What Orenco Systems does

Orenco Systems, Inc., founded in 1981 and headquartered in Sutherlin, Oregon, designs and manufactures advanced onsite and decentralized wastewater collection and treatment technologies serving residential, commercial, municipal, and mobile/temporary applications globally. The company's flagship AdvanTex product line uses multi-pass packed-bed textile filter technology with synthetic textile media, producing effluent typically below 10 mg/L BOD5 and TSS while consuming less than 2 kWh per 1,000 treated gallons. The portfolio is organized across three operating units: Treatment Systems (AX20, AX100, AX-Max, AX-RT/RTUV, AX-Mobile, MBBR, plus Orenco Effluent Sewer and Prelos collection systems), Orenco Controls (standard and custom industrial control panels including TCOM remote telemetry, with UL 508A and UL 698A certifications and OEM relationships with Siemens, ABB, and Schneider Electric), and Orenco Composites (DuraFiber fiberglass-reinforced buildings, tanks, basins, enclosures, and covers via vacuum-infused FRP manufacturing).

The company sells primarily through a network of regional and international distributors (FexTex Systems, Premier Environmental Products, IWS in North America; Innoflow Technologies in New Zealand/Australia; Dialynas S.A. in Greece; ENVIRA in Australia), with direct engagement on large municipal and enterprise projects and a direct-to-consumer inquiry channel via the corporate website. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure. Customers span municipal governments (Lacey WA, Vero Beach FL), hospitality (Emirates Wolgan Valley, Kauri Cliffs, Summit Bechtel Reserve, Miraggio Thermal Spa), oil and gas (Alyeska Pipeline, Seventy Seven Energy), education (Wapsie Valley HS, Meridian School District), residential developers (Silverhorn), healthcare (Soyo Municipal Hospital, Angola), and wineries (Presqu'ile, Bin to Bottle). Headcount is 251-500 and the company operates from a single Oregon campus with the Orenco Controls division in Douglas County. In August 2024, Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: ADSW) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Orenco through its Infiltrator Water Technologies subsidiary, with closing targeted for Q3 fiscal 2025.

Name

Orenco Systems

Legal name

Orenco Systems, Inc.

Website

https://orenco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Orenco Systems, founded in 1981 in Sutherlin, Oregon, manufactures advanced onsite and decentralized wastewater treatment systems (AdvanTex textile filters), industrial control panels, and fiberglass composite products for residential, commercial, municipal, and mobile applications worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Wastewater Treatment (On-site/Pre-treatment) (EUANADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decentralized/Package Wastewater Systems (Small/Remote) (EUANADAE), Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Decentralized wastewater treatment
• Onsite wastewater systems
• Textile filter treatment
• Effluent sewer collection
• Fiberglass composite products

Headquarters

HQ city

Sutherlin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wastewater Treatment Equipment Sales: Orenco manufactures and sells advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems including AdvanTex filter units, tanks, basins, and related components. Products are sold through distributors and direct channels to residential, commercial, and municipal customers.
2. Control Panel Products: Manufactures and sells standard and custom control panels for water and wastewater applications through Orenco Controls division. Includes alarm panels, simplex/duplex control panels, TCOM telemetry panels, and OEM/custom panels.
3. Composite Products: Orenco Composites division sells DuraFiber fiberglass buildings, tanks, basins, enclosures, and custom FRP products for water, wastewater, power, and telecommunications applications.
4. Training and Support Services: Provides live training sessions, webinars, and technical support for product installation and operation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Orenco designs, manufactures, and sells advanced onsite and decentralized wastewater collection and treatment systems, headlined by its proprietary AdvanTex multi-pass, packed-bed textile filter product line (AX20, AX100, AX-Max, AX20-RT, AX20-RTUV, AX-Mobile) and MBBR biofilm reactors. The portfolio is rounded out by Orenco Effluent Sewer and Prelos collection systems, the Orenco Controls division's standard/custom control panels and TCOM telemetry, Orenco Composites' DuraFiber fiberglass buildings/tanks/basins/enclosures, and supporting gravity-and-pump components for residential, commercial, municipal, mobile, and reuse applications.

Product overview

Orenco Systems is a manufacturer of advanced onsite and decentralized wastewater collection and treatment technologies founded in 1981. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around three core divisions: (1) Treatment Systems featuring the AdvanTex line of packed-bed textile filter products (AX20, AX100, AX-Max, AX-RT, AX-RTUV, and AX-Mobile for mobile/temporary applications) plus MBBR systems; (2) Gravity & Pump Products including pump vaults, packages, control panels, effluent filters, access risers, basins, float switches, and alarm panels; and (3) Orenco Controls division providing standard and custom electrical control panels (TCOM telemetry panels, simplex/duplex panels, VFD, PLC-based systems) with UL 508A and hazardous location certifications; and (4) Orenco Composites offering DuraFiber fiberglass buildings, rectangular tanks, basins/wet wells, enclosures, and custom composite products. The company serves residential, commercial, municipal, mobile/temporary, and wastewater reuse applications globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AdvanTex: Advanced wastewater treatment systems using multi-pass, packed-bed textile filter technology for residential, commercial, municipal, and mobile applications
• DuraFiber
• Orenco Controls
• Orenco Sewer
• AX-Mobile
• Prelos

Products and services

• AdvanTex AX20 Residential Treatment System Residential-scale multi-pass, packed-bed textile filter system for decentralized wastewater treatment, handling flows up to 1,000 gallons per day. Targets homeowners with site constraints such as failed drainfields, limited space, high groundwater tables, or off-grid conditions.
• AdvanTex AX100 Commercial Treatment System Commercial-scale packed-bed textile filter treatment system using multi-pass technology for consistent effluent quality regardless of flow variations. Used by hospitality, food & beverage, and commercial sites with strict permit limits.
• AdvanTex AX-Max High-Capacity Treatment System High-capacity packed-bed textile filter treatment system for municipal, commercial, and demanding applications with variable flows. Documented deployments include schools, hospitals, and large municipal sites.
• AdvanTex AX20-RT Treatment System with Recirculation Residential textile filter with recirculation for enhanced treatment performance, available in gravity and pump discharge modes, used in applications such as greywater reuse at Summit Bechtel Reserve.
• AdvanTex AX20-RTUV Treatment System with UV Disinfection Residential textile filter with integrated UV disinfection for sites requiring surface discharge. Documented in first NC residential installation in Chapel Hill.
• AdvanTex AX-Mobile Portable Treatment System Portable, self-contained treatment system for temporary camps, work sites, military, disaster relief, and large events. Pre-plumbed and pre-installed for transport and rapid setup.
• MBBR Treatment Systems Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor treatment systems providing advanced wastewater treatment using biofilm carrier media. Sold within Orenco's treatment product portfolio.
• Orenco Effluent Sewer Collection System Decentralized liquid-only sewer system using watertight tanks and small-diameter piping to convey pre-treated effluent. Reduces infrastructure cost vs. traditional gravity sewers and is used in subdivisions and community-scale applications.
• Prelos Collection System Municipal-grade decentralized collection system for community-scale wastewater management, sold alongside Orenco Effluent Sewer for municipal applications.
• TCOM Remote Telemetry Control Panels Digital, integrated telemetry panels with data logging, remote access, and real-time control for decentralized wastewater and water systems. Include controls for 1- and 3-phase motors, seal-failure and over-temperature sensors, flow meters, and optional Ethernet/cell connectivity.
• Orenco Controls Standard Control Panels Catalog of standard control panels for water and wastewater applications including simplex panels, duplex panels, alarm panels, and STCOM telemetry panels. UL 508A and UL 698A certified.
• Orenco Controls Custom Control Panels Custom-engineered control panels including electromechanical, MVP custom, OLS VFD, PLC, TCOM-XL telemetry, and built-to-spec designs for OEMs and industrial customers.
• DuraFiber Composite Buildings Super-strong, lightweight, insulated fiberglass composite structures for water, wastewater, and industrial applications such as pump houses and utility enclosures.
• DuraFiber Rectangular Tanks Versatile fiberglass-reinforced polymer tanks configured for industrial process applications.
• DuraFiber Composite Basins and Wet Wells High-quality fiberglass basins and wet wells designed for burial in saturated conditions without deformation.
• DuraFiber Composite Enclosures Corrosion-resistant fiberglass enclosures providing equipment protection for industrial and utility applications.
• DuraFiber Composite Covers Insulated process tank covers with integrated hatches for various industries.
• DuraFiber Custom Composite Projects Custom-designed fiberglass composite products including buildings, tanks, basins, enclosures, docks, and pedestrian bridges for water, wastewater, power, and telecommunications applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Effluent quality consistently <10 mg/L BOD5, <10 mg/L TSS, <5 mg/L NH3-N
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2024ADS subsidiary Infiltrator Water Technologies acquired Orenco Systems in Q3 fiscal 2025. The transaction combines two industry leaders to create a premier provider of residential and non-residential advanced wastewater treatment systems, leveraging complementary product portfolios, expanded geographic reach, and combined distribution networks.
• Infiltrator Water TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2024Subsidiary of ADS that executed the acquisition of Orenco Systems. Infiltrator is a leading manufacturer of advanced wastewater treatment products.
• Innoflow TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuckland-based Orenco distributor serving New Zealand and Australia markets. Responsible for design, installation, and ongoing operation/maintenance services.
• Integrated Water Services (IWS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesign/build company serving as Orenco distributor, handling system design and installation for commercial and municipal projects.
• Dialynas S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreek distributor of Orenco products providing installation and 6-year service contracts for resorts in Greece.
• FexTex SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrenco distributor in the Pacific Northwest region, involved in municipal and commercial projects.
• ENVIRA HoldingsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian company working with Orenco on design-build projects including Wirib Tourism Park and Scenic Rim Trail.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Conder Environmental Solutions: Australian decentralized wastewater treatment manufacturer with residential, commercial, and remote-site systems; comparable technology stack and customer profile to Orenco in the Australian market.
• Fuji Clean USA: US arm of Fuji Clean Co., a Japanese maker of packaged residential and light-commercial wastewater treatment systems; competes in the same decentralized, regulatory-driven niche as Orenco.
• Infiltrator Water Technologies: Advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems maker (subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems) that is now Orenco's acquirer; directly overlapping in residential and decentralized treatment product lines.
• Bio-Microbics: Decentralized wastewater treatment company offering fixed-film and membrane bioreactor systems for residential, commercial, and marine applications; overlaps with Orenco's MBBR and advanced treatment portfolio.
• Norweco: US manufacturer of decentralized wastewater treatment and pretreatment systems for residential, commercial, and institutional applications; competes head-to-head with AdvanTex in advanced onsite treatment.
• Clearstream Wastewater Systems: Manufacturer of packaged aerobic wastewater treatment systems for residential and commercial applications; competes with Orenco's AX-series in North American decentralized markets.
• Jet Inc. Manufacturer of residential and commercial aerobic treatment units and wastewater systems; competes directly with Orenco's AdvanTex AX-series in decentralized markets.

Broad incumbents

• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Global environmental services and water treatment technology provider competing with Orenco on larger industrial and municipal wastewater opportunities.
• Xylem (Evoqua): Global water technology major (with acquired Evoqua business) offering large-scale municipal and industrial wastewater treatment; overlaps with Orenco only at the high-capacity municipal end.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Large diversified water and wastewater treatment provider serving municipal and industrial customers globally; broader portfolio that competes with Orenco on selected municipal projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Orenco_Systems
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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