Texatherm Systems

What Texatherm Systems does

Texatherm Systems is a privately held UK manufacturer of professional carpet cleaning equipment, chemicals, and training services, founded in the 1990s by Mark Mullane from a specialist cleaning business in Portished, near Bristol. The company's core technology is the EMV (Electronic Multi-Variable) platform, headlined by the EMV 409 machine, which uniquely combines hot water extraction, low moisture cleaning, and combination cleaning methods in a single unit. Supporting proprietary features include a patent-pending variable pump flow control system with 13 pressure settings, built-in pump freeze protection, 76dB noise baffling, a plug-and-play IP67 quick-release service architecture, and full transceiver remote control with a 300-metre range. The product portfolio extends beyond the flagship machine to include the TC170 and TC150 rotary machines, TM3/TM4 CRB agitation machines, the HT030s auto sensor heater tank, proprietary Texatherm-branded chemicals (pre-sprays, rinses, spotters, deodorisers, disinfectants, protectors), accessories, spare parts, and bundled equipment packs ranging from approximately £3,671 to £6,687.

Texatherm generates revenue through five streams: hardware sales of machines, chemicals, equipment, and accessories; equipment leasing via third-party financing partners (from approximately £20-28 per month + VAT); and professional services revenue from training courses (practical carpet cleaning, carpet repair, advanced spot & stain removal, upholstery cleaning) held at the company's Bristol-area training centre. The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market via its e-commerce website, phone-based sales support, and in-person training, with no third-party resellers or distributor network documented. Pricing is publicly disclosed and bundles are structured to include free training, which serves as both an onboarding tool and a customer-acquisition mechanism.

The company sells primarily to SMB professional carpet and upholstery cleaning businesses in the UK and internationally, with secondary marketing emphasis on commercial end-uses in hotels, schools, offices, nursing homes, pubs, and clubs. Its processes are certified to BSI PAS86 (2008), providing credibility in commercial tenders. The company remains founder-led, privately held, with no external institutional funding, no disclosed revenue, no named enterprise anchor customers, and an unverified 'worldwide' reach claim grounded in testimonial evidence from individual operators.

Name

Texatherm Systems

Legal name

Texatherm Systems

Website

https://texatherm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Weston-super-mare

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Carpet Cleaning Machines: Sale of proprietary EMV carpet cleaning machines, the core revenue driver. Machines range from standalone units to complete equipment packs with accessories and chemicals.
2. Cleaning Chemicals and Solutions: Sale of professional carpet cleaning chemicals including pre-sprays, rinses, spot removers, deodorisers, disinfectants and protectors under the Texatherm brand.
3. Equipment and Accessories: Sale of rotary machines, agitation machines, wands, sprayers, hoses, brushes, pads, and spare parts for the cleaning equipment ecosystem.
4. Training Courses: Professional carpet cleaning training courses including practical carpet cleaning, carpet repair, advanced stain removal, and upholstery cleaning courses.
5. Machine Leasing: Equipment leasing arrangements allowing customers to spread cost of machines over monthly payments rather than upfront purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Texatherm Systems manufactures and supplies the EMV 409 Professional Carpet Cleaning Machine — a multipurpose portable unit that combines hot water extraction, low moisture cleaning, and combination cleaning methods in a single machine — alongside complementary rotary and agitation machines, professional cleaning chemicals, accessories, spare parts, and hands-on training courses for carpet cleaning professionals in the UK and globally.

Product overview

Texatherm Systems is a UK-based manufacturer of professional carpet cleaning equipment, chemicals, and training services. The core product is the EMV 409 multipurpose carpet cleaning machine, which uniquely combines hot water extraction, low moisture cleaning, and combination cleaning methods in a single unit. The product portfolio centers on this flagship machine supplemented by ancillary equipment (TC170/TC150 rotary machines, TM3/TM4 CRB agitation machines, HT030s heater tanks), various equipment bundles and packs for different use cases (start-up packs, extraction packs, commercial packs), professional-grade chemical solutions (pre-sprays, rinses, spotters, deodorisers), and training courses. The modular architecture allows customers to purchase individual components or comprehensive bundles ranging from basic extraction setups to complete professional packages with training included.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EMV 409 Professional Carpet Cleaning Machine Flagship portable extraction carpet cleaning machine combining hot water extraction, low moisture, and combination cleaning methods in a single unit, with digital pump flow control, built-in freeze protection, 76dB noise baffling, 3000W twin circuit heater, IP67 plug-and-play quick release components, and full transceiver remote control up to 300m. Targeted at professional carpet cleaners and contract cleaners in the UK and worldwide.
• TC170 Gear Driven Rotary Machine Gear-driven rotary machine for carpets, tile, natural stone, PVC, and linoleum floors, featuring 170 RPM, 1000W motor, and IP44 protection grade with interchangeable brush attachments. Used by professional carpet cleaners for agitation, scrubbing, shampooing, and hard floor treatment.
• TC150 Rotary Machine Compact rotary machine with 330mm working width and 0.6kW motor for tile, natural stone, carpet, PVC, and linoleum floors, used by professional cleaners for carpet agitation and hard floor scrubbing.
• TM3 CRB Agitation Machine Power-driven contra-rotating brush (CRB) machine and pile lifter used as a professional dry carpet cleaning system or for agitating carpet pre-sprays prior to hot water extraction; includes renovator trays and multiple brush options.
• TM4 CRB Agitation Machine Larger format contra-rotating brush machine for aggressive carpet agitation and pile lifting, suitable for heavily matted carpets and restoration cleaning, supplied with standard brushes and renovator trays.
• HT030s Auto Sensor Tank Auto sensor digital heater tank with a 3000W heating element, automatic solution level display, automatic empty/low level shut-off sensors, and thermal protection; used in the Texatherm Low Moisture Process for commercial carpet cleaning.
• Texatherm Advanced Cleaner Professional carpet cleaning pre-spray chemical rated 5 stars for general carpet cleaning applications; available in 5-litre and other sizes for use with Texatherm and other professional extraction systems.
• Texatherm Neutraliser pH-neutralising acidic rinsing product for removing chemical residues after carpet cleaning, available in 5-litre and other sizes.
• Blitzzz Spot and stain remover chemical available in 5-litre and 500ml sizes for professional carpet and upholstery stain removal.
• Bio-Trax Bio-enzymatic spotter for removing natural dye-based stains and colour bleed from carpets and upholstery.
• CBT Acidic spotter for removal of cellulosic browning, tannin, tea/coffee stains, water marks, and yellowing from carpets and upholstery.
• Practical Carpet Cleaning Training Course Hands-on training course covering beginner and advanced carpet cleaning and restoration techniques, delivered at the Texatherm training centre in Bristol; included free with most equipment purchases.
• Carpet Repair Course Training course on carpet repair techniques delivered at the Texatherm training centre, targeted at professional carpet cleaners seeking to expand service offerings.
• Advanced Spot & Stain Removal Course Advanced training course on spot and stain removal techniques for professional carpet cleaners, delivered at the Texatherm training centre.
• Upholstery & Fine Fabrics Training Course Training course on upholstery and fine fabric cleaning techniques delivered at the Texatherm training centre for professional cleaners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water usage reduced by 40-60% compared to conventional cleaning systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cleanfix Reinigungssysteme AG: Swiss manufacturer of professional and commercial cleaning machines including carpet extractors and rotary machines, selling into the same professional cleaning contractor channel as Texatherm.
• Prochem: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of professional carpet cleaning machines, chemicals, and training — the closest direct competitor in geography, product mix, and target customer to Texatherm.
• Truvox International: UK manufacturer of commercial and professional cleaning machines, including carpet extractors, rotary machines, and vacuums, serving contract cleaners and facility managers with overlapping product categories to Texatherm.
• Rotovac: US-based specialist in rotary and wand-based carpet cleaning equipment, competing in the same professional carpet cleaning segment with similar rotary/agitation equipment to Texatherm's TC170 and TM3/TM4 CRB machines.
• Bane-Clene Systems: US manufacturer and supplier of carpet cleaning machines, chemicals, and training services to professional carpet cleaners — a near-direct parallel to Texatherm's integrated machines-plus-chemicals-plus-training offering.

Broad incumbents

• Kärcher: Global leader in cleaning equipment with a broad portfolio spanning consumer, commercial, and industrial extractors and accessories; competes with Texatherm in professional carpet extraction but as one of many product lines.
• Nilfisk: Major global manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment including carpet extractors and scrubbers; broader portfolio than Texatherm but overlapping in commercial carpet cleaning equipment sold to contract cleaners.
• Numatic International: UK-based manufacturer of professional vacuum cleaners and cleaning equipment (famous for the Henry range), competing in the same UK professional cleaning channel with broader but related equipment categories.
• Bissell Commercial: Division of Bissell offering professional and commercial carpet cleaning equipment and chemicals; broader consumer-plus-commercial portfolio than Texatherm but overlapping in extraction machines and cleaning solutions.

Regional players

• SEBO: German-designed, UK-distributed manufacturer of professional upright vacuum cleaners primarily for commercial and contract cleaning markets; comparable in UK professional cleaning channel but narrower equipment scope than Texatherm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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