atech innovations

What atech innovations does

atech innovations GmbH is a German specialist manufacturer of ceramic membranes used in liquid-liquid and solid-liquid filtration across demanding industrial applications. Founded in 1989 in Oberhausen as a ceramic membrane distributor and transitioning into manufacturing in 1992, the company relocated its headquarters to Gladbeck in 1998 and currently operates production halls totaling over 2,000 m². The product portfolio centers on ceramic microfiltration (0.1–1.2 µm) and ultrafiltration (50 nm to 1 kD MWCO) membranes manufactured from high-purity aluminium oxide (>99% Al2O3), zirconium oxide, and titanium dioxide — making atech the only producer globally offering all three materials. Core technical differentiators include the proprietary D90 pore size standard (versus the industry D50–D70), support bodies up to 1.5 meters in length (industry-leading), cross-flow tubular membrane design, and backpulsing capability that enables physical cleaning without chemicals. The company holds 3-A Sanitary Standard No. 45-03 (2025), FDA GRAS, Kosher (2024), Halal (2025), EU Pressure Equipment Directive, and ASME certifications, supporting deployment in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, chemical, oil & gas, and environmental applications.

atech sells through three concurrent go-to-market motions: (1) a direct engineering sales force providing on-site application consulting in five languages (German, English, French, Chinese, Turkish), (2) pilot plant rentals and laboratory filtration testing services that allow customers to validate performance with their specific media before purchase, and (3) channel partnerships with plant constructors, distributors, and OEM system integrators worldwide, including retrofit products that replace competitor membranes in installed systems. Revenue is generated from hardware sales (membranes and pressure vessels in stainless steel, Duplex, Superduplex, Hastelloy, and PVC-C materials), professional services (engineering consulting and pilot testing), and replacement/retrofit sales, all priced on a quote basis given highly customized membrane geometry and material specifications. The company is a 100% subsidiary of ARAN Holding GmbH, a German conglomerate of approximately 30 SMEs with ~500 employees across 32 sites in Germany and Denmark, providing distribution reach into 50+ countries. atech is led by Managing Director Peter Bolduan with a team of department heads spanning membrane production, membrane technology, ceramic manufacturing, R&D, quality assurance, and design engineering.

Name

atech innovations

Legal name

atech innovations GmbH

Website

https://atech-innovations.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

atech innovations GmbH is a German manufacturer of ceramic membranes for industrial microfiltration and ultrafiltration, serving food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and environmental customers globally through direct engineering sales and OEM/distributor channels under ARAN Holding GmbH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ceramic Membrane Filtration Equipment

NAICS

Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Membrane Treatment Chemicals (RO/NF/UF) (IMAEAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Effluent Polishing & Filtration (MBR/UF/RO/GAC) (EUANADAL), Bioprocess Consumables & Reagents (resins, membranes, media components, buffers) (HLAAAJAI), Membranes, Consumables & Chemicals (Elements, Antiscalants, Cleaning) (EUANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Ceramic membrane filtration
• Industrial microfiltration membranes
• Ultrafiltration membrane systems
• Cross-flow filtration equipment
• Pressure vessels filtration

Headquarters

HQ city

Gladbeck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ceramic Membrane Sales: Sale of high-quality ceramic membranes for microfiltration (0.1-1.2 µm) and ultrafiltration (50nm to 1kD MWCO). Membranes are available in various geometries with 1 to 211 channels and lengths up to 1.5 meters.
2. Pressure Vessel Sales: Manufacturing and sale of pressure vessels to accommodate ceramic membranes. Filter surfaces range from 0.05 m² for testing to over 30 m² for large-scale applications. Available in stainless steel, Duplex, Superduplex, Hastelloy, and PVC-C materials.
3. Engineering Consulting Services: Application-specific technical consulting by engineering sales team. On-site analysis of conditions and professional advice on optimal membrane selection and system integration.
4. Pilot Testing and Laboratory Services: Filtration testing in technical centers with customer-specific media. Rental of pilot plants for on-site endurance testing. Specialized test modules for simultaneous testing of different membrane pores.
5. Retrofit and Replacement Products: Replacement of competitor ceramic membranes and seals in existing filtration systems. Products designed to fit most major manufacturers' equipment with various adapters available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

atech innovations manufactures high-purity ceramic membranes (Al2O3, ZrO2, TiO2) and matching pressure vessels for microfiltration and ultrafiltration in liquid–liquid and solid–liquid separation. The product line spans mono- and multi-channel membranes (1 to 211 channels) with lengths up to 1.5 m and pore sizes from 50 nm to 1.2 µm. Sales are engineered-led, supported by pilot-plant testing, retrofit services, and application consulting for food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical/oil, and wastewater customers.

Product overview

atech innovations is a manufacturer and supplier of ceramic membrane filtration systems, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on two core products: ceramic membranes (for ultrafiltration and microfiltration) and pressure vessels to house them. The product line includes single-channel and multi-channel membranes in various geometries with pore sizes from 50 nm to 1.2 µm, available in three materials (Al2O3, ZrO2, TiO2) with lengths up to 1.5 meters. Supporting services include pilot plant testing, retrofit solutions for replacing competitor products, technical consulting, and custom membrane design optimization. The company positions itself as a full-solution provider combining high-quality filtration hardware with engineering expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ceramic Membranes (Mono-channel and Multi-channel) High-purity ceramic membranes for microfiltration (0.1 µm to 1.2 µm) and ultrafiltration (50 nm to 1 kD MWCO), available in three materials (Al2O3, ZrO2, TiO2) and various geometries with 1 to 211 channels and lengths up to 1.5 m. Sold to plant constructors, distributors, and OEM system integrators serving food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical/oil, and wastewater customers.
• Pressure Vessels High-performance pressure vessels designed to house ceramic membranes, with filter surfaces from 0.05 m² (testing) to over 30 m² (large-scale applications). Available in stainless steel, Duplex, Superduplex, Hastelloy, and PVC-C for corrosive media, with ASME and EU PED 2014/68/EU compliance.
• Pilot Plants and Endurance Testing Filtration testing service in technical centers using customer-specific media, plus rental of mobile pilot plants for on-site endurance testing of membrane performance, retention, and cleanability in continuous in-situ operation. Sold to industrial buyers validating ceramic membrane performance prior to purchase.
• Retrofit Services and Replacement Membranes Replacement of competitor ceramic membranes and seals in existing filtration systems with atech membranes, including adapters designed to fit most major manufacturers' equipment. Sold to operators seeking to upgrade installed filtration plants without replacing full systems.
• Application Engineering Sales and Technical Consulting Application-specific technical consulting by qualified engineers, including on-site analysis of customer conditions and recommendations for optimal membrane selection and system integration. Sales team provides consultation in German, English, French, Chinese, and Turkish.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of pores meet or exceed specified size (D90 standard)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stainless Steel Membrane PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership for stainless steel membranes opens new possibilities for industrial applications, particularly in water treatment, chemical processing, food and pharmaceutical sectors where both ceramic and stainless steel membranes offer unique advantages.
• Bucher DenwelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership for advanced beer filtration technology. The collaboration enables innovative advances in beer filtration efficiency and sustainability for the brewing industry. Joint efforts set new standards in efficiency and sustainability for brewing applications.
• Technical University of MunichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in development of membrane for casein and whey protein fractionation. Research involved systematically determining key parameters and optimizing them precisely for the application, resulting in a tailored membrane product awarded by FEI.
• Universities and Research InstitutesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing cooperation with universities and renowned research institutes for development of new membranes and filter vessels. Part of German and European multilateral research projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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