What WTT does

WTT International Pvt. Ltd. is an India-based industrial water and wastewater treatment technology and engineering company headquartered in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, founded circa 2003-2004 and led by founder MD & CEO D. Venkatesh. The company designs, manufactures, commissions, and operates Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP), Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems, and Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems for industrial customers across twelve-plus verticals including textile, refinery, pharmaceutical, electronics & semiconductor, iron & steel, dairy, plastic recycling, power, automobile, food & beverage, paper & pulp, and tannery.

Its technology stack is built on six registered patents — Rewolutte (high-recovery RO up to 97%), BrineX (brine concentration up to 120 GPL), CaRe (spent caustic recovery), a Contaminant Removal System, Wind Evaporator, and Vegetable Sanitizer — combined with ceramic MBR membranes (10+ year life, pH 1-13 tolerance), PLC/SCADA automation, and IoT/cloud-based remote monitoring with mobile dashboards. The company operates an in-house manufacturing facility in Tiruppur with stated 100% short-turnaround delivery and maintains regional offices in Bhilwara, Dubai, and Novara (Italy).

WTT makes money through project-based capital equipment sales (design, fabrication, installation, commissioning), long-term Operations & Maintenance contracts with embedded specialty chemicals and spare-parts revenue, and technology licensing embedded in project pricing. Pricing is custom quote-based per project with multi-year contracts. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by inside-sales lead capture (web enquiry portal, WhatsApp, phone), industry exhibitions and seminars, gated technical brochures, and thought-leadership content. Certifications include ISO and TUV, and the company holds a strategic partnership with the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB).

Name

WTT

Legal name

WTT INTERNATIONAL Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://wttint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

WTT International is an India-based industrial water and wastewater treatment company that designs, manufactures, and operates ETP, STP, ZLD, and RO systems backed by six patented technologies, serving twelve-plus industrial verticals including textile, refinery, pharma, and electronics through direct enterprise sales and long-term O&M contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Treatment Systems

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD), Industrial Wastewater Treatment (On-site/Pre-treatment) (EUANADAB), Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operations & Maintenance (BPALAMAB), Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN)

Keywords

• Industrial water treatment
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Zero liquid discharge
• Effluent treatment plants
• Membrane-based filtration

Headquarters

HQ city

Tirupur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Plant Design, Engineering & Manufacturing: Custom-engineered ETP, STP, ZLD, and RO systems sold as capital equipment to industrial customers. Revenue generated through project-based contracts covering design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning. Includes proprietary Rewolutte, BrineX, CaRe technologies embedded in solutions.
2. Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Services: Comprehensive O&M contracts for ZLD, ETP, and STP plants ensuring 24/7 uptime, regulatory compliance, and performance optimization. Includes skilled manpower deployment, PLC-based control, remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance. Long-term contractual relationships with recurring revenue potential.
3. Specialty Chemicals & Spare Parts: Specialized chemicals and formulations for water treatment processes sold alongside equipment and O&M services. Spare parts supply for ongoing maintenance needs.
4. Technology Licensing & Patented Technology Integration: Licensing and integration of proprietary patented technologies (Rewolutte, BrineX, CaRe, Wind Evaporator, Vegetable Sanitizer) into customer solutions. Technology royalties embedded in project pricing for specialized applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

WTT International designs, engineers, manufactures, and commissions custom industrial water and wastewater treatment systems—including Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP), Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems, Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), and Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems—backed by six patented proprietary technologies (Rewolutte, BrineX, CaRe, Contaminant Removal, Wind Evaporator, Vegetable Sanitizer), PLC/SCADA automation, IoT monitoring, and recurring Operations & Maintenance services for industrial customers across 12+ vertical sectors.

Product overview

WTT International offers a comprehensive water treatment technology portfolio organized around core treatment systems and proprietary patented technologies. The core offerings include Industrial ETP (Effluent Treatment Plants), ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge) Solutions, STP (Sewage Treatment Plants), RO90 Compact RO Systems, and Aquanzer Containerized ETP—all supported by O&M Services and Specialty Chemicals. The company's differentiated value comes from six Patented Technologies: Rewolutte (97% recovery RO), BrineX (brine recovery at 120 GPL), CaRe (caustic recovery), Contaminant Removal System, Wind Evaporator, and Vegetable Sanitizer. Additional offerings include project management tools (FlowMatriX), R&D/consultancy services, and an IoT-enabled monitoring platform. The architecture follows a platform-plus-modules approach where the core treatment systems (ETP, ZLD, STP, RO) serve as the foundation, with patented technologies and automation features as specialized add-ons, all connected through PLC/SCADA and cloud-based monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial ETP Comprehensive effluent treatment solution for industrial applications combining biological treatment, chemical processes, dissolved air flotation, ceramic and polymeric MBR, UF/MF, and RO technologies to achieve compliance and maximum water recovery. Sold as custom-engineered capital equipment to industrial customers.
• ZLD Solutions Zero Liquid Discharge systems that deliver complete water recovery through multi-stage reverse osmosis, evaporators, and crystallizers, eliminating wastewater discharge for environmental compliance. Sold as custom-engineered capital projects to industrial manufacturers.
• STP Solutions Advanced sewage treatment plant with biological nutrient removal and tertiary treatment capabilities for efficient and hygienic wastewater management. Sold as custom-engineered capital equipment for industrial and commercial sites.
• Aquanzer (Compact / Containerized ETP) Containerized plug-and-play compact effluent treatment plant designed for space-constrained small and mid-scale industries, delivering maximum treatment performance in a minimal footprint. Sold as a standalone pre-engineered ETP product.
• RO90 Compact Reverse Osmosis System Industrial-grade compact reverse osmosis system achieving 90% water recovery using dual-stage LD spiral membranes, dual-chemical conditioning (acid + antiscalant), low-fouling spiral membranes, integrated concentrate recirculation, live diagnostics, and PLC/HMI control in a skid footprint under 2 m² at 100 KLD rating.
• Operations & Maintenance Services Comprehensive operations and maintenance services for installed ZLD, ETP, and STP plants including 24/7 IoT-based monitoring, skilled manpower deployment, regulatory compliance management, predictive maintenance, and uptime guarantees. Sold as multi-year managed-service contracts.
• Chemical Solutions Specialized water treatment chemicals and formulations, including acid and antiscalant dosing for RO systems, sold alongside equipment and O&M services to ensure guaranteed effectiveness and safety.
• Rewolutte Patented RO System Patented next-generation reverse osmosis system delivering up to 97% water recovery in a single-skid format for industrial wastewater recovery across textile, pharma, and other sectors. Sold as part of integrated treatment solutions.
• BrineX Patented Brine Recovery System Patented brine recovery system engineered to concentrate, recover, and reuse brine at up to 120 GPL concentration, integrated into ZLD systems for salt reclamation and waste minimization.
• CaRe Patented Caustic Recovery System Patented membrane-based filtration system designed for recovering spent caustic from textile mercerization and chemical manufacturing processes, reducing chemical procurement costs and enabling caustic reuse.
• Contaminant Removal System Patented advanced multi-stage filtration system for effective removal of various contaminants from water sources, supporting healthy aeration systems in water treatment plants. Sold as part of integrated treatment solutions.
• Wind Evaporator Patented ZLD System Patented climate-adaptive evaporation system for brine concentration, enabling up to 99% water recovery, selective salt reclamation (NaCl and sodium sulphate), and ZLD compliance with reduced energy cost compared to thermal evaporators.
• Vegetable Sanitizer System Patented high-efficiency produce cleaning system combining ozone generation, UV light sterilization, and ultrasonic wave technology to deliver 99.9% sanitization of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dishware with minimal water usage.
• R&D and Consultancy Services R&D and consultancy services including custom solution development, process optimization, feasibility studies, pilot plant design, regulatory compliance consulting, and advanced analytical services for industrial water and wastewater treatment projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 97% water recovery in single-skid RO systems
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWTT International is collaborating with RSPCB on Water Positive Industry initiatives and sustainable water management practices. This partnership positions WTT as a preferred technology provider for industries seeking ZLD compliance under RSPCB regulations in Rajasthan. The collaboration enhances WTT's regulatory credibility and market access within India's industrial corridors.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: Global water technology company providing pumps, treatment systems, and digital monitoring for industrial and municipal water applications. Comparable as a competing supplier of membrane-based industrial water systems with IoT/SCADA-enabled monitoring, similar in technology approach but at much larger scale.
• Pentair: Global water treatment company offering industrial RO, ultrafiltration, and water reuse systems to process industries. Overlaps with WTT's compact RO (Rewolutte/RO90) and reuse offerings, particularly in food & beverage and light industrial segments.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water major providing industrial water treatment, ZLD, and reuse solutions across pharmaceuticals, electronics, refining, and textiles. Comparable as a global incumbent in the same end markets, though at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint than WTT.
• Triveni Engineering & Industries: Indian diversified engineering group with a water and wastewater treatment business serving municipal and industrial customers. Comparable offering set (ETP, STP, ZLD) with broader portfolio and larger balance sheet than WTT.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water and wastewater solutions provider serving industrial customers with ZLD, RO, and process water systems. Overlaps directly with WTT's industrial ZLD/RO portfolio in refinery, pharma, and electronics, but at global-incumbent scale.

Emerging players

• Ecolab: Global water, hygiene, and energy technologies company with industrial water treatment and reuse offerings to food & beverage, light manufacturing, and chemicals customers. Comparable to WTT where industrial water reuse and chemistry-driven optimization intersect, particularly outside core heavy-industry verticals.

Direct peers

• Praj Industries: Indian process engineering company with a wastewater treatment business serving ethanol, brewery, distillery, and process industries. Comparable to WTT as a custom-engineered industrial ETP/ZLD provider with strong domain expertise and EPC delivery model.
• Ion Exchange (India): Indian water and environmental management company offering treatment plants, membranes, and specialty chemicals for industrial and institutional customers. Highly comparable to WTT's combined equipment + chemicals + services model, with similar vertical breadth.
• Thermax: Indian industrial conglomerate with a dedicated water and wastewater solutions division serving process industries (textiles, pharma, chemicals, refineries). Directly comparable to WTT as a broad-line industrial water treatment equipment and services provider with cross-vertical exposure and EPC capability.
• VA Tech Wabag: Indian-headquartered global water treatment specialist focused on municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment, including ZLD and RO plants. Closest publicly-listed direct peer to WTT in scope of industrial ZLD, ETP, and STP offerings, particularly in textile and refinery segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WTTINTL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wttinternational

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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