SFA enviro

What SFA enviro does

SFA enviro is the environmental division of privately held French conglomerate SFA Group (founded 1958), established in 2022 to consolidate three core operating subsidiaries: Europelec (France, founded 1979, market leader in French wastewater treatment equipment and exporting to about 40 countries), Aquasystems International NV (Belgium, founded 1975, corporate HQ for the Aquaturbo brand), and Aquaturbo Systems Inc. (founded 1987, Springdale, Arkansas). The division designs, manufactures, sells, rents, and services equipment spanning the wastewater treatment chain \u2014 pre-treatment (bar and drum screens, conveyors, compactors, sand classifiers), aeration (SCREWPELLER surface aerators up to 200 kW, self-aspirating submersible turbines such as Aerostream, fine-bubble disc and tube diffusers certified by INRAE), mixing (MIX-AS, MIX-GS, Euromix), sludge management (scraper bridges, thickeners, suction bridges, Aquadecant floating decanters), and drinking water storage tanks \u2014 sold under the Europelec, Aquaturbo, and EnviroLine sub-brands. Recent acquisitions of Envirosep (April 2026) and Metaalconstructies Pouilliers (2026) extended the portfolio into primary treatment and sludge management equipment and brought precision metalworking in-house.

The business generates revenue through equipment sales (one-time capital expenditure purchases by WWTPs), a usage-based rental fleet of more than 200 aerators and mixers available within 24/48 hours across Europe and the USA, recurring spare-parts transactions, and professional services including installation, commissioning, training, and on-site repair. Go-to-market relies on direct sales by multilingual engineers supported by an actively recruited worldwide distribution network, with marketing concentrated at international trade shows (IFAT Munich, WEFTEC, Aquatech, Pollutec, Vietwater, and others). Customers are split between municipal/government wastewater treatment authorities and industrial operators across slaughterhouse, dairy, paper, mining, cereal, brewery, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, sugar, breeding, and fish farming industries. The cumulative installed base exceeds 10,000 aerators and more than 1,000 WWTPs equipped with fine-bubble aeration ramps, indicating a long-tail of recurring spare-parts and service relationships across 40+ countries.

Name

SFA enviro

Legal name

Europelec

Website

https://sfa-enviro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

SFA enviro is the wastewater treatment equipment division of France's SFA Group, manufacturing aerators, mixers, fine-bubble diffusers, screens, and sludge-handling equipment under the Europelec, Aquaturbo, and EnviroLine brands for municipal and industrial customers across more than 40 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of wastewater treatment equipment including aerators, mixers, diffusers, screening and conveying equipment. Products sold through direct sales team and distribution network.
2. Equipment Rental: Fleet of over 200 aerators and mixers available within 24/48 hours for rental in Europe and USA. Customers can rent equipment for backup solutions, temporary capacity increases, or to test before buying.
3. Services (Installation & Commissioning): Technical teams provide installation, commissioning, and supervision services. Expert guidance during installation and commissioning ensures long-lasting use of equipment.
4. Spare Parts: Original spare parts to extend the life of equipment. Components are specially designed for intensive use in harsh environments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SFA enviro designs, manufactures, and supplies wastewater treatment equipment including aerators, fine bubble diffusers, submersible mixers, screens, and conveyors for municipal and industrial water treatment applications. The company also provides related services such as installation, commissioning, rental, maintenance, and spare parts supply for water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Product overview

SFA enviro is the environmental division of the SFA Group, offering a comprehensive portfolio of wastewater treatment equipment organized under three main sub-brands: Europelec (French manufacturer, 64 years of experience), Aquaturbo (world-leading brand with patented Screwpeller technology), and EnviroLine (acquired via Envirosep, covering pre-treatment and sludge management). The portfolio spans the entire wastewater treatment chain from pre-treatment (EnviroBar screens, EnviroDrum rotary screens, EnviroCurve coarse screens, EnviroConvey shaftless conveyors, EnviroCompact compactors) through aeration and mixing (Aerostream, Aquadisc, Aquatube, Aquafen, AER-AS, AER-GD, AER-GS, Brush Aerator, Sofie, MIX-AS, MIX-GS, Aquaeromix, TLF Aerator) to sludge management (Scraper Bridge, Static Thickener, Suction Bridge) and tertiary treatment (Aquafloat floating aerators, Aquadecant floating decanter, Aquaturbo FB foam breakers, FRED floatables device). Supporting services include a rental fleet of 200+ machines, installation, commissioning, spare parts, and maintenance. Acquisitions of Envirosep (2026) and Metaalconstructies Pouilliers (2026) have expanded capabilities into pre-treatment equipment and precision metalworking respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquafloat®: Floating feeder for wastewater treatment
• Aquatube®
• Aquaturbo®
• Euromix®
• Noemi®
• Screwpeller®
• Sofie®
• TLF®
• Aerospeed®
• Aerostream®
• Aircomb®
• Aquafen®
• Aquadecant®
• Aquaeromix®
• Aquadisc®
• AQUADISC®
• AQUATUBE®

Products and services

• Aerators Surface aerators and floating aerators used to introduce oxygen into wastewater for biological treatment in municipal and industrial treatment plants.
• Fine Bubble Diffusers Fine and coarse bubble diffuser systems for aeration tanks, delivering high oxygen transfer efficiency for activated sludge processes in wastewater treatment.
• Submersible Mixers Submersible mixers designed for homogenization, suspension of solids, and flow generation in biological reactors, equalization basins, and sludge tanks.
• Screens and Conveyors Mechanical screening equipment and conveyors for preliminary and primary wastewater treatment, used to remove solids and screenings from incoming wastewater flows.
• Installation and Commissioning Services On-site installation, commissioning, and start-up services for wastewater treatment equipment, ensuring correct integration with existing plant infrastructure.
• Rental and Spare Parts Equipment rental programs and spare parts supply for wastewater treatment operators, supporting temporary capacity needs and ongoing maintenance of installed assets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23+ years of continuous operation with minimal maintenance for Aquaturbo mixers in South Korean municipal WWTP
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EnvirosepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026French company founded in 2014 by Nicolas Brincourt. Specializes in equipment for municipal water treatment including screw and bar screens, conveying-compacting screws, sand classifiers, paddle mixers for liming, and sludge extractors. SFA enviro began marketing Envirosep range internationally in 2022, leading to full acquisition in April 2026. Strengthens SFA enviro's offering in primary treatment equipment and sludge management.
• Metaalconstructies PouillierscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Belgian company acquired by SFA Group in 2026. Founded in 1949 in Halle, employs 22 people. Recognized leader in precision metalworking with capabilities in laser cutting, bending, welding, and turning. Long-standing supplier to Aquasystems International for over 50 years. Designs and manufactures steel, stainless-steel, and aluminium parts for water treatment equipment.
• SFA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Parent company of SFA enviro. Founded in 1958, SFA Group specializes in design and manufacture of wastewater treatment equipment. Known for creating the Sanibroyeur in 1960. Aquasystems International NV and Aquaturbo Systems Inc became subsidiaries of SFA Group in 1999. With over 1,000 employees worldwide and subsidiaries in 27 countries.
• IRSTEA (now INRAE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench research institute for agriculture, food and environment. Partnership for testing aeration equipment performance and oxygenation capacity in accordance with NF EN 12255 standard.
• ENSAM ParisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts et Métiers ParisTech engineering school. Partnership for R&D and constant improvement of existing products.
• Promeo Training CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining center of Union des Industries et Métiers de la Métallurgie. Apprenticeship program for recruiting young boilermakers, fitters and installers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: KSB manufactures pumps, mixers, and valves widely used in wastewater treatment plants, including submersible mixers comparable to SFA enviro's MIX-AS and MIX-GS product families for municipal and industrial applications.
• Sulzer: Sulzer, including its ABS brand, is a leading manufacturer of submersible mixers, aerators, and pumps for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, directly competing with SFA enviro's Aquaturbo and Europelec aerator and mixer lines.
• Aqua-Aerobic Systems: Aqua-Aerobic Systems is a US-based manufacturer specializing in aeration, mixing, and biological treatment equipment for municipal wastewater, directly comparable to SFA enviro's fine-bubble aeration and mixing product families.
• Xylem: Xylem is a global water technology company whose Flygt, Wedeco, and Sanitaire brands directly compete with SFA enviro in submersible mixers, aerators, fine-bubble diffusers, and UV treatment for municipal and industrial wastewater applications.
• Parkson Corporation: Parkson Corporation provides water and wastewater treatment equipment including aeration, screening, and sludge management solutions for municipal and industrial customers, overlapping with SFA enviro's full-chain treatment equipment portfolio.
• Grundfos: Grundfos is a global pump manufacturer with a dedicated wastewater segment offering submersible mixers, aerators, and dosing pumps that overlap with SFA enviro's mixer, aerator, and dosing equipment portfolio for municipal and industrial customers.
• Aerzen: Aerzen specializes in positive displacement blowers and aeration machines used in wastewater treatment plants, competing directly with SFA enviro's Screwpeller direct-drive aerators in the high-power industrial and municipal aeration segment.
• Landia: Landia is a Danish manufacturer specializing in submersible mixers and aerators for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, with a comparable niche focus on mixer technology and similar customer base to SFA enviro.
• Wilo SE: Wilo is a leading European pump and mixer manufacturer with a dedicated water management portfolio serving municipal and industrial wastewater applications, directly comparable to SFA enviro's mixer and pump-equipment offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia Water Technologies offers a broad portfolio of municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment solutions, including aeration equipment that overlaps with SFA enviro, but operates as a much larger diversified incumbent serving global utility-scale customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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