BioConversion Technology

What BioConversion Technology does

BioConversion Technology (BCT) is a specialty wastewater-treatment chemistry company that develops and supplies bioaugmentation products for industrial customers, principally metal finishers. Its product line centers on custom blends of selected bacterial strains designed to operate under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions without caustics or acids, engineered to reduce COD and BOD, supplement micronutrients, and strip ammonia and nitrogen from effluent. Flagship SKUs include BCT-BAS (a microbial blend targeting fatty acids, surfactants, hydrocarbons, phenolics, ketones and recalcitrant organics), BCT-ELM (a micronutrient supplement for biological systems), and BCT-LNSR (an ammonia and nitrogen reducer), complemented by additional bioaugmentation offerings (BCT-10, BCT-HCR, BCT-XCL).

Underlying the products is a domain-specialized technology stack combining biological treatment with complementary chemistry — precipitants (Aquapure T-900), coagulants (Aquapure CAL 76), flocculants (Aquapure AN Clear), and defoamers — sold as a total wastewater treatment system under the Aquapure brand. BioConversion Technology is distributed and supported through Hubbard-Hall Inc.'s established metal-finishing sales infrastructure, including direct field sales with tank-side technical support, an inside sales team, an e-commerce storefront, and the Hubbard-Hall OnDemand customer portal. The company reports 11–50 employees and is headquartered in Ellijay, Georgia, with go-to-market concentrated in the United States.

The business model is a mix of one-time specialty-chemical product sales, professional services (on-site process reviews, jar testing, treatability studies, implementation support and staff training as part of a standardized 5-step compliance process), and hardware/equipment sales bundled into integrated treatment solutions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts typical. Customer segments are vertical-focused on metal finishers and metal extrusion operations facing tightening regulatory limits on nitrogen, phosphorus, FOG, BOD and COD, where BioConversion's biological "final polish" approach is positioned to reduce disposal costs and help meet permit limits. Certifications held via the distribution relationship include ISO 9001:2015 (cert #263470, expiring 2027), ACD chemical-distributor certification, and membership in NASF and Omni-Chem, with the parent operating entity holding EBENC Women's Business Enterprise (WOSB) status.

Name

BioConversion Technology

Legal name

Hubbard-Hall Inc.

Website

https://bctweb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BioConversion Technology develops and supplies bacterial bioaugmentation products (BCT-BAS, BCT-ELM, BCT-LNSR) that treat industrial wastewater for metal finishers, distributed through Hubbard-Hall's Aquapure total wastewater treatment system across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wastewater Treatment

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN), Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD), pH Control, Antiscalants & Corrosion Inhibitors (IMAEAJAN)

Keywords

• Industrial wastewater treatment
• Metal finishing chemistry
• Bioaugmentation products
• Wastewater treatment consulting
• Heavy metal removal

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellijay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wastewater Treatment Chemistry Products: Sale of proprietary chemical products including precipitants, coagulants, flocculants, defoamers, and bioaugmentation products under the Aquapure brand. Products are sold through direct sales, e-commerce store, and customer portal.
2. Technical Support and Consultation Services: On-site process reviews, jar testing, treatability studies, implementation support, and staff training as part of the 5-step compliance service model.
3. Equipment Sales: Sale of metal finishing equipment as part of integrated wastewater treatment solutions. Equipment check is part of the service process to ensure equipment matches wastewater needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BioConversion Technology manufactures and supplies wastewater treatment chemistry and biological/bioaugmentation products (sold under the Aquapure and BCT product lines) for industrial metal finishing operations. The offering spans precipitants, coagulants, flocculants, microbial blends, and micronutrients that together support a total wastewater treatment system covering heavy metal removal, oil removal, BOD/COD reduction, and ammonia/nutrient reduction. The company also provides technical support, consultation services, and related equipment such as pumps, mixers, and tanks.

Product overview

BioConversion Technology offers a comprehensive wastewater treatment chemistry portfolio under the Aquapure brand, featuring precipitants (T-900, T-500, T-601, T-800, T-1000), coagulants (CAL 76, ACP, I-300, ICM, SC PLUS, MFT, FA, RT-Plus), flocculants (AN Clear, B-CAT, Low Cat, AS PLUS, FW), defoamers (DF-SI, Bubble Breaker, DF-Bio, Foam Drop, DF-P), and bioaugmentation products (BCT-BAS, BCT-ELM, BCT-LNSR, BCT-10, BCT-HCR, BCT-XCL). The system provides metal removal (copper, cadmium, chrome, zinc, nickel), oil removal, BOD/COD reduction, and nutrient removal for metal finishing operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquapure: Product line for total wastewater treatment system including chemistry and biologics for metal finishing operations. Includes coagulants, precipitants, flocculants, defoamers, and bioaugmentation products (BCT series).

Products and services

• Aquapure T-900

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Eastern Business Enterprise Council (EBENC)minorOthersWomen's Business Enterprise certification through EBENC. Represents commitment to diversity in business operations.
• Association of Chemical Distributors (ACD)minorOthersACD certification holder, demonstrating compliance with chemical distribution standards.
• National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF)minorOthersIndustry membership organization for surface finishing professionals.
• Omni-ChemminorOthersIndustry membership organization for chemical professionals.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nalco Water (Ecolab): Ecolab's water division is the largest industrial water and wastewater treatment chemicals provider globally, serving metal finishing, food, and pharma. Directly comparable as a chemistry + service vendor in the same customer verticals.
• Kurita Water Industries: Global Japanese specialty water and wastewater treatment chemicals and equipment provider. Comparable as a full-stack chemistry + equipment + service vendor serving metal finishing and electronics manufacturers.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater solutions provider offering chemistry, equipment, and services across industrial sectors. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same industrial wastewater accounts.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Water treatment chemicals and equipment provider (now part of Veolia/Suez separations) serving industrial and municipal customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial wastewater chemistry.

Direct peers

• Solenis: Specialty chemicals company focused on water treatment and process chemistries for industrial customers including pulp/paper and metal processing. Comparable as a specialty chemistry vendor with a similar direct-to-industrial sales model.
• ChemTreat (Danaher): Industrial water and wastewater treatment chemicals specialist serving metal finishing, food, and manufacturing with direct technical sales. Closest direct peer in business model and customer base.
• Hydrite Chemical: U.S. specialty chemical manufacturer and distributor with strong metal finishing and industrial water treatment offerings. Comparable mid-size private specialty chemistry competitor with similar service-led GTM.
• US Water Services: Industrial water and wastewater treatment company providing chemistry, equipment, and service to manufacturers. Comparable as a specialty water chemistry vendor with direct technical sales to industrial accounts.
• Accepta: Specialty water treatment chemicals supplier focused on industrial cooling, boiler, and wastewater applications. Comparable as a specialty chemistry vendor targeting industrial compliance-driven buyers.

Others

• Hubbard-Hall Inc. Parent/affiliated specialty chemicals manufacturer offering the Aquapure wastewater chemistry line that BioConversion Technology's BCT products belong to. Comparable as the originating brand/platform for the bioaugmentation product family BCT commercializes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BioConversionT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hubbard-hall

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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