Mar Cor Purification

What Mar Cor Purification does

Mar Cor Purification is a U.S. specialist in medical-grade water purification, focused on hemodialysis and renal applications, operating as a brand under Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, which is itself owned by Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL). The company designs, manufactures, and services FDA 510(k)-cleared central and portable reverse osmosis (RO) systems, bicarbonate mixing and distribution systems, water distribution systems, and a portfolio of hollow-fiber and endotoxin-retentive filters, all engineered to meet AAMI/ISO 13959 hemodialysis water quality standards. Proprietary technologies include Heat Forward Technology for chemical-free hot-water disinfection and Double Pass Technology in the BioPure HX2 central system for enhanced endotoxin removal.

The business operates through direct enterprise field sales and a 27-facility service and regeneration network across the U.S. and Canada, with service offices positioned within 100 miles of over 70% of U.S. dialysis customers. Revenue is generated across five streams: capital equipment sales (EON, BioPure HX2, CWP, 23G, Millenium HX, WRO 300 H, 700 RO, MCB/SDS bicarbonate systems, Rover ALX transport), recurring service contracts with 24/7 technical support, service deionization and carbon exchange (regenerated in FDA QSR-inspected facilities), training and certification programs, and consumables such as Minncare HD disinfectant, test strips, and membrane cleaners. At the time of the January 2022 acquisition by Evoqua (now under Xylem), the business carried annualized revenue of approximately $180 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $27 million before synergies, with an installed base of roughly 5,500 sites. Primary customers are hospitals, chronic dialysis clinics, acute care programs, nursing homes, correctional facilities, and home dialysis patients, with a secondary commercial/industrial and life sciences customer segment served via the WaterSmart program. The company is led by Greg Reny as SVP and General Manager of the Renal division.

Name

Mar Cor Purification

Legal name

Evoqua Water Technologies LLC

Website

https://mcpur.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mar Cor Purification is a U.S. medical water purification specialist serving hemodialysis clinics, hospitals, and acute/home dialysis programs with FDA-cleared RO systems, filtration, and recurring service contracts across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Water Purification Systems

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Dialysis Water Treatment & Dialysate Delivery Systems (HLAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation (HSAOAAAH), Effluent Polishing & Filtration (MBR/UF/RO/GAC) (EUANADAL)

Keywords

• Dialysis water treatment
• Medical water purification
• Reverse osmosis systems
• Hemodialysis filtration
• Water disinfection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Skippack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Water Treatment Systems: Sale of medical water purification equipment including central RO systems, portable RO machines, dialysis water treatment systems, bicarbonate mixing systems, and water distribution systems.
2. Service Contracts and Maintenance: Preventative maintenance contracts offering scheduled maintenance visits, 24-hour service and support, documentation, parts and material discounts, and extended system life.
3. Service Deionization: Service DI and carbon exchange service for dialysis applications, regenerated in FDA QSR inspected facilities with stringent quality control.
4. Training Services: In-house, online, and on-site training programs for dialysis water systems, including certification contact hours and comprehensive seminars.
5. Consumables and Disinfection Products: Sale of Minncare HD disinfectant products, test strips, membrane cleaners, and replacement filters.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mar Cor Purification manufactures and services medical water purification systems, primarily FDA 510(k) cleared reverse osmosis (RO) equipment for hemodialysis applications. The product portfolio includes central water systems, portable RO machines, bicarbonate mixing and distribution systems, water distribution stations, hollow fiber and depth filtration products, and disinfection consumables. The company also delivers preventative maintenance service contracts, service deionization/carbon exchange, equipment installation, and operator training programs to healthcare, life sciences, and industrial customers across North America.

Product overview

Mar Cor Purification is a leading brand of water purification products and services for the hemodialysis and renal markets, operating as a Xylem brand. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of 510(k) cleared medical water purification systems, filtration products, and professional services. The core product line includes portable reverse osmosis systems (EON, Millenium HX, WRO 300 H, 700 Series) and central water systems (BioPure HX2, CWP, 23G), supported by bicarbonate mixing systems (MCB, SDS/PSDS), water distribution systems (Tx3 Therapy Supply Station), and transport systems (Rover ALX). The add-on portfolio encompasses filtration products (ENX Filter, FiberFlo Hollow Fiber Filters, RenaPure, Depth Filters, Carbon Block Systems), disinfection products (Minncare HD Disinfection Kit, Minncare HD Test Strips, Minnclean Membrane Cleaner), and pretreatment systems. Service offerings include service deionization and carbon exchange, service contracts with 24/7 support, equipment installation, and the WaterSmart commercial and industrial water program. The company also provides dialysis water system training. With over 50 years of experience and 5,500 installations, Mar Cor serves the medical, life sciences, and industrial markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EON Portable Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Large water treatment technology provider offering RO, filtration, and service solutions across industrial and healthcare segments. Comparable to Mar Cor's commercial/industrial water business and adjacent to its medical water capabilities, though not focused on US dialysis clinics.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water treatment chemicals and equipment for industrial, commercial, and healthcare customers. Comparable as a broad water solutions incumbent serving hospitals and industrial accounts; competes with Mar Cor's commercial/industrial water programs and Minncare HD disinfection lines.
• SUEZ Water Technologies: Major water treatment equipment and services provider offering RO, filtration, and service solutions across multiple industries. Comparable to Mar Cor's broader water offerings and service network, particularly for commercial/industrial applications.
• Cantel Medical / STERIS: Former parent of Mar Cor's renal business before the 2022 sale to Evoqua; STERIS remains a broad infection prevention and sterilization incumbent serving dialysis clinics. Comparable because it is a prior owner of the same asset and an adjacent supplier of consumables into the same end customer base.

Direct peers

• Nipro Corporation: Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of dialysis equipment and water purification systems with a growing US footprint. Directly competes with Mar Cor in dialysis water treatment, particularly for mid-sized clinics and IDNs seeking alternative OEM suppliers.
• Asahi Kasei Medical: Subsidiary of Asahi Kasei producing dialysis-related products including water treatment components. Competes in dialysis water systems and supplies, particularly relevant for clinics seeking alternative filtration and RO system providers.
• B. Braun: Global medical device company offering a comprehensive hemodialysis portfolio including water treatment systems. Overlaps directly with Mar Cor's central and portable RO offerings, particularly in US and Canadian hospital and clinic channels.
• Baxter International: Major dialysis products manufacturer including water treatment and dialysate delivery systems through its Renal Care business. Competes head-to-head with Mar Cor in dialysis water systems globally and is also a key OEM partner/adversary depending on clinic contracting.
• Fresenius Medical Care: The largest integrated dialysis products and services company in the world, manufacturing both dialysis machines and water treatment systems. Directly competes with Mar Cor in hemodialysis water purification, particularly in US clinic channels, and serves as both a customer-competitor with vertically bundled offerings.

Emerging players

• Hamilton Company: Specialty manufacturer of high-purity water systems, laboratory automation, and life science consumables. Comparable because of overlap in medical/laboratory high-purity water systems and consumable filters, though focused on lab/research rather than dialysis clinics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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