What Aquionics does

Aquionics Technologies is a privately held, founder-owned manufacturer of aquatic water treatment and life support systems, headquartered and produced at an integrated facility in Bukit Beruntung, Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia. Founded in 1973 in Fremantle, Western Australia by Garry Adams as Scientific Chemical Industries (SCI) and relocated to Malaysia in 2000 under the Aquionics brand, the company has operated continuously for over 50 years supplying water engineering equipment and systems to customers in more than 36 countries.

Its product portfolio is organized into four primary categories plus a proprietary waterproofing line. Pumping Systems are sold under the Ausflow brand (15+ pump series covering self-priming, cantilever chemical, double volute, magnetic drive, submersible and sewage pumps). Filtration Solutions are sold under the Pleco brand (sand, cartridge, and filament-wound tank filters with flow rates from 6 m³/hr to 1,200 m³/hr). Biosecurity Systems span the Aquipure UV steriliser series, Aquizone ozone generators (G and OGX), Oxymax oxygen generators, Aquiject venturi injectors, and Aquichlor electrolytic chlorinators. Bioremediation Systems include Bioclear (ammonia/nitrite/nitrate removal), Biofoam (protein skimming), and Aqui-P product lines. The proprietary Aquilining® fiberglass reinforced polyester composite waterproofing system — amine-free and livestock-safe — is a registered trademark and a point of technical differentiation. The company also designs and manufactures complete Life Support Systems (LSS) for marine parks and aquariums, including the world's largest LSS at Dubai Mall Aquarium.

Aquionics generates revenue through hardware sales of these systems and related professional services (design, installation, after-sales support, and custom part fabrication). Distribution runs through an international dealer network supplemented by direct project sales for major enterprise installations across aquariums/marine parks, commercial aquaculture hatcheries, swimming pools, commercial water features, and process industries. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure. The business is privately held with no institutional funding or public listing; ownership and management remain concentrated with the founder.

Name

Aquionics

Legal name

Aquionics Technologies

Website

https://aquionics.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aquionics Technologies is a Malaysian-headquartered, founder-owned manufacturer of aquatic water treatment, pumping, filtration, biosecurity, and bioremediation systems, plus the proprietary Aquilining® waterproofing brand, serving aquariums, marine parks, aquaculture hatcheries, pools, and process industries in 36+ countries since 1973.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquatic & Industrial Water Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• UV disinfection systems
• Aquatic water treatment
• Filtration solutions
• Industrial process pumps
• Life support systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Rawang

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Equipment & Systems: Sale of aquatic water treatment equipment including pumping systems, filtration solutions, biosecurity systems (UV sterilisers, ozone generators, electrolytic chlorinators), and bioremediation systems. Manufacturing in-house factory ensures quality control and after-sales service.
2. Aquilining Waterproofing Systems: Proprietary Aquilining fiberglass reinforced polyester composite waterproofing system for aquariums, pools, marine parks and aquafarms.
3. Life Support Systems (LSS): Design and manufacture of complete life support systems for marine facilities, aquariums, oceanariums and aquaculture operations. Custom engineered systems for large-scale aquatic installations.
4. Professional Services: Technical support, installation services, and after-sales service for products and systems. Design services for custom aquatic engineering projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aquionics designs and manufactures aquatic and process water treatment equipment - including industrial pumps (AUSFLOW brand), sand and cartridge filtration tanks (Pleco and tank series), UV sterilisers, ozone and oxygen generators, electrolytic chlorinators and bioremediation systems (Bioclear, Biofoam) - alongside the proprietary Aquilining® fiberglass-reinforced polyester waterproofing system, all built in-house at its Malaysia facility for sale through a global distributor network to aquarium, aquaculture, marine park, commercial and process industry customers.

Product overview

Aquionics is a manufacturer of aquatic and process equipment with over 50 years of experience. The company offers an integrated portfolio of water management products and systems organized into four main categories: (1) Pumping Systems under the AUSFLOW brand including KS, KAP, KAN, KNS, CCP2, CCP4, STC, DSV, SCP, SEV, ULS, MGA, SUB, SWP, AHS, and SSC series pumps; (2) Filtration Solutions under the PLECO brand including sand filters, cartridge filters, and comprehensive filter tank series (MICRA, JOHOR, KEDAH, PERLIS, SABAH, NEGERI, LABUAN, TUARAN) with flow rates from 6M3/Hr to 1200M3/Hr; (3) Biosecurity Systems under the AQUIONICS AQUIPURE, AQUIZONE, OXYMAX, TRIO, AQUIJET, and AQUICHLOR brands for UV sterilisation, ozone generation, oxygen generation, and electrolytic chlorination; and (4) Bioremediation Systems under the BIOCLEAR and BIOFOAM brands for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate removal, and protein skimming. Additionally, Aquionics offers Aquilining®, a proprietary waterproofing system. The company operates its own manufacturing facility in Malaysia and serves clients in over 36 countries across aquaculture, marine parks, commercial water features, swimming pools, and process industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ausflow: Pump brand offering extensive range of process pumps for chemical & food production, oil & gas facilities, sewage and drainage applications.
• Aquipure
• Aquizone
• Oxymax
• Aquichlor
• Aquilining
• Bioclear
• Biofoam
• Aqui-P
• Pleco
• Micra & Johor Series
• Kedah & Perlis Series

Products and services

• Ausflow Pump Series Extensive range of industrial process pumps - self-priming (KS, KAP), heavy duty with pre-strainer (KAN, KNS), cantilever chemical (STC), double volute waterworks pumps (DSV), single-stage corrosive-liquid pumps (SCP), compact vertical pumps (SEV), under-liquid sewage pumps (ULS), magnetic drive pumps for chemical/electroplating/petroleum (MGA), submersible (SUB), specialised water processing (SWP), high-performance (AHS) and process pumps (SSC) - targeted at chemical, food, oil & gas, sewage and drainage applications.
• Pleco Filtration Solutions Integrated pump-and-filter sets (Pleco Filtration Sets) with fibreglass base and plumbing, filament-wound sand filters with thermoplastic multi-port valve (MPV), and washable polyester cartridge filters, designed for residential, commercial and light commercial pool and aquatic applications.
• Filtration Tank Series (Micra, Johor, Kedah, Perlis, Sabah, Negeri, Labuan, Tuaran) Commercial filtration tank family spanning Micra MT/MS top/side-mount filament-wound tanks, Johor JT/JS gloss gel-coat tanks, Kedah KT/KS filament-wound 5-bar tanks, Perlis PT/PS gel-coat 5-bar tanks, Sabah SS 3-bar heavy-duty gel-coat tanks, Negeri NS 5-bar heavy-duty gel-coat tanks, plus horizontal Labuan LH (3-bar) and Tuaran TH (5-bar) tanks with multi-valve face backwash manifolds for large-volume filtration with minimal footprint.
• Aquipure UV Sterilisers (UPP, UPS, UPPS Series) UV sterilisation systems for pathogen control in aquatic water bodies - UPP, UPS and UPPS series - maintaining biosecurity without destroying beneficial bacteria in aquariums, aquaculture, pools and marine life support systems.
• Aquizone Ozone Generators (G Series, OGX Series) Ozone generation systems for water treatment - G Series (air feed, air cooled) for general aquatic duty and OGX Series (oxygen feed, water cooled) for higher-capacity industrial water treatment applications.
• Oxymax Oxygen Generators Oxygen generation systems for aquatic life support applications, providing dissolved oxygen for high bio-load aquarium, aquaculture and marine park environments.
• Trio Ozone & Oxygen Saturators Combined ozone and oxygen saturation systems for water treatment, integrating gas generation with efficient dissolution into aquatic systems.
• Aquijet Venturi Injectors Venturi injection systems for efficient mixing and introduction of gases (ozone, oxygen) into water systems for biosecurity and life support duty.
• Aquichlor Electrolytic Chlorination Systems On-site electrolytic chlorination systems for automated generation of chlorine-based sanitiser to maintain sanitation levels in pools, aquariums and aquatic facilities.
• Bioclear Bioremediation Systems (TS, TC, FB, DN Series) Bioremediation systems for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate removal - TS and TC toxin removal, FB bio-filter, and DN denitrification - controlling toxic nitrogen compounds in aquatic ecosystems, recirculation aquaculture systems and aquarium life support.
• Aqui-P Bioremediation Series Bioremediation product line for removal of proteins and organic matter in water life support systems, supporting water clarity and animal health in aquarium and aquaculture duty.
• Biofoam Protein Skimmers (BF, DIL Series) Protein skimming and foam fractionation systems (BF and DIL series) for removing proteinaceous, organic and inorganic matter from water in aquatic life support applications.
• Aquilining® Waterproofing System Proprietary fiberglass-reinforced polyester composite panel waterproofing system for aquariums, pools, marine parks and aquafarms, featuring an amine-free formulation that is safe for aquatic livestock in both fresh and salt water, with high surface hardness, superior mechanical strength and concrete crack resistance.
• Life Support Systems (LSS) Custom-engineered complete Life Support Systems designed and manufactured for marine facilities, aquariums, oceanariums and aquaculture operations - integrating pumping, filtration, biosecurity, bioremediation and Aquilining® waterproofing into a single project deliverable, including the world's largest LSS at Dubai Aquarium, Dubai Mall and South East Asia's largest marine hatchery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years of continuous operation powering world's most iconic water projects
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: A large global water treatment and pool equipment company with a dedicated aquarium/aquaculture exposure through Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems. Competes with Aquionics on filtration, pumping, and aquatic water treatment for commercial pools and aquaculture facilities, but at vastly greater scale and broader product portfolio.
• Xylem: A global water technology leader offering pumps, filtration, and treatment systems (including through the acquired Evoqua). Overlaps with Aquionics on industrial pumps, water treatment equipment, and process water systems, but serves a much broader customer base beyond aquatic niches.
• Rolf C. Hagen: A large global pet and aquarium products company (Marina, Fluval brands) with aquarium filtration, pumps, and water care products. Overlaps with Aquionics on the pool and aquarium side but is a broad incumbent serving the consumer/hobbyist channel.
• Veolia Water Technologies: A global water and wastewater treatment major with industrial process water, desalination, and specialty chemicals. Overlaps with Aquionics' process water and RO water maker offerings for commercial and industrial customers.
• Evoqua Water Technologies: A North American water treatment company (now part of Xylem) with strong aquaculture, aquarium, and industrial water treatment exposure. Comparable to Aquionics on biosecurity, filtration, and treatment systems for aquatic and process applications, but at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• AquaMedic: A German manufacturer specializing in aquarium water treatment equipment including UV sterilisers, protein skimmers, pumps, and life support components. Closely comparable to Aquionics in product categories, target customers (public aquariums, marine hobbyists, aquaculture), and niche focus.
• Tropical Marine Centre: A UK-based supplier of aquarium and marine life support equipment, including filtration, UV, and water treatment products. Comparable to Aquionics in serving public aquariums and aquaculture with specialized aquatic equipment, though more distribution-oriented.
• Red Sea: An aquarium equipment brand offering filtration, pumps, and water treatment systems for marine and reef aquariums. Comparable niche focus on aquatic water quality, though with stronger consumer/hobbyist brand presence than Aquionics' B2B project orientation.
• Aquaforest: A Polish/UK company manufacturing water treatment products, filtration media, and biological supplements for marine aquariums. Overlaps with Aquionics in biosecurity/water quality chemistry for aquariums, though smaller scale and more hobbyist-skewed.

Emerging players

• Hanna Instruments: A manufacturer of water testing and measurement instruments widely used in aquaculture and aquariums. While not a direct competitor on pumping/filtration, it is thematically adjacent to Aquionics' biosecurity and water quality management offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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