Centrisys Corporation
Centrisys Corporation is a US-based, privately-held manufacturer of decanter centrifuges and biosolids process technologies serving municipal wastewater utilities, agricultural operations, and industrial customers across more than ten vertical markets globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersKenosha, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Centrisys Corporation does
Centrisys Corporation, founded in 1987 by Michael Kopper and headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, designs and manufactures decanter centrifuge systems for solid-liquid separation across municipal, agricultural, and industrial applications. The company's core product line is the CS Series dewatering centrifuges (CS6-4 through CS44-4), complemented by the patented THK Series sludge thickener, the CD Series vertical cuttings dryer for oil and gas, and the DLT Series low-temperature belt dryer introduced in 2021. Centrisys holds proprietary intellectual property in the ROTODIFF hydraulic scroll drive, which eliminates traditional gearboxes and integrates a Centrifuge Energy Recovery System (CERS). Through its 2014-formed wholly-owned subsidiary CNP – Technology Water and Biosolids Corporation, the company holds exclusive North American distribution rights for PONDUS thermal hydrolysis and MagPrex struvite management, plus worldwide licensing for CalPrex pre-digestion phosphorus recovery, enabling it to sell integrated equipment-plus-process solutions to wastewater utilities facing biosolids and nutrient management mandates.
The company operates a direct enterprise sales model through a field sales force and regional service centers — Kenosha HQ (130,000 sq. ft.), Houston (opened 2023), Stockton, and Benicia in the US, plus international partners in Germany, Spain, China (joint venture with Chengdu Tianbao), Brazil, Argentina, Singapore, and the UAE. Revenue is generated through five streams: capital equipment sales, service/repair/retrofit contracts, spare parts distribution (with over $9M in stocked parts), short-term centrifuge rentals, and biosolids process technology licensing. Centrisys is the only US manufacturer of decanter centrifuges with ISO 9001:2015 certification and BABA compliance, positioning it for federally-funded municipal infrastructure projects. The customer base is dominated by US municipal wastewater utilities (NYC Hunts Point, Denver Metro, Kenosha Water Utility, St. Louis MSD, plus more than a dozen other municipalities) with additional industrial accounts in animal protein (JBS USA), dairy (Bettencourt Dairy), ethanol, and other verticals. As of 2022 the company is privately held under full ownership of founder Michael Kopper and his leadership team.
Centrisys Corporation firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Centrisys Corporation
- Legal name
- Centrisys Corporation
- Website
- https://centrisys-cnp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Centrisys Corporation is a US-based, privately-held manufacturer of decanter centrifuges and biosolids process technologies serving municipal wastewater utilities, agricultural operations, and industrial customers across more than ten vertical markets globally.
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Centrisys Corporation industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Decanter Centrifuge and Biosolids Process Equipment
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)
- SIC
- Refuse Systems (4953), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sludge Thickening & Dewatering (Centrifuge, Belt Press, Screw Press) (EUANAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Nutrient Recovery from Sludge (Struvite, Ammonia/Phosphorus Recovery) (EUANAHAD), Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB), Thermal Drying & Pelletization (Belt/Drum Dryers, Granulation) (EUANAHAC)
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Where Centrisys Corporation is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kenosha
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Centrisys Corporation business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Decanter Centrifuge Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of decanter centrifuges including CS Series dewatering centrifuges, THK Series sludge thickeners, CD Series vertical cuttings dryers, and DLT belt dryers. Standard, semi-standard, and fully customized configurations available.
- Service, Repair & Retrofit: Nationwide and global decanter centrifuge repair, on-site field service capabilities (24/7), retrofit and upgrade services for all centrifuge brands. Includes CSI (Centrifuge System Inspection) program with 40+ point inspection.
- Spare Parts Distribution: 20,000 sq. ft. centrifuge parts warehouse with over $9M of spare parts in stock. Distribution centers across US and globally.
- Equipment Rentals: Short-term decanter centrifuge rentals including skid and trailer-mounted systems with feed pumps, polymer makeup systems, and complete control systems for automatic operation.
- Biosolids Process Technology Licensing: Licensing and distribution of PONDUS thermal hydrolysis, MagPrex, and CalPrex phosphorus recovery technologies. Exclusive North American distribution for PONDUS and MagPrex technologies.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Rental Fleet - Various Size Classes |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
Centrisys Corporation product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Centrisys/CNP designs, manufactures, and services decanter centrifuges (CS, THK, CD series), low-temperature belt dryers (DLT), and complementary hydraulic backdrive systems (ROTODIFF) used for solid-liquid separation, sludge thickening, dewatering, and biosolids drying. Through its CNP subsidiary, it licenses biosolids process technologies including PONDUS thermal hydrolysis, MagPrex struvite/phosphorus recovery, and CalPrex pre-digestion phosphorus recovery. The company supports equipment sales with 24/7 field service, repair programs (CSI), spare parts distribution, and equipment rentals to municipal and industrial customers worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CS Series: Decanter centrifuge standard product line for sludge dewatering
- THK Series
- DLT Series
- CD Series
- PONDUS
- MagPrex
- CalPrex
- ROTODIFF
Products and services
- CS Series Dewatering Centrifuge The CS Series decanter centrifuge product line (CS6-4 through CS44-4) for sludge and biosolids dewatering. Delivers up to 40% cake dryness with reduced polymer consumption and lowest installed horsepower, featuring axial flow scroll design and progressive wear protection. Used by municipal wastewater plants and industrial customers across food and beverage, animal protein, mining, and other solids-handling applications.
- THK Series Sludge Thickener Patented THK Series sewage sludge thickener centrifuge with non-conical design and proprietary hydro-pneumatic control. Operates without polymer under normal conditions (150 SVI), consumes 50% less power than standard dewatering centrifuges, and offers an expected 2.5-year polymer-savings ROI. Targets municipal wastewater plants thickening waste activated sludge.
- DLT Series Low-Temperature Belt Dryer DLT Series dual belt, low-temperature belt dryer for biosolids management. Achieves up to 80% sludge volume reduction, produces Class A biosolids, and is NFPA 820/654 compliant with integrated heat recovery and modular design. Used by municipal utilities drying dewatered biosolids.
- CD Series Vertical Cuttings Dryer CD Series vertical cuttings dryer for the oil and gas industry. Dewaters oil-based drill cuttings, recovers drilling fluids (barite), and supports environmental compliance for upstream oilfield operations.
- PONDUS Thermal Hydrolysis Process Licensed thermal/alkaline hydrolysis process using caustic soda and heated water (140–160°F) to break down cell walls prior to digestion. Operates without a pressure vessel, reducing capital cost and complexity. Achieves up to 35% more biogas, up to 30% biosolids disposal cost reduction, and up to 50% digester volume reduction. Licensed for municipal biosolids treatment plants.
- MagPrex Phosphorus Recovery System Post-digestion struvite management system that converts orthophosphate into recoverable struvite crystals. Reduces polymer consumption up to 30% and disposal costs up to 20%, while reducing phosphate recycle load up to 90%. Licensed for municipal and agricultural nutrient recovery applications.
- CalPrex Pre-Digestion Phosphorus Recovery High-efficiency pre-digestion phosphorus recovery using fermentation and calcium hydroxide precipitation. Recovers phosphorus as brushite fertilizer and diverts over 70% of soluble P from the digester while reducing disposal costs up to 50%. Licensed for municipal and agricultural applications.
- ROTODIFF Hydraulic Backdrive / Scroll Drive Proprietary hydraulic backdrive system for decanter centrifuges that replaces traditional gearboxes, delivering the highest torque-to-weight ratio with independent speed control. Pairs with the Centrifuge Energy Recovery System (CERS) that captures rotating-bowl kinetic energy during shutdown to power the hydraulic scroll drive, avoiding disassembly to free a blocked centrifuge. Sold as a retrofit and incorporated into new CS Series centrifuges.
- Decanter Centrifuge Rentals Short-term rental program of decanter centrifuges including skid and trailer-mounted systems from CS10 to CS30 series with feed pumps, polymer makeup systems, and complete controls for automatic operation. Provides temporary dewatering and thickening capacity for municipal and industrial customers needing rapid deployment.
- Centrifuge Service, Repair, and Retrofit Nationwide and global repair, on-site 24/7 field service, retrofit, and upgrade services for all centrifuge brands (not just Centrisys equipment). Includes the CSI (Centrifuge System Inspection) program with 40+ point inspection. Operated out of six US service centers (Kenosha HQ, Houston, Stockton, Benicia) with additional service partners internationally.
- Centrifuge Spare Parts Distribution Spare parts distribution operation supported by a 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse at the Kenosha headquarters holding over $9M of in-stock parts, plus US distribution centers and international partner locations. Stocks parts for Centrisys and other brands.
Quantifiable outcome
- Electricity consumption reduced by 60%, operating costs lowered by $1.7M annually at NYC Hunts Point facility
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Companies that use Centrisys Corporation
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Centrisys Corporation technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
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Centrisys Corporation partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators11 records
Recent moves18 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Centrisys Corporation competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Alfa Laval: Swedish global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling with a large decanter centrifuge business directly competing with Centrisys in municipal and industrial biosolids dewatering worldwide.
- Andritz: Austrian separation and pump equipment major with a global decanter centrifuge product line directly overlapping Centrisys in municipal wastewater, pulp & paper, mining, and food biosolids applications.
- GEA Group: German industrial machinery group with a significant centrifuge and separation technology business that directly competes in food, dairy, chemical, and municipal biosolids separation markets alongside Centrisys.
- Flottweg SE: German specialist in decanter centrifuges and separation technology, headquartered in Vilsbiburg, with overlapping municipal water/wastewater, food, and industrial biosolids applications to Centrisys.
- Pieralisi: Italian family-owned centrifuge manufacturer supplying decanter and disk-stack separators across municipal and industrial biosolids, olive oil, and food processing sectors directly competitive with Centrisys.
- Hiller GmbH: German decanter centrifuge and separation equipment specialist focused on municipal sludge dewatering and industrial separation, comparable to Centrisys in product portfolio and customer base.
- Huber Technology: German water and wastewater equipment specialist offering sludge thickening, dewatering, and drying solutions (including the ROTAMAT and screw press lines) directly comparable to Centrisys in municipal biosolids projects.
- Tomoe Engineering: Japanese decanter centrifuge manufacturer serving municipal wastewater and industrial separation markets across Asia-Pacific, comparable to Centrisys's CS and THK product positioning.
Broad incumbents
- Veolia Environnement: Global environmental services and water/wastewater utility operator with biosolids management and nutrient recovery capabilities; serves as a large incumbent and potential integrator or competitor to Centrisys municipal customers.
- Xylem: Global water technology company (post-Evoqua combination) offering wastewater treatment, biosolids handling, and separation equipment adjacent to Centrisys's municipal water/wastewater focus as both competitor and potential channel partner.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Centrisys Corporation leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Centrisys Corporation subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Centrisys Corporation funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Centrisys Corporation
What does Centrisys Corporation do?
Centrisys/CNP designs, manufactures, and services decanter centrifuges (CS, THK, CD series), low-temperature belt dryers (DLT), and complementary hydraulic backdrive systems (ROTODIFF) used for solid-liquid separation, sludge thickening, dewatering, and biosolids drying. Through its CNP subsidiary, it licenses biosolids process technologies including PONDUS thermal hydrolysis, MagPrex struvite/phosphorus recovery, and CalPrex pre-digestion phosphorus recovery. The company supports equipment sales with 24/7 field service, repair programs (CSI), spare parts distribution, and equipment rentals to municipal and industrial customers worldwide.
Is Centrisys Corporation a public or private company?
Centrisys Corporation is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Centrisys Corporation founded?
Centrisys Corporation was founded in 1987. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Centrisys Corporation based?
Centrisys Corporation is headquartered in Kenosha, United States, in the North America region.
How does Centrisys Corporation make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Decanter Centrifuge Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are service, Repair & Retrofit, spare Parts Distribution, equipment Rentals and biosolids Process Technology Licensing.
Who are Centrisys Corporation's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Alfa Laval, Andritz, GEA Group, Flottweg SE, Pieralisi, Hiller GmbH, Huber Technology and Tomoe Engineering. Broad incumbents are Veolia Environnement and Xylem.
Does Centrisys Corporation have an API?
No public API is recorded for Centrisys Corporation.
What industry is Centrisys Corporation in?
Centrisys Corporation's product category is Industrial Decanter Centrifuge and Biosolids Process Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANAHAA, Sludge Thickening & Dewatering (Centrifuge, Belt Press, Screw Press), with a secondary code of EUANAHAD, Nutrient Recovery from Sludge (Struvite, Ammonia/Phosphorus Recovery). Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 4953.