HARBO Technologies
HARBO Technologies is a privately held Houston-based environmental technology company that designs, manufactures, and distributes the T6 Ultra Heavy-Duty Boom, a patented portable spill containment system sold to ports, oil and gas operators, refineries, aquaculture sites, and government agencies across North America, Europe, LATAM, and APAC.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersTel Aviv, Israel
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What HARBO Technologies does
HARBO Inc. (DBA HARBO Technologies) is a privately held environmental technology company headquartered in Houston, Texas, that designs, manufactures, and distributes portable spill containment systems, principally its T6 Ultra Heavy-Duty (UHD) Boom. The T6 Boom is a cartridge-based, modular containment system featuring a patented T6 Clickfast Aluminum Connector that enables tool-free deployment by 1–2 personnel without heavy equipment, cranes, or vessels. The product is now in its 8th generation and is certified for fast water up to 5 knots by the Water Research Institute (WRI) and tested at OHMSETT; it is rated for 1.5-ton tensile strength, is resistant to more than 55 chemicals, and withstands 2-meter waves and temperatures as low as -55°C. Each unit ships with integrated accessories (tow bridle, ground tarp, contamination liner, 10m rope, heavy-duty carabiner).
The company serves ports, harbors, refineries, oil and gas operators, aquaculture sites, government agencies, and natural disaster response organizations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, LATAM, and APAC, with case studies including Port of Rotterdam (200+ tonnes contained, 2018), Repsol Peru (11,900 barrels, 2022), Singapore MPA (April 2025), and Ecuador SOTE pipeline (25,000+ barrels, March 2025). HARBO monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of T6 UHD Boom units via direct enterprise sales, a global authorized distributor network, and a European manufacturing hub operated through ESAT Les Ormeaux in France. The company is actively expanding its product ecosystem by integrating with autonomous response partners — IADYS (Jellyfishbot Lite), SHECO (ARK Series), and Shift Coastal (OceanSled USVs) — to position its containment technology within next-generation unmanned spill response systems.
HARBO Technologies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HARBO Technologies
- Legal name
- HARBO Inc.
- Website
- https://harbo-technologies.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- HARBO Technologies is a privately held Houston-based environmental technology company that designs, manufactures, and distributes the T6 Ultra Heavy-Duty Boom, a patented portable spill containment system sold to ports, oil and gas operators, refineries, aquaculture sites, and government agencies across North America, Europe, LATAM, and APAC.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HARBO Technologies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Spill Containment Equipment
- NAICS
- Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Spill Control & Containment Equipment (Absorbents, Berms, Spill Kits) (IMAHALAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Chemical & Hazardous Materials Spill Response (HazMat) (EUAIAMAB), Pollution Control & Environmental Remediation (Booming, Skimming, Shoreline Cleanup) (TLAHAIAH), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) & Chemical Release Response Planning (EUAHALAC)
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Where HARBO Technologies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tel Aviv
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices3 records
Markets served
HARBO Technologies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- T6 UHD Boom Hardware Sales: One-time sale of T6 Ultra Heavy-Duty Boom units and associated accessories. Each unit includes integrated tow bridle, ground tarp, contamination liner, 10m rope, and heavy-duty carabiner as built-in accessories.
- European Manufacturing & Distribution: European assembly and distribution through ESAT Les Ormeaux partnership, providing localized manufacturing for EU market with quality control, packaging, and regional distribution.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
HARBO Technologies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HARBO Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells the T6 Ultra Heavy-Duty (UHD) Boom, a portable, reusable, cartridge-based spill containment system in its 8th product generation. The boom is delivered as a complete integrated kit (including integrated tow bridle, ground tarp, contamination liner, 10m rope, and heavy-duty carabiner) and is engineered to enable rapid, 1–2 person tool-free deployment without cranes, vessels, or specialized equipment. Its portfolio is extended through partner autonomous platforms (IADYS Jellyfishbot Lite, SHECO ARK Series, Shift Coastal OceanSled) and complementary partner products (Halen Hardy SpillBoa and SmooshKit) for end-to-end spill response, flood management, and marine environmental protection.
Product overview
HARBO Technologies offers a portfolio centered on the T6 UHD Boom, an eighth-generation rapid-deployment portable spill containment system featuring a patented T6 Clickfast™ Aluminum Connector for secure, tool-free setup. The core boom is engineered for speed and simplicity, enabling immediate containment without specialized personnel or heavy equipment. Built-in accessories include an Integrated Tow Bridle, Ground Tarp, Contamination Liner, 10m Rope, and Heavy-Duty Carabiner. The ecosystem is extended through strategic partnerships with IADYS (Jellyfishbot Lite for autonomous boom towing), SHECO (ARK Series 3-in-1 robotic oil recovery and debris collection platform), and Shift Coastal (OceanSled Explorer and Transporter autonomous USVs for remote boom deployment). Additional partner products include Halen Hardy's SpillBoa and Spilltration SmooshKit for sediment and spill control.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- T6 UHD Boom: Ultra Heavy-Duty portable spill containment boom system - the company's primary product. Features patented T6 Clickfast Aluminum Connector for tool-free setup.
- HARBO Boom
Products and services
- T6 Ultra Heavy-Duty (UHD) Boom Rapid-deployment, portable, reusable spill containment boom delivered as a complete integrated kit with built-in tow bridle, ground tarp, contamination liner, 10m rope, and heavy-duty carabiner. Enables 1–2 person tool-free deployment without cranes or vessels, with 1.5-ton towing strength, resistance to more than 55 chemicals, Fast-Water certification up to 5 knots (WRI), and OHMSETT-tested reliability. Sold to ports, harbors, marinas, oil & gas operators, refineries, pipeline operators, aquaculture sites, and government agencies globally.
- IADYS Jellyfishbot Lite (partner product) Autonomous surface robot that tows and positions HARBO Boom systems for rapid, low-impact spill containment in sensitive environments. Supports oil and chemical spill response, flood management, and water pollution control through AI-driven robotics, and is offered alongside HARBO Boom packs for first-responder deployment.
- SHECO ARK Series 3-in-1 System (partner product) Integrated marine response robotics platform combining Module-M (oil recovery), Module-F (automated oil boom deployment), and Module-C (debris collection) for fully unmanned, autonomous spill response in ports, harbors, and confined waterways. Designed for oil, debris, and pollutant recovery using AI-driven detection and filtration.
- Shift Coastal OceanSled Explorer (partner product) Rugged autonomous uncrewed surface vessel (USV) designed for advanced maritime operations, real-time data collection, and ISR/C4ISR integration. Supports autonomous boom deployment for spill response in high-risk or hard-to-access environments.
- Shift Coastal OceanSled Transporter (partner product) Lightweight autonomous vessel designed for rapid deployment and nearshore operations, supporting material transport, data collection, and debris removal in dynamic maritime environments.
- Halen Hardy SpillBoa (partner product) Oil absorbent boom alternative designed for rapid containment and cleanup on land or water, weighing 80% less than traditional booms with 75% less storage space required. Sold alongside HARBO's T6 UHD Boom as a complementary solution.
- Halen Hardy Spilltration SmooshKit (partner product) Compact rapid-response oil and fuel spill kit with pre-squeezed absorbency, designed for efficient storage and quick deployment in wet conditions. Distributed alongside HARBO's T6 UHD Boom through Halen Hardy's e-commerce platform.
Quantifiable outcome
- 70% of spilled oil recovered at Port of Rotterdam incident (200+ tonnes)
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Companies that use HARBO Technologies
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
HARBO Technologies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
HARBO Technologies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Rapid Response GroupcoreHARBO Inc. joined the Rapid Response Group (RRG), a national network of specialized environmental and emergency response providers. Partnership integrates HARBO's rapid-deployment containment technology and autonomous systems with RRG's nationwide coordination and execution network. Enables faster time to containment, reduced reliance on heavy equipment, enhanced situational awareness through digital coordination, and scalable response capabilities across multiple industries.
- SHECOcoreStrategic collaboration between HARBO Inc. and SHECO (headquartered in Incheon, South Korea) to advance autonomous spill response. SHECO develops autonomous water-cleanup robots capable of recovering oil, debris, and pollutants using AI-driven detection and filtration. HARBO will represent SHECO's ARK autonomous vessel in North America and EMEA, while SHECO will represent HARBO's rapid-deployment containment systems in Korea and integrate HARBO technology into ARK's global accessory ecosystem.
- Shift CoastalmajorCollaboration with Shift Coastal Technologies to integrate HARBO T6 UHD Boom with OceanSled autonomous surface vessels (USVs). OceanSled Explorer and Transporter platforms can support autonomous deployment of HARBO boom systems, enabling rapid, remote containment in high-risk or hard-to-access environments. Reduces need for manual deployment while improving response speed, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Halen HardyminorPartnership offering Halen Hardy's SpillBoa and SpillSmooshKit products alongside HARBO's T6 UHD Boom. Halen Hardy provides rain-ready spill and sediment control solutions including Oil Absorbent Boom (SpillBoa) and compact spill kits (SpillSmooshKit). Products are available through Halen Hardy's e-commerce platform at halenhardy.com.
- IADYSmajorPartnership since 2022 between HARBO Inc. and IADYS to deliver autonomous spill response solutions. Combines IADYS's Jellyfishbot Lite with HARBO's lightweight containment booms for fast, efficient, low-impact deployment in sensitive environments. Jellyfishbot Lite handles towing and positioning of HARBO Boom systems. Lite Base Pack includes 4 HARBO Booms + Jellyfishbot Lite; Lite Extended Pack includes 8 HARBO Booms + Jellyfishbot Lite.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights12 records
HARBO Technologies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Elastec / American Marine: US-based manufacturer of oil spill containment booms, skimmers, and response equipment. Directly competes with HARBO in portable boom systems for ports, refineries, and emergency response.
- Lamor Corporation: Finnish global supplier of oil spill response equipment, environmental solutions, and response services. Competes with HARBO across booms, skimmers, and integrated response offerings.
- Desmi (RoClean): Danish company whose RoClean division manufactures oil spill recovery and containment equipment. Overlaps directly with HARBO on portable boom systems for marine spill response.
- Svecom: Italian manufacturer of marine and environmental equipment including spill containment booms. Competes with HARBO in port, harbor, and marine oil spill response.
- Markleen: Norwegian supplier of oil spill response equipment including containment booms and recovery systems. Direct competitor in marine and coastal spill response markets.
- Vikoma International: UK-based manufacturer of oil spill containment and recovery equipment including boom systems. Comparable to HARBO on portable containment solutions.
Broad incumbents
- Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL): Global industry-funded oil spill response cooperative offering equipment stockpiles, response services, and training. Broader portfolio than HARBO but overlaps on containment boom deployment at major incidents.
- Briggs Marine: UK-based marine services contractor providing spill response, port services, and environmental solutions. Overlaps with HARBO as a buyer/user of containment booms and as a broader response provider.
Emerging players
- IADYS: French maker of the Jellyfishbot autonomous water-cleaning robot; HARBO partner since 2022. Competes in adjacent niche of autonomous spill response and integrates HARBO booms.
- SHECO: South Korean developer of ARK Series autonomous water-cleanup vessels; HARBO partner. Competes in the emerging autonomous spill response category where HARBO provides containment payloads.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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HARBO Technologies leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
HARBO Technologies funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors3 records
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Frequently asked questions about HARBO Technologies
What does HARBO Technologies do?
HARBO Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells the T6 Ultra Heavy-Duty (UHD) Boom, a portable, reusable, cartridge-based spill containment system in its 8th product generation. The boom is delivered as a complete integrated kit (including integrated tow bridle, ground tarp, contamination liner, 10m rope, and heavy-duty carabiner) and is engineered to enable rapid, 1–2 person tool-free deployment without cranes, vessels, or specialized equipment. Its portfolio is extended through partner autonomous platforms (IADYS Jellyfishbot Lite, SHECO ARK Series, Shift Coastal OceanSled) and complementary partner products (Halen Hardy SpillBoa and SmooshKit) for end-to-end spill response, flood management, and marine environmental protection.
Is HARBO Technologies a public or private company?
HARBO Technologies is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was HARBO Technologies founded?
HARBO Technologies was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is HARBO Technologies based?
HARBO Technologies is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does HARBO Technologies make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. T6 UHD Boom Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are european Manufacturing & Distribution.
Who are HARBO Technologies's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Elastec / American Marine, Lamor Corporation, Desmi (RoClean), Svecom, Markleen and Vikoma International. Broad incumbents are Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) and Briggs Marine. Emerging players are IADYS and SHECO.
Does HARBO Technologies have an API?
No public API is recorded for HARBO Technologies.
What industry is HARBO Technologies in?
HARBO Technologies's product category is Spill Containment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHALAK, Spill Control & Containment Equipment (Absorbents, Berms, Spill Kits), with a secondary code of EUAIAMAB, Chemical & Hazardous Materials Spill Response (HazMat). Its NAICS code is 333131 and its SIC code is 3533.