Prochem

What Prochem does

Prochem Europe Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of professional cleaning products, equipment, and training services for carpets, upholstery, and hard floors. Founded in 1974/1975 and headquartered in Chessington, Surrey, the company serves professional cleaning service providers, commercial facilities (hotels, offices, healthcare), holiday parks, and educational institutions across the UK and Ireland. Its portfolio spans proprietary cleaning chemicals (presprays, extraction detergents, sanitisers, deodorisers, protective treatments, natural range), branded extraction and floor-care machines (Steemeasy, Endeavor 500, Steempro Powerplus/Powermax/Powerflo, Galaxy, Polaris 700/800/1200, Comet, Micro-Mist, floor scrubber driers), accessories and spare parts, and an in-house Training Academy offering industry-recognised courses including WoolSafe-accredited Fibre Care training.

Core technology centres on industrial cleaning equipment design and chemical formulation, with documented proprietary features such as noise-proof roto-tank construction, internal re-circulating pressure systems, 500 psi induction piston pumps, slide-in stainless steel heat exchangers, dual 3-stage bypass vacuum systems with intercoolers, a patented four-wheel chassis on the Polaris 700, and patented self-adjusting/self-levelling brush mechanisms. The company holds a Royal Warrant of Appointment to HM The King alongside ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental) certifications, and is a WoolSafe Approved Service Provider. No public AI, API, or software platform capability is disclosed.

Prochem makes money via one-time sales of chemicals, machines, accessories, and spare parts, complemented by fee-based training services (£175 per 1-day course, £350 per 2-day course). Distribution combines a network of authorised UK distributors with credit-account terms, direct e-commerce through prochem.co.uk (with next-day delivery and free shipping over £500), phone-based export sales, and in-person training at the Chessington academy. Marketing spans the company website, Facebook, X, YouTube, an email newsletter, and free downloadable Cleaning Technical Help Guides that drive top-of-funnel engagement with professional cleaners.

Name

Prochem

Legal name

Prochem Europe Ltd.

Website

https://prochem.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prochem Europe Ltd. is a UK manufacturer of professional carpet, upholstery, and floor cleaning chemicals, extraction machines, and spare parts, complemented by an in-house training academy, serving cleaning service providers, commercial facilities, holiday parks, and schools across the UK and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Cleaning Equipment & Chemicals

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Carpet & Upholstery Deodorizing & Sanitizing (HSAEAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carpet & Fabric Protectants & Stain Repellents (CRAJALAG), Custodial, Sanitation & Facility Supplies (Cleaning Chemicals, Paper Goods, Waste/Recycling) (EDAEAIAK)

Keywords

• Professional carpet cleaning equipment
• Cleaning chemical formulations
• Floor scrubber driers
• Upholstery cleaning solutions
• Cleaning industry training

Headquarters

HQ city

Chessington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cleaning Products Sales: Sale of professional cleaning chemical products including carpet presprays, extraction detergents, spot removers, deodorisers, sanitisers, and protective treatments
2. Cleaning Equipment Sales: Sale of professional cleaning machines including portable extractors, truck mount systems, floor scrubbers, and vacuum cleaners
3. Training Courses: Industry recognised training courses for carpet, upholstery and floor cleaning provided at the Prochem Training Academy in Chessington, Surrey
4. Spare Parts and Accessories: Sale of spare parts, accessories and attachments for cleaning equipment including vacuum motors, pumps, valves, filters, hoses and attachments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Prochem Europe Ltd. manufactures and supplies professional cleaning products and equipment for carpets, upholstery, and hard floors. The product portfolio includes portable extraction machines, truck mount systems, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, proprietary chemical formulations (presprays, detergents, sanitisers), and accessories. The company also operates a training academy offering industry-recognised courses including WoolSafe Fibre Care certification at its Chessington, Surrey headquarters.

Product overview

Prochem Europe Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of professional cleaning products, equipment, and training services. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Cleaning Machines including portable extractors (Steemeasy, Endeavor 500, Steempro Powerplus, Steempro Powermax, Steempro Powerflo, Galaxy, Polaris 700/800/1200, Comet), floor scrubbers (LW35, LW38, LW30), Micro-Mist disinfecting system, and Truck Mount systems; (2) Cleaning Chemicals spanning carpet presprays, extraction detergents, deodourisers, sanitizers, spot removers, natural range products (Natural Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner), and branded solutions like Alkleen, Microsan, and Clensan; (3) Accessories & Attachments including Glidemaster carpet wands, Auto/Plastic Detailers, Heat 'n' Run inline heaters, Swivel Head Stair Tool, Powermate 1200 powerwand, and various hoses and hand tools; (4) Professional Services offering industry-recognised training courses and free technical help guides. Prochem's machines range from compact residential units (Comet, Galaxy) to high-performance commercial extractors (Endeavor 500 with 500 psi), while their chemical range covers all carpet, upholstery, and hard floor cleaning needs. The company holds Royal Warrant of Appointment to HM The King and operates from Chessington, Surrey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steemeasy (PR200)

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 psi solution pressure boost in PR200 Steemeasy leading to growing demand

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

Feature9 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Rug Doctor: Specialist carpet and upholstery cleaning equipment brand with strong consumer and rental presence. Comparable core product category (carpet extraction cleaning), though more retail-and-rental oriented than Prochem's professional distributor model.

Broad incumbents

• Nilfisk: Global manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment including carpet extractors, scrubber driers, and vacuum cleaners. Broad incumbent offering overlapping products at greater scale across commercial cleaning markets worldwide.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions including commercial cleaning chemicals. Adjacent competitor for institutional buyers seeking full-service hygiene programmes that include sanitising chemistry like Prochem's.
• Kärcher: Global leader in cleaning technology offering commercial and consumer cleaning equipment, including carpet and floor care machines. Broad incumbent whose commercial cleaning portfolio overlaps with Prochem's machines.
• Diversey (Solenis): Global provider of commercial cleaning and hygiene chemicals, equipment, and services. Overlaps with Prochem's cleaning chemistry and equipment in institutional/hospitality segments, though at much broader scale and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Numatic International: UK-based manufacturer of professional and commercial vacuum cleaners and floor maintenance machines (famous for Henry vacuums). Direct competitor in commercial cleaning equipment with comparable UK heritage and British manufacturing identity.
• Truvox International: UK manufacturer of commercial floor cleaning equipment including carpet extractors, scrubber driers, and vacuum cleaners. Direct rival in the professional cleaning equipment space with a UK manufacturing base and overlapping customer base in facilities management.
• Chemspec Europe: Manufacturer of professional carpet, upholstery, and floor cleaning chemical solutions sold through distributor networks. Directly comparable to Prochem's chemical product line and serves overlapping professional cleaning customers in Europe.
• Sebo (UK): German-engineered, UK-distributed manufacturer of commercial-grade upright vacuum cleaners and carpet cleaning machines. Comparable in commercial-grade equipment design, UK distribution model, and professional cleaning customer focus.
• Rotowash Professional Cleaning Systems: UK-based manufacturer of commercial floor and carpet cleaning machines. Closely comparable to Prochem's machine product line (steemeasy, Polaris, Comet extractors) serving professional cleaners and facility maintenance teams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/prochemeurope
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ProchemEurope/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProchemEurope

Compliance5 records

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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