Clemtex
Clemtex is a Houston-based industrial equipment distributor, founded in 1955, that supplies blasting, coating, and inspection equipment to petrochemical, pipeline, marine, offshore, steel fabrication, and mechanical industries across the Gulf Coast.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1955
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Clemtex does
Clemtex is a privately held, Houston-based industrial equipment distributor founded in 1955 that supplies blasting, coating, and inspection equipment to the petrochemical, pipeline, marine, offshore, steel fabrication, and mechanical industries across the U.S. Gulf Coast. Its product portfolio spans three integrated categories: Blast Equipment (Clemco-manufactured blast machines, cabinets, blast rooms, wheel machines, I.D. blasting, wetblast systems, and dust collection); Finish/Spray Equipment (electrostatic sprayers, paint booths and ovens, plural component sprayers, powder coating systems including the recently added Ransburg MS line, and I.D. coating equipment); and Inspection Equipment (holiday/pinhole detectors from Tinker & Rasor, Defelsko and Elcometer adhesion testers, dry film thickness gauges, climate monitoring, and Clemtex-branded pressure and nozzle gauges such as the NPG100 and PBAG). The company also distributes respiratory protection (RPB, Bullard, Clemco Apollo), hose and fittings, and designs custom automated engineered systems for pipe blasting and coating applications. Clemtex operates three Texas branch locations (Houston HQ, Corpus Christi, Dallas) supported by an e-commerce storefront, technical content (Clemtex Corner blog, YouTube library, Clemtex Academy training), and direct sales/inside sales teams. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales (quote-based for large systems), recurring parts and consumables (nozzles, hose, couplings, filters, blast media, respirator consumables), usage-based equipment rental, and higher-margin custom engineered solutions.
Clemtex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Clemtex
- Legal name
- Clemtex
- Website
- https://clemtex.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1955
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Clemtex is a Houston-based industrial equipment distributor, founded in 1955, that supplies blasting, coating, and inspection equipment to petrochemical, pipeline, marine, offshore, steel fabrication, and mechanical industries across the Gulf Coast.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Clemtex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Surface Preparation and Coating Equipment
- NAICS
- Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting (Sand/Grit/Shot/Waterjet) (IMAIAKAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL), Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF), Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)
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Where Clemtex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Clemtex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of blast machines, blast cabinets, blast rooms, wheel machines, spray equipment, paint booths, powder coating systems, and inspection equipment. One-time capital purchases with varying price points based on equipment complexity.
- Parts and Consumables: Replacement parts including blast hose, couplings, nozzles, valves, filters, respirator parts, lenses, and blast media. Ongoing consumables revenue from repeat purchases.
- Rental Equipment: Equipment rental program for customers needing temporary access to specialized blast and coating equipment
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard consumables and small parts |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Inspection and test equipment |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Respiratory equipment |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Large equipment and systems |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Clemtex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Clemtex distributes industrial blasting and finishing equipment, including blast machines, blast cabinets, dust collection systems, spray and powder coating equipment, inspection instruments, and respiratory protection gear. The company supplies consumables, replacement parts, and proprietary Clemtex-branded measurement tools (NPG100, PBAG), and serves petrochemical, pipeline, marine, offshore, steel fabrication, and mechanical industries from three Texas locations.
Product overview
Clemtex is a distributor of industrial blasting and finishing equipment founded in 1955, serving the petrochemical, pipeline, marine, offshore, steel fabrication, and mechanical industries. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio centered around three main categories: Blast Equipment (including Clemco Classic Blast Machines, blast cabinets, blast rooms, wheel machines, I.D. blasting, and wetblast systems), Finishing/Spray Equipment (spray guns, paint booths, powder coating systems including Ransburg MS, and I.D. coating equipment), and Inspection Equipment (holiday detectors, adhesion testers, dry film thickness gauges, climate monitoring, and Clemtex-branded pressure/nozzle gauges). The company also provides extensive PPE/Respiratory protection (RPB Nova 3, RPB Nova 2000, Clemco Apollo, Bullard respirators), Hose & Fittings, and custom automated/engineered equipment for pipe blasting and coating. Clemtex operates as a distributor rather than manufacturer, carrying branded products from Clemco, RPB, Tinker & Rasor, Ransburg, and Bullard alongside its own Clemtex-branded consumables and measurement tools.
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Products and services
- Clemco Classic Blast Machines High-performance, versatile blast cleaning system that removes contamination, corrosion, mill scale, and coatings from most surfaces. Produces a uniform surface texture and creates a surface profile to increase bonding for coatings. Built to ASME code with 1-1/4-inch piping for up to 50 percent more air flow.
- Blast Cabinets Enclosed blast cabinets for controlled abrasive blasting operations with abrasive recovery systems, used for component-level surface preparation in industrial settings.
- Blast Rooms Large-scale blast room enclosures for industrial-scale surface preparation operations.
- Wheel Machines Wheel blasting equipment for high-volume metal finishing and surface preparation.
- I.D. Blasting Equipment Internal diameter blasting equipment for pipe and vessel interior surface preparation, used primarily in pipeline and pipe fabrication operations.
- Wetblast Equipment Wet blasting systems for dust-free surface preparation and cleaning in sensitive environments.
- Dust Collection and Air Movement Systems Air filtration and dust collection systems for maintaining clean work environments during blasting operations.
- Blast Media and Abrasive Abrasive blast media including sand, grit, shot, and specialty abrasives for various blasting applications.
- Cleaning and Peening Media Media for cleaning, deburring, and shot peening operations.
- Blast Hose and Couplings Blast hose, couplings, and connectors in brass, aluminum, and nylon materials with quarter-turn locking features.
- Nozzles Blast nozzles in various sizes and materials including tungsten carbide, used as replaceable wear components in blast machines.
- Controls and Valves Blast machine controls, remote controls, and metering valves including FSV abrasive metering valve.
- RPB Nova 3 Respirator Advanced supplied-air respirator with breakthrough protection technology, comfort padding, and Fit and Save tear-off lens system for reduced maintenance time. NIOSH-approved for blast operator respiratory protection.
- RPB Nova 2000 Respirator Professional-grade blasting respirator approved to NIOSH, CE, and AS/NZS standards with APF1000 protection factor.
- RPB PX4 Air PAPR Powered Air Purifying Respirator providing clean breathing air without airline restriction for welding, grinding, blasting, and painting.
- Clemco Apollo 600 Respirator Supplied-air respirator with wide-span window, broad peripheral vision, and DLX comfort-fit suspension.
- Bullard 88VX Respirator Continuous flow airline respirator providing protection from airborne contaminants not immediately dangerous to life or health.
- Breathing Air Filters and Monitors Grade D breathing air filtration systems including RPB Radex filters, Clemco CPF filters, and CO monitors for supplied-air respirator users.
- Spray Equipment Industrial spray coating equipment including electrostatic sprayers, paint booths, ovens, plural component sprayers, and solvent recyclers from manufacturers such as Binks, DeVilbiss, and Ransburg.
- I.D. Coating Equipment Internal diameter coating systems for pipe interior coating applications, including coating lances and drive systems.
- Powder Coating Equipment Powder coating application equipment including applicators, booths, and automation controls.
- Ransburg MS Powder Coating Systems High-performance powder coating systems including MS Cyclone Recovery, Elite A5 Automatic Powder Gun, Fast Color Change systems, and Elite Series M5+ Manual Powder Cart for industrial coating professionals.
- Holiday and Pinhole Detectors High voltage holiday detectors (800V-35,000V) for detecting coating defects, including Tinker & Rasor Model APW and APS with belt-worn portable design, and Defelsko PosiTest HHD and LPD models.
- Adhesion Testers Coating adhesion testing equipment including Defelsko AT, Defelsko ATA, and Elcometer series pull-off testers, and the Elcometer 1540 Cross Cut tester.
- Surface Profile Gauges Surface profile measurement equipment including replica test gauges for anchor pattern verification.
- Dry Film Thickness Gauges DFT coating thickness measurement equipment in destructive, electronic, and magnetic types, including Defelsko and Elcometer branded products.
- Climate Monitoring Equipment Environmental monitoring equipment for blast and coating operations including dew point meters, anemometers, and manual/electronic climate monitoring devices.
- PosiTector SmartLink SmartLink inspection device for connecting to mobile devices for coating measurement data collection, used with Defelsko PosiTector gauges.
- Clemtex Needle Pressure Gauge (NPG100) Proprietary Clemtex-branded pressure measurement gauge for blast and air hose with ±5% accuracy, designed to detect pressure drops affecting production rates, abrasive consumption, and anchor profile.
- Clemtex Pressure Blast Analyzer Gauge (PBAG) Proprietary Clemtex-branded nozzle orifice gauge for measuring abrasive blasting nozzle wear that causes low nozzle pressure and decreased efficiency.
- Pipe Blasting and Coating Equipment Custom automated equipment for pipe interior and exterior surface preparation and coating, including I.D. blasting, coating lances, and drive systems.
- Automated and Engineered Equipment Custom automated equipment including stator pipe blasting units, bundle systems, custom controls, custom plural component proportioning systems, and conveying equipment.
- Equipment Rental Program Equipment rental service for customers needing temporary access to specialized blast and coating equipment for short-term projects.
- Clemtex Academy Training Training and education services covering equipment operation, calibration, maintenance procedures, and safety practices for industrial blasting and coating professionals.
- Clemtex Maintenance Unit Proprietary Clemtex-branded maintenance unit combining multiple components for blast equipment maintenance.
- Compressed Air Treatment Systems Air filters, dryers, regulators, and moisture traps for compressed air systems used in blasting and coating operations.
Companies that use Clemtex
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Clemtex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Clemtex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- Ransburg/MS Powder CoatingcoreClemtex announced in April 2025 addition of Ransburg MS Powder Coating Systems as official vendor. Products include Cyclone Powder Recovery, Elite A5 Automatic Powder Gun, Fast Color Change systems, and Elite Series M5+ Manual Powder Cart.
- ClemcocoreClemtex is a primary distributor of Clemco blast equipment including Classic Series blast machines, recovery systems, and blast cabinets. Clemco quality management system is ISO 9001-2008 certified. Clemco products represent a major portion of Clemtex's blast equipment catalog.
- RPB SafetycoreDistributor of RPB respirators and respiratory equipment including Nova 2000, Nova 3, PX4 Air PAPR, and related accessories. RPB products are NIOSH-approved and feature advanced comfort and protection technologies.
- BullardcoreDistributor of Bullard respiratory protection including 88VX respirator, GenVX respirator, free air pumps, and Clean Air Box systems. Bullard products provide breathing air solutions for blast operators.
- Tinker & RasorcoreDistributor of Tinker & Rasor holiday/pinhole detectors including Model AP/W and Model APS high voltage holiday detectors (800V-35,000V range) for coating inspection.
- Dixon ManufacturingmajorDistributor of Dixon/Air King quick disconnect fittings, crowfoot connections, and hose fittings for compressed air systems. Products include 2-prong and 4-prong configurations in various thread sizes.
- DefelskomajorDistributor of Defelsko coating inspection equipment including AT and ATA adhesion testers, PosiTector gauges, and PosiTest instruments.
- ElcometermajorDistributor of Elcometer inspection equipment including 106 Pull Off adhesion tester, 108 Hydraulic adhesion tester, 1540 Cross Cut tester, and surface profile gauges.
- GVS-RPBcoreDistributor of GVS-RPB branded respiratory components and accessories including respirator parts, breathing tubes, filters, and climate control devices.
- BinksmajorDistributor of Binks spray equipment including 2100 spray guns and 83C paint tanks for industrial finishing applications.
- DeVilbissmajorDistributor of DeVilbiss spray guns including JGA-510 and MBC-510 models for industrial coating applications.
- RansburgmajorDistributor of Ransburg electrostatic spray equipment including Vector R70 and R90 cascade and classic solvent spray guns.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Clemtex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Graco Inc. Large global manufacturer of fluid handling and spray finishing equipment overlapping with Clemtex's finish/spray equipment line, serving many of the same industrial coating end-users.
- Marco Industrial Products: Broader industrial equipment distributor with overlapping categories in surface preparation, abrasive, and finishing products; larger and more diversified portfolio than Clemtex.
- Axalta Coating Systems: Global coatings manufacturer whose end-customers overlap with Clemtex's industrial buyer base; not a distributor competitor but a major adjacent player in the coating ecosystem.
Others
- Elcometer: Manufacturer of inspection instruments (adhesion testers, DFT gauges, climate monitoring) that Clemtex distributes; relevant as ecosystem/principal rather than competitor.
- Clemco Industries: Manufacturer (not distributor) of Clemco-branded blast equipment that Clemtex distributes. Highly comparable product line but operates upstream as OEM supplier rather than competing distributor.
Direct peers
- U.S. Surface Preparation Industries (USSPI): US-based distributor of abrasive blasting equipment, coating inspection, and respiratory protection serving the same industrial end-markets as Clemtex, with overlap on Clemco and other shared brand lines.
- BlastOne International: Global distributor of abrasive blasting equipment, coatings inspection, and PPE with similar multi-brand catalog (Clemco, Graco, etc.). Comparable business model across petrochemical, marine, pipeline, and infrastructure end-markets.
- APE Companies (Advanced Surface Preparation Equipment): Direct competitor distributing surface preparation equipment, consumables, and PPE to industrial contractors across petrochemical, pipeline, and marine sectors.
- Surface Prep Solutions: Regional distributor of surface preparation and abrasive blasting equipment serving industrial contractors with comparable inventory-led model in adjacent Gulf/South-Central geographies.
Emerging players
- KTA-Tator: Industrial coatings inspection, consulting, and equipment provider with overlapping expertise in surface preparation inspection and QA — adjacent but services-led rather than distribution-led.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance6 records
Clemtex financial estimates
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Clemtex funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Clemtex
What does Clemtex do?
Clemtex distributes industrial blasting and finishing equipment, including blast machines, blast cabinets, dust collection systems, spray and powder coating equipment, inspection instruments, and respiratory protection gear. The company supplies consumables, replacement parts, and proprietary Clemtex-branded measurement tools (NPG100, PBAG), and serves petrochemical, pipeline, marine, offshore, steel fabrication, and mechanical industries from three Texas locations.
Is Clemtex a public or private company?
Clemtex is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Clemtex founded?
Clemtex was founded in 1955. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Clemtex based?
Clemtex is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does Clemtex make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts and Consumables and rental Equipment.
Who are Clemtex's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Graco Inc., Marco Industrial Products and Axalta Coating Systems. Others are Elcometer and Clemco Industries. Direct peers are U.S. Surface Preparation Industries (USSPI), BlastOne International, APE Companies (Advanced Surface Preparation Equipment) and Surface Prep Solutions. KTA-Tator is listed as an emerging player.
Does Clemtex have an API?
No public API is recorded for Clemtex.
What industry is Clemtex in?
Clemtex's product category is Industrial Surface Preparation and Coating Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAKAC, Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting (Sand/Grit/Shot/Waterjet), with a secondary code of IMAHALAL, Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders). Its NAICS code is 3331 and its SIC code is 3530.