MARTIN Systems

What MARTIN Systems does

MARTIN Systems GmbH, headquartered in Berlin and operating under the brand Martin Membrane Systems, is a German engineering and manufacturing company specializing in membrane-based water and wastewater treatment. The company designs, produces, and services ultrafiltration membrane bioreactor (MBR) modules and systems with pore sizes below 0.1 μm, including its proprietary ELASTOX aerator family (tube, disc, and panel variants) and four lines of BMA vessel wastewater treatment systems (N-Line, R-Line, C-Line, S-Line). It also markets mobile and modular solutions such as MBR Package Plants in ISO containers (25–1,000 m³/day), the Aqua CUBE plug-and-play drinking water unit, and the PAUL portable water backpack for disaster and rural applications. Production is centered at the Sonneberg facility in Germany, with regional offices in Berlin, Brusewitz, Brno (Czech Republic), and Sleeuwijk (Netherlands).

The company serves five primary verticals — municipal, industrial, maritime, drinking water, and special solutions (alpine, polar, remote) — through a direct, project-based enterprise sales motion. Pricing is custom-quotation-based with multi-year service contracts and a 24/7 worldwide service and maintenance network, particularly for Navy and Offshore maritime customers. Since 2021, MARTIN Systems has operated as an indirect subsidiary of Wilo SE via the ABIONIK Group, positioning it within a larger water-technology portfolio alongside sub-brands Wilo FSM, Wilo Likusta, and Wilo Steinhardt.

Commercial credibility rests on more than 80,000 membrane modules installed globally, ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, IMO MEPC.227(64) and MEPC.290(62) maritime type approvals, USCG compliance including Alaska discharge standards, and WHO-aligned drinking water performance. The business model is hardware-led (membrane modules, complete BMA systems, package plants, components) supplemented by a recurring worldwide service and maintenance stream that supports naval, offshore, cruise, river vessel, and industrial customers.

Name

MARTIN Systems

Legal name

MARTIN Systems GmbH

Website

https://martin-membrane.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MARTIN Systems GmbH is a German manufacturer of membrane bioreactor (MBR) wastewater and drinking water treatment systems, serving municipal, industrial, maritime, and special-environment customers globally as a Wilo SE subsidiary via the ABIONIK Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Membrane-based Wastewater Treatment Systems

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Effluent Polishing & Filtration (MBR/UF/RO/GAC) (EUANADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB), Membrane Treatment (UF/NF/RO for Potable) (EUANABAC), Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD)

Keywords

• Membrane bioreactor systems
• Wastewater treatment technology
• Ultrafiltration membrane filters
• Maritime wastewater treatment
• Drinking water purification

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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. Membrane Filtration Systems Sales: Sale of MBR filter modules, membrane bioreactor systems, and ultrafiltration equipment for municipal, industrial, and maritime wastewater treatment applications.
2. Maritime Wastewater Treatment Systems: Complete on-board wastewater treatment systems for vessels including BMA systems in various lines (N-Line, R-Line, C-Line, S-Line), vacuum systems, flotation systems, and associated components.
3. Drinking Water Treatment Products: Aqua CUBE, CUBE Mini, and PAUL water backpack products for drinking water treatment in various applications from municipal to disaster relief.
4. Service and Maintenance: Worldwide 24/7 service and maintenance for Navy and Offshore (hotline available). Service support for river vessels, cruise ships, yachts, municipal, and industrial customers.
5. Waste Treatment Equipment: Food waste systems, shredding equipment, briquetting systems, incinerators, and related waste processing equipment primarily for maritime applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MARTIN Systems GmbH designs, manufactures, and services membrane-based water and wastewater treatment systems for municipal, industrial, and maritime customers. The portfolio centers on Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) filter modules with ultrafiltration flat membranes (<0.1 µm pore size), complete BMA on-board wastewater treatment systems for vessels in four product lines (N-/R-/C-/S-Line), ELASTOX fine-bubble membrane aerators, mobile MBR Package Plants in ISO containers, and drinking water units (Aqua CUBE, CUBE Mini, paul Water Backpack). The company also delivers worldwide 24/7 service and maintenance for installed systems across all segments.

Product overview

MARTIN Systems is a wastewater and drinking water treatment technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of membrane-based filtration products. The core offering consists of MBR (Membrane Bioreactor) Filters for ultrafiltration across municipal, industrial, and maritime applications, complemented by complete BMA vessel systems in four variants (N-Line, R-Line, C-Line, S-Line) for maritime wastewater treatment. The product line includes mobile MBR Package Plants in ISO containers ranging from 25 to 1000 m³/day capacity, and the Aqua CUBE portable drinking water treatment unit for disaster relief and remote areas, alongside the paul Water Backpack for emergency water supply. Supporting components include Elastox aeration systems (Tube, Disc, and Panel aerators), vacuum systems, transfer pumps, grease separators, finescreens, exhaust air treatment, and waste processing/incineration systems. The portfolio is organized around key solution areas: Municipal, Maritime, Industrial, Drinkable Water, and Special Solutions (alpine/polar regions).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELASTOX: Membrane aeration systems for wastewater treatment, including tube aerators (ELASTOX-T), plate aerators (ELASTOX-D), and panel aerators (ELASTOX-P)
• Aqua CUBE
• BMA
• paul
• CUBE mini

Products and services

• MBR Filters Ultrafiltration MBR filters with defined pore size (<0.1 µm) using organic polymer flat membranes for physical separation of particles down to colloids without chemical change, delivered for municipal, industrial, and maritime wastewater treatment applications.
• BMA Systems for Vessels Complete on-board MBR wastewater treatment systems for maritime applications including vacuum, flotation, biological treatment, membrane filtration, sludge handling and tank equipment, offered in N-Line, R-Line, C-Line, and S-Line configurations tailored to vessel type and effluent requirements.
• MBR Package Plant Mobile MBR wastewater treatment plants delivered as ISO-container solutions for decentralized, temporary, or remote deployment, available in capacities from 25 m³/day up to 1,000 m³/day with compact design and stainless-steel interiors.
• Aqua CUBE Drinking Water Treatment Unit Plug-and-play, modular ultrafiltration drinking water unit for decentralized communities, schools, process water, rainwater recycling, and disaster relief, removing up to 99.99999% of bacteria and meeting WHO water quality standards.
• paul Water Backpack Portable 20 kg water filter backpack that filters pathogens from contaminated water without energy, chemicals or additives, supplying a minimum of 1,200 liters per day for up to 200-400 people in disaster relief and rural applications.
• Worldwide Service and Maintenance for Wastewater Treatment Systems Worldwide 24/7 service and maintenance for installed MARTIN Systems wastewater treatment plants across maritime, municipal, and industrial customer segments, including dedicated Navy & Offshore hotline support.
• Waste Treatment Systems (Food Waste, Shredders, Incinerators) Complete range of food waste processing and waste handling equipment for cruise ships and vessels, including shredders, briquetting systems, incinerators, dewatering systems, dryers, and thermosterilization, designed for onboard waste volumes of 0.8-2 kg per person per day.
• Biological Complete Plant (e.g., Silver Shadow) for Yachts Complete biological wastewater treatment plant for higher organic loads and hydraulic flows on passenger ships, super and mega yachts, designed to meet USCG requirements including Alaska Title discharge standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 99.99999% bacteria and pathogen removal in drinking water applications
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABIONIK GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMartin Systems is one of the founding companies of the ABIONIK Group, one of the leading environmental technology companies for water and air treatment. ABIONIK combines competencies of established German specialists to provide solutions for the entire value chain. Group has 30 years of relevant and worldwide experience with top quality products Made in Germany.
• Wilo FSM, Wilo Likusta, Wilo SteinhardtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSub-brands of Wilo SE with whom Martin Systems (Wilo Martin) exhibited together at IFAT 2026 trade show on an integrated booth.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Industrial separation and membrane filtration equipment manufacturer covering wastewater and process water applications comparable to Martin Systems' separation/filtration focus.
• Xylem Inc. Global water technology major with overlapping MBR, filtration, and pump portfolios serving municipal, industrial, and commercial water/wastewater customers worldwide.
• Pentair plc: Water treatment and filtration equipment supplier with membrane and component offerings serving municipal, industrial, and commercial customers globally.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater treatment solutions provider offering MBR and biological treatment systems across municipal, industrial, and reuse applications.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: International water treatment major providing MBR, ultrafiltration, and process water solutions to municipal and industrial customers overlapping with Martin Systems' segments.
• Aquatech International: Provider of water and wastewater treatment solutions for industrial and municipal markets, including membrane-based reuse and desalination systems.

Direct peers

• Huber SE: German-engineered wastewater and sludge treatment equipment manufacturer serving similar municipal and industrial customers with overlapping MBR, screening, and aeration product lines.
• Koch Membrane Systems: Manufacturer of ultrafiltration and MBR membranes used in industrial and municipal water/wastewater treatment — directly comparable membrane technology supplier.
• Kubota Corporation (Membrane Systems): Japanese pioneer of flat-sheet MBR membranes for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment — the closest direct competitor to Martin Systems' core MBR filter business globally.
• Toray Industries (Membrane Division): Producer of PVDF hollow-fiber and flat-sheet MBR membranes for municipal and industrial wastewater applications, with overlapping customer base to Martin Systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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