PEM
PEM Incorporated manufactures pretreatment and chemical application equipment (SprayWand, SprayLean, FinFlow) for metal cleaning and surface preparation. The privately held, Mankato, Minnesota-based firm sells via quote-based direct sales to OEMs, fabricators, and job shops across agriculture, construction, energy, transportation, and military/defense.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersMankato, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PEM does
PEM Incorporated is a privately held, Mankato, Minnesota-based manufacturer of pretreatment and chemical application equipment used in industrial metal cleaning, surface preparation, and finishing prior to painting or coating. The company sells three core product lines: SprayWand, a manual spray-based pretreatment system offered in multiple models (P-100, P-200, P-300, P-450, P-500, E-300) with configurable chemical wands, pumps, heaters, and controls; SprayLean, an automated inline washer supporting 1-7 process stages for continuous pretreatment including alkaline cleaning, phosphate/zirconium coatings, rinsing, and sealing; and FinFlow, a turnkey batch equipment line comprising wash bays, coating booths, ovens, and evaporators introduced in October 2018. Supporting the equipment lines are PEM Reverse Osmosis water treatment systems (DFS-4800, DFS-2400), a 40 GPH evaporator for process water recovery, and an extensive aftermarket parts catalog that also supports legacy Fremont/Galaxy equipment, plus installation, operator training, and ongoing technical support services.
PEM's business model is a quote-based direct sales operation targeting OEMs, fabricators, and job shops across verticals including Agriculture, Construction, Energy, Transportation, and Military/Defense. Customers submit detailed specification forms covering process needs, part sizes, electrical requirements, heat sources, and material handling, after which PEM sales representatives deliver customized quotes; pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are typically multi-year. The company claims worldwide reach and reinforces credibility through memberships in Chemical Coaters Association International, the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM), and the Powder Coating Institute, along with participation in FABTECH (the North American metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing trade show) and features in industry publications including Products Finishing Magazine and Powder Coated Tough Magazine. With 1-10 employees and no disclosed funding or revenue, PEM operates as a small, owner-managed industrial equipment specialist.
PEM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PEM
- Legal name
- PEM Incorporated
- Website
- https://pemequip.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- PEM Incorporated manufactures pretreatment and chemical application equipment (SprayWand, SprayLean, FinFlow) for metal cleaning and surface preparation. The privately held, Mankato, Minnesota-based firm sells via quote-based direct sales to OEMs, fabricators, and job shops across agriculture, construction, energy, transportation, and military/defense.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PEM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Pretreatment Equipment
- NAICS
- Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dispensing & Pump Systems (Pumps, Sprayers, Misters, Droppers) (IMALAJAB)
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Where PEM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mankato
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
PEM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Pretreatment Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from selling pretreatment and chemical application equipment including SprayWand manual systems, SprayLean automated inline washers, and FinFlow batch equipment. Equipment sales includes various models and configurations with multiple voltage and heating options.
- Parts and Components: Extensive parts catalog including SprayWand parts (122+ items across P-100, P-200, P-300, E-300, P-450, P-500 models), SprayLean parts (23 items), Fremont/Galaxy parts (20 items), reverse osmosis components, and accessory equipment like Dosatron pumps, drum tops, and evaporators.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom equipment quotes based on specifications |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
PEM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PEM Incorporated manufactures and sells industrial pretreatment and chemical application equipment for metal cleaning and surface preparation prior to painting or coating. The core product portfolio includes SprayWand manual spray pretreatment systems, SprayLean automated inline washers supporting 1-7 process stages, and FinFlow turnkey batch finishing equipment (wash bays, coating booths, ovens, evaporators), along with PEM Reverse Osmosis Systems for water recycling. The company also provides installation, training, and technical support services to OEMs, fabricators, and job shops.
Product overview
PEM is a manufacturer of pretreatment and chemical application equipment serving OEMs, fabricators, and job shops. The product portfolio centers on three main equipment lines: SprayWand (manual spray-based pretreatment systems available in P-100, P-200, P-300, P-450, P-500, and E-300 models), SprayLean (automated inline washers supporting 1-7 stages for continuous processing), and FinFlow (batch equipment including wash bays, coating booths, ovens, and evaporators offered as complete turnkey systems). Supporting the equipment lines is a comprehensive parts catalog covering SprayWand models, SprayLean components, reverse osmosis systems, and compatible Fremont/Galaxy parts. The company also provides installation, training, and technical support services. PEM positions its technology as innovative, efficient, and flexible for high-volume production in harsh manufacturing environments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SprayWand: Manual and automated spray pretreatment systems for metal cleaning and chemical application. Models include P-450, E-300, P-300, and P-500.
- FinFlow
- SprayLean
Products and services
- SprayWand Pretreatment System Manual spray wand pretreatment system for metal cleaning and chemical application prior to painting or coating. Available in multiple models (P-100, P-200, P-300, P-450, P-500, E-300) with various configurations. Designed for OEMs, fabricators, and job shops requiring high-volume pretreatment in harsh environments.
- SprayLean Automated Inline Washer Automated inline washer supporting 1-7 process stages for continuous pretreatment processing. Features configurable conveyor speeds, heating options, and multiple process stages for alkaline cleaning, phosphate/zirconium coatings, rinsing, and sealing. Designed as a cost-effective alternative to traditional inline washers for OEMs, fabricators, and job shops.
- FinFlow Batch Equipment Complete turnkey batch finishing system including FinFlow Wash Bays, Coating Booths, Ovens, and Evaporators. Designed for OEMs, fabricators, and job shops looking to add capacity, bring finishing in-house, or expand service lines with a complete start-to-finish system.
- PEM Reverse Osmosis Systems Water purification systems using reverse osmosis technology for pretreatment applications. Includes RO Systems (DFS-4800, DFS-2400), 4x40 inch membranes at 250psi, and transfer pumps for water recycling in metal finishing operations.
- Installation, Training & Support Services Technical support services including turnkey equipment installation, operator training, and ongoing technical assistance for pretreatment systems. PEM works side-by-side with customers and chemical suppliers from initial inquiry through equipment installation and startup to ensure proper system setup and operation.
- PEM Evaporator System 40 GPH evaporator system for treating and recovering process water in metal finishing operations. Used as a component in FinFlow batch equipment and sold for water resource efficiency in pretreatment processes.
- Parts Catalog (SprayWand, SprayLean, Fremont/Galaxy, Dosatron, Drum Top) Replacement parts catalog covering SprayWand models (P-100, P-200, P-300, E-300, P-450, P-500), SprayLean components, Fremont/Galaxy compatible parts, Dosatron metering pumps, and drum top pumps. Includes pumps, valves, controllers, heaters, filters, nozzles, flowmeters, temperature controllers, and spray components available for quote-based ordering.
Companies that use PEM
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
PEM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
PEM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- FABTECHcoreFABTECH is North America's premier event for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing. PEM participates in this major industry trade show to showcase products and connect with 31,000+ industry leaders, suppliers, and innovators. The 2026 event will be held October 21-23 at Las Vegas Convention Center.
- Chemical Coaters Association InternationalminorIndustry association affiliation providing networking and industry knowledge sharing for chemical coating and pretreatment professionals.
- National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM)minorIndustry association affiliation for trailer manufacturers, supporting the transportation equipment segment.
- Powder Coating InstituteminorIndustry association for powder coating technology and professionals, supporting PEM's customers in the powder coating industry.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PEM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kolene Corporation: US manufacturer specializing in metal surface treatment processes and equipment. Comparable niche industrial scale and focus on cleaning/pretreatment of metal parts prior to finishing.
- Midwest Finishing Systems: US-based manufacturer of industrial finishing and pretreatment equipment for metal fabricators and OEMs. Closely comparable to PEM in target customer, product category (washers, pretreatment systems), and quote-based sales motion.
- Hubbard-Hall: US specialty chemical manufacturer serving metal finishing, pretreatment, and cleaning applications. Comparable US-based mid-market position and shared end-customers in fabrication and OEM finishing shops.
- Global Finishing Solutions: Designs and manufactures paint finishing systems including pretreatment washers, ovens, and booths for industrial customers. Directly comparable to PEM's FinFlow batch equipment line and shared finishing-equipment buyer base.
- DuBois Chemicals: Provider of industrial cleaning and pretreatment chemicals plus complementary equipment for metal finishing operations. Comparable to PEM in serving OEMs/fabricators with integrated cleaning-and-surface-prep solutions.
Broad incumbents
- Chemetall (BASF Coatings): Global supplier of metal pretreatment chemicals and associated equipment under the Chemetall brand, now part of BASF. Comparable to PEM on the pretreatment process step but at vastly larger scale and with bundled chemistry offerings.
- Henkel Surface Treatment: Global chemical company with a Surface Treatment business serving automotive, industrial, and metal finishing customers with pretreatment technologies. Overlaps with PEM's pretreatment-equipment value proposition but at much broader scale.
- Atotech (MKS Instruments): Global supplier of specialty chemicals, equipment, and services for surface finishing in electronics and industrial markets. Comparable pretreatment-process orientation with broader portfolio and significantly larger scale than PEM.
- Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial manufacturer with multiple finishing, surface treatment, and process-equipment businesses. Overlaps with PEM in industrial customer base and finishing-equipment category, though at vastly larger scale across many segments.
- PPG Industries: Global coatings manufacturer whose industrial coatings business interfaces with pretreatment processes. While primarily a coatings supplier, PPG's pretreatment-adjacent solutions and customer base overlap meaningfully with PEM's buyers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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PEM leadership team
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PEM funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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PEM M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about PEM
What does PEM do?
PEM Incorporated manufactures and sells industrial pretreatment and chemical application equipment for metal cleaning and surface preparation prior to painting or coating. The core product portfolio includes SprayWand manual spray pretreatment systems, SprayLean automated inline washers supporting 1-7 process stages, and FinFlow turnkey batch finishing equipment (wash bays, coating booths, ovens, evaporators), along with PEM Reverse Osmosis Systems for water recycling. The company also provides installation, training, and technical support services to OEMs, fabricators, and job shops.
Is PEM a public or private company?
PEM is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was PEM founded?
PEM was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is PEM based?
PEM is headquartered in Mankato, United States, in the North America region.
How does PEM make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Pretreatment Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts and Components.
Who are PEM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kolene Corporation, Midwest Finishing Systems, Hubbard-Hall, Global Finishing Solutions and DuBois Chemicals. Broad incumbents are Chemetall (BASF Coatings), Henkel Surface Treatment, Atotech (MKS Instruments), Illinois Tool Works (ITW) and PPG Industries.
Does PEM have an API?
No public API is recorded for PEM.
What industry is PEM in?
PEM's product category is Industrial Pretreatment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAJAB, Dispensing & Pump Systems (Pumps, Sprayers, Misters, Droppers). Its NAICS code is 333914.