What Hatenboer Water does

Hatenboer-Water B.V., headquartered in Schiedam, Netherlands, is a privately-held water treatment solutions provider founded in 1906, operating across four primary verticals: maritime shipping, offshore energy, offshore support, and horticulture. The company designs, manufactures, and services reverse osmosis (RO) desalination systems in tiered capacity ranges — Tethys (3-6 m³/day) for small vessels, Oceanus (16-24 m³/day) for mid-size vessels, Proteus (36-100 m³/day) for large offshore platforms, ContainRO (275-600 m³/day) containerized units for remote deployments, and the Tethys AgRO/Trevi/Tiber horticulture series. Adjacent offerings include the proprietary Hadex liquid drinking water disinfectant, Demitec UV disinfection systems, Everpure point-of-use filtration, Grundfos pumps and hydrophore systems, Kemper backflow preventers, and the HORiZON cloud-based remote monitoring platform compliant with IEC 62443, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001.

The company's revenue is generated through four streams: (1) one-time hardware sales of standard and custom-built RO watermakers and water treatment skids, (2) recurring spare parts and consumables including membranes, filters, Hadex, and UV lamps distributed globally to minimize vessel downtime, (3) technical and engineering services covering commissioning, water quality testing, Legionella control, and remote monitoring, and (4) water delivery services via the Hatenboer-Neptunus subsidiary in the Netherlands and beyond. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales through six wholly-owned offices in Schiedam, Houston, Dubai, Singapore, Hamburg, and Aberdeen with a worldwide distributor and agent network; standard Signature Series units ship within 48 hours from regional hubs. Pricing is quote-based and project-driven, with the customer base concentrated among blue-chip maritime, offshore energy, naval (Damen), and offshore wind operators.

The company's installed base exceeds 2,000 maritime RO systems and 800 horticulture RO systems, and its value proposition rests on integrated compliance with maritime regulations (MLC 2006, SOLAS, NIPH), classification society standards (DNV, LR, ABS, GL), and the proprietary Safe Water On Board and Plastic Free @ Sea solution concepts. No external investors, parent company, M&A activity, or leadership changes are disclosed; the firm is structured as an independent, family-influenced private company emphasizing long-term customer partnership over short-term growth.

Name

Hatenboer Water

Legal name

Hatenboer-Water B.V.

Website

https://hatenboer-water.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hatenboer-Water B.V., founded 1906 in the Netherlands, designs and services reverse osmosis desalination, UV disinfection, water treatment chemistry, and remote monitoring systems for maritime, offshore energy, and horticulture customers through six global offices and a distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Water Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Plants & Operations (EUANAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis (BWRO) Plants & Operations (EUANAFAB), Disinfection & Remedial Works (Chlorination, Thermal, Shock Treatments) (BPABAJAF)

Keywords

• Maritime water treatment
• Reverse osmosis systems
• Offshore water treatment
• Drinking water disinfection
• Containerized desalination

Headquarters

HQ city

Schiedam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water treatment equipment sales: Sale of standard and custom-built RO watermakers, water conditioning systems, disinfection equipment, hot/cold water modules, hydrophore systems, and point-of-use filtration units. Products sold as complete skid-mounted systems or individual components. One-time hardware revenue from vessel/rig fit-outs and newbuild projects.
2. Spare parts and consumables: Ongoing sales of spare parts, replacement membranes, filters, chemicals (antiscalants, cleaners, biocides), and consumables for all installed equipment. Local stock of essential spares at own offices and distributors ensures quick delivery and minimizes downtime. Consumables include Hadex disinfectant, Everpure filter cartridges, UV lamps, and RO membrane cleaners.
3. Technical and engineering services: Commissioning, installation supervision, water quality testing, Legionella control services, system troubleshooting, and lifecycle support. Services include remote monitoring via HORiZON platform, water sampling and analysis worldwide, and technical consultancy for custom-built solutions.
4. Water delivery (Hatenboer-Neptunus): Distribution of water of various quality for many applications throughout the Netherlands and beyond, via the Hatenboer-Neptunus brand. Covers potable water, demineralized water, and specialized water types delivered to maritime, offshore, and land-based customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hatenboer-Water designs, manufactures, and services engineered water treatment systems for maritime, offshore energy, and horticulture markets. Its core offering is a portfolio of reverse osmosis (RO) fresh water generators, UV and chemical disinfection systems, water conditioning units, hydrophore and hot/cold water modules, and the HORiZON cloud-based remote monitoring platform, complemented by spare parts, consumables, technical services, and bulk water delivery through subsidiary Hatenboer-Neptunus.

Product overview

Hatenboer-Water is a full-service water treatment solutions provider serving maritime, offshore energy, offshore support, and industry & horticulture markets since 1906. The company operates a platform-plus-products architecture centered on its Safe Water on Board® and Plastic Free @ Sea concepts, which integrate a comprehensive portfolio of water treatment technologies. The core product lines include: (1) Maritime Reverse Osmosis Fresh Water Generators in the Tethys (3-6 m³/day), Oceanus (16-24 m³/day), and Proteus (36-100 m³/day) series, plus Custom RO solutions for specialized applications; (2) Horticulture RO Systems including Tethys AgRO (up to 10 m³/day), Trevi (5-30 m³/h), and Tiber (45-75 m³/h) series plus the Containerized ContainRO system (275-600 m³/day); (3) Disinfection solutions comprising proprietary Hadex® drinking water disinfectant and Demitec® UV systems (GammaLine and Betaline series); (4) Point-of-Use Filtration including Everpure filters, Maritime Bottle Filling Stations, and Legionella shower protection; (5) Hot and Cold Water Modules with calorifiers, hydrophore systems, Grundfos pumps, and Kemper backflow preventers; (6) Water Conditioning products including softeners, demineralizers, neutralizing filters, and treatment chemicals; and (7) HORiZON Remote Services cloud platform for remote monitoring. The company also provides water delivery services through Hatenboer-Neptunus and maintains a global network of offices in Schiedam, Houston, Dubai, Singapore, and Hamburg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Waterlab: Water testing kits for measuring water quality parameters
• HORiZON
• Hadex
• Demitec
• ContainRO
• Tethys
• Oceanus
• Proteus
• Safe Water on Board
• Plastic Free @ Sea

Products and services

• Tethys Reverse Osmosis Fresh Water Generator Compact RO water maker producing 3–6 m³/day of fresh water from seawater for short-sea vessels, workboats, tugs, barges, and fishing vessels with limited crew sizes.
• Oceanus Reverse Osmosis Fresh Water Generator Mid-capacity RO system producing 16–24 m³/day for ferries, OSVs, tankers, and mid-size offshore vessels with medium-sized crews.
• Proteus Reverse Osmosis Fresh Water Generator High-capacity industrial-grade RO system producing 36–100 m³/day for large offshore platforms, accommodation vessels, and large tankers.
• Custom RO Solutions Tailor-made reverse osmosis systems engineered for higher demands, harsher environments, ATEX-certified components, Oil & Gas applications, and large offshore operations.
• Tethys AgRO Reverse Osmosis Compact RO system for horticulture delivering up to 10 m³/day of low-sodium irrigation water with low energy use and plug-and-play installation.
• Trevi Reverse Osmosis Series Horticulture RO system with 5–30 m³/h capacity featuring multimedia pre-filtration, HORiZON online monitoring, and bisulphite dosing options.
• Tiber Reverse Osmosis Series High-capacity horticulture RO system with 45–75 m³/h output, designed for large greenhouse operations, with remote monitoring and UL/CSA compliance options.
• ContainRO Containerized RO System Fully assembled, automated seawater desalination system housed in 20 or 40-foot sea containers, delivering 275–600 m³/day of potable water for remote or land-based sites.
• Hadex Drinking Water Disinfectant Proprietary liquid drinking water disinfectant for maritime and offshore markets, supplied in 1, 2.5, 10, and 25-liter polycans with multiple international approvals.
• Demitec UV Disinfection Systems UV water disinfection systems using low-pressure amalgam lamps at 254 nm wavelength, including GammaLine (GS) single-lamp and Betaline (BL/BM) high-output series.
• Everpure Water Filters Complete line of Everpure water filtration solutions including Precoat, Fibredyne, Microguard, Scale Control, and Claris filters sold for maritime galley and drinking water applications.
• Maritime Bottle Filling Station Cooled, filtered 24/7 water station with 30 ltr/h cooling capacity, hands-free activation, integrated basic filter, and stainless steel maritime design for eliminating plastic bottles.
• Hot and Cold Water Modules Complete skid-based modules for cold drinking water and hot water supply including calorifiers, hydrophore units, pumps, disinfection integration, and distribution systems.
• Hydrophore Pressure Systems Skid-mounted hydrophore units ensuring correct water pressure and flow across all decks with configurable pump combinations and frequency-controlled options.
• Kemper Backflow Preventers Backflow prevention valves (EA and BA series) protecting drinking water against fluid contamination per EN 1717 standards.
• OSO Hot Water Boilers Offshore-proof hot water boilers with steam, hot water, thermal oil, or electric heating options, certified by IACS classification societies.
• Conventional Membrane Tanks Expansion vessels up to 3000 liters with integrated internal circulation, adjustable gas cushion, and Hydrowatch leak detection for drinking water systems.
• HORiZON Remote Services Cloud-based remote monitoring platform for RO systems providing real-time performance data, remote troubleshooting, quarterly operational reports, and 24/7 monitoring with VPN, RBAC, 2FA, and IEC 62443/ISO 27001 compliance.
• Spare Parts & Consumables Spare parts, replacement membranes, filters, and consumables (antiscalants, cleaners, biocides, Hadex, UV lamps, Everpure cartridges) supplied globally for installed equipment.
• Water Delivery by Hatenboer-Neptunus Bulk water supply service distributing potable, demineralized, and specialized water throughout the Netherlands and beyond via the Hatenboer-Neptunus subsidiary.
• Water Softeners and Conditioning Systems Water-softening systems, Demiflow mixed-bed demineralizers (HDF), neutralizing/mineralizing filters (HDN), automatic dosing units, and conditioning chemicals for protecting downstream equipment and optimizing desalination processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ maritime RO drinking water systems installed worldwide
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSO Hotwater (Maritime Division)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHatenboer-Water became the official agent for OSO Hotwater's maritime division, supplying OSO boilers, spare parts, and consumables from stock at all Hatenboer-Water locations. The partnership combines OSO's engineering excellence with Hatenboer-Water's technical expertise to support safe and efficient water systems on all types of vessels. OSO boilers are offshore-proof with plug-and-play design, available with IACS classification certificates (GL, DNV, LR, ABS).
• Jacobsen-ConsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJacobsen-Cons operates as Hatenboer-Water's agent for the Hamburg, Germany region, providing local sales and support for maritime water treatment products and services.
• Everpure (Pentair)coreTechnology or IntegrationHatenboer-Water is the official Everpure dealer for the Everpure Sales Programme in maritime markets. Offers the full range of Everpure water filters including Precoat filters, Fibredyne filters, Microguard filters, Scale Control filters, Claris filters, and MRS reverse osmosis units. Everpure is described as the number one water filtration solution for worldwide maritime use.
• GrundfoscoreTechnology or IntegrationHatenboer-Water supplies Grundfos pumps as part of its hot and cold water systems and hydrophore units. Grundfos CR, CRI, CRN, CRT, and CRE series multi-stage centrifugal pumps are offered for maritime applications including fresh water systems, seawater systems, process water, reverse osmosis systems, and fire-fighting systems.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia Water Technologies supplies RO desalination, water reuse, and specialty chemicals for industrial, municipal, and offshore applications including offshore platforms. Overlaps with Hatenboer-Water's desalination and offshore energy segment, but Veolia is far larger and serves a much broader water market beyond maritime.
• Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä is a major marine systems integrator offering freshwater generation, sewage treatment, and bilge water solutions as part of a much broader portfolio of engines, propulsion, and lifecycle services. Direct overlap with Hatenboer-Water in marine RO and water treatment for vessels, but Wärtsilä bundles these capabilities into full-vessel packages that a specialist cannot match.
• Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval supplies freshwater generators, plate heat exchangers, and separation equipment for marine and offshore markets. Comparable in offering RO and freshwater generation for ships and offshore platforms, but operates as a global industrial conglomerate with broader separation and thermal portfolios than Hatenboer-Water's focused water-treatment stack.
• Pentair (Everpure): Pentair owns the Everpure brand that Hatenboer-Water resells for maritime point-of-use filtration. As the upstream manufacturer of one of Hatenboer-Water's key product lines, Pentair could choose to bypass Hatenboer-Water and sell direct to shipowners, or expand into marine RO and disrupt the specialist's niche.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: SUEZ supplies RO membranes, desalination systems, and water treatment chemicals across industrial, municipal, and offshore sectors. Overlaps with Hatenboer-Water on seawater desalination and water conditioning chemistry, but competes as a much larger diversified water company rather than a maritime specialist.

Regional players

• ACWA Power / Doosan Heavy (Desalination): ACWA Power and Doosan Heavy develop and operate large-scale seawater desalination plants, primarily in the Middle East. Not a direct maritime competitor to Hatenboer-Water, but represents the larger utility-scale desalination reference point for RO technology and the regional SWRO market that Hatenboer-Water's Dubai office also serves via containerized systems.

Emerging players

• Atlas Filtri / Idrania: Atlas Filtri and adjacent Italian water treatment brands produce residential and light-commercial RO and filtration systems with some marine channel presence. Less specialized than Hatenboer-Water in maritime-grade RO, but represents competitive pressure in point-of-use filtration and bottle filling solutions onboard vessels.

Direct peers

• Cathelco: Cathelco is a UK-based marine water treatment specialist supplying impressed current cathodic protection, UV disinfection, and water makers for commercial shipping and offshore. Closely comparable niche footprint, shipowner customer base, and product overlap in UV disinfection and RO systems for vessels.
• Envirogen Group: Envirogen Group designs and manufactures industrial water and wastewater treatment systems, including RO and demineralization packages for process industries. Comparable in offering engineered RO solutions and water conditioning, with overlap in industrial customer base, though less specialized in maritime/offshore than Hatenboer-Water.

Others

• Toray Membrane (Toray Industries): Toray manufactures RO and nanofiltration membrane elements used in desalination systems globally. Hatenboer-Water is a downstream systems integrator that purchases RO membranes; Toray is a key supplier ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but its membrane technology roadmap shapes what Hatenboer-Water can build.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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