Explosion Power
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersNiederlenz, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Explosion Power firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Explosion Power
- Legal name
- Explosion Power GmbH
- Website
- https://explosionpower.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Explosion Power industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Boiler Cleaning Equipment
- NAICS
- Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Boilers, HRSGs & Steam Generators (IMAHAFAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG)
Keywords
Where Explosion Power is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Niederlenz
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Explosion Power business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Shock Pulse Generator Hardware Sales: Sale of SPG units (SPGr10, SPGr16, EG10, EG10L, EG10XL, TwinL) as capital equipment. Customers are plant operators (waste-to-energy, biomass, coal, metallurgy, cement) who purchase units for installation on their boilers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
- Preventive Maintenance & Service Packages: Recurring service revenue from preventive maintenance contracts (SVC1 and SVC2 packages) for SPGr units. Maintenance cycles are triggered every 7,000 shock pulses, with service intervals extended to 30 months (as of April 2026). Consumable wear parts are exchanged and refurbished. Recurring revenue model based on service contracts and spare parts replenishment.
- Technology Platform & Digital Services (SPG LogView / OpenPi): Digital monitoring (SPG LogView) and cloud-based boiler analysis via OpenPi platform. Enables real-time status monitoring, remote diagnostics, and digital twin-based boiler optimization. Data-driven upsell from hardware to ongoing optimization services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Capital equipment pricing for SPG hardware units |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Preventive maintenance service packages (SVC1 and SVC2) for SPGr series |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Explosion Power product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Explosion Power develops, manufactures, markets, and services Shock Pulse Generators (SPG) used for automated online cleaning of industrial boiler heat exchangers. The SPG technology generates controlled pressure waves via gas/air combustion in a pressure-resistant chamber, dislodging fouling deposits (slag, fly ash) from boiler tube bundles and membrane walls during operation without requiring shutdown. Products are sold as configured capital equipment complemented by recurring preventive maintenance service packages and digital boiler optimization services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SPGr10 Shock Pulse Generator Next-generation SPG unit using stoichiometric air combustion (no pure oxygen) for the 10-class performance range. Designed for continuous online cleaning of industrial boiler heat exchangers (superheater, evaporator, economizer, membrane walls) in waste-to-energy, biomass, coal, metallurgy, and cement plants.
- SPGr16 Shock Pulse Generator Higher-capacity SPG unit in the SPGr air-combustion series, designed for larger boilers and demanding service conditions. Uses stoichiometric air combustion for reduced methane consumption and longer maintenance intervals.
- EG10 Shock Pulse Generator Legacy SPG unit using oxygen as oxidizing medium for cleaning industrial boiler heat exchanger surfaces. Part of the original product line maintained for installed-base service.
- EG10L Shock Pulse Generator Legacy longer-configured EG10 SPG unit using oxygen combustion, deployed at multiple installed-base sites including six units at Aurubis Bulgaria (Pirdop) copper smelter waste heat boiler.
- EG10XL Shock Pulse Generator Legacy extra-long EG10 SPG variant with oxygen combustion, deployed at customer sites such as KVA Bern Forsthaus and Magnon Green Energy Huelva biomass plant.
- TwinL Shock Pulse Generator Twin-configured legacy SPG unit for higher cleaning output, part of the original product range developed over the first seven years of operation.
- Preventive Maintenance Service Packages (SVC1 and SVC2) Recurring service offering for SPGr-series units including standardized wear part exchange, refurbishment of components, and quality inspection. Maintenance cycles triggered every 7,000 shock pulses; as of April 2026, service intervals extend to 30 months with transfer block replacement extended to 28,000 cycles.
- SPG LogView Digital Monitoring Service Cloud-based monitoring platform for SPG fleets with SiteManager hardware sending operational data daily to GateManager at Explosion Power HQ. Enables remote diagnostics, real-time status monitoring, and data-driven maintenance planning. Available as standard for new projects since March 2016, retrofittable for existing installations.
- OpenPi Boiler Optimization Service Cloud-based boiler optimization service (explosionpower.openpi.com) covering over 20 customers with approximately 100 SPGs under active monitoring. Customers receive individual login to view boiler evaluation; calculations compare operating data against SPG operational data to deliver tailored intensity-level recommendations and digital-twin-based boiler optimization.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 20% throughput increase in copper matte production (Aurubis Bulgaria, Pirdop)
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use Explosion Power
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Explosion Power technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Explosion Power partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ACE EngineeringcoreBursa (Turkey)-based company with 20+ years of expertise in concept design, plant design, manufacturing, installation, and operation of natural gas, coal, and biomass power plants. Markets covered: Turkey, Montenegro, Macedonia, Greece, Bosnia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania.
- EP Engineering Equipment (Ningbo) Co., Ltd.coreSales and service distributor for Explosion Power GmbH for the Chinese market.
- Valmet, Inc.coreGlobal provider with 220+ years of experience in paper industry (black liquor recovery boilers) and power generation sector. Over 17,500 employees worldwide. Partner for SPG distribution and installation, maintenance, and repair services. Took over from previous US partner KEPS-SPG in 2023.
- Turcomp Engineering Services Sdn BhdminorIntegrated engineering services company founded in 1992, specializing in plant conversion, maintenance, and industrial equipment with focus on power generation, petrochemical, and O&G sectors. Distributes, installs, and maintains SPGs in Malaysia since November 2019.
- Onyx Ta-Ho Environmental ServicescorePromotes circular economy and ecological sustainability in Taiwan. Provides high-quality solutions in waste, water, and energy sectors for government, private sector, and public. Distributes, installs, and maintains SPGs in Taiwan since August 2019.
- Kosu Precision & Industry Co., LtdcorePartner in the power plant business since 2007, providing technology for power generation and industrial plants in South Korea. Distributes, installs, and maintains SPGs on the South Korean market since April 2019.
- Socaltra PowercoreSpecialized industrial maintenance company with 25+ years of experience. SPG-focused subsidiary providing distribution, installation, and service. Expanded to Spain and Portugal in 2023.
- Mikuni Kikai Kogyo Co., Ltd.coreEstablished in 1950, Japanese trading company with engineering and maintenance divisions. Provides SPG sales, installation, and service for the Japanese market since January 2018.
- Vannetto Pte. Ltd.coreDistributes innovative power plant technologies in Southeast Asia with emphasis on safety. Experienced team for planning, commissioning, and operation of energy generation plants. Partner since January 2018 for sales, assembly, and service.
- MARTIN Environmental Technologies LP (MET)coreFounded to support growing customer base in North America, building on Martin group's 35+ year partnership with Covanta in the Energy-from-Waste market.
- Kanadevia Inova (formerly Hitachi Zosen Inova)coreInternational Waste-to-Energy company and distribution partner for Explosion Power since 2015. Provides sales, installation, and service for Shock Pulse Generators in their WtE plants globally.
- MARTIN AG für Umwelt- und EnergietechnikcoreSwiss company with 40 years of experience in waste-to-energy plant service, operating in Switzerland and across Europe. Sales and service distributor since 2015.
- MARTIN GmbH für Umwelt- und EnergietechnikcoreParent company of Explosion Power since 2016. International Waste-to-Energy company and sales and service distributor since 2015. Also celebrated 100 years of operations in 2025.
- BUCHEN Sweden AB (formerly DELETE Service AB)coreDistributes SPG technology and provides installation and service in Scandinavia since 2010.
- KRR ProStreamminorPower plant optimization services company and partner for SPG sales and service since 2010 in the UK market.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Explosion Power competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ANDRITZ: ANDRITZ provides pulp & paper and power generation equipment, including boiler cleaning, heat transfer, and recovery boiler solutions. Comparable in serving pulp & paper, biomass, and power generation customers, and a natural competitor in the black liquor recovery boiler cleaning niche.
- Valmet: Valmet is a leading global pulp & paper and power generation OEM with a service network spanning thousands of recovery and power boilers. Also an active distribution partner of Explosion Power for SPG. Comparable in addressing pulp & paper and biomass boiler operators worldwide.
- Hamon: Hamon is a global supplier of heat transfer, cooling, and process equipment including boiler cleaning systems for power generation and industrial markets. Overlapping customer base in WtE, coal-fired, and biomass boilers; broader portfolio than Explosion Power but directly comparable in boiler-side cleaning.
- Spirax Group (Spirax Sarco): Spirax Group specializes in steam system solutions including boiler efficiency, condensate recovery, and steam-related cleaning and maintenance. Comparable in serving industrial steam boiler users across food & beverage, pharma, and process industries; adjacent but related cleaning and efficiency focus.
- Babcock & Wilcox: Babcock & Wilcox is a global boiler OEM and aftermarket service provider offering boiler cleaning, maintenance, and environmental solutions. Broader portfolio than Explosion Power, including boiler manufacturing, but overlapping in industrial boiler cleaning services for utilities and waste-to-energy.
- SPX Technologies (Heat Transfer segment, formerly Balcke-Dürr): SPX Technologies' heat transfer business (formerly Balcke-Dürr) supplies heat exchangers and boiler cleaning equipment for power generation and industrial markets. Directly comparable in industrial boiler cleaning and serving the same European utility and industrial customer base.
Others
- Kanadevia Inova (formerly Hitachi Zosen Inova): Kanadevia Inova is a leading global WtE plant EPC contractor and service provider. Both an active distribution partner of Explosion Power (since 2015) and a participant in the broader WtE ecosystem where Explosion Power's SPG technology is deployed.
- MARTIN GmbH für Umwelt- und Energietechnik: MARTIN GmbH is the parent company of Explosion Power (since 2016) and a leading WtE plant service provider. Both a strategic parent and a distribution partner, with overlapping customer base across European WtE operators and a long (100+ year) operational track record.
Direct peers
- Diamond Power (Babcock Power Inc.): Diamond Power, also part of Babcock Power, is a long-standing manufacturer of sootblowers and boiler cleaning equipment for utility and industrial applications. Competes directly with Explosion Power's SPG technology in cleaning heating surfaces across superheater, economizer, and air-heater sections.
- Clyde Bergemann Power Group (Babcock Power Inc.): Clyde Bergemann, part of Babcock Power, is a leading global supplier of sootblowers, boiler cleaning systems, and air-heater cleaning equipment for utility and industrial boilers. Direct competitor to Explosion Power in industrial boiler cleaning, with overlapping customer base in waste-to-energy, coal, and biomass power generation.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights8 records
Customer concentration
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Explosion Power leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Explosion Power funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Explosion Power M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Explosion Power
What does Explosion Power do?
Explosion Power develops, manufactures, markets, and services Shock Pulse Generators (SPG) used for automated online cleaning of industrial boiler heat exchangers. The SPG technology generates controlled pressure waves via gas/air combustion in a pressure-resistant chamber, dislodging fouling deposits (slag, fly ash) from boiler tube bundles and membrane walls during operation without requiring shutdown. Products are sold as configured capital equipment complemented by recurring preventive maintenance service packages and digital boiler optimization services.
Is Explosion Power a public or private company?
Explosion Power is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Explosion Power founded?
Explosion Power was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Explosion Power based?
Explosion Power is headquartered in Niederlenz, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Explosion Power make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Shock Pulse Generator Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are preventive Maintenance & Service Packages and technology Platform & Digital Services (SPG LogView / OpenPi).
Who are Explosion Power's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ANDRITZ, Valmet, Hamon, Spirax Group (Spirax Sarco), Babcock & Wilcox and SPX Technologies (Heat Transfer segment, formerly Balcke-Dürr). Others are Kanadevia Inova (formerly Hitachi Zosen Inova) and MARTIN GmbH für Umwelt- und Energietechnik. Direct peers are Diamond Power (Babcock Power Inc.) and Clyde Bergemann Power Group (Babcock Power Inc.).
Does Explosion Power have an API?
No public API is recorded for Explosion Power.
What industry is Explosion Power in?
Explosion Power's product category is Industrial Boiler Cleaning Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAFAF, Industrial Boilers, HRSGs & Steam Generators, with a secondary code of BPABACAG, Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations. Its NAICS code is 33241 and its SIC code is 3585.