What Salvalco does

Salvalco (legal entity: The Salford Valve Company Ltd) is a UK-based private aerosol valve technology company founded in 2013 to commercialise research from the University of Salford's Spray Research Group. It designs and supplies a family of nitrogen-powered aerosol valves — Eco-Valve (continuous spray), Eco-Inverted (inverted/any-orientation spray), and Eco-Dose (metered-dose) — built on patented Bubbly-Flow Technology that enables inert nitrogen gas to replace traditional hydrocarbon (LPG) propellants while delivering consistent spray performance throughout the can's life. The technology is claimed to be the only inert-gas propelled aerosol valve on the market, supported by a family of interlinked patents and a research-embedded laboratory at the University of Salford.

The company operates a B2B technology licensing and component-supply model, generating revenue through hardware sales of valve components and licensing/technology transfer to brand owners and contract manufacturers. Manufacturing is executed through a joint venture with SNS EcoPack Ltd / Sanit & Sons in Thailand, with a new purpose-built factory opened in 2026 adding capacity for Eco-Inverted production. Go-to-market is consultative and sales-led: Salvalco's team works with brand owners from feasibility through to production sign-off, supported by a global turnkey network of qualified filling partners and services spanning lab testing, technical support, and turnkey commercialisation. Major customers include Beiersdorf (Nivea), Procter & Gamble (Native), Rossmann, Mentholatum, and Citrefine, with primary focus on personal care and emerging use in household and pharmaceutical products.

Salvalco has raised over £5.5M across multiple Foresight Williams-led rounds between 2018 and 2022, including a £2.5M round in May 2022 from a consortium of Beiersdorf, Foresight Williams Technology, AWI Ltd, Fin.Esse, Growthdeck, and Green Angel Syndicate. Strategic positioning is anchored to tightening global VOC and propellant regulation (CARB 2027, EU CBAM), with the value proposition centred on zero hydrocarbon emissions, non-flammable propellant, 25–50% cost savings vs. Bag-on-Valve systems, and compatibility with natural and organic formulations.

Name

Salvalco

Legal name

THE SALFORD VALVE COMPANY LTD

Website

https://salvalco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Salvalco is a UK-based B2B aerosol valve technology company that designs and supplies nitrogen-powered Eco-Valve products, licensing its patented Bubbly-Flow Technology to global FMCG brand owners and contract manufacturers to replace hydrocarbon propellants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerosol Valve Components

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerosol Valves, Actuators & Overcaps (IMALALAF)

Keywords

• Aerosol valve technology
• Nitrogen propellant valves
• Aerosol component manufacturing
• Inert gas aerosol systems
• Sustainable packaging components

Headquarters

HQ city

Escrick

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerosol Valve Component Sales: Salvalco manufactures and sells its proprietary aerosol valve technology (Eco-Valve™, Eco-Inverted™, Eco-Dose™) to brand owners and aerosol manufacturers. Revenue is generated through the sale of valve components and licensing of the technology. The company works with a global turnkey network of filling partners and provides technical support services as part of the commercial relationship.
2. Licensing and Technology Transfer: Salvalco licenses its patented valve technology and provides industrialisation support to brand partners and co-manufacturers. This includes technical support, lab services, and turnkey solutions that support the transition from LPG to nitrogen propellant. The company has been described as having technology firmly secured within a family of interlinked patents invented by the Spray Research Group at Salford University.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Salvalco manufactures and licenses a proprietary family of nitrogen-powered aerosol valves (Eco-Valve for continuous spray, Eco-Inverted for inverted/multi-angle spray, and Eco-Dose for metered-dose) that replace traditional LPG/hydrocarbon propellants in aerosol cans. The valves are built on patented Bubbly-Flow Technology developed at the University of Salford and are sold as components to brand owners and co-manufacturers, supported by laboratory testing, technical support and a global turnkey network of qualified filling partners.

Product overview

Salvalco is an aerosol valve technology company offering a family of nitrogen-powered aerosol valve products designed to replace traditional hydrocarbon propellants. The core product portfolio consists of Eco-Valve (continuous spray valve), Eco-Inverted (inverted/360-degree spray valve), and Eco-Dose (metered-dose valve), all using inert nitrogen gas as propellant. These are complemented by purpose-built actuators including the Nebula Actuator. The products share common technology foundations including patented Bubbly-Flow technology that enables consistent atomisation throughout the can's life. Salvalco also provides supporting services including laboratory testing, technical support, and turnkey solutions through a global network of filling partners to guide brands from concept to market launch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eco-Valve: Market-leading inert gas propelled aerosol valve technology using nitrogen instead of LPG propellants. Features patented Bubbly-Flow Technology for consistent spray performance.
• Eco-Inverted
• Eco-Dose
• Nebula Actuator

Products and services

• Eco-Valve Salvalco's flagship nitrogen-powered continuous-spray aerosol valve that replaces traditional LPG propellants with inert nitrogen gas. Uses patented Bubbly-Flow Technology to deliver consistent atomisation throughout the life of the can without requiring a laminate bag. Compatible with natural, oil, emulsion, resin and powder formulations, and fills on traditional aerosol lines with minor filling head modifications.
• Eco-Inverted Patent-pending inverted spray aerosol valve using ball valve functionality to enable consistent dispensing in any orientation without nitrogen depletion. Designed for products such as sun protection sprays, insecticides, deodorants, dry shampoos and paints where inverted or multi-angle spraying is required.
• Eco-Dose The world's first inert gas capable metered-dose aerosol valve providing pre-defined, consistent volume dispensing suitable for automatic air-freshener products in both commercial and retail settings. Delivers sustained dose consistency throughout product life and is the only metered-dose valve to make use of inert gas propellant.
• Aerosol Actuators

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of 600 consumers surveyed would buy the Eco-Valve product over their current LPG propelled one, and 87% said the Eco-Valve spray compared favourably or much better than standard LPG propellants.
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SNS EcoPack Ltd (SEP) / Sanit & SonscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Manufacturing partner for assembly of Eco-Valve technology in Thailand. Sanit & Sons has been established in aerosol contract filling and can manufacturing for over 30 years with GMP accreditation. They assist with the assembly process and have supported the development of improved valve design features. A new purpose-built factory opened in Thailand in 2026 for increased production capacity. The relationship has been described as collaborative planning, investment and close working over several years.
• Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilliams Advanced Engineering (WAE) collaborated with Salvalco to support the development and commercialisation of the Eco-Valve technology. After Foresight Williams Technology fund investment, WAE introduced Salvalco to key stakeholders, partners, and potential customers across the supply chain. WAE provided technical, commercial, promotional support, R&D engagement, manufacturing expertise, and overall guidance around facilitating growth. WAE recognised Eco-Valve as having several advantages over existing technologies with potential to disrupt the worldwide aerosol valve market.
• CosmosolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with contract filler Cosmosol for the development and industrialisation of a completely sustainable aerosol system using compressed inert gas propellant. The collaboration has led to the development of four different antiperspirant deodorant (APD zero VOC) bulk formulations, with hair spray and body lotion under development. This represents a 'total' zero VOC solution combining Eco-Valve technology with environmentally friendly formulations.
• ResprayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Respray Solutions, a Hungarian startup that launched a deodorant refilling machine. The refillable Isana Rossmann deodorant cans used with the machine utilise Eco-Valve technology. Since LPG cannot be safely refilled in a supermarket environment, Eco-Valve's nitrogen propellant makes refillable aerosols possible. The machine allows consumers to refill a can up to five times, enabling a circular packaging model.
• University of Salford (Spray Research Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalvalco's laboratory is situated at the University of Salford. Professor Ghasem Nasr is Head of the Spray Research Group (SRG) and Salvalco's R&D Director. The SRG, led by Professor Nasr, is the creator of the Eco-Valve technology and Bubbly-Flow Technology. The university is a minor shareholder in Salvalco. SRG continues to work with Salvalco to widen and improve the Eco-Valve family for use in the majority of aerosol products.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Precision Valve Corporation: One of the world's largest manufacturers of aerosol valves, supplying global FMCG and personal care brands. Directly competes with Salvalco in the aerosol valve category with established customer relationships and global manufacturing footprint.
• Coster Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of aerosol valves, actuators, pumps and dispensing solutions for personal care, household and pharmaceutical applications. A long-standing direct competitor in the global aerosol valve market that Salvalco is targeting.
• Summit Packaging Systems: US-based manufacturer of aerosol valves and actuators serving personal care, household, food, automotive and industrial end markets. Direct competitor with comparable product scope and customer overlap with Salvalco.
• DS Containers: Manufacturer of aerosol cans and valves with operations in the US and Europe. Directly comparable to Salvalco on aerosol packaging components, with overlapping personal care and household customers.

Broad incumbents

• AptarGroup: Global leader in dispensing systems and active material science solutions, including aerosol valves and pumps across beauty, personal care, home and food/beverage. Larger, publicly listed incumbent with overlapping capabilities but a much broader portfolio than Salvalco's aerosol-focused offering.
• Silgan Dispensing Systems: Division of Silgan Holdings producing pumps, valves and dispensing components for beauty, personal care, home and food/beverage. Overlaps with Salvalco on aerosol and pump dispensing but operates as part of a much wider packaging components portfolio.
• Guala Dispensing: European dispensing solutions provider with a portfolio spanning pumps, valves and aerosol components for personal care, home care and food/beverage. Larger, multi-category incumbent with comparable technology overlap to Salvalco's valve business.

Emerging players

• BI Industrial (formerly CCL Container - Aerosol Division): Specialist in Bag-on-Valve aerosol packaging systems, the leading alternative to LPG-propelled valves. Competes with Salvalco for the same brand-owner conversion opportunity, but via a different technology and cost structure.

Others

• Ball Corporation: Global manufacturer of aerosol metal cans and packaging. Adjacent supply-chain participant that uses (rather than competes with) Salvalco's valves in customer aerosol products, and is a comparable ecosystem reference for the global aerosol packaging market.
• Crown Holdings: Major global aerosol and metal packaging manufacturer serving personal care, household and food brands. Adjacent incumbent - not a direct valve competitor but a key part of the aerosol supply chain that Salvalco's valves integrate into.

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

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors9 records

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M&A

Investments

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