SOP Technologies

What SOP Technologies does

SOP Technologies International is a Miami-based environmental solutions company founded in 2009 that designs, patents, and sells stormwater filtration hardware and supporting software to government municipalities and select commercial clients. The company's core product line consists of three patented physical filtration systems — Curb Inlet Filters, Catch Basin Inserts/Baskets, and Catch Basin Treatment Systems — that capture debris and pollutants at or near the storm drain inlet before they enter waterways; the Catch Basin Treatment System is certified by the California Water Board as a Trash Full Capture System for debris greater than 5mm. Products are constructed of structural aluminum and stainless steel with a stated 20+ year design life and are custom-manufactured using in-house 3D scanning and CAD/CAM (SolidWorks) capabilities to retrofit existing municipal infrastructure without construction.

The company monetizes through a hybrid hardware-plus-software model. Stormwater filter systems are sold primarily via direct enterprise field sales to public works departments and involve custom engineering assessments per site. A complementary QR Code Storm Drain Marker product (US Patent 11,769,027) pairs physical aluminum markers ($78.60 per bundle of 15) with a subscription-based software platform that enables community issue reporting, asset management, and API integration for municipalities; the first 90 days of software access are included with marker purchase, after which a monthly subscription applies. Custom engineering services — including 3D scanning, CAD/CAM design, and bespoke manufacturing — add a professional services revenue layer, and a direct e-commerce storefront distributes QR markers and installation supplies to smaller buyers.

SOP Technologies holds two granted US patents (8,017,006 and 11,769,027) and serves customers across at least five US states plus an international municipal customer in Boroondara, Victoria, Australia. The company is Miami-Dade County SBE certified, a 2017 American Entrepreneurship Award winner, and has been featured in regional press including NPR/WLRN, WPLG Local 10 News, Telemundo, and NBC 6 South Florida. It operates from a single Miami office with a team of 1-10 employees, is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, and maintains a research collaboration with Florida International University.

Name

SOP Technologies

Legal name

SOP Technologies International

Website

https://soptechint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SOP Technologies International designs and manufactures patented stormwater filtration hardware and QR-code-based asset management software for U.S. municipalities. The Miami-based company sells curb inlet filters, catch basin systems, and community reporting tools to public works departments and commercial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stormwater Management Systems

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Stormwater Quality Treatment & BMPs (Hydrodynamic Separators, Filters, Oil-Grit) (EUANAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real-Time Monitoring & Smart Stormwater (Sensors, SCADA/IoT, RTC) (EUANAEAK), Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Compliance (BPAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Stormwater filtration systems
• Storm drain infrastructure
• Catch basin filters
• Stormwater management solutions
• Water pollution prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stormwater Filter Hardware Sales: Sale of patented stormwater filtration products including curb inlet filters, catch basin inserts/baskets, and catch basin treatment systems. Products are custom-manufactured to fit existing infrastructure.
2. QR Code Marker Hardware: Sale of QR Code Storm Drain Markers in bundles of 15 units. Markers are made from durable aluminum with pre-adhered labels, measuring 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
3. Software Subscription: Subscription-based software access for QR Code Marker administration, including unlimited users, full feature access, dedicated technical support, user training, custom forms, and API access. Initial 90 days free with purchase, then subscription required.
4. Installation Supplies: Consumable installation packs including 3M adhesive sealant, gloves, wire brushes, and paint brushes for installing QR Code Markers.
5. Custom Engineering Services: Technology consulting and custom engineering services including identification of business requirements, technical requirements analysis, manufacturing options analysis, CAD/CAM design, and coordination from design to implementation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SOP Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells patented stormwater filtration hardware—Curb Inlet Filters, Catch Basin Inserts/Baskets, and a California Water Board Certified Catch Basin Treatment System—along with patented QR Code Storm Drain Markers paired with a subscription software platform for community issue reporting and asset management. The company also provides custom mechanical/industrial engineering services, including 3D scanning and CAD/CAM design, to retrofit existing storm drain infrastructure for government municipalities and commercial/industrial clients.

Product overview

SOP Technologies offers a portfolio of environmental solutions focused on stopping ocean pollution through physical filtration products combined with digital software. The product ecosystem consists of three core stormwater filter products (Curb Inlet Filters, Catch Basin Inserts/Baskets, and Catch Basin Treatment System) that physically prevent debris and pollutants from entering storm drains and waterways, complemented by patented QR Code Storm Drain Markers and accompanying software for community engagement and asset management. The filters are available as standalone products, while the QR Code Markers include bundled software access. Custom Engineering Services round out the offering by providing tailored solutions for specific regulatory and operational requirements. The Catch Basin Treatment System is California Water Board Certified as a Trash Full Capture System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curb Inlet Filters
• Catch Basin Inserts / Baskets Stormwater filter baskets installed under storm drain grates to protect drainage pipes from blockages. These patented filters capture pollutants while allowing water to flow through, preventing debris from entering the drainage system. Targeted at municipalities and government stormwater programs.
• Catch Basin Treatment System California Water Board Certified Trash Full Capture System and modular multi-phase filtration device designed to capture trash and debris within stormwater catch basins. Uses initial patented upward flow screens (8.38mm openings) and secondary screens (4.8mm holes) to capture all trash 5.0mm or greater. Constructed of structural aluminum and stainless steel with a 20+ year design life. Targeted at municipalities requiring regulatory-grade trash capture.
• QR Code Storm Drain Markers with Software Patented QR Code storm drain markers (5.5" x 3.5") made from durable aluminum with pre-adhered labels, paired with a subscription software platform. Community members scan QR codes to report issues to Public Works departments and upload photos. The online admin panel provides mapping, custom form creation, asset management, inspections, and maintenance logging. Sold in bundles of 15 units ($78.60) with 90 days of free software access; ongoing monthly subscription required thereafter. Targeted at municipal public works departments and community stormwater programs.
• Custom Engineering Services Tailored stormwater management and software solutions including identification of business and technical requirements, manufacturing options analysis, CAD/CAM design using SolidWorks, 3D scanning and measurements of existing infrastructure, and coordination from design to implementation. Delivered to government municipalities and commercial/industrial clients with non-standard infrastructure or outfall requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,000+ pounds of debris prevented from entering waterways annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Florida International UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with Florida International University as a research institution. The company works with academic institutions for research and development of stormwater management solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Contech Engineered Solutions: Major US manufacturer of stormwater treatment, detention, and filtration BMPs serving municipal and private developers. Competes directly with SOP's curb inlet and catch basin product lines in municipal procurement bids.
• Hydro International: Specialist in stormwater treatment technologies including hydrodynamic separators and filtration devices for municipal and industrial applications. Direct competitor in the stormwater quality treatment BMP category.
• Imbrium Systems: Designer and manufacturer of stormwater treatment systems including media filters and hydrodynamic separators targeting municipal MS4 and NPDES compliance — the same regulatory drivers SOP pursues.
• Filterra: Bioretention stormwater treatment system brand focused on treating urban runoff before it enters storm drains. Sells to municipalities for compliance-driven retrofits comparable to SOP's curb and catch basin solutions.
• StormTrap: Manufacturer of modular stormwater detention, treatment, and infiltration systems for municipal and commercial clients. Competes with SOP in broader stormwater BMP procurement where multi-product portfolios are preferred.
• Kristar Enterprises: Manufacturer of stormwater treatment and filtration products including catch basin inserts and inlet filters that compete directly with SOP's curb inlet and basket filter offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle Infrastructure: Division of CRH that supplies a broad portfolio of stormwater management products, drainage structures, and water-quality solutions including the Filterra bioretention brand. Overlaps with SOP's catch basin and curb inlet product lines as a much larger, multi-line incumbent.
• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): Leading US manufacturer of stormwater drainage infrastructure including pipes, chambers, and water-quality products. A broad incumbent that overlaps with SOP's catch basin and inlet protection categories.
• Xylem: Global water technology company with a significant smart-water and stormwater monitoring portfolio (sensors, network analytics, real-time control). A broad incumbent that increasingly overlaps with the digital, monitoring side of SOP's QR Marker platform.

Emerging players

• 120Water: Water compliance and asset management software platform focused on lead, drinking water, and emerging wastewater/stormwater programs. Adjacent competitor on the digital/SaaS side of SOP's QR Marker business, particularly for municipality compliance workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fightpollution
• Facebookfacebook.com/217188371729036
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stop-ocean-pollution

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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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