What Mole•Master does

Mole•Master Services Corporation is a privately held industrial services company founded in December 1986 by R. John Lehman and headquartered in Marietta, Ohio. The company specializes in silo, bin, bunker, tank, and process vessel cleaning, alongside related specialty industrial services including abrasive and dry ice blasting, industrial vacuum service, pipe cleaning, condenser cleaning, confined space entry, and structural inspections. Mole•Master serves customers across more than 20 industries — cement, feed and grain, biofuels/ethanol, food processing, power generation, aluminum, pet food, glass, coal, and mining — with operations spanning all 50 U.S. states and more than 30 countries. Named enterprise customers referenced in source materials include Cargill, Nestle, Tyson, ADM, Duke Energy, Dominion, Valero Renewable Fuels, Lehigh Cement, Buzzi Unicem, Alcoa, Mars Petcare, Hill's Pet Nutrition, and Barrick Goldstrike.

The company's core offering is built on proprietary remote-operated cleaning equipment that eliminates hazardous human entry into confined spaces. Key systems include the Big•Mole™ turnkey system for high-difficulty cleanouts, the Junior 360° (available in hydraulic and pneumatic variants) for medium-difficulty projects, the Arch•Master™ bridge breaker for arching and bridging problems, and the Safe-T-Shot® CO2 blasting system. The company has more recently introduced M-LAS 3D scanning (LiDAR) technology for interior silo inspection without human entry. Equipment is engineered and deployed by certified field technicians operating from a 600,000 sq ft manufacturing and operations facility in Reno, Ohio, supported by regional depots in California and Texas.

Mole•Master generates revenue through a hybrid model combining professional service fees (project-based cleaning, inspection, and maintenance contracts), equipment sales and rentals of proprietary silo cleaning systems, specialty industrial services, and preventative maintenance programs providing recurring revenue. Pricing is quote-based, determined by project difficulty, material type, equipment requirements, and timeline; first-year field technician compensation ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 plus overtime, travel, and benefits. The company sells through a 24/7 rapid response hotline (800-322-6653), website quote request forms, and direct enterprise engagement, and distributes internationally through channel partnerships, including Drummond Equipment holding exclusive Canadian rights in the east.

Name

Mole•Master

Legal name

Mole•Master Services Corporation

Website

https://molemaster.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mole•Master Services Corporation is a privately held Ohio-based industrial services company founded in 1986 that provides proprietary remote-operated silo, bin, and process vessel cleaning, abrasive blasting, and inspection services to enterprise clients across 20+ industries in all 50 U.S. states and 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Silo and Bin Cleaning Services

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Manufacturing Facility Cleaning (IMAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chemical Tank Cleaning, Decontamination & Turnaround Waste Services (BPALAHAH)

Keywords

• Silo cleaning services
• Industrial bin cleaning
• Confined space cleaning
• Bulk material recovery
• Abrasive blasting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Silo and Bin Cleaning Services: Professional turnkey silo and bin cleaning services delivered by certified, trained technicians. Services include material removal, structural inspections, preventative maintenance, and emergency response. Pricing based on project scope, difficulty level, and equipment requirements. Revenue derived from service fees for cleaning, inspection, and maintenance contracts.
2. Equipment Sales and Rentals: Sale and rental of proprietary silo cleaning equipment including Junior 360°, Arch•Master™, and Safe-T-Shot systems. Customers can purchase equipment outright or rent for specific projects. Equipment parts and accessories also available for sale.
3. Specialty Industrial Services: Additional services including industrial vacuum service, abrasive/dry ice blasting, condenser cleaning, pipe cleaning, confined space entry, and structural inspections. Revenue generated through specialized service contracts.
4. Preventative Maintenance Programs: Routine maintenance programs tailored to client facility needs, helping avoid emergency call-outs for clogged bulk storage and process vessels. Ongoing service contracts provide recurring revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mole•Master provides turnkey, professionally delivered silo, bin, bunker, tank, and process-vessel cleaning services for industrial operators, executed with proprietary remote-operated equipment (Big•Mole™, Junior 360°, Arch•Master™, Safe-T-Shot®) that restores 100% storage capacity and total material recovery without requiring confined-space human entry. The company also manufactures, sells, and rents this cleaning equipment (along with parts and accessories), and offers complementary specialty industrial services including structural silo inspections, preventative maintenance programs, abrasive and dry-ice blasting, industrial vacuuming, condenser and pipe cleaning, confined space entry, plant maintenance, M-LAS 3D LiDAR scanning, and fleet wash bay detailing.

Product overview

Mole•Master offers a comprehensive portfolio of silo and bin cleaning solutions centered on the proprietary Big•Mole™ System for high-difficulty jobs, supported by a full range of services including structural inspections, preventative maintenance, abrasive/soda blasting, industrial vacuum, condenser cleaning, and international operations. The company manufactures and rents specialized equipment including the Junior 360° (available in H/hydraulic and P/pneumatic variants), Arch•Master™ for arch-breaking, and Safe-T-Shot® CO2 blasting systems. Advanced inspection technology includes M-LAS LiDAR 3D scanning. Additional services encompass confined space entry, pipe cleaning, plant maintenance, and fleet wash bay detailing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Big•Mole: Proprietary turnkey silo and bin cleaning service system for high-degree-of-difficulty jobs.
• Junior 360
• Arch•Master
• Safe-T-Shot
• M-LAS

Products and services

• Big•Mole™ System Proprietary turnkey silo and bin cleaning service for high-degree-of-difficulty jobs, using remote-controlled, non-sparking equipment operated from the silo roof that eliminates hazardous human entry. Handles cement, coal, limestone, gypsum, clinker, pelletized/hydrated lime, and other hygroscopic bulk solids; restores 100% storage capacity via total material recovery in a 100% dry process with no water, chemicals, or explosives. Delivered for industrial operators across cement, grain, power, food processing, and related verticals.
• Silo and Bin Cleaning Services Professional turnkey cleaning services for silos, bins, bunkers, tanks, and process vessels to resolve blockages caused by ratholing, bridging, and arching. Performed by certified, trained technicians using Mole•Master's proprietary equipment portfolio. Intended for enterprise industrial operators across cement, feed & grain, biofuels, food processing, power, mining, and related industries.
• Structural Silo Inspection Certified professional engineer inspections of silo structures including visual observation, wall assessments, crack-pattern documentation, and delamination checks using hammer and fingertip sensing. Delivered for industrial facility owners and operators needing structural condition assessment of bulk-storage vessels.
• Preventative Maintenance Programs Routine preventative maintenance programs tailored to plant needs to help avoid emergency call-outs for clogged bulk-storage and process vessels. Sold as recurring service contracts (multi-year) to enterprise industrial customers.
• Abrasive and Soda Blasting Services Environmentally friendly and cost-effective surface cleaning using various blasting media including sodium bicarbonate (soda), walnut shells, and glass beads. Applied to interior and exterior of silos, bins, and equipment for industrial customers needing non-destructive cleaning of coated or sensitive surfaces.
• Dry Ice Pellet Blasting Cleaning method where CO2 pellet media dissipates upon impact, leaving only removed contaminants to be cleaned up with minimal residue. Used for industrial facilities requiring low-residue, water-free surface cleaning.
• Industrial Vacuum Service Vacuum-based material removal services for silos and industrial facilities using specialized vacuum trucks and equipment. Supports cleaning operations and material recovery for industrial customers.
• Condenser Cleaning Cleaning services for condensers including fan assessment, sump tank cleaning, and cooling system maintenance. Provided for power generation and industrial customers.
• Pipe Cleaning Services Cleaning services for industrial piping systems and pipeline infrastructure. Includes a dedicated pipe-line questionnaire for project scoping.
• Confined Space Entry Services Specialized confined space entry services for silo maintenance and inspection when remote-cleaning methods are insufficient, executed under permit-required confined-space protocols with daily safety meetings and certified technicians.
• Plant Maintenance Services Comprehensive plant maintenance services for industrial facilities supporting ongoing operations.
• International Silo Cleaning Services Silo and bin cleaning services deployed internationally across more than 30 countries, leveraging Mole•Master's proprietary equipment and certified technicians for global industrial clients.
• M-LAS 3D Scanning (LiDAR) Inspection Service Advanced LiDAR-based 3D scanning technology that produces a complete and accurate picture of silo interior conditions — including deposits, structural details, and material levels — without sending personnel inside. Sold as a standalone inspection service for industrial silo and bin operators.
• Junior 360° Silo Cleaning Equipment Silo cleaning equipment sold and rented, available in hydraulic (Junior 360H) and pneumatic (Junior 360P) configurations with a flexible boom that bends to fit any silo configuration. Designed for low- to medium-degree-of-difficulty projects including ratholes and blockages. Made in the USA.
• Arch•Master™ Bridge Breaker Equipment Equipment sold and rented specifically for breaking arch formations and tackling bridging problems in silos and bins, handling medium- to high-degree-of-difficulty cleanout projects.
• Safe-T-Shot® CO2 Blasting System Carbon-dioxide-based blasting system that uses CO2 cartridges to generate powerful blasts that shatter compacted material. Non-flammable, eco-friendly with no chemical residue, gentle on silo linings. Sold and rented, including recertification services for CO2 blasting tubes.
• Bin and Silo Cleaning Equipment Parts Replacement parts and accessories for Mole•Master silo cleaning equipment (Junior 360°, Arch•Master™, Safe-T-Shot®). Sold to customers maintaining their own Mole•Master equipment.
• Wash Bay Detailing Services Professional fleet washing and detailing for vehicles and equipment including farm tractors, bulldozers, excavators, trucks, trailers, and boats. Offered at the Marietta/Reno, Ohio facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed in days rather than weeks or months compared to traditional methods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Renewable Fuels AssociationminorOthers · 1 January 2019Industry association membership supporting ethanol and renewable fuels industry. Member since 2019. Provides industry advocacy and networking for biofuels sector operations.
• Drummond Equipment, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 November 2014Partnership announced November 28, 2014 with Drummond Equipment, Inc. to bring Mole-Master silo cleaning tools to Canada. Drummond holds exclusive rights in eastern Canada and non-exclusive rights in western Canada. Partnership includes full authority for Drummond to use Mole-Master equipment on jobs and sell/rent equipment to Canadian industrial and mining operations.
• NGFA – National Grain and Feed AssociationminorOthers · 1 January 2010Industry association membership for grain and feed industry. Member since 2010. Supports industry standards and regulatory compliance.
• ISNetworldminorOthers · 1 January 2009Third-party safety management platform. Member since 2009. Provides contractor safety verification and management services.
• AFIA – American Feed Industry AssociationminorOthers · 1 January 2005Industry association membership for feed industry. Member since 2005. Supports industry standards and networking.
• GEAPS – Grain Elevators and Processors SocietyminorOthersIndustry association membership supporting grain handling and processing industry. Member since 2012. Provides networking and industry collaboration opportunities.
• Mid-Ohio Valley Safety CouncilminorOthersRegional safety council membership supporting workplace safety initiatives. Provides safety awards recognition and Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation benefits.
• Marietta Area Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber of commerce membership supporting regional business community. Based in Marietta, Ohio headquarters area.
• Browz Group LCminorOthersThird-party safety management services provider supporting contractor safety programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Maze Cleaning Services: Direct competitor focused on industrial cleaning and confined-space services for silos, tanks, and industrial vessels — closely comparable specialty cleaning services to Mole•Master's core offering.
• Turnkey Processing Solutions: Industrial services company offering silo and bin cleaning, vessel cleaning, and bulk material handling services to cement, grain, and processing industries — directly comparable niche competitor.
• Industrial Service & Supply: Regional industrial cleaning and silo/bin cleaning provider serving similar bulk storage and processing customers in cement, mining, and grain segments — directly comparable service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• DXP Enterprises: Industrial distribution and services company providing rotating equipment repair, industrial pumping solutions, and maintenance services to similar upstream and process industry customers as Mole•Master.
• Republic Services: Large environmental services company providing industrial and specialty waste handling, tank cleaning, and environmental services across industrial customers — comparable in tank and industrial cleaning.
• Clean Harbors: Large publicly traded environmental and industrial services company offering a broad portfolio including tank cleaning, confined-space entry, and industrial maintenance — overlapping significantly with Mole•Master's specialty industrial cleaning services.
• Safety-Kleen: Provider of industrial cleaning, parts washing, and environmental services to manufacturing and industrial customers, comparable to Mole•Master's industrial facility cleaning and media blasting services.
• BrandSafway: Large industrial services company providing maintenance, access, and specialty services (including coatings, blasting, and cleaning) to refineries, power plants, and industrial facilities, comparable in scope of industrial maintenance services.
• Veolia North America: Global environmental services giant operating hazardous waste treatment, industrial cleaning, and tank/vessel cleaning services across industrial customers, comparable to Mole•Master's tank and process vessel cleaning offerings.
• Bilfinger North America: Industrial services provider delivering maintenance, turnaround, and cleaning services to process industries including power, chemicals, and cement — overlapping with Mole•Master's industrial cleaning and turnaround work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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