What Airvac does

Airvac designs, manufactures, and services vacuum sewer collection systems that transport wastewater using negative pressure through small-diameter, shallow-trenched pipes with a patented sawtooth profile. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in a 40-acre, 100,000+ sq ft campus in Rochester, Indiana, the company is a brand subsidiary of the Germany-based Aqseptence Group (a global filtration and water-technology conglomerate with ~1,500 employees) and complements its US operations with Airvac Roediger Vacuum GmbH in Hanau and regional sales/service offices in Australia, Brazil, and Florida. Its product portfolio spans vacuum stations (custom-engineered or prefabricated), 3-inch (78mm) vacuum valves, Hybrid PE valve pits, vacuum pump modulation controllers, UL-certified control panels with the Interactive eCabinet HMI, S.M.A.R.T. wireless monitoring with predictive-maintenance telemetry, diaphragm sump breathers, and solar light monitors.

Airvac serves five principal markets: municipal/outdoor sewer projects (its primary segment, addressing municipalities dealing with high water tables, flat terrain, or septic-to-sewer conversions), residential real estate developers (one vacuum station serving 2,000+ homes), industrial facilities (chemical, manufacturing), railway operators (train servicing at European and Asian rail depots, including ICE 4 high-speed maintenance facilities), and hybrid Gravity Interface System (GIS) deployments for sites with pretreatment, remote access, or correctional/arctic requirements. The installed base spans 30+ US states and 38 countries, with reference projects ranging from 9,000-connection Florida systems to a 40+ year operational plant in Louisiana. Nine patents registered between 1979 and 2024 (Sawtooth Profile, 3-inch Valve, Electric Air Admission Controller, Sump Vented Valve, Sump Breather, HP Controller, S.M.A.R.T. Wireless Monitoring, Pressure Activated Sump Breather, and Vacuum Pump Modulation) form the IP backbone.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) hardware sales of vacuum sewer systems and prefab components; (2) professional services covering planning, system layout, engineering, and construction support; and (3) managed services including O&M agreements, preventive maintenance, system site surveys, operator schools (with CEUs), and aftermarket parts via the Airvac customer portal. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with regional representatives, supported by free system layout/estimation, educational webinars, case-study content on YouTube/LinkedIn, and a tiered distribution model leveraging parent-company infrastructure for global reach. Pricing is project-bid and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Airvac

Legal name

Airvac, Inc.

Website

https://airvac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airvac, a 1969-founded subsidiary of Aqseptence Group, designs and manufactures vacuum sewer collection systems, valves, and monitoring equipment serving municipalities, residential developers, industrial sites, and railway operators across 30+ US states and 38 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacuum Sewer Systems and Wastewater Collection Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressurized Sewer Systems (Force Mains) (EUANACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD), Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

Keywords

• Vacuum sewer systems
• Wastewater collection technology
• Municipal infrastructure
• Negative pressure sewer
• Wastewater conveyance

Headquarters

HQ city

Indiana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Sewer Systems and Components: Sale of vacuum sewer collection systems including vacuum stations, valve pits, vacuum valves, controllers, and monitoring equipment. Systems are custom-engineered and prefabricated to suit different project specifications.
2. Planning, Design and Construction Services: Comprehensive support for engineers with detailed specifications and standard designs, system layout and design, budget estimates, and field services during construction.
3. Engineering and Manufacturing: Quality-focused engineering and manufacturing of vacuum system components with ISO-9001:2015 certification and UL-certified control panels.
4. Proactive Solutions and Technical Services: O&M services, service program management, customized service and preventative maintenance agreements, system site surveys, comprehensive system evaluations, on-site training, and operator schools. CEUs available in qualifying states.
5. Railway Solutions: Complete train servicing systems for freshwater supply and wastewater disposal, including vacuum stations, supply and disposal modules, cleaning cabinets, and extraction equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Airvac designs, engineers, and manufactures vacuum sewer collection systems that transport wastewater using negative pressure through small-diameter pipes laid in shallow trenches with a patented sawtooth profile. The company provides complete vacuum stations, vacuum valves, control panels, valve pits, and wireless monitoring technology, along with planning, design, construction, and ongoing maintenance services for municipal, residential, industrial, and railway applications worldwide.

Product overview

Airvac offers a comprehensive vacuum sewer technology portfolio built around its core vacuum sewer collection system. The system consists of Vacuum Stations (available as custom-engineered or prefabricated buildings) at its heart, connected to a network of small-diameter pipes and Valve Pits containing Hybrid PE Valve Pits and 3" (78mm) Vacuum Valves. Supporting components include Vacuum Pump Modulation for energy efficiency, Control Panels with Interactive eCabinet for real-time monitoring, Model 3 Diaphragm Sump Breathers for system protection, Solar Light Monitors for visual alerts, and Wireless Monitoring with S.M.A.R.T. Technology for AI-driven proactive management. Airvac also offers specialized Railway Solutions for train servicing and the Gravity Interface System (GIS) as a hybrid alternative. The company operates from a 40-acre site in Rochester, Indiana with over 100,000 square feet for administration, engineering, fabrication, and production, and maintains global operations through its parent company Aqseptence Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SMART Technology: Strategic Monitoring for Advanced Remote Transfer - wireless monitoring system with AI-driven optimization for vacuum sewer systems
• Gravity Interface System (GIS)

Quantifiable outcome

• Vacuum pump modulation reduces power usage by up to 35%, with energy savings covering capital cost within 18 months.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• CSi (Certification Solutions International)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024CSi provides product certification services for Airvac's 3-inch vacuum valve to AS 4310:2024 standards. The certification includes annual surveillance and is recognized under Australian NCC compliance. CSi issues Certificate of Conformity and Product Compliance Schedule for full traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Aqseptence GroupflagshipOthersAirvac is a brand under Aqseptence Group, a global company founded in 1652 specializing in filtration, separation, and water technology. Aqseptence Group has approximately 1,500 employees worldwide across 14 business units and 23 fully integrated locations. Airvac's German operations are conducted through Roediger Vacuum GmbH.
• Roediger Vacuum GmbHcoreOthersRoediger Vacuum GmbH in Hanau, Germany handles manufacturing and system integration for international projects in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. This facility ensures compliance with European manufacturing standards and supports local partners when required for international railway projects.
• Merrimac Valley Planning CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerald Whitten of Merrimac Valley Planning Commission worked with Airvac to develop a mobile device application for Plum Island's smart sewer system, integrating GIS technology with satellite imaging for precise system component location tracking.
• LinkedInminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAirvac maintains an active LinkedIn company page for brand building and industry networking, connecting with municipal decision-makers, engineers, and industry professionals.
• YouTubeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAirvac operates a YouTube channel featuring case study videos, product demonstrations, educational content including 'Vac Facts' episodes, and 'How It Works' videos for customer education and lead generation.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: Xylem is a global water technology leader providing pumps, treatment, and metering across municipal and industrial water applications. While not a vacuum-sewer specialist, it competes broadly with Airvac for municipal wastewater infrastructure budgets and adjacent pumping/control equipment sales.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water Technologies designs and manufactures water treatment, flow control, and plumbing products for residential, commercial, and institutional markets. While primarily plumbing-side, it competes for municipal and developer water/wastewater infrastructure specifications and adjacent budgets.
• Flowserve: Flowserve is a leading U.S. manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and flow control automation for water, wastewater, and industrial markets. It competes with Airvac in supplying pumping and valve components to municipal sewer and industrial wastewater projects.
• Pentair: Pentair is a global water treatment and flow technology company with a broad portfolio in residential, commercial, and industrial water systems. While focused on filtration and treatment rather than vacuum sewer collection, it competes for municipal water-infrastructure capital budgets.
• ITT Inc. ITT Inc. operates a major industrial process and motion technologies business with a strong pumps portfolio serving water, wastewater, and industrial customers. Its pumps, valves, and controls compete with Airvac's vacuum pumping and control systems in municipal and industrial applications.
• Sulzer: Sulzer is a Swiss-headquartered industrial manufacturer of pumps, mixers, and separation equipment serving water, wastewater, and industrial markets. Its broad pump and compressor portfolio overlaps with Airvac's vacuum-pumping components in municipal and industrial applications.

Direct peers

• ISEKI Vacuum Engineering: ISEKI Vacuum Engineering is a Japan-based direct competitor specializing in vacuum sewer systems and vacuum pumping equipment. It serves municipal and industrial wastewater collection customers across Asia, particularly Japan, with technology directly comparable to Airvac's negative-pressure sewer offerings.
• EVAC Oy (formerly Evac Group): EVAC is a Finland-based vacuum collection system provider for building and municipal wastewater applications. It is a direct technology peer to Airvac in the vacuum sewer and vacuum drainage category, serving marine, building, and infrastructure customers in Europe and globally.
• Flovac: Flovac is a direct competitor in vacuum sewer collection systems, headquartered in Australia with global installations. Competes head-to-head with Airvac in municipal and residential markets, especially in Oceania, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia, offering a comparable negative-pressure sewer technology.

Emerging players

• Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG: Vogelsang is a German manufacturer of pumping, spreading, and separation technology with growing presence in municipal and industrial wastewater applications. It is an emerging player whose rotary-lobe and progressing-cavity pumps partially overlap with Airvac's industrial vacuum conveyance use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAQ9ZIqTiFKjGjXFWU_20ew
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airvac-vacuum-technology
• Facebookfacebook.com/AirvacVacuumTechnologySystems

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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