Name

Gerrard & Associates

Legal name

Gerrard & Associates, Inc.

Website

https://gerrardassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mooresville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Manufacturer Representation Services: Gerrard & Associates generates revenue as a manufacturer representative, providing sales representation and consultation services for dry bulk material handling equipment manufacturers. Revenue comes from commissions on equipment sales and consulting fees for project guidance and after-sales support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gerrard & Associates is a manufacturer representative firm specializing in dry bulk material handling equipment. The company sells and provides consultation on behalf of 18+ premier OEMs covering vibrating equipment, pneumatic conveying, thermal processing, conveyors, level measurement, magnetic separation, metal detection, dust collection, blending, mixing, and pumping technologies. Its offering combines vendor representation, custom equipment solution design, project consultation, and after-sales support delivered to enterprise customers across agriculture, mining, construction, food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and related industries.

Product overview

Gerrard & Associates is a manufacturer representative firm specializing in dry bulk material handling equipment. Rather than a single unified product, the company represents a portfolio of 18+ premier manufacturers, each offering specialized equipment categories: (1) Advanced Conveyors from Thomas Conveyor, S. Howes, Erie Tech, and Delta Ducon's SPIRA/flo; (2) Thermal Processing equipment from Heyl Patterson, Buflovak, and S. Howes; (3) Dust Control Systems from Air Cure and Pebco; (4) Material Feeders and Flow Control from Cyclonaire, Pebco, and Bulk Pro Systems; plus specialized solutions for magnetic separation (Dings), metal detection (Advanced Detection Systems), level monitoring (Binmaster), pumping (Nagle Pumps), mixing (DustMASTER/PK Blenders), and loading/unloading (Erie Tech). The company provides vendor representation, custom equipment design consultation, installation and maintenance services, and after-sales support across industries including agriculture, mining, construction, food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carrier Vibrating Equipment Custom-engineered vibrating equipment line from Carrier Vibrating Equipment, including fluid bed dryers, fluid bed coolers, vibrating conveyors, vibrating feeders, screeners, spiral elevators, shakeouts, and lump breakers. Offered to chemicals, food and dairy, foundry, mining, plastics, lithium-ion battery materials, and sand and aggregates industries.
• Cyclonaire Pneumatic Conveying Systems Pneumatic material transfer systems from Cyclonaire operating in dilute phase, semi-dense phase, and dense phase modes for enclosed-pipeline movement of dry bulk materials. Designed and engineered as customized pneumatic conveying solutions.
• Heyl Patterson Thermal Processing Equipment Thermal processing equipment from Heyl Patterson including rotary dryers and coolers, fluid bed dryers/coolers/calciners, flash dryers and coolers, rotary calciners, and MultiDisc Thermal Processors. Backed by an Innovation Center and pilot testing lab.
• Thomas Conveyor Systems Conveyor systems from Thomas Conveyor (since 1953) including screw conveyors, drag conveyors, bucket elevators, belt conveyors, and vertical screw elevators. CEMA-member manufacturer with in-stock inventory for fast turnaround across mining, aggregate, cement, food and beverage, and forest products.
• Binmaster Level Measurement Solutions Level measurement and storage monitoring solutions from Binmaster ranging from point level switches to advanced continuous measurement devices, paired with BinCloud software for real-time inventory monitoring across multiple vessels and locations.
• S. Howes Processing Equipment American-made powder and bulk solids processing equipment from S. Howes (since 1888) including mixers (ribbon, paddle, plough), screw conveyors and feeders, screeners and sifters, size reduction equipment, filtration systems, and thermal processors. Features CPEG Innovation Center and test lab.
• Erie Technical Systems Bulk Handling Solutions Bulk handling solutions from Erie Technical Systems including UltiMAX bulk bag unloaders, DustMax and SysteMAX filling systems, FlexMAX flexible screw conveyors, vibratory conveyors, spiral elevators, and chain-driven roller conveyors. Manufactured in a 50,000 sq ft US facility.
• Dings Magnetic Separation Equipment Industrial magnetic separation equipment from Dings Magnetic Group (since 1899) including overhead electromagnets, permanent magnets, eddy current separators, magnetic drums, head pulleys, grate magnets, ferroplate magnets, and metal detectors. Features patented Flux Control (DFC) Circuit Design with lifetime magnetism guarantee.
• Advanced Detection Systems Metal Detectors Industrial metal detection equipment from Advanced Detection Systems including ProScan for food processing/packaging and SurroundScan for heavy industrial applications (mining, quarry, recycling, rubber, plastics). Features patented vibration immunity and AccuLearn technology.
• PEBCO Dry Bulk Handling Equipment Complete dry bulk solids handling equipment from PEBCO (40+ years) including slide gates, valves, diverters, dustless loading spouts, fluidized conveying equipment, dust suppression systems, mass flow feeders, and complete loading systems.
• Buflovak Thermal Processing Equipment Thermal drying, solidification, evaporation, distillation, and separation equipment from Buflovak including drum dryers, vacuum dryers, cooling flakers, evaporators, stills, crystallizers, and separating machines. Serves food/beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries with dedicated product engineer model and testing lab.
• PK Blenders Powder Processing Equipment Precision blending and powder processing equipment from Patterson Kelley (PK Blenders) including V blenders, double cone blenders, continuous blenders, Multi-Vessel Processors (MVP), tubular vacuum dryers, and bench-scale lab blenders. Serves pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, chemicals, and foods.
• Air Cure Dust Collection & Filtration Systems Dust collection and process filtration systems from Air Cure (60+ years) including proprietary filter designs, complete dust system engineering, dust disposal solutions, and washdown capabilities for mining, metallurgy, power generation, agriculture, and wood processing.
• DustMASTER Industrial Mixers American-made industrial mixers, batch plants, and material handling systems from DustMASTER (since 1984) including Turbin Mixer, horizontal shaft mixers, twin shaft mixers, planetary mixers, refractory mixers, and pug mills. Serves utilities, cement, foundries, aggregates, and waste-to-energy facilities.
• Custom Equipment Solutions Tailored equipment specification and integration service combining Gerrard & Associates' engineering expertise with represented manufacturer product lines to deliver solutions matched to unique operational requirements of each customer.
• Consultation Services Strategic advisory and consultation service from Gerrard & Associates providing customers with industry expertise, equipment selection guidance, and project strategy recommendations for material handling initiatives.
• After-Sales Support & Maintenance Comprehensive after-sales support and maintenance service ensuring customer satisfaction post-installation, including troubleshooting, lifecycle guidance, and ongoing engagement for installed dry bulk material handling equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% increase in throughput with 30% reduction in operational costs documented in agricultural grain handling case study

Named customers9 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carrier Vibrating EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier manufacturer of custom-engineered material handling equipment including fluid bed dryers, coolers, vibrating conveyors, feeders, screeners, spiral elevators, shakeouts, and lump breakers. Serves chemicals, food/dairy, foundry, mining, plastics, lithium-ion battery materials, sand/aggregates industries.
• CyclonairecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecializes in dilute, semi-dense, and dense phase pneumatic material transfer systems. Designs and engineers customized pneumatic conveying solutions for efficient dry bulk material movement.
• Heyl Patterson Thermal ProcessingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThermal processing equipment manufacturer with over a century of experience. Products include rotary dryers/coolers, fluid bed processors, flash dryers, calciners, and MultiDisc Thermal Processors. Features Innovation Center and pilot testing lab.
• Thomas ConveyorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConveyor systems manufacturer since 1953. Products include screw conveyors, drag conveyors, bucket elevators, belt conveyors, and vertical screw elevators. CEMA-member manufacturer with in-stock inventory for fast turnaround.
• BinmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLevel measurement and storage monitoring solutions provider. Products range from point level switches to advanced continuous measurement devices with BinCloud software for real-time inventory monitoring across multiple locations.
• S. HowescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican-made bulk solids equipment manufacturer since 1888. Products include mixers, screw conveyors, screeners, size reduction equipment, filtration, and thermal processors. Features CPEG Innovation Center and test lab for material testing.
• Erie Technical Systems, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBulk handling solutions provider with 50,000 sq ft US manufacturing facility. Products include UltiMAX bulk bag unloaders, DustMax fillers, SysteMAX systems, FlexMAX conveyors, and complete loading/unloading systems.
• Dings Magnetic GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial magnetic separation equipment manufacturer since 1899. Products include overhead electromagnets, permanent magnets, eddy current separators, magnetic drums, grate magnets, metal detectors. Features patented Flux Control Circuit Design with lifetime magnetism guarantee.
• Advanced Detection SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial metal detection equipment manufacturer for 30+ years. Products include ProScan for food processing and SurroundScan for heavy industrial applications. Features patented vibration immunity and Auto-Balance software technology.
• PEBCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDry bulk solids handling equipment manufacturer for over 40 years. Products include slide gates, valves, diverters, dustless loading spouts, fluidized conveying equipment, dust suppression systems, mass flow feeders, and complete loading systems.
• BuflovakcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThermal drying, solidification, evaporation, distillation, and separation equipment manufacturer with over a century of experience. Serves food/beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical industries. Features dedicated product engineer model and state-of-the-art testing lab.
• PK BlenderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrecision blending and powder processing equipment manufacturer. Products include V blenders, double cone blenders, continuous blenders, Multi-Vessel Processors, vacuum dryers. Serves pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, chemicals, foods.
• Air CurecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDust collection and process filtration specialist for over 60 years. Provides complete dust control systems including proprietary filter designs, system engineering, dust disposal, and washdown solutions for demanding industrial environments.
• Main Street IndustrialminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom-engineered expansion joints, ductwork, and industrial process equipment provider. Serves cement, mining, power generation, and general manufacturing with simplified supply chain experience.
• Bulk Pro SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDynamic weighing, conveyor safety, and bulk material monitoring accessories specialist. Products include belt scales, level detection, conveyor switches, speed switches, tramp metal detectors. Founded by four industry veterans with 75+ years combined experience.
• Nagle PumpsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeavy-duty pump manufacturer for over 70 years specializing in abrasive, corrosive, and high-temperature applications. Products include vertical cantilever pumps, submersible pumps, submerged bearing pumps, and horizontal heavy-duty pumps for mining, power, chemical processing.
• Spira Flo (Delta Ducon)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSPIRA/flo engineered pipe solution for pneumatic plastic pellet conveying. Features unique internal grooving method that eliminates angel hair contamination with 5-year warranty. Available in aluminum and stainless steel.
• DustmasterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial mixing equipment manufacturer since 1984. Products include legendary Turbin Mixer, horizontal shaft mixers, twin shaft mixers, planetary mixers, refractory mixers, and pug mills. Serves utilities, cement, foundries, aggregates, waste-to-energy facilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• VAC-U-MAX: VAC-U-MAX manufactures pneumatic conveying systems and industrial vacuum cleaners for dry bulk materials, directly competing with Cyclonaire's product line that G&A represents in pneumatic conveying.
• Vecoplan: Vecoplan designs and manufactures shredders, conveyors, and material handling equipment serving recycling, waste, plastics, and wood processing markets, sharing agricultural and waste management verticals with G&A's represented product portfolio.
• Spiroflow Systems: Spiroflow designs and manufactures conveying, weighing, blending, and packing equipment for dry bulk solids, overlapping directly with the S. Howes, Erie Tech, and Thomas Conveyor portfolio G&A represents.
• Flexicon Corporation: Flexicon is a direct manufacturer of bulk material handling equipment (conveyors, bulk bag unloaders, weighing systems) competing head-to-head with several of G&A's represented lines in the same dry bulk handling category.
• AZO Inc. AZO designs and manufactures automated bulk material handling systems including pneumatic conveying, screening, and container handling, with overlapping capabilities to G&A's pneumatic conveying and processing equipment offerings.

Emerging players

• Modern Process Equipment Corporation: Modern Process Equipment manufactures grinding, conveying, and screening equipment for dry bulk solids, competing in adjacent categories to G&A's mixing and screening represented lines, primarily in food, chemical, and mineral processing.

Broad incumbents

• Eriez Manufacturing: Eriez is a direct manufacturer of magnetic separation, metal detection, and material handling equipment, competing with the Dings Magnetic Group and Advanced Detection Systems lines G&A represents.
• Coperion: Coperion (formerly K-Tron) is a global manufacturer of material handling, feeding, and compounding systems, broadly competing with the pneumatic conveying and feeder categories in G&A's represented portfolio.
• Kason Corporation: Kason manufactures vibratory screeners and separators for bulk solids, overlapping with the screening and sizing portion of G&A's represented product range across food, chemical, and pharmaceutical verticals.
• Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems: Hosokawa Micron manufactures powder and particle processing equipment (mixing, drying, separation) with broader global scale than G&A's portfolio, serving overlapping pharmaceutical, chemical, and food processing customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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