What Beckart Environmental does

Beckart Environmental Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of industrial wastewater treatment equipment founded in 1978 and headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The company designs, builds, installs, and services turnkey physical/chemical treatment systems, with core product families spanning Hy-Pack batch filter presses (470-1500mm, with over 2,000 installations in 40 countries), dissolved air flotation (DAF) systems (10-1000 GPM), continuous sedimentation clarifiers (slant plate and cone tank), and decanter centrifuge systems (5-150+ GPM). Supporting components include UL/CSA listed PLC/HMI control panels with remote monitoring, proprietary coagulant and bentonite clay blends, anionic/cationic polymer programs, replacement filter plates and cloths, and chlorine dioxide odor control solutions, all backed by in-house engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical) and a 46,000 square foot manufacturing facility.

Beckart's commercial model combines one-time equipment sales with a lifetime aftermarket layer that generates recurring revenue: factory-trained field service and system audits, regional chemical distribution (warehouses in the U.S., Mexico, the UK, and Chile enabling 1-2 day chemical delivery), replacement parts for both Beckart and competitor filter presses, and a "Restore My System" upgrade program for legacy installations. Pricing is custom-quoted rather than list-priced. The company serves manufacturers with wet processes across at least ten verticals including metal finishing/phosphatizing, printing and corrugated, food processing, paints and coatings, machining and metalworking, fish processing, plastics and recycling, stone fabrication, and nitrile glove manufacturing, with over 3,000 systems installed in 40+ countries on five continents.

Go-to-market is a direct enterprise field-sales motion with a factory-trained team on five continents, supplemented by industry-specific landing pages, blog and video content, an email newsletter, and bottom-of-funnel phone/email contact options. There is no disclosed revenue, no public ownership or investor data, and no AI/ML technology disclosed in the input data.

Name

Beckart Environmental

Legal name

Beckart Environmental Inc.

Website

https://beckart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beckart Environmental is a privately held U.S. manufacturer founded in 1978 that designs, builds, and services turnkey industrial wastewater treatment systems (filter presses, DAF, clarifiers, centrifuges) plus proprietary chemicals and field service for manufacturers with wet processes across metal finishing, printing, food, and other verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAC), Coagulants, Flocculants & Dewatering Aids (IMAEAJAM), Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN)

Keywords

• Industrial wastewater treatment
• Filter press systems
• Dissolved air flotation
• Sludge dewatering equipment
• Wastewater treatment chemistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenosha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Wastewater Treatment Systems: Design, manufacturing, and installation of complete turnkey industrial wastewater treatment systems including batch filter presses, DAF systems, sedimentation systems, and centrifuge systems. Systems range from small batch systems to large-scale continuous treatment.
2. Chemical Products: Sale of proprietary coagulant blends, anionic and cationic polymers, filter aids, acids, caustics, bentonite clay blends, and other wastewater treatment chemicals. Regional warehouses enable delivery within 1-2 days of chemical orders.
3. Field Service and System Audits: Ongoing field service including system audits, jar testing, monitoring of effluent quality, preventive maintenance, operator training, and troubleshooting support for installed systems.
4. Parts and Supplies: Replacement filter cloths, filter plates, filter press parts, O-ring kits, hydraulic units, pump manifolds, and other spare parts for Beckart and competitor filter presses.
5. Odor Control Products: Chlorine dioxide solutions and CLO2 Efficiency systems for odor elimination in wastewater treatment, commercial buildings, residential homes, and vehicle deodorization.
6. System Restoration and Upgrades: Restoration services to bring older wastewater treatment systems up to current technology, including new control panels, chemical feeds, level controls, and updated pumps.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Beckart Environmental designs, manufactures, and installs industrial wastewater treatment systems, including batch filter presses, Hy-Pack filter presses, continuous sedimentation systems, dissolved air flotation (DAF) systems, and centrifuges. The company also supplies proprietary coagulant and polymer chemistry, PLC/HMI controls, replacement parts such as filter plates and cloths, and ongoing field service, system audits, and pilot testing for industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

Beckart Environmental is an industrial wastewater treatment equipment manufacturer founded in 1978, offering a comprehensive portfolio of systems and components for various manufacturing industries. The core product family includes Hy-Pack filter presses (Batch Filter Press Systems, Hy-Pack Filter Presses in sizes 470mm-1500mm), continuous sedimentation systems (slant plate and cone tank clarifiers), Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems (10-1000 GPM), and Centrifuge Systems (5-150+ GPM). These primary treatment systems are supported by Controls and Automation (UL/CSA listed PLC/HMI control panels with remote monitoring), Chemistry products (proprietary coagulants, anionic/cationic polymers, bentonite clay blends), Odor Control/Chlorine Dioxide solutions, Filter Plates & Cloths (including Velcro quick-change style), Jar Testing & Lab Testing services, and Field Service & System Audits. The company also offers Restore My System for upgrading older equipment. Beckart serves diverse industries including metal finishing, printing/corrugated, food processing, paints/coatings, machining/metalworking, plastics/recycling, stone fabrication, and nitrile glove manufacturing, with over 3,000 systems installed in 40+ countries from their 46,000 sq ft Kenosha, WI facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Batch Filter Press Systems Engineered batch sludge dewatering filter presses that separate solids from liquid in industrial wastewater streams; sized and configured to plant-specific capacity and solids loading for industrial manufacturers.
• Hy-Pack Filter Presses Compact, packaged filter press units designed for smaller-footprint or lower-capacity industrial dewatering applications where a fully customized batch press is not required.
• Continuous Sedimentation Systems Continuous-flow clarification/sedimentation systems for industrial wastewater treatment, removing suspended solids through gravity settling as part of a treatment train.
• Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Systems DAF units that float and remove suspended solids, oils, and emulsified contaminants from industrial wastewater streams using microbubble-aided flotation.
• Centrifuge Systems Industrial centrifuge systems for solid-liquid separation and sludge dewatering in manufacturing wastewater applications, offered as an alternative or complement to filter presses.
• Controls and Automation Systems PLC- and HMI-based control systems that automate the operation of Beckart treatment equipment, enabling monitoring, sequencing, and process optimization for industrial wastewater plants.
• Chemistry (Coagulants and Polymers) Beckart-supplied coagulant and polymer treatment chemistries, including dual-polymer and bentonite-clay flocculant feeding programs, formulated to optimize solids removal and sludge dewatering on customer-specific wastewater.
• Odor Control / Chlorine Dioxide Systems Chlorine dioxide-based odor control systems designed to neutralize odors and address biological/chemical contaminants in industrial wastewater treatment operations.
• Filter Plates and Cloths Replacement filter plates, velcro filter cloths, and cloth-pressure-wash consumables for Beckart filter press systems, supplied as recurring replacement parts to existing customers.
• Jar Testing and Lab Testing Services Laboratory and bench-scale jar testing services used to characterize customer wastewater and identify optimal chemistry, equipment sizing, and process parameters prior to system design.
• Field Service and System Audits On-site field service, preventive maintenance, and treatment system audits performed by Beckart technicians to maintain performance, troubleshoot problems, and extend equipment life.
• Restore My System System restoration program for underperforming or failed industrial wastewater treatment systems, combining chemistry, parts, and field service interventions to bring operations back to specification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 industrial wastewater treatment systems installed in over 40 countries worldwide
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WesTech Engineering: WesTech designs and manufactures water and wastewater treatment equipment including clarifiers, filtration systems, and sludge handling solutions. Direct competitor to Beckart in industrial and municipal process equipment, with overlapping clarifier and sludge dewatering offerings.
• Parkson Corporation: Parkson manufactures DAF systems, aeration, clarification, and filtration equipment for industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment. Closely comparable to Beckart on DAF, physical/chemical treatment, and clarifier product lines serving manufacturing and municipal end markets.
• JWC Environmental (Sulzer): JWC Environmental, now part of Sulzer, manufactures screens, grinders, and sludge processing equipment for industrial and municipal wastewater treatment. Comparable to Beckart in headworks and solids-handling equipment, with overlapping industrial customer base.
• Hydro International: Hydro International (an IDEX company) provides stormwater, wastewater, and treatment screening and separation equipment, including industrial filtration products. Comparable to Beckart on physical separation equipment and industrial wastewater treatment systems sold through direct channels.
• Smith & Loveless: Smith & Loveless is a US-based manufacturer of packaged wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, and headworks equipment for municipal and industrial customers. Direct overlap with Beckart on factory-built, turnkey industrial wastewater systems and on supporting consumables, parts, and field service over the system lifecycle.

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval is a global industrial equipment manufacturer offering decanter centrifuges, heat exchangers, and separation equipment used in industrial wastewater and sludge dewatering. Direct overlap with Beckart's centrifuge product line and broader industrial fluid handling portfolio.
• Evoqua Water Technologies (Xylem): Evoqua, now part of Xylem, is a large-scale provider of water and wastewater treatment products, services, and specialty chemicals across municipal and industrial markets. Overlaps with Beckart in industrial wastewater treatment systems and consumables, with broader geographic reach and a larger product portfolio.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia Water Technologies is a global water treatment incumbent offering process equipment, chemicals, and services for industrial and municipal customers. Comparable to Beckart on industrial wastewater system delivery and supporting chemicals/services, but at vastly greater scale, geographic reach, and digital capability.
• Andritz Separation: Andritz is a global supplier of solid/liquid separation equipment, including centrifuges, filter presses, and screening systems, serving industrial and municipal wastewater markets. Comparable to Beckart on filter presses and centrifuge-based sludge dewatering but at substantially greater global scale and capital base.

Emerging players

• Duperon Corporation: Duperon is a US-based niche manufacturer of screening and headworks equipment for wastewater treatment plants. Partial overlap with Beckart on physical separation equipment for industrial and municipal applications, though focused on a narrower screening niche.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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