Wayne Machine

What Wayne Machine does

Wayne Machine Manufacturers Inc. is a privately-held, family-owned industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1997 and headquartered in Richmond, Indiana (Wayne County). The company designs, fabricates, manufactures, and installs custom-built industrial equipment with a core focus on parts washing systems, aqueous cleaning systems, and conveyance equipment. Its product portfolio spans belt washers, drum washers, monorail washers, dip systems, individual wash stations, conveyance systems (belt, roller, chain, and monorail configurations), and Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) non-destructive testing systems, incorporating components from established industrial suppliers such as Allen Bradley controls, Watlow immersion heaters, and Chromolox drying systems. The company also offers used and remanufactured equipment, including refurbished Wayne Machine and Ransohoff belt washers, as a lower-cost alternative to new builds.

Wayne Machine serves five primary verticals: aerospace, automotive, food & beverage, general manufacturing, and logistics. The go-to-market is direct B2B field sales on a quote-based, custom-manufacturing model with no publicly disclosed pricing. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment sales, supplemented by aftermarket preventative maintenance, repair, and refurbishment services. The company operates with a 1-10 employee workforce, holds no institutional backing, and reports equipment deliveries across the United States and to four additional countries. The business is independently owned by the founding family with no external investors, subsidiaries, or parent company identified.

Name

Wayne Machine

Legal name

Wayne Machine Manufacturers Inc.

Website

https://wayne-machine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wayne Machine is a family-owned industrial equipment manufacturer in Richmond, Indiana, designing and building custom parts washers, aqueous cleaning systems, conveyance equipment, and FPI non-destructive testing systems for aerospace, automotive, food & beverage, manufacturing, and logistics customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• Industrial parts washers
• Aqueous cleaning systems
• Custom industrial equipment
• Conveyance systems
• Non-destructive testing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Industrial Equipment Manufacturing: Wayne Machine generates revenue through the design, fabrication, manufacturing, and installation of custom-built industrial equipment including parts washers and aqueous cleaning systems. Revenue is derived from one-time equipment sales with potential for ongoing maintenance, repair, and refurbishment services.
2. Aftermarket Services: Additional revenue streams include preventative maintenance services, repairs, and refurbishment of existing machinery to extend equipment lifespan and optimize efficiency.
3. Used/Refurbished Equipment Sales: Sale of used and remanufactured industrial equipment at reduced cost points compared to new equipment, offering cost-effective solutions for budget-conscious customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Wayne Machine designs, fabricates, manufactures, and implements custom-built industrial equipment with a focus on parts washing and aqueous cleaning systems. The product portfolio includes belt washers, drum washers, monorail washers, dip systems, individual wash stations, conveyance systems, and FPI non-destructive testing systems, complemented by maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and used equipment sales services.

Product overview

Wayne Machine Manufacturers specializes in custom-built industrial equipment for parts washing and aqueous cleaning systems. The product portfolio includes Belt Washers, FPI Systems, Drum Washers, Monorail Washers, Dip Systems, Individual Wash Stations, and Conveyance Systems as core product lines. Additionally, the company offers used and remanufactured equipment including Ransohoff and WMM-branded belt washers. Services encompass design, fabrication, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment of industrial cleaning machinery. The company serves aerospace, automotive, food & beverage, general manufacturing, and logistics industries.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Belt Washers
• Drum Washers Industrial washers featuring a rotating drum that holds and tumbles parts through the cleaning process, ensuring all surfaces of parts come into contact with the cleaning solution.
• Monorail Washers Continuous overhead rail or track-based washers that allow seamless flow of objects through the cleaning process, designed for high-volume production lines.
• Dip Systems Tank-based cleaning systems containing liquid solutions tailored to specific processes, including various chemicals, cleaning agents, coatings, or treatments with optional solution agitation and multi-stage configurations.
• Individual Wash Stations Designated cleaning units for smaller-scale tasks, available in tabletop or platform-style configurations with dip-process or handheld spray options and digital controls.
• Conveyance Systems Material handling systems designed to move goods, materials, or products within facilities or between production process stages, available in belt, roller, chain, and monorail configurations with variable sizes and automation options.
• FPI Systems Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) systems used for non-destructive testing (NDT) to detect surface-breaking defects in non-porous materials using fluorescent dye and UV light.
• Remanufactured WMM 18" Belt Washer Refurbished 18-inch belt washer manufactured by Wayne Machine, featuring a 17-foot length, 240-gallon wash tank capacity, 30 GPM wash pump, and 140°F wash temperature.
• Used Ransohoff 18" Belt Washer Pre-owned Ransohoff 18-inch belt washer, 12-foot length unit with 215-gallon wash tank capacity and 95 GPM wash pump capability.

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Midbrook Cleaning & Finishing Equipment: Midbrook manufactures industrial parts washers, aqueous cleaning systems, and conveyor-based cleaning lines for automotive and industrial customers. Its custom-engineered, conveyor-integrated washers are a close analog to Wayne Machine's monorail and belt washer offerings.
• Jenfab Cleaning Solutions: Jenfab designs and manufactures aqueous cleaning systems, belt and drum parts washers, and custom industrial cleaning equipment for automotive, medical, and general industrial customers. It competes head-to-head with Wayne Machine in the small-to-mid-tier custom parts washer market.
• Better Engineering: Better Engineering manufactures industrial parts washers, aqueous cleaning systems, and automated cleaning cells for aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing — the same verticals and product categories as Wayne Machine. Both firms focus on engineered, build-to-order cleaning equipment for industrial customers.
• Cincinnati Industrial Machinery (CIM): CIM builds custom industrial parts washers, monorail cleaning systems, and material handling/conveyance equipment for automotive, aerospace, and heavy equipment manufacturers. The custom-engineering focus, conveyor integration, and target verticals closely mirror Wayne Machine's profile.
• Stoelting Cleaning Equipment (ITW): Stoelting, part of Illinois Tool Works, designs and builds aqueous parts washers, ultrasonic cleaning systems, and industrial cleaning equipment for high-volume production environments. It is a direct competitor in Wayne Machine's belt washer, drum washer, and immersion product lines, with broader resources and an installed base.
• Graymills Corporation: Graymills produces industrial parts washers, aqueous cleaning systems, and related fluid-handling equipment for manufacturing operations. It overlaps with Wayne Machine in aqueous cleaning, dip tanks, and small-batch industrial washing equipment for general manufacturing customers.
• Ransohoff (Cleaning Technologies Group): Ransohoff is one of the most established US manufacturers of aqueous and solvent parts washers (belt, drum, monorail, rotary basket) and is even referenced in Wayne Machine's own used-equipment inventory. The product lines, customer segments, and customization depth overlap almost completely with Wayne Machine's core offering.

Emerging players

• Aqueous Cleaning Technology (ACT): ACT designs and builds custom aqueous cleaning systems, ultrasonic parts washers, and NDT/FPI inspection lines for aerospace, medical, and precision manufacturing customers. It overlaps with Wayne Machine in custom aqueous cleaning and FPI inspection equipment, but at a smaller, more specialized scale.
• Finishing Equipment, Inc. Finishing Equipment builds custom industrial washers, vibratory finishing, and parts cleaning systems for smaller-batch industrial customers. It serves a similar custom-build niche to Wayne Machine but is more concentrated in surface finishing and lower-volume applications.

Broad incumbents

• ITW (Illinois Tool Works) Cleaning Group: ITW is a diversified industrial manufacturer whose cleaning equipment segment (including Stoelting) competes with Wayne Machine in industrial parts washing. As a large incumbent, ITW offers broader product lines, global service, and balance-sheet capacity that no small custom shop can match.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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