SPATCO Energy Solutions

What SPATCO Energy Solutions does

SPATCO Energy Solutions is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based, Kian Capital-backed provider of liquid handling and fueling infrastructure serving retail petroleum (convenience stores), commercial/fleet operators, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) customers, industrial liquid handlers, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging sites across 15 U.S. states plus Canada. Founded in the 1930s as Southern Pump & Tank Company, the company has built a single-source operating model spanning equipment distribution (Wayne, OPW, Veeder-Root, Franklin Fueling), turnkey installation and construction, 24/7 certified technician service, environmental compliance, parts e-commerce, and EV infrastructure deployment through 38 offices and a 1,000+ authorized service contractor network.

The company's technical stack combines proprietary technology — including patented tank cleaning and fuel restoration, EPA-approved Dri-sump laser leak detection, and the DFS DX Connected Solutions Platform on Microsoft Azure for IoT fuel monitoring — with $9 million of DEF inventory and a Winston-Salem Technical Training Center that certifies technicians on Veeder-Root, Verifone Commander, and Wayne systems. SPATCO manufactures DEF equipment through its Blue1 division in Greenville, South Carolina, and operates sub-brands including SPATCO Compliance and Tank Clean Solutions.

Revenue is generated across five streams: one-time equipment and product sales, professional services for installation and construction, 24/7 service and maintenance contracts, e-commerce parts sales, and EV charging turnkey projects. Following a $230 million continuation fund recapitalization by Kian Capital in July 2024, SPATCO has pursued an aggressive acquisition strategy, completing six deals through June 2026 spanning petroleum equipment distribution, electrical contracting, and environmental services — scaling headcount past 700 and expanding geographically into Texas, the Midwest, and the Mid-Atlantic.

Name

SPATCO Energy Solutions

Legal name

SPATCO Energy Solutions

Website

https://spatco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

SPATCO Energy Solutions is a Charlotte-based, Kian Capital-backed provider of fueling infrastructure, DEF systems, and EV charging equipment and services to retail petroleum, commercial fleet, and industrial customers across 15 U.S. states plus Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fueling Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Convenience Retail & Foodservice at Forecourts (C-Store/QSR) (EUALAIAE)

Keywords

• Petroleum equipment supply
• DEF dispensing systems
• EV charging installation
• Tank compliance testing
• Fuel system maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices39 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Product Sales: Sale of petroleum dispensing equipment, fuel monitoring systems, DEF storage and dispensing systems, underground and above ground tanks, piping, and accessories from top industry manufacturers including Wayne, OPW, Veeder-Root, Franklin Fueling, and others.
2. Service and Maintenance: 24/7 technical services including maintenance, repair, meter calibrations, tank cleaning, and compliance testing. Well-stocked service vehicles with certified technicians responding to customer sites.
3. Installation and Construction: Turnkey installation and construction services including design and build capabilities, electrical services, and project management for petroleum, DEF, and EV charging infrastructure.
4. Parts and Accessories: E-commerce sales of replacement parts, accessories, and consumables with over $9 million of inventory and direct shipping to customers.
5. EV Charging Solutions: Turn-key EV charging station construction, installation, and service including consulting, design, hardware procurement, construction, and ongoing maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SPATCO Energy Solutions is a single-source provider of liquid handling equipment, infrastructure, and services for the petroleum, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), EV charging, environmental, and industrial sectors. The company distributes and installs fuel dispensers, storage tanks, monitoring systems, and DEF equipment from leading manufacturers, while providing turnkey installation, 24/7 technical service, environmental compliance testing, patented tank cleaning, and an e-commerce parts store. Customers include retail fuel sites, commercial fleets, truck stops, industrial facilities, and EV charging operators across 15 states served through 38 branch offices and 1000+ authorized service contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue1: DEF equipment and petroleum equipment manufacturing division, headquartered in Greenville, SC
• SPATCO Compliance
• Tank Clean Solutions

Products and services

• Petroleum Equipment and Infrastructure Solutions Sale, installation, and service of fuel dispensers, above-ground and underground storage tanks, fuel monitoring systems, POS systems, lighting, and canopy equipment from manufacturers including Wayne, OPW, Veeder-Root, Franklin Fueling, and others for retail C-stores and commercial fuel sites.
• DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Storage and Dispensing Systems Complete DEF systems including mini-bulk and bulk enclosures, stand-alone tanks, dispensers, tote systems, portable tank systems, transfer skid systems, pumps, piping, parts, and accessories for retail and commercial sites serving truck stops, cardlocks, agriculture, construction, and fleet operations. Backed by $9 million in DEF inventory for rapid turnaround.
• EV Charging Infrastructure Solutions Turnkey EV charging station construction, installation, and ongoing service including consulting, design, electrical upgrades, hardware procurement, permitting, ROI analysis, and maintenance for convenience stores, commercial fleets, and property managers deploying EV charging infrastructure.
• Industrial Liquid Handling Systems Pumps, meters, tanks, and custom turnkey system design for storing, pumping, mixing, and metering liquids for manufacturing facilities, chemical plants, paper mills, metal plating, and food processing operations.
• SPATCO Compliance (Environmental Compliance Testing) UST compliance testing including EPA 40 CFR 280 inspections, Dri-sump containment-tightness testing using laser and aerosol fog technology with 0.05 gph accuracy in 60 seconds, Phase I/II ESA, leak detection, and inspection compliance for fuel system operators.
• Tank Clean Solutions (Fuel Restoration and Tank Cleaning) Patented tank cleaning and fuel polishing service that removes contamination and free water from underground fuel storage tanks, restores contaminated fuel, and remediates phase separation while restoring 100% of usable fuel without site shutdown.
• Technical Services and Maintenance 24/7 field service including maintenance, repair, meter calibrations, tank cleaning, and compliance testing delivered by certified technicians with well-stocked service vehicles to minimize customer downtime.
• Installation and Construction Services Turnkey installation and construction services including design and build, electrical services, and project management for petroleum, DEF, and EV charging infrastructure projects.
• Parts and Accessories Online Store Self-serve e-commerce platform for replacement parts, accessories, and consumables from top industry manufacturers, with over $9 million of inventory and direct shipping to customers 24/7.

Quantifiable outcome

• Potential annual savings of $45,720 from meter calibration optimizing accuracy and minimizing fuel loss (based on $2.20/gallon, 250,000 gallons/month, 8 cubic inches average loss)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ChargerHelpcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2025Strategic partnership to tackle the EV industry's biggest problem: charger uptime. Combines SPATCO's construction and installation capabilities with ChargerHelp's maintenance expertise to provide improved EV charging maintenance solutions amid new regulations and federal funding uncertainties.
• GRUBBRRsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGRUBBRR provides the software for SPATCO's DX Market self-ordering solution integrated into DFS Anthem UX dispensers, enabling fuel retailers to offer customizable promotions, upsell opportunities with video and static content, and convenient ordering while pumping gas.
• Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS)supportingTechnology or IntegrationDover Fueling Solutions provides the DFS DX Connected Solutions Platform and Wayne fuel dispensers that SPATCO installs and services. SPATCO is a distributor for DFS products including Wayne, Gasboy, and OPW equipment.
• Top Industry ManufacturerssupportingTechnology or IntegrationVerified distributor for major industry manufacturers including OPW, Wayne, Husky, Veeder Root, Morrison Bros., PetroClear, Cim-Tek, Verifone, Irpco, FE Petro, Franklin Fueling, and others.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• ChargePoint: Large EV charging network operator and hardware provider. Competes with SPATCO's EV charging installation and service offering at the c-store and fleet site level.

Broad incumbents

• Clean Harbors: National environmental services and waste management company with UST and compliance capabilities that overlap SPATCO's environmental services segment, though at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Dover Fueling Solutions: Parent of Wayne, OPW, and Gasboy; major SPATCO distribution partner that also provides direct solutions to large fuel retailers. Competes at the upper end via direct customer relationships.
• Franklin Fueling Systems: Manufacturer of fueling systems and tank monitoring products distributed and serviced by SPATCO; a long-standing partner with overlapping customer base in commercial fueling.
• Gilbarco Veeder-Root (Danaher): Major OEM of fuel dispensers, point-of-sale systems, and tank gauges with direct service operations. Both a SPATCO OEM partner and a competitor via direct service offerings.

Direct peers

• Tanknology: National UST compliance testing, tank inspection, and environmental services provider with direct overlap to SPATCO's environmental services segment and SPATCO Compliance brand.
• Petroleum Service Group (PSG): One of the largest independent petroleum equipment, service, and construction companies in the US, directly competing with SPATCO across c-store, fleet, and commercial petroleum installations. Closest comparable by business model, geographic reach, and customer profile.
• Bennett Pump: Manufacturer and supplier of fuel dispensers, retail automation, and payment systems with service capabilities. Overlaps SPATCO's dispensing equipment portfolio and c-store customer base.
• MDE Service Group: Petroleum equipment sales, installation, and service company serving c-stores and commercial accounts in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Directly comparable service-heavy model.

Others

• ChargerHelp: EV charging maintenance and uptime services provider; SPATCO's strategic partner (announced May 2025) addressing the same EV uptime challenge but as a complementary rather than competing offering today.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A12 records

Investments

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