Fox Manufacturing

What Fox Manufacturing does

Fox Manufacturing, Inc. is a privately held Michigan corporation founded in 1983 and headquartered in Westland, Michigan, operating as a regional provider of commercial cleaning chemicals, warewashing equipment, and 24/7 service support for the hospitality and foodservice industries throughout Southeast Michigan. The company's chemical portfolio spans machine detergents (e.g., Glisten, Resultz), machine sanitizers (Iodine, Quick San), rinse additives (Clear Shot, Diamond, Premier), three-sink products, floor and surface cleaners, degreasers, hand soaps and sanitizers, air fresheners, food-processing chemicals, and insect-control accessories — formulated specifically for Michigan water conditions. On the equipment side, Fox Manufacturing serves as an authorized distributor for four OEMs: American Dish, Jackson, DMA, and Glas Tender, with offerings available through outright purchase, monthly rentals, or lease-to-own programs, including energy-efficient ventless models such as the Jackson Dishstar HT-E-SEER.

The business model blends one-time product and equipment sales with recurring revenue from equipment rentals, lease-to-own programs, and a 7/365 service and repair operation staffed by factory-trained technicians averaging 18+ years of industry experience, with a stated 15-minute phone response and 2-hour on-site emergency target. A distinctive commercial construct is parts-only repair pricing offered to Fox chemical customers, which locks service revenue to the chemical customer relationship and raises switching costs. The company reaches customers primarily via direct phone-based inside sales at (313) 990-2390, an enterprise field-sales motion, location-targeted blog content aimed at specific Southeast Michigan cities, and an email newsletter channel.

Fox Manufacturing's served customer segments are predominantly SMB hospitality (restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, and foodservice operators), with healthcare and institutional foodservice as secondary verticals. The company cites multi-decade customer tenures, including a 40+ year relationship with Deadwood Bar and Grill and a 12-year relationship with Chickpea Hospitality, as evidence of account stickiness. The company states it has more than doubled its business in the past five years while maintaining 1-10 employees, consistent with a lean, owner-operated regional operator scaling through diversified recurring revenue streams and OEM distribution relationships rather than headcount expansion.

Name

Fox Manufacturing

Legal name

Fox Manufacturing, Inc.

Website

https://foxmanufacturinginc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fox Manufacturing provides commercial cleaning chemicals, warewashing equipment, and 7/365 service support to hospitality and foodservice businesses in Southeast Michigan. An authorized distributor for American Dish, Jackson, DMA, and Glas Tender, it also offers rental and lease-to-own equipment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cleaning Chemicals and Warewashing Equipment

NAICS

Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Foodservice & Kitchen Cleaning (Warewashing) Distribution (CRAOAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Produce Wash & Food-Contact Surface Dish Cleaning Solutions (CRAJABAI)

Keywords

• Commercial cleaning chemicals
• Warewashing equipment
• Commercial dishwashing service
• Foodservice sanitation products
• Hospitality maintenance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Westland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products: Sale of commercial cleaning chemicals including dishwasher detergents, sanitizers, rinse additives, degreasers, floor cleaners, hand soaps, and specialty products for foodservice and hospitality facilities.
2. Equipment Sales: Direct sale of commercial dishwashers, glasswashers, and warewashing equipment as authorized distributor of American Dish, Jackson, DMA, and Glas Tender brands.
3. Equipment Rentals: Monthly rental options for commercial warewashing equipment providing flexible access to modern, energy-efficient technology without large upfront capital expenditure.
4. Lease-to-Own Programs: Strategic path to equipment ownership where machine efficiency savings help pay for the equipment over time, offering an alternative to indefinite renting.
5. Service & Repairs: Dish machine service and repair with parts-only pricing for Fox chemical customers, 24/7 emergency support, preventative maintenance, and account management services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fox Manufacturing Inc. formulates, manufactures, and distributes proprietary commercial cleaning chemicals (machine detergents, sanitizers, rinse additives, floor cleaners, degreasers, hand soaps, and specialty foodservice chemicals) and sells, rents, and leases commercial dishwashing and glasswashing equipment as an authorized distributor of American Dish, Jackson, DMA, and Glas Tender brands. The company also provides 7/365 emergency repair service, preventative maintenance, employee training, and OSHA compliance support for hospitality and foodservice operators throughout Southeast Michigan.

Product overview

Fox Manufacturing Inc. is a Michigan-based chemical cleaning products and commercial dish machine equipment company serving the hospitality and foodservice industries. Their product portfolio is organized into two main categories: chemical products and equipment. Chemical products include machine detergents (Glisten, Resultz), machine sanitizers (Iodine, Quick San Max, Quick San 9), dishwasher rinse additives (Clear Shot, Diamond, Premier), three sink products (Fox Quat, Hubbly Bubbly, Jem), floor cleaners (Blazes, Repel X, Spot Free, Elite), surface cleaners (Facility, RTU Glass & Surface, Vista Clear), degreasers (Citrus Degreaser, Power Packed, Breakthrough), all purpose cleaners (Aroloso, Breakthrough Degreaser, Citri-Clean), hand soap (Arrow Care, Dial, Kutol), hand sanitizer (Hand Sanitizer for Refillable Dispensers, Alco-gel), air fresheners (ADORE, CHARM, CRUSH), food processing products (LW AC 467, LW CLC 323, LW Surfasan, E2 Hand Wash), insect control products (Paraclipse Tape Rolls, Paraclipse Bulb), and miscellaneous products (Banish, Magnesol, Bio-Zyme). Equipment includes the Jackson Dishstar HT-E-SEER undercounter dishwasher. Services include professional dish machine service and support with 7/365 emergency response, preventative maintenance and account management, employee training and compliance programs, and equipment sales, rentals, and leasing options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dishwasher Rinse Additives (Clear Shot, Diamond, Premier)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than doubled in the last 5 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American DishcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFox Manufacturing is an authorized partner with American Dish for equipment sales, rentals, and lease-to-own programs. As a strategic partner, they offer flexible equipment solutions including sales, rentals, and lease-to-own programs on American Dish products to Michigan hospitality businesses.
• JacksoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJackson is a trusted brand in commercial dishwashing equipment. Fox Manufacturing is a proud authorized distributor of Jackson products including the Dishstar HT-E-SEER high temperature sanitizing undercounter dishwasher with steam elimination and energy recovery.
• DMAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDMA is one of the trusted names in commercial warewashing equipment that Fox Manufacturing distributes as an authorized partner, providing industrial-level equipment for demanding commercial foodservice environments.
• Glas TendercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlas Tender specializes in glass washing equipment. Fox Manufacturing is a proud authorized distributor of Glas Tender products, providing specialized systems for bars and hospitality venues requiring sparkling, residue-free glass results.
• International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFox Manufacturing is a proud member of ISSA, ensuring the team remains at the cutting edge of industry technology and global sanitation trends. Through ISSA conventions and specialized training, they stay informed on the most efficient cleaning and sanitation practices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fox-manufacturing-co

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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