Kresco Solutions inc.

Name

Kresco Solutions inc.

Legal name

Kresco Solutions Inc.

Website

https://krescosolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Surface Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL)

Keywords

• Sandblasting equipment
• Surface treatment systems
• Solvent distillation
• Dust collection systems
• Industrial painting booths

Headquarters

HQ city

Mascouche

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of surface treatment equipment including sandblasting cabinets, sandblast booths, automated systems, portable sandblasters, paint booths, powder coating equipment, industrial washers, dust collectors, and solvent recyclers
2. Parts & Consumables: Sale of replacement parts including abrasive media (aluminum oxide, glass beads, steel grits, steel shots, plastic media, garnet, organic media), safety equipment, sandblast guns, nozzles, gloves, window shields, filtering cartridges, hoses, and sludge bags
3. Installation & Equipment Startup Services: Turnkey installation, startup and training, and onsite supervision services for equipment implementation
4. Engineering & Fabrication Services: Contract manufacturing and private labels, custom design and fabrication, process testing and development, and retrofits and upgrades
5. Customer Support Services: Preventive maintenance programs, equipment repair, and technical support and troubleshooting services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kresco Solutions Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells industrial surface treatment equipment, including sandblasting cabinets, booths, automated systems and portable units, paint booths and powder coating systems, industrial washers, dust collectors, and solvent distillation/recycling systems. The company also provides turnkey installation, startup training, custom engineering and fabrication, and ongoing maintenance services to industrial customers across aerospace, military, automotive, shipyard, and other heavy-industry sectors in North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ISTblast: Brand for sandblasting equipment and products, formerly under International Surface Technologies.
• Canablast
• ISTpure
• IST

Products and services

• Sandblast Cabinets Enclosed cabinets for precision sandblasting operations where operators work through protective arm openings, suitable for delicate finishing and small-to-medium parts.
• Sandblast Booths Large enclosed rooms for industrial sandblasting where operators in safety equipment can move freely around workpieces, featuring negative air pressure containment.
• Automated Sandblasting Systems Computer-controlled and PLC-monitored sandblasting systems for consistent, high-volume production including robotic arms, rotary heads, and conveyor systems.
• Portable Sandblasters Mobile sandblasting units (blast pots) for on-site surface treatment applications, designed for various industrial environments and job-site requirements.
• Paint Booths Enclosed spray painting environments with ventilation and filtration for controlled coating applications.
• Powder Coating Booths Specialized booths for electrostatic powder coating application with recovery systems for unused powder.
• Powder Coating Ovens Curing ovens for heat-setting powder coatings on treated surfaces.
• Air Makeup Units (AMU) Ventilation systems that replace exhausted air in paint booths and finishing areas.
• Parts Washers Manual and automated washing systems for cleaning industrial parts using solvents or aqueous solutions.
• Ultrasonic Cleaning Tanks High-frequency sound wave cleaning systems for precision cleaning of delicate components and hard-to-reach areas.
• Paint Spray Gun Washers Specialized washers for cleaning paint application equipment including spray guns and associated components.
• Solvent Pail Washers Equipment for cleaning solvent containers and pails for reuse.
• Dust Collectors Filtration systems for capturing dust and particulate matter generated during sandblasting and finishing operations, available in baghouse and cartridge configurations.
• Batch-Type Solvent Distillers Solvent recycling systems with batch processing tanks available in 8, 16, 32, 48, and 64-gallon capacities for reclaiming waste cleaning solvents.
• Continuous-Flow Solvent Distillers High-capacity solvent recovery systems custom-fabricated for production volumes up to 100 gallons per hour.
• Installation & Equipment Startup Services Turnkey installation, startup and training, and onsite supervision services for equipment implementation at customer sites.
• Research & Development Services Products development, continuous improvement, and innovation services supporting customers' process and equipment needs.
• Customer Support Services Preventive maintenance programs, equipment repair, technical support and troubleshooting, warranty support, and return/refund handling for Kresco and IST equipment owners.
• Engineering & Fabrication Services Contract manufacturing and private labels, custom design and fabrication, process testing and development, and retrofits and upgrades for customer-specific equipment needs.
• Abrasive Media Parts Line Abrasive media consumables including aluminum oxide, glass beads, steel grits, steel shots, plastic media, garnet, and organic media for sandblasting operations.
• Safety Equipment Parts Line Safety equipment including sandblast suits, supplied air filtration and monitoring (SAR), powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR), and sandblasting, painting, and welding respirators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce new solvent purchases by up to 90%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Surface Technologies (IST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2024In May 2024, Kresco Solutions Inc. successfully completed the acquisition of International Surface Technologies (IST) and its brands. IST was a leading designer and manufacturer of surface treatment equipment and solvent distillation systems. The acquisition reinforces Kresco's position as a leader in design and manufacturing of surface treatment equipment and solvent distillation systems. IST's product lines including sandblasting equipment, solvent recyclers, and paint booths continue under the Kresco brand. Kresco was founded in 2023 by former IST employees, designers, and executives who have deep-rooted understanding of IST's equipment designs and technologies. Kresco will continue to provide ongoing support to IST equipment owners including replacement parts, consumables, and technical assistance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Finish Thompson: Manufacturer of industrial parts washers and solvent recycling/distillation systems. Direct overlap with Kresco's ISTpure solvent recycler and parts washer product lines.

Direct peers

• Guyson Corporation: US manufacturer of blast finishing, ultrasonic cleaning, and aqueous parts washing equipment. Overlaps with Kresco's sandblasting and industrial washer product lines serving industrial customers.
• Wheelabrator Group: Major surface preparation equipment manufacturer offering shot blasting, airblast, and wheelblast systems to aerospace, automotive, and heavy industry. Directly comparable technology stack and customer verticals.
• Airblast: Designs and builds blast rooms, blast cabinets, and portable blasting equipment, plus abrasive media and dust collection. Comparable end-to-end surface preparation offering for industrial customers.
• Rösler Oberflächentechnik: Global supplier of surface finishing solutions including shot blasting, vibratory finishing, and mass finishing equipment. Comparable aerospace/automotive customer base and turnkey installation capabilities.
• Empire Abrasive Equipment: Manufacturer of abrasive blast cabinets, blast rooms, and automated blasting systems for industrial finishing. Comparable product portfolio and aerospace/automotive customer segments to Kresco.
• Clemco Industries: US-based manufacturer of abrasive blasting equipment including blast machines, cabinets, and protective gear. Closely comparable to Kresco's sandblasting product lines and distributor-served industrial customer base.
• Pangborn (Vesuvius): Global leader in shot blasting, airblast, and wheelblast surface preparation equipment for aerospace, automotive, and foundry customers. Larger incumbent with comparable technology and similar vertical focus.
• BlastOne International: Global manufacturer and distributor of abrasive blasting equipment, blast rooms, and surface preparation consumables. Directly competes with Kresco across sandblasting cabinets, booths, portable units, and dust collection for industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Distran (Donaldson Torit): Large industrial filtration manufacturer whose Torit brand sells dust collectors used in abrasive blasting and finishing operations. Overlaps with Kresco's dust collector product line but offers a much broader filtration portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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