What Biowater Technology does

Biowater Technology AS is a privately held Norwegian environmental technology company headquartered in Tønsberg that designs, supplies, and commissions biological wastewater treatment solutions for Norwegian municipalities and industrial operators. Its product portfolio centres on six core process technologies: CMFF® (industrial wastewater treatment), CFAS® (biofilm technology for municipal plants, claimed to double capacity of existing facilities), CFIC® (next-generation energy-efficient biofilm), HyVAB® (hybrid anaerobic/biofilm with biogas co-benefit), MBR (membrane bioreactor), and Aktiv Slam (conventional activated sludge). The company positions the platform for both new builds and retrofits/upgrades of existing treatment infrastructure.

The business model is project-based and B2B. Biowater generates revenue from engineering, procurement and construction contracts for full wastewater treatment plants; from supply and licensing of its proprietary biofilm equipment and process packages; and from lifecycle services including pilot trials, commissioning, optimisation and managed support. Pricing is custom-quoted per project, with multi-year contract cadences typical for municipal customers. Sales cycles are long and field-driven, engaging multiple stakeholders in municipal government and industrial operations management, supported by a content and SEO-driven website presence. Customer evidence includes named municipal deployments at Kongsberg, Gol and Orkland, an aquaculture deployment with Eyvi AS, and a brewery pilot with Aass Bryggeri in Drammen. The company is led by CEO Dag Kibsgaard-Petersen alongside founder-owner Terje Andersen and co-owners Thorbjørn Westrum (Chairman) and Jon Siljudalen (CPO). The most recent disclosed external capital is a 2013 Series 2 round of approximately $6.5M led by Sembcorp Industries with Incitia Partners and Mallin Venture. Operating geography is Norway only, with no current international revenue footprint disclosed.

Name

Biowater Technology

Legal name

Biowater Technology AS

Website

https://biowatertechnology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biowater Technology AS is a Norwegian environmental technology company that designs, supplies, and commissions biofilm-based wastewater treatment plants and upgrades for municipalities and industrial operators in Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Technology

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD), Effluent Polishing & Filtration (MBR/UF/RO/GAC) (EUANADAL), Wastewater Treatment Plant Biogas & CHP (EUACAIAE)

Keywords

• Biofilm wastewater treatment
• Municipal water treatment
• Industrial wastewater solutions
• Biological treatment systems
• Water treatment technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Cumberland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects: Design, construction, and commissioning of complete wastewater treatment facilities for municipalities and industrial clients. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts involving engineering, procurement, and construction services.
2. Technology Licensing and Equipment Supply: Supply of proprietary biofilm-based technologies including CMFF, CFAS, CFIC, and HyVAB systems. Revenue includes both equipment and process licensing components.
3. Operational Support and Optimization Services: Ongoing support through the project lifecycle including consulting, pilot trials, commissioning, optimization, and continuous improvement services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Biowater Technology develops and supplies proprietary biofilm-based biological wastewater treatment technologies (CMFF®, CFAS®, CFIC®, HyVAB®, MBR, Aktiv Slam) and delivers complete wastewater treatment plant projects for municipalities and industrial clients. The company provides end-to-end services including consulting, pilot studies, design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing operational optimization. Their solutions address municipal wastewater treatment, industrial process effluent (e.g., brewery, aquaculture), and upgrades of existing facilities.

Product overview

Biowater Technology is a Norwegian environmental technology company offering complete wastewater treatment solutions for municipalities and industry. Their portfolio consists of six core biofilm-based and conventional biological treatment technologies: CMFF® (industrial wastewater), CFAS® (municipal biofilm doubling capacity), CFIC® (next-generation biofilm), HyVAB® (hybrid anaerobic/biofilm with biogas production), MBR (membrane bioreactor), and Aktiv Slam (activated sludge). These technologies can be applied as new installations or integrated into existing facilities through upgrades. The company provides comprehensive services from pilot studies through construction and operational optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CMFF: Advanced system for industrial wastewater. Provides reliable removal of particles and contaminants with high operational reliability.
• CFAS
• CFIC
• HyVAB
• MBR
• Aktiv Slam

Quantifiable outcome

• CFAS doubles capacity of existing treatment facilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• SwecocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSweco is collaborating with Biowater Technology on the Kongsberg wastewater treatment plant project. Sweco provides engineering and project management services while Biowater supplies the treatment technology. An Autodesk customer story highlights their use of ACC and Workshop XR in the project execution.
• Eyvi AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEyvi AS has engaged Biowater Technology to deliver a high-tech and environmentally friendly biological wastewater treatment plant for aquaculture operations. Eyvi serves as the primary project developer with Biowater providing the treatment technology.
• Local and International PartnerssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBiowater Technology works with local and international partners to deliver safe and efficient implementation and continuous follow-up of wastewater treatment projects.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ovivo: Canadian-headquartered pure-play water and wastewater treatment equipment and solutions provider serving municipal and industrial markets with comparable biological and membrane technologies.
• Headworks International: Provider of engineered wastewater treatment systems including MBBR/biofilm process units for municipal and industrial applications — directly competes at the equipment/process level.
• Aqua-Aerobic Systems: US-based provider of biofilm, MBR and activated sludge systems for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment — closest direct comparable to Biowater's six-product biofilm platform.
• Parkson Corporation: North American wastewater equipment manufacturer offering biological/film processes and full plant solutions — comparable to Biowater in equipment supply for municipal and industrial clients.
• Samco Technologies: Provider of industrial wastewater treatment process systems including biological and membrane solutions — comparable technology stack and industrial customer focus to Biowater.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater technology giant with MBBR/biofilm offerings (via AnoxKaldnes heritage) and broad EPC capability — directly relevant incumbent Biowater competes with on Norwegian municipal tenders.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Major multinational water and wastewater treatment provider with biofilm/biological process expertise — overlaps with Biowater's municipal and industrial customer base across Europe.
• Xylem: Global water technology company with sanitary sewer and biological treatment solutions (including MBBR heritage) — competes for the same municipal and industrial customers as Biowater.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/24480514563174
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biowater-technology-as

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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