Oil Water Separator Technologies

What Oil Water Separator Technologies does

Oil Water Separator Technologies (OWS Tech) is a privately held Florida LLC that designs and manufactures custom oil water separation equipment for environmental compliance and industrial wastewater applications. The company produces above grade, flush with grade, and below grade oil water separators — alongside oil stop valves, oil containment sumps, oil skimmers, and replacement coalescing media — in flow rates ranging from 5 to 5,000 GPM and in fiberglass, stainless steel, and carbon steel constructions. Its core technical differentiator is the proprietary High Efficiency Coalescer (HEC) Pack, a random tube matrix media that removes free non-emulsified hydrocarbons down to 20 microns and achieves 10ppm or less effluent discharge (5ppm with the optional HPF Pack). The Below Grade HB Series holds a portfolio of regulatory certifications including UL Subject 2215, UL 1316, USCG 46 CFR 162.050, API 1630/421, and EPA Test Methods 413.1/413.2.

OWS Tech sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales targeting consulting engineers, contractors, and end users, with quote-based pricing on custom builds. A Rental & Demo Program (5–100 GPM, with rent-to-own) supports pilot studies and large-project de-risking, and aftermarket coalescing media is offered for retrofit into competitors' equipment — creating a recurring revenue wedge into installed bases. The company is headquartered in Stuart, Florida, manufactures in the USA, and lists enterprise customers across power utilities (Duke Energy, Florida Power & Light, NextEra Energy, Southern Company, OPPD), petroleum (ExxonMobil, Shell), automotive (Honda, General Motors), military (Marine Corps Base, Joint Base Lewis McChord), aviation (Air Canada), and major engineering primes (Jacobs, Bechtel, Black & Veatch, CH2MHILL), with select international projects in Chile (coal mining) and Korea. Distribution is domestic-leaning with modest international exposure, and the business operates on a project-driven, custom-engineering model rather than a high-volume SKU model.

Name

Oil Water Separator Technologies

Legal name

Oil Water Separator Technologies, LLC

Website

https://owstech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OWS Tech is a Florida-based custom manufacturer of oil water separators, oil stop valves, containment sumps, and skimmers, using proprietary coalescer technology to serve power utilities, petroleum refiners, military, aviation, and industrial clients primarily across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Oil and Gas Extraction (211)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Spill Control & Containment Equipment (Absorbents, Berms, Spill Kits) (IMAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Produced Water Gathering & Disposal (SWD) (EUALACAH)

Keywords

• Oil water separators
• Wastewater treatment equipment
• Industrial environmental equipment
• Oil containment systems
• Coalescing media filters

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: One-time hardware sales of oil water separators, oil stop valves, oil containment sumps, oil skimmers, coalescing media, and accessories. Products are custom-designed and manufactured to meet customer specifications. Multiple product categories across various flow rates (5-5000 GPM) and materials (fiberglass, stainless steel, carbon steel).
2. Equipment Rental: Rental and demo program for temporary and pilot study needs. Stock rental/demo units range from 5-100 GPM. Rent-to-own option available. Allows customers to conduct pilot studies for large applications at reduced cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oil Water Separator Technologies (OWS Tech) is an environmental manufacturer that custom-designs and manufactures oil water separators, oil stop valves, oil containment sumps, oil skimmers, and coalescing media for removing non-emulsified hydrocarbons from wastewater. Products are available in above grade, flush with grade, and below grade configurations with flow rates from 5 to 5000 GPM, made from fiberglass, stainless steel, and carbon steel. The company also offers a rental and demo program for temporary and pilot study needs.

Product overview

Oil Water Separator Technologies (OWS Tech) is an environmental manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of wastewater treatment equipment. The core product line centers on oil water separators available in three configurations: Above Grade (for pump feed applications), Flush With Grade (for gravity flow), and Below Grade (for deep burial/drive-over conditions). Supporting the separator line are Oil Stop Valves (automatic fail-safe bulk spill prevention), Oil Containment Sumps (pre-engineered catch basins with integrated valves), Oil Skimmers (both automatic floating and manual rotary pipe types), and Coalescing Media/Filters (replacement and retrofit media for all separator types). All products are manufactured in the USA from fiberglass, stainless steel, and carbon steel. The company also offers a rental and demo program with units ranging from 5-100 GPM for temporary and pilot study needs. The product portfolio uses proprietary High Efficiency Coalescer (HEC) pack technology capable of removing oil droplets down to 20 microns with effluent discharge quality of 10ppm or less, with optional HPF packs achieving 5ppm or less.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oil Water Separators Custom-designed oil water separators for removing non-emulsified hydrocarbons from wastewater. Available in three configurations: above grade (pump feed, 0-2000 GPM), flush with grade (gravity flow, 0-5000 GPM), and below grade (deep burial/drive over, up to 4200 GPM). Made from fiberglass, stainless steel, and carbon steel with High Efficiency Coalescer (HEC) packs that remove oil droplets down to 20 microns with 10ppm or less effluent discharge. Below grade HB Series comes with 30-year structural warranty and single or dual wall construction in diameters from 4 to 10 feet.
• Oil Stop Valves Automatic fail-safe valves for containing bulk oil/fuel spills while allowing stormwater to drain. Uses specific gravity principle with a weighted cylinder that floats in water and sinks in oil/fuel (specific gravity 0.95 or less). Available in PVC (economy/warmer climates), Stainless Steel Standard SS (colder climates), and Stainless Steel Extended SST (fire protection). Sizes from 4 to 12 inch diameter with flow rates up to 1400 GPM. Recommended where bulk oil or fuel could unexpectedly enter the environment.
• Oil Containment Sumps Pre-engineered fiberglass catch basins with integrated Oil Stop Valve for containing bulk oil/fuel spills while allowing storm water to drain. Uses specific gravity principle to differentiate between oil and water. Flow rates up to 1400 GPM depending on model (OCS-4 through OCS-12). Meets SPCC requirements. Features fail-safe gravity operation with only one moving part. Options include high oil level switch, freeze protection, and slave valve. Designed for transformer protection, bulk storage tank containment, and fueling areas.
• Coalescing Media/Filters Replacement and retrofit coalescing media for all types of oil water separators, new or existing. Made from polypropylene coalescing media with frames in FRP (fiberglass), aluminum, or stainless steel. Manufactured for compatibility with competitors' equipment, allowing customers to upgrade or maintain existing separator installations.
• Oil Skimmers Devices for removing floating product from separation systems. Includes Automatic Floating Weir Skimmer (FWS) made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel with adjustable intake weir, tri-float design for stability, and shallow draft operation in 12-inch water depth, available in four sizes from 39 to 317 GPM max capacity. Also includes Manual Rotary Pipe Skimmers (RPS) made from FRP and PVC for harsh environments, available in 2-12 inch standard models and 4-12 inch eccentric models.
• Rental & Demo Program Rental and demo program providing temporary oil water separator units for pilot studies and short-term needs. Stock rental/demo units range from 5-100 GPM. Rent-to-own option allows customers to apply rental payments toward purchase, enabling pilot testing of large applications at reduced cost before committing to a full purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Effluent discharge quality of 10ppm or less
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Highland Tank & Manufacturing: Manufacturer of steel underground and aboveground storage tanks, oil water separators, and spill containment systems. Direct competitor in oil water separation equipment serving similar petroleum, power, and industrial customers.
• Hydro International: Specializes in stormwater and wastewater treatment including oil water separation and coalescing media. Comparable in targeting industrial stormwater compliance with proprietary separation media and similar regulatory-driven sales motion.
• ConVault: Producer of secondary containment tanks and spill prevention systems for fuel storage. Comparable in the spill containment and SPCC-compliance product category that OWS addresses with Oil Stop Valves and Oil Containment Sumps.
• Wakefield Equipment: Manufactures oil/water separators and wastewater treatment equipment for industrial and oilfield applications. Comparable specialty manufacturer serving similar end markets with custom-engineered separators.
• ParkUSA: Manufactures water and wastewater treatment equipment including oil water separators, interceptors, and stormwater treatment systems. Comparable custom-engineered environmental equipment manufacturer serving municipal and industrial end users.
• Flo Trend Systems: Houston-based manufacturer of oil water separators, oil skimmers, and related separation equipment for oil and gas, refining, and industrial customers. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer base to OWS Tech.

Broad incumbents

• Sulzer: Swiss industrial engineering group with separation and water treatment product lines serving oil and gas, power, and chemicals. Comparable overlap on industrial separation and oil/water processing within a much larger diversified portfolio.
• Alfa Laval: Global supplier of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling equipment including oil/water separation solutions for marine, energy, and industrial customers. Comparable core separation technology addressing overlapping oil and gas and power end markets.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global environmental services and water treatment giant. Overlaps with OWS Tech in industrial wastewater/oil water separation but as part of a vastly broader portfolio of services, chemicals, and digital water offerings.
• Smith & Loveless: Long-established manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment systems including oil water separators and industrial pretreatment. Comparable specialty manufacturer serving similar municipal and industrial wastewater compliance use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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