Solidsvac

What Solidsvac does

Solidsvac, founded in 1990, manufactures 100% air-operated (pneumatic) vacuum loading solids pumps and related solids handling equipment from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Caboolture, Queensland, Australia. The firm is a private proprietary limited company (Solidsvac Pty Ltd), operating with 1-10 employees and led by General Manager Jack Krohn. Its product range spans over a dozen pump models from compact portable units (SV10, SV40 at approximately 120 kg) through heavy-duty systems such as the SV150-CVCD and SV440-CVCD "Great White," the latter capable of moving 70,000+ liters per hour, plus specialized variants including the SV-MMM Mobile Mud Mover, SV-DVU Dry Vacuum Unit, and SV10-BHP Bore Hole Pump. All equipment uses 316 stainless steel vessels and valves with no internal moving parts, enabling zero wear, dry-running tolerance, and 24/7 unmanned operation, and is IECEx Zone 0 & 1 certified for hazardous area use.

The underlying technology relies on compressed air to generate vacuum with high airflows, drawing material into a vessel via 50, 75, or 100 mm hoses up to 50+ meters in length before discharging material through convey hose or piping over distances exceeding 1,000 meters. The patented CVCD (Constant Vacuum, Continuous Discharge) architecture delivers continuous duty with up to 50% savings on compressed air versus conventional batch designs. Materials up to 70% of hose diameter in size can be handled, supporting applications in mining, oil & gas (including refinery tank cleaning and FPSO operations), water and wastewater treatment, civil tunneling, and industrial services.

Solidsvac operates a channel-led go-to-market via more than 20 authorized distributors and agents spanning 30+ countries across North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia/New Zealand, supplemented by wholly-owned regional entities Solidsvac Chile and Solidsvac Europe (Romania) and direct sales from the Australian HQ. Revenue streams include hardware sales, short- and long-term equipment rentals (positioned as a cost-effective alternative to $6,000/day vac-truck operations), training services (online 24/7 modules plus onsite globally, free with equipment purchase), and accessories/spare parts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Named enterprise customers include South32, BHP Kwinana Nickel Refinery, Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery, Shell Bonga FPSO (via The Initiates Group), Clean Harbors, GFL Environmental, Nilam Group, and Hydrotec Industrial Services.

Name

Solidsvac

Legal name

Solidsvac Pty Ltd

Website

https://solidsvac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Solidsvac manufactures 100% air-operated pneumatic vacuum loading solids pumps for mining, oil and gas, water treatment, and industrial services. The Australian firm distributes globally through 20+ authorized partners across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumping Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction) (IMAHALAC), Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Equipment (Conveying, Silo, Feeders) (IMAHAEAG)

Keywords

• Vacuum loading pumps
• Pneumatic solids pumps
• Industrial sludge pumps
• Mining pumping equipment
• Hazardous area pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Kawau Island

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 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. Equipment Sales: Solidsvac manufactures and sells a range of vacuum loading solids pumps including SV10, SV40, SV50, SV60, SV70, SV100, SV150, SV200, and SV440 models. Equipment is available for purchase as fixed or mobile units.
2. Equipment Rentals: All Solidsvac models are available for short-term and long-term rental. Rental provides an economical alternative to vac-truck operations at a fraction of daily costs.
3. Training Services: Onsite training provided globally, generally free with equipment purchase. Online training modules and quote-based paid training services available. QR codes on equipment connect operators to online support.
4. Accessories and Spare Parts: Full range of accessories including suction wands, strainers, dewatering boxes, hoses, couplings, and specialized tools to enhance pump performance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solidsvac manufactures a range of 100% air-operated (pneumatic) vacuum loading solids pumps and solids handling equipment, including SV40, SV50, SV60, SV70-SPDK, SV100-SPDK, SV150-CVCD, SV200-SPDK, SV440-CVCD, SV-MMM Mobile Mud Mover, and SV6000 Max Vac vacuum tanker models, along with accessories and spare parts. Equipment is sold or rented globally for industries including mining, oil and gas (onshore, offshore, FPSO), petrochemical, wastewater treatment, tunneling, and industrial tank cleaning, supported by an extensive network of authorized distributors and onsite/online training. The proprietary technology uses compressed air to generate powerful vacuum with high airflows, drawing high-solids sludges and slurries into 316 SS vessels with no internal moving parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SV40 Air-Fox Vacuum Loading Solids Pump 100% air-operated vacuum loading solids pump in 316 SS construction, available in 50/63mm suction and 50/75mm discharge with 80/100/130/180 CFM configurations; designed for industrial users needing intrinsically safe, mobile, automatic solids and slurry transfer.
• SV50 Rig-Vac Vacuum Loading Solids Pump 100% air-operated vacuum loading solids pump in 50mm suction and 50/75mm discharge, designed for drilling rig and industrial solids/sludge handling applications.
• SV60-SP Vacuum Loading Solids Pump 100% air-operated heavy-duty vacuum loading solids pump with 75mm suction and discharge, delivering up to 15,000+ L/h in a 120 kg mobile IECEx Zone 0 & 1 rated package.
• SV70-SPDK Heavy-Duty Solids Pump Heavy-duty 100% air-operated solids and slurry pump with 75mm suction and discharge for mining, refinery, and tank cleaning applications; handles solids up to 70% of suction inlet and delivers up to 21,000+ L/h.
• SV100-SPDK Heavy-Duty Solids Pump Heavy-duty 100% air-operated solids pump with 100mm (4") suction and discharge, designed for high-solids mining, refinery, and tank cleaning operations requiring 100mm hose capability.
• SV150-CVCD Continuous Vacuum Loading Solids Pump Patented 100% air-operated continuous vacuum loading solids pump that delivers up to 50% compressed air savings while pumping 35-50 m3/h of high-solids sludges and slurries over significant distances and heads; IECEx Zone 0 & 1 certified with DNV 2.7.1 lifting.
• SV200-SPDK Heavy-Duty Solids Pump 100% pneumatically operated 100mm solids handling pump moving 25-35,000 L/h of flowable entrained solids; ideal for rapid recovery and transfer from tank farms, tailings dams, effluent ponds, STP digesters, and high-volume/lift applications.
• SV440-CVCD Continuous Vacuum Solids Pump Patented 100% air-operated heavy-duty continuous vacuum solids pump (CVCD) delivering up to 70,000+ L/h with up to 50% compressed air savings, for the largest-scale mining, refinery, and industrial solids/slurry transfer applications.
• SV-DVU Dry Vacuum Unit Proprietary dry vacuum recovery unit with a 180-litre conical hopper, 75/100mm vacuum inlet, and automatic variable reverse pulse anti-static filter system for recovering dry solids in industrial environments.
• SV10-BHP Bore Hole Pump Proprietary float-free pneumatic bore hole pump requiring only 10 CFM on discharge, designed to prevent air waste in scavenger and bore-hole applications.
• SV-MMM Mobile Mud Mover Mobile pneumatic mud moving unit for site-deployable solids and slurry transfer, supplementing the fixed SV-series pump range with a transportable platform.
• Solidsvac Equipment Rental Program Short- and long-term rental of the full Solidsvac pump range available via the global distributor network and direct from Australian headquarters; positioned as an economical alternative to vac-truck operations costing up to $6,000/day.
• Solidsvac Accessories and Spare Parts Aftermarket range of accessories and spare parts for Solidsvac pumps, including suction wands, strainers, dewatering boxes, hoses, couplings, and specialized tools that enhance pump performance across applications.
• Solidsvac Onsite and Online Training Services Global onsite training services (complimentary with equipment purchase or fee-based) and 24/7 online training modules accessible via QR codes on equipment, covering planning, equipment selection, risk assessments, and operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• SV150 CVCD pumps use 50% less compressed air while delivering 35-50 m3/h throughput
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VDW Solutions Inc (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment across Canada. VDW Solutions offers the complete range of Solidsvac vacuum loading solids pumps available for sale or rental. Operates from Canada with experience supporting clients in coal and mining industries.
• Clearwater Products (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in the USA. Provides sales and rental support for the Solidsvac range.
• NRG Technical Solutions Inc (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in the USA.
• Precision Pumps (South Africa)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in South Africa. Long-term distribution agreement signed. Precision Pumps distributes market leading brands including KSB and Grindex, now adding Solidsvac to provide pumping solutions from clean water to heavily solids laden sludges.
• The Initiates Group (Nigeria)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Nigeria. 20+ years providing Solidsvac equipment. Employs SV Vac-Pack, SV70 and other Solidsvac units for FPSO tank cleaning and hazardous waste operations.
• Hydrotec Industrial Services (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in the UK. Hydrotec operates the full range of Solidsvac equipment for tank desludging and industrial cleaning operations. Blog contains relevant information for hazardous waste applications.
• Nilam Group (Malaysia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Malaysia. Operating multiple SV70, SV150 and SV440-CVCD pumps for 12+ years. Exceptionally reliable for heavy slurries and solids without clogging or breakdowns.
• Brucast (Singapore)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Singapore. Provides equipment for robotic tank cleaning operations with TuffChem.
• SASC (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Japan. Expanding cooperation with Solidsvac after training at Hokkaido plant. Operates SV50, SV70, SV100, SV150, SV440-CVCD units. SV440-CVCD installed on Chikyu Drill Ship for cuttings transfer.
• Fatze Srl (Brazil)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Brazil.
• Matra Srl (Argentina)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Argentina.
• Bordis (Colombia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Colombia. Uses SV150 for continuous drill cuttings transfer from shale shakers.
• Serimport (Peru)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Peru. Reports very reliable products from knowledgeable supplier.
• G-Mech Mining Services (Australia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Queensland, Australia. 12+ years as Solidsvac pump distributor. Operates rental fleet including SV10, SV40, SV70, SV150-CVCD. IECEx Zone 0 & 1 certification crucial for coal industry clients.
• Prime Fluid Management (New Zealand)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in New Zealand. Operates rental fleet including SV70 for civil projects. Contracted by Solidsvac for NZ operations.
• Marcem AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Australia.
• Scottech Oilfield Services (Western Australia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Western Australia.
• Hire-Corp (Victoria)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Victoria, Australia.
• Cofitech (Algeria)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Algeria.
• Intervention Rentals (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in the UK.
• Hydroprojet+ (France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in France.
• Onsite Treatment Services (Norway)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Norway.
• Greenflow SA (Spain/Portugal)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Spain and Portugal.
• SAS Oil Waste Services (Oman)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Oman.
• Asia Waterjet Equipment (KSA/UAE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Saudi Arabia and UAE.
• Oilfield Supply Alliance (UAE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in UAE.
• Intervention Oil Field Equipment (UAE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in UAE.
• Truong Phat Technology (Vietnam)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Vietnam.
• Valpro (Turkey)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Solidsvac equipment in Turkey.
• Solidsvac ChilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolidsvac's own operation in Chile for South American coverage.
• Solidsvac Europe (Romania)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolidsvac's own operation in Romania for European coverage.
• Atlas Industrial Vacuum (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional coordinator for US refinery operations. Coordinates Solidsvac equipment deployment for Clean Harbors at Sitco Petroleum Louisiana refinery operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EDDY Pump Corporation: EDDY Pump manufactures patented slurry and industrial pumps for mining, oil & gas, dredging, and industrial services — directly overlapping Solidsvac's core verticals and solids-handling use cases with a competing proprietary pump architecture.
• National Vacuum Equipment: NVE designs and manufactures vacuum pumping equipment for tank trucks, stationary industrial systems, and oil & gas applications, addressing overlapping customer needs in solids, sludge, and liquid transfer.
• Sykes Pumps (CVC Technologies / Leader Pumps): Sykes specialises in pump rental and dewatering solutions used in mining, construction, and wastewater — directly competing with Solidsvac's rental model for solids and sludge handling applications.
• BBA Pumps: Manufacturer of mobile and stationary pump solutions for dewatering, sewage, and industrial applications, with a strong rental-led model that parallels Solidsvac's rental approach in similar end markets.
• Selwood Ltd: UK-based pump manufacturer and rental provider serving water, construction, and industrial markets with submersible and solids-handling pumps — overlapping Solidsvac's pump-and-rental GTM in industrial and wastewater segments.

Emerging players

• Patterson & Cooke: Engineering specialist focused on slurry pipeline and tailings pumping solutions for mining — a niche engineering peer overlapping Solidsvac's tailings dam and mill sludge use cases with a more consulting-heavy model.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco: Global industrial equipment major offering compressors, vacuum pumps, and construction tools. Its compressor line supplies the same compressed-air systems that power Solidsvac pumps and overlaps in vacuum and industrial pump applications.
• Gardner Denver (now Ingersoll Rand): Industrial pumps, compressors, and vacuum equipment major. Competes broadly with Solidsvac in vacuum and compressor-driven pumping, especially where compressed-air infrastructure exists in mining and O&G.
• Tsurumi Pump: Global pump manufacturer with a broad dewatering, sludge, and wastewater portfolio; competes with Solidsvac in mining and wastewater applications but lacks a niche focus on air-operated vacuum solids pumping.
• Xylem Inc. Large water-technology company with pumps, dewatering, and treatment solutions used in mining, oil & gas, and wastewater — a broad incumbent whose Flygt and Godwin brands touch Solidsvac's verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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