BIO-UV Group

Name

BIO-UV Group

Legal name

BIO-UV Group

Website

https://bio-uv.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Chemical Manufacturing (325), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Water Supply (4941), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Disinfection & Oxidation (Chlorine/Chloramine, UV, Ozone, AOP) (EUANABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disinfection & Pathogen Control (UV/Chlorine/Ozone) (EUANADAI), Biocides & Disinfection Chemicals (Non-Agricultural) (IMAEAJAL), Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAC), Cooling Water Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAE), Disinfection & Remedial Works (Chlorination, Thermal, Shock Treatments) (BPABAJAF), UV Water Purification Systems (Residential) (CRAJAJAJ)

Keywords

• UV water treatment
• Ballast water treatment
• Wastewater reuse systems
• Ozone disinfection systems
• Salt electrolysis chlorination

Headquarters

HQ city

Lunel

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Equipment Sales: BIO-UV Group designs, manufactures, and markets water treatment and disinfection systems (UV reactors, ozone generators, salt electrolysis units, ballast water treatment systems) sold as hardware products. Revenue is generated from one-time equipment sales across multiple product ranges. The company also sells or rents the CUBIQ system as a modular unit.
2. Professional Services (Commissioning, Maintenance, Engineering): The company provides commissioning, installation, maintenance, and engineering solutions services. Commissioning ensures regulatory compliance and optimal performance. Maintenance includes inspection, diagnosis, cleaning, part replacement, calibration, and updates. Engineering solutions provide bespoke water treatment project design. These services generate recurring service revenue.
3. Service Contracts and After-Sales Support: BIO-UV Group offers annual maintenance contracts, spare parts supply, warranty claims handling, and technical support. The company states training and ongoing technical support as part of its service offering, suggesting recurring service contract revenue from after-sales support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BIO-UV Group designs, manufactures, and markets chemical-free water treatment and disinfection equipment based on four proprietary technology platforms: ultraviolet (UV-C) at 254 nm, ozone (O3), salt electrolysis, and Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) combining ozone and UV-C. The company sells UV reactors, ozone generators, salt electrolysis chlorinators, and ballast water treatment systems (BIO-SEA) covering municipal drinking water, ballast water management, wastewater reuse, aquaculture, industrial process water, and pool/spa applications, supported by commissioning, maintenance, and engineering services from facilities in France (Lunel, Muret) and the UK (Glasgow).

Product overview

BIO-UV Group designs, manufactures, and markets chemical-free water treatment and disinfection solutions using four core technology platforms: Ultraviolet (UV-C), Ozone (O3), Salt Electrolysis, and Advanced Oxidation (AOP). The product portfolio is organized around the core UV DW system for drinking water treatment and the CUBIQ REUSE solution for wastewater recycling, supported by the triogen sub-brand (acquired 2019) covering SMP, SMPVC, and PPO3 product lines for aquaculture, aquariums, and industrial applications, and the BIO-SEA sub-brand for IMO D-2 and USCG-certified ballast water treatment across L, B, and M series with flow rates from 13 to 2100 m3/h. The AKERON brand (acquired 2021) serves the French residential pool market via salt electrolysis. Additional subsidiaries include CORELEC in Muret and triogen Limited in Glasgow. The company operates ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facilities and provides engineering, commissioning, and maintenance services alongside its product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIO-SEA: Ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) certified by IMO and USCG for maritime applications
• triogen
• AKERON

Products and services

• UV DW (Drinking Water) Range UV DW (Drinking Water) range designed for high-quality fresh water treatment (80–98% UVT) using low-pressure high-efficiency amalgam lamps in a stainless steel reactor, suitable for cold, ambient, or hot water applications. Certified under ACS UV, ÖNORM, WRAS, and KIWA-UK for municipal drinking water, point-of-use, and point-of-entry applications.
• CUBIQ Plug-and-Play REUSE System A containerized, compact, and mobile solution for treated wastewater reuse (REUT). Equipped with filter, pump, and UV reactor on a 1 m² footprint. Delivers Class A or B water for irrigation, street cleaning, and truck filling. Available for purchase or rental to professionals and municipalities.
• UV Integra Range UV Integra range for seawater treatment (85–98% UVT) with electropolished stainless steel reactor and medium-pressure lamps, suitable for onshore and offshore installations including aquaculture, maritime, and industrial applications with NVI certification for aquaculture.
• BIO-SEA L - Low Flow Ballast Water Treatment System Ultra-compact BIO-SEA L UV ballast water treatment system for low flow rates 13–120 m³/h. Available in SKID, Split SKID, and Modular versions. IMO D-2 and USCG type-approved for maritime compliance.
• BIO-SEA B - Standard Ballast Water Treatment System BIO-SEA B Standard UV ballast water treatment system for flow rates 100–500 m³/h with one lamp per reactor design. Available in SKID and Modular versions. IMO D-2 and USCG type-approved; installed on five Chantiers de l'Atlantique cruise ships and MSC, Ritz Carlton cruise vessels.
• BIO-SEA M - Multi-Lamp Ballast Water Treatment System BIO-SEA M Multi-Lamp UV ballast water treatment system for flow rates over 500 m³/h up to 2,100 m³/h. Available in modular and SKID-mounted versions. IMO D-2 and USCG type-approved.
• triogen SMP Ozone/UV Range triogen SMP range for medium-quality seawater (50–98% UVT) treatment with electropolished stainless steel reactor and medium-pressure lamps for cold, temperate, or hot applications up to 100°C. Used in aquariums, ocean parks, and commercial pools. Includes integrated UV sensor for continuous monitoring.
• triogen SMPVC UV System UV medium-pressure system with uPVC reactor body and internal titanium coating, designed as an economical corrosion-resistant solution for aquariums and seawater applications.
• triogen PPO3 Ozone Generation System Ozone generation system for industrial water treatment applications, part of the triogen sub-brand portfolio covering ozone, UV, and advanced oxidation processes.
• UV TTPE AM TS Seawater System High-density low-pressure amalgam lamp system for seawater treatment (70–98% UVT) with HDPE reactor providing extreme corrosion resistance and 13,000–16,000 hour lamp life. NVI certified for aquaculture and industrial applications.
• UV TTPE HO High-Output Seawater System High Output low-pressure lamp system for seawater (70–98% UVT) with HDPE reactor, featuring compact design and 12,000–13,000 hour lamp life for aquaculture and industrial applications.
• UV RW Range UV RW range for low-quality fresh water treatment (50–85% UVT) with stainless steel reactor and low-pressure amalgam lamps, featuring automatic cleaning and up to 16,000 hour lamp life. Used in tertiary wastewater disinfection, aquaculture, and irrigation reuse.
• UV MPL SD (Super Duplex) High-Transmittance Salt Water System Super Duplex reactor for highly transmittant salt water (90–98% UVT) with medium-pressure lamps for cold, temperate, or tropical waters. Inline hydraulic connection with no pressure loss. Built-in UV, temperature, and flow sensors. Supports high-pressure applications up to 1,200 m³/h.
• Salt Electrolysis (AKERON) Chlorination Systems Salt electrolysis technology converting dissolved salt into active self-generating chlorine via titanium electrodes under electric current. Natural cycle with chlorine reverting to salt under UV rays. No external chlorine supply needed. French residential pool market leader via AKERON brand acquisition in 2021.
• Ozone (O3) Disinfection Technology Ozone generation technology with virucidal, germicidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal properties for commercial pools, aquariums, aquaculture, and industrial water treatment. No chemical residue and effective for surface and water disinfection.
• AOP (Advanced Oxidation Process) Systems Advanced Oxidation Process combining ozone and UV-C to generate hydroxyl radicals (•OH), which are extremely reactive with very short lifespan. Provides triple-action disinfection (UV + ozone + hydroxyl radicals) eliminating chloramine precursors and organic residues. No chemical residue. Used in commercial pools, water parks, and high-sanitation environments.
• Engineering Solutions, Commissioning, and Maintenance Services Professional services covering bespoke engineering solutions design, on-site commissioning to ensure regulatory compliance and optimal performance, and ongoing maintenance contracts (inspection, diagnosis, cleaning, part replacement, calibration, and updates) provided directly by BIO-UV Group and a network of trained partners, integrators, and technical service providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.6 billion m³ of water treated by installed systems over three years
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicroWISEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026BIO-UV Group announced a strategic partnership with water-monitoring specialist MicroWISE to develop integrated ballast water treatment and verification solutions for ports. The collaboration combines BIO-UV's BIO-SEA UV treatment technology with MicroWISE's real-time organism detection and quantification capabilities. The partnership addresses persistent non-compliance with the D-2 discharge standard revealed by port-state control inspections. Both companies will continue validation work throughout 2026, with integrated treatment and verification technologies expected to play an increasingly central role in compliance management as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
• Chantiers de l'AtlantiquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term shipbuilding partnership with Chantiers de l'Atlantique (Saint-Nazaire, France) for the supply of BIO-SEA ballast water treatment systems. Successfully completed a five-ship cruise programme, with all vessels fitted with BIO-SEA B-Series systems treating 250 m³/h. The partnership is highlighted as a reference for the cruise segment and confirms sustained confidence in UV-based water treatment technology from the maritime industry.
• S.NapaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerS.Napa is a Thai integrator with over 60 years of experience in water and environmental solutions. They integrated BIO-UV Group's systems into The Forestias project — a major mixed-use real estate development in Bangkok, Thailand. S.Napa selected BIO-UV for its WELL certification-compliant water treatment requirements.
• Les EcoruchesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Les Ecoruches, an environmental organization. BIO-UV Group installed two hives of Occitan black bees (120,000 bees — an endangered species) at the Lunel site in 2024 as part of biodiversity protection initiatives. Harvest of 150 jars of honey redistributed to employees annually.
• Aqua-Valley Water Centre (Pôle Eau)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIO-UV Group is a partner member of Aqua-Valley, the Montpellier-based competitiveness cluster bringing together water sector stakeholders in Occitanie. The cluster supports members through innovation project stages and provides access to a broad network of players and positioning support.
• BEMA (Ballast Water Equipment Manufacturers Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIO-SEA by BIO-UV Group is a member of BEMA, an international organization that unites manufacturers of ballast water treatment systems. BEMA's objective is to represent and defend the common interests of the ballast water treatment industry, promoting transparency, exchange, and innovation around protecting marine ecosystems.
• ATEO (Climate Consulting)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerATEO consulting firm supported BIO-UV Group in conducting its first comprehensive carbon assessment (scopes 1, 2, and 3) in 2024. This assessment enables the company to measure its environmental impact and set ambitious reduction targets.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Halma plc: UK-listed group of safety, environmental, and analytical technology businesses, several of which compete in water quality and UV disinfection (e.g., Hanovia, Berson). Closest listed European small-mid cap analogue given UK domicile, multi-brand water portfolio, and exposure to similar drinking water and aquaculture end markets.
• Xylem: Global water technology leader (NYSE: XYL) offering a broad portfolio that includes Wedeco UV disinfection and a full suite of pumps, treatment, and metering solutions. Competes with BIO-UV Group across municipal drinking water, wastewater reuse, and industrial water segments, but at vastly greater scale and with bundled service capabilities.
• Veolia Environnement: World-leading water utility and treatment operator with proprietary water treatment technologies and service contracts across municipal and industrial customers. Overlaps with BIO-UV in municipal drinking water and wastewater reuse applications, but at a vastly larger scale and with full-service delivery rather than discrete equipment sales.
• Evoqua Water Technologies (now part of Xylem): Pre-acquisition standalone peer in municipal and industrial water treatment (now part of Xylem); continues to compete with BIO-UV's product portfolio across municipal drinking water, wastewater reuse, and industrial process water applications, particularly in the Americas.
• Calgon Carbon (Kuraray): Global leader in activated carbon and UV water treatment (part of Japan's Kuraray). Competes with BIO-UV in municipal and industrial water treatment where chemical-free vs. adsorption-based disinfection choices are made.

Direct peers

• Alfa Laval: Swedish industrial group whose PureBallast UV-based ballast water treatment system is IMO and USCG type-approved and one of BIO-UV Group's principal direct competitors in the maritime BWTS market. Both companies target cruise, merchant, and offshore newbuilds and refits.
• Trojan Technologies: UV water treatment specialist (part of Danaher's Water Quality platform) with a comparable product range across municipal drinking water, wastewater reuse, and industrial water. Most direct technology competitor to BIO-UV's UV DW and UV RW product families.
• Wärtsilä: Finnish marine technology group offering the Aquarius UV ballast water management system alongside a much broader marine engines and lifecycle services portfolio. Directly competes with BIO-SEA for IMO/USCG-compliant BWTS in the maritime segment.
• Atlantium Technologies: Israel-based UV disinfection specialist focused on industrial, food & beverage, and aquaculture water treatment using medium-pressure UV. Competes head-to-head with BIO-UV's UV Integra, triogen, and BIO-SEA product lines in industrial and aquaculture segments.
• De Nora: Italian-listed electrochemical and water treatment technology company offering electrodes and disinfection systems for municipal and industrial water. Adjacent competitor to BIO-UV's AKERON salt electrolysis and BIO-SEA UV systems, particularly in industrial process water.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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