MagneGrip
MagneGrip is a 40-year-old, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of source-capture exhaust removal systems and ceiling-mounted air purification units for fire stations, EMS facilities, and commercial buildings, selling direct to government customers with patented magnetic nozzle technology.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersCincinnati, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MagneGrip does
MagneGrip is a 40-year-old, family-owned (women-owned) U.S. manufacturer of source-capture exhaust removal systems and ceiling-mounted air purification systems for fire stations and EMS facilities. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company operates an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facility and serves fire departments across all 50 U.S. states plus selected international markets through channel partners in Canada, Israel, Korea, and Saudi Arabia. The core product portfolio includes six exhaust removal systems (PRO Nozzle with patented flex-magnet technology, Simple Hose Drop, Sliding Balancer Track, Sliding Flexhose Track, Straight Suction Rail, and Vertical Stack Rail) and the AirHAWK line of air purification units (265, 1000, 2000, 3000XL, 3000 ECM) using multi-stage HEPA, PCO, and gas-phase filtration, complemented by the Air Quality Monitor (AQM) real-time sensor platform.
The company monetizes primarily through direct hardware sales of exhaust removal and air purification systems to fire and EMS departments, with pricing tiered by system configuration and configured via regional direct sales representatives. Recurring revenue streams include replacement filters, UV lamps, charcoal trays, and components sold through the company's e-commerce shop (shop.magnegrip.com), along with factory-direct technical support and professional installation services. A distinctive GTM lever is the no-cost FEMA AFG grant assistance program, which is offered to fire departments in partnership with FireRescue1.com and Grant Finder, effectively lowering the customer's acquisition cost by facilitating funding. The customer base is heavily concentrated in the government/municipal fire department segment, with named customers including Jacksonville (FL) Fire Rescue, Mount Pleasant (SC), Colerain (OH), Jeffersonville (KY), Illinois Fire Service Institute, and others, with deployments ranging from single-station installations to multi-system contracts covering dozens of stations across 800+ square mile service areas.
MagneGrip firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MagneGrip
- Legal name
- MagneGrip
- Website
- https://magnegrip.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- MagneGrip is a 40-year-old, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of source-capture exhaust removal systems and ceiling-mounted air purification units for fire stations, EMS facilities, and commercial buildings, selling direct to government customers with patented magnetic nozzle technology.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MagneGrip industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fire Station Exhaust Removal and Air Purification Systems
- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)
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Where MagneGrip is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cincinnati
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
MagneGrip business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Exhaust Removal Systems: Sale of source-capture exhaust removal systems including PRO Nozzle, Simple Hose Drop, Sliding Balancer Track, Sliding Flexhose Track, Straight Suction Rail, and Vertical Stack Rail. Components include hoses, magnets, clamps, bands, reducers, extensions, and tailpipe adapters. Professional installation services included with system purchase.
- AirHAWK Air Purification Systems: Sale of ceiling-mounted and portable air purification units (AirHAWK 3000XL/ECM, 2000, 1000, 265) with multi-stage filtration. Replacement filters, UV lamps, charcoal trays, and parts sold through e-commerce shop.
- Air Quality Monitoring Systems: Sale of AQM monitoring systems with modular sensors for real-time air quality tracking. Sensors monitor CO, NO2, CO2, particulates, temperature, and humidity.
- Grant Assistance Services: No-cost grant assistance helping fire departments identify and apply for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and other funding. Optional discounted grant writing services through FireRescue1.com partnership.
- Technical Support & Maintenance: Factory-direct technical support for troubleshooting, maintenance, system adjustments, and on-site service requests. Replacement parts and components available through online shop.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | AirHAWK 265 Portable Unit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Simple Hose Drop with ViceGrip Nozzle |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ViceGrip Nozzle (TCA-VG) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | AirHAWK 2000 Replacement Filters |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Replacement Parts & Components |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | AirHAWK 1000/3000 UV Lamp |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels7 records
MagneGrip product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MagneGrip designs and manufactures source-capture exhaust removal systems and air purification systems for fire stations. Their product line includes the patented PRO Nozzle with Flex-Magnet technology for magnetic exhaust docking, multiple hose drop and rail-based exhaust capture configurations, and the AirHAWK series of air purification units that combine HEPA, gas-phase, and Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) filtration. They also offer a continuous Air Quality Monitor (AQM) for verifying station air quality.
Product overview
MagneGrip offers a comprehensive portfolio of fire station exhaust removal and air purification solutions. The exhaust removal line includes six distinct systems (PRO Nozzle, Simple Hose Drop, Sliding Balancer Track, Sliding Flexhose Track, Straight Suction Rail, and Vertical Stack Rail) that use patented magnetic sealing technology to capture 100% of diesel exhaust at vehicle tailpipes. The AirHAWK air purification line comprises four ceiling-mounted and portable filtration units (AirHAWK 3000XL, AirHAWK 3000 ECM, AirHAWK 2000, AirHAWK 1000, AirHAWK 265) featuring multi-stage filtration including HEPA, UV germicidal, and Photo-Catalytic Oxidation technologies. The Air Quality Monitor (AQM) system provides real-time environmental monitoring. Together, these products form a complete clean air solution that captures exhaust at the source and purifies air throughout fire stations, addressing firefighter cancer risks from diesel exhaust exposure.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AirHAWK: Ceiling-mounted air purification systems for fire stations, including models AirHAWK 265, AirHAWK 1000, AirHAWK 2000, and AirHAWK 3000XL & ECM. These systems remove exhaust emissions, gases, and airborne contaminants from fire stations and other commercial facilities.
Products and services
- PRO Nozzle (with Flex-Magnet Technology) Patented magnetically coupled exhaust capture nozzle that connects to the apparatus tailpipe; designed for fire stations and EMS facilities seeking a 100% sealed source-capture connection.
- Simple Hose Drop (SHD) System Source-capture exhaust removal system using a simple hose drop configuration for fire apparatus bays.
- Sliding Balancer Track (SBT) System Sliding balancer track system for capturing diesel exhaust in fire apparatus bays.
- Sliding Flexhose Track (SFT) System Sliding flexhose track system for source-capture diesel exhaust removal in fire and EMS facilities.
- Straight Suction Rail (SSR) System Straight suction rail system for diesel exhaust capture in fire apparatus bays.
- Vertical Stack Rail (VSR) System Vertical stack rail system for source-capture diesel exhaust removal in fire and EMS bays.
- AirHAWK 3000XL Air purification unit for fire stations combining multi-stage filtration to address particulates and gases linked to firefighter health risks.
- AirHAWK 3000 ECM Air purification unit with variable-speed ECM motor technology for energy-efficient operation in fire station bays.
- AirHAWK 2000 Air purification unit for fire and EMS facilities using multi-stage filtration.
- AirHAWK 1000 Air purification unit for fire and EMS facilities using multi-stage filtration.
- AirHAWK 265 Smaller-footprint air purification unit for EMS bays, training facilities, and other enclosed vehicle spaces.
- Air Quality Monitor (AQM) Continuous air quality monitoring system for fire stations that verifies air quality conditions in apparatus bays.
- Replacement Filters Replacement filters for MagneGrip exhaust removal and air purification systems, available through the online shop.
Quantifiable outcome
- Cancer caused 61% of career firefighter line-of-duty deaths since 2001. MagneGrip exhaust removal systems directly address this by capturing diesel exhaust at source before it spreads.
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Companies that use MagneGrip
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
MagneGrip technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
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App detail
Feature5 records
MagneGrip partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- Fire Fighter Cancer FoundationcoreMagneGrip is an official sponsor and partner of the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation. The partnership supports cancer awareness, prevention, and research initiatives within the fire service community. MagneGrip's products are positioned as tools to help reduce firefighter cancer risk through effective exhaust removal.
- FireRescue1.comsupportingPartnership provides optional discounted grant writing services for fire departments pursuing Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding. FireRescue1.com offers grant writing assistance as part of MagneGrip's comprehensive grant assistance program.
- Grant FindersupportingGrant Finder logo and branding appear on MagneGrip's no-cost grant assistance page, indicating a partnership to help fire departments identify and access available grant funding opportunities.
- Salty Peaks SolutionscoreRegional distribution partner covering Mountain West and West Coast states (UT, ID, CO, WA, OR, HI, AK, CA, NV, WY, MT). Provides local sales and support for MagneGrip exhaust removal and AirHAWK systems in these territories.
- Aire-Deb CorpcoreRegional distribution partner covering Northeastern states (ME, NH, CT, VT, NY, NJ, PA). Provides local sales and support through Debbie Anstett.
- Murphy Specialty InccoreRegional distribution partner covering New England states (MA, RI). Provides local sales and support through Paul Hardiman.
- Emergence Securite (AirHawk)supportingInternational distribution partner for Quebec, Canada. Limited to AirHawk air purification products only (not exhaust removal systems). Contact: Sebastien Montambault, 514-241-2290.
- Myer Marketing (Garage Division)supportingInternational distribution partner for Israel. Contact: Eyal Ben Simon/Ed, [email protected], www.myers.co.il.
- Win-USsupportingInternational distribution partner for Korea and Saudi Arabia markets. Contact: Stella Lee, [email protected].
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
MagneGrip competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Donaldson Company: U.S.-listed global manufacturer of industrial filtration systems including diesel exhaust filtration and engine air intake products. A larger incumbent with overlapping filtration technology and the capital to enter the fire-station niche if attractive.
- Carrier Global: Global HVAC and building solutions incumbent offering air handlers, filtration, and indoor air quality systems. Carrier's commercial IAQ portfolio competes with MagneGrip's broader AirHAWK commercial expansion ambitions in office, healthcare, and institutional buildings.
- Honeywell: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a substantial indoor air quality portfolio (commercial building automation, HVAC sensors, air handling). Honeywell's IAQ and sensing capabilities overlap with both MagneGrip's AirHAWK and AQM product lines as a broad incumbent.
- Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and building climate solutions major (formerly Ingersoll Rand's climate segment). Trane's commercial building ventilation and air handling systems compete in adjacent IAQ territory with MagneGrip's AirHAWK commercial expansion ambitions.
- Camfil: Swedish-headquartered global manufacturer of commercial and industrial air filters and air quality solutions. Camfil supplies HEPA and molecular filtration used in clean-air applications comparable to MagneGrip's AirHAWK multi-stage filtration systems.
Direct peers
- Air Systems International: U.S.-based manufacturer of vehicle exhaust removal systems for fire stations and emergency service facilities. Closest U.S. direct competitor to MagneGrip, offering comparable tailpipe-capture systems for the same firefighter cancer-prevention use case.
- Nederman: Swedish-listed (Nasdaq Stockholm) global leader in industrial air filtration and vehicle exhaust extraction. Nederman serves emergency services, workshops, and manufacturing with source-capture exhaust systems that directly compete with MagneGrip's core product line.
- Plymovent: Dutch-headquartered global manufacturer of vehicle exhaust extraction and filtration systems for emergency vehicles, fire stations, and industrial workshops. Plymovent is MagneGrip's most direct global competitor, offering overlapping magnetic-nozzle and rail-based exhaust capture systems.
Emerging players
- Aeroqual: New Zealand-based developer of compact air quality monitoring sensors and instruments for particulates and gases. Aeroqual is a product-overlap peer to MagneGrip's AQM (Air Quality Monitor) modular sensor system in the growing real-time IAQ monitoring category.
Others
- Sensirion: Swiss manufacturer of environmental sensors (gas, particulate, humidity) used in air quality monitoring and HVAC applications. Sensirion is an enabling supplier/ecosystem participant whose sensors could be integrated into competing air quality monitoring products like MagneGrip's AQM.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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MagneGrip leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
MagneGrip funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about MagneGrip
What does MagneGrip do?
MagneGrip designs and manufactures source-capture exhaust removal systems and air purification systems for fire stations. Their product line includes the patented PRO Nozzle with Flex-Magnet technology for magnetic exhaust docking, multiple hose drop and rail-based exhaust capture configurations, and the AirHAWK series of air purification units that combine HEPA, gas-phase, and Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) filtration. They also offer a continuous Air Quality Monitor (AQM) for verifying station air quality.
Is MagneGrip a public or private company?
MagneGrip is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was MagneGrip founded?
MagneGrip was founded in 1982. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is MagneGrip based?
MagneGrip is headquartered in Cincinnati, United States, in the North America region.
How does MagneGrip make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Exhaust Removal Systems are the primary driver. The others are airHAWK Air Purification Systems, air Quality Monitoring Systems, grant Assistance Services and technical Support & Maintenance.
Who are MagneGrip's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Donaldson Company, Carrier Global, Honeywell, Trane Technologies and Camfil. Direct peers are Air Systems International, Nederman and Plymovent. Aeroqual is listed as an emerging player. Sensirion is listed as an others.
Does MagneGrip have an API?
No public API is recorded for MagneGrip.
What industry is MagneGrip in?
MagneGrip's product category is Fire Station Exhaust Removal and Air Purification Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAK, Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems), with a secondary code of IMAHAKAI, Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ). Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3564.