What Apex Industrial Solutions does

Apex Industrial Solutions, Inc. is a privately held regional industrial equipment distributor founded in 2009 and headquartered in Monticello, Minnesota. The company aggregates approximately fourteen manufacturer lines — including Miura Boilers, WCR Heat Exchangers, Watson McDaniel, Sesto Valves, SVF Flow Controls, Titan Flow Controls, GESTRA, Arrow United Industries, Tek-Trol, Rembe, Vac-U-Max, Bunting Magnetics, Acrison, and Rice Lake Weighing Systems — into a single quote-based sales channel serving enterprise customers across Minnesota and the broader U.S. Midwest. Its product portfolio spans valves (ball, butterfly, globe, check, gate, segmented, sanitary, control, forged), actuators (pneumatic, electric, scotch yoke, gear operators), instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, flow, speed, process controllers), heat exchangers (plate & frame, shell & tube), steam and boiler equipment (boilers, traps, regulators, condensate solutions, economizers), sanitary and high-purity process equipment (aseptic, mixproof, divert, isolation, pigging, tank equipment), dry bulk material handling (rotary airlocks, pneumatic conveying, volumetric and weigh feeders, magnetic separation, dust collection, industrial vacuums), and explosion protection (rupture discs, explosion vents, flameless venting, flame arresters).

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market with no e-commerce or self-service ordering; customers submit requirements via phone (763-777-9525), email ([email protected]), or a web form, and receive quotes within 1-2 business days. Pricing is fully custom, quote-based, and not publicly listed. Apex monetizes one-time equipment sales with pay-as-you-go billing, supplemented by paid service offerings such as steam trap audits and magnet audits. It serves enterprise end-markets including dairy and food processing (AMPI, Cargill, General Mills, Valley Queen), beverage (Cold Spring Brewery, Royal Canin, Nestlé), healthcare and education (Mayo Clinic, University of Minnesota), manufacturing (3M, Honeywell), and energy (Xcel Energy), with newer focus areas in data centers and explosion-protection-compliant industrial facilities. The company does not manufacture proprietary technology, hold patents, offer certifications, expose APIs, or maintain any digital product surface; its competitive position is built on application expertise, multi-line portfolio breadth, and quote responsiveness rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Apex Industrial Solutions

Legal name

Apex Industrial Solutions Inc.

Website

https://apexsolutionsmn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Apex Industrial Solutions is a Minnesota-based industrial equipment distributor serving Midwest enterprise customers with valves, actuators, instrumentation, heat exchangers, steam/boiler systems, sanitary equipment, dry bulk material handling, and explosion protection from 14+ manufacturer partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ), Industrial Decarbonization EPC, Integration & O&M Services (Design/Build/Operate) (EUABAJAM)

Keywords

• Industrial equipment distribution
• Valves and actuators
• Process instrumentation
• Heat exchanger supply
• Steam boiler equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Monticello

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Distribution: Apex Industrial Solutions generates revenue through the distribution and sale of industrial equipment and components. As a manufacturer representative/distributor, they sell valves, actuators, instrumentation, heat exchangers, boilers, pumps, and related equipment to industrial customers. Revenue is derived from product sales with pricing based on quotes and manufacturer list prices. The company serves as an intermediary between equipment manufacturers and end-user industrial facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Apex Industrial Solutions distributes valves, actuators, instrumentation, heat exchangers, steam/boiler/condensate equipment, dry bulk material handling systems, and explosion protection equipment from multiple manufacturer partners to industrial customers in Minnesota and the broader Midwest United States. The company provides technical consultation, application datasheet support, and custom quote-based sales across dairy, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, healthcare, data center, and general manufacturing sectors. It does not manufacture its own products; rather, it operates as a multi-brand industrial equipment distributor with a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market motion.

Product overview

Apex Industrial Solutions is an industrial equipment distributor serving Minnesota and the Midwest region. The company operates as a multi-brand industrial equipment supplier rather than a single unified software product, offering an extensive portfolio of mechanical equipment organized into major categories: Valves (including ball, butterfly, globe, check, gate, and specialty valves from manufacturers like Sesto Valves, SVF Flow Controls, Titan Flow Controls, and GESTRA), Actuators (pneumatic, electric, and scotch yoke actuators with gear operators like Max Gear), Instrumentation (flow meters, pressure gauges, temperature measurement, level detection, indicators/controllers), Heat Exchangers (plate & frame and shell & tube heat exchangers from WCR), Steam/Boiler/Condensate Equipment (steam traps, pumps, regulators, boilers, hot water heaters, condensate solutions), Sanitary & High Purity Equipment (aseptic valves, mixproof valves, tank equipment), Dry Bulk Material Handling (pneumatic conveying, rotary airlock valves, dust collectors, feeders), Explosion Protection (rupture discs, explosion vents, flameless venting), and Piping/Tubing products. The company also provides services including magnet audits and steam trap audits, and serves customers across dairy, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, data center, and general industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Segmented Ball Valves (MV1F Series) Direct mount 1-piece segmented flanged ball valves designed and tested to ASME B16.34 standards, Class 150 rating, size range 1"-16", available in CF8M or WCB body materials; distributed for industrial process applications.
• VECTOR PV4 Pilot Valve UL approved, NAMUR VDI/VDE 3845 compliant direct mount pilot valve for pneumatic actuators; universal type (5/2 convertible to 3/2) for double acting or spring return actuators.
• Cast Iron Tri-Flow Shutoff and Check Valve (TF21-CI) Spring-loaded valve combining balance valve, shut-off valve, and check valve functions in a single unit; Cast Iron A126 Gr. B body, ANSI Class 125, flanged ends.
• GBV Ball Valves Cost-effective, fast-acting quarter-turn isolation ball valves with a straightforward flow path reducing pressure drop; for steam, condensate, gas, and process media applications.
• BB DISCOCHECK Dual-Plate Check Valves Wafer-type dual-plate check valves with double swing design, two hinge pins, and four springs; for horizontal and vertical pipelines preventing backflow in low-pressure drop applications.
• Plate Heat Exchangers (WCR) Durable plate heat exchangers for industrial applications; standard range (1¼-12" ports, max 150 plates, max 150 psi) and custom range (1-20" ports, max 300 psi, 15,000 GPM flow rate).
• Max Gear Manual Worm Gear Operator Fully lubricated manual worm gear operator with long life reliability, precision machining, epoxy coated housing; torque rating from 1327 in-lb through 70800 in-lb.
• Max Gear Declutchable Gear Operator Fully lubricated declutchable gear operator with long life reliability and precision machining; torque rating from 2655 in-lb through 48675 in-lb.
• 500F Forged Gate Valve Linear motion forged gate valve minimizing pressure drop for viscous liquids in Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing industries; Class 800, max 1975 psi, max 850°F.
• 422CSF Swing Flanged Check Valve One-way directional swing check valve preventing media backflow and maintaining pressure for Refining, Petrochemical, and Manufacturing applications; Cast Steel ASTM A216-WCB, Class 150#.
• 41C Ball Valve ANSI Class 150 High performance flanged ball valve certified to API-607 fire safe and API-608 standards; sizes 1.5"-6", standard port, TFM1600 seat material, ISO 5211 mounting pad.
• 26SS-CS Ball Valve Two-piece general purpose ball valve for utility applications, meeting industry requirements for high pressure performance and dependability.
• 25SS-CS Ball Valve Two-piece general purpose ball valve for utility applications; economical manually operated valve meeting industry requirements for high pressure performance.
• 20SS Ball Valve General purpose ball valve in sizes 1/4"-3", 316 stainless steel body, threaded ends, vinyl grip handle, blowout proof stem; pressure rated up to 1000 WOG.
• 20SSFL-CSFL Flanged Ball Valve Full port flanged ball valve for general purpose performance, with chevron V-ring stem seals, lockable open/closed position, RTFE seat material.
• 20BZ Ball Valve Full port bronze ball valve, two-piece design, sizes 1/2"-2", stainless steel ball and stem, PTFE seats, 600 WOG rating, blow-out proof stem.
• 15SS Ball Valve General purpose ball valve in sizes 1/4"-2", economical manually operated with locking handle, RTFE seat and PTFE body/stem seal.
• Magnet Audits and Steam Trap Audits On-site audit services for industrial customers, including magnet audits and steam trap audits to identify equipment performance, energy loss, and replacement opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quotes delivered within 1-2 business days, same-day quotes available upon request
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Miura BoilerscoreTechnology or IntegrationMiura Boilers is a manufacturer partner of Apex Industrial Solutions, specializing in steam boilers. Apex distributes Miura's products including the Powermaster WB-A2-3P steam boiler. Miura is known for compact, modular steam boilers with fast response times and high efficiency, complementing Apex's steam and boiler system solutions.
• WCR Heat ExchangerscoreTechnology or IntegrationWCR (WCR Heat Exchangers) is a key manufacturer partner providing plate heat exchangers, shell & tube heat exchangers, and replacement plates for all major brands. WCR offers both standard and custom solutions with rapid delivery times (2-4 weeks for standard, 9-12 weeks for custom). Apex highlights WCR's ability to supply replacement plates for competitors including Alfa Laval, often with overnight shipping for emergency situations.
• Watson McDaniel Steam ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationWatson McDaniel is a manufacturer of steam system equipment including steam traps, regulators, control valves, and the 'Heat Miser' temperature control system. Their products are featured in Apex's product catalog and blog content, particularly for applications addressing legionella prevention and steam system optimization.
• Sesto ValvescoreTechnology or IntegrationSesto Valves is a manufacturer partner specializing in ball valves including floating ball valves, trunnion ball valves, multiport ball valves, and segmented ball valves. Sesto products are designed and manufactured to ASME B16.34, API 598, ISO 5208 standards and carry PED certifications. Their MV1F Series segmented ball valves feature Class 150 rating, sizes 1"-16", and ISO 5211 mounting pads.
• SVF Flow ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationSVF Flow Controls is a manufacturer partner providing a comprehensive range of valves including ball valves, gate valves, globe valves, check valves, as well as actuators and control accessories. Their product line includes forged gate valves (Class 800), swing check valves, flanged ball valves, and VECTOR pilot valves with NAMUR mounting. SVF products serve oil & gas, pharmaceutical, refining, petrochemical, and general manufacturing industries.
• Titan Flow ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationTitan Flow Controls manufactures ball valves, check valves, butterfly valves, strainers, and pump accessories distributed by Apex. Their products include flanged ball valves, basket strainers, Y-strainers, and tri-flow shutoff/check valves. Titan products are known for general purpose performance in utility applications.
• GESTRA (Gestra Valves)coreTechnology or IntegrationGESTRA is a manufacturer partner specializing in boiler controls, steam system valves, and process valves. Their product line includes GBV ball valves for cost-effective isolation, BB DISCOCHECK dual-plate check valves, and SBO gravity circulation check valves. GESTRA products are used in steam, condensate, gas, and process media applications with corrosion-resistant designs.
• Arrow United IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationArrow United Industries manufactures explosion protection equipment including explosion vents, explosion doors, flameless venting, and flame arrester products. Their equipment is critical for dust explosion safety in industrial facilities handling combustible materials. Arrow also produces control dampers and louvers for HVAC and airflow control applications in data centers.
• Tek-Trol (Tek-Trol Instrumentation)coreTechnology or IntegrationTek-Trol Instrumentation manufactures pressure and temperature transmitters, differential pressure transmitters, and process control instruments. Their Tek-Bar series transmitters feature automatic temperature compensation and are used in data center cooling monitoring, HVAC systems, and industrial process control applications.
• Rembe Explosion ProtectioncoreTechnology or IntegrationRembe is a manufacturer of explosion protection equipment distributed by Apex. Their products include rupture discs, explosion vents, flameless venting systems, and explosion isolation solutions for industrial facilities handling potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Vac-U-MaxcoreTechnology or IntegrationVac-U-Max manufactures industrial vacuum cleaning systems and dry material handling equipment. Their products complement Apex's dry bulk material handling category, providing solutions for material transfer, dust collection, and industrial cleaning applications.
• Bunting MagneticscoreTechnology or IntegrationBunting Magnetics provides magnetic separation equipment and metal detection solutions for industrial material handling. Their products help remove metal contaminants from dry bulk materials and are part of Apex's comprehensive dry bulk material handling equipment offerings.
• AcrisoncoreTechnology or IntegrationAcrison manufactures dry solids metering and handling equipment including volumetric feeders, weigh feeders, and continuous blenders. Their products are used in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications requiring precise material feeding and batching.
• Rice Lake Weighing SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationRice Lake Weighing Systems provides weighing equipment including load cells and weighing systems integrated into material handling equipment. Their products enable accurate measurement and control in industrial weighing applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eriks: European-headquartered industrial distributor specializing in fluid handling, sealing, and valves for process industries. Comparable to Apex in focus on engineered fluid-control products and technical distribution across F&B, chemical, and general industrial customers.
• DXP Enterprises: Public industrial distributor of rotating equipment, fluid power, bearings, and industrial supplies to plant-floor customers. Closely comparable to Apex in business model (multi-brand industrial distribution with technical specification support) and customer base (manufacturing, F&B, energy).
• MRC Global: Largest global distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) serving energy and industrial customers. Direct overlap with Apex's valve, actuation, and instrumentation portfolio, with similar technical-selling and project-driven order patterns.
• WinWholesale: Private US wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial products through local service centers. Comparable to Apex in regional, relationship-driven industrial distribution with a quote-based, locally-account-managed model.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and flow-control products with deep technical-service capabilities. Directly comparable to Apex in multi-line industrial distribution and engineer-led selling motion.

Broad incumbents

• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest US distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks products. Comparable to Apex in distributing valves, instrumentation, and flow-control equipment but at vastly greater scale, with national footprint and significant e-commerce/digital capability that Apex lacks.
• Crane Co. Diversified industrial manufacturer of engineered products including process flow valves and measurement instruments. Overlaps with Apex's valve and instrumentation product lines, but operates as a global OEM rather than a regional distributor.
• Watsco: Largest US distributor of HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing products. Overlaps with Apex's data-center cooling and steam/boiler product lines but operates at a national scale with a fundamentally different channel and customer mix.
• W.W. Grainger: Broad-line industrial MRO distributor with extensive catalog of valves, instrumentation, and material-handling products. Comparable to Apex on product categories served but differentiated by scale, digital infrastructure, and direct-ship fulfillment model.
• Mueller Industries: Manufacturer and distributor of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products serving plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. Comparable to Apex in selling valves and flow-control components to industrial and mechanical-contractor customers, though it also manufactures rather than purely distributes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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