CC Hydrosonics

What CC Hydrosonics does

CC Hydrosonics is a UK-based manufacturer of precision ultrasonic cleaning and vapour degreasing equipment, operating as the UK manufacturing arm of Crest Ultrasonics Group — described as the largest privately held company in the ultrasonic industry with over 960 employees worldwide and customers in more than 100 countries. Founded over 50 years ago and headquartered in Harlow, Essex, the company designs and builds both standardised catalog systems (Nanopac benchtop degreaser, Micropac compact twin-sump unit, Solvac S1/S2 vapour degreasers, and the Aquatronic aqueous range in P1/P2/P3 variants) and fully bespoke cleaning systems incorporating proprietary technologies including Reverse Flow Technology, Swept Wave Ultrasonics, Vapotronic Electronic Pulse Modulation, and a patented hot-air drying system.

The company's technology spans solvent-based vapour degreasing and aqueous ultrasonic cleaning, with optional advanced features on bespoke systems such as data logging, barcode scanning, dual robotics, basket rotation, internal cameras, and vacuum distillation. Notable customer deployments include Oracle Red Bull Racing (precision component cleaning for motorsport), Safran Aerospace (custom Solvac S1 system for aircraft landing gear overhaul achieving up to 9x cycle-time improvement), and Zimmer Biomet (medical device cleaning systems delivering 25% processing-time reduction, 60% downtime reduction, 30% energy cost reduction, and 20% detergent cost reduction). All bespoke systems are UK-manufactured, with the broader Crest Group providing supportive manufacturing cells worldwide for scalability and a global service infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through three streams: new equipment sales (both standardised and bespoke, quote-based, typically on multi-year contracts), certified refurbished equipment resale with 12-month OEM warranty, and ongoing service, support, and spare-parts contracts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led with direct enterprise engagement across aerospace and defence, healthcare and medical devices, precision engineering and electronics, and general manufacturing. No revenue, headcount-trend, or financial performance figures are publicly disclosed for the standalone UK entity.

Name

CC Hydrosonics

Legal name

CC Hydrosonics Ltd.

Website

https://cchydrosonics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CC Hydrosonics manufactures precision ultrasonic cleaning and vapour degreasing equipment for aerospace, medical device, and industrial clients globally, operating as the UK arm of Crest Ultrasonics Group, the largest privately held ultrasonic cleaning company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Washing & Degreasing Equipment (IMAHALAD)

Keywords

• Ultrasonic cleaning equipment
• Vapor degreasing systems
• Aqueous cleaning systems
• Precision component cleaning
• Industrial cleaning equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Harlow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of standard and bespoke ultrasonic cleaning equipment, vapour degreasing systems, and aqueous cleaning systems. Products range from basic ultrasonic tanks to fully automated cleaning systems.
2. Used/Refurbished Equipment: Purchase, refurbishment, and resale of used equipment with full OEM 12-month warranty, guarantee and service cover. Offers buy-back options for customers upgrading.
3. Service, Support & Spares: Unrivalled support and warranty packages. Ongoing service support and spare parts supply for existing customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CC Hydrosonics designs and manufactures precision ultrasonic cleaning, vapor degreasing, and aqueous cleaning equipment (Nanopac, Solvac S1/S2, Micropac, Aquatronic, and Bespoke Equipment) for industrial customers in aerospace, medical devices, precision engineering, watchmaking, and electronics. The company also offers Used/Refurbished Equipment and the EcoClean solvent range, all delivered as part of the Crest Ultrasonics Group's precision cleaning solutions portfolio.

Product overview

CC Hydrosonics manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of ultrasonic cleaning and vapour degreasing equipment spanning solvent-based and aqueous systems. The solvent line includes the Nanopac (benchtop), Micropac (compact twin-sump), Solvac S1 (single-tank automated), and Solvac S2 (premium twin-sump with enhanced automation). The aqueous line features the Aquatronic range in P1/P2/P3 variants from manual to fully automated configurations. All systems incorporate proprietary technologies including Swept Wave and Martin Walter push-pull ultrasonics, Reverse Flow Technology, Vapotronic pulse modulation, and patented drying systems. The company also offers custom bespoke equipment and certified refurbished units, serving industries including aerospace, medical, automotive, and electronics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nanopac Compact precision ultrasonic cleaning solution for aerospace, medical devices, electronics and other precision industries, designed to be smaller than traditional machines while delivering precision cleaning performance.
• Solvac S2 High-volume vapor degreasing equipment utilizing Vapotronic fully automatic PLC-controlled vapor degreasing process control, designed for industrial precision cleaning applications.
• Solvac S1 Entry-level vapor degreasing equipment in the Solvac range, offering a smaller-capacity vapor degreasing solution for industrial precision cleaning applications.
• Micropac Ultrasonic cleaning equipment specifically targeted at watchmaking and precision engineering manufacturers for cleaning intricate precision components.
• Aquatronic Aqueous ultrasonic cleaning equipment incorporating Reverse Flow Technology to separate oils and contaminants from rinse water, extending bath life and reducing operating costs.
• Bespoke Equipment Custom-designed precision cleaning equipment tailored to specific customer cleaning challenges, drawing on CC Hydrosonics' 50+ years of experience across the product range.
• Used / Refurbished Equipment Second-hand and refurbished industrial ultrasonic cleaning equipment offered as a cost-effective and sustainability-focused alternative to new equipment, under the THINK ECO initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% reduction in total unit processing time (586 extra units produced per day)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Crest Ultrasonics GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCC Hydrosonics is part of the Crest Ultrasonics Group, the largest privately held company in the ultrasonic industry. The Crest Group employs over 960 people worldwide with thousands of customers in over 100 countries. CC Hydrosonics operates as the UK arm of this global organization with manufacturing capabilities and supportive manufacturing cells around the world for flexibility and scalability.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cleaning Technologies Group: Cleaning Technologies Group (part of Blackstone Industries) designs and manufactures ultrasonic, aqueous, and vapour degreasing systems under brands such as Blackstone Ney Ultrasonics, Baron Blakeslee, and Stoelting. It is a direct competitor to CC Hydrosonics across industrial precision cleaning equipment.
• Branson Ultrasonics (Emerson): Branson Ultrasonics, part of Emerson, is one of the largest global manufacturers of ultrasonic cleaning, welding, and precision processing equipment. It directly competes with CC Hydrosonics in ultrasonic tanks, aqueous cleaning systems, and vapour degreasing for aerospace, medical, and electronics customers.
• Telsonic Ultrasonics: Telsonic manufactures ultrasonic cleaning, welding, and sonication equipment for industrial applications including medical devices and precision engineering. It competes with CC Hydrosonics in ultrasonic cleaning technology and special-purpose machinery.
• Ultrawave: Ultrawave is a UK-based manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning baths and systems serving laboratories, medical, and industrial sectors. It is a direct competitor to CC Hydrosonics' Micropac and Nanopac product lines in benchtop and small-to-mid-capacity ultrasonic cleaning.
• Kemet International: Kemet International is a UK-based manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning equipment and precision cleaning consumables serving aerospace, medical, and industrial customers. It directly competes with CC Hydrosonics in the UK and European precision cleaning equipment market.
• Blue Wave Ultrasonics: Blue Wave Ultrasonics designs and manufactures aqueous ultrasonic cleaning systems for industrial and medical applications. It directly competes with CC Hydrosonics' Aquatronic range in aqueous multi-stage cleaning systems.
• Sonics & Materials: Sonics & Materials manufactures ultrasonic processors, cleaners, and welders for industrial and laboratory applications. It is a direct competitor to CC Hydrosonics in ultrasonic precision cleaning equipment, particularly for electronics and small-component cleaning.

Broad incumbents

• ITW (Illinois Tool Works): ITW is a diversified industrial manufacturer with multiple businesses serving surface preparation, cleaning, and finishing applications across aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with CC Hydrosonics in industrial cleaning and surface treatment, though it does not specialise in ultrasonic equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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