Turbo-Mist / Slimline Manufacturing

What Turbo-Mist / Slimline Manufacturing does

Turbo-Mist, a division of Slimline Manufacturing, is a privately held Canadian agricultural equipment manufacturer headquartered in Penticton, British Columbia, that designs and builds airblast sprayers for specialty crop growers across North America. Founded in 1948 by Dr. James Marshall of Agriculture Canada, the company sells standard airblast sprayers (300-1,000 gallon tanks with 24"-38" turbines), 3PT hitch models (50-150 gallons), trailer herbicide sprayers (200-600 gallons), Cherry Blowers, and a deep catalog of crop-specific attachments targeting grapes, nuts, citrus, hops, blueberries, cherries, peaches, and general orchards. The core technology is a patented turbine-based air-handling system with adjustable air delivery, an offset pump reduction drive, bypass protection, and premium non-contaminated air intake, supplemented by Gear Up Throttle Down fuel efficiency (up to 40% diesel savings) and Turbosteer tight-radius steering.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of sprayers and attachments, plus an aftermarket OEM parts business with 2-day delivery across North America and a one-year warranty on airblast sprayers and pumps. Distribution is channel-led: two territory sales managers (East and West) and an inside sales team support an extensive authorized dealer network across the USA and Canada, with named partners including Holt Ag Solutions, Burrows Equipment, Monroe Tractor, Messicks Farm Equipment, and Savage Southwest/Georgia/Equipment. End customers are predominantly SMB growers and dealers serving them, with testimonials from vineyard, apple orchard, and dairy operations. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Leadership is led by Daryll Lowry (President), with no public funding, no revenue disclosures, and no evidence of recent M&A activity. The company is also a member of the BC Grape Growers Association and the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber, and was recognized as a Top AGTECH Solutions Provider in Canada in 2023.

Name

Turbo-Mist / Slimline Manufacturing

Legal name

Slimline Manufacturing

Website

https://turbomist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Turbo-Mist, a division of privately held Slimline Manufacturing (Penticton, BC), designs and manufactures patented turbine-based airblast agricultural sprayers and crop-specific attachments for specialty crop growers across North America, distributed via an authorized dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Sprayer Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Field & Orchard Sprayers (Boom, Airblast, Spot Sprayers) (AFAAADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sprayer Calibration, Testing & Drift-Reduction Technology (Sensors, Shields, Adjuvant Dosing) (AFAAADAI), Spray Control, Rate Controllers & Nozzle Systems (Pumps, Valves, Atomizers) (AFAAADAF)

Keywords

• Agricultural sprayer equipment
• Airblast sprayers
• Specialty crop spraying
• Orchard sprayer attachments
• Precision spray technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Penticton, British Columbia

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Sprayer Equipment Sales: Sale of Turbo-Mist airblast sprayers, 3PT sprayers, herbicide sprayers, cherry blowers, and attachments. Products range from 50-gallon 3PT units to 1000-gallon standard airblast sprayers with various turbine sizes and configurations.
2. OEM Parts & Replacement Parts: Sale of factory-backed OEM Turbo-Mist Genuine Parts including pumps, regulators, nozzles, filters, and maintenance kits. 2-day delivery guarantee within North America.
3. Warranty & Support Services: One year warranty on all airblast sprayers, pumps, and mechanical failures. 90-day warranty on diaphragms and PTO clutch. Factory-backed support and technical assistance.
4. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including apparel sold through the merchandise section of the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Turbo-Mist designs and manufactures airblast and 3PT agricultural sprayers used to apply pesticides, nutrients, and crop protection products across specialty crops such as orchards, vineyards, nut groves, citrus, hops, blueberries, cherries, and peaches. Its product portfolio centers on turbine-based airblast sprayers (50–1,000 gallon configurations) with patented air delivery, adjustable outlets, and crop-specific attachments, complemented by OEM replacement parts, calibration tools, and dealer-supported service. The company sells primarily through authorized ag-equipment dealers and direct field/inside sales across the United States and Canada from its Penticton, British Columbia headquarters and manufacturing facility.

Product overview

Turbo-Mist, a division of Slimline Manufacturing, offers intelligent agricultural spray technology centered around its core Turbo-Mist Airblast Sprayer platform. The product portfolio spans three main sprayer categories: Standard Airblast Sprayers (300-1000 gallon tanks with 24"-38" turbines), 3PT Airblast Sprayers (50-150 gallon, compact 3-point hitch models), and Trailer Herbicide Sprayers (200-600 gallon). The line is complemented by specialized Cherry Blowers and over a dozen crop-specific attachments including Blueberry Tower, Grape Tower, Citrus Tower, Hops Tower, Low Drift Tower, Orchard Head, High Density Towers, Long Shot Attachment, Cannons, Leaf Blower, and Under Vine Blower. An advanced Orchard IQ system represents the company's push toward intelligent spray technology. A Calibration Calculator tool supports precise application. The ecosystem enables customization for diverse crops (grapes, nuts, orchards, citrus, hops, blueberries, cherries, peaches) with patented turbine technology, Gear Up Throttle Down efficiency, and Turbosteer maneuverability as key differentiators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Turbo-Mist: Intelligent agricultural spray technology featuring airblast sprayers for various crop applications including orchards, vineyards, nuts, citrus, hops, blueberries, cherries, and peaches.

Products and services

• Standard Airblast Sprayers Heavy-duty airblast sprayers with tank capacities from 300 to 1,000 US gallons, available with 24, 30, or 38-inch turbine sizes and Zeta 170 DIA or Myers Centrifugal pumps. Used by commercial and mid-market orchard, vineyard, and broad specialty-crop operations across USA and Canada for pesticide and crop-protection application with patented turbine technology and Gear Up Throttle Down fuel efficiency.
• 3PT Airblast Sprayers Three-point hitch mounted airblast sprayers with 50–150 gallon tanks, 19-inch turbine, and APS51 Comet pumps, requiring only 25 PTO HP. Designed for smaller commercial operations, compact blocks, and growers needing maneuverability in tight row spacing.
• 3PT Herbicide Sprayers Three-point hitch herbicide sprayers with 50–150 gallon tanks and APS41 Comet pumps requiring only 15 PTO HP. Targeted at weed control applications on smaller specialty-crop operations.
• Trailer Herbicide Sprayers Trailer-mounted herbicide sprayers with 200–600 gallon tanks and APS41 Comet pumps requiring 15 PTO HP. Built for larger-scale herbicide application across broader specialty-crop acreage.
• Cherry Blowers (CB55 and CB5538) Specialized air-delivery machines for cherry orchards. The CB55 offers a 30-inch turbine, 22,600 CFM, 110 mph air speed at 45 HP; the CB5538 offers a 38-inch turbine, 40,000 CFM, 135 mph at 67 HP. Used after rainfall to prevent fungal issues and splitting in cherries.
• Grape Tower Attachment Grape-vineyard tower attachment for grape sprayers that directs spray-laden air through single or multi-row applications, commonly combined with the Under Vine Blower for full canopy coverage in vineyards.
• Blueberry Tower Attachment Tower attachment for mature blueberry plantations that pushes spray-laden air from the top of plants down through canes into hard-to-reach areas, supporting narrow rows down to 5 feet and raised beds.
• Citrus Tower Attachment Flexible citrus tower with adjustable top outlets and individually controlled side outlets, with optional hydraulic fold kit. Designed for citrus orchards operating at 60-foot row spacing and tall tree heights.
• Hops Tower Attachment Tower attachment for hops growers with additional outlets high in the top trellis that directs air up into difficult spots while using traditional or low-drift outlets at the bottom for full canopy penetration in tall trellis systems up to 15+ feet.
• Hops Outlet Attachment Hops attachment that increases functional spraying height while retaining traditional left/right pattern, pushing more air vertically to optimize coverage on tall hops canopies.
• Low Drift Tower Attachment Low-drift tower for high-density farms with advanced plume-control technology that minimizes drift, supports smaller fan sizes, and reduces diesel consumption while maintaining complete tree coverage.
• Cannons Attachment Fixed-style cannon attachments requiring only 35 HP for coverage tight to the machine, available in short or tall configurations with reach of 60 to 90 feet for various crop applications.
• Leaf Blower Attachment Attachment that clears debris from weed-spray areas and can blow both sides of the drive row simultaneously to maximize sprayer investment utility.
• Under Vine Blower Attachment Blower attachment that complements the Grape Tower by providing under-vine coverage with adjustable wings, air vanes, and adjustable nozzles in the air stream for complete vineyard spraying.
• Orchard Head Attachment Versatile precision generalist attachment for both low- and high-density plantings across multiple crops, available in 24-inch (15-foot tree height, 13 nozzles per side) and 30-inch (25-foot tree height, 13 nozzles per side) configurations.
• High Density Towers Attachment Stainless-steel tower family designed to reduce drift and accommodate tight planting conditions, with adjustable air direction and angle for young-to-adolescent peach, standard cherry, nut, and grape configurations.
• Long Shot Attachment High-reaching outlet attachment designed for tall-tree performance up to 75 feet, intended for pecans, walnuts, almonds, and other tall-tree crops, ensuring deep canopy penetration and excellent spray coverage.
• Turbo-Mist OEM Replacement Parts Factory-backed OEM Turbo-Mist Genuine Parts including pumps, regulators, nozzles, filters, and maintenance kits sold with a 2-day delivery guarantee within North America. Sold to existing sprayer owners (growers and dealers) through the parts order desk.
• Orchard IQ Intelligent Spray Technology Data-driven intelligent spray technology system from Turbo-Mist that adds precision-agriculture capabilities to its sprayer lineup. Engaged via direct inquiry through the company website for growers seeking advanced precision-spraying functionality.
• Turbo-Mist Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including apparel and other items sold directly through the merchandise section of the Turbo-Mist website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% diesel savings through Gear Up Throttle Down method
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Holt Ag SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer introducing Turbo-Mist Airblast Sprayer Series in 2018. Vice President Eric Williamson emphasizes customer-focused approach and passion for products and services.
• Burrows EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral Manager Mark Martin highlights Turbo-Mist ability to reduce fuel use, chemical use, improve coverage and yield quality. Priority partner for helping customers with rising costs.
• BC Grape Growers AssociationminorOthersProud member of the British Columbia Grapegrowers' Association, a non-profit representing commercial wine grape producers in BC on agricultural issues.
• The Chamber - Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of CommerceminorOthersMember of the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce supporting local business community.
• University of California Cooperative ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranz Niederholzer, UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor, provided data from 2020 orchard spray trial demonstrating Gear Up Throttle Down savings in time and fuel while supporting pest control and reducing drift.
• Savage Southwest, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Mesquite, NM serving southwestern US region.
• Savage of Georgia, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Baconton, GA serving southeastern US region.
• Savage Equipment, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Madill, OK serving Oklahoma and surrounding regions.
• Monroe TractorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located in Canandaigua, NY serving northeastern US region.
• Burrows TractorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple locations in Washington State (Yakima, Sunnyside, Cornelius, Wenatchee) serving major apple and cherry orchard regions.
• Prairie Coast EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Kelowna, BC serving British Columbia interior region including Okanagan Valley.
• Country TractorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Armstrong, BC serving British Columbia market.
• Messicks Farm EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Aspers, PA serving Pennsylvania and eastern US regions.
• Eastern Manufacturing & Design Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Aylesford, NS serving Nova Scotia region of Canada.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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