Established in Dayton in 1946 as Stanhope Products, Flow Dry Technology makes desiccant components and moisture-control products for automotive, electronics, medical and packaging applications. The company moved into desiccants in 1974 and now combines customer-specific engineering with manufacturing in the United States, Hungary and China. Its PhD-led team developed technologies including OptiClear, a self-regenerating desiccant designed to avoid periodic replacement, and its operations are certified to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards.
IATF 16949:2016 — USA
IATF 16949:2016 — China
IATF 16949:2016 — Hungary
ISO 14001:2015 — USA
ISO 14001:2015 — China
ISO 14001:2015 — Hungary
Flow Dry Technology, IncFounded in Dayton in 1946 as Stanhope Products, Flow Dry Technology makes desiccant components that protect automotive, medical, electronic and packaged products from moisture. The company entered the desiccant market in 1974 and now operates plants in the United States, Hungary and China, pairing a PhD-led research team with custom design, rapid prototyping and injection molding. Its Ohio operation also continues to produce gaskets and other die-cut components, while its global sites hold IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certifications.BROOKVILLE, OH
DST AmericaFrom its Pennsylvania base, DST America manufactures sorption dehumidifiers and engineered humidity-control systems for industrial and commercial use. The company is the American subsidiary of Sweden’s Seibu Giken DST, whose roots reach back to 1985, and its parent group is tied to Seibu Giken’s silica-gel rotor technology, developed in Japan since 1984. DST America also supports its equipment with an in-house engineering and service team reporting more than 35 years of experience.SINKING SPRING, PA
Van Air SystemsSince 1944, Van Air Systems has designed and manufactured compressed-air and natural-gas dehydration equipment in Lake City, Pennsylvania. The company is especially known as the original manufacturer of tabletted absorbent desiccants, developing its own formulas alongside dryers for demanding settings such as dusty industrial plants, blasting sites, and pipelines. Its on-site engineering and manufacturing capabilities support both stationary systems and portable skid-mounted drying equipment.LAKE CITY, PA
Beach Filter Products, IncFounded by Willard C. Beach before 1948, Beach Filter Products makes point-of-use filtration and moisture-control equipment that keeps industrial compressed air, lubricants and storage spaces clean and dry. The Hanover company grew from air brushes and self-locking nuts into a family business with more than 65 years of service, and its aviation roots remain visible in specialty filters used for aircraft systems. Beach serves manufacturing customers worldwide through a network of 100 distributors and more than 500 salespeople.333998HANOVER, PA