Aqseptence Group

What Aqseptence Group does

Aqseptence Group is a German-headquartered industrial equipment and solutions provider in filtration, solid-liquid separation, and water/wastewater technology, serving municipal water utilities, public authorities, and industrial customers across sectors including mining and metals, power generation, oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceutical, food and beverage, pulp and paper, and desalination. The company operates as a multi-brand holding structure whose constituent brands carry deep heritage (Noggerath founded 1884, Geiger 1891, Johnson Screens 1904), consolidated into the current group through mergers in the 2000s and formally organized under the Aqseptence name. It is privately held, majority-owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management since a controlling-stake acquisition closed in November 2023, with management retaining a minority interest.

The group organizes its offering into three core segments: Filtration and Thickening Systems (Diemme Filtration — filter presses and thickeners), Screening Technology Systems (Johnson Screens — Vee-Vire wound-wire screens for water wells, industrial, energy, and architectural applications), and Water Processing Solutions (Passavant, Geiger, Noggerath — mechanical pretreatment, intake screening, sludge treatment). Specialized adjacencies include Roediger and Airvac vacuum sanitation and vacuum sewer systems, and B-PLAS, which converts wastewater sludge into biodegradable bioplastics (PHA). Proprietary technologies include Roediger vacuum sanitation (deployed in hospitals for 40+ years), Geiger MultiDisc fish-friendly intake screens, the Johnson Screens Triton underdrain, and Aqualogic/Enerlogic plant-control systems, complemented by a Roediger SMART remote-monitoring capability accessible via smartphone.

The company monetizes primarily through the sale of engineered, custom-quoted equipment and integrated systems (hardware sales), supplemented by a recurring aftermarket stream of operation and maintenance contracts, annual service agreements, block-hour services, spare parts, site surveys, and operator training. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, executed through brand-specific sales organizations and dedicated brand websites, targeting blue-chip industrial and municipal accounts globally. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based, reflecting complex, project-driven capital equipment sales. The group reports roughly 1,300–1,600 employees (declining toward 1,300 following the pending Diemme divestiture), around 20 legal entities and 26 integrated locations, and has been recognized as a WirtschaftsWoche "Global Market Leader"/Hidden Champion for four consecutive years (2023–2026).

Name

Aqseptence Group

Legal name

Aqseptence Group GmbH

Website

https://aqseptence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Aqseptence Group is a German multi-brand provider of engineered filtration, solid-liquid separation, and water/wastewater equipment and aftermarket services, serving municipal utilities and industrial customers across mining, power, chemicals, and pharma globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Water treatment systems
• Industrial filtration equipment
• Wastewater treatment solutions
• Solid liquid separation
• Vacuum sewer technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and System Solutions: Aqseptence Group generates revenue through the sale of specialized equipment, machinery and system solutions for water treatment, filtration and separation. The company offers customized machines and integrated systems.
2. Aftermarket Services and Spare Parts: The company provides ongoing services including operation and maintenance (O&M), annual service agreements, block hour services, system site surveys, preventive maintenance, operator training and spare parts supply.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aqseptence Group manufactures and supplies specialized equipment, components, and integrated system solutions for water treatment, wastewater management, filtration, and solid-liquid separation. The company operates through established brands (Johnson Screens, Passavant, Geiger, Noggerath, Diemme Filtration, Airvac, Roediger) serving municipal and industrial customers across applications including water intake screening, desalination, mining, power generation, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and architectural screening. It also provides aftermarket services such as operation and maintenance, spare parts, and operator training.

Product overview

Aqseptence Group is a global provider of specialized products, equipment, and system solutions for filtration, separation, and water technology. The company operates as a multi-brand conglomerate with three core business segments: (1) Filtration and Thickening Systems (via Diemme Filtration brand), (2) Screening Technology Systems (via Johnson Screens brand), and (3) Water Processing Solutions (via Passavant, Geiger, and Noggerath brands). Additional specialized offerings include Roediger vacuum sanitation technology and Airvac vacuum sewer systems. The portfolio serves industrial and municipal customers across applications including water/wastewater treatment, mining, power generation, desalination, oil & gas, food & beverage, and architectural screening. The company unites renowned industry brands with some traditions dating back over 180 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Johnson Screens Triton Underdrain System
• Roediger & Airvac Vacuum Toilets
• Roediger SMART System
• Aqualogic/Enerlogic Control System
• Airvac System Evaluation Services
• Airvac Vacuum Sewer Systems
• Roediger Vacuum Sanitation Systems
• Geiger MultiDisc TBS Screening Systems
• Johnson Screens Vee-Vire Industrial Screens
• Diemme Filtration Filter Presses and Thickeners

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8 billion cubic meters of wastewater treated annually in Germany alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Sandvik GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Aqseptence Group agreed to sell Diemme Filtration division to Sandvik Group in June 2026. Transaction expected to close Q3 2026. Diemme will benefit from Sandvik's global footprint and dedicated Filtration division, with enhanced cross-selling opportunities and continued investment in digital solutions.
• Global Footprint Network, Eberhard, InterzerominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2022Joint press release on Earth Overshoot Day 2022 (July 28). Aqseptence Group highlighted as circular economy company contributing to reducing global overshoot through water technology solutions.
• B-PLASminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021B-PLAS joined Aqseptence Group in March 2021, born from academic project at Environmental Science Faculty in Ravenna, Italy (subsidiary of Bologna University). New process and plant competences for civil and industrial wastewater sludge treatment, transforming wastes into biodegradable bioplastics (PHA). Mission: FROM WASTE TO VALUE.
• International Office for Water (OiEau)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2020Partnership to test and qualify Johnson Screens Triton Underdrain System in real conditions. Created semi-industrial testing unit at OiEau training center in La Souterraine, France. Water treatment experts will help optimize environmental impact, reducing water and energy consumption. Long-term R&D collaboration.
• PROF CON INVESTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner for vacuum sewer system project in Miresu Mare, Romania. Partner delivered and installed 3 vacuum stations and 216 collecting chambers type Z alongside Aqseptence's Roediger technology.
• Swiss Plumbing Company TschanreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContributed special Condensate Evacuation Units integrated into Roediger vacuum system for Basel pharmaceutical laboratory awarded FOYA 2020

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair plc: Global water treatment and flow control company providing filtration, pumps, and water management solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Comparable water treatment focus though more weighted toward flow/filtration than separation equipment.
• Sulzer Ltd: Swiss industrial engineering company providing pumps, separation, and process equipment for water, oil & gas, power, and chemical industries. Comparable in industrial process equipment serving similar end markets with strong European base.
• GEA Group: German industrial engineering company providing process technology, separation, filtration, and components for food, beverage, pharma, and chemical industries. Comparable separation/filtration focus with European industrial heritage similar to Aqseptence.
• Andritz AG: Austrian industrial group providing filtration, separation, and process equipment for mining, chemical, food, and water industries. Directly comparable in industrial filtration and solid-liquid separation, particularly relevant given overlap with former Diemme Filtration business.
• Xylem Inc. Global water technology leader providing pumps, filtration, treatment, and analytics solutions for municipal and industrial water applications. Closest comparable peer in scale and water-tech focus, though Xylem is substantially larger and publicly listed with deeper digital capabilities.
• Alfa Laval: Global supplier of separation, filtration, and heat transfer equipment for industrial applications including food, pharma, energy, and water. Comparable in separation/filtration equipment focus but significantly larger and more diversified across process industries.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Division of Veolia Environnement providing water treatment systems, filtration, and process solutions for municipal and industrial customers globally. Directly comparable scope of water and wastewater treatment offerings with larger parent organization and broader service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Evoqua Water Technologies: Water treatment solutions provider for municipal and industrial customers, including filtration, disinfection, and wastewater treatment systems. Acquired by Xylem in 2023; comparable scope in industrial and municipal water treatment equipment.
• Mott Corporation: US-based manufacturer of porous metal filtration and separation products for industrial applications. Named alongside Aqseptence as a key player in industrial filtration market with similar specialty filtration positioning.
• Pall Corporation: Industrial filtration and separation specialist owned by Danaher, serving similar end markets including chemicals, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage. Named alongside Aqseptence as a key player in the industrial filtration market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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