CIFEC

What CIFEC does

CIFEC (Compagnie Industrielle de Filtration et d'Equipement Chimique) is a privately held French Société Anonyme founded in 1963 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, designing and manufacturing water analysis and treatment equipment for municipal drinking water utilities, public swimming pools, food and beverage processors, legionella control applications, and water analysis laboratories. The company maintains full in-house manufacturing with assembly operations in Nanterre and commercial/service operations at its Neuilly-sur-Seine headquarters, employing between 11 and 50 people.

Its product portfolio spans three pillars: (1) water treatment equipment including CHLORO+® chlorometers built with proprietary Chloraflon® fluorine-rich polymer, MODULO+®/modulECO modulating valves (4 g/h to 7,000 g/h range), BIOXY chlorine dioxide generators with enrichment loop, electrochlorination units, and Aquaneutra CO2 neutralization systems; (2) water analysis instrumentation including the TruitoSEM/Truitel sonar-based biological pollution detector (CIFEC-SEM patent), AM10/AM20 and AM ECO amperometric chlorine analyzers, MD100/MD200/MD610 portable photometers, Kemio reagent-free analyzer, and DPD/Amarante reagents; and (3) software and services including LPLWin (calco-carbonic equilibrium calculation implementing the Legrand-Poirier-Leroy method, referenced in French Ministry of Health circulars), MONITOR supervision software with RS485 connectivity, training programs, and after-sales maintenance.

Revenue is generated through a mix of capital equipment sales (one-time hardware purchases), recurring consumables (reagents, electrodes, sampling bags), perpetual software licenses (LPLWin v6 at €1,464 ex. VAT with add-on options at €732), training services, and after-sales maintenance contracts. The go-to-market combines direct technico-commercial field sales, an owned e-commerce storefront (shop.cifec.fr), and an after-sales service technician network offering 48-hour spare parts delivery and free loaner equipment. Named customers include Suez, Veolia, ENGIE, Saur, SEDIF, Dalkia, and Eaux de Marseille — a customer roster concentrated in France's largest water and energy utilities. The company is led by Luc DERREUMAUX as Président (son of founder Antoine DERREUMAUX), suggesting continued family ownership with no disclosed external investors.

Name

CIFEC

Legal name

Compagnie Industrielle de Filtration et d'Equipement Chimique

Website

https://cifec.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CIFEC is a privately held French manufacturer founded in 1963 that designs and produces water analysis and treatment equipment — chlorometers, modulating valves, biological pollution detectors, analyzers, and calco-carbonic software — for municipal water utilities, public pools, and laboratories, primarily in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment and Disinfection Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Water Testing & Chemical Balancing (HSAIALAB), Water Quality Monitoring, Compliance & Reporting (Sampling, Lab, Regulatory) (EUANAAAG)

Keywords

• Water treatment equipment
• Chlorination systems
• Water analysis instruments
• Disinfection equipment
• Water quality monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuilly-sur-seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Device Sales: Sale of manufactured water analysis and disinfection equipment including chlorometers, flowmeters, modulating valves, hydroejectors, amperometric analyzers, plate filters, wave machines, and biological detectors. Revenue is primarily one-time capital purchase, supplemented by consumables (reagents, electrodes).
2. Reagents and Consumables: Sale of DPD reagents (tablet and liquid forms), Amarante reagent, calibration standards, sampling bags, and pH/conductivity electrodes. Recurring revenue stream tied to ongoing water testing operations.
3. Software Licenses (LPLWin): Perpetual license sale of LPLWin software (standalone version with USB key). One-time purchase with free updates within same version. Paid upgrade from v5 to v6. Optional paid add-on modules (automation for labs, cement aggressivity index for engineering firms).
4. Training and Professional Services: Continuing education training on water analysis, water treatment, calco-carbonic equilibrium, and gas chlorine certification. Organized at the Neuilly-sur-Seine center or via Teams. Revenue per training session.
5. After-Sales Service, Maintenance, and Calibration: Maintenance, revision, calibration, and spare parts supply for chlorometers, photometers, analyzers, and generators. Includes on-site intervention services and free loaner equipment during maintenance periods (up to 6 weeks).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CIFEC designs, manufactures, and services water analysis and treatment equipment in France, including chlorometers, chlorine dioxide generators, electrochloration units, modulating valves, biological pollution detectors, amperometric and colorimetric analyzers, plate filtration systems, and calco-carbonic equilibrium software. The company sells primarily to municipal and industrial water treatment operators, public swimming pools, food and beverage producers, and water analysis laboratories, supplemented by reagents/consumables, software licenses, training, and after-sales maintenance.

Product overview

CIFEC is a French manufacturer (established 1963) offering a comprehensive portfolio of water analysis and treatment equipment. The product range centers on three interconnected pillars: (1) WATER TREATMENT - including CHLORO+ chlorometers, MODULO+/modulECO modulating valves, BIOXY chlorine dioxide generators, electrochloration units, and Aquaneutra CO2 neutralization systems; (2) WATER ANALYSIS - combining Truitel biological pollution detectors, continuous analyzers (AM10/AM20, AM ECO), portable photometers (MD100/MD200/MD610), Kemio reagent-free analyzer, and DPD reagents; (3) SOFTWARE & SERVICES - LPLWin calco-carbonic equilibrium software, MONITOR supervision software, HQE plate filters, wave machines, and safety/storage equipment. Products integrate via Bluetooth (MD610/PM630 photometers), RS485 (MONITOR software), and 4-20mA signals for remote monitoring. The company also provides training, after-sales service, and commissioning services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CHLORO+ Chlorometer Security chlorometer for gaseous chlorine disinfection, with body injected in Chloraflon® fluoropolymer. The only chlorometer with a 5-year maintenance interval and 30+ year lifespan, mounts directly on chlorine bottles and dispenses chlorine under depression. Used by water treatment plant operators.
• MODULO+ Modulating Valve (VM03) Self-contained automatic chlorine modulating valve with integrated calculator-regulator. Doses and regulates chlorine injection based on water flow rate and/or residual chlorine measurement. Range from 4 g/h to 7000 g/h. Includes sonic flow meter in Chloraflon with 5-year warranty. Used by water utilities.
• Vanne modulECO Modulating Valve Simplified compact modulating valve that automates chlorination by dosing and regulating chlorine injection based on water flow. Follows 4-20 mA signal, pulse signal, or open/close orders. Newer compact alternative to MODULO+.
• BIOXY Chlorine Dioxide Generator Chlorine dioxide generator with enrichment loop for water treatment, providing near-100% yield in chlorine and chlorite. Used by water utilities and industrial clients.
• Electrochloration Unit On-site sodium hypochlorite generator from salt and electricity for water disinfection. Eliminates storage problems and provides always-fresh solution for drinking water and pool disinfection.
• TruitoSEM / Truitel Biological Pollution Detector Biological pollution detector using sonar-based ultrasonic monitoring of fish (trout fingerlings or minnows) movement patterns in monitored water. Detects a broad spectrum of pollutants by analyzing behavioral changes. 24/7 surveillance for raw, treated, and wastewater. CIFEC-SEM patent, 100+ installations in France.
• AM10/AM20 Continuous Chlorine Analyzer Membrane amperometric chlorine analyzer with 3 electrodes for measurement stability. Simultaneous pH measurement with visual sample flow indicator and sample shortage detector. Used for continuous chlorine residual monitoring at water treatment plants.
• AM ECO Analyzer Simplified version of amperometric analyzer developed for sites requiring only chlorine measurement with 4-20 mA report for remote control. Intuitive menus, guided calibration with self-check.
• MD100/MD200 Photometer Portable colorimetric analyzers for on-site water testing. MD100 measures free and total chlorine; MD200 analyzes DPD chlorine, pH, and stabilizer levels in pools. Used by pool operators, technicians, and laboratories.
• MD610 Bluetooth Photometer Kit Water analysis kit with Bluetooth-enabled MD610 photometer for measuring 65 parameters in drinking water and wastewater. Enables wireless measurement data transfer.
• Kemio Reagent-Free Chlorine Analyzer Revolutionary reagent-free chlorine analyzer using disposable electrodes. Measures free chlorine 0-100 mg/l, or free chlorine 0-25 mg/l and total chlorine 0-500 mg/l. Results in under one minute with no reagents required. Used by food industry, water utilities, and pool operators.
• LPLWin Calco-Carbonic Equilibrium Software Water calco-carbonic equilibrium calculation and treatment simulation software implementing the Legrand-Poirier-Leroy method. Classifies water, calculates pH equilibrium, marble test, Langelier index, Larson index, CO2 aggressiveness, and cement aggressivity. Perpetual license with optional paid add-on modules for laboratory automation and cement aggressivity index.
• MONITOR Supervision Software Supervision software for CIFEC analyzers (ASxx, AC10, AC20, pH05) via 4-wire RS485 connection, enabling remote monitoring of water treatment processes.
• Aquaneutra CO2 Neutralization System Reagent-free CO2 neutralization system for aggressive water treatment. Extracts excess CO2 relative to atmosphere without chemical reagents, lowering free CO2 to 2 mg/l with automatic adjustment to flow variations. Used by water utilities to prevent pipe corrosion.
• HQE Plate Filter High water and energy savings diatomite/perlite plate filter with automatic backwashing using compressed air and water (CIFEC patented). Micron-level filtration delivers crystalline water quality in pools. INOX 316L construction with 10-year guarantee and 50+ year service life. Asp-Secure patented loading system.
• Wave Machine (Wave Generator) Pneumatic wave generator for public pools creating regular wave height and frequency. Over 30 references in France including Antibes, Cap d'Agde, Créteil, La Grande Motte.
• Chlorine Storage Cabinet Chlorine bottle storage cabinets compliant with regulations. Options include door cabinets for 1-10 bottles, hood cabinets, and monobloc designs for outdoor corrosive environments with UV resistance. Used by water utilities and food industry.
• DC01/DC20 Chlorine Leak Detector Continuous chlorine leak detector for premises monitoring. DC20 multidirectional version with 1-3 cells functioning on different thresholds. Automatically triggers safety devices and warnings upon leak detection. Used in chlorine storage facilities.
• DPD and Amarante Reagents (Consumables) Tablet or liquid reagents for colorimetric water analysis: DPD tablets for free/total chlorine, Red Phenol for pH, and Amarante for chlorine dioxide residual dosage precision. Recurring consumable used by laboratories, water utilities, and pool operators.
• TriChlorAir Air Trichloramine Analyzer Rapid on-site analyzer for trichloramines in air, addressing indoor air quality in swimming pool facilities and Legionella control contexts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Plate filters achieve micron-level filtration (<1 micron), delivering crystalline water quality in swimming pools while reducing backwash water consumption
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IntertekcoreOthersInternational certification body that audits and certifies CIFEC's quality management system under ISO 9001 v2015 (certificate No: 0152960, valid until 03/07/26).
• SocoteccoreOthersCertification body that audits CIFEC's continuing education processes under Qualiopi certification (renewed 11 May 2025 for 3 years).
• AquaplusminorOthersWater industry certification organization. CIFEC received Aquaplus certification (2008).
• AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench standards association. CIFEC is a member, participating in national and European water treatment standards development.
• UIE (Union Nationale des Industries et Entreprises de l'Eau et de l'Environnement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational union of water and environment industries. CIFEC is a member, engaging with industry peers on regulatory and technical matters.
• SIET (Syndicat des Industriels des Equipements du Traitement de l'Eau)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association for water treatment equipment manufacturers in France. CIFEC is a member representing its interests in the sector.
• ASTEE (Association Scientifique et Technique pour l'Eau et l'Environnement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific and technical association for water and environment. CIFEC is a member, participating in knowledge exchange and professional networking.
• Cluster EMS (Eau Milieux Sols)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental cluster focused on water, environments, and soils. CIFEC participates as a member to engage with the regional innovation ecosystem.
• Pôle de compétitivité AQUANOVAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetitiveness cluster for water technology and innovation. CIFEC is a member, engaging in collaborative innovation projects.
• UN Global Compact / Pacte Mondial Réseau FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member since July 2010, committing to ten UN Global Compact principles on human rights, labor rights, environmental protection, and anti-corruption. Listed on the UNGC participant database (ID: 12109).
• Eaux de MarseillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal licensor of TruitoSEM biological pollution detector technology to CIFEC in 1998. CIFEC subsequently commercialized the Truitel/TruitoSEM under license, and later developed improvements (e.g., application on chlorinated water).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hach: Hach (now part of Veralto/Danaher) manufactures water quality analyzers, reagents, and photometers serving drinking water utilities and laboratories globally — directly comparable to CIFEC's analyzer and reagent portfolio across municipal and industrial water customers.
• Lovibond Tintometer: Lovibond Tintometer (UK/DE) is a leading manufacturer of colorimetric water testing equipment, photometers, and reagents — directly comparable to CIFEC's MD100/MD200 photometer line and DPD reagents, and listed as a CIFEC material analysis partner.
• LaMotte: LaMotte is a US-based manufacturer of water testing equipment, reagents, and test kits for potable, pool, and environmental water analysis. Directly comparable to CIFEC's portable photometers, reagent kits, and field colorimetric products.
• Palintest: Palintest manufactures portable water testing instruments (photometers, colorimeters) and reagents primarily for municipal drinking water and pool operators — directly comparable to CIFEC's spot-analysis hardware and reagent portfolio.
• Hanna Instruments: Hanna Instruments produces photometers, pH/conductivity meters, and related water-analysis instrumentation used in laboratories and field water analysis — directly comparable to CIFEC's portable and bench-top analyzer portfolio.
• ProMinent: ProMinent manufactures chemical metering pumps, chlorine dosing systems, and sensors for water disinfection and industrial water treatment — directly comparable to CIFEC's chlorination dosing equipment (CHLORO+, MODULO+, electrochloration units) and modulating valves.

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a global manufacturer of industrial process and analytical instrumentation including liquid analysis (pH, chlorine, conductivity) sensors and transmitters. Broader portfolio than CIFEC, but directly comparable on amperometric chlorine analyzers and water-quality sensors serving municipal and industrial customers.
• Xylem (Xylia/Wedeco): Xylem (including legacy Wedeco) is a global water technology company offering disinfection systems (UV, chlorine dioxide generation) and water-quality monitoring for utilities and industry. Broader portfolio than CIFEC, but directly comparable on chlorination/ClO2 generators and large-utility disinfection tenders.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia Water Technologies (via its Water Tech and Sidobre/Sidem/in-house solutions) supplies complete water and wastewater treatment plants including disinfection and monitoring equipment to municipal and industrial customers across France and globally. Overlaps with CIFEC on drinking-water disinfection equipment while operating at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Regional players

• BWT (Best Water Technology): BWT is an Austrian/European-headquartered water treatment specialist in pool, drinking water, and process water filtration and disinfection. Comparable to CIFEC on pool-side plate filtration, chlorination, and pool/utility dosing for European customers, though operating across more European countries than CIFEC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cifec-france

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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