ULTRAAQUA UV Disinfection Systems

What ULTRAAQUA UV Disinfection Systems does

ULTRAAQUA A/S is a Danish manufacturer of UV and ozone water disinfection systems founded in 1996 in Aalborg by environmental scientists Ole Grønborg and Jens (originally SKJØLSTRUP & GRØNBORG A/S). The company designs and builds chemical-free water treatment equipment spanning open channel UV systems, closed vessel UV systems, medium pressure UV systems, advanced oxidation process (AOP) systems, and ozone systems under brands including ULTRATRON, ULTRABARRIER, ULTRAQUBE, MONORAY, MULTIRAY, and SSV. Proprietary differentiators include the patent-pending Swirlflow hydraulic technique, UV-stabilized polypropylene reactors designed for warm saline aquaculture water, the first inclined UV channels, and combined UV/ozone AOP configurations validated to ÖNORM M 5873-1, DVGW, USEPA, and NWRI standards.

Name

ULTRAAQUA UV Disinfection Systems

Legal name

ULTRAAQUA A/S

Website

https://ultraaqua.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ULTRAAQUA A/S manufactures UV and ozone water disinfection systems serving aquaculture, municipal water, industrial fluids, zoo/aquarium, and recreational water customers across 120+ countries, with 80% of sales outside Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

UV Water Purification Systems (Residential) (CRAJAJAJ)

Keywords

• UV disinfection systems
• Water treatment equipment
• Ozone generation systems
• Advanced oxidation processes
• Aquaculture water treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Aalborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UV System Hardware Sales: Sale of UV disinfection systems including open channel, closed vessel, medium pressure, and specialized UV systems for various water treatment applications.
2. Ozone System Hardware Sales: Sale of ozone systems including skid-mounted, containerized, modular plug-and-play, and custom-engineered ozone solutions.
3. Spare Parts and Components: Supply of spare parts and components for existing UV and ozone installations, with immediate component availability for partners.
4. Professional Services: Commissioning, on-site training, on-site technical support, and engineering consulting services for installation details such as weir design and water level control devices.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ULTRAAQUA is a Danish manufacturer of advanced UV (low-pressure and medium-pressure) and ozone water disinfection systems sold as engineered capital equipment. The product portfolio spans Open Channel UV Systems, Closed Vessel UV Systems, Medium Pressure UV Systems, Advanced Oxidation (AOP) Systems, and the ULTRAQUBE ozone systems, with reactors available in stainless steel, polypropylene, and PEHD materials. Systems are configured and quoted per project, with additional revenue from spare parts, commissioning, training, and on-site engineering support.

Product overview

ULTRAAQUA is an international manufacturer of UV and Ozone water treatment systems offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into five main product categories: (1) Open Channel UV Systems including inclined, vertical, and horizontal designs in stainless steel and polypropylene materials for municipal wastewater and aquaculture; (2) Closed Vessel UV Systems encompassing the MONORAY, SSV Drinking Water, ULTRABARRIER, NON-CORROSIVE (PP/PEHD), LOW UVT, ULTRALOW, LOW FLOWRATE, CROSSFLOW, and VUV series for diverse applications from drinking water to industrial fluids; (3) Medium Pressure UV Systems including the ULTRATRON, MULTIRAY, POOLRAY, and ULTRABLUE series primarily for swimming pool and high-flow applications; (4) Advanced Oxidation Systems (AOP) comprising the ULTRATRON AOP and ULTRATOX series for TOC reduction and complex contaminant oxidation; and (5) Ozone Systems under the ULTRAQUBE brand available in GFRP and stainless steel for aquaculture and industrial applications. The company serves five key industries: Aquaculture (RAS, shrimp farming, intake water, wellboats), Municipal Water (drinking water, wastewater, groundwater), Industrial Fluids (food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, microelectronics, oil & gas), Zoo & Aquarium, and Recreational Water (swimming pools). With over 10,000 installations in more than 120 countries, ULTRAAQUA emphasizes chemical-free disinfection solutions with R&D dating back to 1996.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ULTRAQUBE 5-192 Series High-concentration ozone production system with up to 20 kg/h output, marketed as scalable ozone technology for industrial applications.
• ULTRAQUBE 6-18 (GFRP) Series Compact, high-concentration GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) ozone system optimized for aquaculture applications.
• ULTRAQUBE 6-48 (SS) Series Compact, robust ozone solution in stainless steel for large-scale industrial water flows.
• ULTRAQUBE 1-5 (GFRP) Series Scalable, high-efficiency GFRP ozone system optimized for aquaculture applications.
• ULTRAQUBE 1-5 (SS) Series Scalable, robust ozone system in stainless steel for industrial applications.
• ULTRATRON Series High-intensity UV disinfection with compact design for high-flow applications, based on medium pressure UV technology.
• ULTRATRON AOP Series High-intensity UV Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) system for energy-efficient contaminant oxidation; combines UV with oxidants to create hydroxyl radicals.
• MULTIRAY Series High-capacity pool UV system ensuring chloramine reduction and Cryptosporidium/Giardia protection, specifically designed for swimming pool applications.
• ULTRABLUE Series Validated energy-efficient UV disinfection system for safer, healthier pool water.
• POOLRAY Series Compact in-line UV system for cost-effective disinfection of pools and spas.
• MONORAY Series Versatile closed-vessel UV system for reliable and efficient general water disinfection.
• NON-CORROSIVE (PP) Series Non-corrosive UV system made from UV-C stabilized polypropylene for harsh corrosive fluids and saline water environments.
• NON-CORROSIVE (PEHD) Series PEHD (Polyethylene High Density) UV system engineered for highly corrosive water environments.
• ULTRABARRIER Series Safe intake water UV disinfection for aquaculture with validated performance, designed for cold seawater and freshwater applications with fully electropolished SS316L reactors.
• ULTRABARRIER (PP) Series Validated non-corrosive intake UV system in polypropylene for warm saline aquaculture water; ULTRAAQUA is the only UV manufacturer offering polypropylene UV systems for warm saline water species farming.
• LOW FLOWRATE (PP) Series Compact PP UV system for corrosion-resistant disinfection of low-flow water applications.
• CROSSFLOW Series High-capacity UV system for large-scale municipal drinking water treatment.
• LOW UVT Series Engineered for low UVT (UV Transmittance) wastewater and water reuse applications, offering disinfection and energy efficiency in low UVT environments.
• ULTRALOW ULU Series Optimized UV disinfection system for fluids with extremely low UV transmission.
• VUV Series Vacuum UV system for specialized water treatment applications.
• SSV DRINKING WATER Series Validated UV disinfection system ensuring safe water in municipal drinking water facilities; ÖNORM M 5873-1 and DVGW certified.
• ULTRATOX Series Advanced technology for TOC (Total Organic Carbon) reduction, optimized for high-purity applications such as pharmaceutical water treatment.
• OPEN CHANNEL INCLINED 1000 Series High-efficiency open channel UV disinfection system validated to USEPA and NWRI standards.
• OPEN CHANNEL VERTICAL Series Safe, chemical-free UV disinfection system for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.
• OPEN CHANNEL HORIZONTAL 700 Series USEPA-validated safe wastewater disinfection in horizontal open channel design.
• OPEN CHANNEL (PP) Series Non-corrosive open channel UV system for intensive aquaculture applications in polypropylene.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carlsberg Fredericia reduced water usage from 2.9 to 1.4 hl per hl of beer (approximately 52% reduction) and recycles 90% of process water with 10% energy consumption reduction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InBlue (Jysk Svommebadsteknik A/S)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010ULTRAAQUA co-founded InBlue in 2010 with Jysk Svommebadsteknik A/S to deliver comprehensive swimming pool water treatment solutions. InBlue focuses exclusively on optimizing every aspect of swimming pool water and air quality while reducing energy and water consumption. The partnership combines ULTRAAQUA's UV technology with Jysk's pool systems expertise to serve the Scandinavian market.
• Desmi Ocean GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Collaboration with shipping giant Maersk and pump industry leader Desmi resulted in the development of the Desmi Ocean Guard skid solution for ballast water treatment. ULTRAAQUA provides the UV systems for the ballast water management system, which has received IMO approval and remains widely used.
• MaerskcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Maersk collaborated with ULTRAAQUA and Desmi to address increasingly strict environmental regulations for ballast water in the shipping industry. Maersk's involvement drove the development of the Desmi Ocean Guard skid solution for ballast water treatment using ULTRAAQUA UV technology.
• DRIP Partnership / Innovation Fund Denmark / Carlsberg GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerULTRAAQUA participated in the DRIP partnership with Innovation Fund Denmark and Carlsberg Group, developing AOP technology for Carlsberg's process water reuse at its Fredericia brewery. This collaboration enabled Carlsberg to recycle 90% of process water and reduce water usage by half.
• Danish and European Universities and Knowledge InstitutesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerULTRAAQUA maintains collaborative relationships with Danish and European universities and knowledge institutes for research programs, involving specialists from municipalities, universities, top-tier consultancies, and international companies. The R&D department has well-established collaboration for publicly funded national and European research programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Grundfos: Danish-headquartered global pump manufacturer with growing water-treatment and dosing/disinfection portfolio. Geographic and cultural peer in the Scandinavian water-technology ecosystem; competes in industrial and municipal water infrastructure but with different primary focus (pumping vs. disinfection).

Direct peers

• Trojan Technologies: Canadian UV disinfection systems manufacturer (now a Veolia Water Technologies subsidiary) serving municipal drinking water, wastewater, and industrial applications globally. Direct competitor across UV water disinfection, validated open-channel and closed-vessel product lines, and regulatory certifications (USEPA, DVGW).
• Atlantium Technologies: Israeli UV water disinfection company focused on industrial water applications including food & beverage, aquaculture, and pharmaceuticals. Direct competitor with mid-pressure UV lamp-based systems and similar aquaculture and industrial vertical focus.
• Xylem (Wedeco): Global water technology company whose Wedeco brand manufactures UV disinfection systems for municipal and industrial water treatment. Direct competitor across UV product portfolio, including medium-pressure and low-pressure systems, with broader portfolio strength in pumps and analytics.
• Halma plc (Hanovia / Aquionics): UK-listed safety and environmental technology group owning Hanovia and Aquionics, both UV water treatment brands serving industrial, aquaculture, and recreational water markets. Direct competitor in UV disinfection with broader sensor/safety conglomerate resources.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water services giant whose Trojan Technologies subsidiary competes directly with ULTRAAQUA in UV disinfection. Operates across the full water value chain (municipal, industrial, desalination) and bundles UV into larger multi-technology contracts.
• Ebara Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of pumps, compressors, and water treatment equipment including UV and ozone systems for municipal and industrial markets. Comparable on UV/ozone water disinfection product lines, primarily competing in APAC and emerging markets.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions serving food & beverage, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial customers. Adjacent competitor offering complementary chemical and equipment water-treatment programs; competes for industrial water-reuse and process-water budgets.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: International water and waste management group offering UV and AOP solutions as part of broader municipal and industrial water-treatment portfolios. Overlaps with ULTRAAQUA on UV/AOP product categories but competes from a much larger multi-technology platform.

Others

• DESMI: Danish pump and environmental solutions company and existing strategic partner (Desmi Ocean Guard ballast water collaboration with Maersk and ULTRAAQUA since 2009). Adjacent rather than directly competitive; an established partner for ballast-water skid integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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