From the Ground Up: skyVac’s Vision for Safer, Smarter Facilities Management
Our Managing Director, Kate Hill, was recently featured in an exclusive interview with FM Director Magazine. As a company, we’re proud of how far skyVac has come, growing from our beginnings in the UK to becoming a trusted name in facilities management in 34 countries. Kate’s conversation with FM Director offers insight into how we’re changing high-level cleaning and inspection, and why our mission is about more than just equipment. It’s about raising the bar for our entire industry.
Designing for Outcomes, Not Just Specifications
At skyVac, our focus is on delivering results that matter. As Kate puts it, “Anyone can quote you a wattage or an airflow figure. What matters is whether the job gets done safely, quickly and to a standard the FM team can stand behind.”
We’ve spent nearly two decades refining our systems so that facilities teams can clean and inspect at height safely, efficiently, and without disruption. Our technology allows high-level work to be completed from the ground, which significantly reduces both cost and risk. From gutter vacuums to ATEX-rated inspection cameras, our solutions are trusted by leading names such as Mitie, OCS, the NHS, the National Trust, and many more.
Listening, Innovating, and Growing Globally
Kate’s leadership style is about balancing the big picture with attention to detail. She says, “After nearly twenty years in this market, the worst thing a leader can do is lose touch with what’s happening on the ground.”
This mindset has led to our expansion into roof cleaning, internal high-level cleaning, and specialised equipment for hazardous environments. But our growth story is about far more than developing innovative products. At its heart, it is a story of people, partnerships, and a shared commitment to excellence. Our team is passionate about our work, while our network of distributors across 34 different countries keeps us closely connected to the evolving needs of facilities managers worldwide.
Addressing Today’s FM Challenges
As Kate points out, “The right equipment does not just cut cost. It cuts risk, downtime, and removes the need for high-risk working at height altogether.”
By enabling high-level cleaning while buildings remain operational, and by introducing battery-powered and smart inspection systems, we are helping FM teams rethink what is possible.
A Vision for the Future: Raising the Bar in FM
Looking ahead, our ambition is to be the first name facilities managers think of when faced with a high-level challenge, both in the UK and internationally. Kate’s vision is clear: “We want to help shift the FM sector, globally, away from the assumption that high-level work has to mean high-risk work.”
We are committed to continued innovation, expanding our training and accreditation programs, and engaging with partners through global platforms like Interclean. Ultimately, our goal is not just to provide equipment but to help set a new standard for safe, efficient, and effective facilities management.
Read the Full Interview
To dive deeper into Kate’s insights and learn more about skyVac’s journey, you can read the full interview in FM Director magazine.
