Hydro-Vacuum S.A.

What Hydro-Vacuum S.A. does

Hydro-Vacuum S.A. is a Polish manufacturer of industrial pumps and integrated pumping systems, headquartered in Grudziądz, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, with continuous operations traced to 1870. The company designs, casts, and assembles a portfolio spanning single-stage centrifugal pumps (FZ, NHV, MV series), multi-stage centrifugal pumps (WH series with self-priming and reduced-NPSH variants), self-priming pumps (S, SK, SM, SA, SB), deep-well pumps (G, GT 3"–12"), liquid-ring vacuum pumps and blowers (PW, DW), hydrophore sets (ZH), and complete sewage lifting stations (TS, TSB, TSC). Its served markets are municipal water utilities, municipal sewage and wastewater operators, industrial process customers (chemicals, food and sugar, paper, power generation), and agriculture and irrigation buyers, in Poland and a set of export markets. Customer evidence includes installations at PKE Elektrownia Jaworzno III, PWiK Bolesławiec (including at Cavan Centre, Ireland), Cukrownia Chełmża, Cukrownia TEREOS (France), SOLVECO Kędzierzyn-Koźle, SUW Ciepanów, and multiple gminas using TSC lifting stations.

The product line rests on proprietary engineering platforms and vertically integrated manufacturing. The FZ series offers multiple impeller variants including FZF (with grinding disc) and FZG (dual-blade with cutting-directing hub) for fibrous solids, with FZP reaching up to 84% hydraulic efficiency; the WH multi-stage pumps deliver up to 700 m³/h flow and 700 m lift at temperatures up to 140°C and pressures up to 75 bar. The TSC sewage lifting station uses pre-separation via flap-type or basket separators, allowing narrower-channel, higher-efficiency pumps downstream; the design is patented with both the Polish Patent Office and the European Patent Office. Manufacturing relies on internal capabilities including an own foundry (Odlewnia) producing high-chromium cast iron (ZbCr32) impellers, a pump testing station (Stacja prób pomp), CFD-optimized hydraulic passages, and 3D-printed sand cores for spatial impeller blades. Certifications include PZH hygiene attest, ATEX for explosion-proof variants, CE marking and ITB-KOT-2023/2298 for TSC stations per PN-EN 12050-1:2002, and ISO 9001 quality management.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of pumps and turnkey pumping systems, supplemented by aftermarket services (spare parts, repair, casting services via the foundry). Distribution combines a direct sales organization (Dział Obsługi Klienta, Dział Eksportu, regional Doradcy Techniczni) with a nationwide distributor network covering all 16 Polish voivodeships, an e-commerce storefront (sklep.hv.pl) carrying selected products with free shipping above 3,000 PLN gross, and an export channel supported by localized websites in Polish, English, German, Ukrainian, Russian, and Spanish alongside a wholly-owned Ukrainian subsidiary (TOV Hydro-Vacuum Ukraina) and an in-house Polish production subsidiary (ZPU Hydro-Vacuum Sp. z o.o.). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company has received multiple EU co-financed grants supporting R&D, training, and industrial energy-cost relief, including a 19.4M PLN multi-stage pump innovation programme (8.8M PLN EU contribution), a 7.4M PLN mini-turbine research project, a 2014–2015 GEKON TSC energy-efficiency project, and a December 2023 NFOŚiGW energy-cost support award; a new management board was appointed on 12 June 2026 as part of a multi-year generational transition.

Name

Hydro-Vacuum S.A.

Legal name

Hydro-Vacuum S.A.

Website

https://hydro-vacuum.com.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hydro-Vacuum S.A., founded in 1870 in Grudziądz, Poland, is a manufacturer of centrifugal pumps, vacuum pumps, sewage lifting stations, and integrated pumping systems serving municipal water utilities, industrial processors, and agricultural customers across Poland and selected export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Pumping Systems

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Centrifugal Pumps (IMAHANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD), Sewer Pump/Lift Stations & Wet Wells (EUANACAC)

Keywords

• Centrifugal pumps
• Sewage pumping stations
• Industrial pump manufacturing
• Vacuum pump systems
• Water supply equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Grudziądz

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pump and System Sales: Hydro-Vacuum S.A. generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of pumps and pump systems including centrifugal pumps, vacuum pumps, sewage lifting stations, and hydrofor sets. Sales are conducted through direct sales teams, a distributor network across Poland, and a proprietary e-commerce store (sklep.hv.pl).
2. Aftermarket Services (Spare Parts, Servicing): The company provides maintenance, repair, and spare parts services through its Service Department (Serwis) and station testing facility (Stacja prób pomp). Casting services are also offered via a dedicated foundry (Odlewnia).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hydro-Vacuum S.A. manufactures centrifugal pumps (FZ, NHV, MV, WH series), vacuum pumps (PW, DW), self-priming pumps, deep well pumps, hydrophore sets, and complete sewage lifting stations (TS/TSC) with patented solid-separation technology for water supply, wastewater, industrial process, and agricultural applications. The company operates an integrated production campus in Grudziądz with its own foundry, pump testing station, and service department, supported by an R&D department developing proprietary hydraulic solutions.

Product overview

Hydro-Vacuum S.A. is a Polish manufacturer of industrial pumps and pumping systems with over 150 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on several core pump categories: centrifugal pumps (FZ single-stage, NHV/MV standardized, WH multi-stage), self-priming pumps (S/SK/SM series), deep well pumps (G/GT series), vacuum pumps (PW/DW series), and integrated sewage pumping stations (TS/TSC with solid separation). These are complemented by hydrophore systems (ZH series), accessories (pressure switches LCA/LPA/LCS, hydrophore tanks HVP/ZBO, well heads GSG), water treatment products (ODZ iron removers), and monitoring solutions (GSM/GPRS remote monitoring). The company also offers engineering services, an own foundry, and pump testing facilities. Products serve water supply, sewage/wastewater, industrial, and irrigation applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FZ Single-Stage Centrifugal Pumps Single-stage centrifugal pumps designed for pumping clean water, dirty water, and municipal or industrial sewage. Available with multiple impeller variants optimized for different media, including the FZG two-blade impeller with grinding-directing hub for fibrous solids. ATEX-certified variants available for explosive atmospheres; PZH-attested variants for drinking water contact.
• NHV Single-Stage Centrifugal Pumps Single-stage, normal-suction centrifugal pumps with horizontal shaft axis and axial inlet, normalized to EN 733 standards. Modular bearing assembly with CFD-optimized flow passages. Used in water supply, water treatment, HVAC, cooling systems, and fire protection installations.
• MV Single-Stage Monoblock Pumps Centrifugal single-stage monoblock pumps with pump impeller and motor mounted on a common shaft, providing a lightweight and compact alternative to standard centrifugal pumps with similar hydraulic characteristics.
• Self-Priming Pumps (S, SK, SM, SA, SB series) Self-priming pumps for clean water pumping in social and household applications and industrial installations with lifts up to 330m. SKC and SKD variants designed for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with NPSH requirements and cavitation resistance.
• WH Multi-Stage Centrifugal Pumps Horizontal multi-stage centrifugal pumps with ring stages, closed impellers, and centrifugal-to-centripetal diffusers. Designed for clean or slightly contaminated liquids up to 140°C and pressures up to 75 bar. Variants include WHA/WHP for general purpose, WHS for self-priming with side-channel principle, WHI with axial pre-impeller for reduced NPSH, and WHG for self-priming with inducer.
• Deep Well Pumps (G and GT series) Deep well pumps for water supply from boreholes. GT series (3-inch and 3.5-inch diameter) for residential and agricultural applications; G series (4-inch to 12-inch diameter) for larger installations. Features sand resistance, built-in check valve, and factory cables.
• TS, TSB, TSC Sewage Pumping Stations Complete sewage pumping stations with solid separation systems. TSC stations feature retention modules with flap-type or basket separators that pre-separate solids before pumping, protecting pumps from clogging and enabling use of high-efficiency narrower-channel pumps. Certified per PN-EN 12050-1:2002 with CE marking and ITB-KOT-2023/2298 national technical assessment.
• ZH Hydrophore Sets Parallel pump systems for pressure boosting in clean water installations. Multiple variants available for drinking water supply, fire hydrant systems, and industrial water applications with capacities up to 3,000 m³/h.
• PW and DW Liquid-Ring Vacuum Pumps and Blowers Liquid-ring vacuum pumps and blowers for processes requiring oil-free gas suction and compression. Single and two-stage configurations for suction pressures down to 33 hPa absolute with flow rates from 4.5 to 1,600 m³/h. Used in chemical, pharmaceutical, food, paper, and textile industries.
• GSM/GPRS Remote Monitoring System for Pumping Stations GSM/GPRS-based telemetry system enabling remote monitoring and control of pumping stations and sewage lifting stations with visualization of facility status and remote intervention capabilities via internet.

Quantifiable outcome

• FZP impeller achieves up to 84% hydraulic efficiency — the highest in the FZ series
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NFOŚiGW / Ministry of Development and TechnologyminorOthers · 19 December 2023Hydro-Vacuum S.A. received government aid under the 'Support for Energy-Intensive Industries Related to Natural Gas and Electricity Prices in 2023' programme administered by the Ministry of Development and Technology via NFOŚiGW.
• Politechnika Wrocławska (Wrocław University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Cooperation agreement signed in 2020 covering joint R&D project execution, equipment for teaching facilities, and knowledge exchange between academic faculty and industry to address market needs.
• TNOiK 'Dom Organizatora' w Toruniu (Towarzystwo Naukowe Organizacji i Kierownictwa)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2012TNOiK 'Dom Organizatora' served as the lead partner in a Human Capital Operational Programme training project 'Kompetencje pracowników kluczem do rozwoju firmy Hydro-Vacuum S.A.' (December 2012 – May 2014, value 559,880.64 PLN). Hydro-Vacuum was the beneficiary receiving training services delivered by the scientific organization.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sulzer Ltd. Swiss pump and rotating equipment manufacturer serving water, wastewater, and industrial process applications. Overlaps with Hydro-Vacuum's multi-stage WH pumps and chemical-industry FZ pump variants.
• Franklin Electric Co. US-headquartered manufacturer of submersible pumps, motors, and water systems, with significant European operations. Closely comparable to Hydro-Vacuum's G/GT deep well pump lines and the internal glycol-water IP68 motor cooling concept.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German-headquartered global pump and valve manufacturer with strong European presence in municipal water, sewage, and industrial process pumps. Competes head-to-head with Hydro-Vacuum in centrifugal and submersible sewage pumps across Central Europe.
• DAB Pumps: Italian pump manufacturer owned by CVC Capital Partners, focused on water supply, irrigation, and sewage lifting. Directly comparable to Hydro-Vacuum's residential, agricultural, and sewage lifting station offerings across European markets.
• Wilo SE: German pump specialist focused on heating, cooling, water supply, and sewage. Overlaps directly with Hydro-Vacuum's MV monoblock, ZH hydrophore sets, and TSC sewage lifting stations in the Polish and broader European market.

Peers

• Pedrollo S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of centrifugal, submersible, and self-priming pumps with strong distribution across Europe. Highly comparable to Hydro-Vacuum's FZ series, G/GT deep well pumps, and self-priming S/SK product range, particularly in residential and agricultural segments.

Broad incumbents

• Xylem Inc. Global water technology company (parent of Flygt, Lowara, Bell & Gossett) with deep municipal and industrial water/sewage pump franchises. Direct comparable to Hydro-Vacuum's NHV, WH, and TSC offerings, though at vastly greater scale.
• Flowserve Corporation: Global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and seals for industrial process and power generation. Overlaps with Hydro-Vacuum's WH multi-stage industrial pumps and installations at power plants such as Elektrownia Jaworzno III.
• Grundfos: World's largest pump manufacturer, with a dominant position in circulator, centrifugal, and submersible pumps for water and wastewater. Direct overlap with Hydro-Vacuum's centrifugal FZ, deep well G/GT, and hydrophore ZH product lines across similar municipal and industrial customers.

Emerging players

• DP Pumps: Dutch specialist manufacturer of centrifugal pumps for water, industry, and niche process applications. A smaller-scale European peer with comparable product breadth in centrifugal pumping technology.

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

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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