What MSE Systems does

MSE Systems Limited is a UK-based industrial wastewater treatment company founded in 2007 and headquartered in a purpose-built facility at Markham Vale Business Park in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The company designs, engineers, builds, and installs bespoke turnkey wastewater treatment plants, with its portfolio centred on Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR) systems using Mitsubishi Sterapore hollow fibre membranes, Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) technology in partnership with OMC srl (including the proprietary GEM variant), and Micro Filtration / Reverse Osmosis (MF/RO) configurations. Solutions begin with wastewater analysis conducted by the in-house team of chemists and engineers in the Chesterfield lab, and are tailored to client-specific flow rates ranging from 4 to 600 m3/hr, with documented outcomes including up to 85% water reuse and 40–60% reductions in water and energy costs for customers.

The business sells primarily through a direct enterprise field-sales motion targeting regulated industrial buyers in food manufacturing, beverage, distillery, abattoir/meat processing, dairy, chemical/pharmaceutical, landfill/leachate, bio-energy, and related verticals across the UK and Ireland. Revenue is generated from three streams: one-time project revenue from custom plant design and installation, recurring service and aftercare contracts with 24/7 remote monitoring and spare-parts supply, and usage-based rental of containerised DAF units and pilot plants. Named enterprise customers include Branston Potatoes, Greenvale AP, Albert Bartlett, Greenyard Frozen, Cranswick PLC (Gourmet Bacon), Henry Westons Cider, North British Distillery, Sunbelt Rentals, and Sam Browne Foods, among others.

MSE Systems operates as a privately held firm (registered number 6332445) with no disclosed institutional backing, no M&A history, and headcount estimated in the 11–50 range. It maintains strategic technology partnerships with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (membranes) and OMC srl (DAF), a sister-company relationship with MSE Hiller (centrifuges and sludge dewatering), and a minor partnership with H2holland. Certifications include ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 (both valid 2025–2028) and Safe Contractor accreditation. Sister company MSE Hiller and the partnership ecosystem allow MSE Systems to bundle solid/liquid separation and dewatering into its turnkey offering.

Name

MSE Systems

Legal name

MSE Systems Limited

Website

https://msesystems.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MSE Systems is a UK-based industrial wastewater treatment company that designs, builds, and installs bespoke turnkey plants, primarily Membrane Bio Reactor and Dissolved Air Flotation systems, for enterprise customers in food manufacturing, beverage, distillery, and adjacent regulated sectors across the UK and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wastewater Treatment

NAICS

Waste Treatment and Disposal (56221), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Wastewater Treatment (On-site/Pre-treatment) (EUANADAB), Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Industrial wastewater treatment
• Membrane bioreactor systems
• Dissolved air flotation
• Water recycling solutions
• Effluent treatment plants

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesterfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Wastewater Treatment Plant Design & Installation: Design, construction and installation of complete turnkey wastewater treatment plants. Solutions are bespoke and custom-designed based on client needs. Includes new installations and improvement works on existing systems.
2. Service & Aftercare: Aftersales maintenance packages with regular site visits for performance optimization. Available 24/7, 365 days a year. Remote monitoring services and spare parts supply. Engineers cover entirety of UK and Ireland.
3. Equipment Rental - Containerised DAF Units: Containerised DAF units available for purchase or long-term hire. Capacities from 10-40 m3/hr. Provides try-before-you-buy scenario.
4. Pilot Plant Rental: Pilot plants and containerised systems for rent to manage temporary additional wastewater treatment requirements or to test process capability before permanent installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MSE Systems designs, builds and installs bespoke industrial wastewater treatment plants and water-recycling systems for enterprise customers in food manufacturing, beverage, distillery, dairy, abattoir and related sectors. Solutions combine Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR), Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) and Micro Filtration / Reverse Osmosis (MF/RO) technologies with their proprietary System Control & Automation (SCADA/HMI/PLC with 24/7 remote monitoring), containerised/pilot plant options, and ongoing service & aftercare support across the UK and Ireland.

Product overview

MSE Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of award-winning wastewater treatment solutions. The core product line centres on Membrane Bio Reactors (MBR) combined with Micro Filtration & Reverse Osmosis (MF/RO) and Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems. These are complemented by Pilot Plants & Containerised Systems for flexible deployment, System Control & Automation for remote monitoring, Service & Aftercare for ongoing maintenance, and Upgrade & Optimise services for existing installations. The company also offers specialised solutions like GEM (Gas Efficient Mixing) - an advanced DAF variant - and leverages partner technologies including Mitsubishi hollow fibre membranes and MSE Hiller centrifuges. Together, these products form a complete turnkey wastewater treatment capability covering design, construction, installation, and long-term support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membrane Bio Reactors (MBR) MBR systems combine activated sludge treatment with membrane liquid-solid separation using Mitsubishi Sterapore hollow fibre membranes. Suitable for sewage and high strength industrial wastewaters, producing high quality effluent for sewer consent, watercourse permit, or recycling.
• Micro Filtration & Reverse Osmosis (MF/RO) MF and RO systems provide clean water discharge and water re-use opportunities. MF removes suspended solids and bacteria while RO further removes viruses, ions, and desalinate water. Ideal for distillery sector and high purity water requirements.
• Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) DAF technology in partnership with OMC srl offers compact and effective treatment for solids, fats, oils and greases removal. Includes Tigerfloat and Deltafloat cell designs with ASR air saturation reactor. Used in food factories, oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and paper mills.
• Pilot Plants & Containerised Systems Rapidly installable pilot plants for determining efficient solutions and containerised modular packaged plants (20ft, 30ft, or 40ft units) for hire/rent. Capacities range from 1 to 60m3/hr and can be operational within hours of connection.
• Containerised DAF Packaged Plants Containerised Dissolved Air Flotation packaged plants with capacities from 10–40 m3/hr, available for purchase or long-term hire. The units are converted freight containers repurposed as process plant rooms, allowing rapid on-site deployment for try-before-you-buy or temporary capacity scenarios.
• Hire and Rental DAF Units Skid-mounted hire/rental DAF test and demonstration units with capacity up to 30 m3/hr, the company's first mobile DAF offering. Provides customers with a low-commitment way to trial DAF technology and supplement treatment capacity.
• System Control & Automation Remote access system control and automation using HMI, PLCs, SCADA, Ethernet profibus and mobile communications. Includes 24-hour manned remote monitoring station at Derbyshire headquarters for overseeing clients' plants.
• Service & Aftercare Aftersales maintenance with remote monitoring, real-time plant information access, and 24/7, 365 days per year support. Engineers cover entirety of UK and Ireland with wide range of spare parts held in stock.
• Upgrade & Optimise Solutions for existing treatment plants requiring additional capacity or improved results. Can reduce chemical usage, COD, suspended solids, FOGs, and achieve discharge consent compliance through equipment upgrades and system optimisation.
• GEM (Gas Efficient Mixing) DAF Treatment Plant Advanced form of DAF using rotational forces through cyclone mixing heads to stretch polymer chains without shearing. Occupies smaller footprint than conventional DAF, ideal where space is limited. Used at Cranswick PLC.
• Phosphorus Removal Using DAF Mobile Dissolved Air Flotation unit configured for rapid phosphorus removal, enabling compliance with tight watercourse discharge permits of less than 1 mg/l Total Phosphorus. Designed for rapid deployment in tight footprints and short timeframes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water usage reduction of up to 85% (18 million gallons per annum)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mitsubishi Chemical CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationMSE Systems utilizes Mitsubishi Sterapore hollow fibre membranes in MBR systems. There are more than 5,000 installed projects worldwide using this technology in various industrial and medical applications including drainage, sewage, water treatment, and hospital equipment.
• OMC srlcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for DAF technology with over 30 years of flotation design experience. Provides Tigerfloat rectangular designs with lamella plates and Deltafloat circular cell designs, along with ASR (Air Saturation Reactor) technology.
• MSE HillercoreTechnology or IntegrationSister company and leading supplier of solid/liquid separation technology, centrifuges and sludge dewatering equipment. Purpose-built workshop facility in Derbyshire serves as world class repair centre with specialist equipment for high speed balancing, machining, testing, hydraulics and electronics.
• H2hollandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialises in design, construction and installation of complete wastewater treatment plants for sectors from beverage and food to sewage. Offers conventional treatment processes and modern MBR type systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Global water treatment solutions provider with industrial water filtration, separation, and process water equipment. Comparable on filtration/RO/MF technologies used by MSE (e.g., for distillery and beverage clients), though Pentair is broader and component-focused rather than full turnkey plant delivery.
• Hydro International: UK-headquartered water and wastewater treatment equipment provider (now part of Veralto/IDEX-aligned group) offering headworks, screening, and filtration technologies. Adjacent competitor in industrial wastewater equipment with overlapping UK customer base in food and beverage sectors.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: International environmental services firm offering industrial water and wastewater treatment, water reuse, and process water solutions across F&B, chemical, and pharma. Operates broadly across the same verticals as MSE but at vastly greater scale and with in-house proprietary technology.
• Xylem Inc. Global water technology company (including legacy Evoqua) providing industrial and municipal wastewater treatment equipment, MBR systems, and digital monitoring. Comparable on core MBR/DAF/disinfection technologies, but at significantly greater scale and global reach than MSE.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater solutions provider offering industrial water treatment, recycling, and discharge compliance across food, beverage, and chemical sectors. A much larger incumbent that competes with MSE on enterprise tenders while serving a far broader customer and technology portfolio.

Direct peers

• WPL Limited: UK-based manufacturer of packaged and containerised wastewater treatment systems for industrial and municipal clients. Closely comparable to MSE on geography (UK), delivery format (modular/containerised), and target customer profile (small-to-mid industrial sites and utilities).
• HUBER Technology: German-headquartered water and wastewater treatment equipment manufacturer with a strong UK presence, offering MBR, screening, and sludge dewatering products. Comparable product portfolio (mechanical/biological treatment, sludge handling) and similar mid-sized industrial customer base.
• EnviroChemie: German specialist engineering firm delivering bespoke industrial wastewater treatment plants, water reuse systems, and process water treatment across food, beverage, chemical, and pharma sectors. Comparable on technology stack (biological + DAF + RO) and custom turnkey delivery model.
• H2holland: Named as a strategic partner of MSE Systems, H2holland designs, constructs and installs complete wastewater treatment plants for beverage, food, and sewage sectors using conventional and MBR processes. Operates from the Netherlands with overlapping European customer base, making it the closest like-for-like peer.

Emerging players

• Paques: Dutch industrial water and biogas treatment specialist serving food, beverage, and agro-industrial clients with anaerobic and aerobic wastewater solutions. Comparable on niche industrial water reuse focus and European customer overlap, though smaller in UK food/beverage than MSE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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