Imbrium Systems
Imbrium Systems is a privately held Canadian stormwater-treatment technology company that designs and licenses engineered oil grit separators, hydrodynamic separators, membrane filtration systems, and bioretention solutions — including the Stormceptor, Jellyfish Filter, SciClone, and Filterra product lines — through an exclusive regional licensed-manufacturer network serving municipalities, real estate developers, and industrial end users across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersLinthicum Heights, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Imbrium Systems does
Imbrium Systems is a privately held Canadian-domiciled stormwater treatment technology company, founded in 1991 and operating through a Canadian parent (Imbrium Systems Inc.) and a US subsidiary (Imbrium Systems LLC) headquartered in West Chester, Ohio. The company designs and licenses engineered stormwater treatment solutions rather than manufacturing them directly, monetizing through regional licensing royalties paid by an exclusive network of concrete and infrastructure manufacturers and through engineering-design support to specifying engineers and municipalities.
The product portfolio centers on the Stormceptor family of oil grit separators / hydrodynamic separators (including Stormceptor EF/EFO, Stormceptor Systems, and the modular Stormceptor MAX), the Jellyfish Filter (a membrane filtration system capturing particles down to 2 microns), the SciClone Separator (sediment/trash/hydrocarbon capture with internal bypass), and the Filterra engineered bioretention system (95% smaller footprint than traditional bioretention). All major product lines are verified under the ISO 14034 Environmental Technology Verification protocol, and select products carry NJDEP and WA TAPE certifications. The company supports engineering specification through PCSWMM for Stormceptor (proprietary sizing software) and design worksheets, and pairs products in treatment-train configurations (Stormceptor pretreatment with Jellyfish polishing) for higher-end applications.
Imbrium's customer base spans municipal governments (cities of Markham, Calgary, Richmond Hill, Vancouver), commercial real estate developers (Bosa Properties, QuadReal / Westbank, Salt Construction, New Chelsea Society), retail and industrial end users (Costco, Sobeys, Iberdrola, Rio Tinto, Canexus, Prince Rupert Port Authority, Federal Marine Terminals), and engineering firms (Stantec, MMM Group, H.Y. Engineering, Golder Associates). The go-to-market is engineering-led and specification-driven: PCSWMM and case-study content are used to get products into project designs early, with regional licensees (Langley Concrete Group in BC, Forterra in Ontario, Strescon in Atlantic Canada, Lecuyer in Quebec, Hanson Pipe & Precast, Conteches in the US) handling localized manufacturing, logistics, and sales representation. Headcount is reported as 1-10, consistent with an asset-light IP-and-licensing operating model. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.
Imbrium Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Imbrium Systems
- Legal name
- Imbrium Systems Inc. & Imbrium Systems LLC
- Website
- https://imbriumsystems.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Imbrium Systems is a privately held Canadian stormwater-treatment technology company that designs and licenses engineered oil grit separators, hydrodynamic separators, membrane filtration systems, and bioretention solutions — including the Stormceptor, Jellyfish Filter, SciClone, and Filterra product lines — through an exclusive regional licensed-manufacturer network serving municipalities, real estate developers, and industrial end users across North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Imbrium Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Stormwater Treatment Infrastructure
- akta.pro primary industry
- Stormwater Quality Treatment & BMPs (Hydrodynamic Separators, Filters, Oil-Grit) (EUANAEAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Real-Time Monitoring & Smart Stormwater (Sensors, SCADA/IoT, RTC) (EUANAEAK), Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), Stormwater & Drainage Infrastructure Construction (Sewer, Detention, Outfalls) (IMAFAGAF)
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Where Imbrium Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Linthicum Heights
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Imbrium Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others
Revenue model
- Licensed Manufacturing and Product Sales: Imbrium licenses its proprietary stormwater treatment technologies (Stormceptor, Jellyfish, Filterra, SciClone) to regional manufacturers who produce and sell the products. The company generates revenue through licensing royalties and engineering support services. Products are sold through a network of licensees and direct local representatives.
- Engineering Design and Technical Services: Imbrium provides engineering design support, product sizing tools (PCSWMM), and technical assistance to engineers, municipalities, and developers. The company also offers 'Lunch & Learn' presentations as a demand-generation and consultative engagement tool.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Imbrium Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Imbrium Systems designs, develops, and licenses engineered stormwater treatment technologies including the Stormceptor family of oil grit separators (OGS) and hydrodynamic separators, the Jellyfish Filter membrane filtration system, the SciClone separator, and the Filterra engineered bioretention system. Products are manufactured and sold through a network of licensed regional manufacturers and local sales representatives across North America, with engineering support, sizing tools (PCSWMM), and design worksheets provided to engineers and specifiers. The company also provides engineering design and technical services to assist municipalities, developers, and industrial customers with stormwater compliance and treatment train design.
Product overview
Imbrium Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of engineered stormwater treatment solutions. The core product lines include the Stormceptor family (Stormceptor EF/EFO, Stormceptor Systems, and Stormceptor MAX) which are oil grit separators and hydrodynamic separators for sediment, oil, and pollutant removal; the JellyFish Filter for advanced membrane-based filtration; the SciClone Separator for sediment and hydrocarbon capture; and Filterra as a compact bioretention system. These products work both independently and in combination (treatment train approach) to address various stormwater quality requirements. The Stormceptor products serve as pretreatment units while JellyFish Filter provides fine membrane filtration for enhanced pollutant removal. All products have been third-party tested and verified in accordance with the ISO 14034 Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) protocol.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Stormceptor EF / EFO
Quantifiable outcome
- 98% total sediment load reduction verified over 25 storm events (Jellyfish Filter, Lake Tahoe)
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use Imbrium Systems
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Imbrium Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
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Feature6 records
Imbrium Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Ontario Ministry of the Environment (Showcasing Water Innovation Program)coreAwarded a $1 million grant through the Showcasing Water Innovation program to the Town of Richmond Hill for the Rumble Pond project. Funded projects exploring innovative and cost-effective solutions for managing and protecting water resources.
- Langley Concrete GroupcoreLicensed manufacturer and supplier of Jellyfish Filter products in British Columbia. Collaborates with Imbrium on project design and installation for BC projects including Oakridge Mall redevelopment, W1 Marine Gardens, and affordable housing developments.
- Strescon LimitedcoreLicensed manufacturer of Stormceptor STC products in Atlantic Canada. Manufactured and supplied the Stormceptor STC 750 for Hillside Baptist Church project in Moncton, NB, and the largest Stormceptor ever installed in Atlantic Canada (STC 14000) for Costco Fredericton.
- ForterracoreLicensed and manufactured Stormceptor in Ontario. Supplied five Stormceptor STC units for the Main Street Markham South reconstruction project.
- LecuyercoreLicensed manufacturer and supplier of Stormceptor STC and Jellyfish Filter products in Quebec. Supplied Stormceptor STC 14000 pre-treating Jellyfish Filter JF12 for Quartier Greenwich Sotramont development in Pointe-Claire, Quebec.
- Hanson Pipe & PrecastcoreLicensed manufacturer of Stormceptor and Jellyfish Filter products. Partnered with Imbrium and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) on the $1M Rumble Pond adaptive stormwater infrastructure project in Richmond Hill, Ontario, funded by Ontario Ministry of the Environment.
- Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)coreStrategic partner in the Rumble Pond adaptive stormwater infrastructure project. Collaborated with Imbrium Systems and Hanson Pipe & Precast to showcase stormwater treatment technologies and practices within the $1M grant-funded project.
- MMM GroupminorEngineering firm that specified and designed the Stormceptor system for the Main Street Markham South reconstruction project, using PCSWMM for Stormceptor to properly select and size each unit based on five drainage areas.
- H.Y. EngineeringminorEngineering firm that sought stormwater quality treatment solutions for the Oakridge Mall redevelopment project in Vancouver. Partnered with Langley Concrete Group and Imbrium Systems to meet City of Vancouver water quality requirements.
- StantecminorEngineering firm that chose to implement a Stormceptor followed by Jellyfish Filter treatment train design for the Quartier Greenwich Sotramont high-density residential development in Pointe-Claire, Quebec.
- QuadReal Property Group / Westbank Projects CorporationminorRedevelopment partners for the $5B+ Oakridge Mall redevelopment in Vancouver. Working with Imbrium and Langley Concrete Group on stormwater treatment design for one of Vancouver's largest developments.
- ContechesminorConteches.com hosts the US PCSWMM for Stormceptor design tool, serving as a related platform for US-based users of Imbrium's Stormceptor products.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Imbrium Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ACO Drain: Manufactures drainage and stormwater treatment products including oil-water separators, filtration systems, and trench drains. Comparable product line addressing commercial and municipal stormwater quality requirements.
- Cultec: Manufacturer of stormwater management products including chambers, filtration systems, and treatment units. Competes in the same municipal and commercial stormwater treatment space as Imbrium, with comparable focus on engineered, certified treatment solutions.
- Hydro International: Designs and manufactures stormwater treatment and wastewater screening technologies including hydrodynamic separators, filtration systems, and treatment trains. Directly comparable product portfolio targeting municipal and industrial stormwater applications.
- Jensen Precast: Manufactures precast concrete products including stormwater treatment, oil-water separators, and bioretention systems. Directly comparable product line targeting municipal and commercial stormwater quality requirements.
- Forterra: Manufacturer of concrete and drainage products including Stormceptor units under license from Imbrium in Ontario. Serves as both a licensee and a competitor in the broader stormwater and drainage infrastructure market.
- Contech Engineered Solutions: Major manufacturer of stormwater treatment, drainage, and civil engineering solutions including hydrodynamic separators and filtration systems. Direct overlap with Imbrium's Stormceptor and Jellyfish Filter product lines, and notably a licensee of Imbrium's PCSWMM design tool, making it both competitor and channel partner.
Broad incumbents
- Xylem: Global water technology company offering pumps, treatment, and smart water infrastructure solutions including stormwater management. Broader portfolio with significant resources targeting utility and municipal customers alongside Imbrium's markets.
- Oldcastle Infrastructure (CRH): Division of CRH providing stormwater management, water, sanitary, and utility infrastructure products. Directly competes with Imbrium's licensee-manufactured precast treatment products, with deeper resources and broader geographic reach.
- Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): Leading manufacturer of water management solutions including stormwater collection, detention, and treatment products serving municipal, commercial, and infrastructure markets. Broader portfolio than Imbrium, but overlapping presence in stormwater quality treatment.
Emerging players
- BioClean Engineering: Specializes in modular stormwater treatment systems including hydrodynamic separators, filtration systems, and bioretention for municipal and industrial applications. Comparable focus on compact, certified stormwater treatment technologies.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Imbrium Systems social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Imbrium Systems financial estimates
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Imbrium Systems leadership team
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Imbrium Systems funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Imbrium Systems M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Imbrium Systems
What does Imbrium Systems do?
Imbrium Systems designs, develops, and licenses engineered stormwater treatment technologies including the Stormceptor family of oil grit separators (OGS) and hydrodynamic separators, the Jellyfish Filter membrane filtration system, the SciClone separator, and the Filterra engineered bioretention system. Products are manufactured and sold through a network of licensed regional manufacturers and local sales representatives across North America, with engineering support, sizing tools (PCSWMM), and design worksheets provided to engineers and specifiers. The company also provides engineering design and technical services to assist municipalities, developers, and industrial customers with stormwater compliance and treatment train design.
Is Imbrium Systems a public or private company?
Imbrium Systems is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Imbrium Systems founded?
Imbrium Systems was founded in 1991. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Imbrium Systems based?
Imbrium Systems is headquartered in Linthicum Heights, United States, in the North America region.
How does Imbrium Systems make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Licensed Manufacturing and Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are engineering Design and Technical Services.
Who are Imbrium Systems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ACO Drain, Cultec, Hydro International, Jensen Precast, Forterra and Contech Engineered Solutions. Broad incumbents are Xylem, Oldcastle Infrastructure (CRH) and Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS). BioClean Engineering is listed as an emerging player.
Does Imbrium Systems have an API?
No public API is recorded for Imbrium Systems.
What industry is Imbrium Systems in?
Imbrium Systems's product category is Stormwater Treatment Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANAEAF, Stormwater Quality Treatment & BMPs (Hydrodynamic Separators, Filters, Oil-Grit), with a secondary code of EUANAEAK, Real-Time Monitoring & Smart Stormwater (Sensors, SCADA/IoT, RTC).