EcoInnovation Technologies

What EcoInnovation Technologies does

EcoInnovation Technologies Incorporee is a privately held Canadian manufacturer, founded in 2006/2007 by Daniel Beauchemin and Marc Fontaine and headquartered in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec. The company designs, manufactures, and sells the ThermoDrain family of passive drain water heat recovery (DWHR) systems, which capture thermal energy from falling warm wastewater in vertical plumbing stacks and transfer it via copper walls to preheat incoming cold potable water circulating in an outer coil. Units are certified to CSA B55.1 (performance) and CSA B55.2 (potable water safety) by Intertek and are formally recognized by the US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home program, Natural Resources Canada, Mass Save, and multiple North American building codes including Ontario SB-12, BC Step Code, IECC, California Title 24, and LEED.

The product portfolio spans three series: the commercial TD Series (4-inch drain, 46–58.4% efficiency), the residential TDH Series (3-inch drain, copper construction, 41–57.2% efficiency), and the compact TDX Series (3-inch drain, stainless steel shell with copper interior, 33.59–57.27% efficiency), which features patent-pending 360-degree swiveling PEX manifold ports and factory-integrated ABS solvent-weld hubs for solder-free installation. Pricing ranges from approximately $197 USD for the TDX3240 compact to $746 USD for the TD442B commercial model.

EcoInnovation generates revenue exclusively from one-time hardware sales through a hybrid distribution model: direct-to-consumer via the ecoinnovation.ca Shopify storefront, trade wholesale through major North American plumbing distributors (Wolseley, Emco, Noble, Ferguson, SupplyHouse, Winsupply), and direct commercial volume pricing for production homebuilders. The company targets five primary segments: individual homeowners, production homebuilders seeking code compliance, professional plumbers, commercial/institutional operators (hotels, sports centers, laundries, affordable housing), and wholesale distributors. With only 1–10 employees and no disclosed external funding, the company operates as a focused niche manufacturer with 100,000+ cumulative units installed globally.

Name

EcoInnovation Technologies

Legal name

EcoInnovation Technologies Incorporee

Website

https://ecoinnovation.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EcoInnovation Technologies is a Quebec-based, founder-owned manufacturer of the ThermoDrain passive drain water heat recovery system, selling copper DWHR units through e-commerce, wholesale distributors, and direct builder channels across North America and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drain Water Heat Recovery Systems

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)

SIC

Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Waste Heat Recovery & Heat Integration (HRSG/ORC, Pinch Analysis, Heat Exchangers) (EUABAJAF)

Keywords

• Drain water heat recovery
• Plumbing heat exchangers
• Energy efficient plumbing
• Water heating equipment
• Building code compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-louis-de-gonzague

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ThermoDrain Hardware Sales (One-Time Purchase): EcoInnovation generates revenue from the one-time sale of ThermoDrain drain water heat recovery units across three product families (TD, TDH, TDX). Products are sold directly via the company's e-commerce storefront (ecoinnovation.ca) and through a network of wholesale distributors across the US and Canada. Pricing ranges from approximately $197 USD (TDX3240 compact) to $746 USD (TD442B commercial). There is no recurring subscription component; the product is a permanent, maintenance-free, 50+ year capital asset. The company also sells directly to production homebuilders at commercial volume pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EcoInnovation Technologies manufactures the ThermoDrain family of passive drain water heat recovery (DWHR) units, copper-based heat exchangers that capture thermal energy from falling wastewater in vertical plumbing stacks to preheat incoming cold potable water. The product line comprises three series — TD (commercial 4-inch drain, 46–58.4% efficiency), TDH (residential 3-inch drain, copper construction, 41–57.2% efficiency), and TDX (residential compact, stainless steel shell with copper interior, 33.59–57.27% efficiency) — covering residential, commercial, and institutional applications with certified zero cross-contamination safety and 50+ year operational lifespans.

Product overview

EcoInnovation Technologies manufactures the ThermoDrain family of passive drain water heat recovery (DWHR) units, a unified product line of copper-based heat exchangers that capture thermal energy from falling wastewater in vertical plumbing stacks to preheat incoming cold potable water. The portfolio comprises three sub-brands: the commercial-grade TD Series (4-inch drain diameter, 46-58.4% efficiency) for high-volume multi-residential and institutional applications; the residential TDH Series (3-inch drain, copper construction, 41-57.2% efficiency) featuring mechanical coupling connections and multiple PEX/copper fitting options; and the compact TDX Series (3-inch drain, stainless steel shell with copper interior, 33.59-57.27% efficiency) featuring patent-pending 360-degree swivel PEX ports and direct-glue ABS hubs for solder-free installation. Individual models range from 24-inch compact units for tight retrofits to 72-inch maximum-efficiency units for Net-Zero and Passive House applications, all certified to CSA B55.1 and CSA B55.2 standards by Intertek.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ThermoDrain: Passive copper heat exchanger product line for drain water heat recovery, available in three series: TD (commercial/high-flow), TDH (residential copper core), and TDX (residential stainless steel outer shell with copper interior).

Products and services

• ThermoDrain TD Series (Commercial)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces household water heating bills by up to 40%–55%
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wolseley (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWolseley is a major Canadian wholesale distributor with locations in Quebec (Vendor #9332) and Ontario/Western Canada (Vendor #15907). Wolseley stocks and resells the full ThermoDrain product line to trade customers including plumbers, contractors, and builders.
• Emco (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmco is a Canada-wide wholesale distributor (Vendor #35811) that stocks and resells ThermoDrain products to trade customers across Canada.
• Noble (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNoble is a Canada-wide wholesale distributor (Vendor #09332) that stocks and resells ThermoDrain products to plumbers and contractors.
• SupplyHouse (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplyHouse is a US wholesale distributor that stocks and sells ThermoDrain products online to plumbers and contractors. Delivery to locations in the US only.
• Ferguson (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFerguson is a US wholesale distributor that stocks and resells the ThermoDrain product line to plumbers and contractors.
• US Department of Energy (DOE)minorOthersThe US Department of Energy recognizes ThermoDrain as a core building block for the Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program, which helps production builders qualify for the Section 45L Federal Tax Credit of up to $5,000 per unit. The DOE website references ThermoDrain on its water heating/drain water heat recovery page.
• Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)minorOthersNatural Resources Canada formally recommends ThermoDrain on its water heater products page. ThermoDrain integrates into EnerGuide energy modeling platforms for performance path credits in Canadian building codes.
• Intertek (ETL Certification)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntertek is the third-party testing laboratory that independently verifies and certifies all ThermoDrain products. Intertek verifies performance to CSA B55.1 and certifies safety to CSA B55.2 standards. The ETL certification mark appears on all product packaging and marketing materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Navien: Navien is a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency condensing tankless water heaters and combi-boilers. It competes for the same residential and light-commercial water heating dollars that DWHR systems like ThermoDrain supplement.
• Bradford White: Bradford White is a major North American manufacturer of residential and commercial water heating equipment. Its high-efficiency water heater products target the same residential and multi-family construction channels as EcoInnovation's DWHR units.
• AO Smith: AO Smith is a global water heater and boiler manufacturer covering residential, commercial, and industrial segments. Its high-efficiency water heating portfolio competes for the same plumbing/builder specification dollars as EcoInnovation's ThermoDrain.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: Bosch Thermotechnology is a global manufacturer of heating and hot water solutions including heat pump and gas water heaters. It competes for high-efficiency residential hot water specification contracts where DWHR is also a relevant solution.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water Technologies is a large manufacturer of plumbing, water quality, and flow control products. Its water heating and efficiency components overlap with the broader mechanical plumbing category where ThermoDrain is sold.
• Rinnai: Rinnai is a major manufacturer of tankless water heaters and broader hydronic heating products. While not a DWHR specialist, Rinnai competes at the system level for residential hot water efficiency and is increasingly referenced alongside DWHR for high-efficiency residential builds.

Direct peers

• RenewABILITY Energy Inc. RenewABILITY Energy is another Canadian DWHR manufacturer producing the WaterFilm and WaterHeaterFilm products, directly competing with ThermoDrain in the Ontario, BC, and broader North American builder market. Both companies target code-compliance-driven residential specifications.
• Powerpipe: Powerpipe is a Canadian manufacturer of drain water heat recovery systems (Powerpipe and Power-Pipe models), the closest direct competitor to EcoInnovation's ThermoDrain line. Both companies target residential and light-commercial builders with copper-core vertical DWHR units certified to CSA B55 standards.
• Heat-Wrap: Heat-Wrap is a US-based manufacturer of drain water heat recovery equipment, including spiral-wrap copper DWHR units. It competes directly with ThermoDrain in the US residential market, particularly for code-compliance and ENERGY STAR qualification projects.

Others

• Uponor: Uponor is a leading manufacturer of PEX plumbing, radiant heating, and water systems. Its PEX-based plumbing products are complementary to ThermoDrain installations and share the same plumbing wholesaler and builder distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thermodrain
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ecoinnovationtechnologies1164
• Facebookfacebook.com/thermodrain
• Instagraminstagram.com/thermodrain/?hl=en

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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