Spill tech

What Spill tech does

Spill Tech (Pty) Ltd is a South African hazardous waste management company headquartered in Durban, founded in 2008 and operating as a subsidiary of the French Séché Group, an international hazardous and non-hazardous waste management conglomerate. The company specializes in 24/7/365 emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, hazardous waste management, contaminated land rehabilitation, marine and riverine response, asbestos removal, and decontamination services. Its operations are supported by a five-branch network across South Africa (Durban, Gauteng/Benoni, Cape Town) and Namibia (Walvis Bay), coordinated through a centralized 24-hour control room and a custom-built spill site management application that enables real-time incident tracking and dispatch of the nearest hazmat response teams. Specialized equipment includes Super Sucker high-pressure vacuum and jetting trucks, 750-bar ultra-high-pressure cleaners, and wet-dry vacuum trucks; the proprietary Liquid Fire division offers accelerated on-site soil remediation claimed to treat up to 150 tons of contaminated soil per day with results within 48 hours, using proprietary chemical agents developed with international partners.

The company serves enterprise customers in petroleum and energy (Engen, TotalEnergies, Shell, BP, Puma Energy), industrial manufacturing, maritime and port operations, and municipalities, with BP Approved Responder status and ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications across the group. Revenue is generated through five streams: professional services (emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, hazardous waste management, contaminated land rehabilitation), managed services (the SpillProtect Plan co-developed with insurer Envirosure combining risk management, response, and insurance coverage), and hardware sales (spill kits, OILSEP and Biozorb branded absorbents, biological cleaners, decontamination kits). Pricing is quote-based across all services and products, with go-to-market executed through enterprise field sales, a 24/7 emergency hotline (086 100 0366), and a website-driven quote request system. Recent strategic positioning emphasizes vertical integration into insurance/risk management (SpillProtect), proprietary remediation IP (Liquid Fire), and regional expansion into Namibia, all under the financial backing and international expertise of the Séché Group parent.

Name

Spill tech

Legal name

Spill Tech (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://spilltech.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hazardous Waste Management Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Remediation Services (562910), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Spill Response & Emergency Environmental Services (Oil/Chemical) (IMAIAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Spill Containment & Cleanup (Facilities, Loading Docks, Warehouses) (EUAIAMAC), Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Tank/Vessel/Confined Space) (IMAIAGAE), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Spill Response & Decontamination (BPABANAH), Spill Control & Containment Equipment (Absorbents, Berms, Spill Kits) (IMAHALAK)

Keywords

• Hazardous waste management
• Emergency spill response
• Industrial cleaning services
• Contaminated land rehabilitation
• Marine environmental response

Headquarters

HQ city

Durban

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Spill Response Services: 24/7/365 emergency response services for hazardous waste spills and discharges. Response teams deployed to site within approximately 1 hour. Services include containment, cleanup, disposal, and site remediation.
2. Spill Response Products: Sale of spill response products including spill kits (oil, universal, chemical, vehicle, truck), absorbents (pads, socks, booms, rolls, scatter), biological cleaners, and decontamination kits. Products sold via quote request system.
3. Industrial Cleaning Services: Scheduled maintenance cleaning of tanks, separators, factories, utilities and storage facilities. Services include bulk storage cleaning, confined space cleaning, high-pressure cleaning, and super sucker services for thick sludge and slurry removal.
4. Hazardous Waste Management: Complete hazardous waste management including waste classification, analysis, treatment, and disposal. Services include fire debris removal, waste transportation, site decontamination, and turnkey industry solutions.
5. SpillProtect Plan (Insurance): Environmental impairment management solution developed in partnership with Envirosure, combining risk assessment, incident prevention, immediate response, and claims management with insurance coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Spill Tech provides 24/7/365 emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, hazardous waste management, contaminated land rehabilitation, and marine/riverine environmental response services across South Africa and Namibia. The company deploys specialized fleets (Super Sucker trucks, ultra-high-pressure cleaners, vacuum trucks) along with proprietary Liquid Fire soil remediation technology and a network of strategically placed branches linked by a centralized 24-hour control room. It also sells a portfolio of spill kits, absorbents, and decontamination products through a quote-based ordering system.

Product overview

Spill Tech is an environmental services company offering emergency spill response and hazardous waste management services across South Africa and Namibia. The company operates a service-based model with a portfolio of core services including Emergency Spill Response, Industrial Cleaning, Hazardous Waste Management, Contaminated Land Rehabilitation, Liquid Fire (accelerated soil remediation), Marine/Riverine Response, Super Sucker Services, Decontamination, Asbestos Removal, and Nurdle Clean-up. The product portfolio complements these services with Spill Kits (Oil Wheely Bin Spill Kit, Universal Wheely Bin Spill Kit, Universal Vehicle Spill Kit, Truck Spill Kit, Small Oil Spill Kit, Chemical Spill Kit, BIOZORB Vehicle Spill Kit, Antistatic Vehicle Spill Kit, Emergency Blood Spill Kit, Chemical Wheely Bin Spill Kit), Absorbents (Universal, Chemical, and Oil Absorbent lines including Pads, Rolls, Socks, Booms, Scatter, and OILSEP specialty products), Biological Cleaners (OILSEP BIO1 and BIO2), and Decontamination Kits (Small, Medium, Decon Wheely Bin, and Food Grade variants). The SpillProtect Plan adds an insurance and risk management layer in partnership with Envirosure. The company operates 24/7/365 with a centralized control room and nationwide branch network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Spill Response Service 24/7/365 rapid response to hazardous waste spills and discharges to protect people, property and the environment, with on-site arrival typically within an hour.
• Industrial Cleaning Service Scheduled maintenance cleaning of tanks, separators, factories, utilities and storage facilities using appropriate cleaning methods including ultra-high-pressure cleaners and wet-dry vacuum trucks.
• Hazardous Waste Management Service Classification, analysis and responsible treatment/disposal of hazardous waste using specialized fleet of wet-dry vacuum trucks, skip loaders, hook-lift trucks, and drum handling facilities.
• Contaminated Land Rehabilitation Service On-site contaminated land rehabilitation using ex-situ and in-situ bioremediation methods as a cost-effective alternative to lifting and disposing of large volumes of polluted soil.
• Liquid Fire Accelerated on-site remediation of contaminated soils using a mobile technological process that combines physical and chemical treatment with proprietary chemical agents to oxidize hydrocarbons and render soil rehabilitated within 48 hours.
• Marine / Riverine Response Service Specialized response services for marine or riverine environmental spills, including complete site management, booming and containment, surface skimmers, air-operated diaphragm pumps, and waste removal.
• Super Sucker Services Industrial cleaning using heavy-duty tank trucks with high-pressure vacuum and jetting capabilities for separator cleaning, thick sludge removal, drain jetting, and contaminated liquid recovery.
• SpillProtect Plan A 3-in-1 environmental impairment management solution incorporating risk management, insurance and claims management developed in partnership with Envirosure, providing expert advice, immediate response, and insurance claim handling.
• Nurdle Clean-up and Collection Service Cleanup operations for nurdles (plastic pellets) washing up on coastlines, including inspection, collection and drop-off at designated collection points.
• Decontamination Service Specialist cleaning and decontamination of buildings and sites using proven cleaning systems including disinfectants, equipment and procedures, with same-day emergency response capability.
• Asbestos Removal and Demolition Service DOL approved asbestos removal contractor services including safe removal, transport and disposal of asbestos-containing materials with certificates of safe disposal issued.
• Spill Kits Range Comprehensive range of spill kits including Oil Wheely Bin Spill Kit, Universal Wheely Bin Spill Kit, Universal Vehicle Spill Kit, Truck Spill Kit, Small Oil Spill Kit, Chemical Spill Kit, BIOZORB Vehicle Spill Kit, Antistatic Vehicle Spill Kit, Emergency Blood Spill Kit, and Chemical Wheely Bin Spill Kit for oil, chemical, universal, and biological spill response.
• Universal Absorbent Range Universal absorbent products including melt-blown polypropylene pads (packs of 100/200), 2m and 4m x 180mm booms, 40m rolls, 50L scatter bags, and 1.2m socks for general spill absorption.
• Chemical Absorbent Range Chemical absorbent products including pads (packs of 100/200), 4m x 180mm booms, bulk roll, 50L scatter, and 1.2m x 7.6cm socks (10 per pack) for chemical spill containment and absorption.
• Oil Absorbent Range Oil absorbent products including pads (ideal for mechanic garages and fuel filling stations), 40m rolls, and 4m polypropylene booms for oil spill containment and absorption.
• OILSEP Specialty Absorbent Range All-natural hydrophobic OILSEP absorbent range including 230L fibre bags, 4m booms, cushions, 1.2m socks, 2m booms, 4m and 6m and 10m marine booms for hydrocarbon spill response on water and land.
• Biozorb SA Blend Spill Tech's branded oil absorption product that absorbs oil on contact; lightweight, hydrophobic, vapor suppressing, non-leaching, and cost-effective, supplied in 100L bags.
• OILSEP BIO Biological Cleaners OILSEP BIO1 (biological stain remover for ingrained oil contamination on tarred and hard floors, ~25L capacity) and OILSEP BIO2 (heavy-duty biodegradable water-based degreaser for semi-porous to porous hard floors).
• Acidzorb Liquid solidifier that absorbs acid on contact, used with acid neutralizer.
• Decontamination Kits Range of decontamination kits including Decon Wheely Bin Kit (240L red bin with PPE, disinfectants, cleaning tools, disposal bags), Medium Decontamination Kit (PVC carry bag for residential use), Small Decontamination Kit (masks, gloves, microfibre cloth, disposal bags), and Food Grade Decon Wheely Kit (food-grade specifications).
• Sparkproof Tools Sparkproof and antistatic tools for use in potentially hazardous and combustible environments, including Sparkproof Antistatic Shovel (Red), Sparkproof Shovel (Black), and Sparkproof Broom.
• Large Drip Tray Polypropylene drip tray available in yellow and black for hydrocarbon and chemical spill containment.
• Chemical Absorbent Cushions Chemical absorbent cushions 60cm in length, 10 pillows per pack, for chemical spill absorption.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100% of emergency calls responded to on-site within 1 hour
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EnvirosurecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of the SpillProtect Plan, an industry-first environmental impairment management solution combining risk management, insurance, and claims management. Spill Tech provides emergency response services while Envirosure provides insurance coverage and claims handling.
• Strategic Partners AbroadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped Liquid Fire technology in partnership with strategic partners abroad. Liquid Fire represents a revolutionary mobile technological development in the treatment of contaminated soil.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL): Global marine oil spill response cooperative serving oil and gas majors with emergency response and containment services. Highly comparable marine/riverine spill response capability and enterprise customer overlap with petroleum majors.
• EnviroServ: Major South African hazardous and integrated waste management company providing waste collection, treatment, disposal, and industrial cleaning across Southern Africa. Direct domestic competitor serving overlapping mining, industrial, and petrochemical customers with similar service lines.
• Clean Harbors: North America's leading provider of hazardous waste management, industrial cleaning, and emergency spill response services. Directly comparable business model with 24/7 emergency response, multi-branch network, and similar enterprise customer base in energy and industrial sectors.
• Interwaste Holdings: South African integrated waste management company (also part of the Sèché Group) providing hazardous and non-hazardous waste services. Sister company within the same group with overlapping service offerings and customer base in South Africa.
• Sèché Environnement: Parent company and global direct peer, providing hazardous waste management, circular economy services, and industrial cleaning across Europe and emerging markets. Comparable in service offerings (spill response, contaminated land, industrial cleaning), access to enterprise customers, and proprietary remediation technology.
• Tradebe: Spain-headquartered hazardous waste management company operating internationally with industrial cleaning, emergency response, and waste treatment services. Comparable in operating scope and customer profile to Spill Tech's industrial cleaning and hazardous waste management services.

Broad incumbents

• Stericycle: U.S.-headquartered regulated waste management company specializing in medical waste, biohazard, and hazardous waste services. Comparable in biohazard and regulated waste handling with Spill Tech's Emergency Blood Spill Kit and decontamination services, though broader in focus.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Global waste management and environmental services multinational offering hazardous waste, industrial services, and remediation across Africa and worldwide. Overlaps with Spill Tech in hazardous waste and industrial cleaning but operates as a broad incumbent across many verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SpillTechSA
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spill-tech

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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