SolidTek
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersLiverpool, United Kingdom
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
SolidTek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SolidTek
- Legal name
- SolidTek™ Limited
- Website
- https://solidtek.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SolidTek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals
- NAICS
- Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- SIC
- Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cooling Water Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Boiler Water Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAD), Closed-Loop Heating/Chilled Water Treatment (Corrosion/Scale/Biocide) (BPABAJAE), Biocides & Disinfection Chemicals (Non-Agricultural) (IMAEAJAL), pH Control, Antiscalants & Corrosion Inhibitors (IMAEAJAN)
Keywords
Where SolidTek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Liverpool
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
SolidTek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Solid Paste Chemical Products: Sale of proprietary solid paste water treatment chemicals in jar, stick, and disc forms for cooling water, closed-loop systems, and steam boilers. Revenue generated through direct sales to end users and via channel/distribution partners.
- Dissolving and Dosing Equipment: Sale of chemical dissolvers (STL1000, STL100G, Biocide Feeder) designed and manufactured in-house. Equipment is sold alongside chemicals to enable automated dosing of solid paste formulations into water treatment systems.
- Liquid Biocides (Tolcide PS Range): Distribution of SNF Water Science's Tolcide PS range of THPS liquid biocides in the UK, alongside SolidTek's own solid form THPS products.
- Liquid Treatment Chemicals (AMSA Inc BCP Range): Channel partnership for AMSA Inc's biofilm control program chemistries (BCP) covering the EMEA region, sold alongside SolidTek's own solid product range.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Products sold via direct enquiry and quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
SolidTek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SolidTek manufactures and sells solid paste water treatment chemicals (in jar, stick, and disc formats) and proprietary dissolving/dosing equipment for scale, corrosion, and bio-fouling control in commercial and industrial cooling water, closed-loop, and steam boiler systems. The company also designs and produces the DosaFil-Duo smart filter system, the STL1000/STL100G dissolvers, and the BromTek Biocide Feeder, and distributes complementary liquid biocides and specialty chemicals (including Solvay's Tolcide PS range) in the UK and EMEA.
Product overview
SolidTek offers a comprehensive water treatment portfolio comprising solid paste chemicals and dissolving equipment. The core offering includes solid paste chemicals for scale, corrosion, and bio-fouling control, used in conjunction with the DosaFil-Duo smart filter system and STL1000/STL100G dissolvers. The company also distributes liquid chemicals and THPS biocides (in partnership with Solvay/SNF Water Science), including their own branded BromTek biocide. All solid paste products come in fully recyclable packaging and are manufactured in-house in the UK. The DosaFil-Duo + SolidTek sticks combination is marketed as the UK's most environmentally-friendly chemical system.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DosaFil-Duo®: Smart filter device combining chemical dosing with constant side stream filtration and continuous air removal for closed loop water treatment systems
- BromTek®
- SolCide®
- Tolcide®PS
- STL1000®
- STL100G®
- BSK100®
- CL-BC-S
Products and services
- Solid Paste Chemicals High-performance solid paste water treatment chemicals (in jar, stick, and disc forms) for scale, corrosion, and bio-fouling control in cooling water, closed-loop, and steam boiler systems. Compact, lightweight, fully recyclable packaging, manufactured in-house in the UK from EU-sourced raw materials.
- DosaFil-Duo Smart Filter + SolidTek Sticks
Quantifiable outcome
- Suspended solids reduced from 300mg/l to 30mg/l over a 3-month period via DosaFil-Duo filters
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use SolidTek
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
SolidTek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
SolidTek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Aquachem DACcoreAquachem DAC, based in Co. Meath, Ireland, was appointed as sole distributor for SolidTek's solid water treatment chemical range and dispensing equipment in the Republic of Ireland. Both companies have over 40 years' combined experience in the water treatment industry and share a passion for safe and sustainable water treatment solutions. Aquachem distributes the full range including cooling water inhibitors, dispersants, closed loop products, oxidising and non-oxidising biocides, and boiler chemicals.
- SNF Water Science (Solvay)coreSolidTek became the UK distributor for Solvay's range of biodegradable Tolcide®PS THPS biocides for cooling towers and open/closed loop systems. More importantly, SolidTek co-developed SolCide™ PS160 solid form THPS biocide with Solvay — a world-first solid biocide formulation using Tolcide PS technology. The partnership received press coverage including in Tomorrow's FM trade publication.
- AMSA IncminorSolidTek is a channel partner for AMSA Inc's full range of BCP™ (Biofilm Control Program) chemistries covering the EMEA region. These high-performance cleaning chemistries complement SolidTek's own solid product range.
- LCR 4.0 / Liverpool John Moores UniversityminorSolidTek collaborated with LCR 4.0 and Liverpool John Moores University on a project to develop new chemical dispensing equipment. The first stage was completed with further development underway alongside the Manufacturing Growth Hub to commercialise the equipment.
- Knowsley Chamber of CommerceminorSolidTek is a member of the Knowsley Chamber of Commerce, regularly attending events to support the wider business network. The company also contributes to the Knowsley Manufacturing Forum.
- Made in BritainminorSolidTek joined Made in Britain in 2016 and uses the official Made in Britain registered collective mark on its products. The mark is protected and can only be used by members who meet criteria guaranteeing they are a British manufacturer. SolidTek sources British materials and expertise and benefits from networking with other British manufacturers.
- H A McEwen (Boiler Repairs) LtdminorH A McEwen supplied and installed a re-conditioned boiler at Calderdale Industrial Museum. SolidTek provided the water treatment chemicals and commissioning support for the project, collaborating with the boiler supplier to restore the museum's steam engines.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SolidTek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ChemTreat: US-headquartered industrial water treatment chemicals specialist serving cooling, boiler, and process systems across multiple end markets. Comparable because of its specialty chemicals focus on the same scale/corrosion/biocide control chemistries, with overlapping service-provider channel motion.
- Accepta: UK-based water treatment chemicals specialist offering a broad range of cooling, boiler, closed-loop and cleaning chemicals to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable to SolidTek because it addresses the same HVAC/process water treatment use cases via the same channel partner and direct enterprise sales motion, although Accepta is liquid-chemical focused and significantly larger.
- BWA Water Additives: UK-based specialty chemicals company producing water treatment additives for cooling, boiler, and process systems. Comparable to SolidTek in targeting the same industrial water treatment applications with formulated chemistry, though operating at a different scale and predominantly liquid formulations.
Emerging players
- Amiad Water Systems: Filtration equipment specialist serving industrial and commercial water systems including closed-loop HVAC applications. Comparable to SolidTek because of the DosaFil-Duo side-stream filtration functionality and the overlap on closed-loop and HVAC water treatment customers.
Broad incumbents
- Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment giant offering chemicals, equipment, and services for industrial and commercial water systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same scale/corrosion/biocide chemical space, with the ability to bundle service contracts and reach SolidTek's target customer segments at much larger scale.
- Kurita Water Industries: Japanese-headquartered global water treatment chemicals and equipment supplier with strong EMEA presence in cooling, boiler, and process water chemistry. Comparable broad incumbent offering overlapping specialty chemicals with strong R&D and global channel reach.
- Ecolab (Nalco Water): Global water and hygiene services leader with the Nalco Water division supplying cooling, boiler, and process water treatment chemistries and on-site service programs. Comparable as the dominant broad incumbent serving the same commercial/industrial HVAC and process water customer base with deep channel reach.
- Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Major water treatment chemicals and equipment provider serving industrial and commercial cooling, boiler, and process systems globally. Comparable broad incumbent whose chemicals portfolio overlaps SolidTek's scale/corrosion/biocide offerings and whose installed base competes for the same service-provider relationships.
- Hydrex (Veolia): Veolia's water treatment chemicals brand focused on industrial cooling, boiler, and process applications across EMEA. Comparable to SolidTek because of its specialty chemical positioning in the same HVAC and process water chemistries and EMEA channel footprint.
- Solenis: Global specialty chemicals producer serving water-intensive industrial markets including cooling and process water treatment. Comparable as a specialty chemicals broad incumbent whose product portfolio and channel reach overlap SolidTek's target applications.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
SolidTek social profiles
Digital presenceSolidTek compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
SolidTek financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SolidTek leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
SolidTek funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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SolidTek M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SolidTek
What does SolidTek do?
SolidTek manufactures and sells solid paste water treatment chemicals (in jar, stick, and disc formats) and proprietary dissolving/dosing equipment for scale, corrosion, and bio-fouling control in commercial and industrial cooling water, closed-loop, and steam boiler systems. The company also designs and produces the DosaFil-Duo smart filter system, the STL1000/STL100G dissolvers, and the BromTek Biocide Feeder, and distributes complementary liquid biocides and specialty chemicals (including Solvay's Tolcide PS range) in the UK and EMEA.
Is SolidTek a public or private company?
SolidTek is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SolidTek founded?
SolidTek was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is SolidTek based?
SolidTek is headquartered in Liverpool, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does SolidTek make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Solid Paste Chemical Products are the primary driver. The others are dissolving and Dosing Equipment, liquid Biocides (Tolcide PS Range) and liquid Treatment Chemicals (AMSA Inc BCP Range).
Who are SolidTek's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ChemTreat, Accepta and BWA Water Additives. Amiad Water Systems is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Veolia Water Technologies, Kurita Water Industries, Ecolab (Nalco Water), Suez Water Technologies & Solutions, Hydrex (Veolia) and Solenis.
Does SolidTek have an API?
No public API is recorded for SolidTek.
What industry is SolidTek in?
SolidTek's product category is Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAJAE, Cooling Water Treatment Chemicals, with a secondary code of IMAEAJAD, Boiler Water Treatment Chemicals. Its NAICS code is 325180 and its SIC code is 2800.