KES Science & Technology

What KES Science & Technology does

KES Science & Technology (operating as KES Technologies, LLC) is a privately held U.S. company headquartered in Kennesaw that manufactures and distributes genuine replacement parts and maintenance kits for NASA-developed air purification and sanitation systems. Its catalog spans proprietary Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) lamps, HEPA filter canisters, activated carbon filter canisters, reaction chamber cartridges, pleated pre-filters (2-inch and 4-inch), proprietary UV-C lamps, and fan protective elements, organized across the Airocide® (GCS, ACS, HD, APS series), AiroClean420, ScientificAir™ (S400), and SteriLumen sub-brands. The PCO technology was originally developed for NASA spacecraft applications, and KES supplies the consumables that keep installed Airocide and AiroClean420 equipment operational, with lamps requiring replacement every 12 months.

The business model is a direct-to-customer consumables operation targeting commercial, institutional, residential, and food-processing operators of installed Airocide and ScientificAir equipment. Sales are conducted through kesscience.com (Request Quote form), phone (1-800-627-4913), and email ([email protected]); pricing is not publicly disclosed and is provided on a quote basis, with no third-party resellers, distributors, or marketplace listings in evidence. Revenue is structurally recurring because of the fixed 12-month lamp replacement cycle, and on September 17, 2024, KES reacquired worldwide rights to supply proprietary replacement parts for Airocide and AiroClean420 systems, formalizing its position as the global OEM consumables supplier for the installed base. The company also operates a separate site (kesplus.org) for adjacent produce-misting equipment, indicating modest diversification beyond air purification consumables.

Name

KES Science & Technology

Legal name

KES Technologies, LLC

Website

https://kesscience.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KES Science & Technology (KES Technologies, LLC) manufactures and supplies genuine proprietary replacement lamps, filters, and maintenance kits for NASA-developed Airocide® and ScientificAir™ air purification systems, serving global commercial, institutional, and food-safety equipment owners through direct quote-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kennesaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Replacement Parts and Maintenance Kits: KES Science generates revenue through the sale of genuine replacement lamps, filters, and complete maintenance kits for Airocide and ScientificAir air purification systems. These are one-time purchase products for existing equipment owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

KES Science & Technology (KES Technologies, LLC) manufactures and supplies genuine replacement parts and maintenance kits for NASA-developed Airocide and AiroClean420 air sanitation systems, including proprietary PCO lamps, HEPA and carbon filter canisters, reaction chamber cartridges, pre-filters, and UV-C lamps. The company serves commercial, institutional, and food-safety operators of installed Airocide/AiroClean420 systems worldwide, holding reacquired worldwide rights to these proprietary maintenance kits as of September 17, 2024.

Product overview

KES Science & Technology is a provider of genuine replacement parts and maintenance kits for NASA-developed air purification and sanitation systems. The company offers a portfolio of maintenance products under the Airocide® and ScientificAir™ brands, serving various air purifier models including the GCS Series, HD Series, ACS Series, and APS Series. The product line consists of proprietary replacement PCO lamps (which must be replaced every 12 months), pre-filters, reaction chamber cartridges, HEPA filters, carbon filters, and UV-C lamps. KES Technologies, LLC reacquired worldwide rights in September 2024 to supply these proprietary replacement parts for both Airocide® and AiroClean420 air sanitation systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Airocide®: NASA-developed air purification and sanitation systems for which KES supplies replacement parts and maintenance kits
• AiroClean420
• ScientificAir™

Products and services

• Airocide® GCS-25 & ACS-25 Air Purifier Maintenance Kit Replacement maintenance kit for Airocide GCS-25 and ACS-25 air purifiers, including 6 Airocide Proprietary Energy Efficient PCO Lamps and 1 Fan Protective Element. Designed for commercial and institutional operators of these Airocide systems.
• Airocide® GCS-50 & ACS-50 Air Purifier Maintenance Kit Replacement maintenance kit for Airocide GCS-50 and ACS-50 air purifiers, including 20 Airocide Proprietary Energy Efficient PCO Lamps and 1 Fan Protective Element. Designed for commercial and institutional operators of these Airocide systems.
• Airocide® GCS-100 & ACS-100 Air Purifier Maintenance Kit Replacement maintenance kit for Airocide GCS-100 and ACS-100 air purifiers, including 46 Airocide Proprietary Energy Efficient PCO Lamps and 1 Fan Protective Element. Designed for larger commercial and institutional air purification installations.
• Airocide® HD-1200/1500 Air Purifier Maintenance Kit Replacement maintenance kit for Airocide HD-1200 and HD-1500 air purifiers, including 4 Airocide Proprietary Energy Efficient PCO Lamps and 4 Replacement 2-inch Pleated Pre-Filters. Designed for HD Series commercial operators.
• Airocide® HD-25000 Air Purifier Maintenance Kit Replacement maintenance kit for Airocide HD-25000 air purifiers, including 20 Airocide Proprietary Energy Efficient PCO Lamps and 2 Replacement 4-inch Pleated Pre-Filters. Designed for HD Series commercial operators.
• Airocide® HD-Titan 100 Air Purifier Maintenance Kit Replacement maintenance kit for Airocide HD-Titan 100 air purifiers, including 16 Airocide Proprietary Energy Efficient PCO Lamps and 2 Replacement 4-inch Pleated Pre-Filters. Designed for HD Series commercial operators.
• Airocide® ACS-100 FG (Food Grade) Air Purifier Maintenance Kit Food-grade air sanitizer maintenance kit for Airocide ACS-100 FG systems used in food processing applications, including 46 Airocide Proprietary Energy Efficient PCO Lamps and 1 Fan Protective Element. Designed for food-safety operators.
• Airocide® APS-200 / 300 Air Purifier Maintenance Kit Replacement maintenance kit for Airocide APS-200 and APS-300 air purifiers, including 2 Reaction Chamber Cartridges. Designed for APS Series commercial operators.
• Airocide® APS-200 2.5 PM Air Purifier Maintenance Kit Replacement maintenance kit for Airocide APS-200 2.5 PM air purifiers, including 2 Reaction Chamber Cartridges. Designed for particulate matter (2.5) filtration applications.
• ScientificAir™ S400 Air Purifier Maintenance Kit Replacement maintenance kit for ScientificAir S400 air purifiers, including 1 HEPA Filter Canister, 3 Proprietary Energy Efficient UV-C Lamps, and 1 Carbon Filter Canister. Designed for ScientificAir system operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lamps must be replaced every 12 months

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2024KES Science holds worldwide rights to supply replacement parts for NASA-developed Airocide and AiroClean420 air sanitation systems. The PCO (Photocatalytic Oxidation) technology was originally developed by NASA for use on the Space Shuttle program to clean air in spacecraft environments. This is a foundational technology partnership that underpins the company's entire product line.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• IQAir: Premium residential and commercial air purifier manufacturer with strong direct-to-consumer replacement filter subscription model. Comparable because both monetize HEPA/photocatalytic air purification hardware through proprietary, recurring consumables sales.
• Rabbit Air: Boutique HEPA/carbon air purifier brand selling direct-to-consumer with proprietary replacement filters. Comparable as a small/mid-sized direct-to-buyer IAQ hardware-and-consumables company competing for premium positioning.
• Austin Air Systems: Manufacturer of commercial and residential air purifiers with proprietary filter designs requiring recurring replacement. Comparable because both operate a hardware-plus-consumables model targeting allergy/health-conscious buyers and small commercial accounts.
• Molekule: Premium PCO-based air purifier company with proprietary PECO filter consumables that require recurring replacement. Closest technology peer to KES's Airocide PCO platform, with overlapping claims around NASA-derived photocatalytic science.
• Air Oasis: Manufacturer of UV/HEPA/PCO hybrid air purifiers with proprietary consumables targeting commercial and residential customers. Comparable as a similarly-sized PCO-inclusive IAQ brand competing for the same small-commercial and food-grade accounts.
• Blueair (Blueair AB): Premium HEPA + activated carbon air purifier brand with direct e-commerce replacement filter sales. Comparable because of overlap in commercial/IAQ positioning and recurring proprietary filter revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Global: Major HVAC manufacturer with commercial IAQ and indoor air quality solutions including UV and filtration products. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose commercial IAQ offerings overlap with the institutional buyers KES serves.
• Honeywell (IAQ division): Large incumbent HVAC and air purifier OEM with broad product portfolio across commercial and residential IAQ, including replacement filters. Comparable as a major competing brand in commercial/IAQ procurement, though KES competes on niche differentiation rather than scale.

Emerging players

• UV Pure / UV sanitization specialists: Niche UV-C air and water purification OEMs supplying commercial accounts with replacement lamp/service contracts. Comparable as an emerging player in UV-based IAQ with recurring lamp-replacement revenue dynamics similar to KES's PCO lamp cycle.
• EnviroKlenz: Specialty air purifier brand with proprietary earth-mineral-based filtration technology and recurring filter replacement model. Comparable as an emerging competitor in the specialty/IAQ segment targeting chemical and odor sensitivities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks4 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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