What AQUA4D does

AQUA4D (legal entity Planet Horizons Technologies SA) is a Swiss water-technology company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Sierre, Switzerland. It designs, manufactures, and sells chemical-free electromagnetic water treatment systems that modify water structure and hydration through specific resonance signals, addressing problems including limescale, corrosion, biofilm, irrigation clogging, soil salinity, and water inefficiency. The product architecture centers on the F Pro Control Unit paired with modular Treatment Units scaled from 60 l/min (TU 60G-B/C) through 360 l/min (TU 360G-B/C) up to 432 m3/h (H-A Pro 100 for pivot irrigation), serving six verticals: precision irrigation, pivot irrigation, turf irrigation, buildings, geothermal industry, and animal health.

The company sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales backed by regional offices in Switzerland, the USA (Visalia, California), and Chile (Santiago), with an additional subsidiary in Peru. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of proprietary treatment systems and a Technology as a Service (TaaS) subscription model supported by IoT-style monitoring instruments. Customer engagements are multi-year custom-quoted contracts, with a portfolio of 1,000+ installations across 43+ countries. Named customers span commercial agriculture (Gemperle Farms, Paulman Farms, Agricola Famosa), sports turf (OGC Nice, AZ Alkmaar), livestock operations (OF OZ, A.B. Gida), and industrial users (FANUC Switzerland).

AQUA4D operates with a headcount of 11–50 employees and has raised approximately CHF 4 million in June 2022 from France-based Abaque Finance to fund R&D, production scaling, and expansion into the Americas. The company is founder-controlled (co-founder Walter K. Thut), privately held, and holds IECEE and ISO 9001 certifications, alongside endorsements from the Solar Impulse Foundation, Swiss Climate Foundation, and European Commission research project participation. Its positioning emphasizes chemical-free operation, water savings of 20–50% in irrigation, and alignment with 11 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Name

AQUA4D

Legal name

Planet Horizons Technologies SA

Website

https://aqua4d.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AQUA4D is a Swiss water-technology company that designs and sells chemical-free electromagnetic water treatment systems for agriculture, buildings, animal health, and geothermal applications, with 1,000+ installations across 43+ countries and direct enterprise sales through regional offices in Switzerland, the USA, and Chile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Systems

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Filtration & Water Treatment for Irrigation (Sand/Disc/Screen, Chem Treatment) (AFAAACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation (HSAOAAAH)

Keywords

• Electromagnetic water treatment
• Precision irrigation systems
• Chemical-free water treatment
• Water infrastructure maintenance
• Agricultural water efficiency

Headquarters

HQ city

Sierre

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Systems (Hardware + Technology): Sale of proprietary AQUA4D water treatment systems including control units and treatment units. Products are sold directly to enterprise customers with installation, monitoring, and ongoing technical support services.
2. Technology as a Service (TaaS): Service-based model supported by 4.0 measurement instruments, providing ongoing water treatment services with monitoring and optimization support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AQUA4D designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary electromagnetic water treatment systems consisting of an F Pro Control Unit paired with modular Treatment Units (TU 60G-B, TU 360G-B, TU 60G-C, TU 360G-C, F-A Pro 40M, and H-A Pro 100) that modify water structure without chemicals to dissolve biofilm, prevent limescale and corrosion, manage soil salinity, and stop irrigation clogging. Offerings are bundled with a Technology as a Service (TaaS) program covering site feasibility, installation, IoT-based monitoring, agronomic consultancy, and ongoing technical support for customers in agriculture, buildings, industry, geothermal energy, and animal health.

Product overview

AQUA4D offers a modular electromagnetic water treatment technology platform that changes water structure and hydration through resonance signals. The product portfolio centers on the F Pro Control Unit (CU) as the central 'brain' paired with modular Treatment Units (TU) sized for different applications. For buildings, the TU 60G-B (3.6 m3/h) and TU 360G-B (21.6 m3/h) handle water treatment needs; for agriculture, the F-A Pro 40M serves precision/turf irrigation while the H-A Pro 100 handles high-capacity pivot irrigation (up to 432 m3/h); for animal health, the TU 60G-C and TU 360G-C units provide similar treatment capabilities. The company delivers solutions across six verticals: Precision Irrigation, Pivot Irrigation, Turf Irrigation, Buildings, Geothermal Industry, and Animal Health, all using the same core electromagnetic resonance technology with modular hardware adapted to flow requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AQUA4D F-A Pro 40M Modular electromagnetic water treatment unit for precision irrigation applications (including turf irrigation), with robust aluminum housing and IP65 protection rating. Designed for agricultural and turf customers seeking water-efficient irrigation.
• AQUA4D H-A Pro 100 High-capacity electromagnetic water treatment unit designed for center pivot irrigation systems, supporting flow rates up to 432 m3/h and pressures up to 10 bar (145 psi) for large-scale crop irrigation.
• F Pro Control Unit (CU) Central control unit ('brain') of the AQUA4D system that generates the specific electromagnetic resonance signals and continuously monitors proper system operation across all verticals.
• TU 60G-B Treatment Unit Water treatment unit for smaller buildings and houses with flow rate up to 60 l/min (3.6 m3/h per unit), designed for sustainable building applications where chemical-free scale, corrosion, and biofilm control is required.
• TU 360G-B Treatment Unit High-capacity water treatment unit for public buildings, hotels, and industrial buildings, with flow rate up to 360 l/min (21.6 m3/h per unit), delivering chemical-free scale, corrosion, and biofilm control in demanding commercial environments.
• TU 60G-C Treatment Unit Water treatment unit for small animal health facilities, designed to remove biofilm and prevent pipe blockages in livestock drinking-water systems.
• TU 360G-C Treatment Unit High-capacity treatment unit for larger barns or animal facilities, improving animal health through biofilm elimination, pipe clogging prevention, and better dissolution of medications and additives in livestock drinking water.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-30% average water savings in irrigation applications
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and moderate.

• CEO Water MandateminorOthersAQUA4D has committed to the CEO Water Mandate, demonstrating corporate commitment to sustainable water management practices.
• European Commission (Project ID: 873723)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAQUA4D participates in European Commission research projects, demonstrating technological credibility and European Union support for water innovation initiatives.
• Swiss Climate FoundationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Climate Foundation supports AQUA4D's climate-related water efficiency initiatives and technology development.
• Solar Impulse FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolar Impulse Foundation selected AQUA4D as one of 1000 efficient solutions, providing label and visibility for sustainable water technology.
• Business for NatureminorOthersAQUA4D participates in Business for Nature coalition advocating for nature-positive business practices.
• Cleantech AlpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCleantech Alps network supports AQUA4D as a clean technology company from the Valais region of Switzerland.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Major water technology provider serving industrial, commercial, and municipal customers with chemical, membrane, and monitoring solutions - broad incumbent competing for the same industrial water hygiene and process water customers as AQUA4D.
• Pentair: Global water solutions company with irrigation, residential filtration, and industrial water treatment portfolios - comparable breadth of building/irrigation water applications but uses conventional filtration and chemical technologies.
• Xylem: Large water technology provider across utility, industrial, agricultural, and commercial customers - relevant incumbent peer for AQUA4D's water infrastructure focus, particularly irrigation and industrial process water.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment incumbent offering chemical, filtration, and advanced treatment solutions across municipal, industrial, and agricultural customers - overlaps with AQUA4D's industry and building water hygiene use cases, though via conventional chemistry/filtration.

Emerging players

• Netafim: Precision irrigation and drip-irrigation specialist serving the same agricultural customers AQUA4D targets; complementary rather than head-to-head, but competes for the irrigation efficiency budget at the same farm gate.

Direct peers

• Hydropath Technology: UK-based manufacturer of electronic/induction water conditioning systems used for scale, biofilm, and algae control in buildings, industrial, and agricultural applications - directly comparable to AQUA4D's electromagnetic approach.
• Christiani Wassertechnik (Vulcan): German manufacturer of Vulcan electronic water treatment devices targeting limescale and pipe protection in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings - same chemical-free electronic treatment category as AQUA4D.
• Scalewatcher: Supplier of electronic descaling and water conditioning systems for industrial, commercial, and agricultural uses - comparable chemical-free electromagnetic/limescale control offering to AQUA4D's building and industry verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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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