What Satellite Industries does

Satellite Industries is a US-based, privately held industrial manufacturer founded in 1958 and headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota (with a European headquarters in Brussels, Belgium and a regional distribution center in Hamel, MN). It self-describes as the largest manufacturer of portable restrooms, restroom trailers, restroom trucks, septic trucks, slide-ins, unit haulers, vacuum technology, modular solutions, consumables and deodorizers, serving portable sanitation rental operators and end customers across five stated verticals: entertainment, government, construction, disaster response, and event sanitation.

The product architecture spans a hardware core (portable restroom units such as Tufway, Global, Axxis, Aspen, Maxim 2000/3000, Liberty, Freedom, Highrise and Fresh Start Shower; handwash stations Tag 2/Tag 4/Slimmate/Pro 12 & 22; specialty trailers including the 6x14' 4-Door 4-Station and ADA 8x26' Plus 4; vacuum trucks such as the SS 1600; and engineered Modular steel-container units), a proprietary vacuum technology platform (Sanitrax modular toilet, urinal, washbasin, shower, ADA and tech modules paired with the Sanitrax App), and an aftermarket consumables line (Safe-T-Fresh STF 3K/4K/5K/6K, BIO 3K/5K, QuickScents Plus, Super Tubes, Jumbo Bathroom Tissue), with 'Satellite Sense' cited as a sensor layer for restroom monitoring.

The business model is sales-led, multi-channel hardware OEM with recurring aftermarket pull-through. Revenue is generated predominantly through quote-based direct sales of capital equipment to rental operators and end buyers via dedicated regional teams covering US, Canada, Latin America, APAC and EMEA, complemented by an e-commerce parts store (parts.satelliteindustries.com) for consumables, accessories, and safety/PPE, plus a PROPERKS loyalty program that reinforces customer retention. Supplementary sales-enablement assets — the Satellite Women's Conference, WWETT Show participation, and the 2025 Vacuum Truck Buyer's Guide — support both brand-building and operator acquisition. Pricing is largely opaque on full units (vacuum trucks publicly ranged $150K–$500K new, $50K–$300K used), while consumables are unit-priced through the parts storefront.

Name

Satellite Industries

Legal name

Satellite Industries, Inc.

Website

https://satelliteindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Satellite Industries is a US-based industrial manufacturer (founded 1958, Plymouth, MN) and self-described largest producer of portable restrooms, restroom trailers, vacuum trucks, modular sanitation units, and deodorizers, serving rental operators and end customers across construction, events, government, entertainment and disaster response worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Portable Sanitation Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH)

Keywords

• Portable restroom manufacturing
• Vacuum truck systems
• Portable sanitation equipment
• Mobile restroom trailers
• Deodorizer consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Portable Restroom Units Sales: Sale of portable restroom units including standard, wheelchair accessible (Liberty, Freedom), and specialty units (Highrise, Fresh Start Shower). Revenue generated through direct sales to operators, rental companies, and end customers.
2. Vacuum Trucks and Unit Haulers: Sale of specialized vacuum trucks, slide-in tanks, and unit haulers (Pioneer series) used for transporting and disposing of unit waste. Trucks available in various capacities with supporting parts and accessories.
3. Restroom and Specialty Trailers: Sale of diverse, versatile, and accessible sanitation trailers including ADA-compliant units, multi-station configurations (4-door 4-station, 6x14', 8x26' Plus 4), and specialty trailers for events and construction.
4. Modular Units: Sale of modular sanitation units engineered for reliability and flexibility in construction, events, and disaster response scenarios.
5. Aftermarket Parts and Accessories: Parts store (parts.satelliteindustries.com) selling replacement parts, restroom accessories, restroom lift kits, holding tanks, fresh water delivery tanks, dispensers, and repair kits for all product lines.
6. Deodorizers and Consumables: Sale of Safe-T-Fresh branded deodorizers (STF 3K-6K, BIO 3K/5K, Blue Works, Super Tubes), QuickScents portion control products, fragrance boosters, cleaning products, water treatment, hand care, and paper products (Jumbo Bathroom Tissue).
7. Handwash Stations: Sale of free-standing (Tag 2, Tag 4), in-unit (Slimmate, Maxim 3000, Pro 12/22), and specialty hand sanitizer stations for maintaining hygiene practices on site.
8. Safety and PPE Products: Sale of personal protective equipment including hard hats, high-visibility safety vests, work gloves, back support, ear protection, eye protection, head protection, medical supplies, safety apparel, and vehicle safety equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Satellite Industries manufactures and sells portable sanitation equipment including portable restrooms, restroom trailers, vacuum trucks, handwash stations, showers, and related consumables such as deodorizers and tissue products. The company serves portable sanitation operators, rental companies, construction firms, and government clients with a comprehensive portfolio spanning standard portable units, ADA-compliant restrooms, specialty high-rise construction solutions, and proprietary vacuum technology systems.

Product overview

Satellite Industries operates as the largest manufacturer of portable sanitation solutions, producing a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected products and consumables for the portable restroom rental and service industry. The product range centers on portable restroom units (including the Tufway, Global, Axxis, Aspen, Maxim 2000, Maxim 3000, Liberty, Freedom, Highrise, and Fresh Start Shower), complemented by handwash stations (Tag 2, Tag 4, Slimmate, Pro 12 & Pro 22, Agwash, Handistand), restroom and specialty trailers (the 6x14' 4-Door 4-Station and ADA 8x26' Plus 4), vacuum trucks (SS 1600), the Sanitrax modular vacuum technology system (Toilet Module, Urinal Module, Washbasin Module, Shower Module 2.0, ADA Module, Tech Module, and Hose Crate), unit haulers (Pioneer 1 Lite, Pioneer 1 & 2+), holding tanks, fresh water delivery tanks, and a full line of deodorizers and consumables under the Safe T Fresh brand (STF 3K/4K/5K/6K, BIO 3K/5K, QuickScents Plus, Jumbo Bathroom Tissue). Software offerings include the Sanitrax App for vacuum technology management and the Calculator App for service planning. The portfolio is supported by a dedicated product support specialist team covering consumables, restroom service, truck service, and Sanitrax technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sanitrax: Vacuum technology system for earth-conscious waste management that saves on water usage while maintaining industry standards. Includes toilet modules, urinal modules, washbasin modules, shower modules, and ADA modules.
• Safe-T-Fresh
• Tufway
• PROPERKS
• Satellite Suites
• Five Peaks

Products and services

• Tufway portable restroom A standard portable restroom unit manufactured by Satellite Industries for portable sanitation operators serving construction sites, events, and public spaces.
• Liberty ADA portable restroom A wheelchair-accessible portable restroom designed for ADA compliance, serving operators, government clients, and event organizers that require accessible sanitation.
• Freedom ADA portable restroom A wheelchair-accessible portable restroom designed for ADA compliance, providing accessible sanitation for operators, government clients, and event organizers.
• Highrise portable restroom A specialty portable restroom designed for high-rise construction sites, addressing weight, footprint, and vertical transport constraints of vertical building projects.
• Fresh Start Shower A portable shower unit manufactured by Satellite Industries, used in disaster response, remote work sites, and event settings requiring on-site shower facilities.
• Tag 4 handwash station A portable handwash station providing on-site hand hygiene at construction sites, events, and public gatherings, often deployed alongside portable restrooms.
• Restroom trailers (6x14' 4-Door 4-Station and ADA 8x26' Plus 4) Multi-station restroom trailers for events, festivals, and large venues, including standard multi-stall configurations and ADA-compliant models such as the ADA 8x26' Plus 4.
• SS 1600 vacuum truck A vacuum service truck used by portable sanitation operators to service portable restrooms, leveraging Satellite Industries' proprietary Sanitrax vacuum technology.
• Sanitrax Vacuum Technology System Proprietary modular vacuum technology system developed by Satellite Industries, serving as the underlying platform for the company's vacuum truck and modular vacuum product offerings.
• Pioneer Unit Haulers Specialized hauling trailers designed to transport portable restroom units between deployment sites, used by portable sanitation operators to move their fleet efficiently.
• STF 6K deodorizer A deodorizer consumable used in portable restrooms to control odor, sold to portable sanitation operators and rental companies as a recurring-use product.
• QuickScents Plus deodorizer A deodorizer consumable used in portable restrooms to control odor, sold to portable sanitation operators and rental companies as a recurring-use product.
• Safe-T-Fresh deodorizers A line of deodorizer consumables sold under the Safe-T-Fresh brand, used in portable restrooms to control odor and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Jumbo Bathroom Tissue Bathroom tissue consumable product supplied to portable sanitation operators and rental companies to outfit portable restrooms.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kerkstra Services (Portable Restroom Service Inc.)minorOthersFive Peaks branded parts support partner for portable restroom service. Kerkstra Services (Portable Restroom Service Inc.) handles parts support for the Five Peaks product line under the email [email protected].

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America; offers portable sanitation and site services as part of its broader construction and industrial equipment rental portfolio, serving as both competitor and indirect channel to end users.
• Waste Management Inc. Largest North American waste services company; operates portable sanitation and restroom rental services adjacent to its waste hauling business, competing with Satellite's customer base of operators.

Direct peers

• T.S.F. Company (Tuff Grade): Manufacturer of portable sanitation equipment including restroom trailers and restroom trucks, overlapping directly with Satellite's trailers and vacuum truck product lines.
• PolyPortables: Direct US competitor manufacturing portable restrooms, handwash stations, and related sanitation equipment for the rental industry, with a comparable product portfolio in standard, ADA, and high-rise units.
• DDB Unlimited (Five Peaks): Portable restroom and trailer manufacturer; Satellite's own parts support partner for the Five Peaks line, indicating operational proximity and product overlap with Satellite's core offering.
• VIP Portalet: Direct competitor in portable restroom rental, manufacturing, and servicing with overlapping event and construction market focus and a comparable product breadth across standard, ADA, and trailer units.
• NuConcepts: Manufacturer of portable restroom units and related sanitation equipment serving the same rental operator customer base as Satellite, with overlapping product categories including ADA and standard restrooms.

Emerging players

• Throne (Royal Throne): Premium/luxury portable restroom provider for events and weddings, focused on higher-end experiential use cases that intersect with Satellite's Event Sanitation and Satellite Suites trailer lines.

Regional players

• Biffs: UK-based portable sanitation rental and service provider that operates fleets using manufacturer equipment comparable to Satellite's product range, particularly in event and construction segments.
• Northwest Cascade / Honey Bucket: Regional Pacific Northwest portable sanitation operator and equipment provider, competing in adjacent markets and occasionally sourcing equipment from national manufacturers like Satellite.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/satindustries
• Facebookfacebook.com/SatelliteIndustries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/satellite-industries

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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