Macroclean

What Macroclean does

Macroclean S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of industrial and road sweeping machines, headquartered operationally in Fiorenzuola d'Arda (Piacenza) with a registered office in Casinalbo (Modena). Founded in 2014 and operating today as a wholly-owned subsidiary of RCM S.p.A., the company designs, manufactures, and distributes three sweeper models — the compact MACRO M10, the mid-range M40 Plus, and the flagship M60 Plus — plus dedicated Municipality and Industrial product-line configurations targeting urban cleansing, heavy industry, cleaning contractors, airports, ports, and racetracks.

The company's core technology is an exclusive mechanical-suction sweeping system that combines side and roller brush action with a turbine-driven conveyor to lift and transport debris at operating speeds claimed to be up to three times higher than traditional systems, enabling dry cleaning without water consumption. All production stages from design through final testing are carried out at the single Fiorenzuola d'Arda facility under a "100% Made in Italy" positioning. Standard features include an on-board electronic diagnostic system with remote monitoring, large-area polyester filters (up to 25 sqm) with optional PM1 grade, Easy Start single-button activation, four-wheel steering on M40 and M60, an exclusive damping system, and a no-blockage suction mouth. Accessories include a Porter lifting system and magnetic bars for iron-debris collection in airport and port contexts.

The business model is primarily industrial hardware sales of capital equipment to municipalities and private-sector operators, sold via direct website inquiries and distributed worldwide through the RCM group's international channel network. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and a secondary revenue stream consists of after-sales warranty and support services delivered through the My Macro customer portal. Customer concentration is diversified across at least six end-use verticals, and the parent-subsidiary relationship with RCM provides both design expertise and global reach.

Name

Macroclean

Legal name

Macroclean S.r.l.

Website

https://macroclean.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Macroclean S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of industrial and road sweepers (M10, M40 Plus, M60 Plus) using a proprietary mechanical-suction system, selling to municipalities, industrial operators, airports, ports, and racetracks worldwide via parent RCM S.p.A.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sweeping Machines

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Manufacturing Facility Cleaning (IMAIADAB)

Keywords

• Industrial sweepers
• Road sweepers
• Municipal cleaning machines
• Mechanical-suction sweepers
• Airport port sweepers

Headquarters

HQ city

Fiorenzuola D'arda

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Sweeper Sales: Sale of industrial and road sweeping machines including M10, M40 Plus, and M60 Plus models. Products are sold directly to municipalities and industrial enterprises. Machines feature configurable options and accessories for specific applications.
2. Warranty and Support Services: Warranty activation and support services provided through the My Macro portal, facilitating customer assistance and after-sales support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Macroclean designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial and road sweeping machines under the MACROCLEAN brand. The portfolio includes three sweeper models (M10, M40 Plus, M60 Plus) organized into Municipality and Industrial product lines, all built around a proprietary mechanical-suction sweeping system that enables high-speed dry cleaning without water consumption. Products are sold to municipalities and industrial enterprises worldwide through the parent RCM S.p.A. distribution network.

Product overview

MACROCLEAN is an Italian manufacturer of industrial and road sweepers, producing a portfolio of three main sweeper models (M10, M40 Plus, and M60 Plus) organized into two product lines: Municipality (for urban and extra-urban areas) and Industrial (for companies and service enterprises). All machines utilize the proprietary mechanical-suction sweeping system, which combines mechanical brush action with turbine-powered suction to enable high-speed dry cleaning at up to three times the efficiency of traditional systems. The products share common features including electronic diagnostic systems, cabin comfort, and Easy Start functionality. MACROCLEAN is a brand of RCM Group, with all manufacturing taking place in Fiorenzuola d'Arda, Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MACRO M60 Plus

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 3 times faster working speed compared to traditional sweeping systems
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RCM S.p.A.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMacroclean is a brand of RCM S.p.A. group, having entered the group in 2014. This partnership provides MACROCLEAN with additional excellence in sweeping machine design know-how, enabling the creation of a range of completely Italian road sweepers that are revolutionary for their high automation content and performance levels superior to main competitors. RCM distributes MACROCLEAN products worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kärcher: Global cleaning-equipment leader with a municipal and industrial sweeper portfolio as part of a much broader cleaning-systems range. Comparable in target verticals but Kärcher's scale and breadth make it a broader incumbent rather than a focused sweeper specialist.
• Tennant Company: US-listed manufacturer of floor cleaning equipment that has expanded into outdoor and street sweepers for industrial and municipal applications. Broader incumbent in cleaning equipment with an overlapping industrial sweeper product family.
• Nilfisk: Danish professional cleaning-equipment manufacturer with a municipal and industrial sweeper range as part of a broader floor-care and outdoor cleaning portfolio. Comparable product overlap but a much wider category footprint than Macroclean's focused sweeper specialization.
• RCM S.p.A. Macroclean's parent company and Italian manufacturer of sweeping machines with overlapping road and industrial sweeper lines. Directly comparable product category but a wider portfolio spanning multiple brands and historical R&D investment.

Regional players

• FAUN Group: German manufacturer of municipal vehicles including road sweepers, primarily serving European municipal tenders. Comparable product line and customer base but focused on the DACH region with limited direct overlap in Italy.

Direct peers

• Dulevo International: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of road and industrial sweepers serving municipalities, airports, ports, and industrial customers. Directly competes with Macroclean on the same European municipal and industrial sweeper tenders with comparable product positioning.
• Schwarze Industries: US manufacturer of street and highway sweepers with regenerative-air and mechanical-suction systems comparable to Macroclean's core technology. Direct competitor in municipal and airport sweeper tenders with overlapping mechanical-suction design.
• Elgin Sweeper: US-based manufacturer of street sweepers (Broom Bear, Crosswind, Eagle) for municipalities, airports, and contractors. Directly comparable product category and customer base, primarily serving North American tenders.
• Hako: German manufacturer of municipal and industrial cleaning machines, including road sweepers for cities, airports, and industrial sites. Comparable product line targeting the same European municipal and industrial fleet customers as Macroclean.
• Bucher Municipal (Johnston Sweepers): Swiss-listed manufacturer of municipal vehicles including Johnston Sweepers brand compact and truck-mounted road sweepers. Directly comparable road sweeper product line sold to municipalities, contractors, and airports globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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