Skunk
Skunk Equipos is an Argentine sole proprietorship, founded in 2010, that manufactures, distributes, and rents industrial high-pressure washing equipment (110-500 bar) and ancillary cleaning systems to industrial, municipal, agricultural, construction, and independent service customers across Argentina and Mercosur.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersLos Angeles, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Skunk does
Skunk Equipos (legal entity: Skunk Equipos de Cabrera Leandro D.) is an Argentine industrial equipment manufacturer and distributor founded in 2010 by Leandro Cabrera, headquartered in Villa Gdor. Gálvez, Santa Fe, with operations extending into Mercosur trade bloc countries. The company specializes in industrial high-pressure washing equipment, offering a product range spanning 110 to 500 bar systems, including fixed pressure washers, autonomous trailer-mounted hot water units (BARAK CT series), pipe unblocking equipment (HIDROJET), industrial vacuum cleaners, hose reels, and accessories. Core product technology relies on internationally recognized third-party components sourced from UDOR, INTERPUMP, ANNOVI REVERBERI (high-pressure pumps), HONDA (engines), Mazzoni (boilers), and Spir Star (hoses), assembled and distributed under the SKUNK brand.
The company operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time equipment sales, 24/7 equipment rental with accompanied operation by trained personnel, and recurring repair services (20+ monthly repair operations reported). Distribution is conducted through a direct-to-customer e-commerce storefront on skunk.com.ar with MercadoPago payment integration, complemented by in-person pickup at the Rosario-area facility. Pricing spans a wide range, from entry-level units (~98,000 ARS) to premium autonomous trailer systems (~27.6 million ARS), with the full catalog publicly listed. Target customers include industrial facilities, municipalities and government entities, agricultural operations, construction firms, independent cleaning service providers, and pipe unblocking service operators across Argentina and Mercosur.
Skunk Equipos is structured as a sole proprietorship (monotributista), with operations run by founder Leandro Cabrera. Since founding, the company has delivered 500+ pressure washers and reports 90% customer satisfaction (self-reported). The business has expanded its product surface beyond stationary washers into autonomous mobile cleaning systems, pipe unblocking equipment, and industrial vacuums, while extending geographic reach across the Mercosur region. No external funding, institutional investors, or third-party financial backing is disclosed.
Skunk firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Skunk
- Legal name
- Skunk Equipos de Cabrera Leandro D.
- Website
- https://skunk.com.ar
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Skunk Equipos is an Argentine sole proprietorship, founded in 2010, that manufactures, distributes, and rents industrial high-pressure washing equipment (110-500 bar) and ancillary cleaning systems to industrial, municipal, agricultural, construction, and independent service customers across Argentina and Mercosur.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Skunk industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Cleaning Equipment
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD), Industrial Vacuum & Tank Cleaning Services (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAL), Specialty Deep Cleaning (Duct/Kitchen Exhaust/Pressure Washing) (IMAIADAN)
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Where Skunk is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Los Angeles
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Skunk business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial cleaning equipment including hidrolavadoras, high-pressure pumps, hose reels, vacuum cleaners, and accessories. One-time purchase model with product prices ranging from approximately $808,000 to $27,580,800 ARS depending on equipment type and capacity.
- Equipment Rental: Rental service for industrial pressure washers available 24 hours, 365 days a year, with specialized personnel providing technical support and accompaniment during cleaning operations.
- Technical Repair Services: Repair and maintenance services for pressure washers and cleaning equipment, both domestically manufactured and internationally imported.
- Spare Parts and Accessories: Commercialization of replacement parts and accessories for all types of pressure washers
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Entry-level professional pressure washers (110-180 Bar) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mid-range industrial pressure washers (200-300 Bar) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | High-end autonomous trailer systems (350 Bar) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | High-pressure pumps (100-500 Bar) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Pipe unblocking equipment (Hidrojet) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Skunk product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Skunk Equipos manufactures and distributes industrial cleaning equipment in Argentina, with a portfolio centered on high-pressure washers (hidrolavadoras) ranging from 110Bar to 500Bar, autonomous hot water trailer units (BARAK series), high-pressure piston pumps from brands such as UDOR, INTERPUMP, and Annovi Reverberi, pipe unblocking systems (Hidrojet), hose reels, and industrial vacuum cleaners. The company also provides spare parts, accessories, technical repair/maintenance services, and a 24/7/365 equipment rental service with accompanying technical personnel.
Product overview
Skunk Equipos is an Argentine manufacturer and distributor of industrial cleaning equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio centered around high-pressure washers (hidrolavadoras) and related systems. The product range includes professional pressure washers (GIBOR, VIP PRO, MASTER WASH series), autonomous hot water trailer units (BARAK CT series), high-pressure piston pumps (UDOR and INTERPUMP branded), pipe unblocking systems (HIDROJET trailers and mobile units), hose reels, and industrial vacuum cleaners. The company also supplies accessories, spare parts, and services including equipment rental (24/7 availability) and technical repair/maintenance. Key supplier brands incorporated include UDOR (Italian pumps), INTERPUMP, Annovi Reverberi, HONDA engines, and Mazzoni boilers. Products serve sectors including agriculture, municipal services, mining, oil & gas, construction, and industrial washing facilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- GIBOR FC-3015-N High-Pressure Washer with HONDA Engine High-pressure washer with HONDA GX390 13HP gasoline engine delivering 300 bar pressure at 15 L/min flow rate. Designed for continuous heavy-duty cleaning where no electrical power is available.
- VIP PRO 140/180 Professional Pressure Washer Professional pressure washer with Annovi Reverberi pump, electric motor, and suitcase-style chassis. VIP PRO 140 (140 bar/8.3 L/min) and VIP PRO 180 (180 bar/8.5 L/min) variants for professional cleaning tasks.
- BARAK CT Autonomous Hot Water Pressure Washer Trailer Autonomous hot water pressure washer trailer with 1000L water tank, HONDA GX630 21HP engine, 350 bar pump pressure. Includes integrated boiler, hose reels, and safety equipment for urban and industrial cleaning operations.
- UDOR PENTA-C 30/500 R High-Pressure Piston Pump High-pressure piston pump rated 500 bar maximum pressure, 30 L/min flow rate, 1450 rpm. Features 5 ceramic pistons, oil bath crank mechanism, and stainless steel head for industrial applications.
- INTERPUMP W3021 High-Pressure Piston Pump High-pressure piston pump rated 300 bar pressure, 21 L/min flow rate at 1450 rpm, part of Interpump Series 66, designed for pressure washers and hydraulic testing equipment.
- HIDROJET Pipe Unblocker Line High-pressure water jet pipe unblockers available in mobile cart, trailer, and autonomous configurations. Pressures range from 150-200 bar with flow rates of 21-70 L/min, clearing blockages in pipes up to 16 inches in diameter.
- HIDROJET 1570NT Trailer Pipe Unblocker
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 70% less water consumption compared to traditional cleaning methods
Companies that use Skunk
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Skunk technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature3 records
Skunk partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- UDORcoreUDOR is a primary supplier of high-pressure piston pumps for Skunk's equipment. UDOR pumps are used across Skunk's product range including industrial pressure washers and pipe unblocking equipment. Models include UDOR PENTA, UDOR CKC, UDOR CC, UDOR BC, UDOR PKC, UDOR PNC, UDOR BKC, and UDOR VY-B series with pressure ratings from 110Bar to 1000Bar.
- INTERPUMPcoreINTERPUMP supplies high-pressure piston pumps for Skunk's equipment catalog. INTERPUMP models sold include WW95, WW186B-VH, W3021, W154, W2030, WS201, and E4B1575 series with various pressure and flow specifications.
- ANNOVI REVERBERIcoreANNOVI REVERBERI supplies the VIP PRO series pressure washers sold by Skunk, including VIP PRO 140 and VIP PRO 180 professional models.
- HONDAcoreHONDA supplies gasoline engines for Skunk's mobile pressure washer equipment including the GX390 (13HP) for GIBOR models and GX630 (21HP) for BARAK autonomous trailers.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Skunk competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hammelmann: German manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps, units and water-jet systems up to 3000 bar. Directly comparable to Skunk's high-pressure piston pump portfolio (UDOR/INTERPUMP rebranded) for industrial cleaning and processing applications.
- Hotsy: North American specialist in industrial hot/cold water pressure washers and parts/service. Directly comparable to Skunk in product scope (professional pressure washers, detergents, parts-and-service) and target segment (industrial/municipal cleaning).
- Nilfisk: Global manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment including pressure washers, industrial vacuums and floor-care systems. Comparable to Skunk across product categories (high-pressure washers, industrial vacuums) and target customers (industrial, municipal).
- Kärcher: German global leader in cleaning equipment with deep pressure-washer, industrial and municipal product lines. Directly comparable to Skunk as a vertically integrated pressure-washer and industrial-cleaning brand, but operating at vastly larger scale and international reach.
- Kränzle: German premium pressure-washer specialist serving professional and industrial users. Comparable to Skunk in the high-pressure washer category, particularly for demanding industrial and pipe-cleaning use cases, with overlapping Italian/German component DNA.
- Aquajet Systems: Swedish manufacturer of hydrodemolition and high-pressure water jetting equipment including pipe and surface cleaning robots. Comparable to Skunk in high-pressure water-jet technology and pipe/drain cleaning applications.
- Mi-T-M Corporation: US manufacturer of pressure washers, air compressors and industrial cleaning equipment. Comparable to Skunk in core product category (pressure washers spanning residential to heavy industrial) and in bundling equipment with parts/service.
- NLB Corp: US specialist in ultra-high-pressure water jetting systems (up to 40,000 psi) used for industrial cleaning and pipe unblocking. Comparable to Skunk's HIDROJET pipe-unblocking line and high-pressure pump offering.
Others
- Comet S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and cleaning-system components. Listed as one of Skunk's component suppliers (Comet pumps); relevant as an upstream supplier rather than a downstream competitor.
Broad incumbents
- Stanley Black & Decker: Global tools and outdoor equipment conglomerate whose Stanley and DeWalt lines include consumer/light-professional pressure washers. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in overlapping pressure-washer tiers, but with a wider portfolio and consumer focus rather than Skunk's industrial/municipal specialization.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Skunk social profiles
Digital presenceSkunk compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Skunk financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Skunk leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Skunk funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Skunk M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Skunk
What does Skunk do?
Skunk Equipos manufactures and distributes industrial cleaning equipment in Argentina, with a portfolio centered on high-pressure washers (hidrolavadoras) ranging from 110Bar to 500Bar, autonomous hot water trailer units (BARAK series), high-pressure piston pumps from brands such as UDOR, INTERPUMP, and Annovi Reverberi, pipe unblocking systems (Hidrojet), hose reels, and industrial vacuum cleaners. The company also provides spare parts, accessories, technical repair/maintenance services, and a 24/7/365 equipment rental service with accompanying technical personnel.
Is Skunk a public or private company?
Skunk is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Skunk founded?
Skunk was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Skunk based?
Skunk is headquartered in Los Angeles, United States, in the North America region.
How does Skunk make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental, technical Repair Services and spare Parts and Accessories.
Who are Skunk's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hammelmann, Hotsy, Nilfisk, Kärcher, Kränzle, Aquajet Systems, Mi-T-M Corporation and NLB Corp. Comet S.p.A. is listed as an others. Stanley Black & Decker is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Skunk have an API?
No public API is recorded for Skunk.
What industry is Skunk in?
Skunk's product category is Industrial Cleaning Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHALAB, Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment, with a secondary code of IMAHANAD, Vacuum Pumps & Systems. Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 3561.