About
Meet our Team
Philex Equipment is Dedicated to Engineering Precision for Clean Solutions in Midwest Industries.
Rick Grafton
Founder and CEO
As our founder and CEO, Rick’s leadership and vision have been instrumental in shaping our company’s values and guiding our growth since its inception in 2003.
Susan Grafton
Operations
Susan Grafton keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. As a former Fortune 500 CFO, Susan brings a wealth of financial expertise and organizational prowess to her role.
Parker Stennes
Outside Sales
Parker is the friendly face of Philex Equipment out in the field. With his deep product knowledge and commitment to customer service, Parker is always ready to go the extra mile to ensure our clients’ success.
Garrett Broen
Inside Sales, Marketing
Garrett joined our company in 2022 and quickly demonstrated his knack for strategic thinking, and ability to forge strong client connections.
About
Our Story
Philex Equipment began in 2003 when industry veteran Rick Grafton founded the company with a vision to revolutionize the world of valves and filtration products.
What started as a small operation has since grown into a trusted name in the industry, known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Over the years, we’ve forged partnerships with leading manufacturers like GEMU and Donaldson, enabling us to offer top-of-the-line products and unparalleled expertise to our clients.