Hytek

What Hytek does

Hytek S.r.l. is a privately held Italian water-treatment product distributor headquartered in Riccò, Parma, founded in 1990. The company distributes valves, tanks, reverse-osmosis and ultrafiltration membranes, filtration cartridges, UV sterilization systems, softeners, chemical products, and electronic control instruments sourced primarily from major global OEMs including DuPont (official distributor for Italy and the Mediterranean), Pentair, SUEZ, and SINAP (exclusive distribution of flat-sheet MBR and UF membranes since 2012). It also assembles its own branded softeners (e.g., Evolution AA580SXT2, SOFTNER PLUS+ AAK20V) and proprietary chemical lines (HYTREAT, Hy-Care, Hy-Chem), and supplies a 1,000+ SKU catalog to professional customers in industrial, commercial, and residential water-treatment applications.

The business model is value-added distribution and light assembly: Hytek purchases from OEMs, adds technical consultation, and resells to a base of 100+ professional customers across Italy, the Mediterranean region, and (per a website page) Iraq. Go-to-market is primarily direct catalog sales supported by a website, product-catalog downloads, an email newsletter, and an APP Scan & Service mobile tool for field service. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment and consumable sales; pricing is not publicly disclosed and quotes are provided on request. The company employs 11–50 people and is led operationally by Technical and Sales Manager Massimo Maccanelli.

There is no disclosed funding history, M&A activity, or institutional ownership, and no public revenue figures. Recent activity through 2026 has been focused on extending the product line with digitally controlled valves (Fleck 2850 AiQ), a mobile service app, and incremental geographic expansion into Iraq, while maintaining its core position as a multi-brand technical distributor for the Italian and Mediterranean water-treatment market.

Name

Hytek

Legal name

HYTEK S.R.L.

Website

https://hytekintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hytek is an Italian B2B distributor of water-treatment products — including valves, tanks, RO membranes, and filtration systems — serving professional industrial, commercial, and residential customers across Italy and the Mediterranean as an official partner of DuPont, Pentair, and SUEZ.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Membranes, Consumables & Chemicals (Elements, Antiscalants, Cleaning) (EUANAFAJ), Membrane Treatment (UF/NF/RO for Potable) (EUANABAC), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Membrane Treatment Chemicals (RO/NF/UF) (IMAEAJAF)

Keywords

• Water treatment equipment
• Reverse osmosis membranes
• Water filtration systems
• Water softening solutions
• UV water sterilization

Headquarters

HQ city

Parma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Distribution of Water Treatment Products: Hytek generates revenue primarily through the distribution and resale of water treatment equipment and components sourced from major manufacturers (DuPont, Pentair, SUEZ). The company acts as an official distributor for Italy and the Mediterranean region, selling valves, tanks, RO membranes, filters, pumps, UV systems, chemical products, and control instruments to professional customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Hytek distributes water treatment equipment, components, and consumables — including valves, tanks, reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration membranes, ion exchange resins, filtration cartridges, pumps, UV sterilization systems, chemical products, and electronic control instruments. Operating as an official distributor for major manufacturers (DuPont, Pentair, SUEZ, SINAP), the company serves industrial, commercial, and residential water treatment customers in Italy and the Mediterranean region through catalog-based direct sales and technical consultation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SINAP (Shanghai SINAP Membrane Tech. Co., Ltd)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Exclusive distributor for SINAP flat membrane products including MBR and UF membranes with different molecular weight cut-offs. SINAP is a high-tech company integrating R&D, production, and applied membrane services.
• DuPontcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributors for DuPont in Italy and the Mediterranean region, providing RO membranes, NF and UF membranes, Ion Exchange Resins, and EDI products.
• PentaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Pentair products including Siata, Fleck, Structural, and CodeLine pressure vessels. Hytek has been involved in PIONEER program for new Fleck valve launches.
• SUEZcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for SUEZ water treatment products including RO membranes, NF and UF membranes, filters, and Ozone systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BWT Italia (Best Water Technology): European water-treatment specialist with strong Italian presence in softeners, RO, and point-of-use filtration — directly comparable product portfolio to Hytek, typically larger and with branded direct sales rather than third-party distribution.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water-treatment systems and services provider (membranes, chemical programs, treatment plants) active across Europe including Italy — comparable to Hytek as a broad incumbent in the same customer segments, but at a much larger scale.
• Pentair: One of Hytek's principal suppliers (Siata, Fleck, Structural, CodeLine) and a global water-treatment OEM. Comparable as a same-industry incumbent, though operating upstream from Hytek as a manufacturer rather than as a local distributor.
• Watts Water Technologies: Global manufacturer of water treatment and plumbing products (valves, filtration, reverse osmosis) serving residential and commercial markets — overlapping with Hytek's portfolio but at far larger scale through direct distribution in Italy.
• Xylem (incl. Evoqua): Global water technology company offering filtration, disinfection, and metering products/services — overlapping with Hytek's core equipment distribution portfolio and Mediterranean customer base.

Emerging players

• Lenntech: Dutch water-treatment systems integrator and reseller of RO, UF, and softening equipment for industrial clients — comparable online-driven distributor model challenging traditional regional distributors like Hytek.

Direct peers

• Culligan: Global water treatment solutions provider with established Italian operations and dealer/distributor network selling residential and light-commercial softeners, RO, and filtration — overlapping directly with Hytek's industrial/commercial/residential distribution model.
• Atlantis Italy (Atlantis Water Treatment): Italian water treatment distributor/system integrator selling RO, softeners, and filtration equipment to industrial and domestic customers — directly comparable to Hytek in Italy/Mediterranean scope and product breadth.
• Ecochimica / Cillichemie Italiana: Italian specialist in water-treatment chemicals and treatment programs for industrial, HVAC, and process applications, comparable to Hytek's chemical-product distribution (HYTREAT, Hy-Care, Dowex) and on-site technical support model.

Regional players

• Atlas Filtri: Italian manufacturer of filtration cartridges and housings — overlapping with Hytek's cartridge/housing distribution portfolio within Italy but operating as a manufacturer rather than a multi-brand distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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