Craftex

What Craftex does

Craftex Cleaning Systems Limited is a privately held UK commercial cleaning equipment supplier founded in 1980 and headquartered in Martock, Somerset. The company sells a broad portfolio of cleaning machines and consumables — including scrubber driers, sweepers, vacuum cleaners, single-disk rotaries, pressure washers, steam cleaners, carpet and upholstery cleaners, window and escalator cleaning systems, and chemical products — alongside newer categories in robotics, chemical-free cleaning, and foam-technology cleaning. Its flagship offering, "Clean 360," is positioned as an integrated total-cleaning-system methodology for facilities management professionals who manage complex multi-site contracts.

The company serves enterprise B2B customers across healthcare (NHS), hospitality (IHG, Foster), transportation (Northern, Go Ahead), education (Exeter), and facilities services (Mitie), evidenced through its published case studies and trusted-client logos. Distribution is conducted via a UK-domestic, consultative direct-sales motion, with [email protected] and phone (01935 842509) as primary contact channels, and an e-commerce-enabled website for product browsing.

Craftex operates with a headcount of 1-10 employees, has no disclosed funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no M&A or partnership activity on record. The company is led by Managing Director Jason Tallamy, who also serves as the named signatory for the firm's Supplier Code of Conduct and Data Subject Access Request policies. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, recurring consumables/chemicals, and associated service and maintenance contracts on quote-based, multi-year commercial terms; no revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Craftex

Legal name

Craftex Cleaning Systems Limited

Website

https://craftexclean.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Craftex Cleaning Systems Limited, founded 1980 and based in Martock, UK, supplies commercial cleaning equipment, robotics, and chemicals to facilities management professionals managing complex enterprise contracts across healthcare, hospitality, transportation, and education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing (339994)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Care Tools & Consumables (Sponges, Wipes, Brushes, Gloves, Mop Refills) (CRADAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG)

Keywords

• Commercial cleaning equipment
• Facility maintenance solutions
• Janitorial cleaning systems
• Industrial cleaning machinery
• Floor care equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Martock

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Cleaning Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial cleaning equipment and systems including vacuum cleaners, scrubber driers, sweepers, pressure washers, and specialized cleaning machinery to facilities management professionals.
2. Chemical and Consumable Products: Sale of chemical products, cleaning solutions, and consumables that complement the cleaning equipment portfolio.
3. Service and Maintenance: Services related to the supply and maintenance of cleaning equipment, as indicated by the terms and conditions referencing services and installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Craftex supplies commercial cleaning systems, equipment, machinery, robotics, and chemical products to facilities management professionals managing complex contracts. Its portfolio spans vacuum cleaners, scrubber driers, sweepers, pressure washers, carpet and upholstery cleaners, single disk rotaries, steam cleaners, window and escalator cleaning equipment, plus proprietary Clean 360 integrated cleaning solutions, chemical-free and foam-based cleaning technologies.

Product overview

Craftex is a commercial cleaning systems provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of cleaning equipment, solutions, and systems for facilities management professionals managing complex contracts. Founded in 1980, the company provides TOTAL CLEANING SYSTEMS through multiple product categories including Chemical Free Cleaning, Robotics, Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners, Vacuum Cleaners, Single Disk Rotaries, Scrubber Driers, Sweepers, Steam Cleaners, Foam Technology Cleaning, Janitors Cleaning Solutions, Pressure Washers, Window Cleaning, Escalator Cleaning, and Chemical Products. The flagship integrated offering is Clean 360, which serves as the company's comprehensive approach to delivering cleaning solutions without overcomplicating the offer. The products span from manual equipment to robotic systems, addressing various cleaning needs across commercial and industrial facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clean 360: A comprehensive cleaning solution and service offering under the Craftex brand.

Products and services

• Chemical Free Cleaning
• Robotics
• Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners
• Vacuum Cleaners
• Single Disk Rotaries
• Scrubber Driers
• Sweepers
• Steam Cleaners
• Foam Technology Cleaning
• Janitors Cleaning Solutions
• Pressure Washers
• Window Cleaning
• Escalator Cleaning
• Chemical Products
• Clean 360

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting facilities management professionals to win new and retain existing business

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions selling chemicals and service programs to enterprise customers including healthcare and hospitality; larger scale but overlapping end markets with Craftex.
• Diversey: Global hygiene and cleaning solutions provider combining chemicals, equipment, and services for institutional and facilities management customers; broader portfolio but overlapping enterprise buyer base.
• Makita: Japanese power tools and cleaning equipment manufacturer with UK presence; offers commercial vacuums and pressure washers that compete with Craftex's equipment range though across a much broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Tennant Company: US-based manufacturer of commercial floor cleaning equipment including scrubbers, sweepers, and robotic cleaners; directly comparable to Craftex's equipment and robotics offerings.
• Nilfisk: Danish manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment including scrubbers, vacuums, and high-pressure washers serving facilities management customers globally.
• Numatic International: UK-based manufacturer of commercial vacuums and cleaning equipment under the Henry and Numatic brands; competes with Craftex in the same UK facilities management channel.
• Hako: German manufacturer of municipal and commercial cleaning machines including scrubber driers, sweepers, and vacuum trucks; comparable to Craftex's mid- to heavy-duty cleaning equipment.
• Kärcher: German global leader in cleaning equipment including pressure washers, vacuums, scrubber driers, and sweepers. Directly comparable to Craftex across the full commercial cleaning equipment portfolio.

Emerging players

• ICE Cobotics: Provider of autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots deployed through a Robots-as-a-Service model; directly comparable to Craftex's robotics product category and forward automation positioning.
• SoftBank Robotics (Whiz): Commercial autonomous vacuum sweeper offered to facilities management customers; overlapping with Craftex's robotics product line and enterprise GTM motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/craftexclean

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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