HM White
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1936
- HeadquartersDetroit, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
HM White firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HM White
- Legal name
- HM White LLC
- Website
- https://hmwhite.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1936
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HM White industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Ventilation & Paint Finishing Systems
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial & Cleanroom Fit-Out (Factories, Warehouses, Controlled Environments) (IMAFANAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK), Passenger Vehicle Paint, Coatings & Surface Finishing (ICE) (IMACAAAD)
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Where HM White is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Detroit
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
HM White business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Project-Based Engineering, Fabrication, and Installation Services: HM White generates revenue through custom industrial projects involving paint finishing systems, ventilation systems, and metal fabrication. Revenue is earned through engineering design fees, fabrication of custom components (sheet metal, ductwork, booths, tunnels), and on-site installation services. Projects range from $142,000 to $14 million, with typical contract values based on scope of work, material costs, labor hours, and equipment procurement.
- Equipment Supply and Procurement: The company also procures and supplies specialized industrial equipment as part of turnkey project delivery, including HVAC units, air handling equipment, fans, and abatement systems.
- Energy Audits and Consulting Services: H.M. White provides industry-leading energy audits to help businesses maximize savings, improve sustainability, and enhance operational performance, including turnkey implementation of energy efficiency solutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Project-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
HM White product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HM White designs, manufactures, and installs custom industrial paint finishing systems, factory and paint-shop ventilation, and metal fabrication (ductwork, tanks, structural components, clean tunnels, booths, and ancillary equipment) for automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and industrial manufacturers. Projects are delivered as turnkey engineering-fabrication-installation engagements, with the company's 39,000 ft² Detroit fabrication facility producing laser-cut, laser-welded, AWS-certified components for project sites across the U.S. and Canada.
Product overview
HM White offers a portfolio of industrial manufacturing systems, primarily serving automotive paint finishing and industrial ventilation markets. The core offering consists of paint shop systems (PT/ED systems, paint booths, ovens & abatement, paint shop ventilation, clean tunnels, and auxiliary equipment) complemented by industrial ventilation and air management products (ductwork, air filtration, airflow distribution, air handling equipment, and controlled environments). Additional capabilities include custom spray booths, liquid/material storage equipment, structural fabrication, specialty sheet metal, energy saving solutions, and commercial HVAC. The company provides turnkey design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation services, with in-house fabrication capabilities at their Detroit facility. Most products relate to industrial air management and paint finishing processes, with structural fabrication supporting the mechanical installation of these systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- PT/ED Systems (Pre-Treatment/Electro-Deposition) Custom design, fabrication, and installation of PT/ED (Pre-Treatment/Electro-Deposition) systems for automotive paint lines, including immersion tanks, rinse drain pans, bulb turns, knock-off pans, blow-offs, sludge system components, and ventilation support. Targeted at automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers running automotive paint finishing lines.
- Paint Shop Ovens & Abatement Custom automotive paint shop ovens with thermal control, high-velocity air handling, heater boxes, plenums, and regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) integration for emissions reduction. Targeted at automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers requiring emissions-compliant paint curing.
- Automotive Paint Booths Custom automotive paint booth fabrication, installation, and modification with optimized airflow, wet and dry scrubber systems, and observation decks. Targeted at automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers requiring paint finishing facilities.
- Paint Shop Ventilation Full-scope ventilation solutions for automotive paint shops, including exhaust stacks, abatement systems, air handling units, and turnkey supply and return air systems. Targeted at automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers with paint shop operations.
- Misc. Booths & Decks Turnkey sheet metal installations including custom booths, elevated decking with smooth or checker plate flooring, stairs, handrails, conveyor integration, and exhaust duct systems within automotive paint finishing facilities. Targeted at automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
- Clean Tunnel Systems Custom clean tunnel systems using H.M. White's proprietary technology with an opaque plastic grid ceiling and plastic strip curtains to keep impurities out while maintaining visibility, combined with precision-fabricated wall and ceiling panels, integrated ventilation, and fire suppression for controlled automotive paint environments. Targeted at automotive OEMs and industrial manufacturers.
- Industrial Ventilation Complete and integrated air management solutions for industrial manufacturing plants, including light gauge, spiral, and large fabricated ductwork for industrial facilities, battery plants, and research facilities. Targeted at industrial manufacturers, battery plant operators, and research institutions.
- Custom Ductwork Precision-engineered light and heavy gauge duct fabrication using galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, with laser cutting and precision welding for optimal airflow efficiency. Targeted at industrial manufacturers, data centers, and commercial facilities needing precision ductwork.
- Air Filtration Systems Mist, dust, and smoke elimination and collection systems for industrial facilities with comprehensive assessment, system design, expert installation, and ongoing support. Targeted at industrial manufacturing plants needing air quality compliance, worker safety, and environmental compliance.
- Airflow Distribution & Exhaust Systems Custom stacks, louvers, and dampers (butterfly, guillotine, louvered) for industrial airflow control, ventilation efficiency, and EPA/OSHA compliance. Targeted at industrial manufacturers and operators needing compliant airflow distribution.
- Air Handling Equipment & STRAND Air House Make-up air systems, air handling units (AHUs), rooftop HVAC units, and STRAND Air House modifications and upgrades (coil replacements, humidifiers, burners, flame safety, controls, dampers). HM White has installed more than 10,000 STRAND Air House units since acquiring Strand in 1996. Targeted at industrial manufacturers with air supply and ventilation systems.
- Controlled Environments Custom clean rooms with HEPA/ULPA filtration, test cells for engine and component testing, and environmental test enclosures for temperature, humidity, and pressure simulation. Targeted at research facilities, automotive, medical, and electronic industries, including aerospace and battery research customers such as AVL.
- Custom Spray Booths Customized spray booths for automotive parts and industrial equipment with multi-stage filtration, high-efficiency exhaust systems, plenums, and integrated fire protection. Targeted at automotive parts manufacturers and industrial equipment operators requiring finishing capability outside an OEM paint shop.
- Liquid & Material Storage Equipment Custom stainless steel tanks, cyclones for ethanol conversion, pressure vessels designed to ASME standards, and ribbon blenders for chemical, testing, and wastewater applications. Targeted at chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries needing corrosion-resistant, sanitary, or pressure-rated custom equipment.
- Structural Fabrication Precision structural components including custom platforms, stairs, handrails, ladders, and mezzanines fabricated from high-grade steel, aluminum, and alloys with AWS-certified welding. Targeted at industrial manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and process plants requiring structural support integrated with mechanical installation.
- Specialty Sheet Metal Custom specialty sheet metal fabrication including one-of-a-kind prototypes, custom enclosures, intricate ductwork, and precision brackets using stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel. Targeted at automotive, industrial, and commercial customers requiring non-standard precision-fabricated components.
- Commercial HVAC High-performance commercial HVAC systems including rooftop units, AHUs, make-up air systems, and custom ductwork for industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. Targeted at healthcare, education, data center, and large commercial operators requiring climate control and indoor air quality.
Quantifiable outcome
- 15,000+ successful installations
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use HM White
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
HM White technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
HM White partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Shambaugh & SonsminorProject partner for Toyota HVAC and ductwork installation project (Building 803). Shambaugh & Sons provided expertise, collaboration, and commitment to excellence as part of the project team.
- Elec. Co. of AmericaminorProject partner for Toyota HVAC and ductwork installation project, providing electrical expertise and collaboration.
- Duckworth AssociatesminorOngoing project partner across multiple Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Guardian Glass, and GM projects. Provides expertise, collaboration, and commitment to excellence.
- Lake Erie ElectricminorProject partner for Tesla booths and decks project, providing electrical expertise.
- LeadecminorProject partner for Mercedes-Benz Magno Dust Enclosure project at MBUSI's Vance, Alabama facility.
- GenesysminorProject partner for Owens Corning dryer panel fabrication and Ford water test booth projects, providing system integration expertise.
- OCCminorProject partner for GM ED Sand Booth Modifications at Michigan Assembly Plant.
- WalbridgeminorProject partner for Ford sheet metal exhaust stacks at Marshall, MI battery plant. Walbridge is a construction and development firm.
- MMC Piping ContractorsminorProject partner for Ford water test booth project at Claycomo, Missouri, providing piping expertise.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
HM White competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
HM White social profiles
Digital presenceHM White compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
HM White financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
HM White leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
HM White subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
HM White funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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HM White M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about HM White
What does HM White do?
HM White designs, manufactures, and installs custom industrial paint finishing systems, factory and paint-shop ventilation, and metal fabrication (ductwork, tanks, structural components, clean tunnels, booths, and ancillary equipment) for automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and industrial manufacturers. Projects are delivered as turnkey engineering-fabrication-installation engagements, with the company's 39,000 ft² Detroit fabrication facility producing laser-cut, laser-welded, AWS-certified components for project sites across the U.S. and Canada.
Is HM White a public or private company?
HM White is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was HM White founded?
HM White was founded in 1936. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is HM White based?
HM White is headquartered in Detroit, United States, in the North America region.
How does HM White make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Project-Based Engineering, Fabrication, and Installation Services are the primary driver. The others are equipment Supply and Procurement and energy Audits and Consulting Services.
Does HM White have an API?
No public API is recorded for HM White.
What industry is HM White in?
HM White's product category is Industrial Ventilation & Paint Finishing Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFANAF, Industrial & Cleanroom Fit-Out (Factories, Warehouses, Controlled Environments), with a secondary code of IMAIAAAK, Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment. Its NAICS code is 3334 and its SIC code is 3550.