What Hidroconta does

Hidroconta, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Murcia, Spain, designs, manufactures, and distributes hydraulic control equipment for water networks across irrigation and urban water supply applications. The company operates a vertically integrated platform combining a broad portfolio of water meters (mechanical, volumetric, ultrasonic, electromagnetic — including Atlantis, Centaurus, Nautilus, Hidrowoltmann, Hidromag, Fénix, Tritón, Predator, Hidrotangencial, Hidrojet, and Centinel), hydraulic valves (diaphragm, pressure regulating, butterfly, gate), and IoT communication modules (IRIS in LoRaWAN/Sigfox variants, Deméter 4H GPRS terminals). All connected devices feed into the Deméter Web platform for centralized visualization, alarm management, consumption reporting, and network control, with REST API and Sentilo integration for interoperability. The Hidroconta Metering mobile app and Quantum prepaid irrigation system extend the offering into end-user and agricultural prepayment use cases. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 17025, and ENS certifications.

Name

Hidroconta

Legal name

HIDROCONTA, S.A.U.

Website

https://hidroconta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hidroconta is a Spanish manufacturer founded in 1973 that produces water meters, hydraulic valves, and IoT modules integrated with its Deméter management platform, serving municipalities, water utilities, and irrigation communities across 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Meters and Hydraulic Valves

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Monitoring, Sensors & Instrumentation (SCADA-integrated analyzers, probes, samplers) (EUANAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation Monitoring & Sensors (Flow/Pressure Meters, Soil Moisture, Water Quality Sensors) (AFABAHAJ), Commercial/Residential Building Water Management & Leak Analytics Services (HSAHAGAK), Water Leak Detection & Smart Shutoff Valve Systems (HSAHAGAA)

Keywords

• Water meters
• Hydraulic valves
• Smart metering
• Irrigation control
• IoT water management

Headquarters

HQ city

Espinardo

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Meter Sales: Sale of water meters including mechanical (Atlantis, Tritón, Hidrojet, Hidrotangencial, Hidrowoltmann, Predator), volumetric (Fenix), electromagnetic (Hidromag), and ultrasonic (Nautilus) models. These are one-time hardware purchases with long replacement cycles.
2. Hydraulic Valve Sales: Sale of hydraulic valves including diaphragm valves, pressure regulating valves, and hydraulic control pilots. Components for installation in irrigation and urban water networks.
3. IoT Communication Equipment: Sale of IoT communication modules (IRIS) and remote terminals (Deméter 4H) that enable smart meter functionality and network connectivity. Hardware with embedded communication capabilities.
4. Remote Management Systems: Design, production, installation, and after-sales service of remote management systems for hydraulic control installations. Includes software platform access and system integration services.
5. Accessories: Sale of complementary products including dismantling joints, Y-filters, gate valves, butterfly valves, and air release valves.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hidroconta develops, manufactures, and distributes hydraulic control equipment for water networks, including mechanical, ultrasonic, volumetric, and electromagnetic water meters, hydraulic valves, and IoT communication modules. The company integrates these hardware products with its proprietary Deméter web platform for remote meter reading, consumption monitoring, leak detection, and telecontrol of irrigation and urban water distribution networks. It delivers turnkey digitalization projects for municipalities, water utilities, irrigation communities, and commercial property managers across more than 25 countries.

Product overview

Hidroconta is a manufacturer of hydraulic control equipment for water networks, operating a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core product portfolio centers on water meters (Atlantis, Tritón, Nautilus, Centaurus, Centinel, Hidrowoltmann, Predator, Fénix, Hidrotangencial, Hidrojet) and hydraulic valves (diaphragm valves, pressure regulating valves, butterfly valves, gate valves), which form the foundation for measuring and controlling water flow. These core products integrate with IoT communication modules (IRIS in LoRaWAN and Sigfox variants, Deméter 4H terminals) that enable remote reading and telecontrol capabilities. All data from IoT-enabled devices flows to the Deméter Web platform for centralized visualization, data analysis, alarm management, and network control. The Hidroconta Metering App provides end-users with mobile access to consumption data. Accessories (dismantling joints, Y-filters) support installation of the core products. The company also offers prepaid irrigation management (Quantum) for agricultural applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Deméter: Web software platform for remote water management, telereading, and data visualization.
• Centaurus
• Atlantis
• IRIS
• Hidroconta Metering

Products and services

• Atlantis Single-jet water meter with mechanical or digital display, available with U0/D0 certification (no straight pipe sections required). Integrable with IRIS communication modules for IoT connectivity. Used in urban water supply and residential metering projects.
• Tritón Multi-jet water meter using turbine technology with uniform flow distribution through water inlet diffuser. Suitable for various residential and commercial water measurement applications.
• Hidrowoltmann Woltmann-type water meter with symmetrical control device for balanced flow distribution. Designed for large-volume water measurement in irrigation, agricultural, and industrial applications.
• Predator Woltmann water meter designed for large-volume applications. Features U0/D0 certification and can be equipped with electrovalves for remote control applications.
• Nautilus Ultrasonic water meter using transit-time difference measurement technology with no moving parts, ensuring long-term accuracy and minimal maintenance. Integrates with IoT communication modules for remote reading.
• Hidromag Electromagnetic flow meter based on Faraday's Law of Magnetic Induction. Suitable for industrial and large-scale water network applications.
• Fénix Volumetric water meter using oscillating disc or rotary piston technology for high-accuracy water measurement in residential and commercial applications.
• Hidrotangencial Tangential water meter with turbine positioned at top of meter for proportional rotation based on water speed. Allows passage of solid particles without clogging, suited for irrigation and raw water applications.
• Hidrojet Multi-jet water meter with uniform load distribution on turbine through water inlet diffuser. Available in plastic and standard series for residential metering.
• Centinel Ultrasonic water meter with digital display that does not require straight pipe sections (U0/D0) and supports various communication protocols for flexible deployment.
• Centaurus Smart water meter with integrated NB-IoT communication technology that transmits consumption data directly to the Deméter platform. Designed for urban water networks and PERTE digital transformation projects.
• Quantum Prepaid irrigation management system. Enables farmers to manage water consumption through a prepaid payment model for efficient irrigation control and transparent water allocation.
• Hydraulic Valves Diaphragm valves, hydraulic control pilots, pressure regulating valves, butterfly valves, gate valves, and air release valves for water network control in irrigation and urban supply applications.
• IRIS Communication Module External IoT communication module that integrates with water meters to enable remote reading. Available in LoRaWAN and Sigfox variants. Compatible with pulse emitters and supports inductive detection for retrofit smart metering.
• Deméter 4H Remote terminal unit that connects ultrasonic flow meters to the Deméter platform via GPRS. Designed for high-frequency data transmission at 3-minute intervals with solar power capability for remote locations.
• Deméter Web Platform Web-based platform for water network visualization, remote reading management, data analysis, alarm configuration, report generation, and network control. Integrates with IRIS modules, Deméter 4H terminals, and third-party platforms via REST API.
• Leopard Electrovalve Electrovalve developed by Hidroconta for remote water flow control. Used in conjunction with the Deméter system for automated irrigation and water network management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% water savings in irrigated agriculture
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OrangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership between Hidroconta and Orange for digitalizing over 100,000 smart water meters for Canal de Isabel II using NB-IoT technology. Orange provides connectivity infrastructure while Hidroconta supplies smart meters and integration services.
• OrthemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrthem serves as installation partner for Hidroconta's remote reading modules in Andalucía municipalities. Hydroconta supplied 1,600+ remote reading modules for digitalization projects in Albanianchez de Magina and other municipalities.
• AqlaracoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAqlara, a water supply and wastewater management company, partnered with Hidroconta for smart metering deployment in Cerdá, Valencia. Hidroconta provides meters and communication modules while Aqlara manages the deployment and network operations.
• Grupo SIAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnergy consulting firm Grupo SIA installs Hidroconta equipment (IRIS modules, various meter models) for water consumption monitoring in shopping centers across Spain, integrating data through API with client systems.
• RicampominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRicampo handled installation of 420 Iris system units for the Comunidad de Regantes Cota 400 irrigation network digitalization project over 6 months.
• Sentilo Platform (Diputación de Valencia)coreTechnology or IntegrationHidroconta's equipment integrates with Sentilo, the provincial platform of Valencia's government, enabling data visualization, alarm management, and consumption reporting alongside Hidroconta's Deméter platform.
• HydraliansminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distribution partner collaborating with European partners to distribute Spanish hydraulic technology including water meters and valves in the French market.
• ORMVAL (Office Régional de Mise en Valeur Agricole de Loukkos)coreOthersMoroccan agricultural development agency partnered with Hidroconta for equipment supply (250 meters, 250 dismantling joints, 220 Y-filters) and Deméter remote control system implementation for Loukkos basin irrigation modernization.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diehl Metering: German-headquartered manufacturer of smart water, heat, and electricity meters with proprietary communication modules and software platforms. Closely comparable to Hidroconta in serving European utilities and municipalities with vertically integrated metering solutions.
• Kamstrup: Danish manufacturer of ultrasonic smart water and heat meters with a strong platform/analytics offering (READY, LinkIQ). Comparable to Hidroconta's ultrasonic meter focus (Nautilus, Centinel) and Deméter software approach for European utilities.
• Itron: US-listed global leader in smart water, electricity, and gas metering with AMI networks and analytics software. Directly competes with Hidroconta in the smart-water digitalization space, particularly on large municipal tenders where Itron's broader portfolio is a differentiator.
• Badger Meter: US manufacturer of flow measurement and control solutions for water and industrial markets, with a growing smart-water (BEACON) SaaS offering. Comparable to Hidroconta's electromagnetic and ultrasonic meter portfolio plus remote-management software.
• Zenner: German manufacturer of water, heat, and gas meters with LPWAN communication modules and IoT platforms. Similar mid-sized European peer to Hidroconta with overlapping technology portfolio and customer segments in municipal water and irrigation.
• Maddalena: Italian water meter manufacturer with a strong presence in Mediterranean markets and growing IoT/AMR product lines. Closely comparable to Hidroconta in geography (Italy), meter technologies, and small/mid-municipality focus.
• Arad Group: Israeli manufacturer of water meters and AMR/AMI solutions with global distribution including Mediterranean and Latin American markets. Comparable to Hidroconta in meter portfolio and similar export-oriented geographic strategy.
• Apator: Polish metering group producing water, heat, and gas meters with smart-reading systems. Comparable mid-European peer to Hidroconta with municipal utilities as a primary customer segment.
• B Meters: Italian manufacturer of water meters (mechanical, ultrasonic, volumetric) with a focus on Mediterranean and emerging markets. Highly comparable mid-sized European peer to Hidroconta in meter portfolio and geographic coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: Global water technology giant spanning pumps, treatment, and metering (including Sensus). Wider portfolio than Hidroconta but directly competes in smart-water and utility digitalization through Sensus and other brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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