BIOROTOR
BIOROTOR is a French manufacturer of modular Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) wastewater treatment systems for communities up to 10,000 population equivalents, serving residential, hospitality, commercial, institutional, and industrial customers across Europe, Africa, Oceania, and the Caribbean via the BIOROCK distribution network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersVillers-la-montagne, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BIOROTOR does
BIOROTOR is a French engineering and manufacturing company that develops modular, automatic Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) wastewater treatment systems for communities of up to 10,000 population equivalents. The company's core product is a fully automatic modular system using closely spaced parallel polypropylene discs mounted on a rotating shaft, where biofilm growth on disc surfaces degrades wastewater pollutants. BIOROTOR differentiates its RBC technology through a proprietary ring gear drive system that eliminates traditional gearboxes, independent low-power motors per module enabling solar power operation, rotomolded HDPE tanks manufactured via its sister company ROTOMADE, and a Lamella Clarifier for final effluent settlement.
The company generates revenue through hardware sales of complete treatment systems, retrofit/upgrade solutions for existing wastewater plants (including non-RBC infrastructure), and replacement components. Pricing is custom and project-based, determined by capacity requirements, site conditions, and configuration complexity. BIOROTOR serves five primary customer segments—residential communities, hospitality venues, commercial properties, institutional facilities, and biodegradable industrial waste producers—across markets in Europe (France, Hungary), Africa (South Africa), the Caribbean (Curaçao), and Oceania (New Zealand). The company operates as a product brand under the BIOROCK group, leveraging established regional distribution entities (BIOROCK Africa, BIOROCK New Zealand, ARPER Hungary) for sales, installation, and commissioning, while maintaining direct sales for enterprise and municipal clients. BIOROTOR holds multiple patent-pending innovations and offers a 10-year standard warranty on its systems.
BIOROTOR firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BIOROTOR
- Legal name
- BIOROTOR Production S.A.S
- Website
- https://biorotor.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- BIOROTOR is a French manufacturer of modular Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) wastewater treatment systems for communities up to 10,000 population equivalents, serving residential, hospitality, commercial, institutional, and industrial customers across Europe, Africa, Oceania, and the Caribbean via the BIOROCK distribution network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BIOROTOR industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wastewater Treatment Systems
- NAICS
- Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)
- SIC
- Sanitary Services (4950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Decentralized/Package Wastewater Systems (Small/Remote) (EUANADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Disinfection & Remedial Works (Chlorination, Thermal, Shock Treatments) (BPABAJAF)
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Where BIOROTOR is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Villers-la-montagne
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
BIOROTOR business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Wastewater Treatment System Sales: Sale of complete BIOROTOR modular rotating biological contactor wastewater treatment systems for communities up to 10,000 population equivalents. Systems can be purchased for new installations or as retrofit solutions for existing infrastructure. Revenue is generated through direct sales and channel partner sales.
- Retrofit and Upgrade Solutions: BIOROTOR offers cost-effective retrofit solutions to modernize or replace existing wastewater treatment systems, allowing customers to upgrade aging infrastructure without full replacement. This creates additional revenue streams from existing customer base and new prospects with legacy systems.
- Component and Spare Parts: Replacement components including disc media, spacers, motors, and other parts for ongoing maintenance and repairs of BIOROTOR systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
BIOROTOR product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BIOROTOR designs, manufactures, and supplies modular Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) wastewater treatment systems for decentralized applications. The product line includes the core BIOROTOR unit, retrofit solutions for existing plants, a Lamella Clarifier for primary treatment, and tertiary disinfection options (UV and chlorination). Systems are intended for sites lacking sewer infrastructure, including municipalities, hospitality properties, commercial sites, institutions, and light-industrial facilities.
Product overview
BIOROTOR is a fully automatic, modular Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) wastewater treatment system developed by BIOROCK for communities up to 10,000 PE. The core BIOROTOR product consists of rotomolded HDPE tanks containing polypropylene disc media driven by an innovative ring gear system. The system is designed for multiple configurations including carbon removal, nitrogen removal (via denitrification), and optional disinfection. Key product offerings include: the main BIOROTOR modular RBC system, the BIOROTOR Retrofit solution for upgrading existing plants, the Lamella Clarifier as the final settlement component, and optional UV/chlorination disinfection units for effluent reuse. The system incorporates components such as lockable covers, high-quality PP disc media (2.0m diameter), revolutionary ring gear drive, water transfer buckets, stainless steel shafts, low-power motors, spacer designs, and integrated tank ports.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BIOROTOR Retrofit: Cost-effective retrofit solution for upgrading existing wastewater treatment systems, including RBC infrastructure.
Quantifiable outcome
- Energy consumption represents only 27% of equivalent Activated Sludge or SBR systems, enabling 70% energy cost savings
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use BIOROTOR
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
BIOROTOR technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
BIOROTOR partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BIOROCKcoreBIOROTOR is introduced and distributed by BIOROCK, which has over 30 years of experience in designing wastewater treatment systems. BIOROTOR was created by the founders of BIOROCK (Gerrit and Antoine) as the next generation of Rotating Biological Contactor technology. BIOROCK provides the brand platform and distribution network for BIOROTOR products globally.
- ROTOMADEcoreROTOMADE is the manufacturing partner for BIOROTOR, producing components using rotational moulding technology. As a leading rotational moulding company in Europe, ROTOMADE enables BIOROTOR to have 100% control over production quality and quick turnaround times. ROTOMADE is a sister company within the same business group.
- BIOROCK AfricacoreRegional distribution partner for African markets, operating as BIOROCK Africa (Pty) Ltd. Handles sales, installation coordination, and commissioning for BIOROTOR systems across Africa including South Africa.
- BIOROCK New ZealandcoreRegional distribution partner for New Zealand market, operating as BIOROCK (NZ) Limited. Handles sales and support for BIOROTOR products in New Zealand.
- ARPER HungaryminorRegional distribution partner for Hungarian market handling local sales and customer support for BIOROTOR products.
- MetsitecminorAccredited dealer for South African market, involved in installation and commissioning of BIOROTOR systems in partnership with BIOROCK Africa and end clients.
- BIOROCKcoreRegional distribution partner for Hungarian market, with local language website presence.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
BIOROTOR competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Major water/wastewater incumbent offering both centralized and decentralized treatment including packaged plants and biofilm/MBBR alternatives. Comparable as a broad incumbent covering decentralized segment as part of a much larger portfolio.
- Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater major with packaged and decentralized offerings such as Actiflo and small-municipal solutions alongside its centralized plant portfolio. Represents the dominant incumbent BIOROTOR competes against for larger tenders.
Direct peers
- BIOROCK: Parent company and original decentralized wastewater treatment brand; BIOROTOR was created by BIOROCK's founders as the next-generation RBC evolution. Overlapping product family, channel network, and customer base make BIOROCK the closest comparable.
- Smith & Loveless: US manufacturer of packaged wastewater treatment systems, including 'factory-built' plants for small municipalities and commercial sites. Directly comparable in modular, decentralized category with similar project-based sales motion.
- ClearFox by PPU Umwelttechnik: German manufacturer of containerized and packaged biological wastewater treatment plants (SBR-based) for decentralized applications including resorts, camps, and small communities. Comparable in modular SBR/biotech package segment.
- Fluence Corporation: Provider of decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions (NIROBOX, Aspiral) for communities and industrial clients. Overlaps in modular package plant deployment for small-to-medium scale sites globally.
- Premier Tech Water & Environment: Premier Tech offers Ecoflo and other decentralized packaged wastewater treatment systems for residential, commercial, and community applications. Directly comparable in segment (decentralized package plants) and target customers (off-grid sites, small communities).
- WPL Limited: UK-based manufacturer of packaged wastewater treatment plants for residential and commercial use. Operates in the same small-to-medium population equivalent band as BIOROTOR with similar GTM through dealers/installers.
- Tricel (Novo Group): Irish-based manufacturer of packaged wastewater treatment plants serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets across Europe. Directly comparable in decentralized small-to-medium PE category with distributor-led model.
- Kingspan Klargester: Part of Kingspan's water & wastewater portfolio, Klargester produces packaged treatment plants for domestic and small commercial use in the UK and Ireland. Competes in the same decentralized segment with similar installer/dealer distribution.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
BIOROTOR social profiles
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BIOROTOR leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
BIOROTOR subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
BIOROTOR funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BIOROTOR M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about BIOROTOR
What does BIOROTOR do?
BIOROTOR designs, manufactures, and supplies modular Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) wastewater treatment systems for decentralized applications. The product line includes the core BIOROTOR unit, retrofit solutions for existing plants, a Lamella Clarifier for primary treatment, and tertiary disinfection options (UV and chlorination). Systems are intended for sites lacking sewer infrastructure, including municipalities, hospitality properties, commercial sites, institutions, and light-industrial facilities.
Is BIOROTOR a public or private company?
BIOROTOR is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was BIOROTOR founded?
BIOROTOR was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is BIOROTOR based?
BIOROTOR is headquartered in Villers-la-montagne, France, in the Europe region.
How does BIOROTOR make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Wastewater Treatment System Sales are the primary driver. The others are retrofit and Upgrade Solutions and component and Spare Parts.
Who are BIOROTOR's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Suez Water Technologies & Solutions and Veolia Water Technologies. Direct peers are BIOROCK, Smith & Loveless, ClearFox by PPU Umwelttechnik, Fluence Corporation, Premier Tech Water & Environment, WPL Limited, Tricel (Novo Group) and Kingspan Klargester.
Does BIOROTOR have an API?
No public API is recorded for BIOROTOR.
What industry is BIOROTOR in?
BIOROTOR's product category is Wastewater Treatment Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANADAE, Decentralized/Package Wastewater Systems (Small/Remote), with a secondary code of BPABAJAF, Disinfection & Remedial Works (Chlorination, Thermal, Shock Treatments). Its NAICS code is 221320 and its SIC code is 4950.