Verified Nov 2026
Other
·
Shoreview, Minnesota
·
Since 1888
Binks is a United States manufacturer of spray finishing and dispensing equipment, including spray guns, mixing and metering systems, automotive refinishing equipment, and powder coating systems. The company is headquartered in Shoreview, Minnesota, was founded in 1888, and has an estimated 200-500 employees. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, industrial equipment, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage sectors. In 2026, the company reported a transition of its powder business to a facility in Kierspe, Germany, following the completion of a first installation there.
Binks at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1888
Headquarters
Shoreview, Minnesota
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 9001
Import activity
104
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
104
Named foreign suppliers
18
Top origins
Taiwan · United Kingdom · China · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Binks.
What this tells a buyer
The company reported in September 2026 that it would exit its spray foam contractor equipment business.
Binks holds AS9100, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001 certifications and operates a 120,000-square-foot Global Controls Center of Excellence in Shoreview.
Binks is privately held, with an estimated annual revenue band of $100-250 million, and it consolidated its sub-brands DeVilbiss and Ransburg under its own name.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
138 years in operation (founded 1888).
Holds AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Binks is a United States manufacturer of spray finishing and dispensing equipment, including spray guns, mixing and metering systems, automotive refinishing equipment, and powder coating systems. The company is headquartered in Shoreview, Minnesota, was founded in 1888, and has an estimated 200-500 employees. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, industrial equipment, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage sectors. In 2026, the company reported a transition of its powder business to a facility in Kierspe, Germany, following the completion of a first installation there.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1888 |
Headquarters | Shoreview, Minnesota |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 |
What Binks makes
Binks holds AS9100, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001 certifications and operates a 120,000-square-foot Global Controls Center of Excellence in Shoreview.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, CNC Machining, Machining, Coating, Forged, Steel (source: binks.com).
Certifications
Binks is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
The company reported in September 2026 that it would exit its spray foam contractor equipment business. US customs bill-of-lading records list 104 inbound shipments across 18 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · United Kingdom · China · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-10-25 — Binks Finishing System Project | Air Power (airpower-usa.com)
2026-09-21 — TLCA start partnership met Binks voor lakapplicatie (tlca.be)
2026-09-09 — Binks Announces Exit from Spray Foam Contractor Equipment Business | SprayFoam Magazine News - SprayFoamMagazine.com (sprayfoammagazine.com)
2026-06-16 — The Ransburg by team in Kierspe, Germany is proud to mark a major milestone in the transition of our powder business to this facility with the completion of our first installation. | Binks (linkedin.com)
2025-12-16 — Ransburg has welcomed the MS product line into our portfolio. With this integration, the full range of MS powder equipment is now available under the Ransburg name—reflecting our continued commitment to delivering … | Binks (linkedin.com)
2025-12-11 — Kierspe is officially our new production site for powder coating solutions! | Binks (linkedin.com)
Facilities
Binks is headquartered in Shoreview, Minnesota. Public sources also reference these locations:
Shoreview, Minnesota — prnewswire.com
Company details
Binks is privately held, with an estimated annual revenue band of $100-250 million, and it consolidated its sub-brands DeVilbiss and Ransburg under its own name. Binks was founded in 1888, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Shoreview, Minnesota. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 138 years in operation (founded 1888). Holds AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Binks do?
Binks is a United States manufacturer of spray finishing and dispensing equipment, including spray guns, mixing and metering systems, automotive refinishing equipment, and powder coating systems. The company is headquartered in Shoreview, Minnesota, was founded in 1888, and has an estimated 200-500 employees. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, industrial equipment, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage sectors. In 2026, the company reported a transition of its powder business to a facility in Kierspe, Germany, following the completion of a first installation there.
Where is Binks headquartered?
Binks is headquartered in Shoreview, Minnesota (3760 Victoria St N, Shoreview, Minnesota, 55126-2924).
When was Binks founded?
Binks was founded in 1888.
How big is Binks?
Binks has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Binks hold?
Binks lists AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Binks import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 104 inbound shipments for Binks, with top origins including Taiwan · United Kingdom · China · Germany.
Related suppliers
Explore other suppliers in the LightSource directory:
Last verified Nov 2026. Is this your company? Request a correction.
Location & contact
Evaluating suppliers like these?
This profile comes from a public-data sample of around 1,000 companies. Book a demo to see the full LightSource marketplace and supplier discovery platform — 1M+ credible suppliers, with AI-run sourcing events.