Basca

What Basca does

Basca is an Italian limited liability company (Srl) founded in 2018 and headquartered in Formigine, in the Modena industrial district, that designs and manufactures industrial washing machines and cleaning equipment for tanks, containers, drums, and bins. Its product portfolio is organized as a segmented line — BascaWM washers, BascaLC lid cleaners, BascaDrums drum washers, BascaMobile mobile units, BascaBins bin washers, Basca3T heavy-duty three-ton washers, BascaO3 ozone-based disinfection systems in G5/G10/G20 capacities, ATEX-certified BascaFlex flexible heating jackets, and consumables BascaGel, BascaMist, and BascaSteam — covering the main sub-workflows of industrial tank cleaning. The company reports Industry 4.0 traceability features and a sustainability positioning centered on water reuse and reduced chemical consumption, with documented customer-side cost reductions of 66.8% (APIMIEL honey processing) and 79.8% (water treatment chemicals).

Basca serves industrial customers across chemicals, cosmetics, food, paints and coatings, water treatment, and niche segments such as honey processing, and has executed deliveries to Italy, New Zealand, France, and Switzerland. Its revenue model combines one-time equipment sales (€490 to €12,000 list prices across the portfolio), an operating rental option, spare parts, and specialty consumables, distributed through direct technical sales led by CEO Antonio Almenara and Technical Sales Executive Alessio Bondi, supplemented by trade show presence at the European Coatings Show in 2023 and 2025. The company holds ATEX certification on its flexible heating jackets and has established a co-commercialization partnership with Terrafend to address the paint and coatings industry.

Name

Basca

Legal name

Basca Srl

Website

https://basca.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Basca is an Italian industrial equipment maker, founded in 2018 and based in Formigine, that designs tank, container, drum, and bin washing systems plus ozone disinfection and ATEX heating jackets for chemical, food, cosmetics, coatings, water treatment, and honey processing customers in Europe and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• Industrial container cleaning
• Tank washing equipment
• Effluent treatment systems
• IBC cleaning machines
• Sustainable cleaning solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Vignola

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cleaning Equipment Sales: One-time sale of automatic washing machines for containers, tanks, IBCs, drums and buckets. Equipment includes BascaWM, BascaLC, BascaDrums, BascaMobile, BascaBins, and Basca3T models
2. Effluent Treatment Systems: Water treatment systems and solvent treatment systems for managing cleaning effluent
3. Equipment Rental: Operating rental (noleggio operativo) available for sanitization units including high-pressure steam units
4. Spare Parts and Accessories: Cleaning brushes, diaphragm pumps, nozzles, rotary spray nozzles, filter bags, distillation bags, IBC tanks, mixing tanks, flexible heating jackets
5. Speciality Products: Sanitization products including BascaGel hand sanitizer, BascaMist ULV vaporizers, BascaSteam high-pressure units, and BascaO3 ozone generators

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Basca designs, manufactures, and sells automated industrial washing machines for containers, tanks, IBCs, drums, bins, and buckets, integrated with water and solvent effluent treatment systems. The portfolio also includes sanitization equipment (ozone generators, high-pressure steam units, ULV vaporizers), flexible heating jackets, mixing tanks, spare parts, and consumables such as hand sanitizer gel.

Product overview

Basca is an industrial cleaning equipment company offering a portfolio of automated container and tank cleaning machines. The core product line includes BascaWM (IBC and mixing tank washing), BascaLC (solvent-based cleaning for IBCs and drums), BascaDrums (drum washing), BascaMobile (portable tank cleaning), and BascaBins (bin and bucket cleaning). These washing machines are complemented by Water Treatment Systems and Solvent Treatment Systems for effluent management. The company also offers a range of spare parts including cleaning brushes, diaphragm pumps, nozzles, filter bags, IBC tanks, mixing tanks, and flexible heating jackets. Newer products include Basca3T (hot water high pressure washing), BascaO3 ozone generators (G5, G10, G20 models), BascaGel hand sanitizer, BascaMist ULV vaporizer, and BascaSteam high pressure steam sanitization units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BascaWM: IBC and Mixing Tank washing machine with water-based cleaning systems
• BascaLC
• BascaDrums
• BascaMobile
• BascaBins
• Basca3T
• BascaFlex
• BascaO3
• BascaGel
• BascaMist
• BascaSteam

Products and services

• BascaWM - Tanks & IBC Washing Machine Automated washing machine for cleaning of IBC containers and mixing tanks with water-based cleaning systems. Used by chemical, cosmetic, food, and coatings manufacturers.
• BascaLC - IBC, Vessel and Drums Solvent Cleaning Machine Solvent-based cleaning machine for IBCs, vessels, and drums designed for industrial containers holding solvent-based products, particularly in coatings manufacturing.
• BascaDrums - Drum Washing Machine Drum washing machine for automatic cleaning of industrial drums and buckets.
• BascaMobile - Portable Tanks Washing Machine Portable tank washing machine for cleaning fixed tanks on-site where moving the tank is not practical.
• BascaBins - Bin & Buckets Cleaning Machine Automatic cleaning machine for bins and buckets used in industrial production.
• Water Treatment Systems Effluent treatment systems for water recycling and treatment from container cleaning operations, integrated with Basca washing machines.
• Solvent Treatment Systems Effluent treatment systems for solvent recovery and treatment from industrial cleaning processes, used by coatings and chemical manufacturers.
• Basca3T - Hot Water High Pressure Washing Machine Multi-container cleaning machine for IBCs, drums, and buckets using hot water high pressure, designed for cleaning and sanitizing industrial containers and surfaces.
• BascaO3 - Ozone Generator Industrial ozone generator with high oxidizing capacity and concentration measurement sensor for air and surface sanitization without chemical products. Available in G5, G10, and G20 variants for areas up to 70m2, 150m2, and 250m2 respectively.
• BascaSteam - High Pressure Steam Sanitization Unit High pressure steam sanitization unit (160/200 Bar) for industrial sanitization without the use of chemical products.
• BascaMist - ULV Electric Vaporizer Electric ULV (Ultra Low Volume) vaporizer for environments with sanitizing tablets, for surface and air disinfection.
• BascaGel - Hand Antiseptic Gel Hand antiseptic gel with alcohol content above 60%, ready for use for hand disinfection.
• BascaFlex - Flexible Heating Jackets Flexible heating jackets for industrial containers that wrap around vessels to provide even heat distribution, with integrated thermostats. ATEX versions available for explosive atmospheres.
• Mixing Tanks High quality mixing tanks in different sizes for chemicals mixing, made of AISI 304 stainless steel with mirror-polished interior.
• IBC Tanks Plastic IBC tanks (1000l or 600l) available new or refurbished for industrial containment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water consumption reduced from 200+ liters per container to under 30 liters (85%+ reduction)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TerrafendcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBASCA and Terrafend have entered a global strategic partnership to deliver sustainable cleaning solutions to the coatings industry. The partnership combines BASCA's industry-leading pot wash and container cleaning technology with Terrafend's offerings for comprehensive sustainable solutions in the coatings sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alkota Cleaning Systems: Manufacturer of industrial high-pressure cleaning equipment and water treatment systems for commercial and industrial customers. Comparable to Basca in bundling high-pressure cleaning equipment with water treatment for industrial buyers.
• Hammelmann: German manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and ultra-high-pressure water jetting systems for industrial cleaning applications including tank and vessel cleaning. Directly comparable to Basca's high-pressure (200 bar) cleaning systems for industrial containers.
• URACA: Specialist in high-pressure plunger pumps and cleaning systems for industrial applications including vessel, tank, and container cleaning. Closely comparable to Basca in core high-pressure cleaning technology and target industrial customer base.
• FASA (Fasa Srl): Italian manufacturer of industrial washing machines and equipment for containers, tanks, and drums serving chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Direct Italian domestic competitor with similar product positioning to Basca's container/tank washing portfolio.
• Aquajet Systems: Manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment and automated tank/vessel cleaning systems for industrial applications. Closely comparable to Basca's automated container cleaning approach with integrated high-pressure technology.
• WOMA (Kärcher Group): High-pressure water jetting technology specialist serving industrial cleaning including tank, vessel, and container cleaning applications. Direct competitor in the high-pressure industrial cleaning equipment category Basca addresses.

Broad incumbents

• Dürr AG: Global mechanical and plant engineering group offering industrial cleaning and surface treatment technology including container/pot washing systems for the paint and coatings industry. Directly comparable to Basca in pot-wash and container cleaning for the coatings vertical Basca targets with Terrafend.
• Nilfisk: Global industrial cleaning equipment manufacturer offering high-pressure washers, floor cleaners, and vacuum systems for industrial and commercial customers. Overlaps Basca's high-pressure container/tank cleaning equipment but serves a much broader facility-cleaning portfolio.
• Hako: Manufacturer of industrial and municipal cleaning machines including high-pressure washers, sweepers, and scrubbers. Comparable to Basca in industrial high-pressure cleaning technology but serves broader facility-cleaning end markets.
• Kärcher: World-leading manufacturer of cleaning technology including industrial high-pressure cleaners and sanitization equipment. Comparable to Basca in high-pressure industrial washing and ozone/steam sanitization product categories, but at vastly larger scale and global distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Basca.tech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bascatech

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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