Paint Manufacturing Industry

 

PAINT THAT COLORS THE WORLD, CLEANLY

 

Paint manufacturing facilities generate large quantities of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. This waste includes equipment cleaning wastewater and waste solvent, filter cartridges, off-spec paint spills, leftover containers, and pigment dusts from air pollution control equipment.

CECO Environmental meets the needs and addresses the challenges of the paint manufacturing industry with clean, safe, and efficient products and solutions within our CECO family of brands shown below.

Adwest

Founded in 1988 and integrated into the CECO Environmental family in 2012, Adwest is a global leader in thermal and catalytic oxidation solutions for reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and odorous emissions. With over 1,200 installations worldwide, we deliver efficient, cost-effective air abatement systems across industries including chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, flexible packaging, and food manufacturing.

Compass Water Solutions

Compass Water Solutions® provides advanced water treatment systems for marine, offshore, chemical, and industrial sectors, backed by 50+ years of expertise in oily-water separation and reverse osmosis. Compass® is supported by factory-trained representatives worldwide and delivers seamless installation, operation, and compliance. The acquisition enhances access to a growing industrial water market, with strong potential in oily-water and seawater RO applications.

EIS

EIS provides cost-effective air pollution control systems for industrial VOC, odor, and acid gas abatement. Acquired by CECO Environmental in 2020, our UK-based team delivers turnkey solutions—such as thermal oxidizers, concentrators, and scrubbers—customized for compliance and performance. Our “whole of life” approach blends engineering expertise with localized service worldwide.

Flex-Kleen

Flex-Kleen has been a global leader in industrial dust collection and air pollution control for over six decades. We have installed over 80,000 systems worldwide and joined the CECO Environmental family in 2008. Our durable, high-performance solutions are custom-engineered for corrosive, combustible, and high-temperature environments across industries like chemicals, food, and plastics.

General Rubber

General Rubber Corporation is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions and field services for industrial applications. With a product range spanning from 1” to 144”, they deliver innovative solutions for complex projects. We specialize in large-scale infrastructure components, such as 72” 9500-XL pinch and check valves for stormwater systems. Known for our expertise and versatility, General Rubber prides itself on handling projects "from the simple to the simply amazing."

Kirk & Blum

Kirk & Blum is one of the largest and most experienced custom sheet metal and industrial ventilation fabricators in the United States. Since 1907, Kirk & Blum has been a trusted leader in designing, fabricating, and installing dust, fume, and mist control systems. With turnkey capabilities, they provide custom-engineered solutions, from initial design to installation, ensuring optimal efficiency and compliance with environmental standards. Whether it’s a small retrofit or a large-scale industrial project, Kirk & Blum has the expertise and resources to support projects of all sizes.

Peerless Separation & Filtration

Peerless Separation & Filtration is a global leader in advanced separation technologies, serving oil, gas, power, and petrochemical industries. With nearly a century of expertise, Peerless specializes in designing and delivering high-efficiency process-separation and filtration systems for gas-processing applications. From gas coalescers to multi-cyclone separators and filter separators, Peerless offers innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Peerless Water

Peerless Water delivers efficient, customized water and wastewater treatment systems for both onshore and offshore industrial applications, combining decades of engineering expertise with deep market knowledge. Our compact, reliable packages support the treatment of produced water, industrial wastewater, sewage, and potable water, tailored to meet critical infrastructure needs. Backed by a global footprint of fabrication partners, we ensure each system reflects our commitment to quality, innovation, and cost-effectiveness.