Hedson

Name

Hedson

Legal name

Hedson Technologies AB

Website

https://hedson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Workshop Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Fluids, Lubricants & Chemical Products Manufacturing (Oils/Coolants/Additives/Cleaners) (IMACANAK)

Keywords

• Automotive workshop equipment
• Infrared curing systems
• Spray gun cleaners
• Pneumatic vehicle lifts
• Wheel washing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlöv

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Workshop Equipment Sales: Hedson generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical equipment including curing systems (IRT infrared and UV dryers), gun cleaners (Drester), lifting equipment (Herkules), and wheel washers. Products are sold directly and through partner channels.
2. Professional Services: The company provides commercial and technical services including shopfloor optimization, workshop layout planning, technical support, installation, spare parts, upgrades, and tailored maintenance programs.
3. Consumables: Hedson sells consumables including flocculation powder, filters, AquaSolve water-borne solvent, and other cleaning/spray gun maintenance products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hedson manufactures and sells high-performance workshop equipment for automotive body and paint shops, tire shops, and industrial customers through three sub-brands: IRT (infrared and UV curing systems), Drester (spray gun cleaners and wheel washers), and Herkules (pneumatic lifting equipment). The company also sells consumables such as AquaSolve water-borne solvent, filters, and flocculation powder, and provides complementary professional services including workshop layout planning, installation, spare parts, and maintenance.

Product overview

Hedson is a single-source supplier offering three world-leading product sub-brands: Drester (spray gun cleaners and wheel washers), Herkules (lifting equipment), and IRT (infrared and UV curing systems). The product portfolio includes core curing equipment such as IRT PowerCure, FlexiCure, Combi, ICure 2, UV SmartCure, UV SpotCure2, Rail Systems, and DTP infrared dryers; gun cleaning solutions including the Drester Ace series (Quattro C/S, Triple C, Double C/S/A), Classic series (1000, 1050, 2600, 3600, 8000), QuickRinse, and Dynamic Triple; wheel washers including Flow, GP24 Le Mans, GP12 Silverstone, and GP10 Monza; lifting equipment including AirgoMatic Pro 3513, AirgoMatic Big Duo, AirgoMatic Compact 2810, AirgoMatic Retrofit 2810, HM series, HLS 1200, K700, Painter, and Transmobile; plus accessories (Quick Lift, Trolley/Docking Unit, Lacky equipment) and consumables (AquaSolve, filters, flocculation powder). These products serve body shops, paint shops, tire shops, and industrial applications with a focus on efficiency, time savings, and environmental friendliness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Drester: Global market leader in spray gun cleaners for automotive workshops. Swedish invention offering certified and patented products with superior cleaning performance.
• Herkules
• IRT

Products and services

• IRT 4-1 4-2 TCR Professional infrared curing system with thermal camera and radar guidance that provides automated temperature monitoring and distance measuring for precise paint curing in body shops.
• IRT PrepCure Generation 5 Fifth generation IRT PrepCure infrared curing systems for paint preparation and curing in body shop environments, part of the Prep series.
• Drester Flow Fully automated wheel washing system that is energy-efficient with unmatched cleaning performance, featuring closed water system technology for professional tire and wheel service operations.
• Herkules AirgoMatic Pro 3513 DUO Space-saving vehicle lift with innovative dual system enabling users to lift vehicles either on wheels or directly under the chassis in body and paint shops.
• Drester Ace Next generation spray gun cleaner with Capture@Source ventilation technology, patented spraygun holder, and unique magnetic gun holder for cleaning both solvent and water-based paints.
• IRT UV SpotCure 2 Next generation UV lamps providing 3 times stronger curing power for spot and panel repairs with high intensity UVA technology.
• IRT UV SmartCure Handheld UV LED curing device weighing 1 kg with exchangeable batteries, capable of curing 80 spot repairs on a single charge.
• IRT ICure 2 Energy-saving robotic IR/UVA curing system designed for automated curing operations in body shop and industrial environments.
• Drester GP Filter eQ Second generation automatic water purification filter unit for Drester wheel washers with upgraded filtration technology for improved environmental performance.
• IRT PowerCure Mobile infrared dryer allowing users to select desired panels for drying and start the curing process using short-wave IR technology for efficient paint curing.
• IRT FlexiCure Flexible rail system dryer with 4 curing zones and 3 IR lamps per zone for the preparation zone with adaptable curing configurations.
• Drester Classic Series Gun Cleaners Manual and automatic gun cleaners (models Classic 1000, 1050, 2600, 3600, 8000) for water-borne and conventional paint systems, featuring Drester Teflon Diaphragm pumps, brush and high-pressure rinse options, automatic extraction, and foot operation.
• Drester QuickRinse Manual gun cleaner for use with disposable cups, suitable for both water-borne and solvent-based paints.
• Drester Dynamic Triple Gun cleaning machine with environmentally friendly closed system of solvents and improved cleaning performance.
• Drester Grand Prix Wheel Washers Premium and fully automatic wheel washers in the Grand Prix series (GP24 Le Mans, GP12 Silverstone, GP10 Monza, W-450 PowerWash) featuring patented dynamic flush pipe technology and next-generation wheel washing capability.
• Herkules AirgoMatic Pro 3513 Powerful pneumatic vehicle lift with innovative details for all types of body and paint shop operations, PWIS-free (silicone and oil free).
• Herkules AirgoMatic Compact 2810 Compact pneumatic lift combining innovative pneumatic technology with practical workshop-focused design, available in standard and DUO dual-system variants.
• Herkules HM Series Lifts Pneumatic lifts for body and paint shops (HM 3213, HM 3513, HM 1100) with stepless lifting heights and PWIS-free operation.
• Herkules K700 Pneumatic lift designed for tire workshops with ergonomic design.
• Herkules Transmobile Remote-controlled automotive transmobile system for modern workshops that creates new working capacity with safer and quicker vehicle transportation routines, compatible with Herkules lifts and spray booths.
• AquaSolve Water-borne Solvent Water-borne solvent for automatic gun cleaning that works with all paint brands, contains anti-corrosion additives, complies with REACH directive, and is non-dangerous goods for shipping.
• Drester Quick Lift Patent-pending accessory that loads a heavy wheel in less than 3 seconds for ergonomic wheel handling, designed for use with Drester Grand Prix wheel washers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 89% time saving per paint job - curing a wing or door using IRT PowerCure takes 7 minutes vs 40 minutes in a combined booth & oven at 60 degrees C
• +6 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Car-O-Liner: Swedish-headquartered provider of collision repair equipment including measuring systems, welding, and lifting/racking solutions for body shops. Direct comparable to Hedson given overlapping body-shop customer base, Swedish heritage, and combined equipment + training offering.
• GYS: French manufacturer of welding, battery, and body shop equipment, including dent pulling and induction heating systems for automotive workshops. Competes with Hedson in body shop equipment with overlapping customer base across Europe.
• Symach: Italian provider of body shop and paint repair equipment including curing, welding, and dent repair systems. Overlaps directly with Hedson's IRT curing and Herkules lifting portfolio for the same body and paint shop customers.
• Celette: French manufacturer of body repair benches, measuring, and lifting equipment for collision repair shops. Comparable to Hedson's Herkules lifting line and serves the same body-shop end customer across Europe.
• Spanesi: Italian manufacturer of body shop repair equipment, including lifting, bench, and paint preparation systems. Directly competes with Hedson's Herkules lifts and IRT curing systems across European body shops.

Broad incumbents

• Rotary (Vehicle Service Group): US-headquartered global leader in vehicle lifts as part of Vehicle Service Group (Dover). Comparable to Hedson's Herkules pneumatic lift line but operates at much larger scale and broader product portfolio across the automotive service industry.
• Chief (Vehicle Service Group): US provider of collision repair and measurement systems under Vehicle Service Group (Dover). Competes with Hedson in collision repair equipment (measuring, anchoring, lifting) for body shops, with stronger North American presence.
• SATA: German premium manufacturer of spray guns, paint spray equipment, and respiratory protection for automotive refinishing. Adjacent to Hedson's Drester gun cleaner business — same spray-gun end customer, complementary rather than directly competing equipment.
• Henkel (Adhesive Technologies / Automotive): Global chemical company selling adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment products to automotive OEMs and aftermarket. Comparable to Hedson's consumables stream (cleaners, solvents, filters) for industrial and body-shop applications.
• 3M Automotive Aftermarket: Diversified global manufacturer serving the automotive refinish and body shop market with abrasives, masking, paint preparation systems, and adhesives. Overlaps with Hedson on consumables and shop-floor workflow products in body and paint shops.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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