Hydrotec Industrial Services Ltd

What Hydrotec Industrial Services Ltd does

Hydrotec Industrial Services Ltd is a privately held, family-run UK industrial services company headquartered in Sandholme, Brough, with stated UK-wide delivery capability. Founded in 2016 (though the founders claim over 20 years of sector experience), the company operates across four integrated service pillars: tank and vessel cleaning, water treatment solutions, waste management, and broader industrial services (abrasive water cutting, emergency spill response, confined space entry and rescue, site clearance). It serves industrial and commercial facilities — including oil refineries, chemical plants, manufacturing sites, municipal wastewater operators, demolition contractors, food processors, and heritage infrastructure projects — across England and Wales.

The company's underlying technology stack is built around a fleet of physical industrial assets rather than software. Core capabilities include Solidsvac pneumatic vacuum pumps (up to 70m³/hr throughput, handling 4-inch solids over distances up to 500m), the Mivalt MP-DW range of dewatering screw presses (MP-DW-301 through MP-DW-403, with capacities from 80 to 420 kg/hr), dissolved air flotation (DAF) units (2–18m³/hr, up to 65% TSS reduction), lamella clarifiers, mobile filtration vessels with multiple media options, polymer preparation and chemical dosing systems, and Avant compact loaders (525LPG, E6 electric, 860i) with 13 attachment variants. The firm positions itself as operating the UK's largest fleet of sludge dewatering units, and advertises a 4G telemetry layer with SMS controls, Mega Master float systems, and ultrasonic flow meters for remote monitoring of deployed assets.

Commercially, Hydrotec monetises through four streams: project-based industrial services, water treatment design and operation, short- and long-term equipment hire, and equipment sales (notably Mivalt screw presses and Avant loaders). Pricing is uniformly quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, driven by website quote requests and phone enquiries, supported by content marketing via blog and LinkedIn, with no reseller channel beyond the in-house A-TEC loader sub-brand. Customer concentration evidence is limited, but the spread across at least six vertical segments and the prevalence of multi-year project contracts imply a moderate concentration profile typical of specialist UK industrial service firms.

Name

Hydrotec Industrial Services Ltd

Legal name

Hydrotec Industrial Services Ltd

Website

https://hydrotec-services.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hydrotec Industrial Services Ltd is a UK-based industrial services company providing tank cleaning, water treatment, waste management, abrasive water cutting, and emergency spill response to oil refineries, chemical plants, manufacturers, municipal wastewater operators, and heritage infrastructure projects across England and Wales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Environmental Services

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Hydroblasting/Vacuum/Confined Space) (IMAIACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Tank cleaning services
• Wastewater treatment solutions
• Industrial cleaning services
• Waste management services
• Dewatering equipment hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Brough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Services: Professional services including tank and vessel cleaning, hazardous waste removal, confined space operations, site clearances, and abrasive water cutting. Revenue generated through project-based service contracts.
2. Water Treatment Services: Design, installation, and operation of water treatment systems. Includes treatment and decontamination services for wastewater, pH correction, odour control, and contaminant removal.
3. Equipment Hire: Short and long-term hire of equipment including dewatering screw presses, sludge pumps, water treatment units (lamella clarifiers, DAF units, filters), compact loaders, and accessories. Flexible rental plans for temporary projects and ongoing operational needs.
4. Equipment Sales: Sale of equipment including dewatering screw presses, compact loaders, slurry/sludge pumps, and attachments. Purchase options alongside hire arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hydrotec Industrial Services Ltd provides specialist industrial cleaning, water treatment, and waste management services to commercial and industrial facilities across the UK. Core offerings include tank and vessel cleaning, water treatment system design/installation/operation, sludge dewatering, waste management, and industrial services such as abrasive water cutting, emergency spill response, confined space operations, and site clearances. The company also hires and sells dewatering screw presses, pneumatic vacuum pumps, lamella clarifiers, DAF units, filtration vessels, bunding, oil interceptors, and compact loaders.

Product overview

Hydrotec Industrial Services Ltd is a family-run UK company offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial services, waste management, and water treatment solutions. The core offering comprises four main service pillars: Tank & Vessel Cleaning Services, Water Treatment Solutions (including Water Treatment Systems with filtration, DAF, and lamella clarifiers), Waste Management, and Industrial Services (including abrasive water cutting, emergency spill response, confined space entry, and site clearances). Equipment for hire and sale includes Mivalt Dewatering Screw Presses (MP-DW-301 through MP-DW-403), Solidsvac sludge and slurry pumps, water treatment equipment fleet (lamella clarifiers, filtration vessels, DAF units, bunding, oil interceptors), and A-TEC Avant Compact Loaders with 13 different attachment types. The company operates the UK's largest fleet of sludge dewatering units and provides dewatering services alongside equipment sales and hire. Additional specialized services include polymer preparation and chemical dosing, automated controls and telemetry, water storage tanks, and firefighting foam disposal for PFAS compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A-TEC: Compact loader hire brand offering Avant equipment for short and long-term hire.
• Mivalt

Products and services

• Tank & Vessel Cleaning Services Specialist tank and vessel cleaning services for oil refineries, chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, municipal wastewater treatment, biogas facilities, and site demolition projects. Services include confined space entry, hazardous environment cleaning, and the use of tank cleaning crawler robots.
• Water Treatment Solutions Design, installation, and operation of advanced water treatment systems for industrial effluent, municipal, and groundwater applications. Includes wastewater removal, treatment, decontamination, pH correction, odour control, and removal of suspended solids, hydrocarbons, phosphate, methane, and heavy metals.
• Sludge Dewatering Services Operates UK's largest fleet of sludge dewatering units (20m³ to 45m³ capacity), gravity sludge dewatering units, and dewatering screw presses capable of handling up to 25m³ of sludge per hour. Includes anionic and cationic polymer supplies.
• Mivalt MP-DW Dewatering Screw Presses Range of Mivalt dewatering screw presses for sludge thickening and volume reduction: MP-DW-301 (mobile, 1.1 kW, 0.5-5% inlet DS, up to 24% output DS), MP-DW-302 (2x Ø300mm, 80-120 kg/h), MP-DW-401 (Ø400mm, 100-140 kg/h), MP-DW-402 (2x Ø400mm, 200-280 kg/h), MP-DW-403 (3x Ø400mm, 300-420 kg/h). Available for hire and sale.
• Lamella Clarifiers Water treatment equipment using inclined plates to increase surface area for efficient suspended solids settling. Available in conical hopper and flat bottom configurations for various suspended solid levels.
• Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Units Uses microbubbles to separate suspended solids, FOG (fats, oils, greases), and organic pollutants. Fleet available in sizes from 2m³/h to 18m³/h. Can reduce total suspended solids by up to 65%.
• Filtration Vessels Mobile filters with capacities from 0.5m³ to 6m³. Filter media options include Granular Activated Carbon (GAC), Zeolite, Sand, and Manganese for targeting specific contaminants including VOCs, heavy metals, ammonia, and sediment.
• Solidsvac Pneumatic Vacuum Pumps Solidsvac pneumatic vacuum pumps for efficient handling of slurry and sludge. Range includes SV70-SPDK through SV440-CVCD with varying suction capacities (up to 35m lift), air consumption, and solids handling (up to 80mm). Available for short and long-term hire.
• Sludge & Slurry Pumping Services Pneumatic vacuum pump services for sludge and slurry handling. Offers 2 to 4-inch pump options capable of conveying materials over distances up to 500m. Process rates up to 70m³ per hour for handling drilling fluids, waste oils, and flowable solids.
• Avant Compact Loaders (A-TEC) Compact loader fleet including Avant 525LPG (gas-powered, 850kg lift capacity), Avant E6 Electric (Lithium-ion battery, zero emissions), and Avant 860i (diesel, 1900kg lift capacity). Available for short and long-term hire with various attachments.
• Avant Loader Attachments Range of 13 attachment types including General Bucket, Light Material Bucket, Pallet Fork, Hydraulic Breaker, High-pressure Washer, Bucket Sweeper, Flail Mower, Log Splitter, Log Grab, Weed Brush, and Stone Collecting Bucket.
• Oil Interceptors Mobile oil/water separators handling flow rates from 1 to 25l/s. Three sizes available (Small: 4l/s, Medium: 10l/s, Large: 25l/s) with no power requirements and easy operation.
• Bunding Solutions Secondary containment systems for spill prevention. Available in 4m, 5.5m, and 8m diameters with steel frame and EPDM liner for various site setups.
• Confined Space Entry and Rescue High-risk confined space entry trained teams for tank cleaning, inspection, and repair. Equipped with gas monitors, harnesses, ATEX-rated communication tools, and lighting. Includes tank cleaning crawler robots sized for manway access.
• Emergency Spill Response
• Abrasive Water Cutting
• Site Clearance Services
• Firefighting Foam Disposal
• Polymer Preparation & Chemical Dosing
• Automated Controls & Telemetry Systems
• Water Storage Tanks

Quantifiable outcome

• Waste volume reduced by approximately 70-80% using dewatering screw press technology
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SolidsvaccoreTechnology or IntegrationSolidsvac is a partner for pneumatic vacuum pump technology. Hydrotec uses Solidsvac pumps for sludge and slurry pumping services, with their equipment capable of handling up to 4-inch solids and processing rates of up to 70 cubic metres per hour. These pumps are used for material handling across various industrial applications.
• MivaltcoreTechnology or IntegrationMivalt is a partner for dewatering screw press technology. Hydrotec operates a fleet of Mivalt MP-DW dewatering screw presses for sludge dewatering services. The partnership includes both equipment operation as a service and equipment hire/sales. Mivalt screw presses are designed for efficient solid-liquid separation in various industrial settings.
• A-TEC (Compact Loader Partner)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA-TEC is a brand partner for compact loader equipment and attachments. Hydrotec offers A-TEC branded Avant compact loaders for hire including models 525LPG, E6 (Electric), and 860i. The partnership includes a range of loader attachments available for hire.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Suez Recycling and Recovery UK: Major UK waste management and water services provider. Comparable to Hydrotec in waste handling and water treatment but with broader municipal and industrial coverage and greater capital resources.
• Veolia UK: Largest UK operator in water, wastewater, and industrial environmental services. Overlaps with Hydrotec in water treatment, sludge management, and industrial cleaning but at much greater scale and with a broader portfolio.
• Biffa: Major UK waste management company with industrial services capabilities. Comparable to Hydrotec's waste management and hazardous waste handling, though Biffa operates at significantly larger scale across the UK.
• Enva: UK and Ireland specialist in waste management and recycling, including hazardous waste and industrial services. Comparable to Hydrotec's waste management and hazardous waste handling offerings to industrial customers.

Direct peers

• Adler and Allan: UK-based provider of environmental and industrial services including tank cleaning, oil spill response, and wastewater treatment. Directly comparable to Hydrotec across core service lines and target customers (oil & gas, industrial, utilities).
• Wessex Industrial Services: UK industrial cleaning, tank and vessel cleaning, and waste management specialist. Overlaps directly with Hydrotec's tank cleaning, confined space, and hazardous waste services to similar industrial customers.
• WPL Limited: UK provider of packaged wastewater treatment plants and process equipment for municipal and industrial clients. Comparable to Hydrotec in water treatment system supply, though more equipment-focused than service-led.
• Whitehouse Industrial Services: UK industrial services company providing tank cleaning, confined space entry, and industrial waste management. Directly competes with Hydrotec for similar contracts in oil & gas, chemical, and manufacturing sectors.
• Cleansing Service Group (CSG): UK provider of industrial cleaning, tank cleaning, and waste management services to oil refineries, chemical plants, and utilities. Closely comparable in service mix, customer profile, and project-based delivery model.
• Independent Water Services (IWS): UK provider of water and wastewater treatment services and equipment hire to industrial and municipal customers. Overlaps with Hydrotec's water treatment solutions, hire fleet, and on-site service delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hydrotec-industrial-services-ltd

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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