EcoTank
EcoTank designs and operates compressed-fluid dispensing systems that let drivers refill windshield washer fluid at petrol stations, eliminating single-use plastic bottles. The Canadian company generates transaction-based revenue from bulk fluid sales through B2B partnerships with major North American petroleum and convenience retail chains.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersOrangeville, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EcoTank does
EcoTank (legal name EcoTank North America, also operating as EcoTank Canada) designs, deploys, and operates compressed-fluid dispensing systems that allow drivers to refill their windshield washer fluid directly at petrol stations, eliminating the need to purchase single-use plastic bottles. The core product is a reusable tank-and-dispenser unit installed at partner fuel and convenience retail forecourts, paired with a bulk windshield washer fluid supply line. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Orangeville, Ontario, with a small team of 1–10 employees. Co-founders Robbie Mair (Co-founder & CEO) and Jordon Francis (Co-founder) lead the business.
EcoTank's go-to-market is a B2B channel-partner model: the company sells and installs its dispensers at the forecourts of major Canadian petroleum and convenience retail chains — including 7-Eleven, Couche-Tard, Ultramar, Parkland, Irving, Sobeys, and Pioneer — as well as grocery chains with gas stations. The company also maintains a separate European sales operation (ecotank.eu) and publicly claims a footprint in 20 countries worldwide, though the very small employee base suggests much of the international presence is partner-operated. Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis from fluid sales through the installed dispensers; per-unit pricing is not publicly disclosed. Marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube) and the company website, with an environmental/sustainability positioning reinforced by partnerships with Divert Nova Scotia, Earth Day, and Shawanaga First Nation.
Strategically, EcoTank's stated vision is to become the windshield washer fluid standard at petrol stations across North America within two years. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no disclosed revenue, no patents, no certifications, and no public M&A activity. Risk factors include a high concentration on a small number of large enterprise channel partners, an undifferentiated bulk commodity fluid, and limited operating leverage given the small internal team relative to the claimed 20-country footprint.
EcoTank firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EcoTank
- Legal name
- EcoTank North America
- Website
- https://ecotankcanada.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- EcoTank designs and operates compressed-fluid dispensing systems that let drivers refill windshield washer fluid at petrol stations, eliminating single-use plastic bottles. The Canadian company generates transaction-based revenue from bulk fluid sales through B2B partnerships with major North American petroleum and convenience retail chains.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EcoTank industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Fluid Dispensing
- NAICS
- Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers (457)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Car Wash, Auto Detailing & Vehicle Cleaning Supplies Distribution (CRAOAGAM)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Eco-Friendly Concentrates, Refills & Packaging Systems (CRAJAOAL)
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Where EcoTank is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Orangeville
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
EcoTank business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Fluid Sales at Partner Stations: Revenue generated from selling windshield washer fluid through the EcoTank dispensing system installed at petroleum stations and convenience stores. Consumers pay to refill their fluid at these locations.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
EcoTank product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EcoTank manufactures and installs proprietary windshield washer fluid refill tank stations at partner petroleum stations and convenience stores across Canada. Drivers pay to refill their vehicle's windshield washer fluid directly from on-site dispensing equipment, replacing single-use plastic bottles. The company earns revenue from these per-refill consumer transactions occurring at its installed equipment.
Product overview
EcoTank offers a single unified product: a windshield washer fluid tank refill system installed at petrol stations. The EcoTank system allows drivers to conveniently refill their windshield washer fluid when visiting gas stations. The company also supplies bulk fluid to support the system. The vision is to make EcoTank the windshield washer fluid standard across North America and operate in 20 countries worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- EcoTank Windshield Washer Fluid Refill Station A self-service, compressed-fluid dispensing tank station installed at partner forecourts that allows drivers to refill their vehicle's windshield washer fluid on demand, replacing single-use plastic jugs. The station is manufactured and operated by EcoTank and is positioned at fuel station sites for consumer use.
- EcoTank Bulk Windshield Washer Fluid EcoTank-branded windshield washer fluid sold in bulk through the company's installed refill stations. Consumers pay per litre at the dispenser; the fluid replaces bottled washer fluid purchased in retail stores.
Companies that use EcoTank
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
EcoTank technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
EcoTank partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- UltramarcoreUltramar, a major Canadian petroleum company, partners with EcoTank to provide windshield washer fluid refill stations at their gas stations, offering consumers an eco-friendly option for fluid top-ups.
- ParklandcoreParkland, a leading petroleum refiner and convenience retailer in Canada, partners with EcoTank to offer windshield washer fluid refills at their fuel stations.
- 7-Elevencore7-Eleven convenience stores partner with EcoTank to provide windshield washer fluid refill stations at their locations across North America.
- Irving OilcoreIrving Oil, a major petroleum company in Eastern Canada, partners with EcoTank to offer windshield washer fluid refills at their gas station locations including Irving and Salisbury.
- SobeyscoreSobeys, a major Canadian grocery chain with gas stations, partners with EcoTank to provide windshield washer fluid refills at their fuel locations.
- Couche-TardcoreCouche-Tard, a major convenience store operator, partners with EcoTank to offer windshield washer fluid refill solutions at their locations.
- PioneerminorPioneer petroleum brand partners with EcoTank to provide windshield washer fluid refill stations at their gas stations.
- Divert Nova ScotiaminorDivert Nova Scotia, an environmental organization focused on waste reduction, partners with EcoTank to support environmental sustainability initiatives related to reducing plastic waste.
- Earth DayminorEcoTank participates in Earth Day initiatives, aligning their environmental mission with the global environmental awareness campaign.
- AirServminorAirServ, a vehicle service provider, partners with EcoTank to offer windshield washer fluid refills at their service locations.
- Little TreeminorLittle Tree brand partners with EcoTank, appearing as a partner logo on the EcoTank website.
- Shawanaga First NationminorShawanaga First Nation partners with EcoTank, appearing as a partner logo on the EcoTank website.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
EcoTank competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Zep: Zep is a broad commercial cleaning and maintenance products manufacturer with windshield washer fluid and fleet vehicle cleaning offerings supplied through automotive and retail channels.
- Recochem: Recochem is a leading Canadian manufacturer and distributor of automotive fluids including windshield washer fluid, representing a broader incumbent in the same product category and primary geography as EcoTank.
Direct peers
- Blueland: Blueland sells reusable containers with refill tablets and powders for household cleaning, sharing EcoTank's refill-to-reduce-plastic brand positioning and B2B partnerships with retailers and chains.
- Greenscents: Greenscents operates an eco-friendly refill scheme for laundry and cleaning products in the UK, sharing EcoTank's refill-as-service model and plastic-reduction brand positioning.
- Common Good: Common Good produces refillable eco-friendly cleaning and personal care products sold through retail partnerships, comparable to EcoTank's refill-by-channel value proposition.
- Splosh: Splosh operates an eco-friendly refill-by-post model for household cleaning products, sharing the plastic-reduction, refill-as-service value proposition that drives EcoTank's appeal to retail partners.
- Rain-X: Rain-X is a leading windshield washer fluid and water-repellent glass treatment brand sold across North American retail and auto channels, directly competing with EcoTank for the windshield washer fluid end-use case.
- Splash (Shell): Shell's Splash is a windshield washer fluid brand frequently distributed at Shell-branded petrol stations, putting it in direct competition with EcoTank's gas station dispensing model and end-use case.
- Pylon: Pylon manufactures and distributes windshield washer fluid and related automotive care products, occupying the same windshield washer fluid category as EcoTank at the consumer and retail level.
- Prestone: Prestone is a major North American antifreeze and windshield washer fluid brand distributed through mass retail and auto channels, competing directly with EcoTank's product category at the consumer shelf.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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EcoTank leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
EcoTank funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EcoTank M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about EcoTank
What does EcoTank do?
EcoTank manufactures and installs proprietary windshield washer fluid refill tank stations at partner petroleum stations and convenience stores across Canada. Drivers pay to refill their vehicle's windshield washer fluid directly from on-site dispensing equipment, replacing single-use plastic bottles. The company earns revenue from these per-refill consumer transactions occurring at its installed equipment.
Is EcoTank a public or private company?
EcoTank is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was EcoTank founded?
EcoTank was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is EcoTank based?
EcoTank is headquartered in Orangeville, Canada, in the North America region.
How does EcoTank make money?
One revenue line is on record: fluid Sales at Partner Stations.
Who are EcoTank's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Zep and Recochem. Direct peers are Blueland, Greenscents, Common Good, Splosh, Rain-X, Splash (Shell), Pylon and Prestone.
Does EcoTank have an API?
No public API is recorded for EcoTank.
What industry is EcoTank in?
EcoTank's product category is Automotive Fluid Dispensing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAGAM, Car Wash, Auto Detailing & Vehicle Cleaning Supplies Distribution, with a secondary code of CRAJAOAL, Eco-Friendly Concentrates, Refills & Packaging Systems. Its NAICS code is 457 and its SIC code is 5013.