Buwatec

What Buwatec does

Buwatec is a Dutch manufacturer specializing in modular water storage systems for global export. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Bergschenhoek, Netherlands, the company operates as part of the Bergschenhoek Groep conglomerate and, since 2020, under the broader Dutch Water Management brand alongside sister entities covering water management, environment, and water technology. Its core offering combines corrugated steel panel tanks (BUWAtank) with specialized tank liners (BUWAliner) in PVC, PVC Extreme, EX, EPDM, and Fecatec grades, complemented by cover systems (BUWAcover) and the aluminum-frame BUWAdome developed with Albers Alligator. Technical differentiators include the ZM200 double-sided galvanized steel method on S350-grade steel, the 2025-launched Granite HDXtreme coating for corrosion and UV resistance, and CE certification to EN 1090-1:2009+A1:2011.

The business is hardware-led: revenue is generated primarily through sale of complete modular tank systems and replacement liners, covers, and spare parts, with quote-based pricing tied to diameter, height, steel thickness, and coating selection. Standard lead times are two weeks for steel tanks and two to three weeks when including tank liners, supporting an export-heavy operating model. Buwatec sells exclusively through an international dealer network spanning more than 50 countries rather than direct-to-end-customer, with the Export Sales team routing inbound inquiries to qualified dealers who handle on-site assembly, local regulatory compliance, and aftercare. End markets are horticulture, aquaculture, agriculture and irrigation, industrial water and wastewater treatment, and drinking water storage, with project evidence spanning municipal utilities (Gemeente Almere), industrial sites, and large emerging-market aquaculture and irrigation installations (7,200 m³ tilapia project in Angola; 1,500 m³ tree nursery in Bulgaria).

The company is small (11-50 employees) and privately held, with no disclosed financials, no external funding rounds, and ownership resting within the Bergschenhoek Groep parent structure. Recent activity has been focused on product innovation (Granite HDXtreme coating, ZM200 galvanization, BUWAdome) and organizational consolidation under Dutch Water Management rather than on funding-led scaling, consistent with a niche industrial manufacturer pursuing steady share gain in modular water infrastructure.

Name

Buwatec

Legal name

Buwatec

Website

https://buwatec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Buwatec is a Dutch manufacturer of modular corrugated steel water storage systems, serving horticulture, aquaculture, agriculture, industrial water treatment, and drinking water customers across more than 50 countries via an exclusive international dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Storage Systems

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Storage & Delivery Infrastructure (Tanks, Reservoir Liners, Bladders) (AFABAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycled Water Storage & Balancing Utilities (Reservoirs, Tanks, Equalization) (EUANAGAI), Advanced Treatment & Purification Utilities (MF/UF, RO, AOP, UV) (EUANAGAD)

Keywords

• Modular water storage
• Steel water tanks
• Tank liners
• Agricultural water storage
• Industrial tank covers

Headquarters

HQ city

Almkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modular Water Tank Systems: Sale of complete modular water storage systems including corrugated steel panels, tank liners, and covers. The core activity is development, production, sale, and distribution of complete water storage systems.
2. Tank Components and Accessories: Sale of replacement liners, covers, and spare parts for existing installations.
3. Technical Support and Supervision: While installation is primarily handled by dealers, Buwatec may offer supervision support for complex projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Buwatec develops, produces, sells, and distributes complete modular water storage systems combining corrugated steel panels with tank liners and covers. The systems are prefabricated for flat-pack shipment worldwide and can be assembled on site using only hand tools, serving horticulture, aquaculture, industry, drinking water, and agriculture markets through a global dealer network of more than 50 countries.

Product overview

Buwatec offers a modular water storage system portfolio centered on corrugated steel tanks. The core offering combines the BUWAtank (modular steel water tank), BUWAliner (protective tank liner in various materials), and BUWAcover (roof/cover systems). These products work together as an integrated system where corrugated steel panels form the structural backbone, tank liners ensure water quality and prevent corrosion, and covers protect against contamination and evaporation. The company also offers the BUWAdome modular dome system and Granite® HDXtreme advanced coating technology as add-on solutions. All systems are designed for modular assembly using hand tools, enabling fast installation and efficient global transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BUWAtank: Steel water tank brand - modular corrugated steel water storage tanks for various applications
• BUWAliner
• BUWAcover
• BUWAdome

Products and services

• BUWAtank Modular corrugated steel water tank system shipped worldwide as a flat-pack construction system that can be built with hand tools only. Designed for efficient transport, quick installation, and customizable diameters up to 30 meters for horticulture, aquaculture, industrial, drinking water, and agricultural applications.
• BUWAliner Tank liner that protects stored water quality and prevents corrosion and leakage, available in PVC, PVC Extreme, EX, EPDM, and Fecatec materials to suit different water types and applications.
• BUWAcover Roof and cover systems for water tanks that protect stored water from contamination, evaporation, and algae growth, supplied as part of the complete water storage system.
• BUWAdome Modular dome roof system for complete waterproof covering of water silos, combining a lightweight aluminum frame with cover material. Developed in partnership with Albers Alligator (also called Alligator SiloDome).
• Granite HDXtreme Coating Next-generation tank coating for water storage systems providing extreme durability, top corrosion resistance, and maximum UV resistance, applied to Buwatec steel tank plates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aquaculture tanks available in diameters from 2 to 30 meters
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dutch Water Management (formerly sister companies: KWT Waterbeheersing, KWT Milieu, ROwat-SPS, ROwat Water Control, Bergschenhoek Water Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuwatec joined with sister companies to move forward under one name: Dutch Water Management. This consolidation creates a stronger organization with greater expertise, broader product range, and enhanced focus on innovative water management solutions. Quality, reliability, and expert advice remain unchanged.
• Oosterhof HolmanminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for the wastewater treatment test facility project in Oosterwold, Almere, built for Gemeente Almere.
• Bervoets MontageminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation partner for industrial project in Amsterdam where BUWAdome was mounted on existing silo.
• Albers AlligatorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop and introduce BUWAdome/Alligator SiloDome - a new form of silo cover system combining lightweight aluminum frame with cover material. Featured at GreenTech trade show and published in Groenten Nieuws.
• V&S Milieu AdviseursminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnvironmental advisors for the industrial project at former Chemie-Pack site, where BUWATEC tanks function as component of groundwater purification installation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Norwesco: North America's largest manufacturer of polyethylene tanks for water, septic, and agricultural use — serves overlapping end markets (agriculture, aquaculture, drinking water) through a broad portfolio rather than modular steel specialization.
• Xylem Water Solutions: Global water technology major supplying pumps, treatment, and integrated storage solutions to municipal and industrial customers — a broader incumbent that increasingly bundles storage with treatment, potentially squeezing specialists like Buwatec in industrial tenders.

Direct peers

• Superior Tank Co. Bolted and welded steel tank manufacturer serving water storage, fire protection, and industrial liquids — comparable in construction method and customer base.
• CST Industries (CST Storage): Manufacturer of Aquastore glass-fused-to-steel and epoxy-coated bolted tanks for potable water, wastewater, and industrial liquids — directly comparable modular steel storage category and end-market overlap.
• Tank Connection: Designer and manufacturer of bolted steel storage tanks and aluminum domes for water, wastewater, and industrial liquids — directly overlaps with Buwatec's tank and dome product lines.
• Permastore: Glass-fused-to-steel modular tank manufacturer for municipal, industrial, and agricultural water storage — competes head-to-head with BUWAtank on modular bolted/panel construction and global project delivery.
• Pioneer Water Tanks: Manufacturer of corrugated steel water storage tanks for rural, agricultural, and emergency applications — directly comparable to BUWAtank on modular corrugated design and large-diameter install without heavy equipment.
• Kingspan Water & Energy: A global player in modular steel water and liquid storage tanks (e.g., Rhino tank product line) serving agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial applications — closely comparable to Buwatec's BUWAtank in modular corrugated steel design and dealer-based distribution.

Regional players

• JoJo Tanks: Leading African manufacturer of polyethylene water storage tanks serving households, agriculture, and community water supply — competes in the same emerging-market water-storage segments Buwatec addresses via dealers in Africa.

Emerging players

• Enduramaxx: UK-based manufacturer of plastic (polyethylene) water storage tanks for agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial use — partial competitor focused on a different material but overlapping end markets and customer pain points.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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