IGEAX

What IGEAX does

IGEAX S.R.L. is a Viadana, Italy-based manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment, with a primary focus on the food sector. The company operates three product lines — Hygiene (food-contact certified brooms, brushes, handles, squeegees, dustpans, scoops, buckets, scrapers, and accessories), Detectable (metal- and plastic-detectable versions of those tools for contamination traceability), and Industrial (heavy-duty cleaning products) — and offers more than 1,200 SKUs. Its principal technical differentiators are a proprietary Universal Thread System claimed to be globally unique in compatibility across Italian, French, German, and American threads and 21–25 mm handle diameters, a five-color HACCP-compliant color-coding system for area-segregated cleaning, and the use of detectable plastics (DPP/DPBT) for food-safety traceability, with associated Food Contact, FDA, HACCP, and FEIBP certifications.

The company sells on a B2B wholesale basis via a request-for-quotation model, with worldwide shipping from ready stock and direct field/enterprise sales rather than public e-commerce pricing. Its go-to-market targets food processing, food service, food manufacturing, and broader industrial-cleaning buyers, supported by organic social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X), a newsletter, and downloadable catalogues and tutorial videos. IGEAX is a privately held Italian S.r.l., family-owned in its third generation, rebranded in January 2022 from Ariston Cleaning Solutions, which traces roughly 100 years of operating history; it has no disclosed external funding, partnerships, acquisitions, or named enterprise customers.

Name

IGEAX

Legal name

IGEAX S.R.L.

Website

https://igeax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IGEAX is an Italian manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment, offering 1,200+ HACCP- and FDA-certified brooms, brushes, squeegees, scoops, and detectable-material variants for food processing, food service, and industrial buyers worldwide via B2B quotation-based direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Cleaning Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing (339994)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Brooms, Brushes & Dustpans (CRAJAIAA)

Keywords

• Professional cleaning equipment
• Food sector hygiene
• HACCP-compliant brushes
• Detectable cleaning tools
• Industrial cleaning supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Viadana

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Cleaning Equipment Sales: B2B wholesale distribution of professional hygiene and industrial cleaning products. Products include brooms, brushes, handles, squeegees, dustpans, scoops, buckets, scrapers, and wall-mounted storage systems. Request quotation model for enterprise orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IGEAX manufactures and sells professional cleaning equipment for the food industry and industrial sectors, organized into three product lines: Hygiene (food-contact certified cleaning tools), Detectable (metal-detectable versions for food safety traceability), and Industrial (heavy-duty cleaning). The catalog of more than 1,200 products includes brooms, push brooms, washing brushes, handles, squeegees, dustpans, scoops, scrapers, shovels/forks/paddles, buckets, hand brushes, tube brushes, and accessories such as shadow boards and wall bars, sold B2B via quotation and shipped worldwide from ready stock.

Product overview

IGEAX is a professional cleaning equipment manufacturer offering three core product lines: the Hygiene Line (food sector certified cleaning tools), the Detectable Line (metal-detectable versions for food safety), and the Industrial Line (heavy-duty cleaning products). The product portfolio centers on brooms, push brooms, washing brushes, squeegees, dustpans, handles, scoops, scrapers, shovels/forks/paddles, buckets, and accessories like shadow boards and wall bars. Key differentiators include the proprietary Universal Thread System compatible with all international thread types (Italian, French, German, American), HACCP-compliant color coding across 5 color lines, and products made in Italy. The company offers over 1200 products with high customization options and fast global shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hygiene Line Professional, food-contact certified cleaning items (brooms, brushes, handles, dustpans, squeegees, scoops, buckets, scrapers) designed for floor and surface cleaning in food sector environments, with HACCP-compliant color coding.
• Detectable Line Metal-detectable versions of IGEAX cleaning tools (brooms, handles, dustpans, brushes) manufactured with detectable plastics (DPP/DPBT) so fragments can be identified by metal/X-ray detection systems if they contaminate food products.
• Industrial Line Industrial cleaning products for heavy-duty applications in manufacturing and processing facilities outside the food sector.
• Brooms Standard brooms including tall brooms (inclined bristles for corners), short brooms, and tiny brooms for lobby dust-pans; available in multiple colors and bristle hardness levels for HACCP-coded use.
• Push Brooms and Washing Brushes Large-surface cleaning tools available in 30 cm, 45 cm, and 60 cm widths with various bristle options for industrial applications.
• One Piece Handles One-piece and aluminium handles in lengths from 15 cm to 150 cm with Italian thread or Universal Thread compatibility, including detectable versions; 130 cm and 150 cm one-piece variants deliver -60% distortion under pressure and 5% lighter weight.
• One Piece Squeegees Food-sector certified squeegees (single and double blade versions, 30–75 cm) for collecting liquids and drying surfaces, including the one-piece design launched in October 2022.
• Lobby Dust-Pan and Set Food-sector certified dustpans including the 2023 lobby dust-pan with lid, wheels, and bristle-cleaning comb for high hygiene standards; 100% Made in Italy.
• Food Contact Certified Scoops Food-contact certified scoops in 0.5 L, 1 L, and 2 L capacities (plus jug versions) for handling granular, floury, and liquid foods.
• Shovels, Forks and Paddles Food-contact certified material-handling tools for dairy and agricultural applications, including monobloc shovels (280 mm, 350 mm), sieve shovels, and perforated paddles.
• Scrapers Food-contact certified scrapers with steel or plastic blades, including hand scrapers (50 mm, 75 mm, 110 mm), rectangular scrapers, and flexible scrapers.
• Mobile Shadow Board Customizable aluminium shadow boards for food-sector companies enabling correct tool management and drying; the 2024 mobile variant is supplied with hooks for hanging products.
• Tools Wall Bar Wall bars, hooks, and holders for the food sector that enable correct drying and management of work tools; supplied with a mounting kit for cabinets and walls.
• Buckets 12 L capacity buckets with lids, available in multiple colors for HACCP color-coded cleaning systems.
• Hand Brushes Manual cleaning brushes for food-sector use.
• Tube Brushes Specialized brushes for cleaning tubes and pipes in food processing equipment.
• Display Units Product display units for orderly retail or back-of-house display ensuring maximum product visibility with minimum investment.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Remco Products: Remco Products (a Vikan company) manufactures color-coded food-grade shovels, scoops, and cleaning tools with detectable material options. Highly comparable product portfolio, particularly to IGEAX's scoop and food-handling range.
• Vileda Professional: Vileda Professional (Freudenberg) manufactures professional cleaning tools including microfiber, mops, and color-coded hygiene systems for institutional and food sector use. Comparable product portfolio and B2B distribution model.
• Vikan: Vikan is the most directly comparable peer - a Danish manufacturer of color-coded, food-safe hygiene tools (brooms, brushes, squeegees, handles) with HACCP focus. It competes head-to-head with IGEAX's Hygiene and Detectable lines in food processing customers globally.
• Hillbrush: Hillbrush is a UK-based family-owned manufacturer of professional cleaning brushes, color-coded HACCP hygiene tools, and detectable products for the food industry. Closely comparable in scale, ownership structure, and product focus to IGEAX.
• Spontex: Spontex is a European household and professional cleaning tool brand (brooms, brushes, gloves, mops). Comparable as a cleaning tool manufacturer though more weighted toward consumer than food-industry specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab: Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, including sanitation programs for the food processing industry. Comparable as a broader food-sector hygiene and sanitation player, though primarily chemical/detergent rather than tools.
• Rubbermaid Commercial Products: Rubbermaid Commercial Products (a Newell Brands division) is a major broad-line commercial cleaning equipment manufacturer offering color-coded mops, buckets, and hygiene tools. Competes with IGEAX in institutional and food-adjacent segments but with much wider product scope.
• Carlisle FoodService Products: Carlisle is a large US-based broadline foodservice supplies manufacturer with an extensive cleaning tools and storage portfolio. Comparable as a broader cleaning-equipment incumbent serving similar B2B food customers, though much larger and more diversified.
• Diversey (Solenis): Diversey (now part of Solenis) provides hygiene, cleaning, and sanitization solutions including tools and chemical systems to the food and beverage industry. Comparable as a broader food-sector hygiene incumbent; owner of Vikan, IGEAX's closest direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Dr. Weigert: Dr. Weigert is a German-based specialist in cleaning and disinfection chemistry and hygiene processes for the food industry. Comparable as a niche food-industry hygiene specialist, though focused on chemicals rather than physical tools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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