What Scienco/FAST does

Scienco/FAST is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of marine and industrial water management systems, operating as a division of BioMicrobics, Inc. and headquartered in Fenton, Missouri. Founded in 1969, the company's core technology is FAST® (Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment), a proprietary fixed-film aerobic biological wastewater treatment process that uses submerged media for microbial breakdown of sewage with no filters, membranes, or fine-pore aerators. Its product portfolio spans Type II Marine Sanitation Devices (MarineFAST LX, MX, M, and D series), the Marine BioBarrier® MBR membrane bioreactor, InTank® ballast water treatment, SaniVAC vacuum collection, SaniLIFT transfer systems, PortaFAST portable restrooms, and a Mighty Mike® line of cleaning and treatment consumables, alongside SciBRINE® brine-making and SciChlor® on-site sodium hypochlorite generation systems for municipal and industrial water treatment.

The business serves commercial marine vessel operators (towboats, tugs, offshore supply vessels, container ships, tankers, cruise ships), offshore oil & gas and wind platforms, shipyards, docks, and municipal/industrial water treatment customers. Scienco/FAST generates revenue through direct hardware sales of custom-configured systems certified to USCG Type II, IMO MARPOL, MEPC.159(55), MEPC.227(64), ABS, Transport Canada, NSF/ANSI 61, and USDA/FSIS standards, with more than 4,800 marine/offshore installations across 60+ countries over 65 years. Distribution is entirely direct via factory sales engineers, phone, email, and industry trade shows; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company holds a patented InTank® ballast water treatment system and benefits from a 40+ year average system lifespan that creates strong installed-base lock-in.

Name

Scienco/FAST

Legal name

Scienco/FAST® (Division of Bio-Microbics, Inc.)

Website

https://sciencofast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scienco/FAST is a Missouri-based manufacturer of marine wastewater treatment, ballast water management, and industrial water systems, serving commercial vessel operators, offshore platforms, and municipal water departments worldwide with USCG- and IMO-certified hardware.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Water Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Ballast Water, Bilge & Wastewater Treatment Systems (Environmental/Utility) (IMAJAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental, Waste & Emissions Control Systems (Wastewater, VOC Capture, Spill Response) (IMAJALAK), Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), Municipal Wastewater & Sewage Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAB), Advanced/Nutrient Removal (BNR/ENR: N, P) (EUANADAC)

Keywords

• Marine wastewater treatment
• Marine sanitation devices
• Ballast water management
• Fixed activated sludge treatment
• Membrane bioreactor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Fenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Wastewater Treatment Systems: Sale of marine sanitation devices (MSDs) including LX-Series, MX-Series, M-Series, D-Series, Marine BioBarrier MBR, and related treatment equipment for vessels, offshore platforms, and marine applications. Includes USCG, IMO, MARPOL, ABS-certified systems.
2. Ballast Water Treatment Systems: Sale of InTank® ballast water treatment systems for IMO and USCG compliance, including portable InTankFITT solutions developed with Uniballast B.V.
3. Water Treatment Products: SciBRINE® brine making systems and SciCHLOR® sodium hypochlorite generators for municipal, industrial, and commercial water treatment applications.
4. Cleaning and Maintenance Products: Mighty Mike® cleaning products including all-purpose cleaners, laundry detergent, FOGHog® packets, U&F Boost packets, chlorination tablets, dechlorination tablets, and peracetic acid for system maintenance and disinfection.
5. Accessories and Components: FOGHog® grease trap equipment, SaniLIFT® wastewater transfer systems, PortaFAST® self-contained restrooms, SaniVAC vacuum collection equipment, and MarineFAST® BioSolids Management System.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Scienco/FAST designs, manufactures, and sells marine and offshore wastewater treatment systems built on its proprietary FAST (Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment) aerobic biological process. Its product portfolio includes Type II Marine Sanitation Devices (LX, MX, M, and D-Series), the Marine BioBarrier MBR membrane bioreactor, the patented InTank ballast water treatment system, vacuum collection and lift stations, portable restrooms, and brine making and on-site hypochlorite generation systems for municipal and industrial water treatment applications.

Product overview

Scienco/FAST provides a comprehensive portfolio of water and wastewater treatment systems for marine, offshore, and land applications. The core offering centers on the FAST (Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment) technology platform, encompassing multiple marine sanitation device (MSD) product lines: LX-Series (small commercial vessels), MX-Series and M-Series (mid-size commercial vessels), and D-Series (larger commercial/military vessels). These are complemented by the Marine BioBarrier MBR membrane bioreactor system for advanced treatment, the InTank Ballast Water Treatment System for ballast water management, and the MarineFAST BioSolids Management System for sludge handling. Supporting infrastructure includes SaniVAC vacuum collection, SaniLIFT wastewater transfer stations, and PortaFAST self-contained restrooms. The product ecosystem is supported by Mighty Mike branded chemical products (cleaners, detergents, treatment packets, chlorination/dechlorination tablets, and peracetic acid disinfectant) and FOGHog grease management equipment. For land and industrial water treatment, Scienco/FAST offers SciBRINE brine making systems and SciChlor sodium hypochlorite generators. All marine products are certified to USCG, IMO MARPOL, and ABS standards, with over 4,800 marine and offshore installations worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FAST® (Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment): Core treatment technology process used in marine sanitation devices
• MarineFAST®
• LX-Series
• MX-Series
• M-Series
• D Series
• Marine BioBarrier® (MBR)
• InTank®
• Mighty Mike®
• FOGHog®
• PortaFAST®
• SaniLIFT®
• MarineFAST® BioSolids Management System
• SaniVAC
• SciBRINE®
• SciChlor®

Products and services

• MarineFAST LX-Series Economical, compact, corrosion-resistant Type II Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) designed for small commercial vessels including harbor tugs and workboats, using FAST fixed activated sludge treatment technology to process blackwater and graywater.
• MarineFAST MX-Series Type II Marine Sanitation Devices engineered to treat blackwater and graywater on commercial vessels carrying up to 65 crew members, with a compact all-in-one design for installations in areas with limited headroom.
• MarineFAST M-Series Type II Marine Sanitation Devices engineered to treat blackwater and graywater onboard commercial vessels with crews of up to 60 people, designed for flexible installation in areas with low headroom and narrow access.
• MarineFAST D-Series Reliable, compact, and efficient marine wastewater treatment system designed for vessels requiring IMO and USCG-compliant solutions, delivering robust performance in demanding maritime environments.
• Marine BioBarrier MBR High-performance membrane bioreactor system delivering ultra-clean, disinfected effluent from marine wastewater by combining biological treatment with advanced membrane filtration, achieving up to 99.9% pollutant removal and IMO MEPC.227(64) compliance.
• InTank Ballast Water Treatment System Revolutionary patented ballast water treatment system that disinfects water directly inside ballast tanks during voyage, eliminating the need for high-flow filtration during ballasting and meeting IMO Ballast Water Management Convention and USCG requirements.
• SaniVAC Vacuum Collection Equipment High-performance marine vacuum collection system that moves wastewater from toilets, sinks, and showers to an onboard Marine Sanitation Device, using powerful vacuum suction for hygienic, efficient waste transport with minimal water usage.
• SaniLIFT Stations Compact, automated wastewater lift station designed to move blackwater, graywater, and other liquid waste from collection points to treatment systems or holding tanks in marine applications where gravity flow is not feasible.
• PortaFAST Self-Contained Restroom Fully self-contained, transportable restroom and sanitation solution equipped with a certified MarineFAST sewage treatment plant, built into a standard shipping container for use in rugged environments and remote locations with plug-and-play operation.
• MarineFAST BioSolids Management System Fully enclosed, automated aerobic sludge digester designed to work with larger MarineFAST systems, extending sludge retention time and enabling long-term internal storage to reduce manual sludge removal requirements.
• FOGHog Grease Trap Equipment Specialized automated grease trap equipment for managing and reducing Fats, Oils, and Grease accumulation in marine wastewater systems, protecting plumbing and extending the life of downstream treatment equipment.
• SciBRINE Brinemaker System Complete, automated system for producing clear, saturated brine on demand for water softening, food processing, and industrial applications, built to USDA and FSIS food processing standards.
• SciChlor Sodium Hypochlorite Generator Compact, fully integrated system for on-site sodium hypochlorite production using proprietary SciCELL electrolysis technology, generating a safe 0.8% chlorine solution for drinking water and process water disinfection applications. NSF and ANSI 61 Certified.

Quantifiable outcome

• BOD5 levels as low as 3.2 mg/l in USCG tests (requirement: no standard) and 4.1 mg/l in IMO MEPC.159(55) tests (requirement: 25 mg/l)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and historical.

• BioMicrobics, Inc.coreOthersScienco/FAST is a subsidiary of BioMicrobics, Inc., a company providing advanced technology for wastewater, stormwater, and water treatment industries. The FAST® technology was acquired and merged with MarineFAST® in the late 1990s. Robert Rebori serves as President of BioMicrobics, Inc.
• InTank Ballast Water Treatment SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationInTank BWTS is a subsidiary of BioMicrobics and part of the Scienco/FAST group, providing the InTank® in-tank ballast water treatment technology.
• BioMicrobicscoreOthersAffiliate sister company providing sustainable water solutions. Part of the same corporate family as Scienco/FAST.
• SeptiTechminorOthersAffiliate sister company specializing in residential/commercial trickling filter wastewater treatment systems.
• ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)coreOthersRegulatory certification partner. FAST tanks built to ABS Deep Tank Standards. MarineFAST systems certified by ABS for marine sanitation compliance.
• IMO (International Maritime Organization)coreOthersRegulatory compliance standards body. FAST systems certified to IMO MEPC.159(55), MEPC.227(64), and MARPOL requirements.
• USCG (United States Coast Guard)coreOthersRegulatory certification partner. FAST units certified as Type II Marine Sanitation Devices under 33 CFR Part 159.
• Transport CanadacoreOthersRegulatory certification partner. FAST systems certified under Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals (SQR/2007-86).
• University of KansashistoricalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner in 1969 development of FAST® prototype system. Collaboration with university sparked inception of aerobic wastewater treatment technology.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Optimarin: Norwegian ballast water treatment specialist with IMO and USCG type-approved UV-based systems for commercial marine operators. Comparable as a niche BWTS competitor focused on mid-size and retrofit segments.
• Evac (Veolia): Specialist provider of marine wastewater, dry and wet vacuum collection, and ballast water management systems for cruise ships, offshore, and commercial vessels. Closest direct peer to Scienco/FAST's MSD and ballast water portfolio.
• Hyde Marine: Provider of Hyde GUARDIAN ballast water treatment systems and Headhunter marine sewage treatment products, both IMO/USCG approved. Direct peer across both core Scienco/FAST product categories.
• Ecochlor: Focused ballast water treatment system supplier using chlorine dioxide technology, IMO and USCG type-approved. Direct competitor in the marine BWTS space, especially for retrofits and challenging water conditions.
• Jowa Group: Specialist in marine biological wastewater treatment systems for ships, offshore platforms, and remote land-based applications. Closely comparable fixed-film biological technology competitor with similar vessel-class focus.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Global marine systems OEM offering HAMANN wastewater treatment and Wärtsilä Water Systems for vessels and offshore platforms. Comparable as a multi-line competitor in marine wastewater and ballast water treatment with significantly larger scale.
• RWO (Veolia Water Technologies): Veolia's marine division offering CleanBallast and integrated wastewater management for commercial and offshore marine. Comparable marine water/wastewater portfolio within a much larger water technology parent.
• Xylem: Global water technology major with marine and offshore dewatering, treatment, and pumping solutions serving shipyards and offshore operators. Broad incumbent with overlapping marine water management exposure.
• Alfa Laval: Marine equipment major offering PureBallast ballast water treatment systems plus heat transfer and freshwater generation for vessels. Directly comparable in ballast water treatment and a broader marine systems incumbent.

Emerging players

• Severn Trent Services: Provides packaged biological and advanced wastewater treatment systems including marine and offshore applications. Comparable in fixed-film and packaged plant technology with partial product overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SciencoFAST
• Xx.com/RecoverWater
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scienco-fast-inc.

Compliance9 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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