What Air & Vacuum Process does

Air & Vacuum Process, Inc. (AVP), founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tomball, Texas, is a privately held value-added distributor and e-commerce platform specializing in compressed air and natural gas dehydration equipment. The company aggregates a multi-brand catalog as an authorized distributor for at least nine OEMs, including Aircel, Van Air Systems, Van Gas Technologies, PureGas, FIAC, Panther/Werther International, Altec Air, COSA Xentaur, and Shawndra. Its core product range spans regenerative desiccant air dryers (including miniature PureGas MDH/VSA units at 0.1 SCFM and Aircel ABP blower purge units to 15,000 SCFM), single-tower deliquescent dryers, refrigerated air dryers (10-30,000 SCFM), explosion-proof Class 1 Div 1 dryers, breathing air purification systems, CO2 adsorbers, natural gas pipeline and instrument gas dryers, rotary screw and silent oil-free air compressors, and supporting consumables (desiccants, filters, drain valves, dew point meters).

The underlying technology rests on established dehydration methods—pressure swing adsorption (PSA), deliquescent drying, and refrigerated drying—with proprietary or value-added control systems such as the Aircel Energy Management System (PLC-controlled demand-based purge cycling) and the seven-stage BHD breathing air purification chain. AVP sells primarily through a 24/7 direct e-commerce storefront, toll-free phone sales with PO account support, and a same-day RFQ system for engineered-to-order systems. Revenue is generated across three streams: equipment sales, replacement parts and consumables, and custom engineered systems, with price points from $65 desiccant pails to over $20,000 industrial rotary screw compressors.

The company serves at least five vertical segments—Research Labs & Universities, Industrial Manufacturing, Oil & Gas/Energy, Rental Fleets & Mobile Contractors, and Medical/Healthcare—across the United States, with no disclosed international operations. The team claims 50+ years of combined dehydration expertise and positions itself on consultative technical sales, same-day quote turnaround, and domain specialization rather than price competition or proprietary technology leadership.

Name

Air & Vacuum Process

Legal name

Air & Vacuum Process, Inc.

Website

https://airvacuumprocess.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Air & Vacuum Process (AVP) is a Texas-based value-added distributor and e-commerce platform that aggregates multi-brand compressed air and natural gas dehydration equipment for industrial, oil & gas, laboratory, and medical customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tomball

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Direct sales of compressed air dryers, air compressors, natural gas dehydrators, filters, drain valves, and accessories through e-commerce catalog. Products range from miniature laboratory dryers ($1,349) to large industrial systems (up to $20,000+).
2. Replacement Parts & Consumables: Ongoing sales of dryer parts (Van Air, Aircel, Altec/Puregas), compressor parts (FIAC, Panther, Werther), desiccants (Dry-O-Lite, SP, 10BF, activated alumina, molecular sieve, silica gel), and filter elements.
3. Custom/Engineered Systems: Custom-designed compressed air dryer solutions for difficult applications including high-pressure, classified areas, offshore, specialty natural gas, biogas, and landfill gas applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Air & Vacuum Process (AVP) is a value-added distributor of compressed air and natural gas dehydration equipment, parts, and consumables. The company sells regenerative desiccant dryers, refrigerated air dryers, single-tower deliquescent dryers, breathing air systems, air compressors, desiccants, filters, drain valves, and dew point meters through an e-commerce storefront with phone and PO ordering. AVP carries multiple OEM brands including Aircel, Van Air Systems, FIAC, PureGas, Panther, Altec Air, Van Gas Technologies, COSA Xentaur, and Shawndra, serving industrial, oil & gas, laboratory, and healthcare customers across the United States.

Product overview

Air & Vacuum Process (AVP) is an industrial equipment distributor and e-commerce platform specializing in compressed air and natural gas dehydration systems. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of complementary products organized into core equipment categories: regenerative desiccant air dryers (Aircel AHLD E-Series, Aircel ABP Series blower purge dryers, Aircel AEHD externally heated dryers, PureGas MDH/VSA miniature dryers, Altec Air HR Series, Van Air HLSXA explosion proof dryers), single-tower deliquescent dryers (Van Air D-Series, Blast Pak Pro, Dry Pak Pro), refrigerated air dryers (Aircel VF, DHT, RTM series), and breathing air systems (Aircel BHD Series). For natural gas applications, AVP provides pipeline dryers (Van Gas PLD Series), instrument gas dryers, fuel gas dryers, regenerative natural gas dryers (HLSXG Series), and the Gas Pak Pro portable system. The company also distributes air compressors including Panther Silent compressors (30-44 dB/A noise levels), Panther Oil-Free compressors, and FIAC Silver rotary screw compressors (3-50 HP). Supporting products include desiccants (Dry-O-Lite, SP, 10BF, 4UF, activated alumina, molecular sieve, silica gel), Shawndra R & P Series filters, automatic drain valves, dew point meters, aftercoolers, and CO2 adsorbers. AVP operates as a value-added reseller for multiple OEM brands including Van Air Systems, Aircel, PureGas, Altec Air, Van Gas Technologies, Panther, FIAC, Werther, COSA Xentaur, and Shawndra, selling primarily through its e-commerce platform with phone and PO order support.

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Products and services

• Regenerative Compressed Air Dryers Dual-tower and single-tower regenerative desiccant air dryers that remove moisture from compressed air using desiccant beds, achieving dew points from -40°F to -100°F. Sold to industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and large-scale compressed air operators.
• Refrigerated Air Dryers Refrigerated compressed air dryers from Aircel covering 10-30,000 SCFM flows, including non-cycling, high inlet temperature, and cycling units for general industrial plant air applications.
• Single-Tower Deliquescent Air Dryers (Van Air D-Series) Single-tower deliquescent air dryers that automatically provide dew points approximately 20°F lower than inlet temperature. No power or moving parts required, suitable for dirty and hazardous environments and industrial plant air.
• Breathing Air Purification Systems (BHD Series) Fully automatic dual tower breathing air systems (50-600 SCFM) that purify compressed air to breathable standards by removing dust, dirt, water, oil, hydrocarbon vapor, and carbon monoxide for OSHA/CSA compliant applications.
• Explosion-Proof Air Dryers (HLSXA) Explosion-proof regenerative desiccant compressed air dryers rated for Class 1 Division 1 Groups C & D hazardous areas, with flow capacities of 55-800 SCFM at 100 PSIG.
• Natural Gas Pipeline Dryers (Van Gas PLD Series) Single-tower deliquescent pipeline dryers for natural gas dehydration with flow capacities up to 64 MMCFD, rated for 280-1440 PSIG working pressures, used at wellheads and pipeline gathering systems.
• Natural Gas Regenerative Dryers (HLSXG Series) Explosion-proof regenerative desiccant natural gas dryers delivering -40°F pressure dew point, designed for Class 1 Division 1 Groups C & D hazardous areas, with 55-800 SCFM capacity for oil & gas operations.
• Instrument Gas Dryers Instrument gas dryers for removing water vapor from natural gas to prevent liquid water and ice formation in pneumatic controls near wellheads, using color-indicating silica gel.
• Fuel Gas Dryers Fuel gas dehydration and filtration systems for gas-fired production equipment, protecting engines and turbines from wet gas damage at remote wellsite and processing locations.
• Panther Silent Air Compressors Ultra silent oil-free air compressors by Werther International with noise levels as low as 30 dB/A, suitable for healthcare, medical, scientific, and laboratory applications including OEM equipment integration.
• FIAC Silver Rotary Screw Air Compressors Rotary screw air compressors with encapsulated air end design, 3-50 HP range, featuring TEFC high efficiency motors, WYE Delta starters, and integrated refrigerated air dryer options for industrial applications.
• Panther Oil-Free Mini Air Compressors Oil-less air compressors by Werther International suitable for laboratory, automation, medical, clean room, gas generation, and food and beverage applications requiring oil-free air.
• Desiccants for Air and Gas Drying Bulk desiccants including Dry-O-Lite/GasDry Prime (sodium chloride), SP/GasDry Peak (calcium chloride), 10BF/GasDry Max (lithium chloride), Ultimate 4UF, activated alumina, molecular sieve, silica gel, and ceramic bead support for use in both compressed air and natural gas dehydration systems.
• Shawndra R & P Series Gas Filters ASME code pressure filter vessels for air and gas filtration up to 1480 PSIG, available in enameled carbon steel and 304 stainless steel with coalescing filter options.
• Portable Deliquescent Air Dryer Packages (Blast Pak Pro / Dry Pak Pro) Portable single-tower deliquescent drying packages with integrated aftercoolers, pre-assembled on forklift skids for mobile blasting and painting applications. Includes Blast Pak Pro (250-1600 SCFM) and Dry Pak Pro (150-185 SCFM) with no power or moving parts required.
• Gas Pak Pro Portable Natural Gas Drying System All-in-one portable natural gas dehydration system with complete PLD skid package, featuring OSHA platform and dual swing safety gate for safe desiccant refilling at remote wellsite locations.
• CO2 Adsorbers Carbon dioxide adsorber-dryers (fractional to 11.3 SCFM) using 13X molecular sieve for PSA adsorption, providing CO2 levels less than 1 PPM and H2O content less than 1 PPM for analytical and laboratory instrumentation.
• Automatic Drain Valves Automatic drain valves including zero-loss pneumatic drains, motorized timed ball valves, and solenoid timer controlled valves for removing condensate from compressed air systems.
• Compressor Aftercoolers Air-cooled and water-cooled aftercoolers for cooling hot compressed air from compressors, including Van Air and IPAC models, sold as complementary equipment to air dryers and compressors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dew points from -40°F to -100°F pressure dew point achievable with regenerative desiccant dryers
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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIACcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of FIAC rotary screw air compressors including Silver series tank-mounted and base-mounted models ranging from 3HP to 50HP. FIAC compressors integrate with Aircel refrigerated air dryers for complete compressed air systems.
• Panther / Werther InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Panther (Werther International) ultra-silent oil-free air compressors and compressor/dryer packages. Products include laboratory-grade silent compressors with noise levels from 30-74 dB/A for medical, scientific, and precision applications.
• AircelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Aircel refrigerated air dryers, regenerative desiccant dryers, blower purge dryers, externally heated dryers, and breathing air systems. Products range from 10 to 30,000 SCFM with various configurations.
• Van Air SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Van Air Systems desiccant products including Dry-O-Lite, SP, 10BF deliquescent desiccants, D-series single-tower dryers, and accessory products. Van Air is the original manufacturer of deliquescent desiccants with over 65 years of experience.
• Van Gas TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Van Gas Technologies natural gas dehydration products including PLD pipeline dryers, instrument gas dryers, fuel gas dryers, HLSXG regenerative gas dryers, and Shawndra filter vessels for natural gas and compressed air applications.
• PureGascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of PureGas miniature regenerative desiccant air dryers including MDH series (0.1-3.2 SCFM) and VSA series (2.8-12 SCFM) for laboratory and point-of-use applications with dew points to -100°F.
• COSA XentaurminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of COSA Xentaur dew point meters and instruments for monitoring moisture levels in compressed air and natural gas systems.
• ShawndraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Shawndra R and P series ASME-coded pressure filter vessels for air and gas filtration at pressures up to 1480 psig with flow capacities to 200,000 SCFM.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• FS-Curtis: Manufacturer of air compressors and air treatment equipment with a North American focus. Overlaps with AVP's FIAC compressor line and offers competing dryers and filtration for industrial compressed air applications.

Broad incumbents

• SPX Flow: Industrial equipment provider with compressed air treatment offerings including dryers, filters, and condensate management solutions. Competes with AVP in serving industrial customers requiring dehydration equipment.
• Hankison (Parker Hannifin): Established brand of compressed air dryers and filtration now part of Parker Hannifin's Industrial Gas Filtration division. Offers refrigerated and desiccant dryers across the same capacity ranges (small point-of-use to large industrial) as AVP's portfolio.
• Van Air Systems: Original manufacturer of deliquescent desiccants (Dry-O-Lite, SP, 10BF) and a key OEM supplier that AVP distributes. Van Air offers the same dehydration technologies AVP resells, but directly to end customers, making it both a partner and competitor.
• Kaeser Compressors: Major manufacturer of rotary screw and reciprocating compressors plus integrated air treatment equipment including dryers and filters. Overlaps with AVP's FIAC and Panther compressor offerings plus dehydration systems for industrial customers.
• Aircel: Manufacturer of refrigerated and regenerative desiccant air dryers and breathing air systems (BHD Series) that AVP distributes. Direct manufacturer relationship makes Aircel both a primary supplier partner and a competitive threat to AVP's dehydration equipment sales.
• Atlas Copco: Global leader in compressors and compressed air treatment including desiccant dryers, refrigerated dryers, filters, and integrated solutions. Competes with AVP at the industrial scale and offers direct sales that can disintermediate smaller distributors.
• Quincy Compressor: Established manufacturer of reciprocating and rotary screw air compressors plus air treatment accessories including dryers and filters. Comparable in serving industrial customers with combined compression and dehydration solutions.

Direct peers

• Pneumatech: Specialized manufacturer and global supplier of compressed air treatment equipment including desiccant dryers, refrigerated dryers, filters, and condensate management. Directly competes with AVP's core product portfolio in industrial air drying applications.

Emerging players

• Donaldson Company: Manufacturer of compressed air and gas filtration systems with growing presence in air treatment including desiccant and refrigerated drying technologies. Comparable in serving industrial customers with moisture removal and filtration needs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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