks for flows up to 1 MGD) and MRI Pilot Systems (mobile testing equipment for process optimization). The company also provides aftermarket parts and services including maintenance, installation, and control systems using Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EcoFlow: An inlet system with graduated inlet slots designed to optimize flow control as water enters the settling zone, featuring the EcoFlow trademark.
• Hoseless Cable-Vac
• Ultra-Scraper

Products and services

• MRI Inclined Plate Settlers High-flow clarification equipment providing solids removal and clarifier function through inclined plate technology, delivering even flow distribution and low turbidities for municipal and industrial water treatment plants.
• MRI Tube Settler System Sedimentation system using tube modules for enhanced clarification and solids separation in water treatment applications.
• MRI Hoseless Cable-Vac Sludge Collector Patented sludge collection system featuring above-water Reel-to-Reel Drive technology without flexible hoses or guide rails, designed for low-profile areas under plate settlers in water and wastewater treatment plants.
• MRI Ultra-Scraper Sludge Collector Sludge collection equipment for solids removal in clarification processes.
• MRI Vertical Paddle Wheel Flocculators Flocculation equipment using vertical paddle wheel design to promote particle aggregation through controlled mixing in water treatment.
• MRI Horizontal Paddle Wheel Flocculators Flocculation equipment using horizontal paddle wheel design with variable-speed operation for controlled mixing in water treatment.
• MRI Vertical Turbine Flocculator / Mixers Vertical turbine-based mixing and flocculation equipment for water and wastewater treatment.
• MRI Baffles Stainless steel baffles, troughs, trusses, and flow diffusers for optimized flow management in flocculators, clarifiers, and aerators, including Port Helical Flow Diffusers, Metal Weave Baffles, and Distribution Baffles.
• MRI Packaged Water Treatment Systems Turnkey packaged water treatment systems combining inclined plate settlers, flocculation, sludge collection, and controls in corrosion-resistant stainless steel tanks for flows from less than 150,000 GPD to 1 MGD, targeted at industrial and rural/remote sites.
• MRI Pilot Systems Mobile pilot-scale treatment systems for establishing process parameters and testing treatment strategies offline before scaling to full systems, available for flows of 20 GPM and 110 GPM.
• MRI Aftermarket Parts Factory-certified OEM replacement parts for MRI plate settlers, sludge collectors, and flocculators, with 24-hour turnaround on most standard items.
• MRI Field Services and Service Contracts Field services including equipment start-up, onsite training, installation inspection, troubleshooting, repairs, and service contracts, plus pilot and laboratory testing services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5 billion gallons of water treated per day
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parkson CorporationcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2017MRI was acquired by Parkson Corporation in 2017, bringing together two well-respected brands and expanding Parkson's presence in the water and wastewater industry. MRI operates as a Parkson brand. Parkson Corporation has offices in FL, CO, IL, KS, and AL, and was founded in 1960 with ownership by Axel Johnson Inc. since 1967.
• Meurer AsiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2004Meurer Asia was founded in 2004 as the exclusive provider of MRI technology throughout Asia, extending MRI's geographic reach into Asian markets.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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