What Midwest Air Products does

Midwest Air Products Co., Inc., doing business as Mapco, is a Traverse City, Michigan-based manufacturer of corrosion-resistant PVC air pollution control equipment, founded in 1979 and operating with 11–50 employees. The company designs, fabricates, installs, and services a complete line of PVC duct and fittings, wet scrubbers (MW-100, MW-200, MW-300), chrome and dry scrubbers (Enforcer III, Ultra-Mact), exhaust fans, mist eliminators, and custom exhaust hoods. Manufacturing relies on thermoplastic welding, CNC router precision cutting, and proprietary methods such as heat-formed transitions and Wegener automatic butt welding, producing heavier-gauge components than typical competitors. A proprietary MistMaster composite mesh pad mist eliminator is claimed to remove 99% of plating bath particulate, addressing EPA NESHAP rule changes.

The company's customer base spans metal finishing and plating operations, industrial manufacturers, and government and military accounts, with publicly named clients including the US Mint, Boeing, GE, Caterpillar, American Airlines, Lockheed, US Steel, USS Posco, Chevron Chemical, AAR Landing Gear, Hill Air Force Base, the Bureau of Engraving, Hohman Plating, Keeler Brass, and Max Daetwyler. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of custom-engineered systems, professional installation, and aftermarket service — including ongoing support for legacy Duall equipment — with all pricing conducted on a quote basis through direct phone and web-based channels. Geographic reach extends across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and select European accounts. The company markets itself around 38+ years of continuous operation, "Old School Quality – Old School Service" branding, and long-term customer relationships built on durability and after-sale support.

Name

Midwest Air Products

Legal name

Midwest Air Products Co., Inc.

Website

https://midwestair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midwest Air Products (Mapco) is a Traverse City, Michigan specialty manufacturer, founded in 1979, that designs, fabricates, and installs corrosion-resistant PVC air pollution control equipment for plating, industrial, and government customers across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Pollution Control Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Air pollution control equipment
• PVC duct fabrication
• Wet scrubber manufacturing
• Industrial mist elimination
• Corrosion resistant ductwork

Headquarters

HQ city

Traverse City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Air Pollution Control Equipment Sales: Direct sales of corrosion resistant PVC air pollution control equipment including PVC duct, wet scrubbers, dry scrubbers, exhaust fans, mist eliminators, and exhaust hoods. Both products and complete turn-key systems are sold.
2. Installation and Service: Design, fabrication, installation, and service of air pollution control equipment. Includes startup and repair services, replacement composite mesh pads, and support for legacy equipment like Duall.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Midwest Air Products Co., Inc. (Mapco) designs, fabricates, installs, and services a complete line of corrosion-resistant PVC air pollution control equipment for industrial applications. Core offerings include PVC duct and fittings, wet scrubbers (MW-100, MW-200, MW-300), high-efficiency chrome and dry scrubbers (Enforcer III, Ultra-Mact), PVC exhaust fans, PVC and stainless steel mist eliminators, custom exhaust hoods (including Terminator Chrome Exhaust Hoods), MistMaster composite mesh pads, and Fume Arrestor source-capture devices, along with installation, startup, and repair services.

Product overview

Midwest Air Products Co., Inc. (Mapco) offers a comprehensive portfolio of corrosion-resistant PVC air pollution control equipment for industrial applications. The core product line includes PVC duct and fittings, wet scrubbers (MW-100 horizontal and MW-200/MW-300 vertical configurations), chrome/dry scrubbers (Enforcer III and Ultra-Mact models), exhaust fans (BI, GP, GI, and Lab Fan series), PVC and stainless steel mist eliminators, and custom exhaust hoods including the Terminator Chrome Exhaust Hood. Supporting products include MistMaster composite mesh pads and Fume Arrestor devices. The company provides related installation, startup, and repair services. All products are precision-fabricated using CNC routing and thermoplastic welding, designed to exceed industry standards for material thickness, reinforcing, and quality in air pollution control applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Removes 99% of plating bath particulate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 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

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bionomic Industries: Bionomic Industries designs and manufactures custom air pollution control and product recovery equipment, including wet scrubbers, dry scrubbers, and exhaust systems for industrial and chemical processes. It is a direct competitor in the same niche served by Mapco, with overlapping customers in plating and metal finishing.
• Tri-Mer Corporation: Tri-Mer is a closely comparable niche manufacturer of industrial air pollution control equipment, including scrubbers, ductwork, and mist elimination systems for plating, chemical, and metal finishing applications. It competes head-to-head with Mapco in corrosion-resistant PVC and PP scrubber systems.
• Macrotek Inc. Macrotek designs and manufactures custom air pollution control equipment, including wet scrubbers, dry scrubbers, and exhaust systems for chemical, metallurgical, and industrial processes. It is a direct niche peer competing with Mapco for similar industrial emission control customers.

Broad incumbents

• Dürr AG: Dürr AG is a global mechanical and plant engineering group with a substantial Environmental Technology division offering scrubbers, exhaust systems, and air pollution control for automotive, chemical, and industrial customers. It overlaps with Mapco in industrial emission control but operates at vastly larger scale globally.
• FLSmidth: FLSmidth provides air pollution control and gas treatment equipment, including scrubbers, for cement, mining, and industrial customers. It competes with Mapco in industrial scrubber applications but at much larger project scale and broader geographic reach.
• AAF Flanders: AAF Flanders is a major manufacturer of air filtration and air pollution control products, including industrial mist collectors, filters, and scrubber media. It overlaps with Mapco in industrial air cleaning and mist elimination equipment for manufacturing facilities.
• CECO Environmental: CECO Environmental is a publicly traded provider of industrial air quality and emission control solutions, including scrubbers, fans, and duct, serving a broad range of end markets. It competes with Mapco in industrial air pollution control but at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Hamon: Hamon is a global supplier of cooling and air pollution control systems, including wet and dry scrubbers for power, industrial, and process markets. Its air quality division directly overlaps with Mapco's wet and dry scrubber offering for industrial customers.
• Babcock Power Environmental: Babcock Power (including its Environmental division) supplies wet and dry scrubbers, particulate control, and air pollution control systems for power and industrial applications. It competes with Mapco for industrial scrubber projects but is typically focused on larger utility-scale installations.

Emerging players

• S&P Coil Products (Systemair): S&P Coil Products manufactures coils and related components used in industrial and commercial air handling and ventilation equipment. It is an adjacent supplier to Mapco's industrial customers rather than a direct competitor in scrubber systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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