What Winger does

Winger, Inc. is a privately held industrial equipment distributor and OEM parts manufacturer founded in 1979 and headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The company serves process industries across the Upper Midwest of the United States, functioning as an authorized reseller of heat exchangers, liquid mixers, liquid filters, dust collection systems, and feeder systems sourced from partner OEMs including Tranter, Mueller, WCR, BRAWN, Jensen Mixers, K-Tron, Twin City Fans, and Edwards Fiberglass. Winger also manufactures its own proprietary Day Filters™ brand of dust collector filter bags at a Minnesota facility, serving as an OEM supplier for Carter Day, Donaldson Torit, and Air-Cure dust collection equipment.

The company's revenue model is multi-stream and primarily transaction-based: it generates income from one-time equipment sales, OEM and replacement parts supply (filter bags, plates, gaskets, mixer parts, feeder parts), and recurring field service revenue from dust collector inspection, repair, and upgrade work. Its go-to-market is sales-led B2B, with prospective customers engaging through quote requests, expert inquiries, and plant assessments on the company website, followed by direct collaboration with Winger's technical staff on solution specification. It serves a broad vertical mix — ethanol, grain handling, pulp and paper, woodworking, coal/power, mineral processing, chemical, water/wastewater, and food and beverage — though ethanol production has been its strongest historical vertical, with over 100 ethanol plants supplied with Tranter heat exchangers.

Winger is a bootstrapped, founder-family-owned operation with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding history, and a stated headcount of 1–10 employees. The company differentiates primarily through long-tenured authorized distribution agreements with legacy OEMs, niche OEM manufacturing of replacement filter bags under its Day Filters trademark, and domain expertise in dust collection compliance for regulated process industries. With no disclosed revenue, no external capital, and minimal public digital footprint (website copyright last refreshed in 2018–2021), the company presents as a stable but small regional specialist with limited recent strategic activity.

Name

Winger

Legal name

Winger, Inc.

Website

https://wingerinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Winger, Inc. is a Maple Grove, Minnesota-based industrial equipment distributor and OEM manufacturer supplying heat exchangers, mixers, dust collection systems, feeder systems, and proprietary Day Filters™ bags to Upper Midwest process industries including ethanol, grain, and pulp and paper.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Industrial process equipment
• Heat exchangers distribution
• Dust collection systems
• Liquid mixing equipment
• Feeder systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Maple Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of heat exchangers, liquid mixers, dust collection systems, and feeder systems as authorized distributor for process industries.
2. OEM Parts and Replacement Parts: Supply of OEM parts for Carter Day, Donaldson Torit, and Air-Cure dust collectors; heat exchanger plates and gaskets; mixer parts; feeder parts.
3. Day Filters Bags: Manufacturer and supplier of replacement filter bags for dust collectors including Carter Day, Donaldson Torit, and Air-Cure equipment.
4. Dust Collector Services: Field technician inspection, repairs, and upgrades for dust collectors, fans, and ductwork to maintain optimum efficiency.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Winger is an authorized distributor and OEM manufacturer of industrial process equipment, supplying heat exchangers, liquid mixers, liquid filters, dust collection systems, and feeder systems to process industries in the Upper Midwest. The company also manufactures its proprietary Day Filters™ brand of OEM dust collector filter bags in Minnesota and provides OEM replacement parts and field services for dust collector inspection, repair, and upgrades.

Product overview

Winger is an authorized distributor and OEM manufacturer of industrial process equipment, providing sales, service, and solutions for heat exchangers, liquid mixers, liquid filtration, dust collection, and feeder systems. The company operates as an authorized reseller for Carter Day, Donaldson Torit, and Air-Cure dust collection equipment, while also manufacturing its own Day Filters brand filter bags in Minnesota. Winger's product portfolio centers on distributing and supporting equipment from partner manufacturers (including Tranter heat exchangers, BRAUN and Jensen mixers, K-Tron feeders, and Twin City Fans) alongside its proprietary filter bag products and associated OEM parts, serving process industries with both equipment supply and aftermarket services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Day Filters™: Original equipment manufacturer of dust collector filter bags for Carter Day, Donaldson Torit, and Air-Cure filters; manufactured at the Minnesota factory

Products and services

• Heat Exchangers Industrial heat exchangers including plate/frame, prime surface, and shell & tube configurations from manufacturers such as Tranter, Mueller, and WCR, sold to process industry customers for heat transfer applications.
• Mixers Liquid mixing equipment including portable, top entry, and side entry mixers from BRAWN and Jensen Mixers, supplied to process industry customers with associated replacement parts.
• Tanks and Tank/Mixer Packages Storage tanks in fiberglass, polyethylene, and stainless steel configurations, with integrated mixer packages for industrial applications, supplied from Edwards Fiberglass, Snyder Industries, and M&O Fabricating.
• Liquid Filters Strainers and bag filters for liquid filtration applications in process industries, sourced from Rosedale and Eaton.
• Dust Collection Systems Complete dust collection systems and equipment for Air-Cure RF/AC filters and Carter Day, Donaldson Torit dust collectors, including system fans and pressure blowers for industrial air quality control.
• Day Filters™ Bags OEM RF and RJ dust collector filter bags manufactured in Minnesota for Carter Day, Donaldson Torit, and Air-Cure dust collectors, marketed under the Day Filters™ brand and made in the USA.
• Feeder Systems Material feeding solutions including K-Tron gravimetric and volumetric feeders for accurate dry bulk material and liquid feeding in process industries.
• Airlocks Rotary airlocks and valves including FS Series (pneumatic transfer), AN Series, and BN Series for dust collector and pneumatic conveying applications.
• PD Pumps - Metering With Solids Positive displacement pumps and loss-in-weight tanks for metering fluids with solids using Zenith and Pulsafeeder pumps in chemical feed systems.
• Pneumatic Conveying Systems Pneumatic transport systems for fine dust conveying up to 1,500 feet, including vacuum and positive pressure lean phase systems from Ktron Premier, for industrial bulk material handling.
• Vent Socks and Flex Connections Permeable fabric vent socks for vibratory screening and hopper fill systems, plus fabric and elastomer flex connections for fans, spouts, scales, and hoppers.
• Heat Transfer Parts and Services Heat exchanger parts including gaskets, plates, refurbishment services, and on-site assistance for plate and frame and shell & tube exchangers.
• Dust Collector Parts OEM replacement parts, cages, and Day Filters bags for Carter Day, Donaldson Torit, and Air-Cure dust collectors including diaphragm valves, timers, and air chambers.
• Feeder Parts OEM parts for feeders including K2 belt drive subassemblies, gearboxes, belts, pulleys, shaft seals, and Ktron controller boards.
• Dust Collector Services Dust collector inspection, repair, and upgrade services including fan and ductwork inspection to maintain optimum efficiency, delivered by experienced field technicians based at the Crystal, MN office.

Quantifiable outcome

• Longer bag life meeting emission standards at lowest overall installed cost
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Carter DaycoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized reseller of Carter Day dust collectors. Winger is OEM manufacturer of dust collector bags for Carter Day equipment and provides RF/RJ filter parts, cages, and replacement bags.
• Donaldson ToritcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized reseller of Donaldson Torit dust collectors. Winger provides OEM RF/RJ parts and replacement bags for Donaldson Torit filters.
• Air-CurecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized reseller of Air-Cure RF/AC dust collectors and complete dust collection systems. Winger provides parts and replacement bags for Air-Cure equipment.
• TrantercoreTechnology or IntegrationWinger supplies Tranter heat exchangers and has supplied to over 100 ethanol plants. Tranter provides gasketed and welded plate heat exchangers.
• Mueller (Paul Mueller Company)majorTechnology or IntegrationWinger provides Mueller heat exchangers including Accu-Therm Plate Heat Exchangers, Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers, Sanitary Plate Heat Exchangers, and Temp-Plate for Prime Surface heat exchange.
• WCRmajorTechnology or IntegrationWinger provides WCR Plate Heat Exchangers including Brazed, Welded (Block Welded and Plate & Shell) for sanitary and industrial applications.
• K-TroncoreTechnology or IntegrationWinger distributes K-Tron gravimetric and volumetric feeders including Loss-In-Weight feeders, Microfeeders, and Compact feeders. Also supplies K-Tron controller parts.
• Air-Cure Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationAir-Cure is a manufacturer of complete dust collection systems with 60+ years experience and 700+ system installations. Winger is an authorized reseller of Air-Cure RF dust collectors.
• BRAWNmajorTechnology or IntegrationWinger supplies BRAWN industrial fluid mixers including portable, top entry, and sanitary mixers. BRAWN provides replacement parts including seals, bearings, o-rings, and repair kits.
• Jensen MixersmajorTechnology or IntegrationWinger supplies Jensen Mixers with short shaft design supported at front and rear for vibration-free service. Side Entry product line includes Series 400, 500, and 600.
• ZenithmajorTechnology or IntegrationWinger integrates Zenith positive-displacement pumps and loss-in-weight tanks into feeding systems for precise, pulseless metering applications.
• PulsafeedermajorTechnology or IntegrationWinger uses Pulsafeeder reciprocating pumps, metering pumps, and transfer pumps in chemical feed systems.
• Twin City Fans & BlowersmajorTechnology or IntegrationWinger uses Twin City Fans centrifugal fans, axial fans, and power roof ventilators ranging from 1/4 HP to 1750 HP for industrial blower applications.
• American Fan CompanymajorTechnology or IntegrationWinger uses American Fan Company AF series pressure blowers with cast aluminum split housing for applications up to 3,800 CFM and 20 inches SP w.g.
• TuthillmajorTechnology or IntegrationWinger uses Tuthill PD Plus blowers with RF/AC cleaning pump packages and pneumatic conveying applications.
• Day FilterscoreTechnology or IntegrationDayFilters.com is Winger's brand for high quality OEM RF and RJ or replacement bags for dust collectors. Day Filters bags are proudly made in the USA in Minnesota.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Coperion (K-Tron): Global manufacturer of feeding and conveying equipment for process industries, including the K-Tron gravimetric and volumetric feeder lines that Winger distributes. Comparable in feeder systems expertise and serves overlapping food, chemical, and minerals processing customers.
• Donaldson Company, Inc. Major global manufacturer of air filtration and dust collection equipment, including the Donaldson Torit line that Winger is an authorized reseller of. Directly comparable product lines (RF/RJ dust collectors, filter bags) but operates at much larger scale across multiple geographies.
• AAF Flanders (AeroStar): Global manufacturer of air filtration products for HVAC, industrial, and cleanroom applications. Overlaps with Winger's air purification and dust collection products as a larger, broader incumbent in the industrial air filtration space.

Direct peers

• Sly Inc. Manufacturer of industrial dust collectors, filters, and replacement parts serving process industries. Directly comparable to Winger's dust collection product line with similar customer overlap in woodworking, grain, and chemical processing.
• RoboVent: Provider of industrial dust collection, fume extraction, and clean air solutions. Comparable in product scope and process industry focus to Winger's dust collection systems business.
• Camfil: Global air filtration manufacturer serving industrial dust collection, commercial HVAC, and cleanroom markets. Competes directly with Winger in industrial dust collector filters and replacement bag offerings for process industries.
• Air Handling Systems: Manufacturer and distributor of dust collection equipment and woodworking air filtration systems. Highly comparable to Winger's dust collection product offerings with significant overlap in woodworking vertical customers.
• Nederman: Industrial air filtration and dust collection solutions provider offering complete systems, filters, and services. Comparable to Winger's dust collection expertise and serves overlapping process industry verticals including metalworking, woodworking, and food processing.
• Imperial Systems: Designer and manufacturer of industrial dust collection systems and replacement filters. Directly comparable to Winger's dust collection capabilities and serves similar process industry customers including metalworking, woodworking, and minerals processing.
• Scientific Dust Collectors: Manufacturer of industrial dust collection and air filtration equipment serving process industries. Comparable product line and customer base to Winger's dust collection systems business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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