Disab UK

What Disab UK does

Disab UK Ltd, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Reigate, Surrey, manufactures, sells, and hires industrial vacuum systems and bespoke centralised vacuum pipework installations for UK heavy industry. The portfolio spans portable units (SkipVac at 12.5kW, BagVac, CompVac at 16.5kW) handling material from fine dust to 50mm debris, trailer-mounted heavy-duty systems (TrailerVac, 55–160kW), and engineered centralised pipework installations ranging from 10 metres to 3,000 metres across multi-storey facilities. Differentiated technical features include fully enclosed suction containment, HEPA and Absolut HEPA filtration (the latter reducing respirable crystalline silica below HSE detection thresholds), ATEX-certified models for explosive atmospheres, and the proprietary ATM valve self-cleaning filter system integrated into PacVac power units.

The company serves enterprise customers across ports, steelworks, foundries, power stations, quarries, cement, glass, grain milling, wood processing, paper, chemicals, and recycling — with a documented logo base including Tata Steel, Cemex, Hanson, Saint Gobain, DS Smith, Aggregate Industries, Bristol Port, Quinn Glass, and Ardagh Glass. Revenue is generated through four streams: equipment sales, short- and long-term hire, annual servicing and reactive maintenance (operated from a Service Centre in Heywood, Lancashire), and bespoke centralised system design and installation. Go-to-market is direct B2B field sales anchored by free site surveys and on-site demonstrations, supported by trade exhibition presence (Hillhead, Maintec), case-study content, and paid search. The company operates with approximately 7 UK employees, suggesting outsourced manufacturing and contracted installation engineering, and is part of a corporate group that includes Disab Vacuum Technology AB and Disab Tella AB.

Name

Disab UK

Legal name

Disab UK Ltd

Website

https://disab.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Disab UK, founded 1984 and based in Reigate, designs, manufactures, sells, and hires industrial vacuum systems and bespoke centralised pipework installations for UK enterprise customers in heavy industry, including ports, steelworks, quarries, cement, glass, grain milling, and recycling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vacuum Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction) (IMAHALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD), Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN), Industrial Vacuum & Tank Cleaning Services (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAL)

Keywords

• Industrial vacuum systems
• Centralised vacuum systems
• Portable vacuum units
• Industrial dust collection
• ATEX compliant vacuums

Headquarters

HQ city

Reigate

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Vacuum Equipment Sales: DISAB UK manufactures and sells a range of industrial vacuum units including SkipVac, BagVac, CompVac, TrailerVac, Vacloaders, and centralised vacuum systems. Equipment is available for purchase outright, with options for bespoke/centralised system installations performed by DISAB engineers.
2. Equipment Hire: DISAB UK offers short-term and long-term hire contracts for industrial vacuum units, providing flexibility for customers who need temporary cleaning solutions or want to trial equipment before purchasing.
3. Servicing and Aftersales: Annual on-site servicing, reactive maintenance calls, and aftersales support for purchased equipment. DISAB UK maintains a dedicated Service Centre in Heywood, Lancashire for maintenance operations.
4. Centralised System Installation: Design, supply, and installation of bespoke centralised vacuum pipework systems, ranging from small 10-metre installations to large multi-level systems exceeding 3000 metres of pipework, with hundreds of inlet valves across multiple storeys.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Disab UK designs, manufactures, sells, hires, and services high-powered industrial vacuum systems used across UK heavy industry. The product range spans portable units (SkipVac, BagVac, CompVac), heavy-duty trailer-mounted TrailerVac (55–160kW), and fixed Centralised Vacuum Systems with 10–3,000 metres of pipework. Offerings are sold outright, hired on short- or long-term contracts, and supported by a dedicated Service Centre in Heywood, Lancashire.

Product overview

DISAB UK is the UK's market leader in high powered industrial vacuum systems, offering a comprehensive portfolio of portable, trailer-mounted, and fixed centralised vacuum solutions. The product range includes SkipVac (12.5kW portable unit for fine dust up to 40mm), BagVac (portable with one-tonne collection capacity), CompVac (16.5kW high-capacity portable for debris up to 50mm), TrailerVac (heavy-duty trailer-mounted units from 55-160kW), Centralised Vacuum Systems (fixed installations from 10-3000m pipework), Vacloaders, Vacuum Sweepers, and ATEX-certified explosion-proof models. The portfolio is unified by DISAB's core technology platform: powerful suction combined with fully enclosed collection systems, advanced filtration (including HEPA options), and forklift mobility. Systems are available for purchase or hire and serve diverse industries including ports, foundries, power stations, quarries, mining, recycling, wood processing, concrete, cement, chemicals, glass, grain, paper, and construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkipVAC: Portable industrial vacuum system with 12.5kw vacuum power, capable of picking up fine dust and waste up to 40mm in size.
• BagVac
• CompVac
• TrailerVac
• Vacloaders
• PacVac
• Absolut HEPA Filter

Products and services

• SkipVac Portable self-contained industrial vacuum unit providing 12.5kW of suction power for fine dust and waste up to 40mm in size, with fully enclosed suction from nozzle to hopper and optional HEPA filtration. Used by industrial operators across steelworks, quarries, asphalt, chemicals, tiles, and building materials.
• BagVac Portable industrial vacuum unit with high suction capacity and a flexible discharge system, featuring a one-tonne collection bag underneath for regular emptying and material recovery. Used by glass, tile, chemical, power station, and surface preparation operators.
• CompVac Portable industrial vacuum with 16.5kW of suction power capable of picking up fine dusts to debris up to 50mm in diameter, with a fully enclosed suction system and ATEX-compliant models available for hazardous dust collection. Used across glass, mining, asphalt, building materials, and chemical sectors.
• TrailerVac Heavy-duty trailer-mounted industrial vacuum system providing 55kW to 160kW of suction power, capable of pulling dust and waste up to 25 metres vertically and over 100 metres horizontally. Designed for the most demanding industrial applications at ports, grain terminals, and large steelworks.
• Centralised Vacuum Systems Fixed centralised vacuum pipework systems designed and installed by DISAB engineers, spanning from 10 metres to 3,000 metres with multiple inlet valves across multi-storey industrial facilities. Available with ATEX-compliant and HEPA filtration options and a Smart control system for setting operational variables.
• PacVac Centralised vacuum power plant unit (e.g., PacVac 37kW model) that generates suction power for pipework systems, integrating the proprietary ATM valve self-cleaning filter system to maintain suction efficiency over extended use cycles.
• Vacloaders Mobile vacuum loaders designed for industrial material handling and transfer applications, managed through the global DISAB group's Disab.com website.
• Vacuum Sweepers Industrial vacuum sweeping equipment for large-area cleaning applications across industrial facilities.
• ATEX Vacuum Systems ATEX-certified vacuum systems designed for use in explosive dust environments, meeting stringent safety standards for hazardous area applications across heavy industry.
• Industrial Vacuum Equipment Hire Short-term and long-term hire of industrial vacuum units (SkipVac, BagVac, CompVac, TrailerVac) for industrial clients who need temporary cleaning solutions or wish to trial equipment before purchase, supported by the DISAB UK Service Centre in Heywood, Lancashire.
• Servicing and Aftersales Support Annual on-site servicing, reactive maintenance calls, and aftersales support for purchased and hired equipment, delivered through the dedicated DISAB UK Service Centre in Heywood, Lancashire.

Quantifiable outcome

• Material throughput of over 5 tonnes per hour achieved by dual 25kW CompVac centralised systems
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Disab Vacuum Technology ABcoreOthersParent/group company within the DISAB corporate group. Information about products (VacLoaders, DisaClean) and World Sales is directed to Disab.com. DISAB UK shares information within the business group for internal administrative purposes including client, customer, and employee information.
• Disab Tella ABminorOthersRelated group company within the DISAB corporate family. Information sharing occurs within the business group for internal administrative purposes.
• Harmer SlaterminorOthersAccountancy firm used by DISAB UK for tax purposes and end-of-year accounts. Located in Sutton, Surrey.
• J Trickett and SonsminorOthersInsurance provider for DISAB UK, located in Rawtenstall, Lancashire. Information shared with insurers where necessary for claims or under general disclosure obligations.
• AvettaminorOthersAvetta is a supply chain risk management platform providing contractor pre-qualification and compliance services. DISAB UK holds Avetta accreditation.
• Alcumus SafeContractorminorOthersAlcumus SafeContractor provides contractor health and safety accreditation. DISAB UK holds SafeContractor accreditation.
• RISQS (Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme)minorOthersRISQS provides supplier qualification for the UK rail industry. DISAB UK is accredited through RISQS.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tornado Industries: Specialist in industrial vacuum cleaning equipment for hazardous dust environments, including ATEX-rated and HEPA-filtered units. Closely comparable to DISAB in safety-certified industrial vacuum offerings.
• Vac-U-Max: Manufacturer of industrial vacuum systems for bulk material handling, dust collection, and pneumatic conveying. Directly comparable in portable and centralized vacuum offerings for industrial processing customers.
• Air-Vac Engineering: US-based manufacturer of industrial vacuum systems, including portable units and centralized systems for dust and debris collection. Comparable product architecture and target applications to DISAB's SkipVac and centralized pipework systems.
• Ruwac Industrial Vacuum: Manufacturer of industrial vacuum systems for dust collection, chip removal, and hazardous material handling across metalworking, woodworking, and process industries. Directly comparable to DISAB in portable and centralized industrial vacuum offerings for heavy industry customers.
• Volkmann: European specialist in industrial vacuum technology for dust, powder, and bulk material recovery, including ATEX-certified systems. Directly comparable to DISAB in heavy-industry dust extraction and material recycling applications.

Broad incumbents

• Kärcher Industrial: Large cleaning equipment manufacturer with a substantial industrial vacuum portfolio for dust and debris removal. Overlaps with DISAB in portable industrial vacuums but serves a much wider customer base.
• Hako: Manufacturer of industrial and municipal cleaning machinery including vacuum sweepers and industrial vacuums. Comparable to DISAB in industrial vacuum sweeping but with broader commercial cleaning exposure.
• Donaldson Company: Major global manufacturer of filtration systems including industrial dust collectors and air purification equipment. Overlaps with DISAB in heavy-industry air filtration and HEPA-grade collection, but serves a far broader customer base and product portfolio.
• Nilfisk: Global industrial cleaning equipment manufacturer with industrial vacuum units for dust, liquids, and hazardous materials. Competes with DISAB's portable industrial vacuum lines while also serving commercial cleaning segments.
• Nederman: Global leader in industrial air filtration and dust collection solutions with a broad portfolio covering extraction arms, mist collectors, and centralized systems. Competes with DISAB in heavy-industry dust collection but operates at much larger scale with international coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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