Sp Holdings, Inc.

Name

Sp Holdings, Inc.

Legal name

SPH Plant Ltd

Website

https://sphplant.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drainage and Waste Management Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation (HSAIAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation Design, Installation & Maintenance Services (Engineering, Retrofit, Repair) (AFAAACAL), Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) Planning (EUAHALAA)

Keywords

• Drainage services
• Septic tank emptying
• Off-road jetting
• Rail maintenance services
• Plant equipment hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Telford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drainage and Waste Management Services: Core revenue stream from septic tank emptying, cesspit services, drainage repairs, CCTV surveys, drain servicing, and sewage waste removal. Services provided 24/7 to commercial and domestic customers using specialized vacuum tankers and jetting equipment. Over 99% of wastewater is recycled as part of sustainable waste management.
2. Equipment Rental (Hire Fleet): Revenue from renting equipment including trailers (artic, flatbed, tipper, curtainside, low loader), vacuum tankers, Hiab lorry-mounted cranes, holding tanks, lighting towers, generators, portable water units, and vehicles. Short and long-term rental options available.
3. Trade Shop Sales: Sale of workwear, tools, and equipment from branded partners including Portwest, Sealey, LAP Electrical, Beeswift, Whale, Warrior, and IPL. Products available to order or pick up in store.
4. Vehicle and Equipment Sales: Sale of used equipment and vehicles from their fleet including Scania trucks, DAF tankers, Euro-Vac units, and vacuum tanks. Stock changes constantly with machinery sold before advertisement in some cases.
5. Rail Infrastructure Services: Specialized rail services including off-road jetting of culverts, landslip response, flood response, and Trac Vac technology for rail maintenance and emergency response operations.
6. Engineering and Fabrication: Custom engineering and fabrication services covering mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. Fabrication of steel and aluminium products from simple brackets to metal bridges, including bespoke bridge design for infrastructure projects.
7. Portable Roadway Solutions: Temporary access solutions through Sommerfeld Flexboard brand including hardwood mats supporting up to 32 tonnes, Euromat plastic trackway, and heavy-duty mats for construction, civil engineering, and events sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SPH Plant Ltd operates as a multi-divisional services company providing drainage, septic tank emptying, off-road jetting, transport, plant hire, temporary roadway solutions, and engineering services across the UK. The company operates a fleet of 91 vehicles with driver/operators available 24/7, serving enterprise clients in rail, utilities, construction, food & beverage, and agriculture sectors as well as domestic customers through its Muckman sub-brand.

Product overview

SPH Plant is a multi-divisional services company operating 6 divisions (SPH Rail, SPH Farm, SPH Trade Shop, plus core drainage/transport services) providing drainage, transport, and construction solutions. The company operates a fleet of 91+ vehicles offering septic tank and cesspit emptying, drainage services (CCTV surveys, repairs, jetting), off-road jetting, combination vactor units, vacuum tankers, holding tanks, water services, portable roadways (Sommerfeld Flexboard), engineering and fabrication, and trailer/Hiab rentals. Its Muckman division handles domestic septic tank services, while SPH Rail provides specialised rail maintenance including rail-mounted JetVacs and landslip response. The Trade Shop retails workwear and tools from brands including Portwest, Sealey, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sommerfeld Flexboard: Part of the SPH Plant Group, supplies temporary access solutions including portable roadways and excavation matting for agricultural, construction, industrial, rail, telecoms and utilities sectors.
• Muckman

Products and services

• Muckman Domestic Drainage Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 99% of wastewater is recycled
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hope House Children's HospicesminorOthers · 27 August 2023Charitable partnership through wing walk fundraising challenge. Simon Holding participated in wing walk event that raised £16,000 for Hope House and Ty Gobaith children's hospices.
• Circus StarrminorOthers · 7 February 2020Charitable sponsorship of Circus Starr, a not-for-profit community interest company bringing circus experiences to children and families with additional needs. SPH Plant funded circus tours allowing local families to attend.
• RSM Lining ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationSPH Plant is a distributor of RSM lining products, providing homeowners and the utilities industry with a comprehensive range of high-quality lining solutions for various drainage applications including no-dig repair technologies.
• PortwestminorOthersPortwest is the fastest growing workwear company globally, designing, manufacturing and distributing flame-resistant workwear, high-visibility workwear and PPE. SPH Trade Shop stocks Portwest products.
• SealeyminorOthersProfessional tool supplier stocked through SPH Trade Shop. Products available to order or pick up in store.
• LAP ElectricalminorOthersElectrical equipment supplier available through SPH Trade Shop for trade customers.
• BeeswiftminorOthersSafety equipment and workwear supplier available through SPH Trade Shop.
• WhaleminorOthersEquipment supplier available through SPH Trade Shop, also appearing as a customer logo on the website.
• WarriorminorOthersWorkwear and safety equipment brand available through SPH Trade Shop.
• IPL GroupminorOthersIndustrial equipment supplier available through SPH Trade Shop.
• Renault TrucksminorOthersCommercial vehicle supplier with products available through SPH Trade Shop.
• Sommerfeld FlexboardcoreOthersPart of the SPH Plant Group, Sommerfeld Flexboard supplies temporary access solutions including portable roadways and excavation matting to agricultural, construction, industrial, rail, telecoms and utilities sectors. Backed by over 50 years of industry experience.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Selwood: UK pump and plant hire specialist offering pumps, pipelines, and access equipment for similar water/wastewater applications. Competes with SPH on pump services and equipment hire.
• Lanes Group: UK-based drainage, sewer, and water utility services company with similar fleet operations, CCTV surveys, and no-dig repair technology offerings. Closest direct competitor in the drainage services market.
• Dawsongroup: UK commercial vehicle, trailer, and equipment rental provider. Directly comparable to SPH's hire fleet operations including trailers, tankers, and plant equipment.
• Cappagh Group: UK waste management, drainage, and infrastructure services contractor operating across rail, utilities, and construction — directly overlapping SPH's core service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Speedy Hire: UK-listed equipment hire specialist offering tools, plant, and generator rentals. Competes with SPH's hire fleet division at larger scale and broader geographic coverage.
• Suez UK: Major water and waste management services provider in the UK with overlapping capabilities in drainage and utilities work, though broader portfolio than SPH's specialised focus.
• Biffa: UK's largest waste management company operating across collection, recycling, and treatment. While SPH works with Biffa as a customer, Biffa represents the scaled-incumbent alternative for waste-related services.
• Ashtead Group (Sunbelt Rentals): FTSE-listed equipment rental giant via Sunbelt Rentals. Provides plant and equipment hire across the UK at significantly larger scale than SPH's hire fleet division.
• Veolia UK: Global environmental services giant with major UK water, waste, and utilities operations. Serves the same enterprise customers as SPH but at much greater scale; SPH acts as a sub-contractor for specialised work.

Regional players

• M&J Drilling: UK specialist drainage, sewer, and water services contractor with overlapping capabilities in jetting, CCTV, and no-dig repair technologies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sph-plant-ltd

Compliance7 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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