Waterspin

What Waterspin does

Waterspin s.r.l. is an Italian private limited company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Gorgonzola, Milan, that acts as a specialized technical distributor and representative for advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies. The company represents global OEMs including SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions (membrane bioreactors and MABR), Biogill (Australia, biofilm treatment), Createch Solutions (Spain, AI-enabled control platforms), and MUTAG (Denmark, photocatalytic reactors), offering municipal and industrial customers in Italy a portfolio spanning MBR, MABR, RO, UF, and process-control systems.

Its business model is agency-based industrial distribution: Waterspin identifies project opportunities in Italian municipal water and in industrial segments such as pharmaceuticals, tanneries, wineries, breweries, and automotive, then sells, engineers, and supports the deployment of the OEM's technology into those projects. Revenue is generated through equipment resale or commission on represented sales, with after-sales service and consumable replacement providing a smaller recurring layer. The company positions itself through technical application engineering rather than manufacturing, leveraging the credibility of its founders' prior roles at GE Water, SUEZ, Veolia, and Anaergia.

Waterspin's commercial strategy centers on multi-OEM bundling for larger tenders, demonstrated by its exclusive Italian rights for several premium brands, its continued expansion of membrane and RO/UF product lines through 2025, and its formalization of a QHSE policy to qualify for larger industrial and public-sector bids. Trade-fair presence at Ecomondo serves as the primary lead-generation channel for project-based sales.

Name

Waterspin

Legal name

Waterspin s.r.l.

Website

https://waterspin.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waterspin s.r.l. is an Italy-based technical distributor representing global water and wastewater treatment OEMs (SUEZ, Biogill, Createch, MUTAG) to municipal and industrial customers across pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and manufacturing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and wastewater treatment technologies

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD), Membranes, Consumables & Chemicals (Elements, Antiscalants, Cleaning) (EUANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial wastewater treatment
• Membrane bioreactor systems
• Water purification technologies
• Biological wastewater treatment
• Process control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Gorgonzola

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membrane Technology Distribution: Distribution of specialized membrane technologies (MBR, UF, RO) for wastewater treatment applications. Products include ZeeWeed, Mytex, Poreflon, Akualys membranes and related components.
2. Biological Treatment Technology Distribution: Distribution of biological treatment technologies including BioGill towers, MABR ZeeLung membranes, and biomedia for MBBR/IFAS applications.
3. Technical Services and Support: Technical assistance services including plant design support, CAPEX/OPEX estimation, energy audits, pilot tests, installation assistance, start-up support, and field maintenance services.
4. Process Control Systems: Representation and distribution of CREA advanced control and optimization platforms for wastewater treatment plants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Waterspin represents and distributes specialized water and wastewater treatment technologies in Italy on behalf of international manufacturers (SUEZ, Biogill, Createch Solutions, Mutag). Its offering comprises membrane technologies (MBR, UF, RO, MABR), biological treatment solutions (BioGill towers and MBBR/IFAS biomedia), and an AI-based process control platform (Creapro/CREA), complemented by technical services including technology selection, sizing, installation support, commissioning, field maintenance, remote monitoring, and pilot testing.

Product overview

Waterspin is a technology distributor and representative for water treatment and wastewater purification systems in Italy. The portfolio consists of multiple membrane technologies (ZeeWeed hollow fiber MBR/UF, Mytex flat sheet MBR, Poreflon PTFE UF, reverse osmosis membranes including AQUAPORIN CLEAR, and MABR ZeeLung aeration membranes) complemented by biological treatment solutions (Biogill Tower trickling filters, HDPE/Mutag BioChip biomedia carriers) and the Creapro® AI-driven process control platform. Services include installation assistance, field support, remote monitoring, and pilot testing. The company represents SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions, Biogill (Australia), and Mutag (Denmark) as exclusive Italian distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ZeeWeed Hollow Fiber Immersed MBR Membranes Supported hollow fiber PVDF membranes for Membrane BioReactor (MBR) applications in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment. Operates in OUT-IN configuration with air scouring for permeability control and is reported to have an expected lifespan above 10 years with low energy demand per m3 of filtered water.
• ZeeWeed UF Submerged Membranes Organic polymeric ultrafiltration membranes used in submerged configuration for drinking water production from seawater, rivers, and lakes, removing suspended solids and bacteria before final polishing stages.
• ZeeWeed Pressurized UF Membranes (Akualys) Hollow fiber PVDF membranes in pressurized configuration for tertiary wastewater treatment and reuse applications in agriculture and industrial production cycles.
• Poreflon Pressurized UF Membranes Hollow fiber PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) membranes for industrial turbidity removal and tertiary wastewater recovery, with filtration precision from 0.1 to 0.08 microns.
• Mytex Immersed Flat Sheet MBR Membranes PES (polyethersulfone) flat sheet membranes integrated into high-strength fabric for MBR applications, with a multilayer laminate enabling reliable biomass containment and backwash capability.
• Reverse Osmosis Membranes (AG, AK, AC, AD, AE Series) Semi-permeable composite membranes for brackish and seawater desalination, with multiple series optimized for different salinity levels and rejection requirements.
• AQUAPORIN CLEAR Reverse Osmosis Membranes Polyamide membranes functionalized with biomimetic Aquaporin protein for high rejection with reduced energy consumption, available in Classic, Eco, Plus, and Ultra models.
• MABR ZeeLung Aeration Membranes Gas permeable membranes for Membrane Aerated Biological Reactor (MABR) technology enabling simultaneous nitrification/denitrification, with oxygen transfer efficiency reported up to 4x higher than conventional air diffusion.
• Biogill Tower Attached biomass trickling tower using lamellar nanoceramic material inspired by fish gills for oxygen transfer amplification, treating 1-12 m3/day per tower with minimal sludge production and counter-diffusion rates 4-5x faster than traditional oxygen diffusion.
• HDPE Extruded Biomedia Carriers (WS600, WS800, WS900) High-density polyethylene carriers for MBBR and IFAS biofilm processes with protected surface areas from 500 to 790 m2/m3 for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.
• Mutag BioChip 30 Porous PE Carriers Paraboloid-shaped virgin polyethylene carriers with reinforced perimeter ring, providing up to 5,500 m2/m3 protected surface area for biofilm growth in MBBR and IFAS applications.
• Creapro Control Platform Advanced process optimization and control platform for wastewater treatment plants using AI algorithms (fuzzy logic, predictive/adaptive models, Case-Based-Reasoning) to control blowers, pumps, and valves, with reported energy savings up to 50% and compatibility with all major PLC brands.
• Installation and Start-up Services Technical assistance for product installation, commissioning, and system start-up including programming of control software and operational tests.
• Field Support Services On-site technical assistance for pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial sectors including MBR device maintenance and performance optimization.
• Remote Management Services Remote monitoring via dedicated PLC connection, performance tracking, and periodic specialist reporting for municipal and drinking water production plants.
• Pilot Testing Services Laboratory pilot tests and field trials to verify feasibility of membrane technologies for specific industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% reduction in energy consumption through CREA advanced process control
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• SUEZ Water Technologies & SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 July 2020Exclusive Italian distribution partner for SUEZ ultrafiltration devices for MBR applications, tertiary treatment, and drinking water. Waterspin distributes ZW500 and ZW1000 hollow fiber PVDF membrane products for municipal and industrial water treatment and reuse.
• Biogill (Biogill Environmental Pty Limited)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2020Partnership with Australian company Biogill for distribution of lamellar nanoceramic biofilm technology for wastewater treatment in small towns, wine/spirits processing, and food industries. Technology developed originally at Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).
• Createch Solutions S.L.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian representation of CREA advanced control and optimization platform for wastewater treatment plants. Platform includes mathematical models, fuzzy logic, predictive/adaptive algorithms and AI for real-time process control with installations in over 160 plants worldwide.
• MUTAG (Lynddahl Group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial partnership with Danish company MUTAG for distribution in Italy of Mutag BioChip 30 porous PE carriers for MBBR and IFAS applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water-treatment major offering Actiflo, MBR, UF, RO and process control portfolios directly to municipal and industrial customers. Competes with Waterspin in the Italian market while also supplying through distributors; CEO Belli previously held MD roles at Veolia.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Manufacturer of the ZeeWeed, LEAPmbr, and ZeeLung products Waterspin distributes exclusively in Italy. As Waterspin's largest principal partner, SUEZ both supplies and competes with the company depending on customer size and direct-vs-channel strategy.
• Culligan Italia: Italian arm of the global water-treatment brand offering residential, commercial, and industrial filtration and softening solutions. Competes for similar industrial customer budgets on water-purification hardware and service contracts.
• Pentair Italia: Global water-treatment and flow-management major selling membranes, pumps, and filtration to industrial and residential customers. Overlaps with Waterspin on MBR/UF membrane offerings and competes for industrial process-water accounts.
• Xylem Italia: Major water-technology provider offering pumps, treatment systems, and metering for municipal and industrial clients, including Italian operations. Competes on integrated wastewater-treatment solutions and aftermarket service.
• Alfa Laval: Global supplier of heat transfer, separation, and fluid-handling equipment including membrane filtration systems for industrial water and wastewater. Overlaps with Waterspin in industrial process-water treatment, particularly food, beverage, and pharma.
• Ecolab Industrial Italia: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions serving industrial customers with water-treatment chemicals, equipment, and digital monitoring. Competes for industrial plant OPEX budgets on water reuse and process optimization.

Emerging players

• Idrica: Spain-headquartered digital water-management platform serving utilities with smart metering, analytics, and operational optimization. Targets adjacent Italian and Iberian municipal customers with overlapping water-efficiency and process-control value propositions.

Direct peers

• Aquatech International: US-headquartered specialist in industrial water and wastewater treatment, desalination, and reuse serving pharma, food, energy, and chemicals globally. Comparable as a focused water-technology engineering and equipment provider with membrane and biological process expertise.

Regional players

• Hydrocontrol S.r.l. Italian engineering firm providing water and wastewater treatment plants, including industrial and municipal applications. Operates as a domestic system integrator with comparable Italian customer footprint to Waterspin and overlapping municipal/industrial bid opportunities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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