What Ray-Tech Infrared does

Ray-Tech Infrared is a Charlestown, New Hampshire-based manufacturer of infrared asphalt repair and maintenance equipment, founded in 1989 as a privately held, family-owned business led by President Wes Van Velsor. The company designs and builds a comprehensive product portfolio spanning walk-behind heaters (Mini Tech), trailer-mounted heaters (Tech 24/36/48/108), tractor-mounted heaters (Heat-Tach series), truck-mounted reclaimers (RC2-T through RC15-T), joint heaters (Fusion series), combination trailers, and Total Maintenance Vehicles (TMV 2/3/4/6) — the latter being all-in-one mobile units starting at $109,995. Core technology uses infrared heating to recycle existing asphalt in-place, delivering up to 70% material cost reduction and enabling year-round repairs including cold-weather applications, with heating chambers reaching approximately 1,875°F.

The company monetizes through direct equipment sales (factory-direct and through authorized dealers), parts and service (supporting all equipment built after 2000), equipment rentals with rent-to-own options, and financing partnerships with Beacon Hill Funding and Ameris Bank Equipment Finance. Distribution is layered: factory-direct sales for large orders, an authorized dealer network across the Northeast US (BKBC Machinery in NJ, Ambrose Equipment in NH and MA), an online parts e-commerce platform (shoprtic.com), and trade show presence at NPE and PAVE/X. Customer segments include paving contractors, municipalities and government agencies, property managers, and utility companies, with recent expansion into Southern US markets and international markets including Malaysia. The company has grown through 2017-2019 by adding welders, expanding assembly bays, and broadening its dealer network, and continues to operate actively with new product initiatives as of 2026.

Name

Ray-Tech Infrared

Legal name

Ray-Tech Infrared

Website

https://raytechinfrared.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ray-Tech Infrared is a Charlestown, NH-based manufacturer of infrared asphalt repair equipment, founded in 1989. It designs and sells heaters, reclaimers, joint heaters, and Total Maintenance Vehicles to paving contractors, municipalities, and government agencies across the US and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Manufacturing (Infrared Asphalt Equipment)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Pavers & Road Construction Equipment (IMAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Road Maintenance & Asset Preservation (Resurfacing, Patching, Crack Sealing) (IMAFAEAF)

Keywords

• Infrared asphalt equipment
• Asphalt heaters
• Asphalt reclaimers
• Pavement repair equipment
• Road maintenance machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlestown

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. Equipment Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling infrared asphalt heating equipment including trailer-mounted heaters, reclaimers, and the TMV system. Equipment prices range from around $109,995 for the TMV base model to various configurations.
2. Parts Sales: Ongoing revenue from replacement parts, components, and accessories for infrared equipment. Parts can be ordered online through the company's e-commerce platform.
3. Equipment Rentals: Short-term rental options for contractors who need equipment for specific projects rather than purchasing.
4. Financing Services: Partnership with Beacon Hill Funding and Ameris Bank Equipment Finance to provide financing options to customers, generating referral or partnership revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ray-Tech Infrared manufactures and sells infrared asphalt equipment used for pavement repair, pothole filling, resurfacing, and road maintenance. The product line includes walk-behind, trailer-mounted, tractor-mounted, and truck-mounted infrared heaters; asphalt reclaimers that recycle and reheat material on-site; joint heaters for paving seams; combo units integrating heating and reclaiming; and Total Maintenance Vehicles (TMVs) for large-scale operations. Supporting offerings include equipment rentals, parts, and financing through partner agencies.

Product overview

Ray-Tech Infrared is a manufacturer of high-performance infrared asphalt equipment operating since 1989. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized into five main categories: (1) Reclaimers - both trailer-mounted (RC4000, RC8000) and truck-mounted models (RC2-T through RC15-T, ranging 2-15 ton capacity) that maintain asphalt at working temperature for up to 48 hours and reclaim cold asphalt; (2) Heaters - including walk-behind units (Mini Tech, Mini Tech Xtend), trailer-mounted heaters (Tech 24, Tech 36, Tech 48, Tech 108), and tractor-mounted heaters (Heat-Tach, Heat-Tach XL, Heat-Tach Seam); (3) Joint Heaters - for thermal bonding during paving (Fusion MT, Fusion AT, Fusion PM); (4) Combination Units - trailer-mounted combos (2-4 Ton) and Total Maintenance Vehicles (TMV 2/3/4/6) that integrate heating and reclaiming in a single unit; (5) Supporting Services - equipment rentals with rent-to-own options, parts & service department, financing partnerships, and comprehensive user manuals. All equipment uses propane or diesel fuel and operates at temperatures reaching approximately 1,875°F in heating chambers, with a performance guarantee of 220°F minimum at 2" depth within 6-8 minutes of heating time.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mini Tech Walk-behind infrared heater with 42\"L x 48\"W heating chamber, powered by 24V brushed blower motor with two 12V batteries. Designed for driveways, parking lots, and pothole repairs.
• Mini Tech Xtend Largest walk-behind heater with 42\"L x 78\"W heating chamber, featuring one 24V brushed blower motor. Ideal for larger repair areas including driveways and parking lots.
• Tech 24 Trailer-mounted heater with 4'W x 6'L heating chamber and single 24V brushless blower motor. Designed for driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and potholes.
• Tech 36 Trailer-mounted heater with 3'L x 13'W bi-fold heating chamber and two 24V blower motors. Ideal for utility work and full-lane road heating applications.
• Tech 48 Most popular trailer-mounted heater model with 6'L x 8'W heating chamber and two 24V blower motors. Suitable for virtually any repair or touch-up job.
• Tech 108 Trailer-mounted heater with 9'7\"L x 2'6\"W heating chamber and one 24V blower motor. Designed for trench heating and joint/seam work.
• Heat-Tach Tractor-mounted heater featuring 6'L x 8'W heating chamber on universal skid steer plate. Self-contained unit with fuel and power source on top.
• Heat-Tach XL Largest tractor-mounted heater with 6'L x 13'W heating chamber on universal skid steer plate. Designed for large utility contractors and pavers.
• Heat-Tach Seam Tractor-mounted heater with 3'6\"L x 13'W heating chamber on skid steer plate. Designed for utility contractors and pavers to heat crosscuts and lane-width seams.
• RC2-T (Slide In) 2 ton capacity asphalt reclaimer designed to slide into dump truck body or onto flatbed. Propane fueled with diesel option available. Holds hot mix at workable temperature for 48 hours.
• RC4-T (Slide In) 4 ton capacity asphalt reclaimer designed to slide into dump truck body or onto flatbed. Features three manual shovel doors and two manual top loading doors.
• RC4-T (Roll Off) 4 ton capacity reclaimer built on hook lift frame for quick switching between implements without tying up a truck permanently.
• RC6-T 6 ton capacity truck-mounted reclaimer with hydraulic hoist for rear dumping. Features hydraulic bi-fold top loading doors and four 37,000 BTU burners.
• RC8-T 8 ton capacity truck-mounted reclaimer with hydraulic hoist. Features three hydraulically operated shovel doors and four 50,000 BTU burners.
• RC10-T 10 ton capacity truck-mounted reclaimer with hydraulic hoist. Features four 50,000 BTU and two 25,000 BTU burners.
• RC12-T 12 ton capacity truck-mounted reclaimer with hydraulic hoist. Features four 50,000 BTU and four 37,000 BTU burners.
• RC15-T Largest truck-mounted reclaimer with 15 ton capacity. Features eight 50,000 BTU burners and hydraulic hoist for rear dumping.
• RC4000 2 ton capacity reclaimer mounted on dual axle trailer. Standard propane fueled with optional diesel conversion. Features Time Delay System and two 35,000 BTU burners.
• RC8000 4 ton capacity reclaimer mounted on dual axle trailer. Standard propane fueled with optional diesel conversion.
• Fusion MT (Manual Tow) Trailer-mounted joint heater with 15\"W x 12'L heating chamber. Only joint heating model that can be registered and towed down the road. Features 115V blower motor and propane generator.
• Fusion AT (Automatic Tow) Trailer-mounted joint heater with 15\"W x 12'L heating chamber and fully automatic ignition and heat sensing operation.
• Fusion PM (Paver Mount) 12'L x 15\"W joint heating chamber configured to mount to the side of a paver. Features six 30 lb propane cylinders and 115V blower motor.
• 2 Ton Combo (Trailer) Smallest trailer-mounted combo featuring 2 ton reclaimer and 6'L x 8'W heating chamber on dual axle trailer. Most popular starter unit.
• 3 Ton Combo (Trailer) Mid-sized combo trailer with 3 ton reclaimer and 6'L x 8'W heating chamber. Perfect for most repair work.
• 4 Ton Combo (Trailer) Largest trailer-mounted combo with 4 ton reclaimer and 6'L x 8'W heating chamber. Favored by large infrared repair companies and utility companies.
• TMV 2 Smallest truck-mounted Total Maintenance Vehicle with 2 ton reclaimer and 6'L x 8'W heating chamber. Mounts on Class 5 chassis (F550) and stays under CDL requirements at 26,000 lbs GVW.
• TMV 3 Truck-mounted Total Maintenance Vehicle with 3 ton reclaimer and 6'L x 8'W heating chamber. Mounts on Class 6 chassis (F600) and stays under CDL requirements.
• TMV 4 Truck-mounted Total Maintenance Vehicle with 4 ton reclaimer and 6'L x 8'W heating chamber. Self-contained, all-in-one unit.
• TMV 6 Largest truck-mounted Total Maintenance Vehicle with 6 ton reclaimer and 6'L x 8'W heating chamber. Features hydraulic top loading and discharge doors.
• Equipment Rentals Rental program for infrared equipment including walk-behind heaters, trailer-mounted heaters, and combo units. Rent-to-own options available with fees applied toward purchase.
• Parts & Service Parts department stocking components for all Ray-Tech models built after 2000. Technical support available Mon-Fri 6AM-2:30PM EST. Rebuild program available to restore equipment to peak performance.
• Financing Equipment financing through partner agencies Beacon Hill Funding and Ameris Bank Equipment Finance. Partners familiar with Ray-Tech equipment and offer competitive rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% material cost reduction compared to traditional asphalt replacement methods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BKBC Machinery LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Ray-Tech Infrared equipment in Oak Ridge, New Jersey. BKBC Machinery LLC serves as the primary dealer for New Jersey contractors and municipalities looking to purchase or rent infrared asphalt equipment.
• Ambrose Equipment Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer with locations in Hooksett, New Hampshire and Plainville, Massachusetts. Ambrose Equipment Co. provides equipment sales, rentals, and support for New England customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wirtgen Group: Global road construction equipment group (Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann) supplying milling machines, pavers, and rollers. Represents the large-incumbent alternative to Ray-Tech's specialized repair approach in road construction programs.
• SealMaster: Manufacturer and supplier of sealcoating and pavement maintenance products and equipment. Targets many of the same paving contractors and property managers that buy Ray-Tech infrared units for lot and driveway repair.
• Crafco: Established manufacturer of pavement preservation equipment, including crack sealing and mastic patchers. Sells to the same municipal and contractor customers as Ray-Tech, with an overlapping but broader product portfolio.
• Volvo Construction Equipment: Major manufacturer of road construction and earthmoving equipment, including pavers and compactors. While not a direct infrared competitor, it is a broad incumbent that competes for infrastructure capex allocated to road work.
• Astec Industries: Manufacturer of asphalt plants, pavers, and material handling equipment for the road-building industry. Operates at a much larger scale and competes indirectly with Ray-Tech for infrastructure-related capex spend.
• BOMAG: Global manufacturer of compaction and road construction equipment, owned by Fayat. Competes indirectly with Ray-Tech for the same road maintenance and rehabilitation budgets at municipal and contractor customers.
• Bergkamp: Manufacturer of pavement maintenance and preservation equipment, including pothole patching and slurry seal/microsurfacing machinery. Competes for the same road-maintenance budget dollars that fund Ray-Tech infrared purchases.

Direct peers

• Stepp Manufacturing: Family-owned manufacturer of infrared asphalt heaters and related paving equipment. Competes head-to-head with Ray-Tech across trailer- and truck-mounted infrared units sold to contractors and municipalities.
• Heat Design Equipment (HDE): Manufacturer of infrared asphalt heating and recycling equipment, including the Infra-Red Heater line. Closely comparable product offering targeting the same paving contractor and municipal buyer as Ray-Tech.
• Kasi Infrared: Another US manufacturer of infrared asphalt repair equipment, including trailer-mounted heaters and reclaimers. Directly competes with Ray-Tech for the same contractors, municipalities, and government customers in the asphalt pavement preservation market.

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

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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