Hydro-Vacuum

What Hydro-Vacuum does

Hydro-Vacuum S.A. is a 150-year-old Polish pump manufacturer (founded 1875) headquartered in Grudziądz, Poland, that designs, manufactures, and services a comprehensive portfolio of centrifugal, deep-well, self-priming, sewage, and vacuum pumps, hydrophore sets, and complete pumping stations. The company's proprietary technology platform includes the patented TSC sewage pumping station with solids separation (Polish and European patents), CFD-optimized hydraulic systems across the FZ family (impeller variants FZA through FZV), IP68 motors with internal cooling for dry operation, and the PDP online pump selection software. Operations are vertically integrated: product design, R&D, an in-house foundry (Odlewnia), and a pump testing station (operating per PN-EN ISO 9906:2012) all reside at the Grudziądz plant, which is ISO 9001 certified. The company sells through three channels: a regional distributor network covering all 16 Polish voivodeships, an export department with a wholly-owned Ukrainian subsidiary (TOV Hydro-Vacuum Ukraina) and a six-language website, and a direct-to-customer e-commerce storefront (sklep.hv.pl). Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of complete pumps and stations (quote-based for projects, listed PLN pricing for components), with ancillary revenue from spare parts and a service/testing/foundry offering. Customers are diversified across municipal water utilities, wastewater operators, industrial enterprises (chemical, pharmaceutical, food, paper, textile), energy, and residential/agricultural buyers. The company is a private joint-stock company (KRS 0000026737), is undergoing a generational management transition effective June 12, 2026, and is one of the largest Polish pump manufacturers with 501-1000 employees.

Name

Hydro-Vacuum

Legal name

Hydro-Vacuum S.A.

Website

https://hv.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hydro-Vacuum S.A. is a 150-year-old Polish manufacturer of centrifugal, deep-well, self-priming, sewage, and vacuum pumps and complete pumping stations, serving municipal water utilities, wastewater operators, industrial enterprises, and residential buyers through domestic distributors, an e-commerce shop, and an export network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Pumping Systems

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN), Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF)

Keywords

• Centrifugal pumps
• Submersible pumps
• Sewage pumping stations
• Vacuum pumps
• Hydrophore systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Grudziadz

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pump and Pumping System Sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling centrifugal, deep-well, self-priming, sewage, vacuum pumps and complete pumping stations. Sales conducted through direct sales, distributor network, and e-commerce. Products range from individual components (impellers, couplings, bearings) to complete turnkey pumping stations.
2. Spare Parts and Components: Extensive range of spare parts including impellers, couplings, bearings, casings, flanges, guide vanes, gaskets, sleeves, and pump assembly kits sold through the online shop (sklep.hv.pl).
3. Service, Testing, and Foundry Services: Hydro-Vacuum operates a pump testing station and a foundry (Odlewnia), providing testing, maintenance, repair, and custom casting services to customers. These ancillary services support the core pump sales business.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hydro-Vacuum S.A. is a 150-year-old Polish manufacturer specializing in the design, production, and servicing of centrifugal, deep-well submersible, self-priming, sewage, and vacuum pumps, as well as complete pumping systems and stations. The company operates its own in-house foundry and pump testing station, producing components and complete pumping solutions for water supply, sewage management, and industrial fluid handling applications across municipal, residential, and industrial markets.

Product overview

Hydro-Vacuum S.A. is a 150-year-old Polish pump manufacturer producing a comprehensive portfolio of pumping solutions. The core product line includes deep-well submersible pumps (GTB/GTC 3-3.5", GAB 4", GCE new generation, GB/GCA/GD/GFB 6-12"), FZ single-stage centrifugal pumps with multiple impeller variants (FZA through FZV), PW/DW vacuum pumps and blowers, SKA/SKB/SM self-priming pump series, ZH hydrophore pressure-boosting sets, and TSC/PSE sewage pumping stations with patented solids separation technology. Supporting products include WZA submersible multi-stage pumps, FZR grinder pumps, ZSP coupling sets, LCA/LCS pressure switches, LPA float switches, UZS control devices, HVP/ZBOS/ZBOL hydrophore tanks, ODZ water deironizers, well heads, stainless steel hatches, chimney neutralizers, repair kits, and comprehensive spare parts. The company also provides complementary services including foundry, pump testing station, and service/repair operations. An online pump selection software (PDP) assists with product selection. The product portfolio serves water, wastewater, and industrial applications across municipal, residential, agricultural, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PDP: Pump Selection Program - online software tool for selecting pumps based on application criteria.
• TSC
• FZ
• GCE

Products and services

• Deep-well submersible pumps (G series)

Quantifiable outcome

• FZP impeller hydraulic efficiency up to 84%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered subsidiary.

• ZPU Hydro-Vacuum Sp. z o.o.subsidiaryOthersWholly-owned subsidiary company of Hydro-Vacuum S.A. Located in Poland. Serves as an affiliated production or service entity within the Hydro-Vacuum group. Referenced at http://www.zpuh-v.pl/pl/.
• TOV Hydro-Vacuum UkrainesubsidiaryOthersUkrainian subsidiary of Hydro-Vacuum S.A. Operating in the Ukrainian market. Enables local sales, service, and support for Ukrainian customers. Referenced at http://www.hydro-vacuum.com.ua/.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German global pump and valve manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning water, wastewater, energy, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Hydro-Vacuum across centrifugal, submersible, and sewage pumping stations.
• Sulzer: Swiss-based global pump manufacturer serving water, wastewater, energy, and process industries. Comparable to Hydro-Vacuum in centrifugal pumps, vacuum pumps/blowers, and engineered pumping stations for industrial customers.
• Wilo: German-headquartered pump manufacturer with strong European presence in building services, water management, and industrial pumps. Closely comparable to Hydro-Vacuum in centrifugal and submersible pump categories serving European utilities and industry.
• Grundfos: The world's largest pump manufacturer, headquartered in Denmark, with a directly overlapping product range in centrifugal, submersible, sewage, and dosing pumps. Comparable to Hydro-Vacuum across municipal water, wastewater, and industrial fluid handling applications.
• Ebara Corporation: Japanese global pump manufacturer with centrifugal, submersible, vacuum, and compressor products serving water, wastewater, and industrial markets. Comparable to Hydro-Vacuum's combined pump and vacuum/blower product offering.
• DAB Pumps: Italian pump manufacturer specializing in residential, commercial, and light-industrial water pumps (self-priming, submersible, centrifugal). Highly comparable to Hydro-Vacuum's S-series and G-series product families targeting European building services and small utility customers.
• Pedrollo: Italian manufacturer of centrifugal, submersible, and self-priming pumps with strong export distribution across Europe and emerging markets. Comparable to Hydro-Vacuum in product mix, customer segments, and multi-channel distribution model.
• Franklin Electric: US-based manufacturer of water systems, fueling, and grid solutions, with a deep-well submersible pump portfolio comparable to Hydro-Vacuum's G-series (GTB, GAB, GCE). Similar channel-partner distribution and aftermarket parts strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: US-listed global water technology company (includes Flygt, Bell & Gossett, Lowara) offering pumps, treatment, and metering solutions. Overlaps with Hydro-Vacuum across deep-well submersibles, sewage pumps, and municipal water infrastructure.
• Pentair: Global water solutions company with pumps, filtration, and treatment products serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Hydro-Vacuum in residential/agricultural pumps and pressure-boosting hydrophore systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/hydrovacuum
• Facebookfacebook.com/HydroVacuum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hydro-vacuum

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 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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