Founded in 1980 by Ciaran O'Melia, Cleveland-based OR-TEC manufactures wastewater treatment equipment for municipal, food-processing and industrial facilities. Its systems are designed around individual site conditions, with a particular signature in superfine Blue Whale screens with openings down to 1 millimeter and automated, unattended sludge-dewatering equipment. OR-TEC serves customers across North America and internationally, with U.S.-made stainless-steel equipment and support from its Cleveland team.
Process Wastewater Technologies LLC (PWTech)Formed in 2006 from the wastewater-products business of CDS Technologies, Rosedale-based Process Wastewater Technologies LLC manufactures sludge thickening and dewatering equipment, along with screening systems for combined and sanitary sewer overflows. PWTech’s Volute™ technology is its signature, combining thickening and dewatering in compact, automated equipment used throughout North America. The company manufactures in the United States exclusively with American-produced stainless steel, using no carbon steel.ROSEDALE, MD
Crane Pumps & SystemsCrane Pumps & Systems has been part of the Piqua, Ohio, community since 1965, where it designs and manufactures wastewater equipment under one roof. As a Crane Co. division founded through the 1993 combination of several established pump brands, it serves municipal and commercial customers with solutions for moving difficult wastewater streams. Its patented chopper technology reflects a long-running focus on reducing clogging in demanding applications.PIQUA, OH
E & I CorporationFounded in 1975, E & I Corporation designs and manufactures process equipment for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment systems. The Westerville, Ohio company combines established treatment designs with modern fabrication, including equipment born in the stormwater industry and retrofit solutions that extend the life of existing systems. Its repair and rehabilitation team also supports plants with parts identification and equipment refurbishment across North America and internationally.WESTERVILLE, OH
Jet IncSince 1955, Jet Inc. has designed and manufactured onsite wastewater treatment systems for homes and commercial properties, building its reputation around biological treatment rather than conventional septic tanks. Cleveland-based founder David S. MacLaren patented the company’s original residential aerator while working with his father, and Jet continues that inventive streak with its patented BATA® media and commercial plants for locations beyond sewer lines. A distributor network supports installation, maintenance, and factory training for Jet systems.CLEVELAND, OH