Empteezy
Emtez (formerly Empteezy) is a UK-founded, privately-held manufacturer of spill containment, hazardous substance storage, flood defence, and waste handling products, operating in-house manufacturing across six European countries and selling through e-commerce and direct enterprise sales to industrial, commercial, military, and education customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersLivingston, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Empteezy does
Empteezy Ltd, now operating as Emtez, is a UK-headquartered designer, manufacturer and supplier of spill containment, hazardous substance storage, flood defence, and waste handling products, founded in 1986 in Livingston, Scotland. The company operates across six European countries through wholly-owned manufacturing and sales subsidiaries in the UK (Livingston), France (Nantes/Delahaye Industries), Spain (Barcelona/Iberica), Germany (Düsseldorf/Schoeller GmbH and a web sales entity), Belgium (Benelux) and Italy (Italia joint venture, now fully consolidated), producing over 80% of its 553+ product range in-house using steel fabrication and rotational moulding for polyethylene items. Its product portfolio spans bunded drum and IBC storage units (including the DPU range holding up to 96 drums/24 IBCs), Chemstor walk-in stores with a 20-year structural guarantee, 60-minute fire-rated storage cabinets, EN 14470-1 certified LithiumVault lithium-ion battery cabinets, FloodStop and FloodFence modular flood barriers, Eezybund collapsible bunds, spill pallets, absorbents and spill kits, emergency safety showers, and the patented Auto-Tipping Skip waste handling system invented by founder Bruce Wishart.
The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model: smaller standard products (polyethylene spill pallets, absorbents, drip trays) are sold through the e-commerce storefront with published pricing (£40-£2,500) and free shipping, while all steel manufactured items — bunded stores, DPU range, walk-in stores, fire-rated units and bespoke solutions — are priced on application via a direct enterprise sales team. The company offers free site assessments, spill training courses, maintenance and retrofitting services, and serves four primary customer segments: industrial (manufacturing, chemical, pharma, F&B — its largest segment), commercial, military, and education. Revenue derives from hardware product sales (catalog and bespoke) plus professional services, with a Partner Marketing Portal supporting channel relationships.
The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, holds ISO 9001/14001/45001 and Cyber Essentials certifications, and in 2023 rebranded from Empteezy to Emtez to unify its acquired entities under a single group identity, while simultaneously doubling the size of its Barcelona warehouse to expand Southern European capacity.
Empteezy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Empteezy
- Legal name
- Empteezy Ltd
- Website
- https://empteezy.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Emtez (formerly Empteezy) is a UK-founded, privately-held manufacturer of spill containment, hazardous substance storage, flood defence, and waste handling products, operating in-house manufacturing across six European countries and selling through e-commerce and direct enterprise sales to industrial, commercial, military, and education customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Empteezy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Spill Containment and Hazardous Material Storage Solutions
- NAICS
- Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)
- SIC
- Refuse Systems (4953), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Spill Control & Containment Equipment (Absorbents, Berms, Spill Kits) (IMAHALAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Emergency Response Planning, Training & Spill Readiness Services (ERP, Drills, Standby) (EUAIAMAJ), Emergency Waste Packaging, Transportation & Disposal (Post-incident) (EUAIAMAH)
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Where Empteezy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Livingston
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
Empteezy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: Manufactured safety and storage products sold directly through e-commerce and sales team. Product categories include bunded storage, spill pallets, IBC containment, hazardous substance handling, lithium-ion battery storage, flood barriers, absorbents, spill kits, waste handling equipment, and safety stations. Both standard catalog items and bespoke manufactured solutions.
- Professional Services: Maintenance and servicing of products, site assessments, spill training courses, and bespoke manufacturing consultation. The company provides ongoing support for customers including product modifications, enhancements, and retrofitting services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard E-commerce Products - Polyethylene Items |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard E-commerce Products - Steel Items |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom/Bespoke Steel Manufacturing - Quote Required |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Empteezy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Empteezy designs, manufactures, and supplies spill containment and control products, including bulk hazardous substance storage units, lithium-ion battery storage cabinets, flood barriers, bunded spill pallets, absorbents, IBCs, and waste handling skips. The company serves industrial, commercial, military, and education customers across the UK and mainland Europe with over 80% of manufacturing conducted in-house.
Product overview
Empteezy (now Emtez) is a globally recognised manufacturer and supplier of safety and storage solutions for working environments across industrial, commercial, military, and education sectors. The company offers over 550 products across core ranges including Bulk Hazardous Substance Storage, LithiumVault lithium-ion battery storage, Flood Defence solutions (FloodStop and FloodFence), Spill Prevention (spill pallets, bunds, drip trays), Hazardous Substance Handling (trolleys, cradles, funnels), Absorbents & Spill Kits, Safety Stations (emergency showers, eye wash), and Waste Handling (auto-tipping skips). The portfolio spans steel and polyethylene storage units, fire-rated containers, walk-in stores, and specialized handling equipment. The company manufactures over 80% of products in-house at UK facilities and offers bespoke manufacturing for custom specifications. The product ecosystem includes branded lines like Chemstor for walk-in stores, LithiumVault for battery storage, Eezybund for portable bunds, and DPU for secure drum/IBC stores.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- LithiumVault: Battery storage solutions including cabinets, containers, walk-in stores, and transport boxes for lithium-ion batteries. EN 14470-1 approved.
- FloodStop
- FloodFence
- Eezybund
- Chemstor
Products and services
- Auto-Tipping Skip
Quantifiable outcome
- 20-year structural guarantee on premium walk-in stores (CS1, CS2, CS6) demonstrating product durability
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Empteezy
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Empteezy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Empteezy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- DK Sea & SafetycoreExclusive distributors for Floodstop flood defence barrier products in Denmark. Oversaw deployment of Floodstop barrier technology to protect Danish harbour, demonstrating international distribution network.
- JustritecorePremium reseller of Justrite hazardous goods handling products including plunger cans, laboratory cans, bench cans, Type I and II safety cans, dispensing bottles, drum vents, dip tanks, safety taps, anti-static wires, and flammable safety accessories. Justrite products are FM Global approved for use with flammable liquids.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Empteezy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- New Pig Corporation: New Pig is a US-based specialist in spill containment products including absorbent pads, spill kits, spill pallets, and drum management. Comparable to Emtez's absorbents and spill pallet ranges and serves overlapping industrial and chemical manufacturing customers.
- DENIOS: DENIOS is a German-headquartered manufacturer of spill containment, hazardous storage, and environmental safety products, with a comparable product portfolio (spill pallets, IBC stores, walk-in stores, lithium-ion storage). It is the most direct European competitor to Emtez and operates across similar industrial customer segments.
- Justrite Manufacturing: Justrite is a US manufacturer of safety cabinets, spill containment, and flammable liquid handling products. Emtez is a premium reseller of Justrite products while also offering directly competitive in-house manufactured alternatives, creating a hybrid competitor-and-partner dynamic.
- Ecospill: Ecospill is a UK-based spill containment and absorbent products supplier offering spill kits, spill pallets, and bunded storage. It directly competes with Emtez in the UK industrial safety market, particularly on catalogue spill containment products.
- Spill Station Global: Spill Station Global is an Australian manufacturer and distributor of spill containment and industrial safety products including spill kits, absorbents, and bunded storage. It is a direct specialist competitor in spill response equipment with overlapping product lines to Emtez's absorbents and spill kits.
- Cemo Group: Cemo is a German manufacturer of plastic and steel containers, IBCs, and hazardous substance storage including bunded storage units. Directly comparable to Emtez's IBC spill pallets, drum spill pallets, and bunded storage product lines for industrial customers.
Emerging players
- SafeRack: SafeRack is a US manufacturer of loading rack safety equipment, fall protection, and spill containment platforms. Overlaps with Emtez's bunded storage and custom steel fabrication capabilities, particularly for industrial loading and chemical handling applications.
Broad incumbents
- Brady Corporation: Brady Corporation is a global manufacturer of identification, safety, and compliance products, including spill containment and facility safety solutions. It competes broadly in industrial safety where Emtez operates but as part of a much larger portfolio spanning labels, printers, and lockout/tagout.
- Aero Healthcare: Aero Healthcare is a global manufacturer and distributor of first aid, medical, and industrial safety products. Overlaps with Emtez's safety station range (emergency showers, eye wash) and broader industrial safety equipment categories.
Regional players
- Envirosafe Products: Envirosafe Products is a UK-based spill control and environmental safety specialist supplying spill kits, absorbents, and containment products. Comparable to Emtez's spill containment offering, particularly for the UK industrial and commercial market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Empteezy social profiles
Digital presenceEmpteezy compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Empteezy financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Empteezy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Empteezy subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
Empteezy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Empteezy M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Empteezy
What does Empteezy do?
Empteezy designs, manufactures, and supplies spill containment and control products, including bulk hazardous substance storage units, lithium-ion battery storage cabinets, flood barriers, bunded spill pallets, absorbents, IBCs, and waste handling skips. The company serves industrial, commercial, military, and education customers across the UK and mainland Europe with over 80% of manufacturing conducted in-house.
Is Empteezy a public or private company?
Empteezy is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Empteezy founded?
Empteezy was founded in 1986. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Empteezy based?
Empteezy is headquartered in Livingston, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Empteezy make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Services.
Who are Empteezy's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are New Pig Corporation, DENIOS, Justrite Manufacturing, Ecospill, Spill Station Global and Cemo Group. SafeRack is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Brady Corporation and Aero Healthcare. Envirosafe Products is listed as a regional player.
Does Empteezy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Empteezy.
What industry is Empteezy in?
Empteezy's product category is Spill Containment and Hazardous Material Storage Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHALAK, Spill Control & Containment Equipment (Absorbents, Berms, Spill Kits), with a secondary code of EUAIAMAJ, Emergency Response Planning, Training & Spill Readiness Services (ERP, Drills, Standby). Its NAICS code is 33331 and its SIC code is 4953.