What CLM Vibetech does

CLM Vibetech is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of vibratory mass finishing equipment founded in 1996 and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The company produces a comprehensive line of machinery, including vibratory finishers (1-100 cubic feet capacity), vibratory dryers, tub finishers, inline finishers, long radius finishers, drag finishers, high frequency finishers, rotary drum washers, conveyor washers, industrial batch ovens, and combination finisher-dryer systems. Its core technology centers on polyurethane lining systems of varying durometers (80-, 90-, and 95-Durometer Hot Pour) and proprietary features including a pneumatic unload plunger, wet-dry combined processing capability, and Bijur auto-oil-recirculating bearings with 25-micron filtration. The company also offers complementary services such as polyurethane relining, machine repair, custom fabrication, and wastewater treatment equipment.

The company sells custom-engineered equipment primarily to industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical instruments, firearms, ammunition, and general industrial components. GTM combines direct sales (Sales Manager Ryan Warren and Sales Representatives Jason Petracek and Randy Wason) with channel partners such as C & S Sales, who assist with system sizing, 3D CAD modeling, and deal facilitation. Pricing is quote-based, with customization to customer specifications and multi-year contracts typical. The business generates revenue through hardware sales (equipment, wastewater treatment systems), professional services (reline, fabrication), and aftermarket parts, with "shortest build times in the industry" cited as a competitive lever.

CLM Vibetech operates from a single 18,000-square-foot facility in Kalamazoo, expanded in 2022 to support larger machine production and shorter lead times. The management team is composed of family members (President Bill Money, CFO/Owner Matt Harma, Electrical/Automation Manager Jason Money) and experienced specialists, including Lining Supervisor Chris Bodell with 35+ years in mass finishing. The company has no external institutional investment, operates exclusively in the United States, and reports 11-50 employees. Recent product launches (Media-Free Finishing System, Wet-Dry Vibratory Passivation System, VTG-3816) and engineering hires indicate ongoing product development and capacity expansion.

Name

CLM Vibetech

Legal name

CLM Vibetech, Inc.

Website

https://clmvibetech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CLM Vibetech is a family-owned Kalamazoo, Michigan manufacturer of vibratory mass finishing equipment and related machinery, serving aerospace, automotive, medical, firearms, ammunition, and industrial component manufacturers with custom-engineered solutions and reline services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mass Finishing Equipment

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Grinding, Honing & Superfinishing Equipment (IMAHADAE)

Keywords

• Vibratory finishing equipment
• Mass finishing machines
• Parts washing equipment
• Industrial drying equipment
• Surface finishing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalamazoo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of vibratory finishing machines, dryers, washers, and material handling equipment. Machines range from 1 to 100 cubic feet capacity.
2. Reline Services: Machine life extension through polyurethane relining, repairing, and restoring of finishing machines. Includes custom urethane components like patch kits and separator screens.
3. Fabrication Services: Custom metal fabrication services including structural steel, weldments, tanks, hoppers, and industrial components.
4. Wastewater Treatment Equipment: Sale of wastewater treatment systems including settling tanks, paper bed filters, and automatic treatment units for sustainable water management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CLM Vibetech manufactures and services vibratory mass finishing equipment for industrial manufacturers. Its core product line includes vibratory finishers (1-100 cubic feet capacity), vibratory dryers, combination finisher-dryers, tub finishers, inline finishers, rotary drum washers, conveyor washers, industrial batch ovens, and supporting accessories such as wastewater treatment, sound protection, container elevators, and shaker screeners. The company also provides polyurethane relining, machine refurbishment, and custom metal fabrication services for its own and competitor-brand finishing machines.

Product overview

CLM Vibetech manufactures a comprehensive line of vibratory finishing equipment and related machinery. The core product portfolio centers on vibratory finishers (available in 1-100 cubic feet) for mass finishing operations including deburring, radius, descaling, cleaning, washing, smoothing and pre-plating. Complementary equipment includes vibratory dryers, rotary drum washers, conveyor washers, and industrial batch ovens. The company also offers vibratory combination finisher-dryers that integrate two machines into one. Specialized variants include tub finishers for aerospace applications, inline finishers for high-capacity production, long radius finishers, drag finishers, and high frequency finishers for medical components requiring ultra-low RA finishes. Supporting products and services include wastewater treatment systems, sound protection covers, container elevators, work platforms, shaker screeners, reline services for machine refurbishment, and custom fabrication services. The company also provides a media-free finishing system solution designed for ammunition and automotive fastener applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vibratory Finisher
• Vibratory Dryer
• Vibratory Combination Finisher-Dryer
• Tub Finisher
• Inline Finisher
• Long Radius Finisher
• Drag Finisher
• High Frequency Finisher
• Shaker Screener
• Rotary Drum Washer
• Conveyor Washer
• Industrial Batch Oven
• Media-Free Finishing System
• Reline Service
• Fabrication Services
• Wastewater Treatment Equipment
• Sound Protection
• Container Elevator
• Work Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 50%+ production rate improvement for AmeriStar Manufacturing after implementing Vibratory Inline System
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• C & S SalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2024C & S Sales is a key equipment distributor partner working with CLM Vibetech on customer solutions. Mark Gloede of C & S Sales collaborated on the AmeriStar Manufacturing case study, assisting with system sizing, 3D CAD models, and overall layout optimization for the Vibratory Inline Finishing System.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rösler Oberflächentechnik: Global leader in mass finishing and vibratory finishing equipment, offering a broad portfolio of finishers, dryers, and consumables across aerospace, automotive, and medical. Directly comparable as the dominant incumbent in the same product category CLM Vibetech serves.
• Wheelabrator (Noritake): Global surface preparation and finishing equipment company offering shot blasting, wheel blasting, and mass finishing solutions. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving overlapping industrial customer verticals.
• Pangborn (Noritake): Major mass finishing equipment manufacturer with vibratory bowls, tumblers, and shot blast systems serving aerospace, automotive, and general industrial customers. Overlapping product lines and target verticals make it a direct comparable.

Direct peers

• Finishing Systems: Mid-sized US-based provider of vibratory finishers, shot blast, and parts washing equipment. Comparable niche-scale competitor with similar GTM motion through direct sales and channel partners.
• Kramer Industries: Supplies vibratory tumblers, deburring equipment, and finishing media for small to mid-sized industrial users. Comparable niche competitor in mass finishing equipment and consumables.
• Surf Finishing: Specialty manufacturer of vibratory finishing machines and tubs serving similar mid-market industrial customers. Direct comparable product offering with overlap in deburring and surface finishing.
• Giant Finishing: US-based manufacturer of vibratory and tumbling finishing equipment for deburring, polishing, and parts cleaning. Closely comparable niche-scale competitor serving similar industrial customers with vibratory finishing machines.
• Almco: Manufacturer of vibratory finishing equipment, parts washers, and dryers serving industrial finishing applications. Comparable in scale and product mix to CLM Vibetech, with overlap in automotive and general industrial verticals.

Emerging players

• Stoelting Cleaning / Midwest Service Center: Manufacturer of parts washing equipment including conveyor and rotary drum washers that overlap with CLM Vibetech's washer product line. Comparable as an emerging player in the adjacent parts-washing subcategory.

Others

• C & S Sales: Industrial equipment distributor that partners with CLM Vibetech to size systems, provide 3D CAD models, and facilitate sales. Comparable as a channel partner/distributor in the mass finishing ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

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

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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