Owatec
Owatec Group is a Finnish cleantech company providing modular, containerized wastewater treatment and sludge dewatering systems, complemented by turnkey service and pump maintenance, for industrial and municipal customers across food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining, and municipal verticals.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersLiminka, Finland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Owatec does
Owatec Group Oy is a Finnish cleantech company founded in 2013 in the Oulu region of Finland, specializing in modular industrial wastewater treatment and recovery of valuable side streams from process effluents. The company serves industrial and municipal customers across food and beverage (fish processing, slaughterhouses, dairy, breweries), pulp and paper (fiber recovery, sludge treatment, resin removal), mining (process water, tailings reuse, metal recovery), and municipal wastewater segments, with international reach enabled through majority owner Sulzer AG's global distribution network.
Owatec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Owatec
- Legal name
- Owatec Group Oy
- Website
- https://owatec.fi
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Owatec Group is a Finnish cleantech company providing modular, containerized wastewater treatment and sludge dewatering systems, complemented by turnkey service and pump maintenance, for industrial and municipal customers across food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining, and municipal verticals.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Owatec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Wastewater Treatment Equipment
- NAICS
- Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)
- SIC
- Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Sanitary Services (4950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Tank/Vessel/Confined Space) (IMAIAGAE)
Keywords
Where Owatec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Liminka
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Owatec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Cleantech Equipment Sales: Sale of modular wastewater treatment plants and sludge dewatering systems. Products include containerized units, flotation systems, and complete treatment solutions for industrial and municipal applications.
- Service Contracts: Turnkey water treatment services including process operation, maintenance, and remote monitoring. Volume-based pricing per cubic meter of treated water, or fixed monthly fees. Includes consumables (chemicals).
- Rental Services: Rental of water treatment equipment for temporary or project-based needs. Enables rapid deployment for construction sites, emergency situations, or seasonal peaks.
- Pump Services: Pump maintenance, installation, and servicing through Owatec Service subsidiary. Includes process and pump maintenance for wastewater treatment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Monthly | Volume-based pricing with consumables included |
| Subscription | Monthly | Fixed monthly service fee |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Additional work and hourly services |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Rental services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Owatec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Owatec designs, manufactures, and services modular cleantech equipment for industrial and municipal wastewater treatment and sludge management. Its core offerings are containerized process- and wastewater treatment units, modular DAF flotation units, modular sludge dewatering presses, and the Owatec Eye remote monitoring platform, complemented by turnkey service contracts (operation, maintenance, chemical supply, rentals) delivered through its Owatec Service subsidiary.
Product overview
Owatec is a Finnish cleantech company offering a modular portfolio of water treatment and sludge management products. The core offering consists of modular process- and wastewater treatment units (pre-treatment, chemical dosing, solids separation via flotation or clarification) and modular sludge dewatering solutions (filter presses, screw presses), both available with the Owatec Eye real-time monitoring platform. The flagship product is Owatec Compact — a containerized, plug-and-play water treatment plant integrating all treatment stages in a single 40 ft sea container for 1–20 m³/h flows. The subsidiary Owatec Service delivers pump maintenance and process operation management, while the R&D Laboratory provides chemical optimization and process testing services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Owatec Compact: Compact water treatment plant installed in a single 40ft shipping container with flow capacity 1-20 m3/h for chemical treatment, solids removal, and sludge dewatering.
- Owatec Eye
- Owatec Service
Products and services
- Owatec Compact A compact, containerized water treatment plant housed in a single 40 ft sea container, integrating chemical treatment, solids removal, and sludge dewatering for flow capacities of 1–20 m³/h. Features plug-and-play installation, Owatec Eye remote monitoring, and automated pH adjustment. Designed for industrial and municipal customers needing rapid deployment with minimal infrastructure.
- Owatec DAF Modular Flotation Units Modular dissolved air flotation (DAF) units using multi-phase pumps and micro/nanobubble technology to efficiently separate solids and impurities from wastewater. Units do not require separate clean water circulation and can be deployed as standalone solutions or integrated into full-scale treatment plants. For industrial and municipal customers needing efficient solids separation.
- Modular Process- and Wastewater Treatment Systems Modular cleantech systems for industrial and municipal wastewater and process water treatment, including pre-treatment, chemical dosing, and solids removal via flotation or clarification technology. Automatable equipment scalable from small to large flows, with optional Owatec Eye real-time monitoring. For industrial and municipal customers.
- Modular Sludge Dewatering Systems Modular sludge drying and dewatering solutions that separate water from sludge before transport to disposal, reducing logistics costs and environmental burden. Includes chamber filter presses and screw presses for processing sludge for beneficial reuse such as biogas plant fuel. Available as mobile and insulated units for year-round use at varying locations. For industrial and municipal customers with sludge management needs.
- Owatec Eye Online Monitoring Platform Online monitoring interface providing real-time process monitoring and remote control for Owatec's modular water treatment and sludge dewatering units. Enables 24/7 process optimization for varying flows and wastewater conditions. For industrial and municipal customers operating Owatec systems.
- Owatec Service (Pump Services and Process Operation) Subsidiary of Owatec Group providing turnkey pump services, process operation management, and maintenance for water treatment systems. Includes pump installation, commissioning, field service repairs, and technical support for industrial and municipal customers with volume-based or fixed monthly pricing including consumables.
- Owatec R&D Laboratory Services Research and development laboratory providing advanced water analysis, chemical optimization, and process optimization services. Conducts laboratory testing and chemical design work based on experimental results to improve treatment efficiency and environmental performance of customer processes. For industrial and municipal customers needing tailored treatment design.
- Water Treatment Equipment Rental Services Rental of water treatment equipment for temporary or project-based needs, enabling rapid deployment for construction sites, emergency situations, or seasonal peaks. Includes mobile units deployable year-round at varying locations, with flexible minimum rental periods. For construction, infrastructure, and industrial customers needing temporary treatment capacity.
Quantifiable outcome
- 1.25 million m³ of treated wastewater in 2023
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Owatec
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Owatec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability3 records
Feature4 records
Owatec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Norfit OycoreOwatec acquired majority share of Oulu-based Norfit Oy in February 2024. Company continues as Owatec Service subsidiary, providing pump maintenance and service operations. Acquisition expanded Owatec's turnkey service offerings and created new local employment opportunities.
- SensmetcoreCollaboration in MINE.THE.GAP EU Horizon 2020 project. Sensmet provides μDOES online process liquid analyzer for real-time water quality monitoring. Integration with Owatec's treatment technologies enables recovery of valuable metals from mining wastewater streams. Joint solution tracks up to 50 water quality parameters simultaneously.
- Mitta ABcoreCollaboration in MINE.THE.GAP project for cloud-based analytics. Mitta provides web-based data analytics system that processes monitoring data from Sensmet analyzers integrated with Owatec treatment systems. Enables data-driven process control for optimized chemical dosing and treatment efficiency.
- Rotary IndustryminorCollaboration at Aquatech Amsterdam 2023 expo. Presented KTM Bubble Generator model demonstrating flotation technology effectiveness for wastewater treatment. Showcased combined expertise in efficient and cost-effective treatment solutions.
- LavangominorOrganized Finland Pavilion at Aquatech Amsterdam 2023, bringing together Finnish companies with innovative water solutions. Supported Owatec's participation and visibility at the international expo.
- Finnish Water ForumminorSupported Owatec's participation at Aquatech Amsterdam as part of Finnish water industry representation.
- MikseiMikkeliminorSupported Owatec's participation at Aquatech Amsterdam as regional development organization.
- DawculminorInternational sales partnership established through Sulzer collaboration to strengthen global sales efforts and open opportunities in international markets.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Owatec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Waterleau: Belgian environmental technology group offering turnkey wastewater treatment and water reuse solutions for the food, dairy, and industrial sectors. Comparable in industrial vertical focus and in providing both equipment and operation/maintenance services.
- Toro Equipment: Spanish manufacturer of DAF units, sludge thickeners, and screening equipment for industrial wastewater pretreatment. Closely matches Owatec's DAF/flotation product line and industrial customer base.
- Fluence Corporation: Provider of modular, containerized water and wastewater treatment plants (NIROBOX™ and SUBRE) for industrial and municipal customers globally. Highly comparable product form factor (containerized plug-and-play) and recurring service model.
- Ecologix Environmental Systems: US-based manufacturer of packaged DAF systems, biological treatment units, and sludge dewatering equipment for industrial wastewater. Comparable packaged/turnkey treatment-product model targeting similar industrial verticals.
- Nordic Water: Swedish manufacturer of DAF-based wastewater treatment equipment and screening solutions, very comparable to Owatec's modular flotation and treatment offering. Both target municipal and industrial customers in Northern Europe with packaged, modular systems.
Broad incumbents
- Xylem: Global water technology company with major presence in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment, including treatment equipment, pumps, and digital monitoring. Provides both direct competition and adjacent complementary solutions to Owatec's offering.
- Veolia Water Technologies: Global leader in water treatment technologies and services, including industrial wastewater, with extensive equipment portfolio and worldwide service network. Competes across all of Owatec's verticals but at much larger scale and breadth.
- Evoqua Water Technologies: US-based provider of water and wastewater treatment systems and services for industrial and municipal customers, now part of Xylem. Comparable in offering modular treatment solutions plus service contracts across multiple industrial verticals.
- Metso: Finnish-listed provider of process and flow control solutions, including tailings and water management for mining and aggregates. Directly comparable in the mining-water segment and shares Finnish/regional proximity.
Emerging players
- De.mem: Singapore/Australia-listed provider of decentralized, modular membrane-based water and wastewater treatment systems. Comparable modular, decentralized treatment philosophy and focus on industrial/mine-site applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Owatec social profiles
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Owatec leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Owatec subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Owatec funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Owatec M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Owatec
What does Owatec do?
Owatec designs, manufactures, and services modular cleantech equipment for industrial and municipal wastewater treatment and sludge management. Its core offerings are containerized process- and wastewater treatment units, modular DAF flotation units, modular sludge dewatering presses, and the Owatec Eye remote monitoring platform, complemented by turnkey service contracts (operation, maintenance, chemical supply, rentals) delivered through its Owatec Service subsidiary.
Is Owatec a public or private company?
Owatec is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Owatec founded?
Owatec was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Owatec based?
Owatec is headquartered in Liminka, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Owatec make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Cleantech Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are service Contracts, rental Services and pump Services.
Who are Owatec's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Waterleau, Toro Equipment, Fluence Corporation, Ecologix Environmental Systems and Nordic Water. Broad incumbents are Xylem, Veolia Water Technologies, Evoqua Water Technologies and Metso. De.mem is listed as an emerging player.
Does Owatec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Owatec.
What industry is Owatec in?
Owatec's product category is Industrial Wastewater Treatment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAJ, Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems), with a secondary code of BPABAJAK, Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors). Its NAICS code is 221320 and its SIC code is 3590.