What Hako Machines does

Hako Machines Limited is a UK-based manufacturer and service provider of industrial, commercial, and municipal cleaning technology, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Northamptonshire. The company is a subsidiary of the privately held German group Hako GmbH, which the data indicates controls approximately 95% of Hako Machines' supply chain and operates in over 60 countries with a combined ~2,000 employees worldwide. Hako Machines designs, distributes, and services a broad equipment portfolio spanning pedestrian and ride-on sweepers (Sweepmaster range), pedestrian and ride-on scrubber driers (Scrubmaster range), municipal outdoor cleaning machines (Citymaster 650, 1650, 1650ZE, 2250), combined sweep-scrub machines (Powerboss Combi 400, E-Combi), and an emerging autonomous cleaning line (Roboscrub 20, Scrubmaster B75I with 3D camera and LiDAR, Softbank Whiz Cobot). Proprietary technology features include Hako AntiBac antibacterial tanks, Dust Stop dust-reduction brushes (up to 90% reduction), HEPA filtration, AGR ergonomics-certified back-friendly design, and a Quick-Connect attachment system.

Hako Machines operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales supported by a national UK engineer network, regional dealers (Cyril Johnston for Northern Ireland, Munihire for South East England), contract hire partners (NRG Riverside), public sector framework agreements (NHS Supply Chain, YPO, TPPL, UK ULEV framework), an online e-commerce shop for consumables, and short-term hire with bundled delivery and training. Revenue streams include equipment sales, service contracts and maintenance, short-term hire, long-term contract hire and finance, refurbished equipment resale, and proprietary detergent and consumable sales (CityClean O/S, Cleanol HD/K). The customer base is concentrated in UK municipal and government buyers (Sunderland, Doncaster, City of London, Redcar and Cleveland, Sutton/Veolia, NHS trusts), alongside industrial/logistics, commercial/retail, healthcare, education, and sports/recreation segments. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certifications, EcoVadis sustainability certification, and a Net Zero pledge, with 30+ hectares of reforestation completed through a ForestNation partnership.

Name

Hako Machines

Legal name

Hako Machines Limited

Website

https://hako.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hako Machines Limited is a UK-based manufacturer and service provider (founded 1979) of industrial, commercial, and municipal cleaning machines — including sweepers, scrubber driers, municipal sweepers, and autonomous cleaning robots — serving UK councils, NHS trusts, industrial, logistics, retail, and education buyers under the Hako GmbH group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Floor Cleaning Equipment (Scrubbers, Sweepers, Burnishers) (IMAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Street & Outdoor Cleaning Equipment (Street Sweepers, Litter Vacuums) (IMAHALAG), Industrial Cleaning & Environmental Equipment Rental/Leasing (Vacuum Trucks, Dust Control, Dehumidifiers) (TLABAFAK), Industrial & Manufacturing Facility Cleaning (IMAIADAB)

Keywords

• Industrial cleaning machines
• Commercial floor cleaning
• Street sweeping equipment
• Autonomous cleaning robots
• Municipal cleaning vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Northampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial cleaning machines including pedestrian and ride-on scrubber driers, sweepers, and outdoor cleaning equipment. Machines available with choice of mains, battery electric, petrol, LPG or diesel power.
2. Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive customer support with national network of trained engineers providing outstanding service support. Service packages, technical support, and parts availability.
3. Short Term Hire: Short term hire cleaning solutions providing access to scrubber-driers and sweepers for UK delivery. Includes machine, detergents, brushes, pads and on-site training.
4. Contract Hire and Finance: Long-term contract hire and finance options for equipment procurement.
5. Refurbished Machines: Sale of refurbished cleaning machines offering reliable performance with sustainability benefits.
6. Detergents and Consumables: Range of cleaning chemicals and consumables including CityClean O, CityClean S, Cleanol HD, and Cleanol K.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hako Machines manufactures, sells, and services industrial and commercial cleaning equipment, including pedestrian and ride-on sweepers, scrubber driers, outdoor municipal cleaning machines, autonomous cleaning robots, and specialty cleaning chemicals. The company delivers these solutions with a UK-wide network of trained engineers, plus short-term hire, contract hire, lease, and finance options for commercial, industrial, logistics, healthcare, education, and municipal customers.

Product overview

Hako Machines offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial cleaning technology comprising pedestrian and ride-on sweepers and scrubber driers, outdoor cleaning machines, autonomous cleaning robots, and specialty cleaning chemicals. The core product lines include the Sweepmaster series (pedestrian and ride-on sweepers), Scrubmaster series (pedestrian and ride-on scrubber driers including autonomous B75I model), Citymaster series (outdoor sweepers including the all-electric 1650ZE), Powerboss combined machines, and the Softbank Whiz Cobot for autonomous vacuuming. Supporting products include the Roboscrub 20 autonomous robot, Super ActivO ozone sanitizer, Hako AntiBac antimicrobial tank technology, and Dust Stop dust control technology. The chemical range includes CityClean O (oil removal), Cleanol HD (heavy-duty industrial), CityClean S (street cleaning), and Cleanol K (micro-porous floors). Detergents and consumables complement the machine portfolio, along with hire services, refurbished machines, training, and fleet management solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sweepmaster: Range of pedestrian and ride-on sweepers for industrial and commercial cleaning
• Scrubmaster
• Citymaster
• Powerboss
• Roboscrub
• Hako-AntiBac
• Super ActivO Generator
• Dust Stop

Products and services

• Sweepmaster Pedestrian Sweepers

Quantifiable outcome

• Dust reduction of up to 90% with Dust Stop technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• soluCLEANminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership based on shared values, resulting in a strong collaboration for Hako.
• Greener GrowthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership on national level for local biodiversity projects, working on improving biodiversity in areas where it is traditionally on the decline.
• Hako GmbH GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2025Parent company providing or controlling 95% of Hako's supply chain. Policies aligned on biodiversity and other environmental initiatives.
• Briggs EquipmentcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Extension of existing partnership with Briggs Equipment, with Hako's existing relationship with Briggs being part of Aron Taylor-Smith's BTCC program partner network.
• NRG RiversidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2023Contract hire and fleet solutions provider delivering Hako sweepers to Sunderland City Council on full contract hire with maintenance agreement.
• Baxter EnvironmentalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Environmental waste management partnership providing carbon emissions reports and overseeing waste management at Crick HQ.
• ForestNationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Environmental initiative partnership - Hako joined ForestNation's 'You Plant, We Plant' initiative as part of Net Zero pledge, planting trees in Tanzania.
• NHS Supply ChaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Awarded supplier on NHS Supply Chain: Hotel Services, Cleaning Supplies, Equipment and Associated Products framework for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales.
• Cyril JohnstoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Cyril Johnston appointed as distributor for Northern Ireland - one of the largest suppliers and distributors of garden machinery and leisure goods in UK and Ireland, working closely with public sector and municipalities for over 50 years.
• Aron Taylor-SmithcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021BTCC racing sponsorship partnership with driver Aron Taylor-Smith including branding on helmet and race suit, content creation, staff events, and introductions to business network. Taylor-Smith won 2024 BTCC Independents Championship.
• YPOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Success in YPO Framework - approved supplier on public procurement framework.
• TPPL (The Procurement Partnership)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Hako Machines and TPPL partnership for public sector procurement.
• MunihirecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Appointed as dealer for South East of England for Hako cleaning machines.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Comac: Italian manufacturer of industrial and commercial cleaning machines including scrubber driers and sweepers. Comac directly competes with Hako in the same product categories and customer verticals.
• Numatic International: UK-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial cleaning equipment including scrubber driers, sweepers, and vacuums. Numatic is a direct peer competing in the same UK market segments with comparable product offerings under the Nacecare and Henry brands.
• Kärcher: German cleaning technology manufacturer and Hako's most direct global competitor. Kärcher offers an overlapping portfolio of industrial sweepers, scrubber driers, and outdoor cleaning machines to the same municipal, industrial, and commercial customer base.
• Nilfisk: Danish cleaning equipment manufacturer offering industrial scrubbers, sweepers, and vacuum cleaners. Nilfisk is a direct peer in the same product categories, serving commercial and industrial customers globally.
• ICE (International Cleaning Equipment): Manufacturer of industrial sweepers and scrubber driers serving commercial and municipal markets. ICE is a direct peer in the industrial cleaning equipment category with overlapping product offerings.
• Fimap: Italian manufacturer of professional scrubber driers, sweepers, and industrial cleaning machines. Fimap is a direct competitor in floor cleaning equipment with overlapping commercial and industrial customer base.
• Tennant Company: US-based manufacturer of industrial scrubbers, sweepers, and coatings equipment. Tennant is a direct peer in floor cleaning machines for industrial and commercial customers, with comparable autonomous cleaning initiatives.

Others

• SoftBank Robotics: Provider of the Whiz commercial vacuuming cobot, which Hako distributes in the UK. SoftBank Robotics is an ecosystem partner in the autonomous cleaning space and partially overlaps with Hako's autonomous cleaning roadmap.

Broad incumbents

• Diversey (Taski): Global hygiene and cleaning solutions provider whose TASKI brand offers industrial scrubbers and sweepers. Diversey is a broad incumbent in facility cleaning with overlapping equipment offerings and a much larger chemicals and services portfolio.

Emerging players

• Brain Corp: AI software platform powering autonomous commercial cleaning robots. Brain Corp is a relevant emerging peer/complement in the autonomous cleaning segment where Hako is also investing through the Scrubmaster B75I and Roboscrub 20.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HakoMachines

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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