Aquatec Maxcon

Name

Aquatec Maxcon

Legal name

Aquatec Maxcon Pty Ltd

Website

https://aquatecmaxcon.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Sampling, Testing & Laboratory Analysis (Legionella/Microbiology) (BPABAJAB)

Keywords

• Water treatment solutions
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Membrane bioreactor technology
• Industrial water engineering
• Biogas and energy recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Wulkuraka

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design and Construction Contracts: Design and construct contracts for water and wastewater treatment plants, typically for municipal utilities and industrial clients. Major projects include $33 million Longford STP upgrade, multi-million dollar alliances.
2. Equipment Supply: Supply of proprietary water/wastewater treatment equipment including AquaBlade diffusers, clarifiers, screens, membrane systems, UV disinfection units, and third-party technologies.
3. Operations and Maintenance Services: Ongoing operations and maintenance contracts for treatment plants through Aquatec Services subsidiary. Includes process optimisation and service support.
4. Technology Licensing: Licensed Nereda® technology provider in Australia/New Zealand region from DHV. Licensing arrangement for advanced biological treatment technology.
5. Distribution of Third-Party Technologies: Australian distributor for Trojan Technologies UV systems since 1996, exclusive Australasian distributor for Capstone Turbine Corporation microturbines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aquatec Maxcon is an Australian water and wastewater treatment contractor and equipment supplier that designs, constructs, fabricates, supplies, commissions and operates municipal and industrial water/wastewater infrastructure. The company sells proprietary branded equipment (AquaBlade diffusers, AquaScraper clarifiers, Aqua-Band Screens, AquaSAL/AquaStar aerators, Containerised UV systems), licenses advanced biological treatment technologies (Nereda, Hybrid BNR, Paques, Kubota MBR, CROWN Sludge Hydrolysis, Capstone, Trojan UV), and delivers bundled services from pilot studies and treatability work through to ongoing plant operations and maintenance.

Product overview

Aquatec Maxcon is a leading provider of water and wastewater technology and equipment in Australia with over 50 years of experience. The company operates as part of the Aquatec Maxcon Group, a vertically integrated provider offering a comprehensive portfolio across water treatment (Coagulation, Flocculation, Sedimentation, DAF, Granular Media Filtration, Membrane Processes, Chemical Dosing, Disinfection, Package Plants), wastewater treatment (Screening, Aeration with AquaBlade L and AquaBlade Blue diffusers, Surface Aeration with AquaStar and AquaSAL, AquaScraper Clarifiers, Sludge & Biosolids handling, Hybrid BNR, Nereda Aerobic Granular Biomass, Membrane Bioreactors, MABR, Odour Control), industrial processes (Industrial DAF, Anaerobic/Aerobic Treatment, Anammox, Biogas Treatment, Crystalactor), and waste-to-energy solutions. Key branded products include the AquaBlade fine bubble diffuser series (with over 300,000 units installed), AquaScraper clarifiers, and the Aqua-Band Screen and Aqua-Max washpress. The company also licenses and distributes technologies including Nereda aerobic granular biomass (from DHV), Paques UASB/IC anaerobic reactors, Kubota MBR membranes, CROWN sludge hydrolysis, and distributes Trojan UV systems and Capstone microturbines. Services span the full lifecycle from pilot studies through operations, project management, installation, and spare parts. The group includes MPA Engineering (automation), Maxcon Industries (fabrication), Aquatec Services (O&M), and Cryeng (cryogenic equipment).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AquaBlade L Diffuser: Versatile fine bubble diffuser for wastewater aeration, reducing installation time with single span up to 5.8m and multiple spans up to 11.6m
• AquaBlade Blue Diffuser
• AquaStar
• AquaSAL
• AquaScraper Series
• Aqua Band Screen
• Nereda

Products and services

• AquaBlade L Diffuser Proprietary versatile fine bubble diffuser for diffused aeration in wastewater treatment plants; single span up to 5.8 m, multiple spans up to 11.6 m with single air entry, designed to reduce fixings, site assembly and installation time. Sold to municipal and industrial treatment plant operators and EPC contractors.
• AquaBlade Blue Diffuser Australian-designed and manufactured proprietary fine bubble diffuser; over 300,000 units installed and in service across Australia, New Zealand and China. Sold to municipal and industrial wastewater treatment projects.
• AquaScraper Series C / SL / R Clarifiers Proprietary clarifier mechanisms for wastewater treatment plants, including suction-lift type clarifiers with bridge support structures; available in C, SL and R configurations. Sold to municipal and industrial clients for primary, secondary and tertiary clarification duty.
• Aqua-Band Screen Proprietary band screening device for wastewater inlet works applications, sold alongside the Aqua-Max washpress for head-of-works screening duty at municipal and industrial treatment plants.
• Aqua-Max Washpress Proprietary washpress component offered alongside the Aqua-Band Screen for wastewater inlet works applications, providing compacted screenings handling at municipal and industrial plants.
• AquaStar Surface Aerator Proprietary surface aeration system for wastewater treatment plants, sold to municipal and industrial operators as part of Aquatec Maxcon's aeration equipment portfolio.
• AquaSAL Surface Aerator Proprietary surface aeration system for wastewater treatment plants, supplementing the AquaStar in Aquatec Maxcon's aeration equipment portfolio for municipal and industrial clients.
• Nereda Aerobic Granular Biomass Technology Licensed from DHV BV of the Netherlands (agreement signed 27 February 2012). Aquatec Maxcon is the licensed Nereda technology provider for the Australia/New Zealand region, delivering breakthrough wastewater treatment using aerobic granular sludge with up to 75% smaller footprint than conventional plants and 25-35% energy input reduction.
• Hybrid BNR Biological Nutrient Reduction Technology Hybrid biological nutrient reduction technology acquired from Eimco Water Technologies (formerly Copa Water) in 2007, including associated SinkAir aerator and Gas Locked Siphon decanter, with over 660 operating plants worldwide. Aquatec Maxcon markets and integrates Hybrid BNR into wastewater treatment plant projects across Australia.
• CROWN Sludge Hydrolysis Sludge disintegration technology offering 20% reduction in sludge volume, 30% increase in biogas yields, and improved dewaterability; first commercial application in Australia at Christies Beach. Delivered by Aquatec Maxcon as part of its biosolids and energy recovery portfolio.
• Containerised UV Disinfection System Containerised ultraviolet water treatment solution built in partnership with Trojan Technologies (Canada) for validated cryptosporidium deactivation; includes insulated panelling, duty/standby air conditioners, industrial electrics, roller door maintenance access and pre-installed pipework, designed for tropical conditions with plug-and-play functionality. Deployed at sites such as the Burdekin Shire Council Home Hill Water Treatment Plant.
• Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) Technology Membrane aerated biofilm reactor technology for wastewater treatment, integrated by Aquatec Maxcon into nutrient removal and aeration-efficient process designs for municipal and industrial clients.
• Crystalactor Granular Reactor Technology Crystallisation technology for industrial wastewater treatment processes, offered by Aquatec Maxcon within its Industrial Processes portfolio for resource recovery and hardness removal applications.
• Trojan UV Disinfection Systems Distribution Australian distribution rights held by Aquatec Maxcon since 1996 for Trojan Technologies (Canada) UV systems including TrojanUVPhox UV-oxidation systems and TrojanUV Solo Lamp technology, with installation assistance and after-sales support.
• Capstone Microturbine Cogeneration Systems Exclusive Australasian distribution by Aquatec Maxcon for Capstone Turbine Corporation microturbines (C65 65kW and CR200 200kW models) for cogeneration, tri-generation and remote power generation using digester biogas and natural gas; deployed at sites including Surbiton Park (Western Water) and Origin Energy's gas fields (114 units).
• Paques UASB Anaerobic Reactor Technology Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) high-rate anaerobic wastewater treatment technology from Paques BV (Netherlands), first deployed in Australia at the Golden Circle Cannery in 1989, paying for itself within three years through reduced waste charges (down to 10%). Provided as part of Aquatec Maxcon's industrial wastewater and energy recovery offering.
• Paques Internal Circulation (IC) Reactor Technology Paques BV (Netherlands) Internal Circulation anaerobic reactor for high-rate treatment of industrial wastewater, provided by Aquatec Maxcon as part of its industrial processes offering.
• Paques Circox Granular Biomass Reactor Paques BV (Netherlands) aerobic granular biomass reactor used in sequence with UASB for industrial water treatment and reuse, delivered by Aquatec Maxcon within its industrial processes portfolio.
• Kubota Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Technology Flat sheet membrane bioreactor technology from Kubota (Japan) for delivering microfiltered disinfected water directly from the bioreactor without further treatment; deployed at Aquatec Maxcon projects including Hervey Bay (one of Australia's largest MBR installations, serving 21,000 people) and Canungra STP upgrade for Queensland Urban Utilities.
• Thermo Systems Solar Sludge Dryer Solar sludge drying technology from Thermo Systems (Germany), represented by Aquatec Maxcon across Australasia, using principally solar energy to dry water and wastewater sludges up to 90% dry solids to reduce mass and volume for disposal. First Australian installation completed at Wacol, Brisbane.
• Design-Construct Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Services Design, construction, fabrication, installation and commissioning of water and wastewater treatment plants for municipal utilities and industrial clients. Delivered as design-construct contracts and through alliance models such as the Brisbane Water Enviro Alliance (BWEA), Maroochy ExcelWater Alliance and Brisbane Caboolture Aquifer Alliance. Major projects include the $33 million Longford STP upgrade and the Luggage Point WWTP.
• Operations and Maintenance Services Expert operation of water and waste treatment plants delivered through Aquatec Services Pty Ltd, including process optimisation, ongoing operational support and service agreements for municipal and industrial clients.
• Pilot Plant and Treatability Studies Services Pilot plant and treatability study services used to test water and wastewater treatment technologies prior to full-scale deployment, supporting project risk reduction for municipal utilities and industrial clients.
• Spare Parts and Service Support Supply of spare parts and ongoing service support for installed water and wastewater treatment equipment, delivered as part of Aquatec Maxcon's after-sales and lifecycle service offering to municipal and industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Plant footprint reduced by up to 75%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FluencecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Aquatec Maxcon and Fluence signed distribution agreement for Australia in 2019, expanding product offerings for water and wastewater treatment solutions.
• DHV BV (Netherlands)coreTechnology or Integration · 27 February 2012Aquatec Maxcon formalised agreement with DHV BV of the Netherlands in 2012 for Nereda® technology licensing. Nereda® is an innovative aerobic granular biomass wastewater treatment technology. Aquatec Maxcon is the licensed Nereda® technology provider in Australia/New Zealand region.
• KubotacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Kubota membrane bioreactor technology used in multiple Aquatec Maxcon projects including Hervey Bay (one of largest MBR installations in Australia serving 21,000 persons) and Canungra STP upgrade.
• Arrow EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Arrow Energy selected Aquatec Maxcon for multiple coal seam gas water treatment projects including 2.0 ML/d facility near Moranbah and water recovery contributing to Murray Darling River system.
• Western WatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Aquatec Maxcon provided Capstone CR200 turbine for Surbiton Park treatment plant - Australia's first microturbine co-generation facility utilizing digester biogas. Partnership delivering renewable energy and carbon reduction.
• Origin EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Origin Energy selected Capstone MicroTurbines supplied through Aquatec Maxcon for gas fields (114 units) and Talinga facility (3MW first stage in 1MW containerised modules).
• Western WatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partnership with Western Water for Surbiton Park treatment plant - Australia's first microturbine co-generation facility utilizing digester biogas to produce 200kW electricity and 300kW heat.
• Eimco Water Technologies (formerly Copa Water)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Aquatec Maxcon acquired contracting business of Eimco Water Technologies in 2007, adding 18 staff and offices in Sydney and Adelaide. Aquatec Maxcon now markets Hybrid Biological Nutrient Reduction Technology, SinkAir aerator and Gas Locked Siphon decanter with over 660 operating plants worldwide.
• MWH AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Aquatec Maxcon together with MWH Australia selected as preferred proponent for Brisbane Caboolture Aquifer Alliance. Partnership continued in BWEA (Brisbane Water Enviro Alliance) and other major alliances.
• Trojan Technologies (Canada)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1996Aquatec Maxcon has been the Australian distributor for Trojan Technologies since 1996, providing TrojanUVPhox™ UV-oxidation systems and TrojanUV Solo Lamp™ technology. Includes installation assistance and after-sales support.
• Paques BV (Netherlands)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1989Paques BV UASB (Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket) technology - first large Paques UASB plant in Australia built at Golden Circle Cannery in 1989. Also Paques Internal Circulation (IC) anaerobic treatment design and Circox granular biomass reactor.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Jacobs Solutions: Global engineering and program-management firm with a large water practice delivering design, construction and operations for municipal utilities. Direct rival on alliance-style mega-projects such as BWEA-style programs.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater treatment major offering design, build, operate and equipment solutions for municipal and industrial clients. Direct competitor on large Australian municipal tenders and a channel rival for many of the same licensed technologies (membranes, UV, anaerobic digestion).
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Worldwide water technology and services provider active across municipal and industrial treatment. Competes with Aquatec Maxcon for design-construct and equipment supply contracts in ANZ, particularly on membrane and biological treatment systems.
• Xylem: Global water technology company serving utilities and industry with pumps, aeration, filtration, disinfection and digital solutions. A relevant comparator for Aquatec Maxcon's aeration (AquaBlade), filtration and UV equipment lines and a potential competitor on Australian municipal projects.
• Evoqua Water Technologies (now Xylem Water Solutions): Specialist in water and wastewater treatment systems including filtration, disinfection and biological processes, now part of Xylem. Comparable in product breadth and target customers across municipal and industrial water.
• Stantec: International design and consulting firm with deep water infrastructure expertise across Australia. Competes on design-construct alliances and feasibility/engineering scopes for the same utilities and councils.
• Degrémont (Suez group): Suez's water treatment engineering arm historically focused on municipal and industrial water plants globally. Comparable project delivery and technology base, competing for the same Australian utility capex programs.

Direct peers

• Fluence Corporation: Australian-listed provider of decentralized water, wastewater and reuse solutions with packaged plants for municipal and industrial clients. Direct competitor in Australia/NZ on smaller-scale and modular treatment systems; existing distribution partner relationship with Aquatec Maxcon (2019).
• Hydroflux: Australian water and wastewater treatment specialist providing design, equipment and service to municipal and industrial clients. Closely comparable in size, geographic focus and product offering, often competing for the same mid-sized ANZ tenders.

Others

• Royal HaskoningDHV: Dutch engineering consultancy and original developer of Nereda® technology. Upstream licensor of Aquatec Maxcon's flagship Nereda® offering and a strategic counterpart whose strategic decisions directly affect Aquatec Maxcon's product roadmap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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