Akeron

What Akeron does

AKERON is a French brand of electronic swimming pool water treatment equipment, designed and manufactured by CORELEC in the Toulouse area (Haute-Garonne) and operating as a subsidiary brand of BIO-UV Group following the 2021 merger. The product portfolio covers three integrated families: salt electrolysers (AKERON SALT — RX CONNECT, DUO+, and standard variants) for automated chlorine generation, heat pumps (AKERON HEAT — Full Inverter for residential pools up to 155 m³, HEAT MAX Full Inverter for collective pools, and Mini On/Off for small pools) for energy-efficient water heating, and pH/Redox regulators (AKERON REGUL — Micro pH, Redox, and 4RX) for automated water balance.

The underlying technology is centered on pool-specific power electronics and electrochemistry rather than AI/ML. Differentiating technical features include a True Full Inverter with step-by-step electronic management for heat pumps (claimed up to 35% energy savings versus ON/OFF), self-cleaning electrolysis cells via reverse polarity, a wide operating salt concentration range of 1.5–35 g/L, COP up to 16 at standard test conditions, R32 refrigerant, and Wi-Fi connectivity on premium units. Products are made in France with most specialized components sourced from local industrial partners.

The business model is B2B distribution: AKERON sells exclusively through a network of professional pool distributors across France, dispatching orders within 24/48 hours, with no direct-to-consumer channel. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (electrolysers, heat pumps, pH regulators) plus professional services and spare parts, including OEM/private-label manufacturing under distributor and purchasing-group brands. The customer base comprises professional pool contractors and installers who serve private residential pool owners (primary) and collective/commercial pool operators (secondary). The company employs approximately 30 people, serves 2,000+ clients, and has installed 15,000+ electrolysers historically; the AKERON Tour training program (2022 and 2023/2024 editions) shows active investment in channel enablement.

Name

Akeron

Legal name

BIO-UV Group

Website

https://akeron.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AKERON is a French brand (CORELEC, BIO-UV Group subsidiary) that designs and manufactures electronic swimming pool water treatment systems — salt electrolysers, Full Inverter heat pumps, and pH/Redox regulators — sold exclusively through a professional distributor network to pool contractors and installers across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Swimming Pool Equipment

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAIALAF

Saltwater System Service (Salt Cells & Chlorinators)

Home & Personal Services/Landscaping, Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance/Pool & Spa Cleaning and Maintenance

SECONDARYHSAIALAB

Water Testing & Chemical Balancing

Home & Personal Services/Landscaping, Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance/Pool & Spa Cleaning and Maintenance

SECONDARYHSAIALAJ

Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers)

Home & Personal Services/Landscaping, Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance/Pool & Spa Cleaning and Maintenance

Keywords

• Salt electrolysis systems
• Pool heat pumps
• PH regulators
• Swimming pool equipment
• Pool water treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Seysses

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Electrolysers, Heat Pumps, pH Regulators): AKERON designs, manufactures, and distributes a complete range of electronic solutions for treating, regulating, and heating pool water. Revenue is generated through the sale of physical products including salt electrolysers (AKERON SALT, SALT DUO+, SALT RX CONNECT), heat pumps (AKERON HEAT, HEAT MAX, Mini), and pH regulators (REGUL Micro pH, REGUL Redox, REGUL 4RX). Products are sold exclusively through professional distributor networks. The company also offers custom/OEM manufacturing under clients' own brands.
2. Professional Services and Spare Parts: CORELEC provides after-sales service, technical support, and spare parts through its distributor network and partner L'Atelier de l'électrolyse. Spare parts for all equipment are available through the distribution network, and rehabilitation services for water treatment equipment are offered.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AKERON designs, manufactures, and distributes electronic solutions for treating, regulating, and heating swimming pool water. Its product portfolio includes salt electrolysers for automated chlorine generation (AKERON SALT RX CONNECT, SALT DUO+, SALT ONLY), Full Inverter heat pumps for pool water heating (AKERON HEAT, HEAT MAX, Mini), and pH/Redox regulators (REGUL MICRO pH, REGUL Redox, REGUL 4RX). Products are made in France and sold exclusively through a professional distributor network.

Product overview

Akeron is a brand owned by CORELEC (now part of BIO-UV Group), designing, manufacturing, and distributing electronic solutions for swimming pool water treatment, regulation, and heating. The product portfolio consists of three integrated product lines: (1) AKERON HEAT — Full Inverter heat pumps (standard, MAX for collective pools, and Mini for small pools) providing silent, energy-efficient pool heating with Wi-Fi control; (2) AKERON SALT — salt electrolyzers for automated chlorine production, available in multiple variants including SALT RX CONNECT (connected), SALT DUO+ (with integrated pH regulation), and SALT ONLY (standard), operating across low and high salinity ranges; and (3) AKERON REGUL — pH and Redox regulators (Micro pH, Regul Redox, Regul 4RX) that automatically maintain water balance, complementing the electrolyzers. Additional products include Calycia. All products are designed and manufactured in France (Toulouse area) with a network of professional distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AKERON HEAT: Full Inverter heat pump product line for swimming pools, including AKERON HEAT (for private pools up to 155 m³), AKERON HEAT MAX Full Inverter (for collective pools), and AKERON Mini (On/Off for small pools up to 25 m³).
• AKERON SALT
• AKERON REGUL

Products and services

• AKERON HEAT (Full Inverter Heat Pump) Full Inverter heat pump for swimming pool water heating, designed for private residential pools up to 155 m³. Features Full Inverter step-by-step electronic management, up to 35% energy savings versus ON/OFF, ultra-silent operation, Wi-Fi remote control, aluminum body, R32 refrigerant, and operation down to -15°C.
• AKERON SALT RX CONNECT Connected salt electrolyser with advanced features for automated chlorine production, combining salt electrolysis with Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring and control.
• AKERON SALT DUO+ Salt electrolyser with integrated pH regulation, providing a combined pH and electrolysis device for automated maintenance of chlorine levels and pH balance.
• AKERON SALT ONLY Standard salt electrolyser for pool water treatment using electrolysis, available in low and high salinity versions, providing automated chlorine generation.
• AKERON HEAT MAX Full Inverter Full Inverter heat pump designed for collective (commercial/institutional) swimming pools, offering higher-capacity heating than the standard HEAT range.
• AKERON HEAT Mini On/Off heat pump for small swimming pools up to 25 m³, offering an entry-level heating solution with compact design.
• REGUL MICRO pH Compact pH regulator that automatically monitors and adjusts pool water pH levels, designed as a complement to salt electrolysers for complete automated water treatment.
• AKERON Regul Redox Redox regulator for pool water, maintaining optimal oxidation-reduction potential to ensure proper chlorine disinfection levels.
• AKERON Regul 4RX Advanced multi-parameter regulator (4RX) offering combined Redox and pH regulation for comprehensive automated pool water balance management.
• Calycia Water treatment device for pool chlorination, part of the AKERON product ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 35% energy savings compared to ON/OFF heat pumps through Full Inverter technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BIO-UV GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, CORELEC merged with BIO-UV Group, a specialist in water treatment and disinfection systems, to offer individuals combined treatment solutions leveraging the best of technologies including UV, Ozone, and electrolysis. AKERON operates as a brand under the BIO-UV Group umbrella. The parent company is listed as a Société Anonyme with capital of €10,346,993 (as of October 2020), SIRET 52762605500026, headquartered at 850 Avenue Louis Médard, 34400 Lunel, France.
• FPP (Fédération des Professionnels de la Piscine)minorOthersFPP is listed as a partner on the AKERON website. FPP is the French federation of swimming pool professionals.
• L'Atelier de l'électrolyseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for spare parts supply and rehabilitation services for water treatment equipment. Spare parts for all CORELEC equipment are available from this partner, which can also provide rehabilitation services for water treatment equipment.
• 1001ElectrodesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferenced as a related brand/channel on the AKERON website navigation, offering electrode products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hayward Holdings: US-based global manufacturer of pool equipment including salt chlorination systems and heat pumps. Sells into the French and broader European market through professional dealers, directly competing with AKERON SALT and AKERON HEAT product lines.
• BWT Pool Products: European water treatment specialist (BWT Group) with pool-specific products including salt electrolysis and dosing systems. Overlaps with AKERON's chemical-free treatment positioning in French and broader European markets.
• Waterco: Australia-headquartered pool equipment and water treatment manufacturer with European operations, offering salt chlorinators, pumps, filters, and heat pumps. Competes with AKERON in pool water treatment across European distribution networks.
• Fluidra (Zodiac Pool Care): Spanish-listed global pool equipment leader with a broad portfolio including salt chlorinators, heat pumps, pumps, and filters. Competes head-to-head with AKERON across the French pool professional channel and has the scale to outpace AKERON in R&D and distribution.
• Pentair: Global water treatment and pool equipment company offering IntelliChlor salt chlorinators and heat pumps. Overlaps with AKERON in residential pool water treatment and competes in the same European professional distribution channels.

Regional players

• Maytronics: Israeli pool equipment company best known for robotic cleaners but also active in broader pool water treatment. Competes with AKERON in European pool channels with a different primary product focus but overlapping customer base.

Emerging players

• Ocedis: French specialist in pool water treatment chemicals and dosing equipment, including pH/Redox regulation products. Competes with AKERON REGUL in the French professional pool channel and shares the same distributor ecosystem.

Direct peers

• CCEI: French pool equipment manufacturer specializing in electronic pool water treatment and control, headquartered in southern France. Closely comparable to AKERON in product category (salt electrolysis, pH/Redox regulation) and target customer base (French pool professionals).
• Poolstar / Poolex: French pool equipment company focused on heat pumps and water treatment, distributed through the same French professional pool channel. Directly competes with AKERON HEAT in residential and small commercial pool heating.
• AstralPool (Fluidra brand): Fluidra-owned European pool equipment brand offering salt chlorinators, heat pumps, and full pool treatment systems. Sold through the same French and European professional pool dealer network as AKERON, with overlapping product portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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