ProFlow Inc.

What ProFlow Inc. does

ProFlow Inc., founded in 1922 in Connecticut and now operating as a division of Burt Process Equipment following its June 2024 acquisition, designs, engineers, fabricates, programs, and tests custom modular fluid processing systems for industrial process manufacturers. The company integrates pumps, piping, valves, instrumentation, and controls onto compact stainless steel skids under certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ASME U/R stamps, ASME B31.1 and B31.3, NBBI R-Stamp, UL/cUL listings for hazardous locations, and cGMP, and holds proprietary Q-Jet direct steam injection technology (with the Micro-Jet-Array nozzle architecture and patented Dual Dynamic Controls) acquired from Q-Jet DSI, Inc. in January 2021.

ProFlow serves enterprise customers primarily in the pulp and paper industry (its largest vertical for 30+ years, with applications including starch cookers, ASA emulsifiers, polymer makedown, dye metering, and paper machine chemical feed), and additionally in chemical processing, pharmaceutical (cGMP-compliant precursor chemical and sanitary systems), power generation (acid/caustic/urea metering, SCR NOx control), clean industrial, environmental/wastewater, energy/waste heat recovery, and shipping/maritime (via the Ecochlor ballast water treatment partnership). Core product families include modular chemical skids, liquid metering skids (SMS/DMS/TMS models), Q-Jet DSI heaters and cookers, starch cookers and continuous enzymatic starch conversion systems, ASA emulsifiers, polymer makedown systems (including the Pol-E-Duc dry polymer brand), gear and progressing cavity pump skids, and distributed pumps and process equipment from 20+ third-party manufacturers in the Northeast US.

The company operates a direct enterprise field sales model with consultative, project-based selling supported by technical sales engineers and inside sales handled via phone and email. Pricing is custom for each engineered-to-order system based on complexity, materials (stainless steel, Hastelloy, specialty alloys), instrumentation, and scope, with revenue streams spanning one-time custom modular system sales, third-party equipment distribution, and bundled professional services including design, PLC/HMI programming, panel fabrication, testing, and project management. ProFlow reaches customers in more than 30 countries through direct sales, partnership distribution (Ecochlor globally, HENAN Process Systems in North America and Asia), industry trade shows (Tissue World and TAPPICon in April 2026), and downloadable technical content, marketing primarily to engineering and operations decision-makers at manufacturing facilities.

Name

ProFlow Inc.

Legal name

ProFlow, Inc.

Website

https://proflow-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ProFlow Inc. designs, engineers, and fabricates custom modular fluid processing skids and direct steam injection heating systems for enterprise manufacturers in pulp and paper, chemical, pharmaceutical, and power industries, serving customers in 30+ countries as a division of Burt Process Equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Process Skids & Modular Process Systems (Packaged Units) (IMAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Modular fluid systems
• Process equipment manufacturing
• Direct steam injection
• Pulp and paper systems
• Custom engineered skids

Headquarters

HQ city

New Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Modular Fluid Systems and Process Equipment Manufacturing: ProFlow designs, engineers, fabricates, and tests custom modular fluid systems and process equipment on a turnkey basis. These are typically complex, skid-mounted fluid processing systems incorporating pumps, piping, valves, instrumentation, and controls. Revenue is generated project-by-project based on custom specifications, with each system priced according to complexity, materials, and scope. The company handles the full lifecycle from concept to P&ID development, 3D renderings, fabrication drawings, and operating manuals.
2. Process Equipment Distribution: ProFlow operates as a major distributor in the Northeast United States for pumps and related process equipment, representing over 20 manufacturers including SPX Waukesha, Liquiflo, Prosser, Rotan, Versamatic, Crane Deming, Burks, Pulsatron, Iwaki, Neptune, Grundfos, Barnes, Crown, Weinman, Hammelmann, and Hydra-Cell. Revenue from distribution is generated through the sale of third-party equipment alongside or independent of custom systems.
3. Engineering, Fabrication, Programming, Testing, and Project Management Services: ProFlow provides a full range of professional services including system design, PLC and HMI programming, control panel fabrication, instrumentation, testing, documentation development, and project management. These services are bundled with custom system projects on a turnkey basis but can also be engaged independently, such as for field service, startup assistance, and remote diagnostics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ProFlow designs, engineers, fabricates, and tests custom modular fluid processing systems and process equipment on a turnkey basis, integrating pumps, piping, valves, instrumentation, and controls onto compact stainless steel skids. Core offerings include the Q-Jet line of direct steam injection (DSI) products (process heaters, mixing jet cookers, tank heaters, gas injector valves, and heater skid systems) as well as starch cookers, ASA emulsifiers, polymer makedown systems, liquid metering skids, and gear and progressing cavity pump skids for the pulp and paper, chemical, pharmaceutical, power, and clean industrial process industries. The company also distributes pumps and process equipment from 20+ manufacturers in the Northeast U.S.

Product overview

ProFlow Inc. is a provider of modular fluid systems and process equipment, founded in 1922. The company's product portfolio centers on custom-engineered and skid-mounted fluid processing systems for the pulp and paper, chemical, pharmaceutical, and power industries. Core offerings include modular chemical skids for precise chemical blending and metering, liquid metering systems (SMS/DMS/TMS models), and the acquired Q-Jet line of direct steam injection products (process heaters, mixing jet cookers, tank heaters, gas injector valves, and heater skid systems). Additional specialized systems include starch cookers, ASA emulsifiers, polymer makedown systems (liquid and dry/Pol-E-Duc), gear pump skids, progressing cavity pump skids, dye systems, and felt conditioning equipment. ProFlow also distributes process equipment from multiple pump manufacturers and serves customers in over 30 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Q-Jet: Direct steam injection process heating product line including mixing jet cookers, process heaters, tank heaters, gas injector valves, and heater skid systems. Originally a separate company acquired by ProFlow in January 2021.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ ASA emulsifier systems installed globally over 30+ years, widely recognized as the world standard of reliability
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Burt Process EquipmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024ProFlow Inc. was acquired by Burt Process Equipment in June 2024. Burt Process Equipment is described as a global leader in full-service manufacturing and supplying world-class industrial products and engineered systems. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for ProFlow, enabling accelerated growth and expanded offerings to a broader audience. Under the agreement, ProFlow integrates Burt Process Equipment's operations and leverages innovative solutions to enhance its portfolio. ProFlow has become a division of Burt Process Equipment, with all communications remaining unchanged aside from accounting and bank information.
• Resource Recovery Systems (REA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022ProFlow partnered with REA (located in New Haven, CT) to build an automated, continuous-flow system for REA's FOG-to-Biodiesel technology. REA developed the innovative solution to convert FOG (fats, oils, and grease) into B100 biodiesel at the point of extraction. ProFlow engineered and designed the automated continuous-flow system that allows converted biodiesel to be sold or used to generate power.
• Q-Jet DSI, Inc.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2021ProFlow acquired Q-Jet DSI, Inc. in January 2021, formalizing a long-term partnership. Q-Jet specializes in direct steam injection process heating solutions including mixing jet cookers, tank heaters, gas injector valves, and heating skid systems with installations worldwide. The acquisition integrates Q-Jet's technology into ProFlow's modular fluid systems, creating unified project management, easier long-term service and support, and added customer value. The Q-Jet product line serves pulp and paper, food and beverage, and other process industries.
• R&D Dynamics CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2019ProFlow partnered with R&D Dynamics to fabricate and assemble the ThermoGen Waste Heat to Electric Power Converter based on the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC). ProFlow handles sourcing, fabrication, and assembly while R&D Dynamics provides the product design and specifications. The partnership required ProFlow to offer scalable systems, exceptional project management, and turnkey capabilities including engineers, fabricators, assemblers, and welders.
• CONNSTEPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2018ProFlow went through enterprise LEAN training through CONNSTEP, a Connecticut-based consulting firm specializing in business growth, LEAN continuous improvement, and quality improvement. The training focused on increasing operational efficiency, enhancing capabilities, and providing quality on-time deliveries.
• HENAN Process Systems (Henan BV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012ProFlow formed a partnership with HENAN Process Systems in 2012 to supply Continuous Enzymatic Converters (CEC) in North America and Asia. HENAN's CEC converts all native starch types for use in the paper industry for surface sizing and coating applications. The machines are fully automatic with compact design, providing very consistent viscosity with small molecular weight distribution, fast response time, and a very quick payback period.
• EcochlorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001ProFlow formed a partnership with Ecochlor in 2001 to supply ballast water treatment systems to the shipping industry. Ecochlor's BWTS provides cost-effective, environmentally acceptable treatment complying with all enacted and proposed regulations. Ecochlor provides complete design and fabrication, marine engineering, naval architecture, chemical treatment expertise, shipboard installation, and ongoing technical and regulatory certification support. ProFlow handles the equipment fabrication aspect.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flowserve Corporation: Leading supplier of pumps, valves, seals, and automation services for power, oil & gas, chemical, and water industries. Competes with ProFlow in pump-based process skids and serves overlapping end markets including chemical processing, power generation, and pulp & paper adjacent applications.
• SPX FLOW: Global manufacturer of pumps, mixers, valves, and process equipment for food & beverage, industrial, and energy markets. Direct competitor to ProFlow in process fluid systems and pump skids, and ProFlow represents SPX Waukesha in pulp & paper — a customer/supplier overlap that makes SPX Flow a meaningful comparable.
• Grundfos: Global pump manufacturer with a strong chemical, industrial, and dosing portfolio. ProFlow distributes Grundfos pumps in the Northeast U.S. and competes with Grundfos in chemical metering and process pump skids, making it a closely aligned peer in pump-based fluid systems.

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: Global water technology company with industrial pumping, metering, and treatment systems. Competes with ProFlow in liquid metering skids and process equipment for power, chemical, and wastewater end markets, and is a broad incumbent serving many of the same plant engineering buyers.
• Pentair: Global water solutions and flow technologies provider offering pumps, filtration, and process equipment. Overlaps with ProFlow in industrial fluid handling, chemical dosing, and modular systems for water/wastewater and process industries.
• Alfa Laval: Global incumbent in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling — including plate heat exchangers, hygienic pumps, and modular process skids. Q-Jet's DSI process heaters and ProFlow's modular systems directly overlap with Alfa Laval's heat transfer and process equipment portfolio in food, pharma, and chemical verticals.
• IDEX Corporation: Diversified fluidics and metering technology company including pump, dispensing, and process equipment businesses. Competes with ProFlow in metering pumps (e.g., Pulsafeeder) and broader fluid handling skids used in chemical, pulp & paper, and industrial applications.
• Sulzer: Swiss industrial engineering company offering pumps, process equipment, rotating equipment services, and chemical processing solutions. Overlaps with ProFlow in process pumps and modular skid-style offerings for chemical, power, and pulp & paper customers.

Emerging players

• Hayward Gordon: North American manufacturer of mixers, pumps, and process equipment for chemical, water, and industrial markets. A smaller-scale specialty competitor to ProFlow in custom-engineered fluid systems and skids, with overlapping chemical and industrial process customers.
• Croll-Reynolds Company: U.S. designer and manufacturer of custom process equipment including vacuum systems, mixing/heat transfer skids, and engineered fluid processing systems. Specializes in similar custom-engineered modular equipment for chemical and process industries, making it a relevant comparable to ProFlow's project-based model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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