American Air & Water

What American Air & Water does

American Air & Water, Inc. (Hilton Head Island, SC; founded c. 2000; 51–100 employees; privately held under CEO/President Warren Lynn) designs, manufactures, and distributes germicidal ultraviolet (UVC, 253.7 nm) disinfection systems that inactivate microorganisms by disrupting cellular membranes and damaging DNA/RNA. The company's product portfolio is organized into five main categories: (1) HVAC in-duct UV systems (CK modular AHU kits, CC high-output cooling-coil systems, DC-2/DC-4 in-duct purifiers, PEK packaged equipment kits, NC NEMA 4X outdoor units, and the registered American-Lights® residential/light-commercial air cleaner); (2) direct and indirect room/duct UV fixtures (TB, CE, SM, RT, UF series); (3) portable UV sterilizers including the MRS mobile room sterilizers with 360° motion sensors, the Blade 2 handheld UVC wand, RMT HEPA+UV air movers, and the IoT-connected Aura Air Purifier; (4) liquid disinfection systems (IL-LS thin-film liquid sugar systems handling fluids with UVT <1% at up to 200 GPM, IL-EXP Class I Div 2 explosion-proof units, and reselled Viqua/Trojan UV and Siemens Sunburst water systems); and (5) UV liquid tank conditioners (LTC, BT, SC-4AB, TTG immersion). AAW also markets the Sporicidin® line of EPA-registered, FDA 510(k)-cleared disinfectants (Solution, Towelettes, Enzyme Mold Cleaner, Mold & Mildew Stain Remover), a microbial test kit, and an electric fogger.

The business operates a quote-based, consultative sales motion combining direct sales (phone, email, website contact form), channel relationships with design engineers, architects, distributors, mechanical contractors, plumbers, and AC technicians, and direct-to-consumer residential sales via its own website. Revenue streams include engineered UV hardware sales, Sporicidin consumables, replacement lamps and parts, custom UV design/engineering services, and distribution/resale of third-party UV water systems. The customer base spans Industrial (food/beverage, pharmaceutical, aquaculture, oil & gas), Commercial (HVAC, hospitality, pools, food service), Institutional (healthcare, schools, laboratories, museums), Municipal water/wastewater, and Residential customers. AAW holds NSF/ANSI 55 Class A, UL, EPA, and FDA 510(k) certifications; CC Series systems are codified in the U.S. GSA Facilities Standards (P-100); and AAW is a member of the IUVA.

Name

American Air & Water

Legal name

American Air And Water, Inc.

Website

https://americanairandwater.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

American Air & Water designs, manufactures, and distributes germicidal UVC disinfection systems for HVAC, water, food-grade liquids, and surfaces, serving industrial, commercial, institutional, municipal, and residential customers through engineered hardware, the Sporicidin disinfectant line, and reselled Viqua/Siemens UV water systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

UV Disinfection Systems

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

UV Germicidal Light (UV-C) & HVAC Disinfection Systems (HSAOAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

UV Water Purification Systems (Residential) (CRAJAJAJ), Disinfection & Remedial Works (Chlorination, Thermal, Shock Treatments) (BPABAJAF), Disinfection & Surface Decontamination (Wipes, Sprays, Fogging, UV Robots) (HLAHANAD), Disinfection & Oxidation (Chlorine/Chloramine, UV, Ozone, AOP) (EUANABAD)

Keywords

• Germicidal UV disinfection
• HVAC UV systems
• UV water treatment
• Liquid sugar disinfection
• EPA registered disinfectants

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilton Head Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UV Disinfection System Hardware Sales: Sale of engineered germicidal UV light systems across product lines including HVAC in-duct UV, direct/indirect room UV, portable UV sterilizers, liquid sugar/food-grade UV systems, and UV liquid tank conditioners. Includes standard catalog products and custom-engineered systems.
2. Sporicidin® Disinfectant Products: Sale of Sporicidin-branded EPA-registered disinfectants, antimicrobial wipes, enzyme mold cleaners, and mold/mildew stain removers. Distribution in 55-gallon drums, gallon bottles, 32oz pump-spray bottles, and various canister/towelette packages for hospital, commercial, and residential use.
3. Replacement UV Lamps and Parts: Ongoing sales of replacement UV lamps (e.g., SBL, GCL, GML series), filters (HEPA, electrostatic), quartz sleeves, ballasts, and lamp harnesses for installed UV systems.
4. Custom UV System Design and Engineering Services: Custom design of unique UV systems to meet customer specifications when standard UVC product lines do not fit application needs. Applications engineer analysis of all variables affecting UV dose.
5. Distributor/Reseller of Third-Party UV Water Systems: Distribution of Viqua (Trojan UV) UV water systems, Hallett, Upstream, and Cactus UV systems for water/wastewater disinfection, and Siemens Water Technologies Sunburst Series residential/commercial UV purifiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

American Air & Water designs, manufactures, and distributes engineered germicidal ultraviolet (UVC) light disinfection systems for HVAC air, surfaces, water, and food-grade liquid sugar/syrups. The company sells a comprehensive portfolio of in-duct HVAC UV systems, room and surface UV fixtures, portable/mobile UV sterilizers, liquid and water UV disinfection systems, UV liquid tank conditioners, and the EPA-registered Sporicidin disinfectant product line, complemented by custom UV system engineering services and third-party UV water system resale.

Product overview

American Air & Water is a single-vendor manufacturer and distributor offering a broad portfolio of germicidal UV disinfection products organized into five main categories: (1) HVAC In-Duct UV systems (CK, CC, DC, PEK, NC, American-Lights) for air handling unit and duct disinfection; (2) Direct & Indirect room/duct UV fixtures (TB, CE, SM, RT, UF) for upper-air and surface sterilization; (3) Portable UV sterilizers (MRS33-8, MRS45-12, RMT, Handheld UVC Wand, Aura Air Purifier) for mobile and surface disinfection; (4) Liquid disinfection systems (IL-LS thin-film liquid sugar, IL-EXP explosion-proof, Viqua VH200/VP950/D4/Pro NSF, SB Sunburst, AAW5-Z22C 15 GPM integrated filtration) for water and process fluids; and (5) UV Liquid Tank Conditioners (LTC-2AB, BT, SC-4AB, TTG Immersion) for liquid storage tank headspace protection. The portfolio is complemented by the Sporicidin line of EPA-registered disinfectants (Solution, Towelettes, Enzyme Mold Cleaner, Mold & Mildew Stain Remover), the Sporicidin Microbial Test Kit, and the AA&W Electric Fogger for chemical application. Together these offerings serve industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential UV disinfection needs across air, surface, water, and food-grade liquid applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• American-Lights®: American Air & Water's registered U.S. trademark (U.S. Trademark Registration No: 2,839,201) for its residential/light commercial UV air cleaner product line, installed in HVAC ducts and covering up to 5,000 square feet.
• Sporicidin®
• Aura Air

Products and services

• HVAC In-Duct Germicidal UV Disinfection Systems Engineered in-duct germicidal UVC lamp systems installed inside HVAC ductwork and air handling units to reduce airborne pathogens, mold and allergens across commercial and industrial ventilation.
• Direct & Indirect UV Room and In-Duct Disinfection Systems TB upper-air sterilizers, CE closed-end reflector fixtures, SM surface mount, RT recessed troffers, and UF utility UV fixtures for direct and indirect air/surface disinfection in occupied and unoccupied spaces.
• Portable and Mobile UV Sterilizers MRS33-8 and MRS45-12 mobile room sterilizers, RMT high-volume portable HEPA+UV air cleaners, AAW Handheld UVC Wand (Blade 2), and the Aura Air smart air purifier for surface, room and mobile air disinfection.
• Liquid Sugar and Food-Grade UV Disinfection Systems Sanitary, CIP-compatible in-line UV systems (IL-LS, IL-EXP) for chemical-free microbial control of liquid sugar, syrups, fruit juices and other food/beverage process fluids, including explosion-proof models for hazardous environments.
• UV Liquid Tank Conditioners LTC, BT, SC-4AB and TTG immersion UV systems with HEPA filtration and germicidal UV lamps to prevent biofilm and microbial growth in liquid storage tank headspaces for industrial, agricultural and food systems.
• UV Water Disinfection Systems (Reseller) Reseller of Viqua/Trojan UV water systems (VH200, D4, VP950, UV Max Pro 10/20/30/50), Siemens Sunburst SB/SB-DOH/SBW, Hallett, Upstream and Cactus systems for residential, commercial, industrial and municipal water disinfection.
• American-Lights UV Air Cleaner UL-listed in-duct residential and light commercial UV air cleaner that reduces DNA-based airborne contaminants including bacteria, viruses, mold and spores; multi-volt (120/240/277V, 50/60Hz) operation.
• Sporicidin Disinfectant Product Line EPA-registered, FDA 510(k) cleared Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution (55-gallon drums, gallons, 32 oz pump spray), Disinfectant Towelettes/Wipes, Enzyme Mold Stain Cleaner, Mold & Mildew Stain Remover (MRC-101), and Microbial Test Kit for hospital, commercial and residential disinfection.
• AAW Electric Fogger 2600 (Flex-A-Lite) 1.5-gallon ULV cold fogger for applying disinfectants, deodorizers, insecticides and duct-coating chemicals across commercial and residential remediation applications.
• Custom-Engineered UV System Design Services Bespoke design of UV systems where standard product lines do not fit the application, with in-house applications engineers analyzing all variables affecting UV dose to meet exact customer specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides air 99.99% free of dust and microorganisms in liquid storage tank headspace (LTC and SC-4AB systems)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record.

• Siemens Water Technologies (Sunburst Series)OEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAmerican Air & Water distributes the Sunburst™ Series UV water disinfection systems manufactured by Siemens Water Technologies. The SB series offers UV water purifiers for residential and commercial applications (1-50GPM), with SB-DOH variants meeting health agency requirements, and SBW variants with manual quartz wiping mechanisms. Siemens products complement AAW's proprietary UV offerings.
• Viqua (Trojan UV)Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican Air & Water is a distributor of Viqua (formerly Trojan UV) UV water systems including the UV Max Pro Series (NSF/ANSI Standard 55 Class A certified), Pro 30, D4, VH200 (9GPM), VP950 (46GPM), and Explosion-Proof UV systems. Viqua products are tested and certified by NSF International for disinfection performance.
• Hallett, Upstream, and Cactus (UV Systems)Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican Air & Water offers Hallett®, Upstream®, and Cactus UV Systems for water and wastewater disinfection. Contact is via sales email to obtain these third-party UV system offerings.
• International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA)Strategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Air & Water is a member of the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA), which developed the germicidal UV definitions and terminology that AAW uses. AAW intends to contribute for further development and establishment of uniformed UV terminology and definitions.
• Marriott Vacation Club InternationalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAAW implemented a test project at Marriott Vacation Club International's east region corporate office involving Sporicidin® Disinfectant application (fogging air handlers, coils, ducts) and UVC light installation on coils. The implementation was led by AAW representative Keith Hubbard, who demonstrated extensive product knowledge. The project achieved improved indoor air quality and associate symptom reduction.
• Underwriter Laboratories (UL)Technology or IntegrationUnderwriter Laboratories (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. The American-Lights® UV air cleaner is tested and certified by UL for multi-volt applications at 120/240/277V, 50/60Hz in the USA and Canada under file number E42012. UL is not affiliated with American Air & Water and does not endorse the website.
• NSF InternationalTechnology or IntegrationNSF International tests and certifies Viqua UV Max Pro ultraviolet water systems against NSF/ANSI Standard 55, Class A for disinfection performance. The certified UV systems deliver a 40mJ/cm² UV dose at the alarm set-point as dictated by the standard, with 4-log reduction (99.99%) of bacteria, virus, and protozoan cysts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation: Long-established US manufacturer of germicidal UV equipment for air, water, and surface disinfection across residential, commercial, and industrial markets — directly comparable to American Air & Water in product breadth, customer segments, and company size/scale.
• Steril-Aire: US-based manufacturer of UVC germicidal solutions specifically engineered for HVAC cooling coils, air handling units, and indoor air quality — overlaps directly with AAW's CC, CK, DC, NC, and PEK product lines and the GSA P-100 specification segment.
• UltraViolet Devices (UVDI): US manufacturer of UV germicidal products for HVAC, healthcare surface disinfection, and water treatment, with comparable indoor-air-quality focus to AAW's HVAC line and similar engineered-solutions go-to-market.

Emerging players

• AquiSense Technologies: US-based UV-LED water and surface disinfection specialist — competes with AAW in the same end-use applications (residential/commercial/industrial water, healthcare) using UV-C LED technology rather than mercury lamps, representing both a peer and a disruptive technology vector.
• XENEX Disinfection Services: US-based manufacturer of pulsed xenon UV room-disinfection robots for healthcare facilities. Competes with AAW's MRS mobile room sterilizers in the healthcare UV decontamination niche and represents a well-capitalized, sensor/IoT-enabled competitive threat.

Broad incumbents

• Xylem (Trojan UV / Viqua): Global water technology major that owns the Viqua/Trojan UV water disinfection brand currently distributed by AAW. Xylem is both a critical supplier/partner to AAW and a broader incumbent competitor across municipal, commercial, and residential UV water systems.
• Halma plc: UK-listed safety/environmental technology group owning multiple UV disinfection brands (Hanovia, Aquionics, others). Competes broadly with AAW across UV water and air disinfection for industrial, municipal, and healthcare customers with significantly larger resources and global reach.

Regional players

• Light Progress: Italian manufacturer of germicidal UV systems for air, water, and surface disinfection across residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Highly comparable product mix to AAW but primarily serves European markets rather than competing head-to-head in the US.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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