Hodge Clemco

What Hodge Clemco does

Hodge Clemco is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of abrasive blast cleaning machines, surface preparation equipment, and abrasive materials, founded in Sheffield in 1959 and now operating as a subsidiary of SurfacePrep UK Ltd (Company No. 13536703). The company pioneered the UK's surface preparation and finishing industry and was among the first in the market to offer fully bespoke blasting systems. Its core product portfolio spans blast machines (including Aquagrit slurry, Clemvac, and IBIX portable units), blast cabinets, blast rooms, abrasive recovery systems, dust extraction equipment, pipe cleaning tools, and operator safety equipment (Apollo and Nova helmets, blast suits). It also supplies an extensive abrasives range covering aluminium oxide variants, garnet, glass bead, chilled iron, steel grit/shot, silicon carbide, walnut shell, calcium carbonate, stonegrit, and specialist blast media.

Beyond equipment, Hodge Clemco offers coating application systems (electric and pneumatic airless), powder coating and wet paint finishing systems, spray booths, mass finishing equipment, and inspection equipment, alongside acquired legacy brands Hogg Blasting and Finishing and Complete Finishing Systems. The business model combines one-time equipment sales with recurring revenue from abrasive media, spares, consumables, servicing and System MOT compliance checks, equipment hire, contract blasting services, training, and recycling/waste disposal. Pricing is quote-based across all product and service lines, distributed via an enterprise field sales motion with phone and contact-form engagement. Customers are primarily industrial manufacturers in aerospace, defence, medical, and general industrial verticals.

Since 2021, Hodge Clemco has been part of SurfacePrep UK alongside Hogg Blasting and Finishing and Complete Finishing Systems, forming the largest one-stop shop for surface preparation and finishing solutions across the UK, USA, and Canada. Channel and technology partnerships with Gema (Official Distributor), Graco (Official Partner), and Huber Advanced Materials (Agent) extend the addressable portfolio into powder coating, industrial coating, and advanced materials. Credibility is reinforced by Made in Sheffield accreditation, Safe Contractor status, Institute of Corrosion membership, and Sheffield Chamber of Commerce membership.

Name

Hodge Clemco

Legal name

SurfacePrep UK Ltd

Website

https://hodgeclemco.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hodge Clemco, founded in Sheffield in 1959 and now part of SurfacePrep UK, manufactures and supplies abrasive blast cleaning machines, surface preparation equipment, abrasives, coatings, and finishing systems to industrial customers in aerospace, defence, medical, and general manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Surface Preparation Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting (Sand/Grit/Shot/Waterjet) (IMAIAKAC), Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF), Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Surface preparation equipment
• Abrasive blasting machines
• Blast cleaning systems
• Industrial abrasive media
• Abrasive recovery systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Blast Equipment Sales: Sale of blast machines, blast cabinets, blast rooms, abrasive recovery systems, dust extraction equipment, pipe cleaning tools, helmets, and blast suits.
2. Abrasive Materials: Supply of various abrasive materials including aluminium oxide, expendable, glass, metallic, plastic, specialist abrasives, garnet, glass bead, chilled iron, steel grit, steel shot, walnut shell, and other specialized media.
3. Spares and Consumables: Aftermarket parts, spares, and consumables for blast equipment maintenance and operation.
4. Servicing and Maintenance: Total servicing solutions, equipment servicing, and System MOT checks for compliance with industry regulations.
5. Equipment Hire: Equipment hire services for short-term or project-based needs.
6. Training Services: Blast Cleaning Appreciation Training services.
7. Blasting Services: Contract blasting services for customers requiring outsourced surface preparation.
8. Recycling and Waste Disposal: Abrasive recycling systems and waste disposal services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hodge Clemco manufactures and supplies industrial abrasive blast cleaning machines, surface preparation equipment, and a wide range of blast media. Its portfolio includes blast machines, blast cabinets, blast rooms, abrasive recovery systems, dust extraction, pipe cleaning tools, safety equipment, coating and finishing systems, and inspection tools. The company complements this with spares, consumables, training, equipment hire, contract blasting services, and System MOT compliance checks, serving industrial manufacturers across aerospace, defence, and medical sectors.

Product overview

Hodge Clemco offers a comprehensive portfolio of surface preparation and finishing equipment as part of SurfacePrep UK. The core product line includes blast machines (portable and room-scale), blast cabinets, and blast rooms for industrial surface preparation, complemented by abrasive recovery systems and dust extraction equipment. The company's extensive abrasives portfolio covers aluminium oxide variants, garnet, glass bead, chilled iron, steel grit/shot, silicon carbide, and specialist blast media. Safety equipment includes Apollo and Nova helmet systems and blast suits. Additional offerings span coating equipment (electric and pneumatic airless), powder coating and wet paint finishing systems, spray booths, mass finishing equipment, and inspection tools. The company also provides substantial aftermarket services including training, equipment servicing, testing and compliance, recycling and waste disposal, equipment hire, and refurbished equipment. The product line was expanded through acquisition of Hogg Blasting and Finishing and Complete Finishing Systems brands. Hodge Clemco positions itself as the UK's largest supplier of blasting parts, spares, and consumables.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blast Machines

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SurfacePrep UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, Hodge Clemco joined SurfacePrep UK alongside legacy brands Hogg Blasting and Finishing and Complete Finishing Systems. This strategic move strengthens their ability to deliver world-class products, technical support, and bespoke engineered systems across UK, USA, and Canada markets, making Hodge Clemco part of the largest one-stop shop for surface preparation and finishing solutions.
• GemacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGema is an Official Distributor for Hodge Clemco/SurfacePrep UK, providing powder coating equipment and related products.
• GracocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGraco is an Official Partner for Hodge Clemco/SurfacePrep UK, providing industrial coating and finishing equipment solutions.
• Huber Advanced MaterialsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHuber Advanced Materials is an Agent for Hodge Clemco/SurfacePrep UK, representing advanced materials products.
• Hogg Blasting and FinishingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegacy brand that joined SurfacePrep UK alongside Hodge Clemco in 2021, forming part of the largest one-stop shop for surface preparation.
• Complete Finishing SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegacy brand that joined SurfacePrep UK alongside Hodge Clemco in 2021, expanding the comprehensive surface preparation and finishing solutions portfolio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clemco International: Clemco International is the German originator of the Clemco blast equipment line and shares direct heritage with Hodge Clemco (which historically distributed Clemco products in the UK). It is the closest direct peer, manufacturing blast machines, cabinets, rooms, and abrasive media for industrial surface preparation worldwide.
• Wheelabrator Group: Wheelabrator is a global specialist in shot blasting, peening, and surface preparation equipment serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers. It directly competes with Hodge Clemco in blast rooms, blast machines, and wheelblast/shotblast systems for surface finishing.
• Pangborn (part of a global industrial group): Pangborn designs and manufactures shot blast and airblast equipment, including blast rooms, wheels, and abrasive recovery systems. It competes head-to-head with Hodge Clemco in industrial surface preparation for foundries, forging, and heavy industry.
• Rösler Group: Rösler is a leading global manufacturer of mass finishing (vibratory finishing, shot blasting) equipment and consumables. It directly overlaps with Hodge Clemco's mass finishing and shot blasting product lines, particularly in automotive and aerospace surface finishing.
• Airblast Equipment: Airblast designs and builds blast rooms, blast cabinets, and abrasive blasting equipment for industrial cleaning and surface preparation. It is a direct competitor in the same product categories as Hodge Clemco, with strong presence in Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
• Guyson International: Guyson is a UK-based manufacturer of blast cabinets, robotic blast systems, and ultrasonic cleaning equipment. As a fellow UK industrial finishing equipment maker, it competes directly with Hodge Clemco in precision blast cabinet and surface preparation applications.
• Empire Abrasive Equipment: Empire Abrasive Equipment manufactures blast cabinets, blast rooms, and portable blast equipment in North America. It is a direct competitor in cabinet-style and enclosed blast cleaning equipment serving industrial finishing customers.

Broad incumbents

• Sinto (Sintokogio): Sinto Group is a large Japanese industrial conglomerate with significant operations in shot blasting, foundry equipment, and surface treatment. Its blasting division competes with Hodge Clemco globally while benefiting from broader industrial portfolio scale.
• Graco Inc. Graco is a global leader in fluid handling equipment including industrial coating and finishing systems. While a Hodge Clemco partner (Official Partner) for coating equipment, it is a broad incumbent in adjacent finishing categories and could expand overlap.

Regional players

• SurfacePrep Inc (US parent group): SurfacePrep is the North American parent group of Hodge Clemco and operates blast equipment and abrasive distribution across the USA. It is a regional peer serving the same product categories in the US market that Hodge Clemco addresses in the UK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hodgeclemcoltd

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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