Astromatic

What Astromatic does

Astromatic, Inc. is a privately held e-commerce retailer specializing in replacement parts and supplies for car wash equipment, headquartered in Cherokee, Texas. The company operates a direct-to-consumer storefront at astromatic.com, selling individual components—ranging from small hardware items at approximately $2 to complex assemblies such as gearboxes and motors at over $2,000—organized by equipment brand (Ryko, MacNeil, Belanger, Sonny's, Unitec, Neoglide) and specific model line. Cross-reference to OEM part numbers is provided throughout the catalog, and the company explicitly disclaims affiliation with Ryko Solutions Inc., positioning itself as an independent aftermarket supplier.

The product portfolio encompasses mechanical components including conveyor rollers, chains, brush assemblies, gear motors, gearboxes, pneumatic cylinders, proximity switches, bearings, and electrical controls, as well as a rebuilt/used equipment vertical and a consignment platform at carwashconsignment.com. Pricing is per-unit with transparent individual part pricing and pay-as-you-go billing; no subscription or recurring revenue streams are in evidence. The business model is purely transactional e-commerce, with marketing limited to an email newsletter signup and no disclosed social media presence.

The customer base is described as vertically segmented—car wash equipment operators and service companies needing replacement parts to minimize downtime. The company is small (1-10 employees), serves only the US market, has no disclosed revenue, no funding rounds, no institutional investors, no management team listed publicly, and no AI/ML capabilities. The website copyright notice (2010-2018) suggests the digital storefront has not been substantially refreshed in recent years.

Name

Astromatic

Legal name

Astromatic, Inc.

Website

https://astromatic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Astromatic, Inc. is a private e-commerce retailer in Cherokee, Texas selling aftermarket replacement parts for car wash equipment across multiple brands (Ryko, MacNeil, Belanger, Sonny's, Unitec), serving US car wash operators with a direct-to-consumer catalog and rebuilt equipment resale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Car Wash Equipment Parts

NAICS

Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Car Wash, Auto Detailing & Vehicle Cleaning Supplies Distribution (CRAOAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Parts, Tools & Accessories Marketplaces (CRAFABAJ), Automotive Parts & Mobility Recommerce (Parts, Accessories, Bikes/Scooters) (CRAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Car wash parts
• Replacement parts
• Car wash equipment
• Conveyor components
• Refurbished equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cherokee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Parts Sales: Direct sales of car wash equipment replacement parts to end users (car wash operators). Parts are sold individually with per-unit pricing displayed on website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Astromatic operates an online parts catalog and e-commerce store selling replacement parts for commercial car wash equipment across multiple brands (Ryko, Belanger, MacNeil, Unitec, Sonny's, Neoglide). Products include conveyor rollers, X458 chains, gear motors, gearboxes, proximity switches, brush assemblies, bearings, and pneumatic cylinders, plus rebuilt/refurbished car wash equipment and a used-equipment consignment service via carwashconsignment.com.

Product overview

Astromatic is a car wash parts and supplies distributor offering replacement parts for multiple car wash equipment brands including Belanger, MacNeil, Ryko, and Unitec. The product portfolio consists of a comprehensive parts catalog organized by equipment brand and model, covering components such as gearboxes, motors, conveyors, rollers, chains, proximity switches, cylinders, bearings, and electrical components. The company also sells refurbished equipment and facilitates used equipment transactions through carwashconsignment.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Belanger Parts

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ryko Solutions Inc.none - disclaimed non-affiliationOthersExplicitly disclaims any affiliation with Ryko Solutions Inc. Sells compatible replacement parts for Ryko equipment. Not a formal partnership.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• PDQ Vehicle Wash Systems: PDQ is a manufacturer of touchless and soft-touch car wash equipment that also distributes replacement parts and consumables to operators. Similar business model overlap with Astromatic: OEM equipment plus aftermarket parts supply.
• Washworld Inc. Washworld manufactures in-bay automatic and tunnel car wash equipment and supports its installed base with parts and service. Comparable to Astromatic as an equipment OEM with an aftermarket parts channel serving the same operator customer base.
• National Carwash Solutions: National Carwash Solutions is a broad-line supplier of car wash equipment, chemistry, parts, and service across North America. It competes with Astromatic directly on the replacement-parts side while also offering the OEM equipment and chemistry lines that Astromatic does not.
• Sonny's Enterprises: Sonny's is one of the largest car wash equipment manufacturers and operates its own parts and supplies business, including branded consumables and replacement components. It is the most directly comparable competitor because Astromatic stocks Sonny's-compatible parts (e.g., CON125S roller, gear motors for Sonny's wraps) and competes for the same downstream car wash operators.
• DRB Systems: DRB Systems provides turnkey car wash solutions including equipment, point-of-sale, and parts/service support to operators and investors. It overlaps with Astromatic on parts supply to multi-site operators and competes for similar aftermarket revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Belanger Inc. Belanger is a car wash equipment manufacturer whose parts Astromatic catalogs (Belanger Duratrans, Motor City components). As an OEM it competes with Astromatic's aftermarket offering through its own service and parts operations.
• Ryko Solutions: Ryko Solutions is the OEM of the Ryko car wash equipment line for which Astromatic sells replacement parts (Ryko AMTT, MON II, NOVA 2000, Voyager, VT2000, etc.). It is a broader incumbent that competes indirectly through its own parts/service channel and directly through its control over the installed base.
• MacNeil Wash Systems: MacNeil is a manufacturer of tunnel car wash equipment and a supplier of replacement parts for its systems, including items Astromatic resells (e.g., VT2000 conveyor rollers, RS wraps motors). Comparable as an OEM with an aftermarket parts channel serving the same operators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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