Five Nines

What Five Nines does

Five Nines (legal entity 5 Nines Automation, LLC) is a Florida-based regional distributor and automation integrator for plastics processing equipment, founded in 2012 and operating from St Petersburg, Tampa. The company represents a portfolio of 15 OEMs spanning injection molding machines (Haitian MARS III and JUPITER III servo-hydraulic lines plus Zhafir ZERES III and VENUS III all-electric lines from 44 to 7,000+ US tons), robots and EOAT (Yushin), material handling and dryers (Moretto), process cooling (Temptek portable/central chillers and Advantage Engineering cooling towers), hot runner temperature controllers (Gammaflux G24 and LEC), and metal detection/separator equipment (SESOTEC). The company does not develop proprietary technology; its value lies in configuring, integrating, and supporting multi-vendor equipment stacks for injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming customers, including OPC integration between Gammaflux controllers and Haitian machines.

The business operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market with regional managers dedicated to each OEM principal (Julien Caestecker for Moretto, Nicholas Willetts for Sumitomo, Ryan Collins for Yushin, Jay Oswalt for Temptek) conducting on-site technical quoting and support across Florida. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (equipment resale with markup) supplemented by training services such as Yushin University online robot training, Haitian IMM Training, and Master Molder certification through RJG Inc. Pricing is fully quote-based with no public rates, and contracts are described as multi-year. Five Nines serves more than 200 accounts in Florida across enterprise customers (Cardinal Health, Arthrex, DENTSPLY, Genicon) and mid-market processors, with no external investment, parent company, or disclosed funding to date.

Name

Five Nines

Legal name

5 Nines Automation, LLC

Website

https://fiveninesinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Five Nines is a Florida-based regional distributor and automation integrator representing 15 plastics processing equipment OEMs (Haitian, Yushin, Moretto, Temptek, Gammaflux, SESOTEC, Advantage Engineering) and serving 200+ injection molding and extrusion manufacturers across the Southeast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastics Processing Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI)

Keywords

• Plastics processing equipment
• Injection molding machines
• Industrial automation robotics
• Process cooling equipment
• Material handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of plastics processing equipment including injection molding machines, robots, chillers, temperature controllers, dryers, blenders, and metal detectors. Revenue generated from markup on equipment sales from manufacturer partners including Haitian, Yushin, Moretto, Temptek, Gammaflux, SESOTEC, and Advantage Engineering.
2. Training Services: Provides training for injection molding machines (Haitian) and robot operations (Yushin University). Classes include Master Molder certification from RJG Inc. and Math for Molders training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Five Nines is a regional plastics processing equipment distributor and automation solutions provider based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The company distributes injection molding machines, robots, hot runner controllers, dryers, blenders, chillers, temperature controllers, metal detectors, and material handling equipment from manufacturer partners including Haitian, Yushin, Moretto, Temptek, Gammaflux, SESOTEC, and Advantage Engineering, and offers related training, integration, and support services to plastics processors.

Product overview

Five Nines is a plastics processing equipment distributor and automation solutions provider. Their portfolio consists of Haitian and Zhafir injection molding machines (electric and servo-hydraulic from 44 to 7,000+ tons), Yushin robots (servo robots, picker robots, and end of arm tooling), Gammaflux hot runner controllers (G24 and LEC series), Moretto material handling equipment (dryers, blenders, conveying systems), Temptek process cooling equipment (chillers, temperature controllers, cooling towers), and SESOTEC metal detection/separator equipment. They also provide training through Yushin University and Haitian IMM training programs. The company serves manufacturers in Florida with equipment partnerships, automation solutions, and related support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Haitian Injection Molding Machines Servo-hydraulic and all-electric injection molding machines from Haitian for plastics processors, including the MARS III (67-3,709 US ton), JUPITER III (506-7,000+ US ton), Zhafir ZERES III (44-1,551 US ton), and Zhafir VENUS III (44-899 US ton) series. Targeted at injection molding manufacturers.
• Zhafir ZERES III Electric Injection Molding Machine All-electric precision injection molding machine from 44 US ton to 1,551 US tons with integrated hydraulics, quiet operation, and up to 70% energy savings.
• Zhafir VENUS III Electric Injection Molding Machine All-electric, clean room ready injection molding machine from 44 US ton to 899 US tons with high precision, fast acceleration, and fast-cycling version for packaging.
• Haitian MARS III Servo-Hydraulic Injection Molding Machine World's best-selling servo-hydraulic injection molding machine from 67 US ton to 3,709 US ton with enhanced servo-drive for energy efficiency.
• Haitian JUPITER III Servo-Hydraulic Injection Molding Machine Two-platen servo-hydraulic injection molding machine from 506 US ton to 7,000+ US tons with space-saving footprint and large mold capacity.
• Yushin Robots Servo robots, picker robots, and end of arm tooling for injection molding automation including the RC series with E-touch II controller, HOP picker family, and universal/custom EOAT design. For plastics processors seeking automation.
• Gammaflux Hot Runner Controllers Temperature control systems for hot runners including the G24 (up to 384 zones) and LEC (up to 24 zones) series with 5-year warranty and OPC integration with Haitian molding machines.
• Gammaflux G24 Hot Runner Controller Advanced hot runner temperature control system supporting 18-480 zones with Mold Doctor, Early Material & Leak Detection, and 5-Year Warranty.
• Gammaflux LEC Hot Runner Controller Field-proven hot runner controller supporting 2-24 zones with reliability and affordability, backed by a 5-Year Warranty.
• Moretto Dryers and Conveying Systems Material handling equipment including CRX Comb Mobilux dryers, hot air dryers, insulated hoppers, DGM gravimetric blenders and feeders, self-contained loaders, and central conveying systems and controls.
• Temptek Process Cooling Equipment Temperature controllers (to 300°F water, 500°F oil), portable chillers (1/4-40 tons), central chillers (5-180 tons indoor and outdoor), cooling towers (to 540 tons), mold temperature controllers (3/4 to 7.5 HP pumps), and pump tank stations for plastics process cooling.
• Advantage Engineering Process Cooling Equipment Industrial process cooling equipment including water chillers, temperature control units, and evaporative cooling towers from Advantage Engineering, including the 3rd Generation Power Tower™ in 45-270 ton nominal cooling capacities.
• SESOTEC Metal Detection Equipment Metal detection and separation equipment including RAPID VARIO-FS metal separators, DLS tunnel metal detectors, and MAGBOX inline magnets for plastic processing applications.
• Yushin University Online Robot Training Free online robot operations and automation setup training portal for Yushin customers, providing video courses and certification programs.
• Haitian IMM Training Training program for Haitian injection molding machine operation, provided through Five Nines for plastics processors in Florida.
• End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) Design Universal and custom end of arm tooling design for Yushin robots, tailored to specific injection molding automation needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ accounts in Florida served

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HaitiancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHaitian is a leading manufacturer of injection molding machines. Five Nines represents Haitian products including the MARS III (67-3,709 ton), JUPITER III (506-7,000+ ton), Zhafir ZERES III electric (44-1,551 ton), and Zhafir VENUS III electric (44-899 ton) series.
• YushincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYushin manufactures servo robots, picker robots, and end of arm tooling. Five Nines provides sales, installation, and training for Yushin automation products including the RC series robots, HOP picker family, and ATCII-300 hybrid robots.
• MorettocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoretto produces dryers, conveying systems, blenders, and material handling equipment. Five Nines represents Moretto products including CRX Comb dryers, hot air dryers, Flowmatik drying systems, DGM blenders, loaders, and central conveying systems.
• TEMPTEKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTEMPTEK manufactures temperature controllers, portable chillers (1/4-40 ton), central chillers (5-180 ton), cooling towers, and pump tank stations for plastics process cooling.
• GammafluxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGammaflux produces hot runner temperature controllers including the G24 (up to 384 zones) and LEC (up to 24 zones) series, both with 5-year warranties. Five Nines offers Gammaflux challenge program allowing customers to trial controllers before purchase.
• SESOTECcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSESOTEC manufactures metal detectors and separators for plastics processing. Five Nines represents SESOTEC products including RAPID VARIO-FS metal separators, DLS tunnel metal detectors, and MAGBOX inline magnets.
• Advantage EngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvantage Engineering produces industrial process cooling equipment including water chillers, temperature control units, and evaporative cooling towers. Five Nines represents their central chillers, portable chillers, and Sentra temperature control units.
• RJG Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRJG Inc. provides Master Molder certification training. Five Nines staff are Master Molder certified from RJG Inc., and the company offers Math for Molders training based on RJG curriculum.
• SumitomominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSumitomo manufactures industrial equipment. Nicholas Willetts serves as Sumitomo Regional Manager for Southeast region through Five Nines.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Haitian International: World's largest injection molding machine manufacturer and Five Nines' core OEM partner. A direct upstream counterparty whose channel strategy decisions materially affect Five Nines.
• Milacron (Hillenbrand): Major injection molding machine and plastics processing equipment manufacturer. Competes with Five Nines' OEM partners and shapes the equipment landscape in which Five Nines distributes.
• ENGEL Austria: Global injection molding machine and automation manufacturer with direct U.S. sales and service. Competes for the same Florida plastics processor accounts as Five Nines.
• SHI Plastics Machinery (Sumitomo): All-electric injection molding machine manufacturer and Five Nines' partner via Nicholas Willetts. Competes in the same Florida equipment sales conversations.

Emerging players

• Techmer PM (Plastics Group): Plastics-focused solutions provider that pairs material supply with processing support for injection molding customers. Partial overlap via shared plastics-manufacturer customer base.

Direct peers

• Stopol Inc. Plastics processing equipment sales and service company representing injection molding, blow molding, and auxiliary equipment brands across North America. Comparable regional distributor profile.
• PMT (Plastic Molding Technology): Plastics equipment sales and integration firm offering injection molding machines, automation, and downstream equipment. Competes in similar equipment distribution and integration workflows.
• Plastic Process Equipment: Distributor of plastics processing equipment, auxiliary machinery, and supplies serving injection molders and extruders. Operates with a similar multi-vendor equipment portfolio and regional sales coverage.
• Maruka United States: Plastics and packaging machinery distributor with U.S. operations representing Japanese and European OEMs for injection molding and extrusion customers. Closely comparable distribution and integration model.
• R&B Plastics Machinery: U.S. distributor of plastics processing and auxiliary equipment including injection molding machines, robots, dryers, and material handling systems. Directly comparable distribution model serving plastics manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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