Onyx Environmental Solutions

What Onyx Environmental Solutions does

Onyx Environmental Solutions is a privately held U.S. manufacturer that designs, assembles, and distributes battery- and propane-powered commercial floor cleaning equipment under the ONYX Technology brand. Its core product portfolio comprises walk-behind floor scrubbers (the DX20T and the higher-capacity RX32), the HERO R25 wet/dry vacuum, the T1 low-speed floor machine and burnisher, and the LX900 Clean Power propane engine and conversion kit. Underlying the lineup are patented propane fuel systems with precise air-fuel ratios, maintenance-free AGM batteries, and lithium-ion iSeries battery systems, with EPA-certified propane engines delivering over 90% carbon monoxide emission reduction versus gasoline. The supporting parts, consumables, and apparel catalog provides a recurring-revenue tail alongside the core hardware sales.

The company sells primarily through an authorized dealer and distributor network — with an active "Become a Distributor" recruitment program, a public dealer locator, and direct e-commerce via its website for parts and accessories. Primary end-verticals are K-12 school districts (addressing staffing shortages and budget constraints) and commercial/industrial facilities, with named distributor relationships including Southeastern Equipment & Supply Inc. and CleanPolish. Pricing is quote-based through distributors rather than publicly listed, and lead times are operationally tight at 24 hours for parts, 3 days for battery machines, 4 days for propane machines, and 10 days for engines.

Operationally, Onyx is headquartered at 12605 Commerce Station Drive, Suite 700, Huntersville, NC, with 101–250 employees, an operating geography concentrated in the Southeast United States, and a marketing footprint spanning Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, an ONYX blog, email newsletter, press releases, and industry events. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, ownership structure, or management team in the available source material.

Name

Onyx Environmental Solutions

Legal name

Onyx Environmental Solutions

Website

https://onyxsolutions.store

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Onyx Environmental Solutions manufactures battery and propane-powered commercial floor cleaning equipment — scrubbers, vacuums, and propane engines — sold through a dealer/distributor network and direct e-commerce primarily to K-12 schools and industrial facilities across the Southeast US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntersville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Equipment Sales: Sale of floor care equipment including floor scrubbers, wet dry vacuums, floor machines, burnishers, and propane engines/conversions. One-time hardware purchase model.
2. Parts & Accessories: Replacement parts, brushes, pad drivers, and accessories for all floor machines. Fast shipping on every order.
3. Consumables & Supplies: Consumables and supplies for floor care equipment maintenance.
4. Apparel & Marketing: Branded apparel and marketing materials.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Onyx Environmental Solutions manufactures and sells commercial and institutional floor care equipment, including battery-powered walk-behind floor scrubbers (DX20T, RX32), wet dry vacuums (HERO R25), floor machines and burnishers (T1), propane engines and conversions (LX900 and Clean Power line), and the cordless iSeries/SXi lithium-ion battery system. The company complements its equipment line with replacement parts, consumables, supplies, and branded apparel, distributing through an authorized dealer network and a direct online storefront with rapid lead times.

Product overview

Onyx Environmental Solutions offers a complete line of battery and propane-powered commercial floor cleaning equipment. The core product portfolio includes walk-behind battery floor scrubbers (DX20T, RX32), the HERO R25 wet dry vacuum with true 25-gallon recovery capacity, floor machines and burnishers (T1), and propane-powered engines and conversions (LX900) for indoor and outdoor applications. The i Series/SXi lithium power systems provide cordless, zero-emission battery floor machines. Supporting the equipment line are parts & accessories, consumables & supplies, and branded apparel. The company emphasizes fast, simple, reliable products with near-zero and zero emission technologies for commercial, institutional (K-12 schools), and industrial cleaning applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HERO: Product line including the HERO R25 wet dry vacuum with 25-gallon recovery capacity

Products and services

• DX20T Floor Scrubber Walk-behind battery floor scrubber with maintenance-free AGM batteries, standard shelf battery chargers, brushes, and pad drivers included; designed for simple, fast, reliable cleaning of commercial floors in a fraction of the time of traditional methods. Targeted at K-12 schools, commercial, and industrial facility operators.
• RX32 Floor Scrubber All-new, massive-capacity walk-behind floor scrubber designed to clean bigger commercial spaces faster, paired with the DX20T in Onyx's high-capacity scrubber lineup.
• HERO R25 Wet Dry Vacuum 25-gallon wet dry vacuum combining industry-leading power with true 25-gallon recovery capacity for maximum performance and productivity in commercial cleaning applications. Part of the HERO sub-brand.
• T1 Floor Machine & Burnisher Low-speed floor machine and burnisher designed to scrub, strip, buff, and polish floors with power, flexibility, and superior results across commercial and institutional facilities.
• LX900 Propane Engine & Conversion Clean Power Propane Engine delivering ultra-low emissions and unmatched reliability for construction and industrial applications such as floor grinders, vacuums, and power trowels. EPA certified with over 90% carbon monoxide emission reduction versus gasoline engines.
• Propane Engines & Conversions (full product line) Complete line of propane-powered Clean Power engines and conversion kits for indoor applications (floor grinders, industrial vacuums, power trowels) and outdoor power and construction applications (commercial lawn mowers, utility vehicles). Features patented fuel systems with precise air-fuel ratios.
• SXi Lithium Power System (i Series) High-power, low-noise, zero-emission cordless lithium-ion battery floor machines that produce high-gloss floors in record time. Part of the i Series battery-powered equipment line.
• Parts & Accessories Complete selection of replacement parts and accessories for Onyx floor machines, covering one-machine or fleet maintenance needs. Ships with free shipping on every order.
• Consumables & Supplies Consumable products and supplies for ongoing maintenance and operation of Onyx floor cleaning equipment.
• Apparel & Marketing Branded apparel and marketing materials sold through the Onyx online storefront for distributors and end-users of Onyx equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% carbon monoxide emission reduction compared to gasoline engines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Southeastern Equipment & Supply Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment distribution company that serves as a distributor of ONYX products. Testimonial indicates consistent quick order processing and same-day shipping capabilities.
• CleanPolishminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFloor care equipment company that relies exclusively on ONYX for floor equipment needs, citing consistent delivery of quality products, parts, and service.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tennant Company: Global manufacturer of commercial floor cleaning equipment (scrubbers, sweepers, burnishers, vacuums) with deep K-12 and industrial accounts. Direct overlap with Onyx's core scrubber, burnisher, and vacuum product lines, though Tennant is far larger and broader in geographic reach.
• Tornado Industries: US manufacturer of commercial vacuums, floor machines, scrubbers, and burnishers targeting the same K-12, hospitality, and industrial channels as Onyx. Comparable mid-size competitive positioning with similar product breadth in floor care equipment.
• Kärcher: German-based global leader in cleaning technology offering floor scrubbers, vacuums, and burnishers for commercial and institutional markets. Comparable product portfolio and target segments, with strong brand recognition and battery/propane/fleet telematics offerings.
• Pacific Floor Care: Mid-size US manufacturer of commercial floor scrubbers, sweepers, and burnishers. Closely comparable scale and product mix to Onyx with focus on K-12, healthcare, and industrial customers through a dealer network.
• Advance (Nilfisk-Advance): Brand within Nilfisk focused on commercial floor care equipment including scrubbers, sweepers, and burnishers. Highly comparable mid-tier commercial product positioning to Onyx with similar K-12 and industrial customer focus.
• Nilfisk: Global commercial cleaning equipment manufacturer with walk-behind and ride-on scrubbers, vacuums, and burnishers. Directly comparable product mix and customer base (K-12, industrial, commercial) to Onyx, with significantly larger scale and international footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Hillyard: Established US distributor and manufacturer of janitorial supplies, equipment, and floor care solutions serving K-12, healthcare, and commercial facilities. Overlaps with Onyx in equipment and supplies but operates more broadly across the full janitorial portfolio including chemicals.
• Briggs & Stratton: Major small-engine manufacturer whose engines historically powered gasoline floor equipment; now producing commercial lithium-ion battery systems. Adjacent technology supplier and potential competitor in the propulsion systems underlying floor care equipment.

Emerging players

• Factory Cat (Cat-Litter brand of industrial scrubbers): Manufacturer of commercial and industrial scrubbers and sweepers. Comparable mid-tier positioning with focus on industrial and commercial floor cleaning applications similar to Onyx's secondary segment.
• Powr-Flite: Commercial cleaning equipment manufacturer offering vacuums, floor machines, and burnishers. Comparable product line to Onyx but smaller scale; competes in the same SMB/contractor channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/onyxcleantechsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/onyx-environmental-solutions/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/onyxcleantechsolutions

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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