TGWT Clean Technologies

What TGWT Clean Technologies does

TGWT Clean Technologies Inc. is a privately held Canadian water treatment company headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, founded in 2005 with 11–50 employees. The firm specializes in purified tannin-based chemistry — plant-derived biopolymers formulated without phosphates, phosphonates, heavy metals, nitrites, or oil-based components — as a green alternative to conventional synthetic water treatment chemicals. Its product portfolio covers steam boiler water treatment, cooling tower treatment (including the COOLTASTIK and ProMoss sub-brands), wastewater treatment, and closed-loop hydronic system treatment, supplemented by water treatment equipment (dosing pumps from Iwaki, Stenner, Prominent; testing reagents from Hach and Pyxis; controllers from Walchem, Lakewood, and Prominent) and complementary distributed lines from Cortec and Endotherm.

Underlying the offering is a jointly held (50/50) intellectual property position on purified tannin technology shared with German boiler-technology partner Korn GmbH, which also holds 37% of TGWT's share capital. Revenue is generated through one-time chemical product sales, hardware resales, private label/licensing arrangements with distributors, and professional services such as the Clozit Boiler Energy Analysis. Go-to-market combines a global distributor network with private label and dropship capabilities (anchored by the "Tannin Community" program) and direct enterprise field sales to industrial customers in manufacturing (paper, flooring), healthcare, and commercial facilities. Pricing is quote-based on multi-year contracts tailored to customer system specifications. The company holds EcoVadis Platinum certification and has published peer-reviewed work in AWT The Analyst, NACE Corrosion Journal, MBAA Technical Quarterly, and the Green Chemistry journal.

Name

TGWT Clean Technologies

Legal name

TGWT Clean Technologies Inc.

Website

https://tgwt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TGWT Clean Technologies is a Canadian water treatment firm that supplies purified tannin-based, plant-derived chemicals and equipment for steam boilers, cooling towers, wastewater, and closed-loop systems to industrial and institutional customers, distributed via direct sales and a global private-label network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Boiler Water Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK)

Keywords

• Industrial water treatment
• Steam boiler treatment
• Cooling tower chemicals
• Wastewater treatment solutions
• Green chemistry water

Headquarters

HQ city

Longueuil

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Products: Sale of purified tannin-based chemical treatment products for steam boilers, cooling towers, wastewater, and closed-loop systems. Includes equipment such as dosing pumps, controllers, and testing reagents.
2. Equipment & Monitoring: Sale of water treatment equipment including precision dosing pumps (Iwaki, Stenner, Prominent), testing reagents (Hach, Pyxis), and smart controllers (Walchem, Lakewood, Prominent).
3. Private Label / Distribution: Private label product sales through distributor network. Offers dropship capabilities and GHS-compliant formulations for resellers.
4. Technical Services: Technical support and consulting services, including Clozit Boiler Energy Analysis and specialized R&D support from Ph.D. and engineering staff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TGWT Clean Technologies manufactures and sells purified tannin-based water treatment chemicals and supporting equipment for industrial steam boilers, cooling towers, closed-loop hydronic systems, and wastewater. The portfolio is built on plant-derived, non-hazardous green chemistry that replaces phosphates, phosphonates, heavy metals, nitrites, and oil-based components, and includes branded offerings (COOLTASTIK, ProMoss, TG 3269), complementary dosing/monitoring equipment, and technical services such as the Clozit Boiler Energy Analysis.

Product overview

TGWT Clean Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of water treatment solutions centered on purified tannin-based chemistry. The core product line includes Steam Boiler Water Treatment, COOLTASTIK, ProMoss, Cooling Tower Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, and Closed-Loop Water Treatment. These products utilize natural biopolymers and green chemistry to provide scale and corrosion control without synthetic chemicals. Supporting offerings include water treatment equipment (dosing pumps, controllers, testing reagents), TG 3269 vapor phase corrosion inhibitor for winter storage, and Clozit Boiler Energy Analysis services. The company also distributes complementary products from partners Cortec (corrosion solutions) and Endotherm (closed-loop treatment).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COOLTASTIK: Next generation cooling tower treatment powered by bio-sourced, plant-based chemistry, free of phosphates and phosphonates.
• ProMoss
• The Tannin Guys

Products and services

• Steam Boiler Water Treatment Purified tannin-based water treatment for industrial steam boilers, providing equipment protection, decarbonization with up to 5% GHG reduction, and resource efficiency (up to 20% less water use and 80% less discharge). For manufacturing plants, paper mills, food processors, hospitals, and commercial facilities.
• COOLTASTIK Next-generation cooling tower treatment powered by bio-sourced, plant-based chemistry that is completely free of phosphates and phosphonates, delivering high-performance scale and corrosion control. For industrial and commercial cooling tower operators.
• ProMoss Natural cooling tower treatment that controls scale, corrosion, and biofilm without synthetic chemicals; safer to handle and reusable as compost, fertilizer, or for oil and grease absorption. For industrial and commercial cooling tower operators.
• Cooling Tower Water Treatment Water treatment for cooling towers that prevents scale, corrosion, and biofilm buildup, maximizes heat exchange, ensures regulatory compliance, and minimizes Legionella and bacterial growth risk. For commercial and industrial cooling tower operators.
• Wastewater Water Treatment Wastewater treatment that improves removal of suspended solids, optimizes biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) efficiency, and reduces oil, grease, and metal content for cleaner discharge. For industrial facilities including manufacturing, food processing, and paper mills.
• Closed-Loop Water Treatment Non-hazardous, molybdate-free closed-loop water treatment that maximizes heat exchange and equipment longevity, with multi-metal protection (steel, aluminum, copper). For commercial and industrial hydronic heating systems.
• Water Treatment Equipment Remote monitoring and precision dosing equipment for water treatment systems, including dosing pumps (Iwaki, Stenner, Prominent), testing reagents (Hach, Pyxis), and smart controllers (Walchem, Lakewood, Prominent). For industrial water treatment operators.
• TG 3269 Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor Liquid Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI) formulation for seasonal or long-term storage of water cooling towers. Free of phosphates, heavy metals, nitrites, and oil-based components; protects entire systems wet or dry for up to two years. For industrial and commercial cooling tower operators.
• Clozit Boiler Energy Analysis Energy analysis service for steam boiler systems that models and quantifies energy and water savings achievable with Clozit chemistry, used as a sales and ROI tool for prospective industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Boiler blowdown reduction from 4% to 0.3%
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Korn GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationKorn GmbH holds 37% of TGWT share capital. The two companies jointly own intellectual property on purified tannin technology on a 50/50 basis. Korn is a German company specializing in boiler technology.
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSERC Strategic Partnership Grant supporting McMaster University research. TGWT is an industrial partner on a project to develop a novel litmus paper sensor printed with bio-ink for rapid Legionella pneumophila detection.
• Investissement Québec / Investissement Québec InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides support for TGWT's export projects across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
• Association of Water Technologies (AWT)coreOthersInternational organization representing over 500 companies specializing in water treatments for industrial and commercial cooling and heating systems. TGWT is an active member participating in conferences and producing content for the AWT WOW Paule-Cast series.
• Cooling Technology Institute (CTI)minorOthersBroad-based industry association promoting environmentally responsible cooling technologies. TGWT is a member.
• Écotech QuébecminorOthersClean technology cluster representing Quebec clean tech companies. TGWT is a member and founding partner of CanadaCleantech Alliance.
• Cortec CorpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCortec Corporation provides corrosion solutions including VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) products. TGWT distributes Cortec products as part of their water treatment offerings.
• EndothermminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEndotherm provides closed-loop water treatment products. TGWT distributes Endotherm products offering up to 15% improvement in system efficiency.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ChemTreat: A Danaher-owned specialty water-treatment chemical supplier serving industrial boiler, cooling, and wastewater applications across North America. Directly comparable to TGWT in target customers (industrial steam boiler and cooling tower operators), chemistry-led value proposition, and service-intensive go-to-market.
• Accepta: UK-based specialty water treatment chemical manufacturer focused on boiler, cooling, and closed-loop chemistries for industrial and HVAC markets. Similar product mix, customer profile, and channel-led GTM as TGWT, making it a close head-to-head peer in green chemistry positioning.

Emerging players

• BWA Water Additives: Specialty chemical supplier focused on sustainable water treatment additives for cooling, boiler, and process water. Comparable in sustainability-led differentiation and target industrial use cases, though with a broader additive portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Kurita Water Industries: Japanese-headquartered global water treatment chemicals and equipment supplier with deep industrial boiler and cooling tower expertise. Competes in the same end markets as TGWT with broader chemistries and a strong sustainability narrative.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Industrial water treatment chemicals, equipment, and digital services arm of Suez, serving power, refining, and manufacturing customers. Comparable to TGWT in boiler and cooling tower chemistry but with broader geographic reach and enterprise scale.
• Solenis: Specialty chemicals supplier for water-intensive industries including pulp & paper, food processing, and industrial process water. Comparable customers and use cases (boiler/cooling water, paper mills like Cascades) but with a much larger product portfolio and global footprint.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water-treatment solutions provider combining chemicals, equipment, and services for industrial clients. Overlaps TGWT in industrial water treatment and boiler/cooling chemistry but operates at vastly larger scale across municipal and industrial segments.
• Nouryon (Water Treatment): Global specialty chemicals company with a water-treatment product line serving industrial and municipal customers. Competes with TGWT in industrial boiler and cooling water chemistry, but with much broader chemistries and global reach.
• Ecolab (Nalco Water): Global leader in industrial water treatment chemicals and on-site service, including steam boiler, cooling tower, and closed-loop programs. Overlaps TGWT in every product category but at much greater scale and with a broader portfolio rather than a single proprietary chemistry.

Others

• Cortec Corporation: Existing TGWT distribution partner and supplier of VCI corrosion-protection technologies. Adjacent rather than directly competitive: TGWT already resells Cortec products, so they are ecosystem participants with overlapping industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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