Jetstream of Houston

What Jetstream of Houston does

Jetstream of Houston is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial high-pressure waterblasting equipment operating at pressures from 5,000 to 40,000 psi (2750 bar). Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company produces seven pump series (2000, 3000, 3600, 4200, 5200, 5200Q, and 6000), skid- and trailer-mounted waterblast units in diesel, electric, and custom configurations, and a signature tooling portfolio including the DrillJet tube cleaning nozzle, H3Orbiter 3D tank cleaner, J-Force pipe cleaning nozzle, MagJet X40, Orbi-Jet X22, Rotomag X22, and FXG2 Tornado Gun. Its core technology platform is the proprietary UNx™ (Univalve) fluid end, a cartridge-based architecture that enables field pressure conversions without special tools and valve cartridge replacement in approximately 15 minutes; signature tools further use magnetic eddy-current braking and water-bearing technology to eliminate oil and mechanical bearings. The company maintains one of the largest waterblasting equipment inventories in North America, with over $2M in spare parts in stock.

Jetstream operates a diversified business model spanning new equipment sales (units $200K+), rebuilt/used equipment sales (~$150K), equipment rentals across 13 US Jetstream Rentals locations, factory refurbishment services, a buyback/trade-in program, parts and accessories, and WJTA-certified training. Roughly half of rental customers enter agreements with plans for eventual purchase via a rent-to-own structure. Distribution combines direct regional sales managers (West, Gulf Coast, Midwest, Southeast, Northeast) with an international distributor network covering the UK, Canada, Chile, Australia, South Africa, UAE, Singapore, China, Greece, Turkey, and India. Jetstream is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS), operating within the parent company's Environmental Solutions Group alongside Elgin, Vactor, and TRUVAC brands.

The company serves industrial cleaning contractors across at least twelve verticals including refineries and petrochemical, oil and gas hydrostatic testing, power generation, marine and shipyard, infrastructure and hydrodemolition, paper mills, steel mills, sugar and ethanol, mining, food processing, automotive, and pool plaster removal. Recent strategic activity — three new rental locations in 2024, the 2023 Blasters Inc. acquisition, partnerships with Derc Salotech (2023) and Conjet (2026) for automated cleaning, and an active product launch cadence in 2024–2025 — points to a growth posture focused on expanding automated and robotic waterblasting capability alongside core manual equipment sales and rental revenue.

Name

Jetstream of Houston

Legal name

Jetstream of Houston, LLP

Website

https://waterblast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jetstream of Houston is an industrial OEM manufacturing high-pressure waterblasting equipment (up to 40,000 psi), pumps, and signature cleaning tools for industrial contractors serving refineries, power generation, marine, infrastructure, and oil and gas markets. Founded 1976; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waterblasting Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• High-pressure waterblasting
• Industrial cleaning equipment
• Triplex plunger pumps
• Hydrostatic testing units
• Hydrodemolition automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waterblasting Equipment Sales: Jetstream manufactures and sells industrial high-pressure waterblasting equipment including pumps, waterblasting units (skid and trailer-mounted), control guns, valves, hoses, fittings, replacement parts, and nozzles. Equipment ranges from compact 75HP units to heavy-duty 700HP systems. Pricing for new waterblasting units can run upwards of $200,000.
2. Equipment Rentals: Jetstream operates 13 rental locations across the US through Jetstream Rentals, offering waterblasting units for rent with flexible terms ranging from one day to a year or longer. Also provides rental-to-purchase options where rental fees can be applied as down payment.
3. Refurbishment Services: Factory refurbishment program that extends life and value of equipment. Includes comprehensive inspection, engine evaluation, pump and component service, cleaning, painting, lubrication, performance testing and calibration. Comes with factory warranty on repaired parts.
4. Buyback and Trade-In: Used equipment buyback program paying customers for old, underutilized, or idle assets. Trade-in program allows customers to apply value toward new or used Jetstream units. Also offers equipment upgrades with discounts on new units.
5. Parts and Accessories: Maintains one of the largest inventories of waterblasting equipment in North America. Offers complete line of replacement parts, nozzles, and accessories in stock and ready to ship. Service centers maintain over $2 million worth of spare parts in stock.
6. Training Services: Customized waterblast training courses covering pump operation and maintenance, safety training, and advanced courses for supervisors and managers. Training can be conducted on-site or at Jetstream facilities. Courses developed by WJTA-certified trainers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jetstream of Houston is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that designs, manufactures, and distributes high-pressure waterblasting equipment, tools, and accessories up to 40,000 psi for commercial and industrial cleaning and maintenance operations. Its core offerings span triplex and quintuplex plunger pumps (UNx™ fluid end), skid- and trailer-mounted waterblast units (diesel, electric, hydrostatic testing, custom), signature tooling (DrillJet, H3Orbiter, J-Force, MagJet X40, Orbi-Jet X22, Rotomag X22, FXG2 Tornado Gun), replacement parts, automation partner products (Conjet, Derc Salotech, Peinemann), safety equipment, and complementary services including rentals at 13 US locations, refurbishment, buyback/trade-in, and WJTA-certified training.

Product overview

Jetstream of Houston is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) producing a comprehensive range of industrial high-pressure waterblasting equipment, tools, and accessories up to 40,000 psi (2750 bar). The product portfolio consists of seven series of triplex and quintuplex pumps (2000, 3000, 3600, 4200, 5200, 5200Q, 6000 Series) featuring the proprietary UNx fluid end technology, multiple waterblast unit configurations (skid-mounted, trailer-mounted, diesel, electric, and custom), and signature tooling including the DrillJet tube cleaning nozzle, H3Orbiter 3D tank cleaner, J-Force pipe cleaning tool, MagJet X40 surface cleaner, Orbi-Jet X22, Rotomag X22, Tube Spinners, and FXG2 Tornado Gun. The company also distributes automation partners (Conjet robotic hydrodemolition, Derc Salotech MagTrack, Peinemann indexers) and offers comprehensive services including equipment rental (13 locations), refurbishment, buyback/trade-in, and safety training. Jetstream operates as a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS), with over 45 years of industry experience since founding in 1976.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jetstream Rentals: Rental division providing waterblasting equipment for short-term and long-term rental with service and maintenance support across 13 US locations.
• Jetstream Waterblasting
• Jetstream of Houston

Products and services

• 2000 Series UNx Waterblasting Unit

Quantifiable outcome

• Cuts cleaning time by 75% - DrillJet tube cleaning nozzle reduced heat exchanger cleaning from 6 hours to 1.5 hours
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature16 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ConjetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 March 2026Jetstream of Houston is Conjet's exclusive distributor for the United States and Canada. Conjet is a global leader in robotic hydrodemolition technology providing advanced solutions for precise and sustainable removal of deteriorated concrete from critical infrastructure. Partnership brings automated hydrodemolition technology closer to North American customers with improved availability, faster support, and stronger project collaboration.
• Derc SalotechcoreTechnology or Integration · 11 November 2023Partnership provides industrial cleaning contractors with broadest offering of hands-free industrial cleaning solutions including MagTrack magnetic crawlers for automated surface cleaning (up to 1500ft2/hour), DERC Abrasive Water Jet Cutting System for industrial cold cutting applications up to 3000 bar. Equipment available for rent and purchase through Jetstream.
• Blasters, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 January 2023Federal Signal completed acquisition of Blasters, Inc. as of January 4, 2023. Blasters refurbishes pre-owned waterblasting units and manufactures Liquidator system for removing paint stripes and runway rubber. Integration enhances Jetstream's comprehensive water blasting solutions and accelerated Tampa rental location opening.
• PowerJet RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for United Kingdom market. Contact: David Adams, +44(0)141 440 5757, [email protected]
• Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Canadian distributor for Jetstream products. Contact: Adam Gower, +1 519 766-3767, [email protected]. Also handles service for Jetstream equipment in Canada.
• OrbitecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for Chile market. Contact: Leonardo Macaya, +56 2 24294190, [email protected]
• DynapumpsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for Australia market. Contact: +61 08 9424 2000, [email protected]
• Total BlastingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for South Africa market. Contact: Bradley Storer, +27 11 452 7578, [email protected]
• Asia Waterjet EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for UAE and Singapore markets. Contact: +97148810060, [email protected]; 65 6570 8023
• Federal Signal AsiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal Signal Asia office handling China market. Contacts: Jerry Shi (Office: 021-54047556, Cell: 13817098058, [email protected]) and Lucy Pan (Cell: 13636496389, [email protected])
• Vlachakis SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for Greece market. Contact: +30 210 80 78 024, [email protected]
• FIBA Endustriyel Makina San. Ltd. Sti.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for Turkey market. Contact: Batuhan Yilmaz, +90 532 314 4123, [email protected]
• Benz HydraulicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for India market. Contact: Patti Parvarish, Kabulpur Khadar, Faridabad-121002, Haryana, +91 99712 93778 / +91 98101 53121, [email protected]
• Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJetstream of Houston, LLP is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation. Parent company provides strategic direction, capital resources, and operates additional brands including Elgin street sweepers, Vactor sewer cleaners, Trackless Vehicles, Labrie garbage trucks, and TRUVAC vacuum trucks.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Conjet: Global leader in robotic hydrodemolition technology. Now Jetstream's exclusive US/Canada distribution partner; competes in the same automated concrete-removal category and shares end customers in infrastructure and marine.
• Hammelmann: German-headquartered manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and waterblasting systems up to 4,000 bar. Hammelmann is the most direct global competitor to Jetstream in ultra-high-pressure industrial cleaning pumps and units.
• NLB Corporation: US-based manufacturer of high-pressure waterblasting equipment (up to 40,000 psi), pumps, and automated cleaning systems serving refineries, power plants, and infrastructure. Directly overlaps Jetstream's core product lines and end customers.
• URACA: German manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and cleaning systems for industrial applications including refineries, petrochemical, and shipyards. Direct overlap with Jetstream on triplex pump technology and oil & gas customers.
• Aquajet Systems: Swedish manufacturer of robotic hydrodemolition equipment and high-pressure waterblasting systems. Direct overlap with Jetstream's hydrodemolition and automated cleaning offerings, including pool/plaster removal applications.

Emerging players

• Rioned: European manufacturer of high-pressure cleaning equipment and sewer jetters. Adjacent product overlap with Jetstream's lower-pressure cleaning and hot-water unit segments, with growing presence in municipal and contractor channels.

Regional players

• Falch: German manufacturer of waterjetting technology and high-pressure pumps, with strong European presence in industrial cleaning and surface preparation. Comparable technology but primarily serves EMEA rather than directly competing in North America.

Broad incumbents

• Shape Technologies (Flow International): Parent of Flow International and KMT Waterjet; global leader in waterjet cutting and ultra-high-pressure pump technology. Overlaps with Jetstream on pump technology and industrial cleaning, but anchored in cutting applications.
• KMT Waterjet Systems: Part of Shape Technologies Group, KMT manufactures ultra-high-pressure pumps and waterjet cutting/cleaning systems. Comparable on the high-pressure pump core technology, though with stronger emphasis on cutting rather than cleaning.

Others

• Vactor (Federal Signal): Federal Signal sister brand manufacturing sewer and industrial vacuum cleaners. Operates within the same ESG group as Jetstream and shares distribution channels; complementary rather than competing product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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