What Enviro Chemie does

EnviroChemie GmbH is a privately held German industrial water and wastewater treatment company founded in 1976 and headquartered in Roßdorf, Germany. The company engineers, manufactures, commissions, and operates treatment plants for industrial clients across more than a dozen verticals including chemicals, food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceuticals, mining, automotive, cosmetics, and renewable energy. It operates as part of the EnviroWater Group (owned by Skion Water) alongside sister companies Paques and Cembrane, with owned subsidiaries in Switzerland (EnviroChemie AG, which acquired DLK Technologies SA in December 2023) and Bulgaria (EnviroChemie Bulgaria), and active project references across Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North Africa (Morocco, Algeria), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico), and parts of Asia (Japan, Pakistan) and Northern Europe (Norway, Sweden).

The product portfolio is organized around branded technology platforms: Envochem (chemical-physical treatment and heavy metal precipitation), Flomar and Lugan (dissolved air flotation in standard and compact form factors), Biomar (biological and anaerobic treatment, MBR, and biogas production), Envopur (ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange for ultra-pure water), EnviModul (modular containerized plant systems), and Split-O-Mat (compact chemical-physical plants). These are deployed as standardized compact units (Lugan, Split-O-Mat), modular outdoor installations (EnviModul), large-scale custom plants, or rental units (EnviRent) for temporary capacity. The WaterExpert digital platform supports data logging, workflow guidance, troubleshooting, and optimization across the installed base. Proprietary water treatment chemicals (ECSO 8635 coagulant, ECSO 8620 neutralization agent, Envifloc primary splitting agents) generate recurring consumables revenue tied to the operating plant base.

The business model combines project-based plant engineering sales with multi-year recurring revenue from plant management and contracting, water chemical supply, maintenance and spare parts, and the WaterExpert subscription. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales supported by regional subsidiaries and the rental fleet. Visible commercial milestones in 2024-2026 include the world's first full-scale PHA biorefinery from process water (Project Gecko with Paques Biomaterials and ESKA, February 2025), water treatment packages for 100 MW and 200 MW PEM electrolysers, a 720 m3/h mine water plant for Ellatzite-Med in Bulgaria, an ion exchange plant for a Swedish near-fossil-free steel project, and a groundwater remediation plant for a German pharmaceutical customer - signalling expansion beyond traditional wastewater into green hydrogen, PHA biorefineries, carbon capture, and decarbonized heavy industry.

Name

Enviro Chemie

Legal name

EnviroChemie GmbH

Website

https://envirochemie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

EnviroChemie GmbH is a German industrial water and wastewater treatment specialist founded in 1976 that engineers, manufactures, and operates treatment plants and supplies proprietary water chemicals for enterprise customers in food, dairy, pharma, chemicals, mining, automotive, cosmetics, and renewable energy sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Treatment

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Chemical Manufacturing (325), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAC), Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Industrial wastewater treatment
• Water recycling systems
• Water treatment chemicals
• Plant engineering services
• Membrane filtration technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Roßdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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. Plant Engineering and Construction: Design, engineering, and construction of custom and standardized wastewater treatment plants, water treatment systems, and recycling facilities. Includes modular solutions (EnviModul), compact plants, and individual large-scale installations.
2. Plant Management and Contracting: Operational management of customer wastewater treatment plants including process technical support, 24/7 on-call service, spare parts management, reporting support, inspections, and maintenance. Full service from single point of contact.
3. Water Chemicals: Supply of water treatment chemicals including coagulants (ECSO 8635), neutralization agents (ECSO 8620), flocculants, and other process-specific water treatment products. Includes ongoing consumption-based supply alongside plant operation.
4. Maintenance Services and Spare Parts: Service deployments, inspections, maintenance, mechanical and electrical upkeep, process and MBR checks, and spare parts supply for ongoing plant operation.
5. Digital Services: WaterExpert™ digital service platform for plant monitoring, data analysis, troubleshooting support, and optimization recommendations available as app-based solution.
6. Rental Plants (EnviRent): Temporary rental plant solutions for interim wastewater treatment needs, particularly during construction or expansion phases. Customers can test technology before permanent installation.
7. Consulting and Optimization Services: EnviCheck analysis services to identify optimization potentials for wastewater treatment operations, including process review, chemical consumption evaluation, and efficiency benchmarking.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Enviro Chemie GmbH designs, engineers, builds, and operates industrial water and wastewater treatment plants for industrial clients. The company supplies proprietary treatment technologies (chemical-physical, biological, flotation, membrane), water treatment chemicals, plant rental services, and long-term operational management/contracting, including the WaterExpert digital service platform. Offerings cover consulting, engineering, modular and custom plant construction, commissioning, maintenance, and chemical supply.

Product overview

EnviroChemie is an industrial water and wastewater treatment company offering holistic solutions for industrial water management, encompassing consulting & planning, plant engineering & construction, water treatment chemicals, and long-term plant management (contracting & operations). The portfolio is organized around branded technology platforms — Envochem® for chemical-physical treatment, Envopur® for membrane processes (ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange), and Biomar® for biological treatment (anaerobic/aerobic/MBR) — delivered through standardized compact units (Lugan®, Split-O-Mat®), modular outdoor installations (EnviModul), or custom large-scale plants. The WaterExpert™ digital service platform provides operational support, data logging, analysis, and troubleshooting for all plant types. Additional services include rental plants (EnviRent), training (EnviroAcademy), plant audits (EnviCheck), and proprietary water treatment chemicals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WaterExpert™: Digital service platform for water treatment plant management, providing process optimization and monitoring capabilities
• Envopur®
• Biomar®
• Flomar®
• Lugan®
• Envochem®
• EnviModul
• EnviRent
• Split-O-Mat®
• EnviroAcademy

Products and services

• WaterExpert™ Digital Service Platform App-based digital platform for plant monitoring, data analysis, workflow guidance, troubleshooting, and operational optimization of water and wastewater treatment plants. For industrial plant operators and EnviroChemie service technicians.
• Envochem® Chemical-Physical Treatment Technology Technology brand for chemical-physical wastewater treatment including heavy metal precipitation, Fenton oxidation, and combined sludge sedimentation-thickening processes for industrial wastewater applications.
• Biomar® Biological Treatment Technology Biological wastewater treatment brand covering anaerobic digestion (AD), aerobic treatment, membrane bioreactors (MBR), and biogas production for energy recovery and wastewater purification.
• Envopur® Membrane Treatment Technology Membrane-based water treatment brand including ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, and ion exchange systems for water reuse, ultra-pure water production, and desalination in industrial applications.
• Flomar® Dissolved Air Flotation Systems High-performance dissolved air flotation systems for industrial wastewater pretreatment, including Flomar HF and Flomar Smart modular systems for removal of oils, particles, and fibrous substances.
• Lugan® Compact Flotation Units Standardized compact dissolved air flotation units (Lugan 500 to 20,000) for industrial wastewater treatment including railway wash water, metalworking emulsions, and rinse water applications.
• EnviModul Modular Plant System Modular pre-fabricated enclosure system for outdoor installation of wastewater treatment equipment, housing compact and standardized plant configurations in purpose-built containers for easy installation and expansion.
• Split-O-Mat® Compact Treatment Plant Compact chemical-physical wastewater treatment system for batch or continuous processing of industrial wastewater containing mineral oils, heavy metals, and adhesives, available in various capacities.
• Water Treatment Chemicals (ECSO / Envifloc) Proprietary water treatment chemical products including ECSO 8635 coagulant, ECSO 8620 neutralization agent, and Envifloc primary splitting agents, formulated for specific industrial wastewater compositions and supplied on a consumption basis.
• EnviroAcademy Training Services Training and education services for plant commissioning, operation, and water management, including WHG (German Water Resources Act) Sachkunde certification programs delivered in cooperation with TÜV Süd Akademie.
• EnviRent Rental Plant Service Temporary rental wastewater treatment plants for bridging capacity gaps, supporting construction phases, or testing technology before committing to permanent installation. Available globally to industrial customers.
• EnviCheck Audit and Optimization Service Plant audit service analyzing operational data, treatment processes, chemical consumption, and equipment efficiency to identify optimization potentials and cost reduction opportunities at existing wastewater treatment operations.
• Plant Engineering, Construction and Commissioning End-to-end design, engineering, construction, and commissioning of custom and standardized wastewater treatment plants, water treatment systems, and recycling facilities including modular solutions, compact plants, and large-scale installations.
• Plant Management and Contracting Operational management of customer wastewater treatment plants including process technical support, 24/7 on-call service, spare parts management, reporting, inspections, and maintenance, delivered as a managed service from a single point of contact.
• Maintenance Services and Spare Parts Service deployments, inspections, mechanical and electrical upkeep, process and MBR checks, and spare parts supply for ongoing operation of customer water and wastewater treatment plants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 78% energy reduction and 363 tonnes CO2 savings per year (ZF case)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Ernährungsindustrie (BVE)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 June 2026Joint Fachveranstaltung (expert event) on water efficiency in the food industry held June 16, 2026. Collaboration for industry knowledge sharing and networking with food and beverage industry representatives.
• Paques BiomaterialscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2025Strategic cooperation for the Gecko project - world's first large-scale PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) plant for process water treatment. EnviroChemie is responsible for integrating the biomaterial process (PHA) into the water recycling and treatment plant with closed loop. Paques Biomaterials provides the biomaterial production technology while ESKA provides the process water.
• ESKAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2025Carton manufacturer ESKA is partnering with Paques Biomaterials and EnviroChemie for the Gecko project. The project converts process water from carton production into biomaterials (PHA) instead of biogas, securing the production site for the future.
• PaquescoreTechnology or Integration · 19 February 2025Paques is part of Skion Water Group alongside EnviroChemie. Both companies collaborate on wastewater treatment projects, with Paques providing anaerobic treatment and biomaterial technologies.
• Jorritsma BouwminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 February 2025Construction partner for the Gecko project in the Netherlands, responsible for building the PHA production facility.
• DLK Technologies SAcoreTechnology or Integration · 12 December 2023Acquired by EnviroChemie AG in December 2023. DLK Technologies provides compact biological treatment systems for industrial wastewater and value recovery, complementing EnviroChemie's product portfolio. Marc Vuilliomenet remains as Managing Director.
• EnviroWater GroupcoreOthersParent company and international water technology group encompassing EnviroChemie, Paques, and other water technology companies. Provides shared resources, technology synergies, and global market access.
• TÜV Süd AkademieminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with TÜV Süd Akademie for Water Management Act (WHG) training courses. Provides Sachkunde certification in plant-related water protection.
• EnviroWater GroupcoreOthersInternational water technology group providing strategic framework and technology synergies across member companies including EnviroChemie, Paques, and Cembrane.
• Skion WatercoreOthersParent company of EnviroChemie and Paques, part of the Skion group. Provides investment and strategic direction for water technology companies.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water treatment, chemicals and digital services incumbent serving industrial clients in pharma, food, chemicals and metals. Comparable on water chemicals supply and digital monitoring, but at vastly greater scale.
• Kemira Oyj: Nordic-listed specialty chemicals supplier focused on water-intensive industries (pulp & paper, municipal and industrial water treatment), overlapping with EnviroChemie's ECSO/Envifloc chemistry portfolio.
• Xylem Inc. Global water technology company with significant industrial wastewater and reuse exposure via brands such as Flygt, Wedeco and Leopold. Competes in biological treatment, UV/ozone and digital plant management.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Largest global industrial and municipal water EPC and chemicals provider; bundles Actiflo flotation, AnoxKaldnes MBBR/Biothane UASB and a global service network across the same verticals EnviroChemie serves.
• Kurita Water Industries: Japanese-based global water treatment chemicals and engineering group with deep food, electronics and semiconductor customer overlap to EnviroChemie's process industries.

Direct peers

• Aqua-Aerobic Systems: US-headquartered wastewater treatment equipment manufacturer offering biological, filtration and disinfection systems for industrial and municipal markets. Direct product competitor in flotation/aeration and biological treatment modules.
• Hager + Elsässer (H+E GmbH): German industrial water and wastewater EPC specialist serving similar process industries (chemicals, food, dairy, automotive) across EMEA. Closest German mid-market comparable for plant engineering, modular systems and operation services.
• Paques: Dutch sister company under EnviroWater Group / SKion Water, specialized in anaerobic (UASB/IC) and biological wastewater treatment, plus the biomaterial side of Project Gecko with EnviroChemie. Most directly comparable given shared ownership, overlapping customer verticals (food, dairy, beverage) and complementary rather than identical product portfolios.
• WABAG (VA Tech WABAG / Sulzer WABAG): Austrian-rooted industrial and municipal water EPC group active in process water, wastewater reuse and industrial effluent treatment across food, dairy, pharma and chemicals — direct overlap in vertical mix and engineered plant delivery.

Emerging players

• Fluence Corporation: Public emerging player in decentralized industrial and municipal water, wastewater treatment and reuse with MABR and Smart Packaged treatment systems — a smaller, growth-stage peer pursuing adjacent industrial reuse applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/envirochemie
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/envirovideo2010
• Facebookfacebook.com/EnviroChemie
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/envirochemie
• Instagraminstagram.com/envirochemie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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