Rando
Rando Machine Corporation designs and manufactures air-laid nonwoven fiber processing machinery — webbers, feeders, openers, and recycling equipment — serving manufacturers in automotive, filtration, medical, insulation, abrasives, and specialty industrial applications globally under parent Engineering & Industrial Services, LLC.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1949
- HeadquartersMacedon, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Rando does
Rando Machine Corporation is a U.S.-based industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in air-laid nonwoven fiber processing technology, founded as Curlator Corp. in 1949 (with roots to 1943) and operating under the parent Engineering & Industrial Services, LLC since 2019. The company's product architecture spans three functional layers: fiber preparation machinery (Bale Breaker, Prefeeder, Volumetric Reserve, Opener/Blender, Vertical Pre-Opener), web formation machinery (Rando Feeder and Rando Webber in SB, SD, and SHL condenser variants), and recycling machinery (Rando Shredder/Refiberizer), supported by a growing accessories portfolio including PLC controls, conveyors, separators, and safety systems. Its core differentiator is the air-laid dry process, which uses airflow to randomly deposit individual fibers into a uniform web, and the proprietary Rando Feeder Air Bridge design for high-quality web structure. The company processes the widest array of natural and synthetic fibers in its class — from cotton, shoddy, and fiberglass to nano fibers, carbon, and seaweed — across basis weights from 25 g/m² to over 2,500 g/m² and web thicknesses up to 10 inches.
The business operates an enterprise field-sales model with custom, quote-based pricing for capital equipment and multi-year service relationships. Revenue is generated across four streams: machinery sales (Webbers, Feeders, Bale Breakers, Opener/Blenders, Vertical Pre-Openers, Volumetric Reserves), OEM replacement parts, on-site field service and reclothing/rewiring of wired rolls, and pilot-line testing for customer R&D. The go-to-market is direct (website contact forms, phone) targeting manufacturers in six verticals: Automotive, Filtration, Medical & Hygiene, Insulation, Abrasives, and Specialty (military, aerospace, agricultural, research), with global on-site service delivery. Operationally, the company runs a 16,000 sq ft assembly and CNC machining facility in Lafayette, Indiana, headquarters and reclothing operations in Victor, New York, and historically operated a Belgian entity (S.A. Rando) for European markets. The 2023 launches of the High Loft Condenser and Vertical Pre-Opener, combined with the post-2019 capital buildout, indicate an owner-led strategy of expanding capability, vertical reach, and aftermarket services rather than scaling volume.
Rando firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Rando
- Legal name
- Rando Machine Corporation
- Website
- https://randomachine.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1949
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Rando Machine Corporation designs and manufactures air-laid nonwoven fiber processing machinery — webbers, feeders, openers, and recycling equipment — serving manufacturers in automotive, filtration, medical, insulation, abrasives, and specialty industrial applications globally under parent Engineering & Industrial Services, LLC.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Rando industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Nonwoven Machinery
- NAICS
- Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Nonwoven Fabric Mills (Spunbond/Meltblown/Needle-punched) (IMAOABAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Nonwoven & Technical Fabrics (CRAAAMAD)
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Where Rando is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Macedon
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Rando business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Air-Laid Nonwoven Machinery Sales: Sale of complete fiber preparation and web formation machines including Webbers, Feeders, Bale Breakers, Opener/Blenders, Vertical Pre-Openers, and Volumetric Reserves.
- Replacement Parts: Original replacement parts manufactured by Rando for every Rando machine, including rewiring carding rolls, shaft repairs, nose bars, saber tubes, feed rolls, aprons, duct covers, bearings, electrical motors, gear reducers, and more.
- Field Service and Maintenance: Global on-site services including performance evaluations, commissioning of new machines, maintenance and repairs, machine upgrades and retrofits, preventative maintenance programs, and installation supervision.
- Reclothing/Rewiring Services: Fast turnaround service to recloth/rewire wired rolls to original factory specifications, available at manufacturing facility or on-site. Restores rolls to factory new condition.
- Pilot Line Testing: On-site testing facility for product and process development. Available for small production runs and customer fiber testing. Lab personnel provide research, development, and consulting services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom machinery quoting |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Rando product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Rando Machine Corporation manufactures air-laid nonwoven web forming machinery used by industrial producers to convert fibers into nonwoven webs. Originally established in 1949 as Curlator Corp., the company sells capital equipment such as the Rando-Webber and Rando-Feeder lines to manufacturers in the nonwovens industry.
Product overview
Rando Machine is an industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in air-laid nonwoven technology since 1949. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of fiber processing equipment organized into three main categories: Fiber Preparation Machinery (Bale Breaker, Prefeeder, Volumetric Reserve, Opener/Blender, Vertical Pre-Opener), Web Formation Machinery (Feeder, Webber with SB/SD/SHL condensers), and Recycling Machinery (Shredder Waste Reducer/Refiberizer). Supporting accessories include Controls, Weigh Conveyor, Edge Trim Slitter with Fiber Saver, Dust Collection Bag House, Transfer Conveyor, Pneumatic Separator, Y-Valve, and Fire Suppression/Metal Detection. The company also provides Pilot Line Testing services for product development and Replacement Parts & On-Site Services for maintenance. Rando serves six primary application industries: Abrasives, Automotive, Filtration, Insulation, Medical & Hygiene, and Specialty (military, aerospace, agricultural, research). The product architecture follows a modular approach where fiber preparation equipment feeds web formation machines, with recycling accessories enabling closed-loop material recovery.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Rando Airlaid: Advanced nonwoven manufacturing process technology delivering high-loft, isotropic, and uniform fiber webs for filtration, hygiene, and insulation applications.
- Rando Webber
- Rando Feeder
- Rando Shredder / Refiberizer
- Rando Vertical Pre-Opener
Products and services
- Rando-Webber Air-laid nonwoven web forming machine used by industrial manufacturers to randomize fibers and form them into nonwoven webs for downstream processing.
Quantifiable outcome
- Web formation speeds up to 150 feet/minute for SD condenser style
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Rando
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Rando technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Rando partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Engineering & Industrial Services, LLCparentParent company providing engineering and industrial services. Referenced on Rando Machine's website footer alongside sister company Inline Cleaning Systems.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Rando competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Reifenhäuser Reicofil: World leader in spunbond, meltblown, and composite nonwoven lines serving hygiene, medical, and filtration markets. Adjacent competitor for Rando's customer base even though primarily focused on different process technologies.
- Trützschler Nonwovens: Supplies complete nonwoven lines including airlay, needlepunch, and spunlace systems. Direct competitor in fiber preparation and web formation equipment serving similar hygiene, filtration, and automotive end markets.
- Autefa Solutions: Provides complete nonwoven lines including fiber preparation, web forming (airlaid, crosslapper, needlepunch), and finishing. Direct competitor in needlepunch and airlaid nonwoven machinery segments.
- Dilo Group: German manufacturer specializing in needlepunch nonwoven machinery, including fiber preparation, web forming, and recycling equipment. Directly comparable product portfolio to Rando in fiber preparation and web formation.
- Andritz: Global technology group with a dedicated Nonwoven & Textile division offering airlaid, needlepunch, spunlace, and wet-laid lines — directly competing with Rando in air-laid nonwoven machinery for hygiene, filtration, and automotive applications.
- Oerlikon Nonwoven (Oerlikon Group): Major supplier of nonwoven machinery including spunbond, meltblown, and airlaid systems. Competes with Rando particularly in filtration and insulation applications through its polymer-based and airlaid process expertise.
Broad incumbents
- ITEMA: Leading weaving machinery manufacturer serving technical textiles and composite fabric production. Operates broadly in industrial textile machinery but does not specialize in airlaid nonwoven like Rando.
- Picanol: Major manufacturer of weaving machines for technical and industrial textiles. Established textile machinery incumbent with broader product portfolio than Rando's airlaid specialization.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Rando leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Rando funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Rando M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Rando
What does Rando do?
Rando Machine Corporation manufactures air-laid nonwoven web forming machinery used by industrial producers to convert fibers into nonwoven webs. Originally established in 1949 as Curlator Corp., the company sells capital equipment such as the Rando-Webber and Rando-Feeder lines to manufacturers in the nonwovens industry.
Is Rando a public or private company?
Rando is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Rando founded?
Rando was founded in 1949. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Rando based?
Rando is headquartered in Macedon, United States, in the North America region.
How does Rando make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Air-Laid Nonwoven Machinery Sales are the primary driver. The others are replacement Parts, field Service and Maintenance, reclothing/Rewiring Services and pilot Line Testing.
Who are Rando's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Reifenhäuser Reicofil, Trützschler Nonwovens, Autefa Solutions, Dilo Group, Andritz and Oerlikon Nonwoven (Oerlikon Group). Broad incumbents are ITEMA and Picanol.
Does Rando have an API?
No public API is recorded for Rando.
What industry is Rando in?
Rando's product category is Nonwoven Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAOABAC, Nonwoven Fabric Mills (Spunbond/Meltblown/Needle-punched), with a secondary code of CRAAAMAD, Nonwoven & Technical Fabrics. Its NAICS code is 3339 and its SIC code is 3550.