Aquagroup

What Aquagroup does

Aquagroup is a German technology company founded in 2004 that manufactures Electro-Chemical Activation (ECA) systems for on-site generation of sodium hypochlorite disinfectant from water, salt, and electricity. The core product portfolio centers on two electrolysis platforms — the single-chamber NADES 2.0 chlorine generator (producing 5,000 ppm free available chlorine) and the two-chamber NADES/NADES BASE membrane system (producing both oxidizing anolyte and reducing catholyte at 100–1,200 liters per hour) — complemented by the mCON measuring and control technology, water treatment subsystems (softeners, reverse osmosis, UV), corrosion inhibitors, and custom-engineered systems. The output is not classified as a hazardous substance, eliminating transport, storage, and handling burdens associated with conventional bulk disinfectants.

The company serves B2B enterprise customers across at least eight verticals: maritime (over 40 cruise ships including Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas), food processing and slaughterhouses, beverage bottling, hotels and hospitality, evaporative cooling towers (42. BImSchV compliance), cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, livestock and agriculture, and biogas plants. Headquartered in Weiden, Germany, Aquagroup operates wholly-owned subsidiaries in Austria, Switzerland, UAE/Dubai, and Turkey, and distributes through channel partners in China, France/Belgium, Qatar, Pakistan, and Egypt — a footprint spanning six languages and ten countries.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: capital equipment sales (one-time purchase of ECA generators and water treatment systems), equipment leasing/rental with retained ownership and recurring maintenance, sale of consumables (salt, softening agents, corrosion inhibitors), and professional services (24/7 support, process analyses, regulatory consulting). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; both outright purchase and subscription-style lease are offered. The company holds CE, TÜV, DNV, CCC, FDA, Dubai Municipal Office, and EU Biocidal Product Regulation Article 95 certifications, gating entry into regulated end markets including USPH-compliant maritime applications and EU food-contact applications.

Name

Aquagroup

Legal name

aquagroup holding GmbH

Website

https://aquagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aquagroup manufactures on-site ECA electrolysis systems that produce sodium hypochlorite disinfectant from water, salt, and electricity, serving enterprise B2B customers across maritime, food processing, beverage, hospitality, cooling tower, pharmaceutical, livestock, and biogas industries through direct sales and an international subsidiary and channel partner network spanning ten countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Treatment & Disinfection Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPABAJAF

Disinfection & Remedial Works (Chlorination, Thermal, Shock Treatments)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Water Treatment & Building Water Hygiene (Legionella)

SECONDARYBPABAJAK

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

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Water Treatment & Building Water Hygiene (Legionella)

SECONDARYHSAIALAB

Water Testing & Chemical Balancing

Home & Personal Services/Landscaping, Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance/Pool & Spa Cleaning and Maintenance

Keywords

• Electro-chemical activation systems
• On-site chlorine generation
• Industrial water disinfection
• Sodium hypochlorite generators
• Water treatment equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Weiden

HQ country

Germany

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ECA/NADES Generator Equipment Sales: Sale of chlorine electrolysis systems (ECA generators, chlorine generators) for on-site disinfectant production. Equipment includes mCON, eCON Compact, and custom-built systems. Available in purchase or lease models.
2. Equipment Rental/Leasing: Flexible financing options where aquagroup retains ownership of equipment while customers lease/rent systems. Includes maintenance services and consumables supply (salt, softening agents).
3. Water Treatment Systems and Components: Sale of complementary products including water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, UV systems, filtration units, corrosion inhibitors, and hardness stabilizers.
4. Service and Maintenance: 24/7 emergency service, process analyses, technical consulting, expert legal opinions, field-relevant testing, and ongoing process support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aquagroup manufactures and sells Electro-Chemical Activation (ECA) systems that produce sodium hypochlorite disinfectant on-site from only water, salt, and electricity. Their product portfolio includes chlorine electrolysis generators (NADES 2.0 one-chamber and NADES two-chamber systems), measuring and control technology (mCON), water treatment systems (softeners, reverse osmosis, UV), corrosion inhibitors, and custom-built systems. They serve industrial customers across food processing, maritime, beverage, hotel, cooling tower, livestock, biogas, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Product overview

Aquagroup is a technology-based company manufacturing ECA (Electro-Chemical Activation) water disinfection systems. The product portfolio centers on two core electrolysis generators: the Chlorine Generator (NADES 2.0) — a one-chamber system producing 5,000 ppm sodium hypochlorite for high-concentration applications, and the ECA Generator (NADES) — a two-chamber membrane system producing both anolyte (NADES, 200 ppm) and catholyte (NADES BASE). These are complemented by the mCON Measuring and Control Technology for automated monitoring, Water Treatment Systems (softeners, reverse osmosis, UV), Corrosion Inhibitors, and Custom-Made Devices. The company also offers maritime-specific solutions, dry nebulization technology, and the aqua.complete service package for cooling towers. All systems produce disinfectant in situ from only water, salt, and electricity — eliminating the need to purchase, store, or handle hazardous chemicals. Applications span cooling towers, slaughterhouses, beverage industry, hotels, livestock, biogas plants, drinking water, cosmetics/pharma, and maritime vessels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NADES 2.0: Chlorine generator product line producing sodium hypochlorite via electrolysis for disinfection applications
• NADES
• mCON
• eCON Compact

Products and services

• Chlorine Generator (NADES 2.0) One-chamber electrolysis system that generates NADES 2.0 (sodium hypochlorite) with 5,000 ppm free available chlorine from water, salt, and electricity. Used for disinfection of drinking water, process water, and surfaces in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
• ECA Generator (NADES / NADES BASE) Two-chamber membrane electrolysis system producing both anolyte (NADES, 200 ppm free chlorine) with oxidizing properties and catholyte (NADES BASE) with alkaline reducing properties. Generates two separate products from a single device with production capacity of 100-1,200 liters per hour.
• Water Treatment Systems Comprehensive water treatment solutions including individual water softeners, ion exchange-based softening systems (single, double/triplex/pendulum, cabinet units), reverse osmosis, filtration and iron removal, and UV disinfection systems (low-pressure, low-pressure amalgam, and medium pressure).
• Corrosion Inhibitors and Hardness Stabilizers Chemical additives for ensuring trouble-free operation of evaporative cooling systems, complementing NADES 2.0 biocide treatment.
• Maritime Water Treatment Systems Specialized water treatment units for cruise ships and maritime vessels, including design, engineering, programming, automation, installation, and commissioning services. Supports USPH standards and DNV approval requirements.
• Custom-Made Electrolysis Devices (Sonderanfertigungen) Custom-designed electrolysis devices tailored to individual customer requirements and specifications.
• Dry Nebulization / Steam Cleaning (Trockenvernebelung) Nebulization technology for disinfecting spaces using NADES 2.0 aerosol, effective for eliminating spores and bacteria in the air and reducing ammonia smell in livestock facilities.
• aqua.complete Service Package Comprehensive service package for evaporation cooling towers including all-round service within the framework of 42nd BImSchV regulations.
• Technical Service and Maintenance 24/7 emergency service, process analyses, technical consulting, expert legal opinions, field-relevant testing, and ongoing process support for installed systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction in physical/logistic effort by approximately 72.5% - from 265 pallets to 73 pallets annually for maritime customers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nadisi (Beijing) Biological Technology CocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for China market. Handles sales and support for aquagroup products in China. Located in Beijing at Fengchuang Science and Technology Venture Park.
• DISTRIFARM bvbacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for France and Belgium. Contact: Kristof Naessens. Located in Deerlijk, Belgium.
• aquagroup Austria GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned subsidiary handling Austrian market. Located in Salzburg, Austria.
• aquagroup Swiss GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned subsidiary handling Swiss market. Located in Zug, Switzerland through c/o Walser & Partner AG.
• aquagroup Swiss GmbH Dubai BranchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional hub for Middle East operations. Located in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1, Dubai, UAE.
• aquagroup Mühendislik San.Tic.Ltd.ŞticoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for Turkey. Located in Istanbul, Turkey.
• Aladdin Distribution ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Qatar market. Contact: Firas Fouzi, C.E.O. Located in Doha, Qatar.
• Aqua Products And Technologies (Private) LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Pakistan market. Located in Lahore, Pakistan.
• Engineering Center for Imp&ExpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for Egypt. Located in Cairo, Egypt.
• ECHA Article 95 ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAquagroup cooperates with a consortium to authorize salt as a precursor under the EU Biocidal Product Regulation (Article 95 requirements).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab: Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, providing chemicals, equipment, and digital monitoring across food processing, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial customers. While its portfolio is much broader than Aquagroup's, it competes head-to-head in slaughterhouse, beverage, and hotel disinfection applications.
• Wallace & Tiernan (Veolia): Wallace & Tiernan, a Veolia brand, is a long-established chlorine gas and on-site hypochlorite generation systems provider for municipal and industrial water treatment. It serves overlapping verticals to Aquagroup (utilities, industrial process water, cooling towers) with comparable chlorination technology but a much broader installed base.
• Severn Trent Services: Severn Trent Services provides water and wastewater treatment solutions, including on-site hypochlorite generation, for industrial and municipal customers. It overlaps with Aquagroup in disinfection systems and monitoring/control technology for cooling tower and industrial water applications.
• Evoqua Water Technologies (now Xylem): Evoqua, now part of Xylem, is a large-scale water treatment solutions provider with a broad portfolio covering disinfection, filtration, and treatment services. It competes with Aquagroup in cooling tower, industrial, and municipal disinfection but offers a much wider product suite and global service network.

Others

• Grundfos: Grundfos is a global pump and water solutions manufacturer with an increasing presence in water treatment, including dosing and disinfection systems. While its primary focus is pumps, it serves overlapping end customers and increasingly competes in integrated water treatment solutions relevant to Aquagroup.

Direct peers

• De Nora: Industrie De Nora is a global leader in electrochemistry, manufacturing electrodes and electrolyzer cells for on-site chlorine and hypochlorite generation. It directly competes with Aquagroup at the core technology level (membrane and electrolysis cells) for industrial and municipal water treatment applications.
• Envirolyte Industries International: Envirolyte manufactures electro-chemical activation (ECA) systems that produce neutral electrolyzed water for disinfection, directly competing with Aquagroup's NADES and NADES 2.0 product lines. Both companies target food safety, agriculture, and water treatment applications with similar on-site chlorine generation technology.
• ProMinent Group: ProMinent is a German-headquartered manufacturer of chemical dosing, disinfection, and water treatment systems, including electrolysis-based chlorine generation. It is the closest direct competitor to Aquagroup, serving overlapping industrial and municipal water disinfection customers with comparable technology and sales motion.

Regional players

• Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung: Grünbeck is a German water treatment specialist focused on softening, filtration, and disinfection systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. While primarily DACH-focused, it addresses overlapping end uses (drinking water, hotels, industrial process water) with comparable but broader water hygiene offerings.
• Lenntech: Lenntech is a Netherlands-based water treatment solutions provider offering disinfection, filtration, and dosing equipment to industrial clients primarily in Europe. It competes with Aquagroup in industrial water treatment applications across similar verticals but with a different geographic and channel focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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