Nordisk Clean Solutions

What Nordisk Clean Solutions does

Nordisk Clean Solutions (trading as Nor:disk, formerly Granuldisk) is a Swedish manufacturer of commercial ware washing equipment founded in 1987 and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. The company develops and sells industrial dishwashers, glasswashers, and pot/utensil washers built around three proprietary technology platforms: Granule Technology™ (high-pressure water combined with proprietary PowerGranules for mechanical scrubbing), Aqua Power Technology™ (optimized water flow dynamics), and Water-Smart Technology™ (Sequential Rinse Technology™). Granule series are assembled in southern Sweden while the Water-Smart series are manufactured in Milan, Italy through a strategic partnership with Silanos; the company also operates wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany and France.

The company monetizes through a mix of capital equipment sales (12+ machine models spanning 100–4,000 meals-per-day operations), proprietary consumables (PowerGranules® and PowerGranules BIO, designed for 2,500-cycle durability), Service Contracts delivered through the SIMpel™ online platform, and a Save Per Use subscription/financing model. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales, a global Premium Partner and Service Partner network across 40+ countries (230+ technicians trained annually), digital demos and ROI calculators, and event-driven showroom demonstrations. Customers span hospitality (Marriott, Four Seasons, Accor, Kempinski, Radisson Blu, Fairmont, Taj, Warner Hotels, Disney), healthcare (Ostrava City Hospital, Sanofi), aerospace (Airbus), technology (Google, Odoo), confectionery (Mars Wrigley), retail (ICA Kvantum), education and government segments (Le Crous, Ministère De L'éducation, Växjö and Falkenberg municipalities). Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, NSF/ANSI 3, DIN 10512, DIN 10534, and FDA approval for PowerGranules food contact. The company is wholly owned by the Swedish investment company Sandberg Development AB.

Name

Nordisk Clean Solutions

Legal name

Nor:disk Clean Solutions AB

Website

https://nordiskclean.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nordisk Clean Solutions (Nor:disk) is a Swedish manufacturer of commercial dishwashers, glasswashers and pot/utensil washers built on proprietary Granule, Aqua Power and Water-Smart technology platforms, serving hotels, restaurants, healthcare, education and government kitchens across 40+ countries via direct sales and a partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Ware Washing Equipment

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• Commercial dishwashers
• Ware washing equipment
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Pot washing machines
• Glasswashing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Malmö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

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. Commercial Dishwasher Sales: Sale of commercial ware washing equipment including dishwashers, glasswashers, and pot/utensil washers. Products sold directly and through Premium Partner network.
2. Service Contracts: Monthly Service Contracts providing tailor-made service solutions, preventive maintenance, and uptime guarantees. Includes dedicated SIMpel online platform and optional IoT remote monitoring.
3. Save Per Use: Subscription-based financing model for commercial dishwashers providing convenient, easy, and secure payment structure.
4. PowerGranules Consumables: Proprietary granule consumables (PowerGranules and PowerGranules BIO) developed for use in Granule Technology ware washers. PowerGranules lasts average 2,500 cycles. Available in 10L and 20L canisters.
5. Accessories and Parts: Wide range of accessories including baskets, trolleys, inserts, softeners, and replacement parts for Nor:disk machines.
6. PowerGranules BIO: Bio-based and biodegradable granule consumables made from rapeseed oil, calcium salt, and biodegradable esters. More sustainable alternative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nordisk Clean Solutions (Nor:disk) designs, manufactures, and sells commercial ware washing equipment — dishwashers, glasswashers, and pot/utensil washers — built around three proprietary technology platforms: Granule Technology, Aqua Power Technology, and Water-Smart Technology (Sequential Rinse Technology). The company sells its machines directly and through a global network of Premium Partners and Service Partners across more than 40 countries, complemented by recurring revenue from PowerGranules consumables, monthly Service Contracts, and Save Per Use subscription financing.

Product overview

Nordisk Clean Solutions (Nor:disk) offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial ware washing solutions built around three core technology platforms: Granule Technology (high-pressure water with PowerGranules for mechanical scrubbing), Aqua Power Technology (optimized water flow and pressure), and Water-Smart Technology (Sequential Rinse Technology for efficient dishwashing). The product lineup includes 12 distinct products spanning pot/utensil washers, dishwashers, and glasswashers in various configurations (hood-type, door-type, hatch-type, undercounter) to serve operations from 100 to 4,000 meals per day. The Granule Technology line (X5 Granule, Granule Maxi Pro, Granule Flexi, Granule Smart, Granule Smart+, Granule Gastro) combines with proprietary consumables (PowerGranules, PowerGranules BIO) for high-efficiency cleaning with up to 70% less water, energy, and chemicals. The Water-Smart line (X2 Master, D2 Master/Base/Core, D1 Master/Base/Core, G1 Master, G0 Core) focuses on efficient dishwashing with Sequential Rinse Technology. Aqua Power Technology (C6 Aqua Power) offers pot washing through optimized water dynamics. Supporting services include SIMpel remote monitoring platform, Service Contracts, Save Per Use subscription financing, and free ware washing inventory assessments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• X5 Granule Commercial pass-through pot washer and dishwasher using Granule Technology with auto clean, auto granule handling, and touchscreen HMI; designed for kitchens preparing 200-1,800 meals per day.
• C6 Aqua Power

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% less water consumption for pot washing compared to manual washing
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers30 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• SilanoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation with Silanos for ware washing solutions. Products co-developed and manufactured under this partnership. Silanos factory in Milan, Italy produces Water-Smart series.
• Gastroexin s.r.o.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium Partner in Czech Republic since 2011/2012. Has sold 300 machines in Czech Republic. Provides sales and service for commercial kitchens.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Winterhalter: German commercial dishwasher manufacturer focused on professional kitchens with strong water/energy efficiency positioning. Overlaps with Nor:disk's Water-Smart line in restaurants and hotels, and competes on similar sustainability messaging.
• Hobart: U.S.-based market leader in commercial ware washing equipment (flight, rack, and undercounter dishwashers). Direct competitor to Nor:disk across hotels, restaurants, and institutional kitchens, but lacks granule technology and relies on conventional spray systems.
• Jackson WWS: U.S. commercial ware washing equipment manufacturer (conveyor, door, and undercounter dishwashers). Direct competitor in North American foodservice and a channel partner alternative to Nor:disk's granule systems.
• CMA Dishmachines: U.S. manufacturer of commercial dishwashers and glasswashers for foodservice. Competes with Nor:disk's Water-Smart line in small and mid-sized commercial kitchens.
• Electrolux Professional: Swedish-headquartered commercial kitchen and laundry equipment manufacturer with a global commercial dishwasher range. Direct competitor across hospitality and institutional segments and a fellow Scandinavian industrial OEM.
• Meiko: German commercial ware washing specialist with a broad dishwasher and pot-washer portfolio. Most direct European competitor to Nor:disk, particularly in hospitality, healthcare, and foodservice. Competes on water/energy efficiency but does not offer granule technology.
• Miele Professional: German premium commercial dishwashing systems for hotels, restaurants, and institutions. Competes with Nor:disk's Water-Smart and Aqua Power lines in mid- to high-end hospitality accounts.

Emerging players

• Washtech: Australian commercial dishwasher manufacturer focused on energy- and water-efficient undercounter and passthrough units. Comparable mid-market niche play to Nor:disk in the Asia-Pacific region.

Others

• Silanos: Italian commercial dishwasher manufacturer and Nor:disk's strategic manufacturing partner for the Water-Smart line. Partly a peer (competing products) and partly a strategic supplier — relevant for understanding partner risk.

Broad incumbents

• Ali Group: Italian-headquartered global conglomerate owning dozens of commercial kitchen equipment brands (including dishwashing). Competes broadly with Nor:disk via portfolio brands and has substantially greater scale and distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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