What Stock Sweepers does

Stock Sweepers LTD is a UK-based private manufacturer of truck-mounted municipal road sweepers, founded in 1998 by Jeff Stock and headquartered in Cinderford, Gloucestershire. The company designs and builds three core products — the compact S6400 (6.4m3 hopper), mid-range S8400 (8.4m3), and flagship S9400 Quad-Vac (9.4m3) — on truck chassis with stainless steel bodies, CANbus electronic controls, and proprietary iSweep touch-sensitive operator interfaces. Differentiated technology includes the patented Tempest Leaf Blower System (2012), a full-width rear suction architecture dating to 1996 that preempted UK underrun regulation changes, and the world's first commercial hydrogen-powered road sweeper (2016), developed over seven years with the University of Sheffield and European Union funding support.

The business operates a direct sales model through a dedicated UK sales team handling enquiries via website and phone, targeting local authorities, municipal councils, and private contractors across the UK and international markets in North America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of new machines, supplemented by a dedicated parts and 24/7 service operation. The company explicitly designs machines for up to 20-year operational lifespans with a stated philosophy of quality over volume, and is family-owned with no disclosed external investment or parent company structure.

Stock Sweepers holds a UK-first regulatory positioning around clean-air compliance through its hydrogen-powered platform, and has built a defensible product portfolio through patented innovations and long-lifecycle aftermarket support. The company is privately held, employs 51-100 people, and shows no evidence of funding rounds, acquisitions, or subsidiary structures.

Name

Stock Sweepers

Legal name

Stock Sweepers LTD

Website

https://stocksweepers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stock Sweepers is a UK-based manufacturer of truck-mounted municipal road sweepers, serving local authorities and private contractors with three core models featuring CANbus controls, patented suction technology, and a hydrogen-powered platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Road Sweeping Equipment

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters) (IMAHAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Utility & Maintenance Vehicle Manufacturing (Street Sweepers/Vacuum Trucks) (IMACAFAI), Street & Outdoor Cleaning Equipment (Street Sweepers, Litter Vacuums) (IMAHALAG)

Keywords

• Truck-mounted sweepers
• Road sweeping equipment
• Municipal road sweepers
• Suction sweepers
• Street cleaning vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Cinderford

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Road Sweeper Sales: Sale of new truck-mounted road sweepers (S6400, S8400, S9400 Quad-Vac models) as the primary revenue stream. Machines are designed for 20-year lifespan, targeting municipal and private sector buyers.
2. Parts & Service: Dedicated parts and spares division providing ongoing support and maintenance services. Company emphasises 24/7 service availability.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stock Sweepers designs, engineers and manufactures truck-mounted suction road sweepers (S6400, S8400 and S9400 Quad-Vac models) built on commercial chassis with stainless steel bodies, CANbus-controlled operator systems and optional hydrogen-powered drivetrains. The company also operates a dedicated parts, spares and 24/7 service division supporting its installed base of municipal and private sector sweepers.

Product overview

Stock Sweepers is a British-owned and operated manufacturer of municipal road sweepers offering three truck-mounted sweeper models: the compact S6400 (6.4m3), the mid-range S8400 (8.4m3), and the premium S9400 Quad-Vac (9.4m3) with full-width rear suction. All models feature stainless steel construction, CANbus electronic controls with iSweep touch-sensitive panels, adjustable sweep brushes with power-down ground pressure regulation, dust suppression systems, and high-pressure wash capabilities. The product line targets municipal authorities and private contractors seeking durable machines designed for up to 20-year operational lifespans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• S6400 A compact truck-mounted road sweeper with a 6.4m3 hopper, designed for 15-18 tonnes GVW chassis. Includes 1850L standard water tank (optional 250L-4000L additional), CANbus controls and iSweep touch-sensitive system, aimed at municipal authorities and contractors needing an entry-level robust sweeper.
• S8400 A robust mid-range truck-mounted sweeper with an 8.4m3 hopper for 18 tonnes GVW vehicles. Features a 2350L standard water tank (optional 250L-4000L additional), 3650mm overall sweep width, twin suction nozzle system, and CANbus/iSweep operator controls.
• S9400 (Quad-Vac) The flagship truck-mounted sweeper with full-width rear suction technology, 9.4m3 hopper and twin-discharge system. Designed for 18 tonnes GVW with 2845L clean water tank (optional 250L-4000L additional) and dual high-pressure water pumps delivering 30 litres/min at 150 bar per nozzle, targeting premium municipal and contractor buyers.
• Parts & Service Dedicated parts, spares and 24/7 service division providing ongoing maintenance and support for the installed base of Stock Sweepers road sweepers sold to municipal and private sector customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% improvement in road planing productivity with opposed sweep function
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of SheffieldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Seven-year collaborative development partnership supporting the hydrogen-powered road sweeper system. The university provided technical expertise for the autonomous electrolyser system that enables councils to meet clean air targets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TYMCO: US-based manufacturer of truck-mounted regenerative-air street sweepers. Direct competitor in North American municipal and contractor markets where Stock Sweepers is actively expanding.
• Hako: German manufacturer of municipal and industrial cleaning machines including road sweepers and the Streetsweeper line. Direct competitor in compact-to-mid-size municipal sweepers across Europe.
• Bucher Municipal: Swiss manufacturer of municipal vehicles including truck-mounted sweepers (CityCat range) and the former Johnston Sweepers brand. Direct competitor in compact and mid-range truck-mounted road sweepers sold to UK and European councils.
• Schwarze: US manufacturer of truck-mounted street sweepers including the M6 Avalanche and A4 Storm series. Direct competitor in North American municipal and airport sweeping applications.
• Ravo: Dutch manufacturer of compact and truck-mounted street sweepers (R5 series), now part of Fayat Group. Direct competitor in European municipal sweepers, particularly known for electric sweepers competing in the same low-emission segment.
• Dulevo International: Italian manufacturer of municipal street sweepers and industrial cleaning equipment, including the D.zero and 6000 series truck-mounted machines. Direct competitor in mid-size municipal road sweepers, particularly across European municipal tenders.
• Elgin Sweepers: US-based manufacturer of truck-mounted street sweepers (Broom Bear, Eagle, Crosswind series) owned by Federal Signal. Direct competitor in the North American municipal sweeper market where Stock Sweepers is also expanding.
• Aebi Schmidt Group: Swiss-headquartered global manufacturer of municipal sweepers and winter maintenance equipment with the Schmidt, Swingo, and Aebi brands. Direct competitor to Stock Sweepers in truck-mounted street sweepers sold to municipalities across Europe and North America.

Broad incumbents

• FAUN: German manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, and other municipal equipment. Competes with Stock Sweepers in truck-mounted sweepers sold to European municipalities, but operates a broader municipal-vehicle portfolio.

Regional players

• Boschung (Bucher subsidiary): Swiss-based manufacturer of municipal and airport sweeping equipment (sweeper, snow ploughs), now part of the Bucher group. Comparable to Stock Sweepers in truck-mounted sweepers, primarily serving European airports and municipalities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stocksweepers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRT7b2nI4_FDjak-9AlKTwQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/stocksweepers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stocks-sweepers-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/stocksweepers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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