Tenax International

What Tenax International does

Tenax International S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer dedicated exclusively to 100% electric street sweepers and street washers, headquartered in Rio Saliceto in Italy's Motor Valley. Founded in 2016 by Vincenzo Guareschi Geddes da Filicaia and Alessandro Simonazzi — both veterans of thermal sweeper market leader Dulevo International — the company traces its R&D roots to 2003 when it built the world's first fully electric street sweeper prototype (Electra 1.0). Tenax is publicly listed on AIM Italia (ticker: TNX) since December 2020, with controlling shareholder Tenax Holding S.r.l., and is the first company globally conceived from inception around pure-electric, low-voltage (24V/48V) urban cleaning machines with no hydraulic circuits.

The company's product portfolio spans nine SKUs across four categories: street sweepers (Maxwind sidewalk sweeper, Smartwind+ pedestrian sweeper, Electra 1.0, Electra 2.0 evos+, Electra 5.0 life — the first compact 5 m³ electric sweeper), street washers (Maxwind hydro, Electra 2.0 hydros), a manual sweeping cart (Ecarr), and an urban electric aspirator (Cleanwind). Underlying technology includes proprietary battery management systems supporting modular interchangeable packs (LiFePO4, AGM TPPL, lead-acid), energy recovery during deceleration/braking, autonomous self-levelling sweeping, PM 2.5 HEPA filtration, and the Tenax Link telematics platform for remote fleet monitoring. The company has delivered over 720 machines across 510+ cities in 42+ countries on five continents.

Tenax operates a consultative direct enterprise sales model targeting municipal governments, public urban hygiene service companies, and commercial/tourism/industrial facilities, with no publicly disclosed pricing and "Request a Quote/Demo" CTAs throughout. Revenue mechanics rest on three streams: (i) hardware sales of machines with various battery configurations, (ii) a recurring battery rental subscription program (Taylor Energy Solutions / Rental Energy Solutions) that bundles full-service maintenance, and (iii) after-sales service and spare parts across the installed fleet. FY2024 pre-consuntivo revenue was EUR 21.5 million (+4.9% YoY), with FY2025 revenue/order backlog of EUR 17.9M reported through Q1-Q3 2025 and an EUR 8.1M order backlog for 2026. Strategic customers include the cities of Paris, Brussels, Barcelona, Bilbao, Bergamo, Naples, Taipei, Melbourne, and Westminster (London).

Name

Tenax International

Legal name

Tenax International S.p.A.

Website

https://tenaxinternational.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tenax International S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of 100% electric, low-voltage street sweepers and street washers, serving municipal governments and commercial/industrial customers across 42+ countries on five continents via direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Urban Cleaning Vehicles

akta.pro primary industry

Street & Outdoor Cleaning Equipment (Street Sweepers, Litter Vacuums) (IMAHALAG)

Keywords

• Electric street sweepers
• Street washing machines
• Urban cleaning equipment
• Electric utility vehicles
• Municipal cleaning vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio Saliceto

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Street Sweeper and Street Washer Sales: Sale of 100% electric street sweepers (Maxwind, Smartwind+, Electra 1.0, Electra 2.0 evos+, Electra 5.0 life) and street washers (Maxwind hydro, Electra 2.0 hydros). Primary revenue driver. Machines are sold with various battery options and accessories.
2. Battery Rental (Rental Energy Solutions): Battery rental program with full-service maintenance included. Customers can rent batteries rather than purchase outright, avoiding upfront investment and maintenance responsibility while gaining always-new batteries, periodic scheduled maintenance, and faster ROI. Fiscal advantages also available.
3. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Service and maintenance for the installed fleet. With over 700 machines sold in 42+ countries and 5 continents, service revenue is generated through spare parts, maintenance contracts, and technical support. Maintenance costs are stated to be 80% lower than equivalent thermal products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tenax International designs, manufactures, and sells 100% electric street sweepers (Maxwind, Smartwind+, Electra 1.0, Electra 2.0 evos+, Electra 5.0 life), street washers (Maxwind hydro, Electra 2.0 hydros), a manual sweeping cart (Ecarr), and an urban electric aspirator (Cleanwind). The company also offers a battery rental subscription program (Rental Energy Solutions under the Taylor Energy Solutions brand) and after-sales service and maintenance across its installed fleet of 720+ machines in 42+ countries.

Product overview

Tenax International offers a comprehensive portfolio of 100% electric urban cleaning machines, consisting of street sweepers (Maxwind, Smartwind+, Electra 1.0, Electra 2.0 evos+, Electra 5.0 life), street washers (Maxwind hydro, Electra 2.0 hydros), manual sweeping carts (Ecarr), and urban electric aspirators (Cleanwind). All products share the exclusive 100% electric technology with low-voltage operation (24V/48V), absence of hydraulic circuits, and modular battery solutions (Lithium LiFePO4, AGM, Lead Acid). The product line scales from compact sidewalk machines to full-size 5 m³ street sweepers, unified by common battery platforms, Tenax Link fleet monitoring, and共通 design philosophy emphasizing zero emissions, 40% noise reduction, and 80% maintenance cost savings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Taylor Energy Solutions: Custom energy solutions for Tenax electric sweepers and street washers, including modular interchangeable battery packs and low-voltage chargers.
• Tenax Link

Products and services

• Maxwind

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero CO2 emissions vs. 37,000 kg CO2/year for a traditional thermal sweeper
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Esagono EnergiastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2024Tenax International signed a memorandum of understanding in July 2024 and finalized acquisition agreements in September 2024 for Esagono Energia, a manufacturer of complementary electric vehicles to the Tenax range. This acquisition aligns with Tenax's strategy to expand its electric vehicle portfolio and consolidate the electric urban hygiene market. The transaction was expected to close in 2024 pending customary conditions.
• Enersys (NEXSYS, Ironclad, Waterless brands)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Enersys, through its NEXSYS, Ironclad, and Waterless brands, supplies Tenax International with sealed AGM TPPL batteries, lead-acid batteries with reduced maintenance, and associated charging solutions. These batteries are integrated into Tenax's 100% electric sweepers and washers, with Tenax specifying and recommending these solutions as part of its Taylor Energy Solution portfolio. The partnership enables Tenax to offer battery options across all price-performance points (budget lead-acid to premium lithium-equivalent AGM), supporting customers with different technical and economic requirements.
• BDO Italia S.p.A.coreOthersBDO Italia S.p.A. serves as Tenax International S.p.A.'s statutory auditor (società di revisione), providing independent financial statement audit services. Located at Viale Abruzzi 94, 20131 Milan.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Hako: German manufacturer of municipal and industrial cleaning machines, including street sweepers and outdoor cleaning equipment. Comparable product portfolio, target customer base (municipalities, industrial sites), and ongoing electrification roadmap that competes with Tenax's 100% electric positioning.
• Aebi Schmidt Group: Swiss-German manufacturer of municipal sweepers, winter maintenance equipment, and urban cleaning vehicles with a global dealer and service network. Directly competes with Tenax for municipal fleet contracts and is actively electrifying its sweeper portfolio against Tenax's installed base.
• Boschung Group: Swiss manufacturer of municipal street sweepers, snow clearing vehicles, and airfield cleaning equipment. Comparable to Tenax in targeting municipal and airport customers with specialised cleaning vehicles and increasingly electric propulsion.
• Elgin Sweeper: US-based manufacturer of street sweepers (Broom Bear, Crosswind, Eagle) for municipal, contractor, and airport use. Closest North American peer to Tenax in dedicated street sweeper manufacturing and a relevant benchmark for fleet electrification economics.
• Schwarze Industries: US manufacturer of street sweepers, pothole patchers, and road maintenance equipment. Comparable to Tenax in serving municipal and contractor customers with specialty street cleaning machinery and an expanding electric/hybrid product range.
• Green Machines: UK-based manufacturer of compact, all-electric street sweepers and litter collection vehicles for pedestrian areas, cycle paths, and city centres. Closely comparable to Tenax's Maxwind and Smartwind+ product positioning in compact, dedicated-electric urban cleaning.
• FAUN (Kirchhoff Group): German manufacturer of street sweepers, refuse collection vehicles, and municipal cleaning equipment within the Kirchhoff Group. Directly comparable in targeting European municipalities with sweeping and cleaning fleets and is electrifying its product line against Tenax.
• Dulevo International: Italian-based global manufacturer of street sweepers and urban cleaning machines, including electric and hybrid models. Most directly comparable competitor to Tenax; founded/led for many years by Tenax CEO Vincenzo Guareschi Geddes da Filicaia, making it the closest head-to-head in dedicated municipal street sweepers.
• Tana (Econet Group): Finnish manufacturer of waste handling and street sweeping equipment, part of the Econet Group. Comparable product category and municipal customer base, with overlap on electric and hybrid powertrain development for urban cleaning vehicles.

Broad incumbents

• Global Environmental Solutions (GES): UK-based distributor and integrator of street sweepers and municipal cleaning equipment from multiple manufacturers. Relevant adjacent player because it sells competing electric sweeper brands into the same municipal procurement pipeline that Tenax targets with its direct sales model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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