Fluid Equipment Corp

What Fluid Equipment Corp does

Fluid Equipment Corporation is a privately held industrial equipment company headquartered in Bryan, Ohio, that designs, sells, and services fluid dispensing systems for industrial customers. Its core offering centers on Johnstone pump equipment — including new units, complete 5- and 55-gallon pump stations, and rebuild and repair services performed to original factory specifications — alongside a broader catalog of engineered dispense systems, distribution header systems, dispensing valves, mastic regulators, helical-gear SRZ flow meters, air motors, abrasive-material ball valves, filter elements, hydraulic hoses, and custom nozzles, tips, manifolds, and fabricated components. The company targets automotive assembly as its primary vertical and aerospace as a secondary vertical, with industrial manufacturing (adhesives, sealants, lubricants) as an underlying use case, and ships globally across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific.

Underlying technology is mechanical rather than digital: stainless-steel helical-gear flow meters for high-viscosity and abrasive fluids, high-ratio pneumatic regulators rated to 4,000 psi, dispensing valves with integral heating/cooling and transducer porting, and certified-welder fabrication with reverse-engineering capability for obsolete parts. The company also services Graco, Nordson, and Ingersoll-Rand equipment, extending its aftermarket reach beyond the Johnstone installed base.

Fluid Equipment makes money through three quote-based revenue streams: new equipment sales (hardware), rebuild and repair services for pumps, valves, regulators, and complete systems, and parts and components sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; transactions are initiated via website quote forms or direct phone/email contact with a small named team covering sales engineering, customer service, and the rebuild/repair department. Distribution is entirely direct to enterprise end users, with no reseller or channel network and no digital marketing presence beyond a basic website.

Name

Fluid Equipment Corp

Legal name

Fluid Equipment Corporation

Website

https://fluidequipmentcorp.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fluid Equipment Corporation is a Bryan, Ohio-based industrial equipment company that designs, rebuilds, and services Johnstone and other fluid dispensing systems for automotive assembly, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Dispensing Equipment

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI), Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Industrial dispensing equipment
• Fluid dispensing systems
• Pump rebuild services
• Custom fluid components
• Automotive assembly equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bryan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new fluid dispensing equipment including pumps, valves, regulators, flow meters, and complete pump stations for 5 and 55 gallon applications. Products include Johnstone pump systems and related components.
2. Repair and Rebuild Services: Rebuild and repair services for fluid dispensing equipment including Johnstone pumps, air motors, valves, regulators, and complete systems. Equipment is rebuilt to new/original factory specifications. Free quotes provided for repair services.
3. Parts and Components Sales: Sale of replacement parts, repair kits, and components for fluid dispensing equipment. Extensive parts catalog including o-rings, seals, fittings, and specialized components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Fluid Equipment Corp designs, manufactures, sells, rebuilds, and repairs industrial fluid dispensing systems and components—including pumps, valves, regulators, flow meters, hydraulic hoses, abrasive-material ball valves, and custom-engineered dispense systems. They specialize in Johnstone pump equipment and related components, serving automotive assembly, aerospace, and broader industrial manufacturing customers with new equipment, replacement parts, custom fabrication, and rebuild services.

Product overview

Fluid Equipment Corp is a specialized industrial equipment company focused on fluid dispensing systems for adhesives, sealers, and lubricants. Their product portfolio includes engineered dispense systems, distribution header systems, complete pump stations (5 and 55 gallon), and a comprehensive range of components including air motors, dispensing valves, mastic regulators, foot valve pumps, flow meters, filter elements, and ball valves. They specialize in Johnstone equipment and also service Graco, Nordson, and Ingersoll-Rand products. The company offers custom machining and fabrication services, nozzle and tip design, and hydraulic hose assemblies. Their core differentiator is the combination of new equipment sales with extensive rebuild and repair services, supported by over 30 years of industry experience. They serve primarily the automotive assembly and aerospace industries, shipping equipment across North, Central, and South America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineered Dispense Systems Custom-designed fluid dispensing systems for adhesives, sealers, and lubricants used in automotive assembly and industrial applications. Built for manufacturers requiring precise metering of high-viscosity materials.
• Distribution Header Systems Material transfer header systems with 2" and 3" Schedule 160 components for moving large amounts of material over long distances. Custom designed and assembled header systems.
• New Equipment (Johnstone Brand) Complete pump stations (5 and 55 gallon), material diversion/shutoff and delivery systems, and turn-key manual systems supplied under the Johnstone brand for automotive and aerospace industries.
• Hydraulic Hoses High and low pressure rubber hydraulic hose and stainless steel braid hydraulic hose assemblies available in various PSI ratings (100-6000 psi) with JIC and NPT fittings.
• Nozzle & Tip Design and Fabrication Custom design and fabrication of nozzles and tips from any material, including streaming tips, shaped extrusion tips, brush applicators, and angled/straight nozzle extensions for specialized fluid dispensing applications.
• Custom Machining and Fabrication Design and engineering of manifolds, Wye blocks, brackets, grease presses, custom machinery, frames, and fabrication services using certified welders backed by over 30 years of experience.
• Filter Elements Material filter assemblies and elements in 3/4" NPT and 1 1/4" NPT sizes with 30, 35, 40, 60, and 90 mesh options for various material filtration needs.
• Abrasive Material Ball Valves Specially designed ball valves with plated steel seats on hardened steel balls for abrasive material applications including adhesives, sealers, urethane, and inks.
• Complete Pump Systems (5 and 55 Gallon) Complete pump and dispensing systems including pump elevator systems and pump control systems. Includes rebuild/repair services for Johnstone pumps as well as Graco, Nordson, and Ingersoll-Rand equipment.
• Air Motors Air motors for pump systems including new builds and repair services for Johnstone models 900S070, 900S069, 900S068, and 66506, with air valve assemblies and repair kits.
• Dispensing Valves Dispensing valves including ball and seat valves and draw back valves with integral heating/cooling water porting, RTD and pressure transducer porting, and cartridge design for fast repair.
• Mastic Material Regulators Low, medium, and high flow material regulators designed for high viscosity materials with 30:1 material/control air ratio, 4000 psi max pressure rating, heating/cooling water porting, and electronic/air servo versions.
• Foot Valve Pumps (Chop Check) Foot valve chop check pumps including new builds and rebuild services, with various repair kits and components for Johnstone S1 models.
• SRZ Series Helical Gear Flow Meters SRZ 20 and SRZ 40 series high-resolution helical-gear flow meters made of stainless steel with wide measuring ranges and low pressure loss. Designed for highly filled and abrasive fluids including polyurethanes, polymers, glues, sealing materials, and heavy fuel oils.
• Rebuild and Repair Services Rebuild and repair services for Johnstone pump equipment (and Graco, Nordson, Ingersoll-Rand) with over 30 years of experience, performing to new/original factory specifications with free quotes.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JohnstonecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary equipment brand specializing in sealant dispense equipment. Fluid Equipment rebuilds and repairs all models of Johnstone pumps, providing new units and repair services. Johnstone pumps are described as providing the best dispensing and metering equipment in the industry for manual, automatic, and robotic operation with high viscosity materials.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Verder Group: European-headquartered manufacturer of industrial pumps and fluid handling equipment serving chemical, food, and industrial markets. Comparable pumping technology portfolio but primarily operating outside the North American automotive dispense niche.

Broad incumbents

• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial manufacturer with multiple fluid dispensing and adhesives application businesses serving automotive OEMs. Larger and broader than Fluid Equipment Corp but competes in the same end-market dispense applications.
• Ingersoll Rand: Large diversified industrial manufacturer whose legacy fluid handling and dispense product lines (including equipment Fluid Equipment Corp services) compete in overlapping end markets. Operates across multiple industrial segments, making fluid dispensing one portfolio line among many.

Direct peers

• Nordson Corporation: Global manufacturer of precision dispensing and test equipment for adhesives, sealants, and coatings, with deep penetration in automotive and industrial assembly. Directly comparable product portfolio and end markets.
• Graco Inc. Major publicly-traded manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, including pumps and dispensing systems for adhesives, sealants, and lubricants. Direct competitor in the same automotive and industrial dispense applications Fluid Equipment Corp serves.
• Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc. Michigan-based manufacturer of fluid dispensing and metering equipment for adhesives and sealants serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable product line, customer base, and geographic focus in the Midwest auto corridor.
• Johnstone Pump: OEM manufacturer of high-viscosity sealant and adhesive dispense pumps. Fluid Equipment Corp's primary technology partner and the brand whose installed base drives the rebuild business; product overlap is essentially complete in the Johnstone fleet.

Others

• Parker Hannifin: Large motion and control technologies manufacturer with extensive fluid power, hose, and fitting product lines overlapping with Fluid Equipment Corp's hydraulic hose and pneumatic components. Adjacent supplier ecosystem participant rather than direct dispense competitor.
• Henkel AG: Global adhesives and sealants manufacturer that is a major buyer of dispense equipment in automotive assembly. Represents an ecosystem participant — a key end-customer category for fluid dispense OEMs rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Dymax Corporation: Specialty manufacturer of light-curable adhesives and dispensing systems. Smaller and more focused than Graco or Nordson, with growing presence in industrial and electronics assembly where high-viscosity dispense expertise is relevant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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