What Powder-solutions Group, Inc. does

Powder-solutions Group, Inc. (dba PSI) is a privately held US distributor headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota, founded circa 2006. PSI is the #1 authorized US distributor of the BFM® fitting flexible connector system manufactured by BFM® Fitting in New Zealand. The BFM® system replaces traditional hose-clamp connectors in powder processing applications, using a patented snap-in mechanism that creates an internal seal which tightens under pressure. The system consists of stainless-steel spigots (T304L/T316L, Hastelloy C22) and proprietary Seeflex sleeves available in multiple variants (040E, 020E, 040AS, 060ES, Teflex PTFE, Flexi), supported by accessories including Tool Release safety connectors, TR Lock-Out, Pressure Monitoring, Blanking Caps, Quick Access Ports, FM1 Breathers, Bulk Bag Loader, Corner Connectors, and Weighing Bellows. PSI has completed more than 25,000 installations since 2008 across food, dairy, pharmaceutical, chemical, mineral, pet food, battery/EV, and medical device manufacturers, serving named multinationals including Nestlé, Unilever, Mondelez, Tesla, Pfizer, Dow, and Cargill.

PSI generates revenue through quote-based direct sales (phone, email, contact form) with same-day quoting and shipping across all 50 US states, plus a reseller program for partners. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market combines inside/field sales with engineering-application support, a content-marketing engine (140+ blog posts, webinars, spec sheets, case studies, comparison guides), and trade show presence at Pack Expo, EATS, and the National Safety Council Congress. The product portfolio is certified to 3-A Sanitary Standards, USDA Dairy, FDA, EHEDG, EC, ATEX, and Halal, which functions as the primary moat in regulated end markets. The company is small (1–10 employees), founder-led, with no disclosed outside investors, and has been actively launching new product lines (Bulk Bag Loader, Corner Connector, Weighing Bellows, TR Lock-Out) between 2023 and 2024.

Name

Powder-solutions Group, Inc.

Legal name

Powder-Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://psi-bfm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Powder-solutions Group (PSI) is the #1 US distributor of BFM® patented snap-in flexible connector systems that replace hose-clamp connections in food, dairy, pharmaceutical, chemical, and battery powder processing facilities across all 50 US states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Flexible Connectors

NAICS

Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipe Accessories & Joining Systems (Couplings, Gaskets, Solvent Cement, Fusion Fittings) (IMANADAJ), Industrial Process & Chemical-Resistant Pipe Systems (CPVC/PVDF/PP) (IMANADAF)

Keywords

• Flexible connector systems
• Powder handling equipment
• Snap-in connectors
• Sanitary processing fittings
• Bulk bag loading equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Chanhassen

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. BFM® Fitting Product Sales: PSI generates revenue by selling BFM® flexible connector products (spigots, sleeves, accessories) to powder processing facilities across the U.S. As the #1 US distributor, they sell a wide range of connector types, materials, and accessories including Seeflex connectors, Tool Release options, Kevlar Covers, Breather Bags, Blanking Caps, Bulk Bag Loaders, and Weighing Bellows. Same-day quoting and shipping is offered to maintain short sales cycles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Powder-solutions Group, Inc. (PSI) is the #1 authorized US distributor of BFM® fitting flexible connector systems used in powder processing operations. The offering consists of snap-in connectors (metal spigots plus proprietary Seeflex sleeves), accessories (tool-release safety options, pressure monitoring systems, blanking caps, bulk bag loaders, weighing bellows, breather bags, grounding straps, kevlar covers), and custom fabrication services that replace traditional hose-clamp connections to deliver 100% sealed, dust-tight, CIP-compatible connections for food, dairy, pharmaceutical, chemical, mineral, pet food, and battery materials manufacturers.

Product overview

PSI distributes the BFM® fitting flexible connector system — a modular platform consisting of snap-in connectors (spigots + sleeves) designed to replace traditional hose clamp connectors in powder processing. The core system includes the patented BLUEBAND™ snap-in mechanism providing 100% sealed connections. Sleeve materials include Seeflex variants (040E, 020E, 040AS, 060ES), Teflex PTFE options (NP Black, NP Opaque), and Flexi connectors with stainless steel wire coils (Flexi, Flexi-Light, Flexi-Earthed). Supporting accessories include Tool Release safety options, TR Lock-Out safety system, Pressure Monitoring System, Blanking Caps, Quick Access Ports, FM1 Breather bags, Bulk Bag Loader, Corner Connectors, Weighing Bellows, Rings, Spigots (including Lipped), Tapered Connectors, Kevlar Covers, Grounding Straps, and Custom Fabrication services. The system serves industries including food, dairy, pharmaceutical, chemical, mineral, pet food, and nutrition processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BFM® Fitting System (BLUEBAND™) Revolutionary flexible connector system with a patented snap-in design that eliminates leaks and provides 100% sealed connections for powder processing. Consists of two primary components: metal spigots and flexible sleeves.
• Seeflex 040E Connector Clear ether-based thermoplastic polyurethane alloy sleeve connector. Strong, flexible, with superior wear resistance; ideal for sifters, sieves, feeders, bin discharges, hoppers, and conveyors.
• Seeflex 020E Connector Lightest Seeflex sleeve connector; used for weigh-scale applications and vertical movement, with flexible walls for optical level sensors.
• Seeflex 040AS Anti-Static Connector Semi-transparent Seeflex sleeve with anti-static infusion; designed for applications where static electricity is a concern, with excellent abrasion and chemical resistance.
• Seeflex 060ES Pressure-Resistant Connector Pressure-resistant Seeflex sleeve with internal polyester scrim; designed for overpressure situations up to 1.7 bar continuous pressure.
• Teflex NP Connector (PTFE) Pure PTFE connector capable of running from -73\u00b0C to 300\u00b0C continuous (316\u00b0C short-term), compatible across the full pH scale including caustic and acid products; FDA and EU food-grade compliant.
• Flexi Connectors (Flexi / Flexi-Light / Flexi-Earthed) Ether-based polyurethane sleeves with 316 stainless steel wire coil (standard, lightweight, or earthed). CIP safe with high microbial resistance and mechanical strength; ideal for bag feeders, filling heads, and bulk bag fillers.
• Spigots / Collars (Standard and Lipped) Precision-engineered metal adapters in stainless steel T304L, T316L, or Hastelloy C22 that BFM® connector sleeves snap-fit inside. Slightly tapered design with 89mm total length for exact diameter connections; lipped variant available for specialized requirements.
• Tool Release (TR) Safety Connector Connector option with a firmer snap-band requiring a special tool for removal, preventing hand access near moving parts. Suitable for negative pressure (vacuum) applications.
• TR Lock-Out Safety System Lock-out upgrade for Tool Release connectors; accepts standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access during maintenance.
• Pressure Monitoring System Monitoring system that pumps pressurized air between the connector cuff and spigot to detect connector removal and trigger an alarm or shut off moving equipment. IP65 or ATEX certified.
• Bulk Bag Loader Fully sealed, USDA Dairy accepted inflatable bulk bag loading head. Three-layered design with stainless steel core fully encased in Seeflex ether-based urethane; inflates to create a dust-tight seal on bulk bag necks.
• FM1 Breather Bag 100% polyester needle felt breather bag for venting hoppers and contained vessels; capable of running at high temperatures.
• Blanking Caps / Blanking Bins Strong transparent Seeflex caps used to seal equipment during cleaning or changeover and as sight-glasses/inspection ports to prevent dust emission.
• Quick Access Port Screw-in port added to Seeflex 040E or 060ES connector walls; provides access for metal detector drop-test balls or product samples without interrupting product flow.
• Corner Connector 040E Unique corner connector with 110-degree bend made from clear Seeflex 040E; redirects CIP wash fluid through compact machinery such as sifters or sieves.
• Corner Connector 060ES Uniquely shaped Seeflex 060ES connector with 110-degree bend; pressure-resistant with internal polyester scrim for drainage of CIP fluid.
• Weighing Bellows Connector designed to minimize resistance transfer on weighing equipment using Seeflex 040E material; shape prevents vibration transmission between equipment and residual product build-up.

Quantifiable outcome

• Changeover time reduced to under 30 seconds per connector
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BFM® FittingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPSI is the #1 authorized US distributor of BFM® Fitting's flexible connector product line. BFM® Fitting (based in New Zealand) manufactures the proprietary Seeflex material and patented snap-in connector system. PSI maintains the largest US inventory of BFM® products and offers same-day quoting and shipping. BFM® fittings have been independently tested to meet ATEX, FDA, USDA, 3-A, and EHEDG standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: GEA is a large global manufacturer of process equipment for food, dairy, and pharma, including separators, homogenizers, and powder handling systems; it is a broad incumbent that could potentially integrate connector technology into its own equipment line and disintermediate specialty distributors like PSI.
• Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems: Hosokawa Micron is an established global supplier of powder and particle processing equipment (mills, classifiers, mixers, isolators), serving the same pharmaceutical, chemical, and food powder processors where BFM® fittings are specified as ancillary connection hardware.

Direct peers

• VAC-U-MAX: VAC-U-MAX provides industrial vacuum conveying systems and bulk bag unloaders for powder and bulk solid handling, serving the same regulated processing environments (food, pharma, chemical) where BFM® fittings are deployed.
• Cablevey Conveyors: Cablevey designs enclosed mechanical cable-and-disc conveyors for food, pet food, and ingredient processors, addressing similar powder-handling transfer and contamination-prevention needs that BFM® connectors serve at the connection-point level.
• Flexicon Corporation: Flexicon is a leading US manufacturer of flexible screw conveyors, bulk bag handlers, and other bulk material handling equipment, serving the same food, dairy, pharma, and chemical powder processors that PSI targets with its connector system.
• HammerTek Corporation: HammerTek manufactures the Smart Elbow and other engineered components for pneumatic conveying and powder handling, addressing the same dust-containment and elbow-wear pain points that BFM® fittings solve in powder processing facilities.
• National Bulk Equipment: NBE designs and manufactures bulk material handling and processing equipment including bulk bag unloaders, conveyors, and feeders, serving the same powder-processing facilities that PSI's BFM® connector customers operate.
• Spiroflow Systems: Spiroflow designs and supplies bulk material handling equipment including flexible screw conveyors, aero mechanical conveyors, and bulk bag dischargers, directly overlapping with PSI's food, dairy, and pharmaceutical powder-processing customer base.
• AZO Inc. AZO is a specialist in bulk material handling, pneumatic conveying, and automated ingredient handling systems for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical powder processors, overlapping PSI's customer segments and equipment-connection use cases.

Others

• BFM Global Ltd: BFM Global is the New Zealand-based manufacturer of the BFM® fitting system and PSI's sole principal. It is the upstream supplier whose IP, product roadmap, and proprietary Seeflex material define PSI's entire revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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