AquaBlok
AquaBlok manufactures patented bentonite-coated aggregate composite materials for environmental remediation (Superfund, Navy, PFAS) and geotechnical sealing (ponds, dams, utility trenches), serving government agencies, engineering consultants, and contractors across the US, Canada, Norway, and Australia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersSwanton, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AquaBlok does
AquaBlok, Ltd. is a Swanton, Ohio-based manufacturer (founded 1999, 11-50 employees) of patented bentonite-coated aggregate composite particle materials sold under the AquaBlok, AquaGate+, RemBind, SubmerSeed, and RockBlok brands. The company's proprietary composite consists of an aggregate (limestone) core coated with powdered sodium bentonite; once hydrated, the bentonite swells to fill pore spaces and create a very low-permeability seal (5x10⁻⁸ cm/sec at a 6-inch hydrated layer) without mechanical compaction and capable of being placed through water columns. Products are formulated for both freshwater and saltwater environments and have been validated as final remedies at USEPA Superfund Sites, US Navy installations (including Pearl Harbor), Great Lakes Legacy Act sites, and municipal projects such as the City of Los Angeles Machado Lake Ecosystem Rehabilitation Project (33,000+ tons of material supplied into a $111M program).
The company operates across two segments. The primary Environmental Remediation segment serves federal, state, and municipal government agencies, engineering consultants, and responsible parties on Superfund, Navy, and large-municipal cleanup projects through thin-layer capping, active (reactive) capping, dredge-and-cap, in-situ treatment, permeable reactive barriers, and PFAS remediation (RemBind, validated by CSIRO and the University of Adelaide). The secondary Geotechnical Sealing segment serves contractors, municipalities, and property owners on pond construction/repair, dam and levee enhancement, anti-seep collars, animal burrow plugging, synthetic liner repair, and utility trench sealing, distributed through 100+ distributors across the US and Canada.
AquaBlok generates revenue primarily from one-time hardware sales of packaged products (50 lb bags, 2400-2700 lb Super Sacks, bulk shipments), supplemented by on-site/near-site manufacturing services for large projects to reduce freight costs and by technical support and lab services (preliminary laboratory studies, bench-scale testing, and QA/QC field support) for engineering consultants. Go-to-market is a sales-led hybrid: direct enterprise sales for major remediation projects (Superfund, Navy, large municipal), distributor/channel partners for geotechnical sealing, and a small direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront for SMB applications. The firm maintains international reach through AquaBlok Pacific, a joint venture with Australia's Affective Group (formed 2019), an announced AquaBlok Norge presence, and historical project work in Norway.
AquaBlok firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AquaBlok
- Legal name
- AquaBlok, Ltd.
- Website
- https://aquablok.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AquaBlok manufactures patented bentonite-coated aggregate composite materials for environmental remediation (Superfund, Navy, PFAS) and geotechnical sealing (ponds, dams, utility trenches), serving government agencies, engineering consultants, and contractors across the US, Canada, Norway, and Australia.
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AquaBlok industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Environmental Remediation and Geotechnical Sealing Materials
- akta.pro primary industry
- Special Waste Disposal (Asbestos, Treated Wood, PFAS-impacted Residuals, Other Regulated Wastes) (EUAIACAK)
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Where AquaBlok is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Swanton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
AquaBlok business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales: Sale of proprietary composite materials including AquaBlok, AquaGate+, RemBind, and SubmerSeed products. Revenue generated from one-time product purchases with varying packaging options (50lb bags, Super Sacks 2400-2700lbs, bulk shipments).
- On-Site Manufacturing Services: For large-scale projects, AquaBlok performs on-site or near-site manufacturing to reduce packaging and freight costs. This service component supports major remediation projects.
- Technical Support and Lab Services: Laboratory facilities and technical support provided to engineering consultants including preliminary laboratory studies, bench-scale testing, and QA/QC field support services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | AquaBlok 2080FW - 50lb Box |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
AquaBlok product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AquaBlok manufactures and distributes patented bentonite-coated aggregate composite materials that create low-permeability seals upon hydration. Its product portfolio supports two segments: (1) environmental contamination remediation — including thin/active sediment capping, in-situ treatment, and PFAS (RemBind) and activated-carbon (AquaGate+PAC) remediation; and (2) non-contamination geotechnical sealing — including pond construction and repair, dam/levee enhancement, anti-seep collars, utility trench dams, synthetic liner repair, and animal burrow plugging. Products are sold in 50 lb bags, 2,400 lb Super Sacks, or bulk, with on-site manufacturing available for major projects.
Product overview
AquaBlok is a manufacturer of patented composite particle materials for two primary segments: environmental contamination remediation and non-contamination geotechnical sealing. The core product line consists of bentonite-coated aggregate materials (AquaBlok 2080FW, 3070FW, 3070SW, 1585FW) that create low-permeability seals when hydrated. For remediation, the portfolio includes AquaGate+PAC (powdered activated carbon amendment for sediment capping) and RemBind (PFAS treatment material). SubmerSeed addresses sediment remediation with biological components. The geotechnical sealing line serves pond construction, dam/levee repair, trench dams, animal burrow plugging, and synthetic liner repair applications. Products are available in various packaging (50lb bags, 2400lb Super Sacks) and can be manufactured on-site for large projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AquaGate+: Product line featuring AquaGate+PAC material utilizing powder activated carbon to limit migration of residual contamination from sediments and improve water quality
- RemBind
- SubmerSeed
- RockBlok
- AquaBlok Pacific
Products and services
- AquaBlok 2080FW Bentonite-based freshwater sealing material consisting of aggregate coated with powdered sodium bentonite that creates a low-permeability seal when hydrated without mechanical compaction; used for pond construction and repair, animal burrow plugging, foundation protection, and other geotechnical sealing applications.
- AquaBlok 3070FW Freshwater-compatible formulation of the bentonite-based composite sealing material with specific permeability characteristics used in environmental remediation and sealing applications.
- AquaBlok 3070SW Saltwater-compatible formulation designed for brackish and marine environments including estuaries, tidal bays, saltwater marinas, and open oceans.
- AquaBlok 1585FW Freshwater formulation with a specific aggregate size and bentonite coating ratio designed for targeted sealing applications.
- AB Blended Barrier Blended barrier technology combining AquaBlok with other materials to enhance sealing performance for containment facilities and specialized applications.
- RockBlok Composite material used in the barrier layer of containment facilities, providing enhanced structural support and low-permeability sealing in high-load applications.
- AquaGate+PAC Powdered activated carbon (PAC) amendment product used in contaminated sediment remediation to limit migration of residual contamination from sediments and improve water quality; deployed at USEPA Superfund Sites including Pearl Harbor and Detroit River projects.
- RemBind PFAS remediation material marketed in North America under partnership with Ziltek for treatment of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and related PFAS compounds in soil and groundwater; successfully remediated 1,500 metric tons of PFAS-contaminated soil in Australia.
- SubmerSeed Product line for sediment remediation applications involving seed materials or biological components used in environmental restoration projects.
- On-Site / Near-Site Manufacturing Service Service under which AquaBlok manufactures its composite material on or near the project site for large remediation or sealing projects, reducing packaging and freight costs; available for projects globally including Alaska, Norway, and Australia.
- Laboratory and Technical Support Services Laboratory and technical-support services provided to engineering consultants and responsible parties, including preliminary laboratory studies, bench-scale testing, and QA/QC field support for AquaBlok product deployments.
Quantifiable outcome
- Hydraulic conductivity of 5x10⁻⁸ cm/sec or lower achieved with 6-inch hydrated layer
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Companies that use AquaBlok
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AquaBlok technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
AquaBlok partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Sediment SolutionscoreSediment Solutions and AquaBlok entered mutual agreements enabling cross-selling of activated carbon technology for contaminated sediment remediation. Products from either company are covered under relevant patents of both companies. Partnership addresses PCBs, dioxins, pesticides, PAHs, and other hydrophobic chemicals.
- ZiltekcoreAquaBlok partnered with Ziltek to market RemBind products in North America. Technologies combined to provide cost-effective remediation solutions for PFAS contamination in soil, sediment, and groundwater.
- Affective GroupcoreUS-based AquaBlok, Ltd. and Australia-based Affective Group formed a joint venture company to offer materials for remediation of contaminants (including PFAS) in groundwater and sediment, as well as sealing applications. Located in North Wollongong, Australia.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AquaBlok competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CETCO (Mineral Technologies): CETCO is the most direct competitor to AquaBlok, manufacturing bentonite-based sealing products (Volclay, Bentomat GCLs, granular bentonite) used in the same environmental capping, pond sealing, and geotechnical sealing applications, and serving the same engineering consultant and government customer base.
- Wyo-Ben: Wyo-Ben is a US bentonite miner and specialty products manufacturer whose granular bentonite and drilling/sealing products compete head-to-head with AquaBlok's bentonite-coated aggregate in pond sealing, well abandonment, and environmental remediation uses.
- Sediment Solutions: Sediment Solutions is an active capping technology specialist with activated carbon products that directly substitute for AquaGate+PAC in contaminated sediment remediation, and is a current cross-licensing partner of AquaBlok.
Broad incumbents
- Trelleborg (Trelleborg Offshore & Construction): Trelleborg's geosynthetics division produces bentonite-based GCLs (e.g., Bentofix) and sealing solutions that overlap with AquaBlok's geotechnical sealing business across dams, ponds, and containment facilities.
- Solmax: Solmax is a major manufacturer of geosynthetics including GCLs and geomembranes that compete with AquaBlok in containment, sealing, and environmental lining applications across North America.
- Huesker: Huesker manufactures geosynthetic clay liners, geotextiles, and sealing systems widely used in dams, levees, and environmental remediation projects that compete with AquaBlok's sealing offerings.
- Amcol (Minerals Technologies / Imerys bentonite): Amcol/Minerals Technologies is the parent of CETCO and a global leader in bentonite mining and specialty sealing products, representing the broader incumbent landscape AquaBlok competes within.
- Clean Earth (Harsco): Clean Earth is one of North America's largest specialty waste disposal and remediation contractors offering holistic services (including PFAS-impacted residuals) that intersect with AquaBlok's customer base at federal and industrial cleanup sites.
Emerging players
- Regenesis: Regenesis manufactures in-situ remediation products (e.g., PlumeStop, BioSeal) used at the same contaminated sites and PFAS-impacted groundwater applications where AquaBlok's RemBind competes, addressing overlapping customer use cases.
- Ziltek: Ziltek developed the RemBind PFAS remediation technology that AquaBlok distributes in North America; it is both a partner and a partial competitor in PFAS remediation materials.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AquaBlok social profiles
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AquaBlok leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
AquaBlok subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
AquaBlok funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors2 records
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AquaBlok M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AquaBlok
What does AquaBlok do?
AquaBlok manufactures and distributes patented bentonite-coated aggregate composite materials that create low-permeability seals upon hydration. Its product portfolio supports two segments: (1) environmental contamination remediation — including thin/active sediment capping, in-situ treatment, and PFAS (RemBind) and activated-carbon (AquaGate+PAC) remediation; and (2) non-contamination geotechnical sealing — including pond construction and repair, dam/levee enhancement, anti-seep collars, utility trench dams, synthetic liner repair, and animal burrow plugging. Products are sold in 50 lb bags, 2,400 lb Super Sacks, or bulk, with on-site manufacturing available for major projects.
Is AquaBlok a public or private company?
AquaBlok is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was AquaBlok founded?
AquaBlok was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AquaBlok based?
AquaBlok is headquartered in Swanton, United States, in the North America region.
How does AquaBlok make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are on-Site Manufacturing Services and technical Support and Lab Services.
Who are AquaBlok's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CETCO (Mineral Technologies), Wyo-Ben and Sediment Solutions. Broad incumbents are Trelleborg (Trelleborg Offshore & Construction), Solmax, Huesker, Amcol (Minerals Technologies / Imerys bentonite) and Clean Earth (Harsco). Emerging players are Regenesis and Ziltek.
Does AquaBlok have an API?
No public API is recorded for AquaBlok.
What industry is AquaBlok in?
AquaBlok's product category is Environmental Remediation and Geotechnical Sealing Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAIACAK, Special Waste Disposal (Asbestos, Treated Wood, PFAS-impacted Residuals, Other Regulated Wastes).