Penn Separator Corporation

What Penn Separator Corporation does

Penn Separator Corporation, founded in 1956 and headquartered at 5 South Pickering St., Brookville, Pennsylvania, is a privately held ASME Code Sec. VIII Div. 1 certified manufacturer of industrial boiler auxiliaries and pressure vessels. The company designs and builds cyclonic and centrifugal separation equipment centered on boiler blowdown handling, steam system efficiency, and heat recovery. Core products include Boiler Blowdown Separators (A14, A20, A34, A56), Flash Separators, Blowoff Tanks, Cyclone Exhaust Heads, Inline Entrainment Separators, Mist Separators, Exhaust Silencers (SP and SP-S), and three Continuous Blowdown Heat Recovery Systems (Flash Economizer, Shell & Tube, and Crossover, claiming 90-95% heat recovery). Supporting products include automatic aftercoolers, temperature regulator valves (Penn PS and Sterling/Sterlco), and the Boiler-Matic 3000 TDS conductivity controller. Manufacturing capability extends to vessels up to 96 inches in diameter and pressure ratings of 1500 psig.

The underlying technology platform rests on tangential-inlet cyclonic action, patented Flash Separator design, ASME-certified welding and stamping, and pre-engineered heat recovery skids. No digital, AI, or software-as-a-service layer is described; the company's intellectual property is concentrated in mechanical separation geometry, certified welding processes, and engineering integration know-how built over 68 years.

Penn Separator operates a single Brookville, PA manufacturing facility with 11-50 employees and sells exclusively through an independent sales representative network spanning the U.S. (state-by-state), Canada (by province), Puerto Rico, Chile, Taiwan, Korea, the Middle East (Lebanon), the Philippines, Guam, and Saipan, plus direct factory email contact. Pricing is quote-based and customized per application; no list pricing, e-commerce, or self-service configuration tools are offered. Customers are industrial facilities operating boilers and steam systems (power, process, heating, compressed air/gas processing); no named end customers, contracts, or revenue figures are disclosed. Steven McNeil is President; Bill Hefner is Sales Manager; the company is independent with no parent, subsidiaries, venture or private equity backing, and no disclosed M&A activity.

Name

Penn Separator Corporation

Legal name

Penn Separator Corporation

Website

https://pennseparator.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Penn Separator Corporation is a privately held, ASME-certified manufacturer founded in 1956 in Brookville, Pennsylvania, producing boiler auxiliaries and pressure vessels — including blowdown separators, flash separators, exhaust silencers, entrainment separators, and heat recovery systems — for industrial steam-system operators globally via independent sales representatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Boiler Auxiliaries and Pressure Vessels

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)

SIC

Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Boilers, HRSGs & Steam Generators (IMAHAFAF), Heat Treatment & Thermal Processing Furnaces (Hardening, Annealing, Induction) (IMAHADAI)

Keywords

• Industrial pressure vessels
• Boiler blowdown separators
• Flash steam recovery
• Cyclonic separation equipment
• ASME boiler auxiliaries

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookville

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pressure Vessel Sales: Penn Separator generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of boiler auxiliaries and pressure vessels including blowdown separators, flash separators, blowoff tanks, heat recovery systems, entrainment separators, exhaust heads, and exhaust silencers. Products are sold as complete units with various accessories and can be customized for specific applications. The company also offers complete catalog binders and condensed catalogs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Penn Separator Corporation manufactures industrial boiler auxiliaries and ASME Code Sec. VIII Div. 1 pressure vessels, including boiler blowdown separators, flash separators, blowoff tanks, exhaust heads and silencers, entrainment and mist separators, and continuous blowdown heat recovery systems. Products are engineered to order and sold as complete units with accessories for steam system optimization in industrial facilities.

Product overview

Penn Separator Corporation is an ASME Code Sec. VIII Div. 1 certified manufacturer of industrial boiler auxiliaries and pressure vessels established in 1956. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of separation and heat recovery equipment centered around boiler room applications. Core products include Boiler Blowdown Separators (A14, A20, A34, A56 models), Flash Separators, Blowoff Tanks, and Cyclone Exhaust Heads for steam handling. Supporting products include Inline Entrainment Separators and Mist Separators for separating liquid from gas streams, plus Exhaust Silencers (SP and SP-S models) for noise reduction. The Heat Recovery Systems line includes Flash Economizer, Shell & Tube, and Crossover systems that recover up to 95% of heat from boiler blowdown. A full range of accessories includes automatic aftercoolers (A18DF, A16DS, A20AO), temperature regulator valves (Penn PS and Sterling models), the Boiler-Matic 3000 TDS controller, and supporting components. Products are manufactured in Brookville, PA with capabilities up to 96" diameter and 1500 psig pressure vessels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boiler Blowdown Separators Industrial separators that handle boiler intermittent blowdown using cyclonic spinning action to efficiently separate steam and condensate. Designed with tangential entry and smaller diameter than traditional blowoff tanks. Models include A14, A20, A34, and A56. Sold to industrial facilities with boiler systems.
• Flash Separators Vertical cyclone flash separators using tangential inlet and cyclonic action to instantly separate steam and condensate. Smaller and more efficient than traditional flash tanks, featuring ASME Code Sec. VIII construction. Patented design produces 97% quality flash steam. Sold to industrial steam system operators.
• Blowoff Tanks Traditional-style blowoff tanks sized to National Board standards, ASME Code Sec. VIII Div. 1 designed for 50 psig at 450 degrees F. Made from 3/8 inch carbon steel with tangential inlet and stainless steel wear plate. Sold to industrial boiler operations.
• Exhaust Silencers Noise reduction silencers for air, steam, or gas exhausting to atmosphere. Models include SP (single pass, 24-46 dB reduction) and SP-S (economical, two-thirds length of SP). Sold to industrial facilities with noisy steam or gas venting.
• Cyclone Exhaust Heads Exhaust heads with spiral baffles that create cyclonic action to separate entrained water, oil and dirt from steam or exhaust gases. Protects roof and sidewalls from damage. Sold to industrial facilities exhausting steam or process gases.
• Inline Entrainment Separators Inline centrifugal separators that create spinning action to separate liquid entrainment droplets in steam, air, or other gases. Available in T-type design with tangential inlet and PuC cone, and straight-thru design with helical baffle. ASME Code stamped in threaded, 150# or 300# flanged configurations. Sold to compressed air, gas processing, and steam system operators.
• Mist Separators ASME Code pressure vessels with mesh pad mist eliminator element. Models include MSI (side inlet/outlet), MTI (T-type), and MBI (bottom inlet top outlet). Achieve 99%+ efficiency for 10 micron liquid droplets. Sold to compressed air, gas processing, and chemical processing applications.
• Continuous Blowdown Heat Recovery Systems Complete systems for recovering heat from boiler continuous blowdown. Includes Flash Economizer (90% recovery, 1-30 gpm blowdown, 9-150 gpm make-up), Shell & Tube System with Penn's patented Flash Separator and U-tube heat exchanger (90-95% recovery, skid mounted), and Crossover System with plate and frame heat exchanger (over 95% recovery, compact footprint). Sold to industrial boiler operators seeking heat recovery and thermal pollution compliance.
• Boiler-Matic 3000 Conductivity controller that samples Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) on an intermittent basis to automatically control blowdown valve based on boiler water conductivity levels. Sold to industrial boiler operators to automate TDS-based blowdown management.
• Temperature Regulator Valves Self-actuating valves (Penn PS and Sterling/Sterlco models) that automatically control cooling water flow to aftercoolers. Factory set at 135 degrees F with adjustable range 115-180 degrees F. Sold to industrial boiler room installations.
• Blowdown Accessories Accessories including automatic drain aftercoolers (A18DF, A16DS, A20AO), strainers, thermometers, solenoid valves, sample coolers, pressure gauges, and cooling water control systems used to complete Penn Separator's boiler room installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% heat recovery from continuous blowdown with Crossover system
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fulton Companies: Manufacturer of industrial and commercial boilers including heat-recovery and steam auxiliary equipment; serves many of the same boiler-room end customers as Penn Separator.
• Precision Boilers: Custom boiler and boiler-related equipment manufacturer serving industrial steam users with engineered ASME equipment. Comparable on custom pressure vessel manufacturing and industrial steam customer base.
• Cemline Corporation: Manufacturer of boiler blowdown heat recovery systems, feedwater tanks, and ASME pressure vessels serving industrial steam customers — a near-direct functional overlap with Penn's blowdown separator and heat recovery lines.
• Bryan Steam (Bryan Boilers): Manufacturer of commercial and industrial boilers and related steam equipment, often supplying engineered boiler room packages to industrial customers.
• Gestra (Flowserve): Supplier of boiler auxiliaries, steam equipment, and condensate management products. Direct overlap on boiler-room instrumentation and steam-side hardware.
• Armstrong International: Long-established manufacturer of steam system specialty equipment including heat recovery, steam traps, and boiler room auxiliaries. Highly comparable on product overlap (steam-side equipment, energy recovery) and on serving industrial boiler operators.

Broad incumbents

• TLV Corporation: Manufacturer of steam specialty equipment including traps, separators, and condensate recovery. Operates broadly in the same industrial steam customer set as Penn.
• Cleaver-Brooks: Large full-line boiler manufacturer offering boilers, burners, and related auxiliaries. Competes with Penn on the boiler-room retrofit dollar and bundles products Penn sells separately, but is much broader in scope.
• Spirax-Sarco Engineering: Global specialty steam-systems leader covering steam traps, heat recovery, and boiler auxiliaries. Significant functional overlap with Penn, particularly in heat recovery and condensate management, though at vastly larger scale.

Others

• R.F. MacDonald Co. Boiler and pressure-vessel sales/service firm serving industrial boiler operators in the Western US. Adjacent as a sales-and-service channel counterpart rather than a product competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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