AquaTeq Sweden

What AquaTeq Sweden does

AquaTeq Sweden AB is a privately held Swedish cleantech manufacturer, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Kalmar, that designs and sells specialized high-pressure water-jetting equipment for sewer and pipe cleaning. The company's core technology centers on scientifically engineered nozzle internal flow channels that minimize pressure loss and maximize jet thrust, organized into a proprietary Class 1–4 nozzle classification system. Its product portfolio spans jetting nozzles (GOBLIN®, C-RAY®, JAWS®, MANTA®, BL SWIPER®, MULTI-GLOBAL®, FIR®, GLOBAL™, BL SPINNER™, Bulldog®, SWEAGLE®), turbine cutters (LUMBERJACK® series LJ050–LJ700, with sealed water-cooled bearings rated for 7–15 year service life), industrial ultra-high-pressure nozzles and surface cleaners, a modular hose/accessory system (FLEX-SYSTEM™), and personal protective equipment under the NozzTeq® sub-brand. Patents are held on the SWEAGLE® ejector design and the SWEEPING JET NOZZLE (eBomb) camera nozzle with integrated data management.

AquaTeq sells B2B through a quote-based direct website channel and an exclusive North American distribution partnership with NozzTeq Inc. (nozztequsa.com). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers request quotes via the website. The primary customer segments are municipal water utilities and professional drain cleaning contractors operating jetting trucks and combination vehicles, with industrial facility maintenance as a secondary vertical. The company also invests in technical content marketing across its website, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and email newsletter to support product selection and demand generation.

The business model is industrial hardware sales — nozzles, cutters, hoses, accessories, and replacement parts — with an embedded recurring-revenue layer from consumables (ceramic, sapphire, and steel nozzle inserts, cutter chains, sleds, and wear bodies). AquaTeq operates globally with stated presence in EMEA (Sweden) and North America (United States), and is privately held with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, or institutional investment structure.

Name

AquaTeq Sweden

Legal name

AquaTeq Sweden AB

Website

https://aquateq.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AquaTeq Sweden AB designs and manufactures patented high-pressure water-jetting nozzles, turbine cutters, and accessories for sewer and pipe cleaning, serving municipal water utilities, professional drain cleaning contractors, and industrial facilities across EMEA and North America via direct B2B sales and distributor NozzTeq Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pipe Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• Sewer cleaning nozzles
• Pipe cleaning equipment
• High-pressure water jetting
• Drain cleaning tools
• Industrial pipe maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalmar

HQ country

Sweden

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. Industrial Equipment Sales: B2B sales of specialized sewer and pipe cleaning equipment including nozzles, cutters, hoses, and accessories. Products are sold directly through website with quote-based pricing for industrial buyers.
2. Spare Parts & Accessories: Ongoing sales of replacement parts, accessories, and consumables for main product lines including nozzle inserts, chains, sleds, and wear bodies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AquaTeq Sweden AB designs, manufactures, and sells specialized high-pressure water jetting equipment for sewer and pipe cleaning applications. The product range includes scientifically engineered nozzles, turbine cutters, hoses, couplings, nozzle inserts, and safety/protective equipment, sold primarily to municipal water utilities, professional drain cleaning contractors, and industrial cleaning operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LUMBERJACK®: High-speed turbine cutter series for removing roots, light concrete, fat, mineral deposits, and other obstructions in pipes ranging from 75mm to 1200mm.
• GOBLIN®
• C-RAY®
• JAWS®
• MANTA®
• BL SWIPER®
• SWEAGLE®
• FLEX-SYSTEM™
• NozzTeq®
• GLOBAL™
• FIR®
• MULTI-GLOBAL®
• BL SPINNER™
• Bulldog®

Products and services

• Sewer Cleaning Nozzles High-pressure water jetting nozzles designed for different pipe cleaning applications including blockage removal, ice clearing, root cutting, and bottom cleaning in water-filled and dry pipes. Targeted at municipal sewer departments, professional drain cleaning contractors, and industrial pipe cleaning operators using jetting trucks.
• LUMBERJACK® Turbine Cutters High-speed turbine-driven cutters for removing roots, light concrete, fat, mineral deposits, and other obstructions in pipes from 75mm to 1200mm diameter. Powered by water pressure from jetting trucks with minimal maintenance requirements. Used by professional jetting operators.
• SWEAGLE® Ejector Nozzle Patented ejector nozzle that works effectively in both water-filled and dry pipes with scientifically designed internal ejector channels that dramatically increase water velocity and volume for superior cleaning performance. Targeted at sewer cleaning professionals.
• eBomb Camera Nozzle Camera nozzle with integrated data management capability combining jetting and sewer inspection in a single tool. Used by professional sewer cleaning operators for combined cleaning and inspection operations.
• Industrial Ultra-High Pressure Nozzles Ultra-high pressure nozzles for cleaning small industrial pipes, surface preparation, and removal of mineral deposits, concrete residue, and industrial buildup. Targeted at industrial facilities requiring heavy-duty cleaning solutions.
• Industrial Surface Cleaners Industrial surface cleaning equipment for cleaning flat surfaces in industrial facilities and construction environments. Targeted at industrial cleaning operators.
• Nozzle Inserts (Ceramic, Sapphire, Steel) Replaceable nozzle inserts manufactured from ceramic, sapphire, and steel materials for different wear and pressure requirements. Used as spare parts and consumables for AquaTeq nozzle products.
• FLEX-SYSTEM™ Modular Hose Extension Tools Modular hose extension system with various tools including hose protectors, guides, buckets, and hooks to assist in sewer cleaning operations. Targeted at professional drain cleaning contractors.
• Sewer Cleaning Hoses and Couplings High-pressure sewer cleaning hoses, suction hoses, couplings, and clamps used with jetting trucks and combination cleaning vehicles. Targeted at drain cleaning contractors and municipal operators.
• NozzTeq® Safety Equipment and TST Protective Clothing Operator safety equipment and protective clothing for high-pressure jetting operations, including TST-branded protective garments and cooling vests. Used by professional jetting operators for personal protection during sewer cleaning work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class 4 nozzles clean approximately twice as fast as Class 3 and four times faster than Class 2
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NozzTeq Inc.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNozzTeq Inc. serves as the North American distributor for AquaTeq products, operating the website nozztequsa.com. The partnership enables AquaTeq products to reach customers in the United States and Spanish-speaking markets, with NozzTeq handling regional sales and distribution.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sewer Equipment Co. US manufacturer of sewer cleaning nozzles, chain flails and pipeline maintenance equipment. Closely comparable as a specialist in jetting nozzles and accessories sold to municipalities and contractors, with overlapping use cases (roots, grease, mineral deposits).
• Rioned: Dutch manufacturer of professional sewer and drain cleaning equipment, including high-pressure jetting units and specialized nozzles. Comparable to AquaTeq as a European-based specialist serving municipal and contractor customers with a similar mix of jetting hardware and accessories.
• ENZ Technik AG: Swiss manufacturer of sewer cleaning nozzles and chain flails (e.g., Bulldog® series). Directly comparable to AquaTeq: same customer base (jetting truck operators and municipalities), overlapping nozzle classifications, and competing head-to-head on ejector and rotating nozzle designs.
• Hurco Technologies: US-based manufacturer and supplier of sewer and drain cleaning nozzles and equipment. Direct competitor to AquaTeq in the North American municipal and contractor market, with overlapping product categories (penetrating, rotating and bottom-cleaning nozzles).
• KEG GmbH: German manufacturer of specialty sewer and drain cleaning nozzles. Closely comparable product set to AquaTeq's GOBLIN®, C-RAY® and BL SWIPER® lines, competing in the same German-speaking and European municipal/contractor channels.

Broad incumbents

• Hammelmann GmbH: German manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and complete water jet systems for industrial cleaning, surface preparation and process applications. Broader incumbent: overlaps with AquaTeq in high-pressure water jetting, but Hammelmann is a pump/system OEM serving much larger industrial verticals.
• Vactor (Sewer Equipment): US manufacturer of sewer and industrial cleaning trucks, including high-pressure jetting and vacuum systems. Compares to AquaTeq as the dominant North American supplier of sewer cleaning equipment, though at truck-system level rather than the nozzle/accessory niche AquaTeq serves.
• NLB Corporation: US manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment (pumps, guns, hoses, automated systems). Comparable as a high-pressure water jetting specialist serving industrial and infrastructure cleaning customers, but at significantly larger scale and with a broader product portfolio than AquaTeq.

Regional players

• Aquajet Systems AB: Swedish manufacturer of hydrodemolition robots and high-pressure water jetting equipment. Comparable in high-pressure water jetting technology and Nordic market overlap, though Aquajet focuses on concrete removal rather than sewer cleaning — a partial rather than direct product overlap.
• USB S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of sewer cleaning equipment, including high-pressure jetting nozzles and machines. Regional peer with comparable specialty equipment portfolio to AquaTeq, primarily serving Italian and broader Mediterranean municipal customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aquateqofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/aquateq
• LinkedInse.linkedin.com/company/aquateq-sweden-ab
• Instagraminstagram.com/aquateqsweden

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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