SupaVac

What SupaVac does

SupaVac is an Australian industrial equipment manufacturer specialising in 100% air-operated, intrinsically safe pneumatic vacuum pumps for solids, slurries, and sludges. Founded in 1993 and operated by Air Automation Group Pty Ltd (part of Fluid Power Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd) from its Werrington, NSW headquarters and manufacturing facility, the company sells a patented Venturi-based product range spanning portable pumps (SV30, SV60-H2, SV60-V2, SV110-V2), fixed installation heavy-duty pumps (SV250V, SV280V, SV510, SV700 E-Vac), and dry material transfer solutions (RF8000 RapidFlow, SV3000SD Stone Duster, SV8000, SV-AVC), plus accessories and a compact wet vacuum (SV Mini). The patented design features no internal moving parts in contact with pumped material, transfers solids up to 70% of inlet diameter, achieves up to 50m suction lift and 1,000m discharge, and holds ISO9001:2015, CE/ATEX (Zone 1 and Zone 2), and AS1210/AS4041 certifications for hazardous-environment deployment.

The company monetises primarily through one-time capital equipment sales via a quote-based model, supplemented by global rental and rent-try-buy programmes, service/maintenance contracts, spare parts, custom engineering, and bespoke fabrication delivered by its parent Air Automation Group. All sales are routed through a global distribution network of 20+ channel partners spanning Oceania, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, Asia, and Africa, supplemented by direct website quote requests and industry-conference presence (e.g., MINEXCHANGE SME, Australian Longwall & Underground Coal Mining Conference). Primary end markets are underground and surface mining (coal and hard rock), oil & gas/FPSO/marine tank cleaning, municipal wastewater, industrial manufacturing, and civil/construction — with documented enterprise deployments including 3,000m³ Canadian mine clean-outs, 650% improvements in FPSO tank cleaning rates, and multi-year zero-downtime drilling-rig operations.

Name

SupaVac

Legal name

Air Automation Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://supavac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SupaVac, an Australian brand of Air Automation Group Pty Ltd since 1993, manufactures 100% air-operated, intrinsically safe pneumatic vacuum pumps using patented Venturi technology, serving mining, oil & gas/FPSO, marine, municipal, and industrial customers worldwide via a 20+ partner distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pneumatic Vacuum Pumps

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Air-operated vacuum pumps
• Pneumatic conveying equipment
• Solids vacuum pumps
• Mining slurry pumps
• FPSO tank cleaning equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

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. Solids Vacuum Pump Sales: SupaVac generates primary revenue from the sale of its complete range of air-operated solids vacuum pumps, including portable pumps (SV30, SV60-H2, SV60-V2, SV110-V2), fixed installation pumps (SV250V, SV280V, SV510, SV700), dry material transfer solutions (RF8000, SV3000SD, SV8000, SV-AVC), and accessories. Products are sold as standard models or bespoke/custom-engineered solutions. One-time capital sale model, with pricing based on model, configuration, and materials of construction.
2. Rental / Rent-Try-Buy: SupaVac and its global distribution partners offer short-term, medium-term, and long-term rental options. Rental fleet includes SV60, SV60-V, SV110-V, SV250-V, and SV280 models. Available in Australia (Sydney and nationally) and internationally via distribution partners. Customers can try before purchasing, with many converting to purchases after rental trials.
3. Service, Maintenance & Spare Parts: SupaVac offers onsite commissioning, start-up, servicing, upgrading, and maintenance training globally. Service Exchange programs for high-use customers. Spare parts kits covering typical maintenance requirements. Back-to-base repair options available. Engineer-led training sessions via Microsoft Teams or in-person site visits.
4. Custom Engineering Solutions: In-house design and engineering team provides bespoke solutions for unique applications, including custom accessories, pipeline integration, dual pump configurations, specialist coatings, and stainless steel or special material construction options. Turnkey solutions designed in-house and fabricated by the parent Air Automation Group.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SupaVac designs, manufactures, and globally distributes a patented range of 100% air-operated, intrinsically safe pneumatic solids vacuum pumps for mining, oil & gas/FPSO/marine, municipal, industrial, and construction customers. Its products transfer materials considered un-pumpable (thick sludges, slurries, tailings, tar-laden waste, fibrous substances, large solids) over distances up to 50m suction and 1000m discharge, with no internal moving parts in contact with pumped material. The business also provides custom engineering, onsite commissioning, servicing, spare parts, rentals, and engineer-led training.

Product overview

SupaVac is a manufacturer of industrial pneumatic vacuum pump equipment, not a software platform. The product portfolio consists of three main categories of air-powered, intrinsically safe solids vacuum pumps: (1) Dry Material Transfer Solutions including the RF8000 RapidFlow plaster spray system, SV3000SD stone duster, SV8000 dry media vacuum conveying system, and SV-AVC adjustable vacuum conveyor; (2) Fixed Installation Solids Pumps including the SV250V, SV280V, SV510 (heavy duty), and SV700 E-Vac in-line pump; and (3) Portable Solids Pumps including the SV30, SV60-H2, SV60-V2, and SV110-V2. All products share a patented Venturi design creating strong vacuum and high airflow for transferring solids up to 70% of inlet diameter, with suction lift to 50m and discharge to 1000m. Accessories include the SV Mini compact wet vacuum, Control Box for pneumatic controls, and various add-ons including hoses, nozzles, and specialized attachments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RF8000 SupaVac RapidFlow Dust-free plaster spraying system designed for underground coal mining; sprays high-strength HSWR and standard mining plasters for ventilation stopping and seals. Uses high-efficiency Venturis to suck plaster directly from bulk bags or hoppers, including low head-height environments down to ~2m.
• SV3000SD Stone Duster Low-pressure stone duster for underground coal mines, inserted into the side of a bulk bag to distribute stone dust for mine ventilation. Specialised agitators keep stone dust suspended and a high-flow suction spear ensures consistent flow. Available in 150 kg/hour (longwalls) and 50 kg/hour (development) models.
• SV8000 Dry Media Vacuum Conveying System Pneumatic conveying device for harsh environments including refineries, smelters, mines, and industrial applications. Transports dry particulate up to 5mm diameter via suction wand or direct connection to hoppers/bulk bags, with medium-phase conveying up to 20 metres.
• SV-AVC Adjustable Vacuum Conveyor Venturi-based system for efficient suction and material transfer that allows control of overflow rate and vacuum levels without altering inlet pressure. Suited to powders, granules, sawdust, metal chips, liquids, dry food products, smoke extraction, coolant handling, and vacuum-based automation.
• SV250V Solids Pump High vacuum loading fixed-installation pump that transfers heavy sludges via 100mm suction/discharge lines with vertical suction lift up to 30m. Operates with SupaVac Jet Packs from 150 to 750 cfm; recovers flowing slurries from up to 50m and delivers up to 1000m; throughput up to 60 m³/hr @ SG1.0 single pump, doubling with dual synchronised operation.
• SV280V Heavy Duty Solids Pump High velocity, heavy duty solids pump that captures high-density slurries via 25"Hg vacuum combined with high velocity airflows. Handles solids up to 70% of employed hose diameter and transfers up to 40 m³/hr @ SG1.0; passes rags, bolts, and other debris with no moving components in contact with pumped material.
• SV510 Heavy Duty Solids Pump Heavy duty solids pump capturing high-density slurries via 26.5"Hg+ (85kPa) vacuum with high-velocity airflows. Throughput up to 90 m³/hr @ SG1.0, doubling to 180 m³/hr @ SG1.0 with dual synchronised pump configuration. Equipped with LPD Variable Control Low Pressure Discharge for energy savings and safety.
• SV700 E-Vac In-Line Vacuum Pump In-line fixed installation system that converts a standard pipeline into a vacuum system. Fits HDPE, steel, or flexible pressure-rated hose; delivers up to 25"Hg+ (85kPa) vacuum with throughput up to 27 m³/hr @ SG1.0 (150cfm) or 32 m³/hr @ SG1.0 (280cfm). Operates below 74 dBA at 1m.
• SV30 Portable Solids Pump Single operator, 100% air-powered portable vacuum loading, pressure discharge pump that recovers and transfers almost any flowable sludge or slurry. Generates up to 22"Hg+ vacuum; recovers from up to 30m and delivers up to 300m. Designed for small FPSO and tank cleaning applications globally.
• SV60-H2 Portable Slurry Pump Horizontal-design one-person portable slurry pump for confined spaces. 100% air-powered generating up to 25"Hg+ vacuum; recovers and transfers up to 27 m³/hr @ SG1.0; recovers from up to 50m and delivers up to 500m.
• SV60-V2 Portable Slurry Pump Single operator, 100% air-powered portable vacuum loading, pressure discharge pump that recovers and transfers up to 27 m³/hr @ SG1.0. Generates up to 25"Hg+ vacuum; recovers from up to 50m and delivers up to 500m. Used across agricultural, mining, drill rig, municipal, industrial, and construction sites.
• SV110-V2 Mobile Sludge Pump 100% air-powered mobile sludge pump generating up to 27" Hg (90kPa) high flow vacuum. Transfers heavy sludge with high solids content up to 32 m³/hr @ SG1.0; vacuum-loading, pressure-discharge batch-style pump recovering from up to 50m and delivering over 500m. Applications include tunnelling, TBM, sump/shaft cleaning, and tailings/ash pond cleaning.
• SV Mini (Mini Dragin) Compressed air-powered compact wet vacuum for liquid clean-up challenges, with no moving parts to break down or block. Two models: DP357R (17 CFM, 105 L/min vacuum, 2.5m lift, 50 L/min pump out) and DP484R (30 CFM, 150 L/min vacuum, 3.5m lift, 105 L/min pump out); reduces reliance on absorbents in workshops and general clean-up.
• Control Box Universal quick-connect Next Generation Pneumatic control box consolidating all pneumatic controls into a compact, easy-to-fit-and-disconnect unit. Includes countdown timers, pump cycle indicators, and is standardised across SV30, SV60, SV60-V, SV110-V, and SV700 ranges. ATEX Zone 1 / CE conformity, intrinsically safe, IP54 rated; quick-change design takes less than 10 minutes to replace.
• Add-Ons Range of suction and discharge attachments and accessories for SupaVac Solids Pumps, including Discharge Deadheads and Drop Boxes, Suction and Discharge Hoses, Pickup Nozzles, Boosta and Air Assist Nozzles, Cuttings Carousel, Snore Boxes and Strainers, and Hoover Ends for floor attachments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 650% improvement in tank cleaning rate — 7–10 tanks per day per crew vs 3 tanks/day with traditional methods
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regional.

• Dynapumps (Australia & Chile)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Australian distributor with multiple locations (Head Office Kenwick WA, Unanderra NSW, Mackay QLD, Perth WA). Also Dynapumps Chile SpA covers Chile and Panama markets (Santiago, Concepcion, Ciudad de Panama). Handles local sales, application support, and rental fleet management. Demonstrated at MINEXCHANGE 2026 trade show.
• ZAR Lynx Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary Malaysia distributor. Key partner for FPSO and offshore oil & gas tank cleaning operations in Southeast Asia. Awarded tank cleaning contracts with Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering (MMHE). Provides rental fleet for FPSO operations including SV60-V2 and SV110 pump deployments.
• Rotary Components International Inc. (USA — Houston, Texas)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distributor based in Houston, Texas. Manages US sales, distribution, and support. Partner at MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City representing SupaVac, Flowcore, and RCI brands.
• Quarry Mining and Construction Equipment Pty Ltd (Australia — NSW)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNSW-based distributor for underground coal mining applications. Co-exhibits with SupaVac at Australian Longwall & Underground Coal Mining Conference. Partner for delivering custom engineered solids-handling solutions to challenging underground environments.
• Flowcore Inc. (Canada — Sudbury, Ontario)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor covering Ontario. Manages sales and support for Canadian mining and industrial markets. Co-exhibited with SupaVac at MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo.
• Air Automation Group Pty Ltd (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and precision engineering manufacturer that owns and manufactures the SupaVac patented product range. Part of larger Fluid Power Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd engineering group with 80+ years of combined manufacturing experience. Provides in-house design, fabrication, and full turnkey solutions.
• MI Gulf Services LLC (UAE & Saudi Arabia)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Dubai and Dammam for UAE and Saudi Arabia markets. Supports Middle East oil & gas sector with SupaVac pump sales and rental fleet.
• Spicer Solution Providers Inc. / 2SP (Canada — Montreal, serving West Africa)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor (Saint-Laurent QC) serving West Africa including Ghana. Executed major mill water sludge pond clean-out project in northern Canada with 3 SV250V-600 pumps for mining client Spicer Solution Providers/2SP Inc.
• Envitec (Norway — Sandnes)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian distributor covering Rogaland region. Supports Scandinavian mining and oil & gas markets.
• Takmeel Global General Trading LLC (UAE — Dubai)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDubai-based distributor covering UAE market. Supports regional industrial and oil & gas sectors.
• PT Step Oiltools (Indonesia — Jakarta)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndonesian distributor covering Jakarta and surrounding regions. Supports Southeast Asian mining and energy markets.
• Integrity Pumps & Engineering (Australia — NSW)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNSW-based Australian distributor covering Unanderra region. Supports local mining, industrial, and marine applications.
• Dowdens Pumping & Water Treatment (Australia — QLD)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQueensland distributor covering Mackay region. Supports Australian mining, agriculture, and municipal applications.
• Delta Industrial (Australia — WA)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern Australian distributor covering Canning Vale region. Supports mining and industrial markets in Western Australia.
• Rokflo (Pty) Ltd (South Africa — Centurion)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth African distributor covering Johannesburg and Gauteng. Supports mining and industrial sectors across Southern Africa.
• Global Process and Pipeline Services Ltd (Nigeria — Port Harcourt)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNigerian distributor covering Port Harcourt and Rivers State. Supports West African oil & gas and industrial markets.
• Procesos y Soluciones Ambientales SAS (Colombia — Bogotá)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColombian distributor covering Bogotá and Distrito Capital. Supports Latin American mining, industrial, and environmental applications.
• Walsh Loop Control Engineering (China — Shenzhen)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese distributor covering Shenzhen and Guangdong Sheng. Supports manufacturing and industrial markets in China.
• Sial Valves Co. (India — Mumbai)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndian distributor covering Mumbai and Maharashtra. Supports mining, oil & gas, and industrial markets in India.
• Tan Viet Phat Equipment JSC / TVPE (Vietnam — Hanoi)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVietnamese distributor covering Hanoi City and Northern Vietnam. Supports mining and industrial sectors in Vietnam.
• Trident AustraliaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor serving national market. Supports oil & gas, mining, and industrial sectors.
• PUMPNSEAL (Australia — Kalgoorlie, WA)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern Australian distributor covering Kalgoorlie region. Specialises in supporting gold mining operations and mineral processing applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve Corporation: US-based global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and related flow control equipment for power, oil & gas, chemical, and water industries. Comparable to SupaVac as a broad incumbent with slurry pump offerings that overlap in mining and industrial solids handling.
• ITT Goulds Pumps: US manufacturer of process pumps for the world's most demanding applications including mining, oil & gas, and chemical processing. Comparable to SupaVac as an incumbent offering heavy-duty slurry pump options overlapping in industrial solids handling markets.
• Atlas Copco (Power & Flow division): Swedish multinational with a broad pumps, compressors, and dewatering portfolio including submersible drainage pumps and pneumatic equipment. Comparable to SupaVac as a broad incumbent offering overlapping solids handling and pneumatic equipment solutions as part of a much larger industrial portfolio.
• Sulzer Ltd: Swiss industrial manufacturer of pumps, rotating equipment, and related services for water, oil & gas, power, and general industry. Comparable to SupaVac as an incumbent offering specialty pumps for slurry and solids applications as part of a wider process equipment portfolio.

Direct peers

• Pumpex (part of Atlas Copco): Manufacturer of submersible and pneumatic-driven pumps for dewatering and solids handling in mining and construction. Comparable to SupaVac as a competing supplier of air-operated pumps for harsh industrial and mining applications.
• Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of rotary lobe pumps, macerators, and solids handling equipment for industrial, agricultural, and wastewater applications. Directly comparable to SupaVac in providing pump solutions for viscous, solids-laden, and challenging media across similar end markets.
• Netzsch Pumps & Systems: German manufacturer of progressive cavity, rotary lobe, and peristaltic pumps for handling abrasive, viscous, and solids-laden media. Directly comparable to SupaVac in serving mining, oil & gas, and chemical industries with equipment designed to pump materials conventional pumps cannot handle.
• Bredel (Watson-Marlow): Manufacturer of heavy-duty peristaltic (hosepump) technology for abrasive slurries, sludge, and high-solids transfer. Directly comparable to SupaVac in handling materials considered un-pumpable, particularly in mining, water/wastewater, and chemical processing.
• Boerger GmbH: German manufacturer of rotary lobe pumps and macerating technology for viscous, abrasive, and solids-containing media. Comparable to SupaVac in industrial, agricultural, biogas, and wastewater applications where conventional pumps fail.
• EDDY Pump Corporation: US-based manufacturer of industrial slurry, dredge, and solids handling pumps. Directly comparable to SupaVac as a competing supplier of heavy-duty equipment for transferring abrasive slurries, sludges, and high-solids material in mining, oil & gas, and marine applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Investors

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M&A

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