Freddy

What Freddy does

Freddy Products Ltd is a UK-based industrial-equipment manufacturer founded in 1962 in Pershore, specializing in coolant recycling vacuums and industrial filtration systems used primarily in metalworking and CNC machining environments. Its product family spans compact units (Micro, Micro Plus, Midi, Superminor) through to large-capacity industrial machines (Mark V, Titan) and includes specialized offerings such as the Tramp Oil Separator, Vacuum Tramp Oil Skimmer, Freddy Centrifuge (5-micron centrifugal filtration), Electric Oil and Coolant Bowsers, and bespoke custom builds up to 3,000 litres. Core technology centers on filter-based filtration with a proprietary multi-stage filter-turret design configurable for different applications, and the company manufactures all units at its Midlands headquarters (Celsius House, Aintree Road, Pershore).

The company generates revenue through multiple streams: new industrial vacuum hardware sales, refurbished pre-owned equipment with a 12-month warranty, preventative and breakdown service contracts, short- and long-term equipment hire (50+ machine fleet with next-day UK delivery), and recurring consumables including filter bags from 1 to 1,000 microns. Distribution combines direct UK sales from Pershore with a global channel network covering North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and MENA through named regional partners.

Freddy primarily serves enterprises in aerospace and defence (Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery, Maycast-Noakes), automotive (Cummins Turbo Technologies, Cooper & Turner, JVM Castings), precision engineering and motorsport (F1 teams, Nevo Developments, Timet), general manufacturing (Kennametal), and niche applications such as marine (SNG Yachts). Selling motion is enterprise field sales augmented by on-site demonstrations, dedicated phone sales and service lines, a multi-channel digital presence (website, blog, LinkedIn, YouTube), and trade-show presence, with marquee co-development relationships — most notably with Rolls-Royce on the Coolant Health Unit — providing strong third-party validation.

Name

Freddy

Legal name

Freddy Products Ltd

Website

https://freddy-products.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Freddy Products Ltd is a UK industrial-equipment manufacturer founded in 1962 that designs and builds coolant recycling vacuums, tramp oil separators, and bespoke filtration systems for CNC machine shops, aerospace, automotive, and precision-engineering customers worldwide. It sells new and refurbished units, consumables, hire, and service contracts via direct UK sales and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coolant Recycling Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHALAC

Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Industrial Cleaning & Maintenance Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHANAD

Vacuum Pumps & Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Pumps & Compressors (Fluid & Gas Handling)

SECONDARYIMAHAGAN

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

Keywords

• Industrial coolant recycling vacuums
• Coolant filtration equipment
• Tramp oil separators
• Metalworking fluid management
• Industrial wet vacuum hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Pershore

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Vacuum Hardware Sales: Sale of new coolant recycling vacuums, swarf vacuums, and related equipment. Product range includes Micro, Superminor, Midi, Max, Ecovac, Mark V, Titan, and bespoke models with various capacities and specifications.
2. Refurbished Machines: Sale of fully refurbished pre-owned Freddy machines with 12-month warranty. Machines are stripped to bare metal, shot blasted, repowder coated, and have all components replaced with new parts.
3. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Bespoke service packages including preventative maintenance, breakdown callouts, and single services. Engineers provide on-site support throughout the UK.
4. Equipment Hire: Short and long-term hire of wet vacuums. Over 50 machines available, ranging from 50-litre Micro to 500-litre Mark V. Nationwide next-day delivery.
5. Spare Parts and Consumables: Filter bags (from 1 micron to 1000 micron), hose, tools, and other spare parts for Freddy equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Freddy Products Ltd manufactures and supplies the Freddy family of industrial coolant recycling vacuums, tramp oil separators, swarf vacuums, bowsers, filter bags, and bespoke industrial vacuum systems used in CNC machine shops and metalworking manufacturing. The company sells new and refurbished machines, hires wet vacuums to UK customers, and provides maintenance, refurbishment, and spare parts. Core customers are aerospace, automotive, precision engineering, and general industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

Freddy Products Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of industrial coolant recycling vacuums and filtration systems established in 1962. The core offering is the Freddy family of coolant recycling vacuums, ranging from compact units (50L Micro/Micro Plus) to large capacity models (500L-3000L Mark V, Titan). The product portfolio includes coolant recycling vacuums (Freddy Micro, Micro Plus, Midi, Superminor, Max, Mark V, Titan, CHU, Ecovac), tramp oil management solutions (Tramp Oil Separator, Vacuum Tramp Oil Skimmer), centrifugal filtration (Freddy Centrifuge), accessories (Electric Oil and Coolant Bowser, Second Filtration Unit), and bespoke/custom builds. Freddy also offers wet and dry industrial vacuums including ATEX and HEPA-rated models, a hire service with over 50 machines, and full machine refurbishment. The company serves automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing industries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freddy CHU (Coolant Health Unit) Industrial coolant recycling vacuum developed in conjunction with Rolls-Royce, featuring hands-free operation, automatic fill and empty capabilities, and a second filter for enhanced filtration. Filters and returns 2,500 litres of coolant within 1 hour. Designed for aerospace and high-volume CNC production environments where stopping production for coolant changes is unacceptable.
• Freddy Ecovac Industrial coolant recycling vacuum offering continuous vacuum and recycle operation via an independent return pump. Designed for vacuuming coolant from machine tool sumps, beds, drip trays, conveyors and shop floors.
• Freddy Mark V Large industrial coolant recycling vacuum with 310–500 litre tank capacity and tilting filter tank for quick basket emptying. Designed for automotive and aerospace industries to vacuum coolant from machine tool sumps and return it for re-use.
• Freddy Mark V Battery Propelled Battery-propelled and battery-operated version of the Mark V coolant recycling vacuum, available for 500 and 1000 litre models. Features tilting filter tank and is designed for vacuuming coolant from machine tool sumps and returning it for re-use.
• Freddy Max Coolant recycling vacuum with a tilting 60-litre primary filter tank feeding into a secondary 37-litre turret for double filtration. Designed to vacuum, filter and return coolant for re-use without additional operator work or space requirements.
• Freddy Micro Compact UK-manufactured coolant recycling system with 50 litre capacity, 2kw motor, 3000 m³/hr airflow rate, 238 L/min in-flow and 100 L/min out-flow rates. Designed for small to medium machine shops needing a compact coolant recycler.
• Freddy Micro Plus Compact 50-litre UK-manufactured coolant recycling system with pumping capability (unlike the gravity-drain Micro), 2kw motor, 3000 m³/hr airflow, 238 L/min in-flow and 100 L/min out-flow. Can recycle 50 litres in 60 seconds. Launched in 2017 as the newest addition to the Freddy family.
• Freddy Midi Coolant recycling vacuum with the smallest footprint in the Freddy range (620mm width), designed for vacuuming coolant from machine tool sumps, beds, drip trays, conveyors and the shop floor, with a dedicated floor tool for recycling.
• Freddy Superminor Compact coolant recycling vacuum built of mild steel for robustness and easy manoeuvrability around machine shops. Some units have been in service for 25+ years. Operated via simple lever and push-button controls.
• Freddy Titan Largest coolant recycling vacuum in the Freddy range, typically 3000 litres and available in multiple tank sizes. Fitted with a 7.5kw 415v side channel pump for thick oils and heavy solids. Well suited to automotive and aerospace industries and can be towed by tractor or forklift.
• Freddy Bespoke Custom-Built Coolant Vacuums Custom-built industrial coolant vacuums engineered to specific customer requirements, including adaptations of original Freddys or entirely bespoke designs. Options include fork lift channels, custom tank sizes up to 3000 litres, and specialised configurations for unique applications.
• Freddy Tramp Oil Separator Industrial tramp oil separator designed to combat tramp oil contamination in machine tool coolant systems. Easily manoeuvrable for factory-wide use, runs continuously without interfering with production, and siphons tramp oil into a collection bottle while returning cleaned coolant.
• Freddy Centrifuge Centrifugal coolant filtration system that spins dirty coolant to compact contaminants into a cake on a rotary liner wall. Filters down to 5 microns with throughput up to 80 litres per minute, returning cleaned coolant to the machine tool.
• Electric Oil and Coolant Bowser Hand-built safe transport system for clean fluids around workshops. Constructed from 2-3mm mild steel (304/316 stainless steel optional), 200-300 litre baffled tank capacity, centrifugal pump with 85 L/min delivery speed. Includes sight gauge and heavy-duty castors.
• Swarf Vacuums Industrial wet-use vacuums designed for swarf vacuuming applications and drum top vacuuming in metalworking environments.
• HEPA and ATEX Rated Industrial Vacuums Industrial dry vacuums including ATEX rated units for hazardous dust environments and HEPA vacuums for enhanced filtration. Acquired through the 2001 purchase of Industrial VacAir.
• Freddy Hire Service Short and long-term wet vacuum hire service with over 50 machines available, ranging from 50-litre Micro to 500-litre Mark V, in 110v/230v/415v options. Nationwide next-day delivery from Midlands HQ for trial-before-purchase or temporary use cases.
• Freddy Refurbishment Service and Refurbished Machines Full refurbishment service for existing Freddy coolant recycling vacuums. Machines are stripped to bare metal, shot blasted, repowder coated, and have all components replaced with new parts. Refurbished machines are offered for sale with a 12-month warranty, with pricing examples such as Refurbished Micro Plus 50L 2kw 240v at £1,599 and Refurbished Superminor 3kw 240v at £2,689–£2,879.
• Service and Maintenance Contracts Bespoke service and maintenance packages for Freddy equipment, including preventative maintenance, breakdown callouts, and single services. Engineers provide on-site support throughout the UK.
• Spare Parts and Consumables Consumables and spare parts for Freddy coolant recycling and industrial vacuum equipment, including filter bags ranging from 1 micron to 1000 micron, hose, tools, and other replacement components.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48% reduction in cutting oil usage
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Q8 OilscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Q8 Oils for coolant management solutions. Q8 supplies cutting fluids and coolants to Maycast-Noakes and other Freddy customers. Martin Crabtree from Q8 Oils stated they work in partnership with Freddy and view them as the number one manufacturer of industrial vacuum systems.
• Rolls-RoyceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of the Freddy Coolant Health Unit (CHU) with Rolls-Royce Central Manufacturing Team, tested at Rolls-Royce Derby. Supported by Rolls-Royce fluid management provider Quaker Houghton.
• Kennametal Europe GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Spain handling sales and support of Freddy products in the region.
• Van der Ende GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Netherlands handling sales and support of Freddy products.
• R&A Werkzeuge GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Germany, Austria and Hungary handling sales and support of Freddy products.
• Sanborn TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for USA and Canada handling sales and support of Freddy products.
• Dimac Tooling Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Australia handling sales and support of Freddy products.
• En Creative Technology Co LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for China handling sales and support of Freddy products.
• Pritic Techno International PTEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines handling sales and support of Freddy products.
• A.F. HUSAIN L.L.C.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for MENA Region (Middle East and North Africa) handling sales and support of Freddy products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ChipBLASTER: US manufacturer of high-pressure coolant systems and coolant filtration equipment for CNC machining. Direct peer to Freddy in the coolant management category, addressing overlapping aerospace, automotive, and precision engineering customers.
• Vac-U-Max: US manufacturer of industrial vacuum systems for conveying, material handling, and recovery, including wet/dry models for metalworking. Direct peer given overlap with Freddy's industrial vacuum product line and target applications in CNC/manufacturing.
• Storch Industrial (CWK Group): Manufacturer of industrial wet/dry vacuums, coolant filtration, and metalworking fluid handling equipment. Comparable to Freddy across the wet-vacuum and coolant recycling product lines, targeting similar machine shop and manufacturing customers.
• Mayfran International: US-headquartered manufacturer of coolant management, swarf handling, and chip processing systems for metalworking. Closely comparable to Freddy on product category (coolant recycling and filtration) and customer base (CNC machine shops, aerospace, automotive).
• Nederman: Swedish manufacturer of industrial air filtration, extraction, and coolant mist/fluid management solutions. Directly competes with Freddy in metalworking fluid filtration and is the most natural like-for-like peer given overlapping CNC machine shop customers and product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Eriez: US-headquartered manufacturer of magnetic separation, metal detection, and filtration equipment for industrial and metalworking applications. Comparable as a broader industrial filtration incumbent that overlaps with Freddy in CNC coolant management.
• Donaldson Company: Large, publicly listed US manufacturer of filtration systems across industrial, aerospace, and engine end markets. Operates in the same coolant/fluid filtration space as Freddy but serves a much wider portfolio of customers and applications, including competing at OEM level.

Regional players

• Pfaff Filtration: Germany-based specialist in industrial filtration and coolant cleaning systems for metalworking. Comparable to Freddy in product category and CNC machine shop target market, with strong overlap in DACH-region OEMs served by Freddy's German/Austrian distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/freddyproducts
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLHy-8CY2dSRx_blyKspYDw
• Facebookfacebook.com/FreddyProducts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company-beta/2939042
• Pinterestuk.pinterest.com/freddyproducts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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