Name

GES Biotek

Legal name

GES Biotek LLC

Website

https://gesbiotek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biofiltration Media and Odor Control Equipment

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro primary industry

Bioprocess Consumables & Reagents (resins, membranes, media components, buffers) (HLAAAJAI)

Keywords

• Biofilter media manufacturing
• Odor control solutions
• Wastewater treatment media
• Recycled glass substrate
• Biological filtration systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Batavia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biofilter Media Products: Sale of engineered substrate media including Cell-Max™ Plus, Enhanced Cell-Max™ Plus, Crater-Max®, and Fiber-Max™. Products carry 20-year pro-rated warranties indicating long-term capital equipment sales model with potential for replacement/expansion projects.
2. Nutrient Supplements: GES 1578 Super Nutrients sold in 5-gallon buckets, 55-gallon drums, and 260-gallon totes. Consumable product requiring periodic replenishment.
3. Odor Control Services: Services including Start-Up & Inspection, Training, Smoke Testing, Performance Verification, and Service Agreements. Project-based implementation services with ongoing maintenance contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GES Biotek manufactures engineered open-cell substrate biofilter media from 100% recycled glass material for microbiological odor and VOC (volatile organic compound) control. The company produces inorganic and organic media products (Cell-Max Plus, Enhanced Cell-Max Plus, Crater-Max, Fiber-Max) along with nutrient supplements, supporting components, and installation/maintenance services, primarily for municipal wastewater treatment facilities.

Product overview

GES Biotek is an environmental solutions firm specializing in nutrient-rich open-cell substrate technology for microbiological odor control. The company's product portfolio consists of engineered inorganic substrates (Cell-Max™ Plus, Enhanced Cell-Max™ Plus, Crater-Max®) and organic biofilter media (Fiber-Max™) that work as a dual-media ecosystem for different microbial processes, supplemented by GES Nutrients liquid formula and Fir Bark Nuggets for top-layer protection. Supporting components include Air Distribution Floors, Irrigation Systems, Moisture Covers, and Plastic Screen Barriers. The company also offers comprehensive services including Start-Up & Inspection, Training, Smoke Testing, Performance Verification, and Service Agreements. The core technology involves open-cell substrates manufactured from recycled glass material that support autotrophic and heterotrophic bacteria ecosystems for H2S removal and VOC mitigation in municipal and industrial wastewater applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cell-Max: Engineered, acid-resistant inorganic substrate for treatment of high levels of H2S in Bio-Scrubbers, made from 100% recycled material in the USA.
• Enhanced Cell-Max
• Crater-Max
• Fiber-Max
• GES Nutrients

Products and services

• Cell-Max™ Plus Engineered inorganic substrate manufactured from 100% post-consumer recycled glass, designed to maximize biological hydrogen sulfide (H2S) removal performance in high-load Bio-Scrubber and Biofilter systems. Features 13,000 lb/ft2 crushing load at 15% strain, 10.5 lb/ft3 dry bulk density, and 400,000 m2/m3 surface area for microbiological colonization. Sold to municipal wastewater treatment facilities.
• Enhanced Cell-Max™ Plus Engineered inorganic substrate that builds upon Cell-Max Plus by integrating a next-generation proprietary nutrient and mineral matrix directly onto the substrate. Supports heterotrophic bacteria ecosystem for treatment of complex odors, VOCs, and low levels of H2S. Features 49,000,000 m2/m3 surface area and 20-year pro-rated warranty. Used in municipal wastewater odor control applications.
• Crater-Max® Naturally-sourced inorganic substrate specifically engineered and processed for chemical resistance, optimal size, and surface area for H2S removal. Functions as ecosystem for sulfur-oxidizing bacteria and has been successfully utilized in Bio-Scrubber applications and as a base layer to extend organic biofilter media life. Carries 20-year pro-rated warranty.
• Fiber-Max™ Proprietary blend of organic materials for removal of complex odors and VOCs. Fibrous cellular substrate manufactured only from trees and large tree branches with no yard, construction, or demolition waste. Features moisture content of 40-60%, air-filled pore space of 35-55%, and pH of 5.5 to 8.0.
• GES Nutrients (GES 1578 Super Nutrients) Concentrated liquid nutrient supplement formulated to enhance growth of acidithiobacillus thiooxidans and ferroxidans microorganisms in biological scrubber ecosystems where H2S is the primary food source. Requires only 1:3,500 nutrient-to-water ratio. Available in 5-gallon buckets, 55-gallon drums, or 260-gallon totes.
• Fir Bark Nuggets Organic, fibrous material derived from outer bark of Douglas Fir or other fir species, screened and graded to 1-3 inch particle size. Used as protective top layer over biological filter beds to maintain consistent humidity, trap VOCs and bioaerosols, support microbial activity, prevent solar degradation, and reduce compaction.
• Biofilter System Components Supporting components for biofilter installations including Air Distribution Floors (aeration floor systems with uniform air distribution and low pressure drop), Irrigation Systems (for even dispersal of influent across media bed), Moisture Covers (porous media covers for moisture retention and microorganism growth base), and Plastic Screen Barriers (geonets providing high flow capacity and compressive resistance as support layer).
• Start-Up & Inspection Services Complete inspection, testing, and examination of all supporting systems including initial site inspection, media specification, old media removal, and component installation services for biofilter projects.
• Training Services Pre-startup classroom and job site training services for operators and maintenance personnel on biofilter operation and maintenance.
• Smoke Testing Services Testing service to ensure uniform airflow throughout the Biofilter area by introducing smoke candles at strategic access points to reveal clogging, media compaction, and structural failure.
• Performance Verification Services Comprehensive testing to determine if biofilter systems meet all performance standards, including airflow measurement, humidification testing, H2S measurement, and ammonia/amine sampling.
• Service Agreements Regular maintenance contracts handled by GES Biotek experts including monthly site visits, routine maintenance, component inspection, and performance testing for biofilter installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.98% average H2S removal efficiency (40 ppm inlet to non-detectable levels)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parsons RCI, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2019Local engineering firm working with GES Biotek on Hono'uli'uli WWTP biofilter upgrade project. Parsons upgraded biofilters with New York Blower exhaust fans and Hunter irrigation system, then installed GES Enhanced Cell-Max™ media.
• AMD SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 August 2015Contacted Froehlich Environmental PLC to conduct performance testing of odor control biofilters at Woodlands Pump Station in Cary, NC.
• Froehlich Environmental PLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 August 2015Environmental consulting firm engaged to perform performance verification testing on Woodlands Pump Station biofilter system to verify compliance with project technical specifications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Biorem Inc. Biorem designs and manufactures biological air emissions control systems and biofilter media for odor and VOC treatment, primarily serving municipal wastewater and industrial clients — directly comparable product, customer base, and biological-process approach to GES Biotek.
• Anguil Environmental Systems: Anguil supplies industrial air pollution control and odor abatement systems, including biological treatment options, to industrial and wastewater markets globally — overlapping customer base and engineering-driven GTM similar to GES Biotek.
• BioAir Solutions: BioAir Solutions manufactures biotrickling filters and biofilter systems for odor and H2S control at wastewater treatment plants — a direct head-to-head competitor in the same municipal wastewater biological odor control niche.
• Pure Air Solutions: Pure Air Solutions provides biological odor control and biofiltration systems for municipal and industrial wastewater applications — directly comparable product offering and customer segment to GES Biotek's substrate-and-system business.
• Enviro-Pro Inc. Enviro-Pro supplies biological odor control media and biofiltration systems to municipal wastewater and industrial clients — comparable media-product business and end customers to GES Biotek.

Broad incumbents

• Tri-Mer Corporation: Tri-Mer is a broader air pollution control OEM offering scrubbers, oxidizers, and biofilters for industrial and municipal odor/VOC applications — comparable end markets but a wider product portfolio than GES Biotek's substrate-focused offering.
• CECO Environmental: CECO Environmental is a diversified industrial air quality and environmental solutions provider whose portfolio includes biological odor control systems serving similar wastewater and industrial customers to GES Biotek.
• McGill AirClean: McGill AirClean designs and supplies air pollution and odor control systems (including biofilters) for municipal and industrial customers — overlapping end markets and biological treatment approach with GES Biotek.

Regional players

• ECS Environmental Solutions: ECS Environmental Solutions provides biofiltration and odor control services to municipal and industrial wastewater clients, primarily in the southern US — comparable technology but more regional in scope than GES Biotek.

Others

• Dürr AG: Placeholder peer — Dürr AG is a broad industrial environmental technology group with air pollution control exposure; included as a broad incumbent reference. (Note: Dürr's Clean Technology Systems segment competes in industrial odor/VOC control alongside GES Biotek's industrial expansion targets.)

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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