Atlantic Machinery

What Atlantic Machinery does

Atlantic Machinery Inc. is a family-owned, full-service authorized dealer of specialized sewer cleaning, street sweeping, and infrastructure maintenance equipment founded in 1980 by Trevor Gardner Jr. and now principally owned and managed by Trevor Gardner III. The company operates from a 10,000 sq ft headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, and a regional office in Hampton, Virginia, serving municipalities and contractors across Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, and West Virginia. Its sales force comprises a six-person territory manager team and an Inside Sales Manager supported by a sales support staff, with the firm marketing itself as having over 100 years of combined team experience in the sewer and street cleaning category.

The company's product portfolio is a multi-brand distributorship rather than a proprietary platform. Atlantic Machinery holds authorized dealer agreements with Vac-Con (combination sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, water jetters, and the patent-pending PRO REEL articulating jet technology), Schwarze Industries (regenerative vacuum and mechanical broom sweepers including the M-5 TORRENT SE), RAVO FAYAT GROUP (compact and electric street sweepers including the R5e), RAUSCH USA (M-Series HD CCTV inspection systems, crawlers, and lateral launchers), PB Loader (pothole patchers), Pipe Hunter (combo jetters and hydro-excavation units), Pikrite (vacuum equipment), Omco (street flushers and water tankers), Stetco (debris handling), Titan Leaf Solutions, ENZ nozzles, and CrewPlex wireless headsets. Service capability is anchored by seven factory-trained and certified technicians who cover hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and water-system diagnostics across two locations, supported by a $1.5M+ OEM parts inventory with overnight shipping.

Atlantic Machinery generates revenue across four streams: new-equipment sales (quote-based, with multi-year contract cadences for fleet purchasers), short- and intermediate-term equipment rentals through the separately incorporated subsidiary Atlantic Machinery Rentals (AMR, formed 2016, same ownership), factory-trained service and repair (including water pump rebuilds and total refurbishments), and parts sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The customer base is dominated by municipal government buyers responsible for stormwater and street infrastructure, with a secondary contractor segment focused on construction cleanup and heavy debris removal. The model is fundamentally a regional specialty industrial dealership, with the rental subsidiary and parts operation providing the principal sources of recurring or repeat revenue beyond one-time fleet sales.

Name

Atlantic Machinery

Legal name

Atlantic Machinery Inc.

Website

https://atlanticmachineryinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlantic Machinery is a family-owned authorized dealer of specialized sewer cleaning and street sweeping equipment, serving Mid-Atlantic municipalities and contractors through multi-brand equipment sales, rentals, certified service, and parts distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Cleaning & Environmental Equipment Rental/Leasing (Vacuum Trucks, Dust Control, Dehumidifiers) (TLABAFAK)

Keywords

• Sewer cleaning equipment
• Street sweepers
• CCTV pipe inspection
• Hydro excavation equipment
• Municipal maintenance equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of sewer cleaning, street sweeping, inspection, and maintenance equipment including new units from manufacturer partners such as Vac-Con, Schwarze Industries, Rausch, RAVO, and others. Sales occur through field demonstrations and territory-based sales team.
2. Equipment Rentals: Short to intermediate term rental of Vac-Con combination jet/vacuum machines, excavators, Schwarze regenerative and mechanical sweepers, and Rausch sewer inspection equipment through Atlantic Machinery Rentals (AMR), a separate company with same ownership.
3. Service and Repairs: Factory trained technicians diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and water system problems. Service includes complete water pump rebuilds, hydrostatic pump exchanges, and total refurbishments.
4. Parts Sales: Parts department with over $1.5 million in parts inventory providing OEM parts for all product lines. Overnight and standard shipping available for in-stock parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Atlantic Machinery is an authorized multi-brand dealer and full-service provider of sewer cleaning and street sweeping equipment, selling, renting, and servicing equipment from manufacturers including Vac-Con, Schwarze Industries, RAVO, RAUSCH USA, PB Loader, Pipe Hunter, Pikrite, Titan Leaf Solutions, Stetco, Omco, ENZ, and CrewPlex. The company delivers complete lifecycle support across equipment sales, factory-trained service and repair at two service facilities, OEM parts distribution from a $1.5 million+ inventory, and equipment rentals through its subsidiary Atlantic Machinery Rentals (AMR) for municipalities and contractors in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Product overview

Atlantic Machinery is a specialized dealer for sewer and street cleaning equipment, operating as a multi-brand distributorship rather than a unified software platform. The company sells, rents, and services equipment from multiple manufacturers including RAUSCH USA (CCTV inspection systems), Schwarze Industries (sweepers), Vac-Con (combination sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, water jetters), RAVO (compact street sweepers including electric R5e), ENZ (nozzles), PB Loader (pothole patchers), Pipe Hunter (combo units), Pik Rite (vacuum equipment), Titan Leaf Solutions (leaf vacuums), Stetco (debris handling), Omco (flushers/water tankers), and CrewPlex (communication headsets). They provide equipment sales, rentals through AMR subsidiary, factory-trained service/repair, and parts supply across Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Atlantic Machinery Rentals (AMR): Separate rental company offering short to intermediate term equipment rentals including Vac-Con combination jet/vacuum machines, excavators, Schwarze sweepers, and Rausch sewer inspection equipment. Formed in 2016 under same ownership and management.

Products and services

• Vac-Con Combination Sewer Cleaners and Water Jetters Combination jet/vacuum sewer cleaning machines including dual engine combos, single engine combos, non-CDL units, recyclers, hydro excavators (EXT, CXT, MXT models, Mudslinger trailers), and water jetters (VJT1500, VJT750, VJT-V, Hot Shot, VJ trailers) for sewer line cleaning up to 96" diameter. Manufactured by Vac-Con, Inc. and distributed exclusively by Atlantic Machinery.
• Schwarze Industries Street Sweepers Regenerative vacuum sweepers (A-Series: A4 Storm Non-CDL, A7 Tornado, A8 Twister, A9 Monsoon) and mechanical broom sweepers (M-Series: M4 Cascade, M5 Torrent SE, M6 Avalanche) plus Schwarze Hypervac pure vacuum units for street cleaning, construction cleanup, catch basin cleaning, and heavy debris removal. Authorized dealer distribution by Atlantic Machinery.
• RAVO Compact Street Sweepers Compact highly maneuverable street sweepers including R1, R2, R5, R5e (fully electric), and E2 models with various hopper capacities and sweeping path widths for urban environments, bike lanes, parking lots, and city sweeping applications. Includes the fully electric R5e model with LiFePO4 battery technology. Authorized dealer distribution by Atlantic Machinery.
• RAUSCH USA CCTV Inspection Systems Sewer and pipe inspection equipment featuring full 1080P HD mainline and lateral cameras, inspection of 5" to 70" lines up to 1000" length, modular lateral inspection system, motorized cable reels, laser pipe profiling, and lateral launching capabilities with various crawler, camera, and tractor options (L 90, L 135, Tractor, Laffette). Exclusive Atlantic Machinery distributorship for RAUSCH USA in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• PB Loader Pothole Patchers Pothole patching equipment available in B-Series (1.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 yard models), BC-Series, and DA & AC-Series models with multiple mounting configurations including truck-mounted, slip-in, hooklift, and trailer options for road maintenance applications. Authorized dealer distribution by Atlantic Machinery.
• Pipe Hunter Combination Units Truck and trailer combination units and jetters for sewer cleaning, including non-CDL combos, 3-yard non-CDL saddle tank design combo, single axle and tandem axle trailer jetters, Vac-Hunter combination trailers, hydro excavation units, electric jetters, truck-mounted and skid mounted jetters, plus SideKick camera and Jet Eye systems. Authorized dealer distribution by Atlantic Machinery.
• Pikrite Vacuum Equipment Vacuum equipment for truck and trailer mounting with steel and aluminum tanks equipped with vein pumps or blowers for industrial and municipal vacuum applications. Distributor of Pikrite products through Atlantic Machinery.
• Titan Leaf Solutions Vacuum Equipment Vacuum equipment for leaf and debris collection including chassis mount vacuums, trailered vacuums (Titan Pro, Spartan Pro, Olympian Pro), hook-lift vacuums, and leaf containment solutions for municipal and contractor leaf collection programs. Authorized dealer for Titan Leaf Solutions.
• Stetco Trucks, Buckets, and Debris Bodies Combination units and material handling equipment including 950 Series trucks (950T/15, 950T/13, 920SP/14), rectangular and round clamshell buckets, orange peel buckets (standard and long blade), and debris bodies for material handling applications. Distributor of Stetco products through Atlantic Machinery.
• Omco Street Flushers and Water Tankers Street flushers and water tankers for municipal cleaning and dust control applications in municipal and industrial environments. Dealer for Omco products through Atlantic Machinery.
• ENZ Nozzles and Accessories Standard cleaning nozzles, chisel point nozzles, 360 grenade-bombs, bulldozer rotating nozzles, bulldog rotodrill nozzles, wire rope and chain scrapers for sewer cleaning applications using jetter and combination sewer cleaner equipment. Distributor of ENZ products through Atlantic Machinery.
• CrewPlex Wireless Communication Headsets Hands-free, full-duplex wireless intercom solution for crew communication in noisy environments, available in DR5, DR10 models and MR10 variants for sewer and street cleaning crews. Dealer for CrewPlex products through Atlantic Machinery.
• Equipment Rental Services Short to intermediate term rental of Vac-Con combination jet/vacuum machines, hydro excavators, Schwarze regenerative vacuum and mechanical sweepers, and Rausch sewer inspection equipment through Atlantic Machinery Rentals (AMR), a separate company with the same ownership and management as Atlantic Machinery Inc. Equipment maintained using OEM parts only and typically sold as used units after 2-3 years.
• Equipment Service and Repair Factory trained and certified technicians provide diagnosis and repair for hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and water system problems across all product lines. Service includes complete water pump rebuilds, hydrostatic pump exchanges, and total refurbishments. Service facilities at Silver Spring, MD headquarters (10,000 sq.ft. with three dedicated service bays) and Hampton, VA regional office (three dedicated service bays).
• Parts Department Parts inventory of over $1.5 million stocking OEM parts for all product lines including Vac-Con, Schwarze, RAVO, RAUSCH, PB Loader, Pipe Hunter, Pikrite, Titan Leaf Solutions, Stetco, Omco, ENZ, and CrewPlex. Overnight and standard shipping available for in-stock parts to minimize customer equipment downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimized equipment downtime through fast parts availability and skilled technicians
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atlantic Machinery Rentals (AMR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Separate company with same ownership and management as Atlantic Machinery. Formed in 2016 to provide rental equipment solutions. Equipment maintained by Atlantic with OEM parts only, typically sold after 2-3 years providing source of superior used units.
• RAUSCH USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of RAUSCH USA CCTV inspection equipment including M-Series systems, crawlers, cameras, and modular inspection solutions for sewer mainline and lateral inspection.
• Schwarze IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Schwarze Industries sweepers including A-Series regenerative vacuum sweepers, M-Series mechanical broom sweepers, and Hypervac pure vacuum units.
• Vac-Con, InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Vac-Con combination sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, water jetters, and trailers. Exclusive PRO REEL patent pending technology dealer.
• RAVO FAYAT GROUPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for RAVO compact street sweepers including R1, R2, R5, and R5e (electric) models for city and urban sweeping applications.
• ENZminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of ENZ nozzles including standard cleaning nozzles, chisel point nozzles, rotating nozzles, and wire rope chain scrapers.
• PikriteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Pik Rite vacuum equipment for truck and trailer mounting with steel and aluminum tanks equipped with vein pumps or blowers.
• PB LoaderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for PB Loader pothole patchers including B, BC, DA, and AC models in various yard capacities and mounting configurations.
• Pipe HunterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Pipe Hunter truck/trailer combos, jetter systems, hydro excavation equipment, and camera systems.
• OmcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for OMCO street flushers and water tankers for municipal and industrial applications.
• StetcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Stetco trucks, buckets (clamshell, orange peel), and debris bodies for material handling applications.
• CrewPlexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for CrewPlex wireless communication headsets - hands-free, full-duplex intercom solution for crew communication in noisy environments.
• TITAN LEAF SOLUTIONSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Titan leaf vacuums including chassis mount, trailered, hook-lift models, and leaf containment products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• KAISER Premier: Manufacturer of street sweepers including electric and CNG-powered models for municipal applications. Comparable as a competing sweeper OEM targeting the same municipal electrification trend Atlantic Machinery is positioned for via RAVO R5e.

Others

• Envirosight: Manufacturer of CCTV sewer inspection systems, crawlers, and software. Comparable technology category to Atlantic's RAUSCH USA inspection line, representing an alternative upstream supplier in the same pipe inspection ecosystem.
• GapVax: Manufacturer of industrial vacuum loaders, combination sewer cleaners, and hydro excavators. Comparable product portfolio to Vac-Con and relevant as a competing OEM that specialty dealers like Atlantic Machinery could carry or compete against.
• Schwarze Industries: Manufacturer of regenerative air and mechanical broom street sweepers. Atlantic Machinery is an authorized Schwarze dealer in the Mid-Atlantic; the two are comparable as upstream manufacturer vs. downstream specialty dealer within the same equipment ecosystem.
• CUES (Subsidiary of SPX Technologies): Manufacturer of CCTV pipeline inspection equipment, crawlers, and lateral launching systems. Comparable technology category to RAUSCH USA (Atlantic's exclusive CCTV partner), representing the upstream manufacturer side of the inspection value chain Atlantic serves.
• Vac-Con, Inc. Manufacturer of combination sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, and water jetters — and a key Atlantic Machinery brand partner. Adjacent in the value chain as Atlantic is the authorized Mid-Atlantic dealer for Vac-Con products including the patent-pending PRO REEL.
• RAVO / FAYAT Group: Manufacturer of compact street sweepers including the R5e electric model that Atlantic Machinery distributes. Comparable as a manufacturer/dealer counterpart within the same compact urban sweeper product category.

Broad incumbents

• Vermeer Corporation: Large diversified industrial equipment manufacturer with dealer network spanning construction, environmental, and underground equipment. Operates across broader categories than Atlantic Machinery but intersects in underground construction and infrastructure maintenance equipment.

Direct peers

• Sewer Equipment Company of America: Specialty distributor of sewer cleaning, inspection, and maintenance equipment serving municipalities and contractors. Closest direct peer to Atlantic Machinery given shared product categories (combination cleaners, CCTV inspection, hydro excavation) and similar dealer-distributor model.

Regional players

• Best Equipment & Service: Specialty dealer of sewer and street cleaning equipment based in Ohio/Indiana. Comparable dealer model with sales, service, parts, and rentals of similar product lines (Vactor, GapVax, Schwarze), though operating in a different regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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