395 Manning Inc.

What 395 Manning Inc. does

395 Manning Inc., operating commercially as Limited Resources and PayBox Timer, is a privately held Canadian hardware manufacturer founded in 2016 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, with an additional distribution warehouse in Hamilton, Ontario and operational presence in Buffalo, New York. The company designs, manufactures, and sells coin and credit card-operated timer hardware that converts residential and commercial appliances into pay-per-use systems. Its customer base consists primarily of SMBs and individuals — landlords of basement apartments and multi-unit residential buildings, laundromat owners, Airbnb and short-term rental hosts, RV parks, campgrounds, student housing facilities, pet grooming operators, and property managers deploying EV and eBike chargers — served across 100+ countries with free worldwide shipping.

The company's core technology centers on dual-timer payment control systems housed in steel enclosures, accepting MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Discover, US and Canadian coins, prepaid codes, and proprietary metal tokens. Devices include Bluetooth connectivity, iOS/Android mobile app support via the PayBox app, over-the-air firmware updates, and operate on both 50Hz and 60Hz grids with 120V-240V voltage compatibility. Products carry CSA and ESA safety certifications and Energy Star compatibility. The core catalog spans a Combination Washer and Dryer PayBox ($449), standalone washer ($499), electric dryer, and gas dryer conversion kits, a shower system ($399), a pet wash unit ($799), an EV Level 2 charger, an eBike charger, and the Universal Pay Box Timer 48 ($699) — a 48-amp universal payment controller compatible with all major EV brands including Tesla. Manufacturing is conducted in-house, including laser cutting, metal stamping, powder coating, and electrical assembly.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales ($399-$799), accessory and replacement-part sales (metal tokens, locks, conversion kits, contactors, water valves), paid technical support subscriptions ($9-$149), and IoT product development consulting services. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the company's own e-commerce websites at limitedresources.us and payboxtimers.com, supplemented by an active reseller/dealer channel and warehouse pickup in Hamilton, Ontario. Credit card processing is handled via Stripe, with direct bank deposit into landlord accounts and no monthly platform fees; transaction fees are borne by tenants rather than property owners. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, and no M&A or restructuring activity, operating as a founder-led small team currently hiring for administrative and video production roles.

Name

395 Manning Inc.

Legal name

Limited Resources Inc.

Website

https://limitedresources.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

395 Manning Inc. (operating as Limited Resources / PayBox Timer) designs and manufactures coin and credit card-operated timer hardware that converts residential and commercial appliances into pay-per-use systems for landlords, laundromats, RV parks, and short-term rental operators across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payment Hardware Systems

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

SIC

Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Settlement, Billing & Roaming (Payments, Tariffs, Clearing) (EUAFAMAI), Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF)

Keywords

• Coin-operated timers
• Payment conversion hardware
• Appliance monetization systems
• EV charger payment systems
• Commercial laundry controls

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: One-time purchase of payment control boxes. Products include washer converters ($499), dryer converters ($449-$499), combination units ($449), shower systems ($399), pet wash ($799), EV chargers ($699), and accessories. Includes 1-year warranty with free part replacement.
2. Transaction Processing: Credit card payments processed through Stripe with per-transaction fees paid by tenants. No monthly fees for property owners. Direct deposit into landlord bank accounts.
3. Technical Support Services: Optional paid technical phone support: 1-hour support ($29), 3-hour installation support ($59), unlimited 1-year support ($149). Video diagnosis and remote assistance.
4. Metal Tokens: Sale of metal tokens in packs of 50 or 100 for theft prevention. Tokens replace quarters to reduce robbery incentives in high-crime areas.
5. IoT Consulting Services: Professional engineering team provides IoT product development services including design reviews, proof of concept, full product development, hardware manufacturing, and deployment scaling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

395 Manning Inc. (operating as Limited Resources / PayBox Timer) designs and manufactures coin and credit card timer hardware along with companion mobile applications that convert passive appliances — washers, dryers, showers, EV chargers, and eBike chargers — into pay-per-use systems. Products feature dual-timer technology, multi-payment acceptance (credit cards, coins, prepaid codes, metal tokens), direct bank deposit via Stripe, and Bluetooth-enabled mobile app control with over-the-air firmware updates. The company targets property managers, landlords, laundromat owners, RV parks, campgrounds, and short-term rental hosts globally.

Product overview

Limited Resources Inc. (also operating as PayBox Timer) offers a portfolio of payment conversion devices that transform passive household and commercial appliances into coin and credit card operated machines. The core products include the Combination Washer and Dryer PayBox (dual-timer unit), standalone conversion kits for washers, electric dryers, and gas dryers, shower control systems, and electric vehicle/bike charging stations. The portfolio spans residential and commercial applications with compatible accessories and replacement parts. All products accept multiple payment methods (credit cards, coins, prepaid codes, metal tokens) and feature over-the-air firmware updates, Bluetooth connectivity, and mobile app support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Power Box: Coin and credit card operated power control device for washers, dryers, and other appliances.
• Water Box

Products and services

• Combination Washer and Dryer PayBox

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% return on investment within first year of installation based on average usage
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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.

• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing integration for credit card transactions. Enables direct deposits to property owner bank accounts. Stripe transaction fees apply per payment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vendapin: Vendapin manufactures coin and card-operated timer systems for washers, dryers, showers, and air compressors — directly overlapping with Limited Resources' core PayBox product line in residential and commercial pay-per-use appliance control.
• PayRange: PayRange offers a mobile payment app and small hardware reader for laundry, vending, and amusement — competing directly with the PayBox mobile app and credit-card reader approach for shared appliance payments.
• KioSoft Technologies: KioSoft provides cashless payment systems for laundry, vending, and amusement machines, offering mobile app and card-reader retrofits that compete directly with Limited Resources' credit-card timer hardware in shared laundry facilities.
• Cantaloupe Systems: Cantaloupe (formerly USA Technologies) provides cashless payment and telemetry solutions for unattended retail, including laundry, with subscription-based software models that compete against Limited Resources' hardware-plus-Stripe model.
• Greenlite Industries: Greenlite manufactures utility submetering systems for multi-tenant residential properties, including water and electricity meters with payment collection — directly comparable to Limited Resources' Water Box shower and Power Box appliance metering products.
• Hamilton Manufacturing: Hamilton Manufacturing produces coin-operated equipment for commercial laundry and car wash, with payment collection hardware that overlaps with Limited Resources' appliance timer products for similar end customers.
• ESD (Energy Service Devices): ESD makes coin-operated and electronic payment systems for laundry equipment and other shared appliances, serving the same North American multi-housing and laundry facility customers as Limited Resources.

Broad incumbents

• ChargePoint: ChargePoint operates one of the largest EV charging networks with integrated payment, software, and hardware — competing broadly with the Universal Timer 48 EV charger product in the credit-card-enabled EV charging payment space.
• Mac-Gray: Mac-Gray (now CSC ServiceWorks) is a large established operator of coin-operated and card-operated laundry facilities across multi-housing — competing with Limited Resources at the multi-unit property manager customer level with broader scale and services.
• Wallbox: Wallbox is a global residential and commercial EV charger manufacturer with integrated payment, app control, and bidirectional charging — competing with Limited Resources' Universal Timer 48 in the residential EV charging payment market with a more complete product suite.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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