AquaPhoenix

What AquaPhoenix does

AquaPhoenix Scientific is a Hanover, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer and distributor of water quality testing products, chemical feed and control equipment, and related software platforms serving industrial water treatment, food and beverage, environmental, oil and gas, education, and laboratory supply customers in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1989 and operating as a portfolio company of Incline Equity Partners, the company offers an integrated stack spanning drop-count test kits, NIST-traceable reagents, benchtop and handheld meters, containment tanks, pumps, controllers, sensors, and pre-built chemical feed panels, supplemented by the cloud-based Aliquot service reporting platform, TankScan remote tank monitoring, and Flight managed modem service.

The company's technical backbone combines proprietary testing protocols such as EndPoint ID with color-coded caps, photo references, and QR-coded training, alongside ISO 9001:2015-certified reagent and chemical manufacturing at its 192,000 sq ft climate-controlled Hanover facility, UL508A-certified panel fabrication, and integration with Allen Bradley PLCs and DCS/BAS systems via protocol conversion. Distribution agreements with Hach, CHEMetrics, Walchem, 3M, and Hygiena extend the catalog with complementary test kits, controllers, and ATP microbial testing products, while the AquaPhoenix Education division and Kemtec sub-brand supply more than 300 classroom-ready science kits under OpenSciEd-approved status. A reference deployment of more than 2,000 connected systems for an international water treatment customer illustrates the operational scale of the managed connectivity layer.

AquaPhoenix operates a sales-led, catalog-driven go-to-market with a dedicated eStore, business account applications, and quote-based enterprise pricing. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales of testing supplies, feed and control equipment, custom panels, reagents, and education kits, with a growing recurring component from Aliquot software subscriptions and Flight managed connectivity services. Distribution is supported by an inside sales team, worldwide representatives, and dropshipping services for distributors; same- or next-day shipping, no minimum order requirements, and free private labeling are positioned as differentiators across customer segments.

Name

AquaPhoenix

Legal name

AquaPhoenix Scientific

Website

https://aquaphoenixsci.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AquaPhoenix Scientific manufactures water quality test kits, reagents, chemical feed and control equipment, and software platforms (Aliquot, Flight, TankScan) for industrial water treatment, food and beverage, environmental, oil and gas, education, and laboratory customers worldwide, operating as an Incline Equity Partners portfolio company from Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Treatment Equipment & Reagents

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics) (EUANAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Water Testing & Chemical Balancing (HSAIALAB), Pool & Spa Chemicals (Chlorination, pH Control, Algaecides) (CRAJAKAL)

Keywords

• Water testing supplies
• Chemical feed equipment
• Water quality monitoring
• Reagent manufacturing
• Industrial water treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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. Testing Products and Supplies: Sale of water testing kits, reagents, standards, lab supplies, benchtop/handheld meters, and custom test kits. Products are NIST-traceable and ACS grade, with same- or next-day shipping for in-stock items.
2. Feed and Control Equipment: Sale of containment tanks, controllers, pumps, sensors, probes, panels and pre-built systems for chemical feed and water treatment control applications.
3. Software Subscriptions (Aliquot): Cloud-based service reporting and water management software platform offered on subscription basis with features for scheduling, reporting, and inventory management.
4. Managed Connectivity Services (Flight): Fully managed modem service with hardware, multi-carrier connectivity, monitoring, and support. Offered as tiered service plans.
5. Chemical and Reagent Manufacturing: Manufacturing of buffers, titrants, indicators, standards, and reagents with private labeling capabilities. ACS grade materials with NIST traceability and Certificate of Analysis documentation.
6. Custom Panel Fabrication: Design and manufacture of custom chemical feed and control panels, skid-mounted systems, with UL508A certified electrical panel fabrication.
7. Education Kits: Custom and premade science education kits for K-12 and higher education, including OpenSciEd certified kits and Kemtec product line.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AquaPhoenix manufactures and distributes water quality testing supplies (test kits, reagents, standards, meters, lab supplies), chemical feed and control equipment (tanks, pumps, controllers, sensors, custom panels), and software platforms (Aliquot, Flight, TankScan) for industrial water treatment, food and beverage, environmental, oil and gas, and laboratory customers. It also produces custom and premade science education kits through its AquaPhoenix Education and Kemtec brands. In-house chemical/reagent manufacturing, private labeling, custom panel fabrication, and integration services are delivered from its ISO 9001:2015 certified Hanover, PA facility.

Product overview

AquaPhoenix Scientific is a comprehensive water and chemical management solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of products, software platforms, and services. The core offerings span four main categories: (1) Testing Supplies including test kits, reagents, meters, and lab supplies for water quality analysis; (2) Chemical Feed & Control Equipment including tanks, pumps, controllers, sensors, and pre-built panel systems; (3) Software & Technology platforms including Aliquot (cloud-based service reporting), TankScan (remote tank monitoring), and Flight (modem management); and (4) Education Kits through the AquaPhoenix Education division and Kemtec brand. Manufacturing capabilities include private label chemicals, reagent manufacturing, and custom panel fabrication at the Hanover, PA facility. The company also offers training through AquaPhoenix Academy, custom solutions, and integration services. Following the 2025 acquisition of La-Mar-Ka, the company expanded its chemical distribution and inventory management capabilities through the LaMarKa brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AquaPhoenix Education: Brand focused on creating custom education kits and supplying premade classroom-ready education kits for science curriculum.
• Kemtec
• TankScan
• Aliquot
• Flight
• EndPoint ID
• LaMarKa

Products and services

• Aliquot Cloud-based service reporting platform for water treatment professionals that streamlines scheduling, data capture, reporting, and inventory management with offline mode capability on iOS and Android.
• TankScan Remote tank level monitoring system with cellular or Ethernet connectivity, wireless flexibility, and Asset Intelligence Platform (AIP) cloud-based dashboard for real-time fluid level monitoring across multiple tanks and sites.
• Flight Fully managed modem service combining industrial hardware, multi-carrier cellular connectivity, proactive monitoring, and expert support for cellular-enabled water treatment devices.
• Water Testing Supplies Complete range of water quality testing products including test kits, reagents, benchtop/handheld meters, and lab supplies for industrial, environmental, and food & beverage applications.
• Chemical Feed & Control Equipment Equipment for managing water treatment including containment tanks, pumps, controllers, sensors, and pre-built panel systems for chemical delivery and monitoring.
• Kemtec Education Kits Classroom-ready science education kits covering art, biology, chemistry, forensics, and physics for K-12, higher education, and home school markets.
• OpenSciEd Certified Kits OpenSciEd certified education kits that meet specific requirements for OpenSciEd investigations, available with exclusive special pricing for schools and districts.
• Custom Test Kits Tailored test kit development allowing customers to select specific reagents, components, and packaging for unique testing applications with private labeling options.
• Private Label Chemical Manufacturing Private label chemical manufacturing with custom labeling, packaging options, and no minimum quantity requirements at no additional cost.
• Chemical & Reagent Manufacturing In-house chemical and reagent manufacturing including buffers, indicators, titrants, and standards with ACS Grade materials and NIST-traceability.
• Panel Fabrication Custom chemical feed and control panel fabrication including standard and custom designs with pumps, sensors, controllers, UL508A certified electrical panels, and AutoCAD drawings.
• LaMarKa Chemical Distribution & Inventory Management Chemical distribution and inventory management services including integrated supply, custom-blended chemicals, tailored packaging, and scalable inventory systems.
• Dropshipping & Fulfillment Services Full fulfillment and dropshipping services for distributors with limited storage, shipping orders directly to distributor customers from AquaPhoenix facility.
• AquaPhoenix Education Custom Curriculum Kits Custom curriculum-aligned science education kits for K-12 and higher education classrooms, built to specification in quantities from 1 to 100,000+ units.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 62% savings over leading brand for ozone testing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La-Mar-Ka, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2025Family-owned chemical supplier founded in 1972, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Combined with AquaPhoenix Scientific to expand chemical distribution capabilities and positions both organizations for continued growth.
• HachminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner providing water testing equipment including DR900 handheld meters, DR4900 Lab Spectrophotometer, and related products through AquaPhoenix catalog.
• CHEMetricsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for CHEMetrics brand testing products including CHEMets ampoules, Vacu-vials, and associated test kits for dissolved oxygen, ozone, and other parameters.
• WalchemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Walchem controllers, EH-E series equipment, and Intuition 9 controllers used in water treatment applications.
• 3MminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized 3M distributor providing ATP test kits and microbial testing products for cleaning and sanitation verification applications.
• HygienaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Hygiena ATP testing kits used in bacteria and microbial surface testing for food and beverage, cleaning verification applications.
• OpenSciEdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved Partner for OpenSciEd providing OpenSciEd Certified education kits that have been checked for quality to meet specific needs of OpenSciEd investigations. Exclusive special pricing available for schools and districts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hach: Hach (a Danaher subsidiary) is the dominant global brand in industrial water testing kits, reagents, spectrophotometers, and online instrumentation. Highly comparable to AquaPhoenix's core test-kit, reagent, and benchtop/handheld meter lines, but with substantially broader R&D, global service, and direct sales reach.
• Xylem Analytics: Xylem (parent of WTW, SI Analytics, OI Analytical, ebro, and YSI) is a global incumbent in water analytics, online instrumentation, and laboratory meters. Overlaps with AquaPhoenix in meters, sensors, and reagent-based water testing at much larger scale.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific:

Direct peers

• LaMotte Company: LaMotte is a family-owned US manufacturer of water testing kits, reagents, and instruments serving industrial water, environmental, and education markets — a near-direct mid-market peer to AquaPhoenix across product lines and customer verticals.
• CHEMetrics: CHEMetrics manufactures self-filling ampoule and vacuum-vial water test kits (CHEMets, Vacu-vials) for industrial and environmental water analysis. Directly comparable on consumable test kits and reagents, and actually a distribution partner of AquaPhoenix.
• Palintest: Palintest (a Halma company) manufactures portable water testing kits and photometers for drinking water, pool/spa, and industrial applications. Closely comparable on product format (kit + reagent + handheld meter) and verticals served.
• Tintometer (Lovibond Water Testing): Tintometer/Lovibond manufactures colorimetric water testing kits, reagents, and pool/spa testing products globally. Direct competitor to AquaPhoenix in industrial water, pool/spa, and laboratory reagent markets.
• Hanna Instruments: Hanna Instruments manufactures handheld and benchtop meters, electrodes, and chemical test kits for water quality across industrial, aquaculture, and pool/spa applications. Comparable across meters, reagents, and chemical feed instrumentation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/aquaphoenixsci
• Facebookfacebook.com/AquaPhoenixScientific
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aquaphoenix-scientific

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

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

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