What Prolite Systems does

Prolite Systems Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer and custom fabricator headquartered in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, specializing in corrosion-resistant industrial plastics and dual laminate process equipment. The company designs, manufactures, distributes, and installs equipment including ASHRAE 110-2016 compliant PER•LAB and PRO•LAB fume hoods, the proprietary LMITS and CT-120/2 scrubber systems, MV-Series centrifugal exhaust fans, HDPE acid sumps and settling tanks, PVC ducting, HDPE pipes and fittings, and FRP/dual laminate fabrications, primarily for assay laboratories and adjacent industrial and municipal applications.

The company's underlying technology is rooted in thermoplastics engineering (PVC, HDPE, CPVC, FRP, dual laminates) and proprietary multi-stage mist elimination, headlined by the LMITS scrubber invented in 1971 by Freeman Newton. The product architecture is custom-engineered to client specifications, with integrated delivery from initial design through manufacturing, transportation, and on-site installation, supporting installations in environments handling aggressive acids including perchloric, hydrofluoric, nitric, hydrochloric, sulfuric, and aqua regia.

Commercially, Prolite operates a sales-led, consultative go-to-market with custom quote-based pricing and multi-year project contracts, serving enterprise customers in assay laboratories, mining and metal refineries, surface finishing, chemical manufacturing, and environmental pollution control. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of fabricated equipment, supplemented by distribution of standardized HDPE piping products and full-service installation revenue. The company maintains a global delivery footprint spanning Canada, the United States, West Africa, Southern Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America, and Russia, with named enterprise customers including SGS, Newmont Ghana, Sabodala Gold, ALS, and ACME Laboratories.

Name

Prolite Systems

Legal name

Prolite Systems Inc.

Website

https://prolitepiping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prolite Systems Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer and custom fabricator of corrosion-resistant industrial plastics and dual laminate process equipment, serving assay laboratories, mining, surface finishing, and chemical processing customers worldwide with custom-engineered fume hoods, scrubbers, fans, sumps, ducting, and piping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastics Process 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

Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spill Control & Containment Equipment (Absorbents, Berms, Spill Kits) (IMAHALAK), Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Corrosion-resistant equipment
• Industrial plastics fabrication
• Fume hoods manufacturing
• Mist elimination scrubbers
• HDPE piping systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Maple Ridge

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Plastics Manufacturing & Fabrication: Custom fabrication of corrosion-resistant plastics process equipment including fume hoods, scrubbers, tanks, and ducting for industrial and municipal applications. Revenue generated through one-time equipment sales with potential for service contracts for installation and maintenance.
2. Product Distribution: Distribution of HDPE pipes, fittings, and standardized industrial plastic products to clients globally.
3. Full Service Installation: Comprehensive services from initial design and manufacturing through transportation and installation, providing a seamless integrated approach for global clientele.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Prolite Systems Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes corrosion-resistant thermoplastics process equipment for assay laboratories and industrial clients worldwide. The product portfolio spans PVC and HDPE fume hoods, multi-stage mist elimination scrubbers (LMITS, CT-120/2, C-Clone-2), centrifugal exhaust fans, HDPE acid sumps and settling tanks, PVC ducting with omega jets, and FRP/dual laminate fabrications. The company delivers turnkey solutions covering design, manufacturing, transportation, and on-site installation.

Product overview

Prolite Systems Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of industrial plastics and custom fabrication serving assay laboratories worldwide. Its product portfolio spans fume containment and ventilation equipment (PER•LAB SLS and PRO•LAB Fume Hoods, Canopy & Bench Hoods), air pollution control scrubbers (LMITS, CT-120/2, C-Clone-2, and PVC/PP Horizontal Low Micron Scrubbers), air movement equipment (MV-Series Centrifugal Exhaust Fans), fluid management systems (Recirculation System, HDPE Acid Sumps & Settling Tanks), and industrial piping products (PVC Ducting & Omega Jets, HDPE Pipes & Fittings, FRP & Dual Laminates). The company offers a full spectrum from design and manufacturing through to transportation and installation, serving mining, surface finishing, metal refineries, chemical manufacturing, and environmental pollution control industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PER•LAB: Professional's choice perchloric fume hoods - ASHRAE 110-2016 tested and compliant, multi-acid and dual purpose design for assay laboratory applications
• PRO•LAB
• LMITS
• CT-120/2
• C-Clone-2

Products and services

• PER-LAB SLS Fume Hood A multi-acid, dual-purpose PVC laboratory fume hood designed to handle perchloric acid and predigestion acids (HNO3, HF, Aqua-Regia, HCI, H2SO4), tested and compliant with ASHRAE 110-2016 standards. Targeted at professional assay laboratories.
• PRO-LAB Fume Hood A PVC laboratory fume hood with a fully closing frameless sliding sash and sidewall louvres that allow air to enter when the door is fully closed, providing increased safety during accidents within the hood. Designed for assay and laboratory environments.
• LMITS Scrubber (Low Micron Inertia Type Scrubber) A three-stage high-efficiency mist eliminator invented in 1971 for capturing assay fumes including HF, HNO3, H2SO4, HCIO4, and Aqua-Regia; uses a coalescer mesh followed by a CT-120 eliminator blade bank to capture submicron droplets. Targeted at assay laboratories, surface finishing operations, and pollution control applications.
• CT-120/2 Eliminator A dual-stage horizontal mist eliminator for removing mist and airborne droplets from gas streams, compact and non-plugging with independently baffled eliminator banks; also used for scrubbing acid/alkali fumes in surface finishing operations.
• C-Clone-2 Eliminator A special design eliminator with two entirely separated blade banks each having its own wash-down system, integrating vertical and horizontal schicanes with header controls, designed for ultra-fine dust emissions and acid fumes containing solids.
• PVC & PP Horizontal Low Micron Scrubbers Industrial scrubbers designed for air pollution control with airflow capacity ranging from 500 to 45,000 CFM, constructed from corrosion-resistant PVC and polypropylene for demanding industrial environments.
• MV-Series Centrifugal Exhaust Fans Laboratory and perchloric centrifugal exhaust fans featuring injection-moulded PP impellers, PVC/FRP volute casings, TEFC motors, and no metal components in the airstream; designed for low noise levels and chemical resistance in corrosive environments.
• Recirculation System A tank-based recirculation system for assay laboratories that recirculates reagents and samples to minimize waste and reduce operational costs, featuring HDPE construction, CE Certified magnetic drive chemical pumps, PH monitor, float valve, and pump control valves.
• HDPE Acid Sumps & Settling Tanks High-density polyethylene sumps and settling tanks designed for assay laboratories, featuring large capacity options, thick lockable lids with gaskets, flanged inlet/outlet with epoxy-coated backing rings, and multi-layer wall construction providing thermal insulation.
• PVC Ducting & Omega Jets Industrial PVC ducting available in sizes from 6 to 42 inches in diameter, designed for corrosive exhaust, chemical processing, electroplating, and environmental applications; paired with omega jets for air handling and pollution control systems.
• Canopy & Bench Hoods Custom PVC canopy and bench hoods for laboratory ventilation, engineered with slot face velocity, adjustable locking dampers, seamless interwelded PVC construction, and available in CPVC or PVC/FRP for higher temperature applications; designed for H2SO4, HCI, HF, HNO3, HCIO4, and Aqua Regia fumes.
• HDPE Pipes & Fittings High-density polyethylene pipes and fittings for industrial and commercial applications, supplied globally with compliance to global standards and rigorous testing for durability and performance.
• FRP & Dual Laminates Fiber Reinforced Plastic and dual laminate products for assay laboratory equipment, providing durable and corrosion-resistant solutions tailored to international standards for laboratory environments.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• B&W Environmental: Manufacturer of mist elimination, air pollution control scrubbers, and FRP equipment serving chemical, mining, and surface finishing applications. Comparable to Prolite's scrubber, ducting, and FRP/dual laminate product lines.
• ASAHI/America: Manufacturer of thermoplastic valves, piping, and process equipment for corrosive chemical handling. Comparable to Prolite on thermoplastics fabrication (HDPE, PP, PVDF) and end applications in mining, chemical, and pollution control.
• Harrington Industrial Plastics: Distributor and fabricator of industrial plastic piping, tanks, and process equipment (PVC, CPVC, PP, PVDF, HDPE, FRP). Directly comparable to Prolite on materials, product categories (tanks, ducting, sumps), and target industries including chemical and mining.
• Erlab (Captair): Specialist in ductless filtered fume hoods and laboratory air contamination control. Overlaps with Prolite's fume hood and scrubber product families for the same multi-acid and assay laboratory use cases.
• AirClean Systems: Specialist in ductless fume hoods, laminar flow hoods, and laboratory air purification. Competitor to Prolite in the laboratory fume and air-handling category, with overlap in perchloric and multi-acid fume containment.
• IPEX (Aliaxis): A leading North American manufacturer of PVC, CPVC, HDPE, and FRP industrial piping and process equipment serving chemical, mining, and water/wastewater end markets. Directly comparable to Prolite on material platforms (thermoplastics), target end users, and corrosion-resistant process equipment.
• Belco Manufacturing: Specialist fabricator of FRP tanks, scrubbers, ductwork, and stacks for corrosive service in chemical, mining, and air pollution control. Competes with Prolite in FRP/dual laminate scrubbers and corrosion-resistant process equipment.
• Purex International: UK-based manufacturer of fume extraction and filtration systems for laboratories, laser, and electronics. Comparable to Prolite's fume containment, scrubber, and air purification product offerings for industrial laboratory customers.

Broad incumbents

• Kewaunee Scientific: Established global manufacturer of laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and scientific workstations. Competes with Prolite in laboratory fume hoods and ventilation at the broader lab infrastructure level, though focused on standard rather than highly customized multi-acid service.
• Labconco: A larger, established US manufacturer of laboratory equipment including fume hoods, ductless workstations, and laboratory ventilation. Overlaps with Prolite's PER-LAB and PRO-LAB fume hood lines in target customers (assay and industrial labs) but operates a much broader and more standardized catalog.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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