Murugappa Water Technology and Solutions

What Murugappa Water Technology and Solutions does

Murugappa Water Technology and Solutions (MWTS) is a Chennai-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of the INR 742 billion Murugappa Group that designs, manufactures, and commissions industrial water and wastewater treatment plants under a "4 ACES" framework spanning Automation, Chemistry, Engineering, and Services. The company offers a broad product portfolio including conventional equipment (aerators, clarifiers, thickeners, flash mixers, flocculators, packaged STPs), the Ultra Series of membranes (UF, MBR, RO), and a suite of proprietary advanced technologies — notably Aquatron (patented FPSTAR for ZLD without evaporators), Oceantron (zero-brine seawater desalination), Biothane (MIBR biomethane reactor), Ultra C-Membrane (inorganic Al2O3 membrane), Ultra ZEELD (recompression-based ZLD), Hybrid Resource Recovery, and Advanced Oxidation Solutions. It also sells a small consumer line of "Jiva Water" quantum/bio-field water revitalization devices (Yami, Yami G, Vipasa) through an e-commerce storefront.

Name

Murugappa Water Technology and Solutions

Legal name

Murugappa Water Technology & Solutions Pvt Ltd

Website

https://murugappawater.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MWTS is a Chennai-based subsidiary of the Murugappa Group that designs, manufactures, and commissions industrial water and wastewater treatment plants, supplying equipment, advanced proprietary technologies, chemicals, and O&M services to enterprises in pharma, automotive, mining, FMCG, and other sectors across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Water Supply (4941), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Membranes, Consumables & Chemicals (Elements, Antiscalants, Cleaning) (EUANAFAJ), Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN), Industrial Water Reuse Utilities (ZLD/MLD & Process Water Recycling) (EUANAGAG), Whole-House (Point-of-Entry) Water Treatment Systems (CRAJAJAE)

Keywords

• Water treatment equipment
• Wastewater treatment plants
• Zero liquid discharge
• Membrane filtration systems
• Industrial water management

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment: Manufacturing and sale of water treatment equipment including Aerators, Clarifiers, Thickeners, Flash Mixers, Flocculators, UF/RO/MBR skids, and Ultra Series membranes.
2. Turnkey Project Solutions: Complete turnkey solutions from concept to commissioning for raw water, process water, effluent treatment, reuse/recycle, ZLD, and resource recovery systems.
3. Water Treatment Chemicals: Specialty chemicals including coagulants, flocculants, anti-scalants, cleaners, biocides, boiler/cooling treatments, green chemistry products, and process additives. Formulated at state-of-the-art labs and manufactured at modern production sites.
4. Operations and Maintenance Services: O&M contracts, after-sales service, troubleshooting, spares supply, membrane supply, and Annual Maintenance Contracts for water treatment systems.
5. Jiva Water Consumer Devices: Sale of consumer water revitalization devices including Yami, Yami G, and Vipasa through e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MWTS designs, manufactures, and commissions industrial water and wastewater treatment plants, equipment, and proprietary technologies on a turnkey basis for enterprise clients across multiple industries. The portfolio includes Ultra Series membranes, conventional treatment equipment (Aerators, Clarifiers, Thickeners, Flash Mixers, Flocculators, Packaged STPs), advanced proprietary systems (Aquatron, Oceantron, Biothane, Ultra C-Membrane, Ultra ZEELD, Hybrid Resource Recovery, Advanced Oxidation), water treatment chemicals, O&M services, and consumer-facing Jiva Water revitalization devices.

Product overview

Murugappa Water Technology & Solutions (MWTS) is a comprehensive water treatment solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of equipment, advanced technologies, and services. The core product line includes water treatment equipment: Ultra Series membranes (Ultra-PureIT MBR, Ultra-KLEAN-PF UF, Ultra-pRO sep RO), Aerators, Clarifiers, Thickeners, Flash Mixers, Flocculators & Agitators, and Packaged STP Systems. Advanced technology offerings include Aquatron (wastewater recovery), Oceantron (seawater desalination), Biothane (biomethane production), Ultra C-Membrane (inorganic filtration), Ultra ZEELD (ZLD systems), Hybrid Resource Recovery, and Advanced Oxidation Solutions. Consumer products include Jiva Water Devices (Yami, Yami G, Vipasa) for water revitalization. Services encompass chemical solutions, operation & maintenance, and digitalization/IoT integration. MWTS operates through its 4 ACES approach: Automation, Chemistry, Engineering, and Services, providing turnkey solutions from concept to commissioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jiva Water: Product line of water revitalization devices including Yami, Yami G, and Vipasa that restore life energy to water using quantum physics and frequency encoding principles.
• Yami
• Yami G (with Grooves)
• Vipasa

Products and services

• Ultra Series Membranes State-of-the-art membrane solutions including Ultra-PureIT Hollow Fiber Membrane Bio Reactor for treating industrial effluents and municipal sewage, Ultra-KLEAN-PF pressurized ultrafiltration membranes made of PVDF, and Ultra-pRO sep RO membranes for brackish water treatment. Targeted at industrial and municipal water treatment operators.
• Aerators High-Speed Floating Aerators designed for maximum oxygen transfer (1.62-1.71 kg O2/hp/hr) with minimal energy consumption, featuring multiple seals, specialized bearings, and FRP float integration. Used in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants for biological oxygenation.
• Clarifiers Customized clarifier designs including Primary Clarifiers, Secondary Clarifiers, and High Rate Solid Contact Clarifiers (HRSCC) for efficient sludge extraction and separation from water. Used in industrial and municipal water treatment plants.
• Thickeners RCC structures with advanced drive mechanisms and rake arms designed to produce denser sludge and reduce solid handling needs, ensuring continuous and efficient operation during peak loads in industrial and municipal treatment plants.
• Flash Mixers Mixing tanks designed to destabilize suspended particles using coagulants and specific chemicals, with agitator design optimized for suspended matter removal and energy efficiency. Used in industrial and municipal water treatment plants.
• Flocculators and Agitators Water treatment equipment with gradual design speed where slow-moving paddles ensure gentle agitation for agglomeration of destabilized colloids and increased particle contact to promote floc growth. Used in industrial and municipal water treatment plants.
• Packaged STP Systems Modular sewage treatment units up to 250 KLD with MBBR, MBR, and ASP technology options. Skid-mounted systems require minimal civil works, offering affordability and scalability for industrial and township applications.
• Aquatron (FPSTAR Technology) Patented wastewater recovery technology using Fine Particle Shortwave Thrombotic Agglomeration Reactor (FPSTAR) to transform wastewater into IS 10500 standard water without chemicals, RO, or evaporators. Achieves zero liquid discharge and zero discharge of hazardous chemicals. Reduces TDS, COD, and BOD by 95%. Targeted at industrial enterprises facing ZLD mandates.
• Oceantron Seawater desalination technology using Specific Frequency of Dissociation (SFOD) and Reduction-Facilitated-Osmotic-Diffusion (RFOD) to convert seawater to drinking water standards. Achieves net zero water consumption with zero brine discharge using only 7-10 units per m3/KL energy, and recovers valuable metals from seawater. Targeted at coastal industrial and municipal applications.
• Biothane (MIBR Technology) Biomimicry technology system that transforms organic waste into biomethane using MIBR (Microbial Immobilized Bio-Ring) Reactor. Produces high-quality biogas (97-98% methane) and organic NPK fertilizer from lignocellulosic biomass, with 20-40% higher yield than conventional methods. Targeted at industrial organic waste generators.
• Ultra C-Membrane Non-polymeric inorganic membrane filtration for treating tough, hot, and corrosive industrial wastewater. Includes Ultra and Micro series with asymmetric Al2O3 modules for high flux ranges of 90-100 LMH, with chemical inertness and foulant tolerance. Targeted at industrial applications with hot/corrosive wastewater streams.
• Ultra ZEELD Zero Liquid Discharge system using advanced recompression technology to eliminate constant need for fresh steam while concentrating effluent at 30-50% reduced Total Cost of Operation. Targeted at industries with ZLD compliance requirements.
• Hybrid Resource Recovery Hybrid non-thermal membrane concentration solution for high TDS industrial brine. Features hybrid draw solution recovery system providing concentration and pure water recovery benefits with portable pilot units of 100-500 LPH capacity. Targeted at industries with high TDS brine disposal challenges.
• Advanced Oxidation Solutions Treatment system for mineralizing and degrading effluents containing hard-to-treat recalcitrant organics or hazardous compounds. Includes improved gas dissolution technology for enhanced bio-energy generation. Targeted at industries with hard-to-treat effluent streams.
• Digitalization Solutions (Pani Zed View) Smart plant solutions leveraging IoT technology for plant automation and data capture, including the Pani Zed View cloud-based operational intelligence platform. Translates operational data into insights for cost and operational efficiencies in water treatment plants, with predictive maintenance and process optimization. Targeted at industrial plant operators seeking digital transformation.
• Yami (Jiva Water Portable Device) Portable pocket-sized water revitalizing device that transforms drinking water by restoring life energy using quantum physics and bio-field energy principles. Weighs 0.54 kg with dimensions 135mm x 37.4mm. No electricity or refills required. Targeted at individual consumers seeking improved cellular hydration. Priced at INR 11,950.
• Yami G with Grooves (Jiva Water Household Device) Water revitalizing outlet device for household installation under sinks, with sink purifiers, shower heads, and hose pipes. Restores essential energy in water for improved hydration, skin, and health. Targeted at households seeking water revitalization. Priced at INR 12,950.
• Vipasa (Jiva Water Agricultural Device) Agricultural water revitalizing device suited for small farms, cattle, and poultry. Enhances soil biome, nutritional value, yield, and crop cycle time while maintaining optimal livestock health. Made of Surgical Stainless Steel (SS 316L). Targeted at small agricultural operators, cattle, and poultry farmers. Priced at INR 26,950.
• Water Treatment Chemicals Customized chemical solutions including coagulants, flocculants, anti-scalants, cleaners, biocides for water treatment applications. Covers clarification, biological treatment, membrane programs, boiler treatment, cooling systems, and green chemistry solutions. Targeted at industrial and institutional water treatment operators.
• Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Services Operation and maintenance services including after-sales service, retrofits, troubleshooting, spares supply, membrane supply, annual maintenance contracts, and chemical services for water and wastewater treatment plants. Targeted at existing and new industrial water treatment plant owners.
• Turnkey Raw Water Treatment Solutions Turnkey raw water treatment plants designed for cost efficiency, using integrated systems including oxidation, evaporation, and membrane filtration methods to maximize recovery and reuse. Targeted at industrial clients requiring consistent raw water quality.
• Turnkey Wastewater Treatment Solutions Customizable wastewater and effluent treatment solutions to improve operational costs, backed by four decades of plant commissioning experience. Targeted at industrial clients across multiple verticals requiring compliance with discharge regulations.
• Turnkey Sewage Treatment Solutions Sewage and domestic wastewater treatment solutions addressing increasingly strict norms for domestic and industrial waste water treatment and recovery. Targeted at industrial and township applications.
• Turnkey Tertiary Treatment & Recycling Solutions UF-based tertiary treatment and recycling systems using membranes specially formulated from modified PES or PVDF (hydrophilic, chemically stable polymer highly resistant to chlorine, chloramines, and sodium hypochlorite) for water reuse applications. Targeted at industrial clients seeking water recycling and reuse.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aquatron reduces TDS, COD, and BOD by 95%
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pani Energy Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 28 November 2024Strategic partnership to bring cutting-edge solutions to water treatment plants across India for ESG goals. Combines Pani's operational intelligence technology with MWTS's market knowledge and operational capabilities. Focuses on reducing operational costs, minimizing downtime, energy consumption, and chemical use, while extending equipment life.
• ElectraMetcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for battery recycling and metal recovery solutions. ElectraMet's electrochemical technology enables high-purity metal recovery from black mass with zero harmful byproducts. MWTS provides operational capabilities for EV battery recyclers.
• ZwitterCocoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for fouling-immune membrane technology enabling water reuse and product recovery from challenging wastewater streams. ZwitterCo's breakthrough technology sets new standards for fouling resistance and energy efficiency.
• ROTECcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for ROTEC's proprietary Flow Reversal Technology (FR-RO) which periodically changes saline stream direction to prevent biofouling and mineral scaling in RO systems. MWTS provides operational expertise for implementation.
• Pani Energy Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCombined go-to-market efforts for industrial water treatment optimization solutions across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, primary metals, and food & beverage industries in India.
• Jiva Water DevicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jiva Water Devices for water revitalization technology. MWTS integrates these devices with quantum physics and bio-field energy principles to restore water's life energy for agricultural, industrial, and household applications.
• Pani Energy Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationPani's flagship product Pani Zed™ is a cloud-based operational intelligence platform that aggregates data from water treatment plants, analyzes performance, and provides optimization recommendations. Partnership enables MWTS to offer digital operations transformation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Thermax Limited: Indian EPC and industrial equipment major with a dedicated water and waste solutions division serving process industries. Comparable on industrial water turnkey execution, OEM equipment (clarifiers, softeners, RO), and chemicals portfolio; broader scope and listed scale.
• VA Tech Wabag: Indian-listed pure-play water and wastewater treatment EPC firm serving municipal and industrial clients across India, Middle East, and Europe. Directly comparable to MWTS on turnkey plant delivery, ZLD focus, and Indian industrial customer base, though materially larger and global.
• Ion Exchange (India) Limited: Indian water and environment management company offering treatment plants, membranes, resins, and specialty chemicals to industrial and institutional clients. Directly comparable product breadth (equipment + chemicals + service) and Indian industrial customer overlap.
• Triveni Engineering & Industries: Indian conglomerate with a significant water treatment business alongside sugar and engineering operations. Overlaps with MWTS on industrial water treatment equipment and turnkey delivery, particularly for sugar/distillery effluents.

Emerging players

• Organica Water: Hungarian-headquartered wastewater treatment specialist using biological/IFAS/MBR processes with India operations and projects. Comparable niche overlap in advanced biological wastewater treatment for industrial and municipal clients in India.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater treatment major with strong India presence serving industrial and municipal clients. Comparable on ZLD, desalination, and process water offerings; competes for the same large Indian industrial RFPs as MWTS.
• Xylem Inc. Global pure-play water technology major offering pumps, treatment, and digital solutions across industrial, municipal, and commercial markets. Compares on equipment portfolio (pumps, membranes, monitoring) but operates at vastly larger scale and global footprint.
• Pentair plc: Global water treatment and flow technology company with residential, commercial, and industrial portfolios. Comparable on filtration, membrane, and treatment equipment side; much broader and consumer-skewed relative to MWTS.
• Ecolab Inc. Global leader in water, hygiene, and process chemicals serving industrial customers including food & beverage, pharma, and manufacturing. Comparable on water treatment chemicals and industrial service contracts; far broader portfolio and global reach.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water technology and services provider offering treatment chemicals, equipment, and digital monitoring to industrial clients. Directly comparable chemicals-plus-equipment-plus-monitoring model, though at global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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