What STEBATEC does

STEBATEC AG is a Swiss environmental technology and industrial automation company specializing in process automation, control systems, and measurement technology for the water and wastewater sector. Founded in 1990 and tracing its lineage to predecessor companies dating back to 1913 (Züllig) and the 1960s (Scheidegger Fernsteuerungen AG), the company operates from three Swiss locations — Brügg (headquarters), Burgdorf (STEBATEC Trinkwasser for drinking water), and Rheineck (STEBATEC Züllig). It is fully employee-owned by approximately 120 staff. Approximately 70% of the business is software-based, complemented by engineering, product manufacturing, assembly, and customer service.

The product portfolio centers on two proprietary process control systems — ARAbella for wastewater treatment plants and REbella for industrial boiler and steam generation — alongside INKA Dynamic for intelligent combined sewer network control. Measurement and control hardware includes the LDM ultrasonic transit-time differential flow measurement system (1–3% accuracy), PNA pneumatic overflow regulation systems, and Clamp-On non-invasive flow sensors. The company delivers end-to-end solutions spanning electrical planning, IT, control and management technology, flow measurement, machines, and sensors.

STEBATEC serves primarily Swiss municipal governments, water utilities, and wastewater treatment associations (e.g., ARA Ebnat-Kappel, ARA Weinland, Gemeinde Hilterfingen), with a growing reference base in Austria and Germany. A secondary industrial segment addresses boiler and steam automation for enterprises such as Société Suisse des Explosifs and Hugo Reitzel SA. The revenue model combines project-based hardware and engineering sales, recurring software/control system revenue, and ongoing maintenance and service contracts, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting public-sector decision-makers and industrial facility operators.

Name

STEBATEC

Legal name

STEBATEC AG

Website

https://stebatec.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STEBATEC AG is a Swiss environmental technology firm providing process automation, control systems, and measurement solutions for municipal water/wastewater utilities and industrial boiler operators, with approximately 120 employee-owners and a 70% software-focused business model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brügg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Solutions: 70% of business is software. Includes process control systems (ARAbella, REbella), monitoring software, and digital solutions for water/wastewater management.
2. Engineering Services: Electrical planning, IT systems, control and management technology design for water supply and wastewater treatment facilities.
3. Product Manufacturing and Assembly: Production of measurement equipment, control systems, machines, and apparatus. Includes assembly, commissioning, and maintenance services.
4. Customer Service and Maintenance: Ongoing customer support, maintenance, and repair services for installed systems and equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

STEBATEC develops and delivers proprietary process-control software (ARAbella, REbella, INKA Dynamic) and specialized measurement hardware (LDM flow meters, PNA overflow regulators, Clamp-On ultrasonic sensors) for municipal water supply, wastewater treatment plants, sewer networks, and industrial boiler/steam facilities. Approximately 70% of business is software, complemented by engineering services, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance for utility and industrial customers.

Product overview

STEBATEC is a provider of environmental technology and industrial automation solutions, primarily serving the water and wastewater industry. The company operates as approximately 70% a software firm, complemented by engineering, product manufacturing, assembly, and customer service. The product portfolio centers on two main process control systems: ARAbella for wastewater treatment plant automation and REbella for boiler/industrial heat applications. Additionally, INKA Dynamic Sewer Network Control provides digital solutions for combined sewer management. The offering is complemented by measurement products including LDM (ultrasonic travel-time difference flow measurement) and PNA (pneumatic flow control) systems. Services span electrical planning, IT, control technology, flow measurement, machinery, and sensors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARAbella: Process control system (Leitsystem) for wastewater treatment plants and industrial applications
• REbella
• INKA Dynamic

Products and services

• ARAbella process control system Process control system (Leitsystem) for wastewater treatment plants (Kläranlagen), delivering monitoring, intelligent sewer network control, and flexible process management for municipal and industrial operators.
• REbella process control system Process control system for industrial heat and steam generation, enabling automation and optimization of combustion processes for industrial customers.
• INKA Dynamic sewer network control Digital control solution for combined sewer networks that enables intelligent management of mixed drainage systems and prevents combined sewer overflow.
• LDM (Laufzeit-Differenz-Messung) flow measurement system Ultrasonic transit-time differential flow measurement system for accurate flow metering in partially filled pipes and open channels, designed for water and wastewater applications.
• PNA (Pneumatic Abflussregelung) overflow regulation system Pneumatic flow regulation system for automated control of stormwater retention basins and combined sewer overflow structures.
• Engineering and integration services Engineering services covering electrical planning, IT systems, control and management technology design for water supply, wastewater treatment, and industrial facilities; includes assembly, commissioning, and lifecycle maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduction through intelligent, fully-dynamic process control
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Scheidegger Fernsteuerungen AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationScheidegger Fernsteuerungen AG is a long-established partner supplying valve actuators for water supply systems. Their DN1000mm valve drives operated with 24VDC enable power outage safety without expensive UPS systems. This partnership provides integrated control solutions for municipal water networks.
• SaackecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with Saacke for combustion technology solutions. Joint projects such as EMSRT in Basel combine Saacke's combustion expertise with STEBATEC's control systems for complete boiler solutions.
• ZuelligcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEBATEC Zuellig AG in Rheineck operates as a key location for the company. The Zuellig company history and network contribute to STEBATEC's market position in the Swiss water sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VEGA Grieshaber: Independent German manufacturer of level, switching and pressure instrumentation used in water supply and wastewater treatment plants, competing with STEBATEC for measurement technology budget in the same German-speaking market.
• KROHNE: Specialist in flow measurement and process instrumentation with a dedicated water/wastewater portfolio; the closest direct comparable to STEBATEC's LDM transit-time and Clamp-On ultrasonic flow measurement products.
• PSI Software AG (PSI Water): European-headquartered provider of control systems and process management software (PSIpenta, PSIcontrol) for water, wastewater and infrastructure utilities — direct competitor for STEBATEC's ARAbella/REbella process control position in the DACH market.

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation (flow, level, analysis) serving the water/wastewater segment, overlapping with STEBATEC's LDM, PNA and Clamp-On measurement portfolio but with a far broader product portfolio and worldwide footprint.
• Xylem (Xylem Vue / WTW): Leading global water technology company providing both hardware (pumps, sensors) and digital solutions (e.g., Xylem Vue) for utility networks, overlapping with STEBATEC's sewer network control and treatment plant automation offerings.
• Emerson (Ovation / OpenEnterprise): Provides SCADA/DCS solutions including OpenEnterprise for water and wastewater utilities, competing for the same municipal automation RFPs as STEBATEC's ARAbella.
• Schneider Electric (Water & Wastewater): EcoStruxure platform for water and wastewater utilities combines AVEVA SCADA, process control and energy management — directly comparable to STEBATEC's ARAbella and INKA Dynamic offerings.
• Siemens (Water & Wastewater): Industrial automation major whose SIMATIC/WinCC SCADA and dedicated water/wastewater solutions compete head-on with ARAbella for large municipal utility tenders across Europe.
• Yokogawa Electric: Supplies process control systems (CENTUM) and instrumentation for water and wastewater treatment plants globally, addressing the same municipal and industrial customers as STEBATEC.
• ABB Ability Water & Wastewater: Provides automation, electrification and digital solutions for water and wastewater utilities, including SCADA, drives and instrumentation that overlap directly with STEBATEC's automation and control stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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