What Aerofloat does

Aerofloat is an Australian family-owned wastewater treatment specialist founded in 2009 and headquartered in Caringbah, New South Wales. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains custom industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants, with a product portfolio centred on proprietary dissolved air flotation (DAF) systems — AeroDAF, AeroCIRC DAF, and AeroVDAF — complemented by patented biological treatment reactors including AeroMBBR, AeroSBR, AeroASR, and membrane bioreactor (MBR) units. Its technology stack spans dissolved air flotation, attached-growth biological processes, sequencing batch reactors, activated sludge, membrane filtration, and the proprietary AeroTRAP PFAS removal system, with notable engineering features such as an anoxic reactor configuration that doubles as a balancing tank to reduce plant footprint. Aerofloat also integrates third-party technologies (pH correction, sludge dewatering, chemical dosing, filtration, screening, disinfection) and provides mobile, containerised leachate treatment plants for rapid deployment.

Aerofloat sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales, with engagement beginning at site assessment, progressing through 3D CAD design and custom engineering proposals, and concluding with full design-construct-commission contracts followed by multi-year aftercare agreements covering chemical supply, parts, servicing, and 24/7 remote monitoring via in-house designed PLC/SCADA systems. Pricing is custom quote-based with no public list pricing, and contracts run on multi-year bases. Revenue is generated through three streams: design and construct project services, equipment sales of proprietary units, and recurring aftercare managed services.

The company targets medium-to-large industrial and municipal clients across Australia, with primary verticals in food and beverage, plastics recycling, leachate and contaminated water, and sewage treatment, plus secondary exposure to mining and general industrial segments. Named customers include Beak & Johnston, Priestley's Gourmet Delights, McCormick, Goodman Fielder, Visy, Circular Plastics Australia (Pact Group/Cleanaway/Asahi/Coca-Cola JV), Shellharbour City Council, Incitec Pivot, University of Queensland, and Sydney Fish Market, reflecting a diversified enterprise roster spanning multiple industries. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, won the 2019 GreenTech Consensus Award, and was awarded a Federal Commercialisation Australia Grant in 2013 to scale its core DAF technology.

Name

Aerofloat

Legal name

Aerofloat

Website

https://aerofloat.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aerofloat is an Australian family-owned wastewater treatment specialist that designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains custom DAF and biological treatment plants for industrial and municipal clients across food and beverage, plastics recycling, leachate, and sewage sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Systems

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Decentralized/Package Wastewater Systems (Small/Remote) (EUANADAE)

Keywords

• Wastewater treatment systems
• Dissolved air flotation
• Biological wastewater treatment
• Industrial water treatment
• Trade waste compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Taren Point

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design and Construct Services: Full design and construct (D&C) service for wastewater treatment plants, including 3D CAD design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for industrial, commercial, and municipal applications.
2. Aftercare Services: Ongoing aftercare support including chemical supply, system maintenance, remote monitoring, parts and consumables supply, and operational support. Delivered as service contracts with recurring revenue components.
3. Equipment Sales: Sale of proprietary DAF systems and biological treatment units including AeroDAF, AeroCIRC DAF, AeroVDAF, and biological reactors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aerofloat designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains custom wastewater treatment systems for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients across Australia. Its core offering centres on patented dissolved air flotation (DAF) units (AeroDAF, AeroCIRC DAF, AeroVDAF) and proprietary biological treatment reactors (AeroMBBR, AeroSBR, AeroASR, MBR), delivered through a full design-construct-maintain model with 3D CAD engineering, in-house electrical control panel fabrication, and ongoing aftercare (chemicals, parts, servicing, remote monitoring).

Product overview

Aerofloat is an Australian-owned wastewater treatment company offering a portfolio of proprietary patented products and complementary third-party technologies. The core offering centers on dissolved air flotation (DAF) systems including the original AeroDAF, rectangular AeroVDAF, and circular AeroCIRC DAF units. These are complemented by biological treatment products (AeroMBBR Moving Bed Bioiofilm Reactor, AeroSBR Sequence Batch Reactor, AeroASR Activated Sludge Reactor, and MBR Membrane Bio Reactor) that enable nitrogen removal and advanced treatment. The company also integrates third-party technologies including pH correction systems, sludge dewatering, chemical dosing, filtration, screening, and disinfection products to provide complete solutions. Beyond equipment, Aerofloat offers comprehensive aftercare services including chemical supply, parts, servicing, and remote monitoring. The product architecture follows a design-build-install-maintain model where systems are custom-designed using 3D CAD, manufactured locally, and supported through ongoing Aftercare programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AeroDAF: Patented dissolved air flotation system for wastewater treatment
• AeroCIRC DAF
• AeroVDAF
• AeroMBBR
• AeroSBR
• AeroASR
• AeroTRAP

Products and services

• AeroDAF (Dissolved Air Flotation) Patented dissolved air flotation system originally developed in 2009; removes suspended solids, fats, oils and grease from wastewater through micro-bubble flotation. Scaled up to 7-8x original capacity using a 2013 Federal Commercialisation Australia Grant.
• AeroVDAF (Rectangular DAF) Rectangular dissolved air flotation unit available in models 30, 40 and beyond for larger treatment requirements. Provides efficient solid-liquid separation for industrial wastewater.
• AeroCIRC DAF (Circular DAF Unit) Circular dissolved air flotation unit available in 20 and 30 cubic metres per hour models. Designed for higher flow volumes with a mechanically simple and robust solution, and integrates with additional Aerofloat technology as facilities expand.
• AeroMBBR (Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor) Patented biological treatment product launched in 2016; uses attached growth on carrier media for biological wastewater treatment, opening the biological treatment applications market for Aerofloat.
• AeroSBR (Sequence Batch Reactor) Sequencing Batch Reactor for biological treatment with aerate/mix/settle/decant cycles. Used for nitrogen removal through nitrification and denitrification processes.
• AeroASR (Activated Sludge Reactor) Activated Sludge Reactor for biological wastewater treatment processes.
• Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR)

Quantifiable outcome

• Dunmore Leachate Plant managed peak loads of 2000mg/L ammonia (50% above design basis) while achieving strict Sydney Water ammonia and nitrogen discharge limits
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Circular Plastics AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Aerofloat designed and constructed the wastewater treatment system for Circular Plastics Australia's facility in Albury-Wodonga, a joint venture between Pact Group, Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd, Asahi Beverages, and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). The partnership has extended to multiple projects including Altona North and Laverton facilities. This is Aerofloat's third venture with Astron Sustainability (subsidiary of Pact Group).
• McNabminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering and construction partner for McCormick Palmwoods trade waste plant project.
• BeckerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering partner for McCormick Palmwoods trade waste plant project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• H2O Innovation: Canadian water and wastewater treatment systems manufacturer serving industrial and municipal clients with proprietary and integrated solutions. Highly comparable business model: custom design-build of treatment plants with recurring aftermarket services, similar end-markets, and analogous scale to Aerofloat.
• Osmoflo: Australian-headquartered water and wastewater treatment company providing design-build-own-operate solutions to industrial and municipal customers. Direct competitor for ANZ industrial and municipal wastewater projects with overlapping customer base and comparable service offering.
• De.mem: ASX-listed Australian decentralised water and wastewater treatment company serving industrial and remote customers with packaged systems. Closely comparable on decentralised/package plant model, geographic focus, and small-cap profile.
• Fluence Corporation: Decentralised water and wastewater treatment solutions provider with packaged plants for industrial, municipal, and remote applications. Directly comparable on product architecture (containerised/package plants) and target customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment major with a large ANZ footprint serving industrial and municipal customers with broad water and wastewater portfolios. Competes on larger municipal and industrial tenders; broader scope but less specialised in DAF/biological niches.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Multinational water services and technology provider offering wastewater treatment systems and services globally, including in Australia. Overlapping capability set but much broader portfolio and deeper balance sheet than Aerofloat.
• Xylem: Global water technology leader (now including Evoqua) offering pumps, treatment systems, and smart metering for water and wastewater applications. Competes broadly across Aerofloat's customer segments as an established full-line incumbent.
• Evoqua Water Technologies: Major water and wastewater treatment equipment and services provider (now part of Xylem) with deep municipal and industrial presence in ANZ. Competes on larger-scale projects with broader technology portfolio and significantly greater resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Aerofloataus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2766822

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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