What Energenecs does

Energenecs is a Wisconsin-based, privately held water and wastewater systems integrator founded in 1979 and currently led by President Jared Feider, who acquired the firm in 2006. The company serves municipal water and wastewater utilities (its primary customer segment), industrial facilities with process water needs, and the consulting engineers that specify municipal projects. Its service territory spans Wisconsin, Illinois, Upper Michigan, Minnesota, and Iowa, with field service coverage offered 24/7. Energenecs reportedly serves 500+ Wisconsin municipalities and has supplied control systems to more than 600 municipal wastewater treatment plants across the state.

The company's offering combines two integrated revenue lines. First, process equipment distribution: it supplies headworks (Huber RakeMax/RoK4/EscaMax screens), grit removal systems (Smith & Loveless PISTA), aeration equipment, biosolids/biogas systems (Landia GasMix, Groth Biogas safety equipment), and the proprietary Integral Valve Vault (IVV) Lift Station, a design awarded two Governor's New Product Awards (1991, 2006). Second, control system integration: Energenecs operates a UL 508A-certified panel shop and programs Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs with AVEVA Wonderware SCADA, supported by radio telemetry and Endress+Hauser / Emerson instrumentation. The business has expanded through acquisitions of Best Systems (2011), Kamp Synergy (2013), and Groth Biogas (2023), and has added adjacent services including a LiDAR sludge collector inspection program and a pilot equipment rental offering. Notable recent project wins include the $20M Eau Claire PFAS removal system controls contract (2024) and an $800K SCADA/MCC project at the Village of Baldwin wastewater treatment plant.

Energenecs makes money via project-based hardware resale, system integration services (design, fabrication, installation), and recurring field service and maintenance contracts. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. GTM is enterprise direct sales to municipalities and industrial accounts, supplemented by referral/affiliate demand through its OEM partner network (Huber, Smith & Loveless, Landia, Endress+Hauser, Allen Bradley/Rockwell, AVEVA, Hach). Content marketing (the Envision newsletter, blog, and case studies) and event presence at industry conferences such as WWOA drive top-of-funnel demand. With 40+ employees — professional engineers, master/journeyman electricians, field service technicians, and project managers — the firm occupies a niche mid-market position between local controls shops and large national integrators, with its regional density and proprietary IVV product as the principal moats.

Name

Energenecs

Legal name

Energenecs

Website

https://energenecs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Energenecs is a privately held, Wisconsin-based water and wastewater systems integrator founded in 1979. It supplies process equipment, UL-certified control panels, and SCADA/PLC integration services plus 24/7 field service to municipal utilities and industrial facilities across the upper Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Process Equipment and Control System Integration

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

SCADA, Instrumentation & Controls Integration for Water/Wastewater Projects (IMAFAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), I&C / Controls & Automation Commissioning (DCS/PLC/SCADA) (EUAEAJAD)

Keywords

• Water treatment equipment
• Wastewater control systems
• SCADA integration services
• Municipal process equipment
• Control panel fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedarburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Process Equipment Sales: Supply of process equipment for water and wastewater treatment including headworks, screening, aeration, biosolids handling, pumps, and instrumentation from manufacturer partners
2. Control System Integration: Design, fabrication, and installation of control systems including SCADA, PLCs, motor control centers, VFDs, and instrumentation for wastewater treatment facilities
3. Field Service and Maintenance: 24/7 field service including troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of water/wastewater systems by electricians, programmers, and technicians
4. System Integration Services: Complete system solutions including control and SCADA systems, pump stations, headworks projects, and aeration projects with instrumentation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Energenecs supplies water and wastewater process equipment and delivers control system integration services for municipal utilities and industrial facilities across the U.S. Midwest. Core deliverables include SCADA systems, custom UL-certified control panels, HMI and PLC programming, radio telemetry, instrumentation, and 24/7 field service for troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. The company also distributes and integrates equipment from manufacturer partners such as Huber Technology, Smith & Loveless PISTA, Landia, Groth Biogas, and Endress+Hauser.

Product overview

Energenecs is a water and wastewater systems integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of process equipment and control systems. The core offerings include SCADA systems, custom control panels (UL-certified), HMI & PLC programming, radio telemetry, and instrumentation for water/wastewater utilities. Process equipment includes headworks screening (Huber RakeMax, RoK4, EscaMax perforated plate screens), grit removal systems (Smith & Loveless Pista, Huber GritWolf), aeration systems (EDI, EnviroMix, Lone Star), and biosolids/renewable energy equipment (Groth Biogas safety systems, Landia GasMix digesters). The company also provides integral valve vault lift stations, PAX tank mixing systems, Huber RotaShield septage receiving units, and Endress+Hauser samplers. Supporting services include 24/7 field service, service agreements, pilot unit rentals, and LiDAR sludge collector inspections. The company operates a UL panel shop for MCC and control panel fabrication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Groth Biogas: Biogas safety solutions including flame control, relief valves, gas control, digester cover equipment and flares
• IVV Lift Station

Products and services

• SCADA Systems Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems for water and wastewater utilities, including multiple remote pump stations and process monitoring. Delivered to municipal utilities across the Midwest.
• Custom Control Panels UL-certified custom control panels and motor control centers (MCCs) assembled at the Milwaukee-area UL 508A panel shop, tested and programmed before deployment. Delivered to municipal utilities and industrial facilities.
• HMI and PLC Programming Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming services for industrial automation and control systems targeting water/wastewater operators.
• Radio Telemetry Systems Radio-based telemetry systems for remote monitoring and control of water and wastewater infrastructure, including remote pump stations and river level monitoring sites.
• Instrumentation Field instrumentation including flow meters, level transducers, pressure transmitters, and analytical sensors for process monitoring and control in water and wastewater facilities.
• Huber Rotomat RoK4 Vertical Fine Screen Huber Rotomat RoK4 automatic screen for pumping stations and wastewater screening with integrated washing and compaction. Distributed through Energenecs as a Huber partner.
• EscaMax Perforated Plate Screen EscaMax perforated plate screen achieving 80% solids capture for fine screening applications, distributed by Energenecs to municipal and industrial customers.
• Huber RakeMax Multi-Rake Bar Screen Huber multi-rake bar screen for coarse and fine screening in municipal and industrial wastewater applications, featuring U-shaped bar rack and center flow configuration.
• Aeration Systems Aeration equipment and systems including diffusers, blowers, and mixing solutions aggregated from manufacturer partners for wastewater treatment facilities.
• Biosolids and Renewable Energy Systems Equipment for biosolids handling, anaerobic digestion, and biogas production including Groth Biogas safety systems, Landia GasMix mixing, and energy recovery systems.
• Groth Biogas Safety Equipment Biogas safety solutions including flame control, pressure/vacuum relief valves, flame arresters, sediment traps, drip traps, and flares for anaerobic digestion systems. Acquired through the 2023 Groth Biogas acquisition.
• Integral Valve Vault (IVV) Lift Station Proprietary pre-packaged pump station with integral valve vault for municipal wastewater collection systems, designed and supplied by Energenecs.
• Smith & Loveless PISTA Grit Removal Systems Grit removal and classification systems including Smith & Loveless PISTA vortex grit chambers and Huber grit washing equipment for wastewater headworks.
• Landia GasMix Digester Mixing System External mixing system for anaerobic digesters featuring venturi nozzles and chopper pumps, achieving up to 25% biogas yield improvement. Distributed and integrated by Energenecs.
• LiDAR Sludge Collector Inspection LiDAR scanning technology service for chain and flight sludge collector inspections, creating precision 3D models to detect mechanical wear and optimize maintenance planning.
• 24/7 Field Service Round-the-clock field service with technicians, programmers, mechanics, and electricians for troubleshooting and emergency support throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.
• Water and Wastewater Service Agreement Preventive maintenance contracts and service agreements providing ongoing equipment support and optimization for municipal and industrial water/wastewater customers.
• Pilot Unit Rental Program Wastewater equipment rental program using pilot units from Charter, WaterSurplus, Lone Star, and Huber to validate feasibility before capital investment.
• Huber RotaShield Septage Receiving System Pilot unit for efficient septage receiving that can empty a 6,000-gallon tanker truck in 8 minutes, removing debris from the sludge stream. Distributed by Energenecs in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan under a Huber pilot fleet program.
• Endress+Hauser Liquistation CSF34 Sampler Automatic stationary water sampler with vacuum-based system eliminating peristaltic tubing, featuring Memosens sensor connectivity for up to four sensors and SCADA integration via Allen Bradley Ethernet/IP. Distributed by Energenecs as an Endress+Hauser System Integrator Partner.
• PAX Tank Mixing Systems Tank and tower mixing systems from Clearwater1 including PAX Jet, Impeller, Horizontal, and Tank Shark Eductor mixers to prevent ice formation and improve water quality.
• Smith & Loveless and Huber GritWolf Grit Removal Systems Grit removal equipment from Smith & Loveless and Huber including vortex grit chambers, grit classifiers, and GritWolf systems achieving up to 95% removal of particles greater than or equal to 75 microns.
• Huber Safety Access Solutions (SAS) Stainless steel hatch doors, access covers, and safety access equipment for confined space entry in wastewater environments, OSHA-compliant and manufactured in the USA.
• PFAS Removal Systems Ion Exchange technology-based PFAS removal systems including rental units through WaterSurplus and permanent installations for municipal water treatment, supported by Energenecs-integrated Allen Bradley PLC and AVEVA Wonderware SCADA controls.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% increase in biogas yield at Sparta WRRF
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Huber TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor equipment partner providing headworks, screening, grit removal, and septage receiving systems including RakeMax screens, RoK4 screens, RotaShield pilot units, and Safety Access Solutions (SAS). Energenecs has been provider of Huber equipment across Wisconsin and UP.
• Groth BiogascoreTechnology or IntegrationBiogas safety solutions company providing flame control, relief valves, gas control, digester cover equipment and flares. Acquired by Energenecs in 2023, now part of their product and service offerings.
• LandiacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides GasMix external mixing system for anaerobic digesters and horizontal mixers. Energenecs installed systems achieving 25% biogas yield improvements.
• Smith & Loveless (PISTA)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Pista grit chamber grit removal systems, grit pumps, grit classifiers and washers. First installation of 250 gpm Ni-Hard grit concentrator in Racine, WI.
• Endress+HausercoreTechnology or IntegrationInstrumentation partner for level, flow, pressure measurement and water samplers. Energenecs is an Endress & Hauser System Integrator Partner providing Liquistation CSF34 samplers.
• Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation)coreTechnology or IntegrationMCCs, VFDs, and Programmable Logic Controllers for control systems. ControlLogix controllers with fiber optic communication.
• Aveva (Wonderware)coreTechnology or IntegrationHMI SCADA, industrial information, operations management and industrial automation software. Wonderware InTouch graphical interface for SCADA systems.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tesco Controls: Tesco Controls is a control system integrator specializing in water/wastewater SCADA, PLC, and instrumentation for municipal utilities - directly comparable to Energenecs in scope of services and end market. Acquired by Quanta Services in 2018, it operates as a regional specialist integrator serving the Western US.
• RoviSys: RoviSys is an independent control system integrator and engineering firm providing SCADA, PLC, MES, and process automation services to industrial and municipal clients. It is one of the closest pure-play comparables to Energenecs' integration services across multiple process verticals.
• Avanceon: Avanceon is a publicly listed control systems integrator and lifecycle services provider serving process industries including water/wastewater, power, and manufacturing. Its business model of integrating third-party automation hardware (Rockwell/AVEVA ecosystem) into municipal and industrial facilities closely mirrors Energenecs.
• EMA Inc. EMA Inc. is an industrial automation and control systems integrator serving manufacturing and process clients across the Midwest. It offers PLC/SCADA programming, panel fabrication, and field services with similar scope and customer profile to Energenecs.
• Revere Control Systems: Revere Control Systems is a regional control system integrator providing SCADA, PLC, and panel fabrication services to water/wastewater, manufacturing, and utility clients in the Southeastern US. It is a relevant comparable in scale, service model, and municipal end-market focus.

Emerging players

• HighTide Technologies: HighTide Technologies offers a cloud-based end-to-end SCADA platform purpose-built for water/wastewater monitoring. It is a partner of Energenecs and an adjacent technology competitor as utilities migrate from on-prem SCADA to cloud-native monitoring.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation is the parent of Allen Bradley and a core technology partner of Energenecs for PLCs, VFDs, and MCCs. As the dominant industrial automation incumbent, its ecosystem participation both shapes and constrains Energenecs' positioning as a regional integrator.
• Emerson (Rosemount): Emerson, through its Rosemount and Branson brands, is a leading instrumentation and process automation incumbent and a stated partner of Energenecs. As utilities consolidate procurement, Emerson increasingly bundles hardware with its own DeltaV automation platform, posing a long-term competitive risk to independent integrators.

Regional players

• Smith & Loveless: Smith & Loveless is a long-standing US manufacturer of PISTA grit removal systems, pump stations, and water/wastewater treatment equipment. It is a stated partner of Energenecs and a relevant peer in the equipment-distribution and turnkey-project category in the Midwest.
• Huber Technology: Huber Technology is a German-headquartered manufacturer of headworks, screening, and sludge-treatment equipment, with extensive distribution partnerships in the US water/wastewater market. Energenecs is described as the Huber provider across Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula, making it a closely intertwined peer-partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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