Rees-Memphis

What Rees-Memphis does

Rees-Memphis, Inc. is a privately held industrial air-systems designer, fabricator, and installer founded in 1970 and headquartered at 2426 Channel Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. The company builds complete turn-key industrial dust collection, pneumatic conveying, and ventilation systems for manufacturers and processors, operating from a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility equipped with CNC plasma cutting and cut-to-length coil processing. Its proprietary product lines include Model C and CX stand-alone dust collectors, Model M material-handling fans (sizes 11–38, up to 60,000 CFM), Model K/KL/RHV centrifugal cyclone separators, and the Model RVC rotary airlock; these are integrated with OEM components from suppliers including Nordfab (Quick-Fit ducting), Donaldson, Howden, Twin City Fan, Schenck Process, Weima, Montgomery Industries, Cincinnati Fan, Camfil, AAF, and Flamex.

The business runs a project-based, quote-driven model: each engagement typically begins with plant surveys and consulting, moves through engineered system design with CAD drawings, then fabrication in-house and field installation by trained crews, with ongoing service revenue from system maintenance, equipment repair and rebuild, and replacement parts. Rees serves enterprise customers across seven primary verticals — Wood & Forest Products (furniture, lumber, panel), Grain & Feed, Metal & Foundry, Paper & Corrugated, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Tiles/Ceramics/Brick/Concrete, and Plastics/Rubber/Textiles — with named logos spanning Ashley Furniture, Weyerhaeuser, Georgia-Pacific, Cargill, ADM, Bunge, LafargeHolcim, Acme Brick, Cooper Tire, GlaxoSmithKline, Boar's Head, Northrop Grumman, Emerson Electric, WestRock, and Marvin Windows and Doors. Sales are conducted exclusively through direct enterprise field engagement, concentrated in the southeastern United States (Texas to Florida to the Carolinas), supplemented by an educational blog and SEO-driven vertical pages as a top-of-funnel content layer. The company is employee-count banded at 11–50, is privately held with no disclosed parent or institutional investors, and as of available source data has reported no funding rounds, acquisitions, or public M&A activity.

Name

Rees-Memphis

Legal name

Rees-Memphis, Inc.

Website

https://reesmemphis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rees-Memphis designs, manufactures, and installs turn-key industrial dust collection, pneumatic conveying, and ventilation systems for manufacturers in woodworking, grain, metal, food/pharma, paper, ceramics, and plastics, primarily in the southeastern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dust Collection and Air Systems

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction) (IMAHALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Ventilation System Installation & Repair (Bath/Kitchen Fans, ERV/HRV) (HSAOAIAF)

Keywords

• Industrial dust collection
• Pneumatic conveying systems
• Industrial air systems
• Dust collection equipment
• Industrial ventilation

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

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 Dust Collection Systems (Design, Fabrication & Installation): REES designs, fabricates, and installs complete turn-key industrial dust collection systems. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts that encompass survey/consulting, system design, fabrication of equipment and components, and field installation. This is the primary revenue stream, covering all phases from concept to completion.
2. Air System Components & Replacement Parts: REES supplies replacement parts and consumables for industrial air systems including filters, fans, airlocks, screw conveyors, ductwork, and other components. Components are stocked at their Memphis plant and fabricated to order. Revenue from this stream supports both new system installations and existing system maintenance.
3. Services (Survey, Design, Installation, Maintenance & Repair): REES provides a comprehensive suite of services including surveys and consulting, system design, field installation, system maintenance, and equipment repair/rebuild. Services are billed as part of project contracts or as standalone engagements for existing systems. Fan rebuilds, filter replacements, and equipment servicing are ongoing revenue opportunities.
4. Custom Fabrication: REES provides custom steel fabrication for industrial applications including hoods, manifolds, storage tanks, platforms, ladders, and other structural components. Custom fabrication projects are tailored to specific customer requirements and billed on a project basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rees-Memphis designs, manufactures, and installs complete turn-key industrial air systems including dust collection systems, pneumatic conveying systems, scrap handling systems, and industrial ventilation systems for manufacturing and processing facilities. The company also fabricates and supplies individual components such as cyclone separators, filters, fans, airlocks, screw conveyors, grinders, storage bins, fire protection, and ducting, supported by survey, design, installation, maintenance, and custom fabrication services.

Product overview

Rees-Memphis is an industrial dust collection and pneumatic conveying equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of dust collection systems and components. The core product line includes REES Dust Collectors (Model C, Model CX), Cyclone Separators (Model K, KL, RHV), Industrial Filters, Industrial Fans & Blowers (Model M), Airlocks & Screw Conveyors (Model RVC), Grinders & Hogs, Storage Bins, Fire Protection Systems, Air System Components, and Quick-Fit Ducting. These products are integrated into complete turn-key system solutions including Dust Collection Systems, Waste Transfer & Loadout Systems, Scrap Handling Systems, and Industrial Ventilation Systems. The company also provides complementary services spanning surveys & consulting, system design, field installation, system maintenance, and equipment repair & rebuild. Custom fabrication capabilities support specialized ductwork and industrial steel components. Rees-Memphis operates from a 40,000 square foot Memphis, Tennessee facility since 1970, serving industries including woodworking, food processing, metalworking, grain & feed, and more.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cyclone Separators (Model K, KL, RHV) Centrifugal cyclone separators that collect medium to coarse dust particles using centrifugal force without filters, for industrial dust collection systems.
• Industrial Filters Industrial filters for handling dust and waste in manufacturing plants, available as round and rectangular filters with bags, pleated bags, and cartridges.
• Industrial Fans & Blowers (Model M) Material handling fans for dust collection, pneumatic conveying, and fume/vapor exhaust systems; REES Model M fans available in sizes 11 to 38 with capacities up to 60,000 CFM.
• Airlocks, Feeders & Screw Conveyors (Model RVC Rotary Airlock) Mechanical airlocks, feeders, and screw conveyors for pneumatic conveying systems; Model RVC rotary airlock uses flexible tip rotors to discharge waste from cyclones and filters.
• Grinders & Hogs Size reduction equipment including grinders, shredders, and hogs for wood, paper, plastics, and recycling industries, supplied via OEM partners and integrated with total system design.
• Storage Bins Storage bin solutions including round and square hoppers, modular bins with clamshell unloading doors, concrete silos, and rectangular and round vertical bins.
• Fire Protection Systems Fire protection systems for dust collection equipment including spark detection and extinguishing, abort gates, back-draft dampers, explosion vents, and chemical suppression per NFPA codes.
• Air System Components Heavy sheet and plate steel fabricated components including welded/lockseamed/spiral pipe, elbows, branch fittings, transitions, hoods, duct silencers, and more.
• Quick-Fit Ducting (Nordfab) Nordfab Quick-Fit laser-welded, clamp-together reusable ducting system that installs in half the time of conventional ducting, available in galvanized or stainless steel.
• REES Dust Collectors (Model C, Model CX) Stand-alone, enclosureless dust collectors for inside shop or plant use near production machinery; Model C and CX feature modular design with 7 CFM capacities and 1-8 modules.
• Dust Collection Systems Complete turn-key industrial dust collection systems using low-pressure fans, filters, cyclones, and airlocks along with structural supports and piping materials, delivered from concept to completion.
• Waste Transfer & Loadout Systems Transfer and loadout systems that move collected waste from cyclones, filters, and grinders into containers, trailers, boilers, storage bins, and silos using pneumatic and mechanical methods.
• Scrap Handling Systems Tailored scrap handling systems for paper, plastics, textiles, recycled materials, and rubber featuring pneumatic conveyance, cyclones, optional filters, and integration with production equipment.
• Industrial Ventilation Systems Systems that continually remove and supply air to plant areas requiring controlled environment, including hoods, ductwork, fans, and filter separators with appropriate filtering media.
• Surveys & Consulting Services Preliminary services to identify needs and develop project specifications including plant process surveys, machinery layouts, air and hooding requirements, and design parameters.
• System Design Services Engineering services integrating dust/fume characteristics, conveying velocity, duct sizing, air volume, static pressure calculations, and material removal rate into CAD drawings and proposals.
• Field Installation Services Industrial air system installation by field crews trained in pipe fitting, equipment assembly, cutting, welding, rigging, and general industrial field work.
• System Maintenance Services On-site maintenance including ductwork modifications, equipment repair, fan wheel balancing, and filter bag replacement, servicing all brands using OEM parts.
• Equipment Repair & Rebuild Services Shop-based equipment repair and complete rebuild including fan shafts, bearings, motors, drives, wheels, casings, filter bags, cages, cartridges, airlocks, and screw conveyors.
• Custom Fabrication Industrial custom ductwork and steel fabrication including hoods, manifolds, filter and blower housings, ladders, platforms, storage tanks, and specialized components using CNC plasma cutting.

Named customers30 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HowdencoreTechnology or IntegrationHowden (including Howden American) is a key OEM partner supplying air handling fans and equipment that REES integrates into its industrial air systems. Multiple supplier pages reference Howden products in REES installations.
• Twin City Fan (TCF)coreTechnology or IntegrationTwin City Fan is a key OEM partner supplying industrial fans and blowers. REES installations reference Twin City Fan equipment (e.g., 300 HP fans in customer projects).
• Schenck ProcesscoreTechnology or IntegrationSchenck Process is a key OEM supplier providing filtration equipment (e.g., 17 ft diameter Schenck filter installed in customer project) and material handling equipment for REES air systems.
• Weima AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationWEIMA America supplies grinders and hogs (size reduction equipment) that REES integrates into scrap handling and waste reduction systems. REES has extensive experience with WEIMA products in wood, paper, plastics, and recycling applications.
• Montgomery IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationMontgomery Industries supplies grinders and hogs for size reduction applications. REES leverages Montgomery products for integrated scrap handling and waste reduction system design.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Imperial Systems: Manufacturer of dust collection equipment and cartridge collectors for industrial applications, including turn-key system design. Focused primarily on welding fume and metalworking dust collection, a partial overlap with REES's metal/foundry vertical.

Broad incumbents

• Camfil: Leading global manufacturer of air filters and dust collection equipment including industrial cartridge and bag collectors. REES uses Camfil filter media in systems, while Camfil itself sells complete dust collection solutions that compete with REES in industrial verticals.
• Donaldson Company: Large diversified manufacturer of filtration systems including Donaldson Torit dust collectors. REES integrates Donaldson filters into its systems, but Donaldson also sells industrial air equipment directly, making it both a supplier and broader competitor in dust collection.
• Nederman: Global provider of industrial air filtration and dust collection solutions including the Pneumafil brand (a named REES partner). Competes with REES on complete dust and fume collection systems for industrial applications, while also serving as a filtration equipment supplier.
• Howden (incl. Howden American): Global leader in industrial air and gas handling equipment including fans, blowers, and rotary airlocks. Named as a key REES supplier; Howden also sells complete engineered air systems that compete with REES for industrial projects.
• AAF International (American Air Filter): Major global manufacturer of air filtration and dust collection products including industrial collectors, replacement cartridges, and engineered filtration systems. Listed as a REES supplier partner while also competing for end-customer dust collection contracts.

Direct peers

• RoboVent: US-based designer and manufacturer of industrial dust and fume collection systems serving metalworking, woodworking, food, and other industries. Closely comparable turn-key industrial dust collection integrator business model to REES.
• Sly Inc. Manufacturer and seller of industrial dust collectors, wet scrubbers, and pneumatic conveying systems. Competes head-to-head with REES in custom-engineered dust collection systems for woodworking, grain, and industrial processing facilities.
• Twin City Fan & Blower: Manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers used in dust collection and ventilation. REES sources 300 HP TCF fans for major projects, but TCF also supplies complete air systems for industrial customers, overlapping with REES's offerings.
• Scientific Dust Collectors (SDC): Designer and manufacturer of industrial dust collection systems including baghouse and cartridge collectors for woodworking, grain, mining, and recycling. Comparable mid-sized US system integrator offering custom-engineered solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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