What Hexis does

Hexis Científica Ltda. is a Brazilian distributor and technical service provider of laboratory, process, and environmental analytical instrumentation, headquartered in Jundiaí, São Paulo. Founded in 1994 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Veralto Corporation, the company holds exclusive distribution rights in Brazil for Hach — a global water analysis brand with more than 80 years of history — and additionally distributes OTT-Hydromet, Trojan UV, Aquafine, McCrometer, Agilent, Neogen, Charm Sciences, and Thermo Scientific. Hexis describes itself as the largest company in Brazil's analytical instrumentation sector and serves a vertically diversified customer base spanning municipal water and wastewater sanitation, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, mining, chemical/petrochemical, and energy/power generation.

The company's core offering centers on Hach water quality instrumentation, including DR-series spectrophotometers, TL/TU-series turbidimeters, HQ-series electrochemical meters, AT/KF titrators, EZ Series online analyzers, the CL17sc chlorine analyzer, NH6000sc ammonia analyzer, QP1680 TOC/TN analyzer, SC4500 process controller, and the MS5100 multiparameter online analyzer. Technology stacks span spectrophotometry, turbidimetry, colorimetry, electrochemistry, titration, chemiluminescence, ISE, and voltammetry, with industrial integration via Modbus RS485, 4-20mA analog, Profinet, Profibus DP, and Ethernet IP.

Hexis generates revenue through four streams: equipment and instrument sales, consumables and reagents (including Hach TNTPLUS), technical services, calibration, and repair, and recurring service plans (Planos de Serviços). Distribution is direct via a centralized sales office and the MyHexis e-commerce portal, supported by a Jundiaí-based technical service center, a regulatory affairs department, and a SAC customer service line. In October 2025 the company divested the Qhemis brand to Qhantyc Science Solution, narrowing focus to its core distributed-brand portfolio.

Name

Hexis

Legal name

HEXIS CIENTÍFICA LTDA.

Website

https://hexis.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hexis Científica is a Brazilian distributor and service provider of laboratory, process, and environmental water quality instrumentation, operating as the exclusive Brazilian distributor of Hach and other Veralto brands, serving municipal sanitation, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, mining, chemical, and energy customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Quality Analytical Instrumentation

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Quality Monitoring (Surface Water, Stormwater, Drinking Water) (EUAHACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics) (EUANAJAB), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Water quality instrumentation
• Laboratory analytical instruments
• Online process analyzers
• Water treatment monitoring
• Environmental measurement systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Jundiaí

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Instrument Sales: Sale of analytical instruments including spectrophotometers, turbidimeters, electrochemical meters, online analyzers, and process instrumentation for water quality monitoring
2. Consumables and Reagents: Ongoing sales of reagents, standards, calibration solutions, replacement sensors and accessories for laboratory and process instruments
3. Technical Services and Maintenance: Maintenance, calibration, repair services and service plans for equipment. Technical support and field service provided at Jundiai/SP facility
4. Service Plans (Planos de Serviços): Extended warranty and service plans with different protection levels for instruments including preventive maintenance and priority technical support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hexis Científica supplies laboratory, process, and environmental instruments, reagents and online analytical systems for water quality measurement and monitoring in Brazil. As the exclusive Brazilian distributor of Hach and other Veralto-affiliated brands (OTT-Hydromet, Trojan UV, Aquafine, McCrometer), it also distributes Agilent, Neogen, Charm Sciences, and Thermo Scientific products. The portfolio covers spectrophotometers, turbidimeters, electrochemical meters, titrators, continuous online analyzers, UV treatment systems, reagents/consumables, and recurring service plans and integrated project solutions for water utilities, sanitation, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, mining, chemical/petrochemical and energy customers.

Product overview

Hexis Científica is a Brazilian distributor and service provider for laboratory, process, and environmental water analysis instrumentation. The company operates as the exclusive or authorized distributor for major international brands including Hach (the primary brand), OTT-Hydromet, Trojan UV, Aquafine, McCrometer, Agilent, Neogen, Charm Sciences, and Thermo Scientific. The core product portfolio centers on Hach water quality instrumentation including spectrophotometers (DR series), turbidimeters (TL/TU series), electrochemical meters (HQ series), titrators (AT/KF series), and online analyzers (EZ Series, CL17sc, NH6000sc, QP1680). The MS5100 represents a proprietary multiparameter analyzer offering. The offering also includes distributed brands for UV treatment, flow measurement, food safety testing, and general laboratory equipment. Services include maintenance plans, technical training, and integrated project solutions. The company serves industries including drinking water, wastewater treatment, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, mining, chemicals, and energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hach: Leading brand for water analysis instruments and chemical products, with over 80 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for water management.
• OTT-Hydromet
• Trojan UV
• Aquafine
• McCrometer
• Agilent
• Neogen Food Safety
• Charm
• Thermo Scientific

Products and services

• Hach DR Series Spectrophotometers (Espectrofotômetros Hach) Laboratory spectrophotometers (DR1900, DR3900, DR4900, DR6000) for quantitative determination of chemical parameters in water and wastewater, used by laboratory analysts in water utilities, environmental labs and industrial QA/QC.
• Hach Turbidimeters (Turbidímetros Hach) Turbidity measurement instruments including portable 2100Q and benchtop TL2300, TL2310, TL2350, TL2360, TU5200 models for drinking water, wastewater and industrial applications, used by water utilities and laboratories.
• Hach Portable Colorimeters (Colorímetros Hach) Portable colorimetric testing instruments for rapid field analysis of water quality parameters, used by field operators and laboratories for quick screening.
• Hach HQ Series Electrochemical Meters (Medidores Eletroquímicos Hach) Electrochemical meters (HQ1110, HQ2100, HQ2200, HQ4200, HQ4300, HQ440D) for measuring pH, ORP, conductivity, dissolved oxygen and multiparameter water quality in laboratory and field settings.
• Hach Titrators (Tituladores Hach) Automatic titration systems including AT1000 for general applications and KF1000 Karl Fischer for moisture analysis, targeting petrochemical, food and environmental laboratories.
• Hach EZ Series Online Analyzers (Analisadores Online Hach EZ Series) Continuous online analyzers for parameters including ATP, alkalinity, hardness, iron, manganese, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, volatile fatty acids, fluoride and heavy metals, using titrimetry, colorimetry, chemiluminescence, ISE and voltammetry technologies for water treatment plants and industrial processes.
• Hach CL17sc Online Chlorine Analyzer (Analisador de Cloro CL17sc) Online chlorine analyzer with EPA-approved DPD analysis for free or total chlorine measurements, designed for process optimization and regulatory compliance in water treatment.
• Hach NH6000sc Ammonia Analyzer (Analisador NH6000sc) Ammonia analyzer with reduced maintenance requirements and optional integrated FX6 filtration system for continuous monitoring of ammonia in water treatment applications.
• Hach QP1680 TOC/TN Analyzer (Analisador QP1680 TOC/TN) Benchtop analyzer for Total Organic Carbon (TOC) and Total Nitrogen (TN) measurement with sequencer options for wastewater treatment plants (ETARs) with large industrial discharges.
• Hach SC4500 Process Controller (Controlador SC4500) Process controller with remote data access capabilities for plant monitoring and control in water and wastewater treatment applications.
• MS5100 Multiparameter Online Analyzer (Analisador Multiparamétrico Online MS5100) Compact online multiparameter analyzer monitoring chlorine, chlorine dioxide, turbidity, pH, ORP, conductivity and temperature in a single device. Reagent-free operation with 6-month maintenance-free operation, automatic cleaning module, and Modbus RS485 plus 6-channel 4-20mA communication for drinking water networks.
• Hach Reagents and Consumables (Reagentes Hach, including TNTPLUS) Chemical reagents including TNTPLUS pre-packaged vial reagents, powder pillows, and standard/calibration solutions for water analysis across Hach spectrophotometers, colorimeters and online analyzers.
• OTT-Hydromet Hydrological and Meteorological Monitoring Solutions Hydrological and meteorological monitoring solutions including probes, sensors and data logging equipment for water level, flow and weather monitoring, distributed in Brazil for environmental monitoring applications.
• Trojan UV Water Treatment Systems UV water treatment technology for disinfection in municipal drinking water, wastewater and industrial water treatment applications, distributed in Brazil.
• Aquafine UV Water Treatment Solutions UV water treatment solutions for industrial applications including disinfection, distributed in Brazil.
• McCrometer Flow Measurement Instruments Flow measurement instrumentation for water and wastewater applications in utility and industrial settings, distributed in Brazil.
• Agilent Analytical Instruments Laboratory analytical instruments including chromatography and spectroscopy equipment for advanced analytical applications, distributed in Brazil alongside the Hach portfolio.
• Neogen Food Safety Testing Products Food safety testing products including rapid pathogen detection and hygiene monitoring solutions for food and beverage industry quality control and safety testing, distributed in Brazil.
• Charm Sciences Food Safety Testing Technology Food safety testing technology for antibiotic residues, allergens and quality parameters in food and beverage production, distributed in Brazil.
• Thermo Scientific Laboratory Equipment Laboratory equipment including micropipettes (F1, F2, F3, Novus, S1, Clip-Tip), centrifuges and general laboratory instruments for Brazilian laboratories, with extended warranty programs upon registration.
• Hexis Service Plans (Planos de Serviços Hach) Recurring service plans offering different protection levels for instrument durability and result confidence, including preventive maintenance, priority technical support and extended warranty for Hach and other distributed instruments.
• Hexis Technical Training (Treinamentos Técnicos) Technical training services for equipment operation, calibration and maintenance on distributed laboratory and process instruments, targeted at customer lab and operations teams.
• Hexis Integrated Projects and Solutions (Projetos e Soluções Integradas) Custom project design and integrated solutions for water treatment and monitoring applications, combining distributed instrumentation, installation, commissioning and ongoing support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 6 months maintenance-free operation with MS5100 reagent-free analyzer
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Hach (Veralto Corporation)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationHach is the primary brand distributed exclusively by Hexis in Brazil. Founded in 1933, Hach is a global leader in water analysis solutions with 80+ years of innovation. As part of Veralto Corporation, Hach provides complete water testing instruments including spectrophotometers, turbidimeters, electrochemical meters, online analyzers, and reagents. Hexis distributes the complete Hach portfolio of over 3,700 products.
• OTT-HydrometcoreTechnology or IntegrationOTT-Hydromet provides hydrological and meteorological monitoring solutions. Distributed by Hexis in Brazil for environmental monitoring applications including water level, flow, and weather monitoring.
• Trojan UVcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrojan Technologies provides UV water treatment solutions. Distributed by Hexis in Brazil for sustainable water treatment applications using ultraviolet technology.
• Aquafine (Veolia)coreTechnology or IntegrationAquafine provides UV treatment solutions for industrial water applications. Distributed by Hexis in Brazil for industrial water treatment and disinfection applications.
• AgilentcoreTechnology or IntegrationAgilent provides analytical instruments. Distributed by Hexis in Brazil, offering Agilent products alongside the Hach portfolio for comprehensive laboratory solutions.
• Thermo Scientific (part of Thermo Fisher Scientific)coreTechnology or IntegrationThermo Scientific provides laboratory equipment including micropipettes and precision instruments. Distributed by Hexis in Brazil, with products including F1, F2, F3, Novus, S1, and Clip-Tip pipettes with extended warranty programs upon registration.
• Veralto Corporation (Parent Company)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHexis Científica is a company of the Veralto Corporation group. Veralto is a global enterprise focused on water quality and sustainability solutions. Both Hexis and Hach are operating companies within Veralto Corporation, providing synergy and shared resources across the water quality solutions portfolio.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Agilent produces chromatography, spectroscopy, and analytical instruments that Hexis distributes in Brazil. Comparable for the high-end laboratory analytical product category, especially in food, environmental, and chemical testing markets.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher manufactures and distributes the Thermo Scientific brand that Hexis resells in Brazil. As a global lab instrument incumbent, it competes broadly with the analytical, electrochemistry, and laboratory product lines Hexis offers.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: SUEZ (now part of Veolia) provides water treatment chemicals, equipment, and analytical services globally to industrial and municipal customers. Comparable on customer base and on bundled water monitoring/treatment solutions.
• Shimadzu: Shimadzu manufactures analytical and measuring instruments including spectrophotometers, chromatographs, and mass spectrometers used in water, food, and pharmaceutical labs globally. Comparable to Hexis's laboratory analytical instrumentation offering.
• Mettler-Toledo: Mettler-Toledo supplies precision laboratory instruments including pH/conductivity meters, titrators, and analytical balances to pharma, food, and chemical labs. Overlaps with Hexis's electrochemical meter, titration, and lab QC offerings for industrial customers.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia owns Aquafine (a brand Hexis distributes) and provides integrated water treatment solutions including monitoring and UV systems. Overlaps with Hexis on UV treatment and broader water solutions for municipal and industrial customers.

Direct peers

• Tintometer (Lovibond): Lovibond manufactures and globally distributes colorimeters, turbidimeters, and photometers for water analysis, mirroring Hach's product categories Hexis carries. Comparable business model as both a manufacturer and distributor to labs and utilities.
• Xylem Analytics (formerly WTW): Xylem Analytics sells laboratory and process water quality instruments (pH, conductivity, turbidity, spectrophotometry) globally through direct sales and distributors. Highly comparable to Hexis on product category and end markets in water and wastewater.
• Hach: Hach is the primary brand Hexis distributes exclusively in Brazil and a fellow Veralto company. Hach directly competes with and overlaps Hexis's portfolio in markets outside Brazil, making it the most direct comparable for product mix, customer base, and application focus (water/wastewater analytical instrumentation).

Regional players

• IDEXX Water (Colilert, Enterolert): IDEXX provides microbiological water testing products (Colilert, Enterolert) primarily for the North American and European markets. Comparable on the water quality testing product category, though IDEXX's geographic focus differs from Hexis's Brazil-centric model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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