FRC Systems International

What FRC Systems International does

FRC Systems International, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Cumming, Georgia, designs and manufactures custom industrial wastewater treatment systems. The company is a wholly-owned business unit of Sulzer Chemtech USA, Inc., operating within the Chemtech division of the Swiss industrial conglomerate Sulzer. Its core technology is Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF), offered in three principal configurations — the PCL-Series high-rate plate-pack, the PCCS-Series compact, and the PWL-Series open-tank — supported by complementary processes including CPI oil/water separation, rotary drum screening, flocculation, membrane bioreactor (MBR), moving bed bioreactor (MBBR), belt filter pressing, and multi-disc screw pressing. Proprietary process elements include an acidulation pretreatment (pH 3.9 using sulfuric acid) for FOG and protein-laden streams, a sludge dewatering grid, speed-adjustable skimming, and the use of standard centrifugal recycle pumps in place of specialty DAF pumps. Documented outcomes include 91.5% TSS and 94.3% FOG reduction at a Unilever ice cream facility (operating since 2014) and TSS reductions from 10,800 mg/L to <300 mg/L at a mining axle facility with downstream RO reuse.

The company serves five named verticals — food & beverage (primary), general manufacturing, meat processing, municipal, and oil & gas — with a primary focus on food processing applications involving high FOG, TSS, and BOD loads. FRC generates revenue through engineered-to-order hardware sales, custom engineering and design services, aftermarket and spare parts, equipment rentals and pilot testing, field services and installation, and system upgrades. Pricing is custom and quote-based, not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with a regional sales manager structure covering North America and Asia Pacific, supplemented by direct quote requests, a Knowledge Center blog, case-study library, document library, YouTube channel, and active participation in industry trade shows (including IPPE 2026). Leadership includes General Manager Stuart Day and Head of Sales Adriaan van der Beek, with engineering teams reporting 25+ years of average industry experience. The company claims thousands of global installations over its 47-year history, supported by US manufacturing in Cumming, GA and a Canadian regional headquarters in Whitby, Ontario.

Name

FRC Systems International

Legal name

Sulzer Chemtech USA, Inc.

Website

https://frcsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FRC Systems International designs and manufactures custom Dissolved Air Flotation and complementary wastewater treatment systems (screening, biological, sludge dewatering) for industrial and municipal clients across food & beverage, manufacturing, oil & gas, and municipal sectors, operating as a Sulzer Chemtech business unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators) (IMAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Industrial wastewater treatment
• Dissolved air flotation systems
• Sludge dewatering equipment
• Biological treatment systems
• Oil water separation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cumming

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. Custom Wastewater Treatment Equipment: Design, manufacture, and sale of custom DAF systems, biological treatment systems, sludge dewatering equipment, and screens. Systems are engineered for specific client wastewater challenges and site conditions.
2. Engineering Services: Custom engineering and design services including process engineering, hydraulic and solids loading calculations, and 3D drawings for approval before manufacturing.
3. Spare Parts & Aftermarket: Aftermarket parts and spare parts sales for FRC and other manufacturer equipment, supported by dedicated parts sales team.
4. Equipment Rentals & Pilots: Rental fleet of wastewater treatment equipment including DAF units and sludge dewatering systems for pilot testing and temporary treatment needs.
5. Field Services & Installation: Technical field services including installation supervision, commissioning, maintenance, inspection, repair and modification work at client facilities.
6. System Upgrades: Upgrade services for existing wastewater treatment systems to improve performance or meet new discharge requirements.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FRC Systems International designs, manufactures, and sells custom industrial wastewater treatment equipment, with a core focus on Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems in multiple configurations (PCL-Series High-Rate, PCCS-Series Compact, PWL-Series Open-Tank). The portfolio spans the full treatment process including rotary drum screens, CPI oil/water separators, flocculators, biological treatment systems (MBR, MBBR), and sludge dewatering equipment (Belt Filter Press, Multi-Disc Screw Press), complemented by engineering services, rentals, pilot testing, jar testing, system upgrades, and aftermarket spare parts.

Product overview

FRC Systems International offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial wastewater treatment systems, centered on Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) technology with multiple DAF variants including PCL-Series High-Rate (plate pack), PCCS-Series Compact, and PWL-Series Open-Tank configurations. The product lineup spans the complete wastewater treatment process from preliminary screening (Rotary Drum Screens), oil/water separation (CPI Separators), and chemical conditioning (F-Series Flocculators), through primary treatment (DAF systems), biological treatment (MBR and MBBR systems), and sludge handling (Belt Filter Press, Multi-Disc Screw Press). Supporting services include equipment rentals, pilot testing, jar testing, system upgrades, and aftermarket parts support. This modular approach enables custom-configured treatment solutions tailored to specific industry applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PCL-Series High-Rate DAF
• PCCS-Series Compact DAF Compact Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) system designed for space-constrained industrial installations. Engineered-to-order configuration for customers with limited plant footprint.
• PWL-Series Open-Tank DAF Open-tank style Dissolved Air Flotation system for applications with high solids loading rates. Suited for heavy-duty industrial applications with high solids content. Engineered-to-order system.
• Oil & Water Separators (CPI) Corrugated Plate Interceptor (CPI) oil/water separators for removal of free oils and mechanically emulsified oils from industrial wastewater during primary treatment. Sold as engineered equipment.
• F-Series Flocculators
• Rotary Drum Screens Screening equipment for removal of coarse solids from industrial wastewater streams as part of the preliminary treatment process.
• Membrane BioReactor (MBR) Biological treatment system combining membrane filtration with activated sludge process for advanced industrial wastewater treatment.
• Moving Bed BioReactor (MBBR) Biological treatment system using floating plastic carriers for biofilm attachment, used for biological nutrient removal in industrial wastewater applications.
• Belt Filter Press Sludge dewatering equipment using mechanical pressing to reduce moisture content of biosolids from industrial wastewater treatment processes.
• Multi-Disc Screw Press Continuous sludge dewatering equipment using screw compression for biosolids volume reduction, offering lower operational costs and reduced maintenance compared to belt presses.
• Rentals & Pilots Mobile pilot testing and rental equipment services including fully equipped DAF units and sludge dewatering systems for on-site wastewater treatment evaluation at industrial facilities.
• Jar Testing Laboratory testing service for chemical optimization and treatment process evaluation to determine optimal coagulant and flocculant dosing prior to DAF system deployment.
• System Upgrades Retrofit and upgrade services for existing wastewater treatment systems to improve performance or meet new discharge requirements at customer facilities.
• Aftermarket & Spare Parts Replacement parts and aftermarket support for FRC and other manufacturer wastewater treatment equipment, supported by a dedicated parts sales team.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.5% TSS reduction and 94.3% FOG reduction achieved at major ice cream production facility using acidulation-DAF process since 2014
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sulzer Chemtech USA, Inc.coreOthersFRC Systems International operates as a business unit under Sulzer Chemtech USA, Inc. The company was acquired and integrated into Sulzer's Chemtech division, providing clients with access to Sulzer's global resources while maintaining dedicated expert team attention.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FRC-Systems
• Xx.com/frcsystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frc-systems-international

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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