Aquafides
Aquafides is an Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of certified UV-C water disinfection systems serving municipal water utilities, food & beverage producers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and private households across the DACH region and broader EMEA markets via direct sales and channel partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersSchörfling, Austria
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Aquafides does
Aquafides GmbH is an Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of UV-C water disinfection systems, founded in 2007 in Schörfling am Attersee and operating through three wholly-owned subsidiaries across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. The company's product portfolio comprises three certified hardware lines — the Compact series for municipal and industrial applications, the OptiLon series for poor water quality and wastewater (featuring the patented HybridWiper automatic cleaning system), and the Aquaflex series for private households and small commercial users with flow rates up to 9.1 m³/h. Core technology relies on 254nm UV-C irradiation to inactivate microorganisms by damaging their DNA, achieving chemical-free disinfection without altering water taste, odor, or color. Systems are validated to ÖNORM M 5873-1:2020, DIN 19294-1:2020, and SVGW standards, with additional ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.
The company's revenue model is built on three streams: (1) capital equipment sales across the Compact, OptiLon, and Aquaflex product lines with unit prices ranging from a few thousand euros (residential) to tens of thousands of euros (municipal); (2) recurring spare parts supply — including UV lamps, sensors, quartz tubes, and components for third-party devices — with rapid stock delivery and 24-hour service; and (3) professional services covering maintenance contracts, factory service by trained UV technicians, and custom system design for pharmaceutical and special applications. Distribution is executed through direct field sales in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, supplemented by a long-standing channel partner network across EMEA (including UVEDES AB in Sweden and Katadyn France). The customer base spans municipal water utilities, private households, food & beverage manufacturers, pharmaceutical and medical device producers, and industrial process water users, with thousands of installations deployed worldwide.
Since 2025, Aquafides has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trojan Technologies within the Veralto Corporation (NYSE: VLTO) family, integrating commercial systems and presenting jointly with Trojan at industry events such as IFAT Munich 2026.
Aquafides firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aquafides
- Legal name
- AQUAFIDES GmbH
- Website
- https://aquafides.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Aquafides is an Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of certified UV-C water disinfection systems serving municipal water utilities, food & beverage producers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and private households across the DACH region and broader EMEA markets via direct sales and channel partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Aquafides industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Water Treatment Equipment
- NAICS
- Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372)
- SIC
- Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Disinfection & Oxidation (Chlorine/Chloramine, UV, Ozone, AOP) (EUANABAD)
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Where Aquafides is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Schörfling
- HQ country
- Austria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Aquafides business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- UV Disinfection Hardware Sales: Sale of UV disinfection devices across three product lines: Compact (municipal/industrial), OptiLon (high-performance for poor water quality), and Aquaflex (domestic/residential). Devices range from small residential units to large-scale municipal systems with multiple UV lamps.
- Original Spare Parts: Supply of original manufacturer spare parts including UV lamps, UV sensors, quartz tubes, control cabinets, and components for third-party UV devices. Rapid delivery from stock with 24-hour service availability.
- Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive maintenance services including 24-hour emergency service in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, factory service by trained UV technicians, preventive maintenance contracts, and technical consultation.
- Custom System Design and Installation: Customized UV system design and installation for pharmaceutical, industrial, and special applications with project-specific engineering and compliance documentation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Aquaflex Series - Domestic/Residential UV Systems |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Compact Series - Municipal/Industrial UV Systems |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | OptiLon Series - High-Performance UV Systems |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels9 records
Aquafides product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aquafides designs, manufactures, and sells UV-C water disinfection systems across three product lines (Compact for municipal/industrial, OptiLon for high-performance/poor-quality water, and Aquaflex for domestic use). The company also supplies original spare parts, provides 24-hour maintenance services, and delivers custom system design and installation for pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and industrial applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Compact: UV disinfection device series characterized by high performance in compact design and high reliability. Used in private wells, municipal sector, industrial and pharmaceutical plants, and food and beverage manufacturing.
- OptiLon
- Aquaflex
Products and services
- Compact Series UV Disinfection Systems Validated UV disinfection systems with dimmable 300W and 400W amalgam UV lamps, calibrated UV radiometer, and in-house control system. Features short construction lengths, flexible installation (horizontal, vertical, rotatable in 90° increments), and extremely low pressure loss of <0.05 bar. Certified to ÖNORM M 5873-1:2020 and DIN 19294-1:2020. Designed for municipal drinking water suppliers, food & beverage producers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and industrial facilities.
- OptiLon Wiped UV Disinfection System High-performance wiped UV disinfection system designed for poor water quality and low UV transmission. Uses dimmable UV lamps in lamp cladding tubes with advanced control and maximum disinfection performance. Includes the patented HybridWiper automatic cleaning system with double rubber lip and stainless steel wire brush. Certified to ÖNORM M 5873-1:2020 and DIN 19294-1:2020. Targets municipal waterworks, wastewater, and heavily contaminated industrial water applications.
- Aquaflex Domestic UV System Compact UV drinking water treatment system for private households and small businesses with flow rates up to 9.1 m³/h. Features 40W UV lamps, optional UV sensor for monitoring, and intuitive operation with low maintenance requirements. Designed for residential spring and well water disinfection.
- Original Spare Parts and 24-Hour Service Supply of original manufacturer spare parts including UV lamps, UV sensors, quartz tubes, control cabinets, and components for third-party UV devices, with rapid delivery from stock. Includes 24-hour emergency service in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, factory service by trained UV technicians, and preventive maintenance contracts.
- Custom System Design and Installation Customized UV system design and installation for pharmaceutical, industrial, and special applications with project-specific engineering and compliance documentation.
Companies that use Aquafides
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Aquafides technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Aquafides partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- UVAUDES GmbHcoreUVAUDES GmbH Holding was founded in 2018 and acquired 100% of Aquafides shares before the Trojan Technologies acquisition in 2025. UVAUDES served as the parent company structure prior to integration into the Veralto group.
- Katadyn Group SwitzerlandminorAquafides acquired part ownership of Katadyn Group Switzerland in 2010. Katadyn France (represented by Stéphane Sadoun, Sales Manager UV System) distributes AQUAFIDES UV products, particularly for Drinking Water Communities.
- Trojan TechnologiescoreAquafides became a subsidiary of Trojan Technologies in 2025 as part of Veralto Corporation. This integration combines UV innovation expertise and water treatment knowledge. The companies presented jointly at IFAT Munich 2026 as 'One Team' with shared vision, bundled portfolio, and unified market approach.
- Veralto CorporationcoreParent company of Trojan Technologies and therefore ultimate parent of Aquafides. Veralto reported $5.5 billion in total sales for full-year 2025 with $3.90 adjusted EPS. Aquafides operates under Trojan Technologies within the Veralto family, sharing commercial processes including Salesforce (SFDC) systems.
- UVEDES ABminorSwedish distribution partner promoting AQUAFIDES UV units for more than 10 years. Testimonial from Head of Sales Johannes Sjöblom confirms top quality products and competent, friendly staff support.
- KATADYN FranceminorFrench distribution partner for AQUAFIDES UV products, primarily serving Drinking Water Communities. Sales Manager Stéphane Sadoun reports high customer satisfaction with product quality and responsive customer service.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Aquafides competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Trojan Technologies: Parent company of Aquafides and one of the world's largest UV disinfection system providers for municipal and industrial water treatment. Direct overlap in product category, target customers (utilities, industrial), and core UV technology, but operates globally and at much greater scale.
- Xylem (Wedeco): Xylem's Wedeco brand is a global leader in UV water disinfection and ozone systems for municipal drinking water, wastewater, and industrial process water. Directly comparable UV product portfolio, certified to ÖNORM/DIN, and overlapping customer base, but with global service infrastructure.
- Halma plc: Halma's water quality and analysis subsidiaries (e.g., Sensorex, Palintest) and broader safety/environmental portfolio overlap with Aquafides' municipal and industrial water monitoring and disinfection niches. Diversified industrial conglomerate with deep capital and global channels.
- Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment major offering UV disinfection alongside a broad portfolio of chemical, membrane, and process water solutions. Competes for municipal and industrial drinking water and process water contracts across EMEA where Aquafides operates.
- SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Major water technology provider with UV, chemical, and membrane solutions for municipal and industrial users. Comparable customer set in pharma, F&B, and utilities, and broad geographic footprint overlapping Aquafides' DACH-installed base.
- Calgon Carbon (Kuraray): Part of Kuraray, Calgon Carbon supplies water purification media and UV-related solutions to municipal and industrial customers. Overlaps with Aquafides in municipal drinking water treatment and industrial process water, with a broader media-centric portfolio.
Direct peers
- Atlantium Technologies: Israeli UV water disinfection specialist focused on industrial and municipal applications, including food & beverage and pharma. Similar niche positioning, comparable certified UV product lines, and direct overlap in regulated verticals.
- Katadyn Group: Swiss water treatment group (drinking water, outdoor, marine) with overlapping UV disinfection product lines. Aquafides holds a partial ownership stake, and Katadyn France distributes Aquafides UV units, making it both partner and competitor in residential/small commercial UV.
Emerging players
- Xenon UV Disinfection: Specialist UV disinfection provider with focus on municipal and industrial water applications in European markets. Comparable DACH-adjacent footprint and certified UV product lines targeting utilities and industrial process water.
Regional players
- Severn Trent Services: UK-rooted water and wastewater treatment services provider with UV disinfection offerings. Comparable municipal water disinfection focus and certifications, with primary presence in the UK/Ireland rather than DACH.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Aquafides leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Aquafides subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Aquafides funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Aquafides M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Aquafides
What does Aquafides do?
Aquafides designs, manufactures, and sells UV-C water disinfection systems across three product lines (Compact for municipal/industrial, OptiLon for high-performance/poor-quality water, and Aquaflex for domestic use). The company also supplies original spare parts, provides 24-hour maintenance services, and delivers custom system design and installation for pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and industrial applications.
Is Aquafides a public or private company?
Aquafides is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Aquafides founded?
Aquafides was founded in 2007. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Aquafides based?
Aquafides is headquartered in Schörfling, Austria, in the Europe region.
How does Aquafides make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. UV Disinfection Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are original Spare Parts, service and Maintenance and custom System Design and Installation.
Who are Aquafides's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Trojan Technologies, Xylem (Wedeco), Halma plc, Veolia Water Technologies, SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions and Calgon Carbon (Kuraray). Direct peers are Atlantium Technologies and Katadyn Group. Xenon UV Disinfection is listed as an emerging player. Severn Trent Services is listed as a regional player.
Does Aquafides have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aquafides.
What industry is Aquafides in?
Aquafides's product category is Water Treatment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANABAD, Disinfection & Oxidation (Chlorine/Chloramine, UV, Ozone, AOP). Its NAICS code is 42372 and its SIC code is 2842.