What SpaceVac International does

SpaceVac International is a UK-based manufacturer of high-reach REACH cleaning systems used to remove dust, debris, and combustible waste from elevated or hard-to-reach areas without ladders, scaffolding, or mobile elevating platforms. The product architecture centres on modular carbon fibre, aluminium, and stainless steel pole systems with a proprietary click-lock connector and a 'clock lock' safety mechanism, paired with industrial vacuum units (Endeavour, Mercury, Neptune, Titan lines) and a range of specialised cleaning heads. Three system families address Internal, External (gutter), and ATEX/IECEx-certified explosive-environment applications, and the company has expanded into adjacent product lines including wireless inspection cameras (Explorer, Pathfinder, ATEX Explorer) and the T.E.S.S high-reach steam cleaning system co-developed with Tecnovap.

The business sells primarily via direct enterprise field sales with on-site demonstrations, complemented by a distributor network spanning 50+ countries, equipment hire options, and a finance partnership with PMD Business Finance. Manufacturing is conducted in the UK through a dedicated composites engineering partner (Advanced Composites Engineering in Cramlington) and a new US headquarters in Indianapolis supports North American distribution. Customers are predominantly enterprise and span logistics (Amazon, TNT, Kuehne+Nagel, Wincanton), retail (Tesco, Asda, Harrods, IKEA), food and beverage (Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Warburtons, Red Bull, Grupo Bimbo), paper and packaging (DS Smith, Smurfit Kappa, SAICA, Glatfelter), airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Arlanda), education (Harvard, Cambridge, Harrow), and culture (Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna), with documented outcomes including up to 8x productivity gains versus traditional access equipment and around 60% cleaning cost reduction at Nestlé. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, a Managing Director (Bill Prince) leading international growth, and a recent track record of product launches and geographic expansion into North America.

Name

SpaceVac International

Legal name

Space Vac Technologies Group LTD

Website

https://spacevacinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SpaceVac International is a UK-based manufacturer of high-reach carbon fibre REACH cleaning systems, industrial vacuums, and inspection cameras, serving enterprise customers across logistics, food and beverage, paper, retail, airports, and regulated ATEX explosive environments in 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Deep Cleaning (Duct/Kitchen Exhaust/Pressure Washing) (IMAIADAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Floor Cleaning Equipment (Scrubbers, Sweepers, Burnishers) (IMAHALAA), HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA), Cleanroom & Controlled Environment Cleaning (BPABABAH)

Keywords

• High-level cleaning systems
• Carbon fibre vacuum poles
• ATEX certified cleaning equipment
• Industrial reach vacuum systems
• High reach gutter cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Northampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and System Sales: Primary revenue from sale of complete REACH cleaning systems including poles, vacuum units, hoses, and accessories. Systems sold across three main categories: Internal, External, and ATEX certified equipment. Product range spans entry-level Lite systems to heavy-duty Ultra systems.
2. Accessories and Spare Parts: Ongoing revenue from replacement poles, brushes, cleaning heads, hoses, adaptors and other accessories. Wide range of specialised tools including cameras, ATEX equipment, and colour-coded identification bands.
3. Equipment Hire/Rental: SpaceVac offers equipment hire option for customers who prefer not to purchase systems outright, providing flexible access to cleaning technology.
4. Finance/Financing Options: Partnership with PMD Business Finance to provide flexible finance options, helping customers spread the cost of purchases over time. Revenue generated through financing arrangements.
5. Servicing and Support: Dedicated servicing programme for existing customers, providing maintenance and support for SpaceVac equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SpaceVac International manufactures and sells high-level REACH cleaning systems based on carbon fibre pole technology, enabling safe ground-based cleaning at heights exceeding 20 metres. The product portfolio covers Internal cleaning systems, External gutter cleaning systems, and ATEX/IECEx-certified systems for explosive environments, complemented by wireless inspection cameras (Explorer, Pathfinder) and the T.E.S.S high-reach steam cleaning system developed with Tecnovap.

Product overview

SpaceVac International is a UK-based manufacturer of high-level REACH cleaning solutions, offering a modular system architecture comprising pole-based cleaning tools, industrial vacuum units, and specialized accessories. The product portfolio is organized into three main system types (Internal, External, ATEX) with five pole performance tiers (LITE, Pioneer, Classic, Pro, Ultra), paired with compatible vacuum units. The company also offers camera inspection systems (Explorer, Pathfinder, ATEX Explorer), steam cleaning solutions (T.E.S.S), and a comprehensive range of accessories including brushes, tools, adapters, and storage solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• T.E.S.S: High reach steam cleaning system developed in partnership with Tecnovap, combining steam cleaning precision with SpaceVac's high-reach technology for hygiene-critical environments.
• Explorer Camera
• SpaceVac Lite
• SpaceVac Pioneer
• SpaceVac Classic
• SpaceVac Pro
• SpaceVac Ultra

Products and services

• SpaceVac Internal Cleaning System Flexible internal cleaning system using carbon fibre poles with the safety locking mechanism and click-lock connectors to remove inaccessible dust and waste from internal high-level areas such as ceiling voids, lighting, ducting, vents, and racking. Designed for facilities management teams and in-house cleaners in warehouses, manufacturing plants, airports, and commercial buildings.
• SpaceVac External Gutter Cleaning System Durable external gutter and high-level cleaning solution using wide-diameter carbon fibre poles for greater airflow and reduced blockage risk when removing heavy debris from external guttering, downpipes, and elevated external building features. Targeted at facilities management, building maintenance contractors, and commercial property operators.
• SpaceVac ATEX Cleaning System Patented ATEX and IECEx certified cleaning equipment for safe removal of combustible dust and waste in Zone 21/22 explosive atmospheres. Designed for paper, tissue, card, food, and chemical manufacturing environments where combustible dust fire/explosion risk is a regulatory concern.
• SpaceVac T.E.S.S (Thermal Extended Steam System) High reach steam cleaning system developed in partnership with Tecnovap, combining steam cleaning technology with SpaceVac's carbon fibre pole system for chemical-free sanitisation, degreasing, and cleaning in hygiene-critical environments including food production, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and hospitality facilities. Achieves over 10m reach from ground level.
• SpaceVac Explorer Camera System Wireless inspection camera system with 9-hour battery life, full 360° rotation, 1080p HD video recording, 12mp still photographs, and waterproof design. Used for real-time visual inspection and evidencing of cleaning operations in high or hard-to-reach areas. Includes camera, phone monitor, tube clamps, screen mount, and camera bag.
• SpaceVac Pathfinder Camera Compact wireless inspection camera with 120° wide-angle lens, IP66 waterproof rating, and 1600 mAh removable battery. Connects to an Android 12-equipped monitor for real-time footage of inaccessible spaces. Used for inspecting high, hard-to-reach areas indoors and outdoors without leaving the ground.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 8x more productive than traditional cleaning using access equipment
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, supporting and minor.

• TecnovapcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Strategic partnership for T.E.S.S (Tecnovap Enabled Steam System) high-reach steam cleaning solution. Combines Tecnovap's steam cleaning technology with SpaceVac's carbon fibre pole systems for chemical-free sanitisation in hygiene-critical environments including food production, healthcare, and pharmaceutical facilities.
• Advanced Composites Engineering (ACE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based manufacturing partner producing all SpaceVac carbon fibre reach cleaning poles. Uses roll-wrapping technique to manufacture poles to exacting standards. Partnership enables operational benefits of UK manufacture and access to ACE's carbon engineering expertise. ACE recognised in Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 (3rd in Smaller Business category, 7th overall).
• NestléflagshipOthersMajor food production customer piloting combined SpaceVac and Tecnovap steam cleaning solution. Demonstrated approximately 60% reduction in cleaning costs and ability to clean during production without full shutdowns.
• BRCGSsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand reputation partnership. BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards) is a leading food safety and quality certification scheme.
• BSC (British Safety Council)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with British Safety Council for industry certification and safety standards recognition.
• BSI GroupsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with BSI Group for standards and certification services.
• SafecontractorsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafecontractor approval for contractor safety certification.
• InsightexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner organisation on website.
• Retail Bakers of AmericaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner organisation on website, serving retail baking industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kärcher: German global leader in cleaning technology, with industrial vacuums and commercial cleaning equipment reaching many of the same end markets as SpaceVac (logistics, manufacturing, retail, hospitality). Provides a comparable reference point for distribution scale and breadth, though without the high-reach carbon-fibre specialization.
• Numatic International: UK-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial vacuum cleaners (Henry, CVC, and industrial ranges). Comparable on geography and commercial/industrial cleaning equipment focus, with overlapping FM/BSC and contract cleaner customers.
• i-team Global: Dutch manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment and chemicals, focused on FM/BSC and commercial cleaning. Comparable customer profile (contract cleaners, facility teams) and adjacent product portfolio to SpaceVac's cleaning equipment.
• Tornado Industries: US-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial cleaning equipment, including vacuums used in facilities maintenance and warehousing. Comparable on product category (industrial vacuums) and overlap with US logistics and facilities customer base.
• Nilfisk: Global Danish manufacturer of industrial vacuums, floor cleaning equipment, and high-pressure cleaners. Competes broadly with SpaceVac in industrial cleaning equipment while operating a much larger direct-sales and service footprint across commercial and industrial segments.
• Hako: German manufacturer of municipal, industrial, and commercial cleaning machines. Competes with SpaceVac in facility cleaning equipment across logistics, manufacturing, and public-sector segments, with established global distribution.

Direct peers

• SkyVac: UK-based manufacturer of gutter and high-reach vacuum cleaning systems. Direct competitor to SpaceVac in the same high-level reach-cleaning product category, with overlapping distribution and customer use cases (e.g., gutter clearing, internal high-level dusting).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SpaceVacUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spacevac-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/spacevac_uk
• TikToktiktok.com/@spacevac.int
• Xx.com/SpaceVac_UK

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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