What JDI does

JDI, Inc. is a privately-held industrial fluid filtration and recycling company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina. The company designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered oil/water separation, wash water treatment, oil recycling, and industrial pressure washing systems for industrial manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, and heavy equipment/fleet customers. Its named customer base spans Fortune 500 companies (GE Aircraft Engines, Honeywell, UTC Aerospace, Honda, Duke Energy, Koch, Conmet, TIMCO, Leviton) and US federal agencies (US Navy, US Coast Guard), alongside privately-owned businesses. The company differentiates via a combination of proprietary patented technology, regulatory certifications (CEN EN 858-1, UL58, UL1746, CSA), and turn-key project delivery from pad design through commissioning with environmental officials.

JDI's core technology portfolio rests on two patented innovations: non-plugging polypropylene corrugated coalescing plates for below-ground oil/water separators (achieving 5ppm or less discharge per CEN EN 858-1 and removing oil droplets down to 20 microns) and semi-conical Round Rod high-temperature polypropylene coalescing media with natural oil affinity (delivering 99% oil droplet removal while allowing solids to slough off and prevent plugging). Supporting the separators, JDI offers axial depth filtration elements capturing particles down to 1 micron, inclined plate clarifiers reducing TSS to 1 ppm, closed-loop wash water treatment systems with ozone and carbon polishing, batch and portable oil recycling systems, and dedicated/quench oil filtration units. The portfolio is supplemented by MIRACHEM non-hazardous aqueous cleaners sold in gallons, pails, and drums as recurring consumables, and by an oil analysis and fluid management consulting service.

The business model is project-based and consultative: JDI sells custom-engineered systems via direct enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing (no public list pricing), supported by a website-centric marketing approach and toll-free phone conversion. Revenue streams include one-time equipment sales, professional engineering/consultation services, and a smaller consumables stream from MIRACHEM cleaners. Sales are high-touch, involving site analysis, custom engineering, installation oversight, and post-installation compliance coordination with pre-treatment coordinators and environmental officials. The company operates from a single Wilmington, NC facility with no disclosed distributor network or international footprint, and sells into the US Southeast and broader domestic market.

Name

JDI

Legal name

JDI, Inc.

Website

https://jdiinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JDI, Inc. is a privately-held Wilmington, NC industrial OEM founded in 1991 that designs and manufactures custom-engineered oil/water separators, wash water treatment systems, oil recycling equipment, and industrial pressure washers for Fortune 500 manufacturers, US military, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Filtration Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Industrial oil filtration
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Oil water separators
• Industrial pressure washing
• Oil recycling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

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

Revenue model

1. Custom-Engineered Filtration Equipment Sales: JDI designs and manufactures custom-engineered industrial filtration and recycling systems, including oil water separators, wash water treatment systems, pressure washers, and portable filtration carts. Sales are project-based, involving consultation, custom design, installation, and post-installation support. Equipment is sold to industrial, manufacturing, and government clients for applications including heavy equipment washing, oil filtration, and wastewater treatment.
2. Consultation and Engineering Services: JDI provides consultation services as an integral part of their system offerings. Before, during, and after system installations, they work closely with clients, service managers, and environmental officials. This includes process review, solution development, and implementation support. Services also include oil analysis and fluid management programs.
3. Non-Hazardous Cleaners and Consumables: JDI distributes MIRACHEM non-hazardous aqueous cleaning products including Mirachem 500, 750, QX-231 carbon remover, Mirachem 250 rust & scale remover, and corrosion inhibitors. Products are sold in gallons, 5-gallon pails, and 55-gallon drums, providing recurring consumable revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JDI designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered industrial filtration and recycling systems for complex oil, wastewater, and industrial washing applications. Its offering spans oil water separators (above ground and below ground), wash water treatment and closed-loop recycling systems, dedicated and portable oil filtration and batch recycling systems, industrial pressure washers, depth filtration media, inclined plate clarifiers, coalescing systems, and MIRACHEM non-hazardous aqueous cleaners. The company combines these products with engineering consultation, fluid management, and oil analysis services delivered to industrial, manufacturing, government, and military customers.

Product overview

JDI is an industrial fluid filtration company offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom-engineered filtration and recycling solutions for complex oil, wastewater, and washing applications. The product lineup consists of multiple interconnected systems: Above Ground and Below Ground Oil Water Separators form the core separation technology; the SPT Clarifier and JCL Closed Loop systems provide wash water treatment and recycling; the MSD Series enables sewer-compliant discharge. Oil filtration is addressed through dedicated C-165/C-265 systems, portable filtration carts (Models 100-130), batch recycling systems, and quench oil filtration. Supporting infrastructure includes Engineered Depth Filters, Coalescing Systems, Inclined Plate Clarifiers, and Stainless Steel Debris Baskets. Industrial pressure washing is covered through electric heated, gas-fired, and cold water systems. The company also distributes MIRACHEM non-hazardous aqueous cleaners and provides oil analysis/monitoring consultation services. All products are backed by engineering expertise and custom design capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Above Ground Oil Water Separators (JOWS Series)

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% free and dispersed non-emulsified oil removal in above ground separators
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PSC Cleaning Systems Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationPSC Cleaning Systems Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of high pressure pumping and washing systems for commercial and industrial cleaning applications. JDI offers PSC pressure washing products including electric heated hot water systems, propane/natural gas fired pressure washers, and cold water stationary pressure washing systems as part of their product portfolio. PSC products are offered under JDI's industrial pressure washing product category.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: Donaldson manufactures filtration systems for industrial fluids, hydraulics, and process water across aerospace, manufacturing, and heavy equipment end-markets. Comparable in industrial liquid filtration and OEM customer base to JDI, though Donaldson is far larger with broader product lines including air filtration.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia Water Technologies supplies water and wastewater treatment systems and services to industrial and municipal customers worldwide. Comparable to JDI in industrial wash water recycling and oily wastewater treatment, though Veolia operates as a much larger incumbent with turn-key EPC capabilities.
• Pall Corporation: Pall Corporation (a Danaher business) manufactures industrial filtration and separation solutions including hydraulic oil filtration, depth filtration, and coalescing systems for aerospace, defense, and process industries. Directly comparable technology stack to JDI's depth filtration and oil filtration product lines, but with global scale and broader product breadth.
• Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval is a global leader in separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling technologies, including industrial oil purification and wastewater separation systems used in heavy industries. Comparable in core separation technology to JDI, but operates at much greater scale and breadth across multiple process industries.
• Xylem: Xylem is a global water technology company providing wastewater treatment, water reuse, and industrial process water solutions including separation and filtration equipment. Comparable to JDI in wash-water recycling and industrial water treatment, but operates at significantly larger scale with municipal utility exposure.
• Evoqua Water Technologies: Evoqua provides water and wastewater treatment solutions including industrial filtration and reuse systems. Comparable to JDI in industrial wash water and oily wastewater treatment, though Evoqua serves a much broader customer base across municipal and industrial markets.

Emerging players

• Ecologix Environmental Systems: Ecologix designs and manufactures wash water recycling and oil-water separation systems for vehicle wash, fleet, and industrial applications. Closely comparable niche competitor to JDI in JCL closed-loop wash water recycling and oil water separator product categories, with similar target customers.

Direct peers

• Parkson Corporation: Parkson designs and manufactures water and wastewater treatment equipment, including oil-water separators and clarification systems used in industrial wash-water applications. Directly comparable to JDI's SPT Clarifier and JCL Closed Loop wash water treatment product lines serving similar municipal and industrial pretreatment customers.
• Hydro International: Hydro International specializes in oil-water separation, stormwater treatment, and wastewater screening equipment for industrial and municipal markets. Closely comparable to JDI's above- and below-ground oil water separators and inclined plate clarifier technologies.

Regional players

• High Purity Filtration: High Purity Filtration (now part of Plymouth Tube) supplies depth filtration media and elements for industrial fluid applications including hydraulics, quench oils, and process water. Comparable in depth filter media technology to JDI's patented depth filtration elements, with overlap in aerospace and industrial manufacturing customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jdi-inc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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