NEXOM

What NEXOM does

NEXOM is a Winnipeg-based wastewater treatment technology company founded in 1997 and operating as a portfolio company of Axius Water. The company designs and supplies compact, chemical-free nutrient removal and ammonia treatment systems specifically engineered for cold and near-freezing climate conditions, addressing a long-standing operational gap in northern municipal wastewater infrastructure. Its product portfolio is anchored by two systems: the SAGR (Submerged Attached Growth Reactor) post-lagoon nitrification platform, which a July 2025 redesign reduced in physical footprint by 35-65% while lowering capital costs, and the Cyclor Turbo system, originally patented by Suez SA and deployed by NEXOM under license. The Cyclor Turbo platform was validated in April 2026 with the opening of North America's first full-scale demonstration facility in East St. Paul, Manitoba, developed in partnership with Suez SA and engineering consultancy Stantec.

NEXOM generates revenue primarily through one-time capital equipment sales of its proprietary treatment systems to municipal and government clients, supplemented by a technology licensing arrangement with Suez SA for Cyclor Turbo deployments in North America. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting municipal governments, supported by demonstration projects that serve as proof points and by consulting partnerships with firms such as Stantec. The company has expanded its capabilities through two acquisitions: Blue Water Technologies (2016) and Environmental Dynamics International (2020), both executed under the Axius Water corporate umbrella.

The company is led by founder and CEO Martin Hildebrand and operates across two principal geographies, Canada (Manitoba) and the United States (Iowa), with 101-250 employees. Customers to date include the municipalities of East St. Paul, Blue Grass, and Winkler, all of which are deploying NEXOM's systems for cold-climate ammonia and nutrient removal applications.

Name

NEXOM

Legal name

Nexom

Website

https://nexom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NEXOM is a Winnipeg-based wastewater treatment technology company, founded in 1997 and owned by Axius Water, that supplies compact, chemical-free nutrient removal and ammonia treatment systems designed for cold-climate municipal applications across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wastewater Treatment Systems

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Advanced/Nutrient Removal (BNR/ENR: N, P) (EUANADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Decentralized/Package Wastewater Systems (Small/Remote) (EUANADAE)

Keywords

• Wastewater treatment systems
• Ammonia removal technology
• Cold climate treatment
• Nutrient removal systems
• Municipal water infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wastewater Treatment Systems: Sale of proprietary wastewater treatment systems including SAGR and Cyclor Turbo systems. Revenue generated from capital equipment sales for municipal wastewater ammonia treatment with lower capital costs and reduced footprint compared to alternatives.
2. Technology Licensing: Nexom operates as a licensed partner for the Cyclor Turbo technology originally patented by Suez SA, suggesting a technology licensing and co-development revenue model.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

NEXOM designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial clients. Its product line centers on the Cyclor Turbo compact, chemical-free nutrient removal system and the SAGR (Submerged Attached Growth Reactor) post-lagoon nitrification system for ammonia treatment, both engineered for high performance in cold and near-freezing climates with a reduced physical footprint and lower capital costs than competing approaches.

Product overview

NEXOM offers a focused portfolio of wastewater treatment products. The flagship Cyclor Turbo technology provides compact, chemical-free nutrient removal designed for colder climates, while the SAGR (Submerged Attached Growth Reactor) system addresses post-lagoon nitrification for ammonia treatment. These products serve municipal and industrial wastewater treatment applications, with the company operating as part of the Axius Water corporate group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAGR (Submerged Attached Growth Reactor): Post-lagoon nitrification system for wastewater ammonia treatment, now redesigned with 35-65% smaller footprint
• Cyclor Turbo

Products and services

• Cyclor Turbo Wastewater Treatment System Full-scale, compact, chemical-free wastewater treatment system for nutrient removal, specifically engineered for cold and near-freezing climate performance. Licensed from Suez SA and deployed as a flagship NEXOM offering for municipal wastewater upgrades.
• SAGR (Submerged Attached Growth Reactor) System Post-lagoon nitrification system for wastewater ammonia treatment. The redesigned version delivers significantly smaller footprint and lower capital cost while maintaining treatment performance in cold climates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 to 65 percent reduction in physical footprint for redesigned SAGR system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Suez SAcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 April 2026French industrial giant Suez SA holds the original patent for Cyclor Turbo wastewater treatment technology. Nexom operates as a licensed partner for the technology, collaborating on the North American deployment of the Cyclor Turbo system, including the first full-scale demonstration facility in East St. Paul.
• StanteccoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm Stantec is a key collaboration partner in the Cyclor Turbo demonstration project in East St. Paul, providing engineering consulting expertise for the sustainable wastewater upgrade evaluation initiative.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Stantec: Global engineering consultancy active in municipal water/wastewater design. Not a competitor, but a key channel partner (consulting engineer of record for NEXOM's Cyclor Turbo demonstration) shaping specification decisions for municipal buyers.
• Axius Water: Parent platform of NEXOM and acquirer of complementary water-technology businesses (Blue Water Technologies, Environmental Dynamics International). Most relevant as a strategic/financial parent and as an indicator of M&A direction.

Broad incumbents

• Suez SA: French water and wastewater major and original patent holder of the Cyclor Turbo technology that NEXOM licenses. Suez is the broader incumbent whose IP underpins NEXOM's flagship product line and is the most strategically relevant peer.
• Xylem: Global water technology company (now including Evoqua) offering treatment systems, biological processes, and decentralized solutions for municipal and industrial customers. Directly comparable in municipal wastewater and nutrient removal.
• Veolia: Global water and wastewater treatment major offering full-scope municipal and industrial solutions, including nutrient removal systems. Overlaps with NEXOM in municipal wastewater and represents a broad-competitor threat in RFPs.

Direct peers

• Ovivo: Canadian-headquartered pure-play water and wastewater treatment equipment supplier serving municipal and industrial customers with biological and filtration solutions. Closest direct peer by geography, customer base, and product scope.
• Aqua-Aerobic Systems: U.S.-based manufacturer of biological wastewater treatment and nutrient removal systems for municipal markets, including cold-climate applications. Direct competitor in the BNR/ammonia removal niche NEXOM targets.
• BioMicrobics: Specialist in decentralized, packaged wastewater treatment systems (e.g., fixed-film biological processes) for small communities and decentralized applications. Comparable niche-focused competitor in compact treatment.
• Fluence Corporation: Provider of decentralized packaged and modular wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial clients globally. Directly comparable on the 'compact, packaged wastewater' dimension of NEXOM's offering.

Emerging players

• AdEdge Water Technologies: U.S.-based emerging player focused on specialized water and wastewater treatment (including nutrient removal and decentralized systems). Comparable as a niche challenger competing for similar municipal RFPs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nexomwastewater
• Facebookfacebook.com/nexomwastewater
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nexom

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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