Century Water Systems & Technologies

What Century Water Systems & Technologies does

Century Water Systems & Technologies Pte Ltd is a Singapore-headquartered water treatment engineering firm that designs, fabricates, installs, and operates ultrapure water (UPW) generation, wastewater treatment, water reclaim, and desalination systems for high-technology manufacturing clients. Its primary end markets are semiconductor fabrication (GlobalFoundries, Micron, XFAB, Philips LumiLEDs, Silicon Box), pharmaceutical and life-sciences manufacturing (Pfizer, Novartis), and adjacent advanced-packaging and research institutions (Texas Institute for Microelectronics). The company was acquired by Aquatech in 2025 and now operates as Aquatech's global Center of Excellence for high-purity water solutions, with active O&M and BOOT contracts concentrated in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The firm's core technology stack combines three proprietary platforms: NanoPure™ hollow fiber nanofiltration, developed since 2014 with the Singapore Membrane Innovation Alliance and claimed to deliver up to 80% water recovery with 30-50% lower energy use than conventional systems; Fluidized Bed Crystallization (FBC), which removes inorganic contaminants such as fluoride and heavy metals with up to 75% sludge reduction; and MOISANITE™ silicon-carbide ceramic membranes, rated for 0.05 µm filtration, temperatures up to 800°C, and 3-5x longer service life than polymeric alternatives. These platforms are integrated into a broader portfolio spanning UPW and DI systems, wastewater reclaim, and total water management services including 24/7 O&M, preventive maintenance, and engineering upgrades.

The business model is predominantly enterprise, project-based, and direct. Revenue is generated through one-time water treatment system design and installation contracts plus long-term managed-services revenue from Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) and Design-Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (DBOOT) agreements that typically span 10+ years, exemplified by a 10-year-plus BOOT with GlobalFoundries Singapore and complementary engineering services, retrofits, and validation work. Customer acquisition is driven by direct technical engagement with engineering teams at major fabs, supported by industry events and the Aquatech parent channel, with all sales and delivery handled internally rather than through third-party channels.

Name

Century Water Systems & Technologies

Legal name

Century Water Systems & Technologies Pte Ltd

Website

https://century-water.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Century Water Systems & Technologies is a Singapore-based water treatment engineering firm designing and operating ultrapure water, wastewater reclaim, and BOOT/O&M systems for semiconductor fabs, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and advanced packaging facilities, primarily across Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Treatment Systems

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Wastewater Reuse (Cooling/Process/Boiler Feed) (EUANADAM), Water Reuse & Reclamation Infrastructure Construction (Recycled Water Systems) (IMAFAGAH), Membranes, Consumables & Chemicals (Elements, Antiscalants, Cleaning) (EUANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Ultrapure water systems
• Wastewater treatment engineering
• Semiconductor water purification
• Membrane filtration systems
• Industrial water recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodlands

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment System Design and Installation: Engineering, design, fabrication, and installation of ultrapure water systems, wastewater treatment systems, and water reclaim systems for semiconductor and pharmaceutical facilities. Project-based revenue with significant contract values for major fab deployments.
2. BOOT/DBOOT/O&M Contracts: Long-term Build-Own-Operate-Transfer and Design-Build-Own-Operate-Transfer contracts providing recurring revenue. Includes 24/7 operations and maintenance services, performance monitoring, preventive maintenance, and technical support. Contracts typically span 10+ years.
3. Technology Licensing and Integration: Deployment of proprietary technologies including NanoPure™ membranes, FBC systems, and ceramic membranes as part of turnkey solutions. Technology differentiation supports premium positioning and system integration revenue.
4. Engineering Services and Validation: Engineering services including process optimization, equipment upgrades, retrofits, troubleshooting, and validation services. Includes preventive maintenance programs, performance audits, and startup assistance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Century Water Systems & Technologies designs, engineers, fabricates, installs, and operates industrial water treatment systems for high-tech manufacturing. Its core offering centers on ultrapure water (UPW) generation, wastewater treatment and reclaim, and long-term operations and maintenance delivered through BOOT/DBOOT contracts, primarily to semiconductor fabs and pharmaceutical production facilities. The company deploys proprietary membrane and crystallization technologies (NanoPure™, FBC, MOISANITE™) as part of turnkey water management solutions across the full project lifecycle.

Product overview

Century Water Systems & Technologies provides a unified portfolio of water treatment solutions for high-tech manufacturing, combining proprietary membrane and crystallization technologies with comprehensive lifecycle services. The core technology stack includes NanoPure™ Hollow Fiber Nanofiltration (low-pressure NF for high recovery), MOISANITE™ Ceramic Membranes (silicon carbide UF for durability), and Fluidized Bed Crystallization (FBC for inorganic contaminant removal). These technologies are deployed through Ultrapure Water (UPW) and DI systems, Wastewater Treatment & Reclaim systems, and supported by Total Water Management services including 24/7 O&M, preventive maintenance, and engineering upgrades. The company operates as Aquatech's Center of Excellence for High Purity Water Solutions, serving semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NanoPure™: Proprietary hollow fiber nanofiltration technology developed since 2014 in partnership with Singapore Membrane Innovation Alliance.
• MOISANITE™

Products and services

• NanoPure™ Hollow Fiber Nanofiltration Systems Proprietary hollow fiber nanofiltration technology operating at 2-4 bar with up to 80% water recovery, 30-50% lower energy use, and 30-40% smaller footprint than conventional UF+RO; engineered for industrial water treatment and reclaim applications for semiconductor and pharmaceutical clients.
• MOISANITE™ Ceramic Membrane Systems Silicon carbide (SiC) ceramic membrane technology with 0.05 µm nominal pore size, operating temperature tolerance up to 800°C, low pressure operation (0.1-0.2 MPa), <0.2 NTU filtrate quality, and 3-5x longer service life than polymeric membranes; deployed for industrial and municipal water systems.
• Fluidized Bed Crystallization (FBC) Systems Crystallization technology using silica sand as a carrier for controlled crystal growth that removes fluoride, heavy metals, hardness, phosphates, and ammonium with up to 75% reduction in sludge volume versus conventional precipitation; crystals grow to 1-2 mm for collection or potential reuse.
• Ultrapure & Process Water Systems Ultrapure water (UPW) and deionized (DI) water systems engineered for semiconductor fabrication and advanced electronics manufacturing, designed to deliver consistently high resistivity and low TOC for wafer processing precision.
• Wastewater Treatment & Reclaim Systems Advanced wastewater treatment and recycling systems that convert wastewater into reusable resources, lower discharge volumes, reduce OPEX, and support sustainability goals; deployed across semiconductor fabs and pharmaceutical facilities.
• Pharmaceutical Grade Water Systems (PW, HPW, WFI) Pharmaceutical grade PW, HPW, WFI and hygienic distribution systems engineered to deliver safe, consistent water quality for pharmaceutical production, biotechnology, neuroscience, and vaccine manufacturing.
• Total Water Management & Lifecycle Services 24/7 operation and maintenance, preventive maintenance, engineering services, system upgrades/retrofits, troubleshooting, process optimization, performance audits, and startup assistance delivered across the installed base of high-purity and wastewater systems.
• BOOT / DBOOT Water Infrastructure Contracts Long-term Build-Own-Operate-Transfer and Design-Build-Own-Operate-Transfer contracts under which Century Water finances, builds, owns, and operates water treatment assets on a client's site, typically for 10+ years, before optional transfer.
• Seawater Desalination & Industrial Water Systems Seawater desalination and industrial water treatment systems engineered for long-term efficiency and reduced operating cost in challenging environments such as island regions and water-scarce areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% water recovery in nanofiltration systems
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AquatechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Aquatech acquired Century Water in 2025, establishing Century Water as Aquatech's global center of excellence hub for high-purity water solutions. Century Water's technology expertise supports Aquatech's global base of high-tech manufacturing clients. Backed by Aquatech's world-leading industrial technology platform with active O&M and BOOT contracts across Southeast Asia.
• Singapore Membrane Innovation AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for development and commercialization of NanoPure™ hollow fiber nanofiltration technology. Continuous R&D since 2014 establishing NanoPure™ as a benchmark for sustainable, high throughput nanofiltration in industrial and municipal applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment giant offering UPW, wastewater reuse, and desalination solutions across multiple industries. Broader incumbent that competes with Century Water on large semiconductor and pharma projects, especially outside Southeast Asia where Century Water's footprint is thinner.
• Evoqua Water Technologies (Xylem): Major US-headquartered water treatment provider, now part of Xylem, with strong semiconductor and industrial process water offerings including membrane, filtration, and service contracts. Comparable in scope of recurring services and fab customer base.
• Aquatech: Parent company of Century Water since 2025; operates globally in industrial water treatment, desalination, and reuse for high-tech manufacturing, power, and oil & gas. Treated as a peer because its broader portfolio overlaps directly with Century Water's semiconductor and pharma offerings.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water and wastewater treatment solutions provider with significant microelectronics and pharmaceutical exposure. Comparable on full-lifecycle UPW delivery, on-site service contracts, and chemical/membrane technology platforms, though much larger and broader.

Emerging players

• Memsys Water Technologies: Emerging membrane distillation player with industrial water reuse focus. Relevant as a partial-overlap emerging competitor in advanced membrane separation for industrial water recycling, though smaller scale than Century Water.

Regional players

• Taiyo Nippon Sanso (via subsidiaries incl. Matheson): Japan-based industrial gas and water/wastewater treatment group with semiconductor-sector exposure in Asia. Comparable on high-purity water delivery to fabs, though primarily a regional player relative to Century Water's Southeast Asia base.
• Hyflux: Historical Singapore-based water treatment company with membrane and desalination technology serving municipal and industrial customers across Southeast Asia. Relevant regional comparable despite its 2021 restructuring, given shared Singapore base and industrial water focus.

Direct peers

• Organo Corporation: Japanese ultrapure water and wastewater treatment provider serving semiconductor and pharmaceutical customers. Direct competitor in UPW system design, fabrication, and long-term O&M, with similar technology portfolio and engineering-led delivery model.
• Nomura Micro Science: Japanese ultrapure water systems specialist focused on semiconductor and LCD customers worldwide. Closely comparable in delivering turnkey UPW systems with proprietary membrane and polishing technologies to leading-edge fabs.
• Kurita Water Industries: Japanese specialty water treatment firm with a major Ultrapure Water business serving semiconductor fabs globally. Closely comparable to Century Water on customer base (foundries, memory fabs), technology stack (membranes, ion exchange, chemicals), and project + recurring services model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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