Uni-ram

What Uni-ram does

Uni-ram Corporation is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of industrial solvent recovery and spray gun cleaning equipment, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario. The company designs and builds solvent recyclers using vaporization and condensation distillation, spray gun washers (both solvent-based and waterborne), sanding vacuums, sand blasters, and part washers. Its core technology centers on reclaiming up to 95% of paint thinner, acetone, varsol, and similar solvents for reuse, with dual-tank systems (UG5000W) that handle both solventborne and waterborne paints in a single cabinet. The product range spans from compact entry-level units priced at $1,129 (UG110) to high-capacity continuous vacuum recyclers at over $72,000 (DC100NP), with ATEX, IECEx, CSA, UL, FM, CE, UKCA, and ISO 9001 certifications supporting deployment in hazardous environments and regulated industries.

The company's revenue model is hardware sales with a recurring consumables tail: one-time equipment purchases supplemented by liner bags, filters, gasket kits, AQUA-KLEEN and COAG-KLEEN cleaning solutions, brushes, and replacement parts. Distribution is hybrid: direct e-commerce and field sales in North America ([email protected], 1-800-417-9133) for SMB and enterprise customers, paired with an authorized distributor network covering 50+ countries. Uni-ram operates wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in China (Nantong, Jiangsu, manufacturing and distribution under the Tokyo Eco-Tech brand) and Japan (Sakado, Saitama, established 2025), with localized Chinese and Japanese storefronts. The company has sold a cumulative 160,000+ units used across automotive collision repair, Tier-1 automotive OEM paint facilities, aerospace MRO, marine and shipyard, industrial coatings, and furniture manufacturing, with documented case studies showing 90-95% solvent cost reduction, 4-6.8 month payback periods, and 76-89% reductions in VOC emissions and worker solvent exposure.

The company is positioned as a specialized niche incumbent in the regulated industrial solvent management market. It has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no publicly disclosed ownership structure, and no senior leadership team listed in the source data. There is no disclosed AI/ML, software, or SaaS revenue; the business is fundamentally industrial capital equipment with consumables. The combination of 40+ years of operating history, an entrenched global distributor footprint, broad hazloc certifications, and a comprehensive product ecosystem creates a defensible niche position, though the modest headcount (11-50) and absence of disclosed acquisitions or funding suggest a stable, cash-flow funded operator rather than a high-growth platform.

Name

Uni-ram

Legal name

Uniram Corporation

Website

https://uniram.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uni-ram Corporation is a Canadian manufacturer of industrial solvent recyclers, spray gun washers, sanding vacuums, and sand blasters, serving automotive collision repair, aerospace MRO, marine, and industrial coatings customers across 50+ countries through distributors and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Solvent Recovery Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Washing & Degreasing Equipment (IMAHALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solvent Recovery & Hazardous Waste Recycling/Reclamation (Distillation, Reuse) (BPALAFAH), Solvent Recovery & Recycling Services (BPALAHAC), Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ), Hazardous Waste Management (Collection/Treatment/Disposal) (IMAIAFAI)

Keywords

• Solvent recycling equipment
• Spray gun washers
• Industrial parts washers
• Paint shop equipment
• Surface preparation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. Industrial Equipment Sales: One-time sale of solvent recyclers, spray gun washers, sand blasters, sanding vacuums, part washers, and diaphragm pumps. Equipment ranges from entry-level models ($1,129 for UG110) to high-capacity industrial systems ($72,079 for DC100NP).
2. Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts, liner bags, filters, brushes, gaskets, cleaning solutions (AQUA-KLEEN, COAG-KLEEN), orbital sanders, and timer kits sold as consumables and wear items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Uni-ram Corporation manufactures and sells industrial solvent recovery and spray gun cleaning equipment used by paint shops and industrial coating operators. The portfolio covers batch and continuous solvent recyclers (URS, DB, BC, DC series), spray gun washers (UG, UM, UA series) for solventborne and waterborne paints, reclaiming sand blasters, mobile sanding vacuums, and integrated part-washer/recycler systems, plus consumables such as liner bags and cleaning solutions. Equipment is certified for hazardous locations and is designed to recover up to 95% of solvents and cut hazardous waste disposal costs by up to 90%.

Product overview

Uni-ram Corporation is a manufacturer of industrial solvent recovery and spray gun cleaning equipment. The product portfolio centers on solvent recycling systems (URS Series, BB30N, DB100N, BC30N, DC100N, COMBO) that recover and reuse solvents like paint thinner, acetone, and varsol, reducing solvent costs by up to 90%. The spray gun washer lineup (UG, UM, UA, UE, UP series) provides automated and manual cleaning solutions for solventborne and waterborne paints. Supporting equipment includes sand blasters (UR007, U100-S, U103-S) for surface restoration, sanding vacuums (UR800QVAC, UR300QVAC series) for dust control, part washers (23NL, UPW400 series) with integrated recycling, diaphragm pumps, and accessories (liner bags, filters, cleaning solutions). The equipment is ATEX and IECEx certified for hazardous environments. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada, with operations in Japan and China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• URS500 Series Solvent Recyclers Batch solvent recycler processing 5 gallons per cycle, with stainless steel construction, direct electric heat, and computer controls with 6 temperature settings. ATEX/IECEx certified for hazardous locations. Price $7,075 - $10,455.
• URS600 Series Solvent Recyclers 5-gallon batch solvent recycler operating on 220V with stainless steel construction and 6 temperature settings. Certified for Class One, Division One hazardous areas. Price $7,075 - $10,455.
• URS900 Solvent Recyclers Mid-range batch solvent recycler processing 6.6 gallons per batch with 220-240V, 2100W heater, completing cycles in 4-6 hours. Features advanced digital controls and robust safety measures. Price $7,272 - $11,268.
• URS1600SS Solvent Recycler High-capacity batch recycler processing 16 gallons (60L) per batch with 3400W heating element, microprocessor controls, and dual diaphragm pumps. Cuts solvent costs by up to 90%. Price $34,009.50.
• URS2000SS Solvent Recycler High-capacity batch recycler processing 20 gallons (75 liters) per batch with 3400W heating element. Uses vaporization and condensation distillation method with solid-state microprocessor temperature control. Price $35,245.
• DB100N Solvent Recycler High-capacity recycler with 20-gallon batch processing, 3400W heater, dual diaphragm pumps, smart microprocessor with diagnostics and LCD display. Built with stainless steel for durability. Price $38,864.
• BB30N Solvent Recycler Compact recycler reclaiming up to 6 gallons per cycle, ideal for paint thinner, acetone, and varsol, reducing hazardous waste by up to 90%.
• BC30N Continuous Recycler Continuous recycler with 30L tank, 240V, 3KW, stainless steel wet parts, no vacuum system, designed for continuous solvent recovery in busy operations.
• BC30NP Continuous Vacuum Recycler Continuous vacuum recycler with 30L tank, 240V, 3KW, stainless steel wet parts with pump vacuum, designed for continuous solvent recovery under vacuum.
• DC100N Continuous Solvent Recycler Continuous recycler with 100L tank, 240V, 5KW, built-in receiver unit with transfer system, for high-volume industrial solvent recovery.
• DC100NP Continuous Vacuum Recycler Continuous vacuum recycler with 240V, 5KW, built-in receiver unit with transfer system; the largest-capacity industrial unit in the catalog at $72,079.50.
• COMBO655/656 Spray Gun Washer & Recycler Combined spray gun washer and recycler running on 120V; cleans solvent spray guns with solvent that is recycled in-line and pumped directly to the gun cleaner. Price $14,760.
• UG5000W Dual-Tank Spray Gun Washers Uni-ram's most popular spray gun washer; dual-tank cabinet cleans solventborne primer and clear-coat guns in one tank and waterborne base-coat guns in the other. Price $5,296.50 - $7,130.
• UG400 Spray Gun Washers Automatic tank cleaning with UG400S (solventborne) and UG400W (waterborne) variants. Price $3,475.
• UG6000 Spray Gun Washers High-capacity, stainless steel spray gun washer for solvent-based paint systems combining hands-free automatic washing with flexible manual control. Price $4,615 - $5,320.
• UG7500 Spray Gun Washers Premium top-loading automatic spray gun cleaner for high-volume or multi-color applications, combining automatic cleaning with manual functionality. Price $5,260.50 - $7,790.
• UG4000 Spray Gun Washers Professional spray gun washer with automated wash, air rinse, and clean-rinse cycles combined with manual flow-through brushing. Price $3,745 - $4,265.
• UG2000 Spray Gun Washers Dual-gun washers providing value and reliable performance for professional paint shops. Price $2,175 - $2,805.
• UG110 Spray Gun Washer Compact self-contained mini gun washer for small collision repair and woodworking shops; provides fast, consistent cleaning for one spray gun and one pot. Price $1,129.
• UA400W Automatic Waterborne Spray Gun Washer Automatic spray gun cleaner for waterborne paint systems using high-pressure water and AQUA-KLEEN solution. Price $3,795.
• UM120 Manual Waterborne Spray Gun Washers Manual water-based gun washer with wash nozzle, flow-through brush, air gun, and spray-out function. Features the GREEN Water Recovery System for eco-friendly operation. Price $2,960 - $5,620.
• UM80 Compact Booth-Mounted Spray Gun Washers Compact, high-efficiency spray gun cleaner for waterborne paint systems; enables painters to clean spray guns without leaving the spray booth for fast color changes. Price $1,590 - $1,970.
• UM10W Wall-Mount Quick-Rinse Gun Cleaner Wall-mount quick rinse spray gun cleaner with disposable cup system. Price $1,080.
• UPC1215 Cup and Can Washer EPA-compliant dual-tank cup and can washer for paint shops that helps comply with regulations requiring paint containers free of flowing paint before disposal. Price $6,530.
• UR007 Reclaiming Sand Blaster High-performance reclaiming sand blaster for dust-free surface restoration. Removes rust, paint, corrosion, and graffiti while reclaiming abrasive media to reduce waste and cleanup.
• U100-S Pressure Sand Blaster

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% reduction in solvent costs with solvent recycling equipment
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tokyo Eco-TechregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for China market. Uni-ram China operations in Nantong, Jiangsu serve Chinese customers under the Tokyo Eco-Tech brand. Manufacturing and distribution operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Graymills Corporation: Chicago-based manufacturer of industrial parts washers, spray gun cleaners, and fluid handling equipment. Direct competitor in spray gun washing and parts washing for paint/industrial shops.
• Stoelting LLC: Wisconsin-based manufacturer of industrial parts washers, aqueous cleaning systems, and spray equipment for industrial cleaning applications. Comparable product line in parts washing and surface preparation.
• SATA GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of professional spray guns, respirators, and spray-booth accessories including gun cleaning equipment. Comparable on the spray gun cleaning/washer side of Uni-ram's portfolio.
• Maratek Environmental Inc. Also Ontario-based, Maratek manufactures solvent recovery and recycling systems using distillation technology for printing, paint, and industrial customers. Closest geographic and product-line analog to Uni-ram's recycler business.
• Best Technology Inc. US manufacturer of solvent recyclers (including the ECOpure line) and parts washers for paint shops, aerospace, and electronics. Direct competitor in the same equipment category with overlapping customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Environmental Services: Global environmental services group operating hazardous waste treatment and solvent recovery services. Comparable at the category level (industrial waste/solvent management), though Veolia is service-scale while Uni-ram sells equipment.
• Safety-Kleen Systems: North America's largest provider of parts cleaning and hazardous waste services, with its own parts washer leasing program. Overlaps with Uni-ram in industrial parts washing and solvent management, but as a much larger service-led incumbent.
• Clean Harbors Environmental Services: Largest US environmental services company providing hazardous waste collection, treatment, and disposal across many verticals. Indirectly comparable as a downstream handler of the waste streams Uni-ram's recyclers help customers minimize.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uni-ram-markham

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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