Aquasistemas
Aquasistemas is a Guatemalan water management distributor and retailer, selling pumps, filtration, heaters, pool equipment, and comfort products from 40+ international brands through 6 retail locations, wholesale, e-commerce, and industrial project services across Guatemala.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersGuatemala City, Guatemala
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Aquasistemas does
Aquasistemas is a privately-held, 100% Guatemalan company founded in 1992, headquartered in Guatemala City, that operates as a comprehensive water management distributor and retailer serving residential, commercial/industrial, and installer customer segments. The company sells pumps (centrifugal, submersible, jet, multistage), water heaters (electric, gas, solar), water filtration systems (UV, reverse osmosis, sediment, carbon), pool equipment (pumps, filters, chlorinators, automation, lighting, sanitization), electric motors, irrigation and fire suppression systems, plumbing accessories, and comfort products (jacuzzis, saunas, hot tubs). It does not develop proprietary technology; instead, it is an authorized distributor of more than 40 international brands (including Franklin Electric, Pentair Myers, Pentair Berkeley, Espa, DAB, Tsurumi, Aquagem, Intex, and Bestway) and operates its own consumer sub-brands (AquaConfort, Aquanova, Aquabro, AquaX, Aquaverso). Aquasistemas runs six physical retail/service locations across Guatemala City and Puerto Quetzal (Escuintla), a dedicated distributor/wholesale store, the AquaTaller warranty center, an e-commerce site at aquasistemas.com.gt, and phone/WhatsApp sales channels. Its revenue model combines hardware sales (consumer and industrial equipment) with industrial project services (design, installation, and maintenance), supported by 24-48 hour delivery, free local shipping over Q1,000, 18-month installment financing on luxury jacuzzis, and a 1-year product warranty.
Aquasistemas firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aquasistemas
- Legal name
- Aquasistemas
- Website
- https://aquasistemas.com.gt
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Aquasistemas is a Guatemalan water management distributor and retailer, selling pumps, filtration, heaters, pool equipment, and comfort products from 40+ international brands through 6 retail locations, wholesale, e-commerce, and industrial project services across Guatemala.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Aquasistemas industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Water Management Equipment
- NAICS
- Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)
- SIC
- Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water Heating & Treatment Appliance Retail (Water Heaters, Water Softeners, Filtration Systems) (CRACACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pool & Spa Chemicals (Chlorination, pH Control, Algaecides) (CRAJAKAL), Water Testing & Chemical Balancing (HSAIALAB), Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers) (HSAIALAJ)
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Where Aquasistemas is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Guatemala City
- HQ country
- Guatemala
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Aquasistemas business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Sales - Retail and Wholesale: Revenue generated from sale of water pumps, water heaters, filtration systems, pool equipment, motors, plumbing accessories, chemicals, and related products through physical retail stores and e-commerce platform. Products range from portable pools ($77-$1,291) to industrial submersible pumps, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
- Industrial Project Services: Design, installation, and maintenance services for industrial water management projects including filtration systems, pumping systems, fire suppression, and water treatment installations for commercial and industrial clients.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Retail E-commerce Pricing - Consumer Products |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Luxury Jacuzzi and Spa Financing |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Industrial and Project-Based Products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Aquasistemas product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aquasistemas distributes and retails water management equipment for residential, commercial and industrial customers across Guatemala. Its core offering spans water pumps, water heaters, water filtration and purification systems, swimming pool equipment and chemicals, electric motors, plumbing accessories, and comfort products such as jacuzzis and saunas. The company also provides design, installation and maintenance services for industrial water management projects (filtration, pumping, fire suppression, treatment).
Product overview
Aquasistemas is a 100% Guatemalan company with 33+ years of experience specializing in water management solutions. The company operates as a comprehensive water management platform offering a diverse portfolio of products across three main segments: residential (water pumps, pool equipment, water heaters, filtration), commercial/industrial (industrial pumps, motors, fire suppression, irrigation), and comfort products (jacuzzis, saunas, hot tubs). The core offering centers on water pumps and pool equipment as the primary revenue drivers, complemented by water heating, filtration systems, and comfort products. The company distributes internationally recognized brands including Franklin Electric, Pentair, Espa, DAB, Aquagem, and others, while also offering their own branded products. Services include pool construction, industrial water projects, and professional installation/maintenance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AquaConfort: Luxury jacuzzi brand featuring models including Washington, Las Vegas, Macao, Santorini, Malta, Berlin, Hatana, and cold plunge products like Trieste Cold.
- Aquanova
- Aquabro
- AquaX
- Aquaverso
Products and services
- Water Pumps (Bombas de Agua) Centrifugal, submersible, jet, peripheral and multistage water pumps (residential, commercial and industrial) distributed under brands such as Franklin Electric, DAB, Pentair Myers, Espa, Tsurumi, Zoeller and the company's own Aquabro line.
- Swimming Pool Equipment (Equipo para Piscinas) Pool pumps, filters (sand, cartridge, diatomaceous earth), chlorinators, automation (Easy Touch, IntelliCenter, IntelliCom), UV sanitizers, lighting, heating and cleaning accessories sold under the Aquanova private label and distributed brands including Pentair Berkeley, Espa, Aquagem.
- Pool Construction Services (Construcción de Piscinas) End-to-end pool construction including concrete pools, fiberglass pools and portable pools, plus mosaics, finishes and pool maintenance services for residential and commercial customers.
- Water Heaters (Calentadores de Agua) Electric (tank and instant), propane (tank and instant), solar and hybrid water heaters from brands including Thebe, Rheem and Aquathermax for residential, commercial and industrial use.
- Water Filtration Systems (Filtración de Agua) UV filters, reverse osmosis systems, sediment and carbon cartridges, alkaline water filters, softening systems and commercial/industrial filtration systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications.
- Electric Motors (Motores Eléctricos) General purpose, pool and spa, vertical and hollow shaft electric motors, including submersible 4" and 6" motors, sourced from US Motors (Nidec) and other manufacturers.
- Jacuzzis and Hot Tubs (Jacuzzis y Hidrotinas) Luxury jacuzzis, hot tubs and cold-plunge products under the AquaConfort brand (models including Washington, Las Vegas, Macao, Santorini, Malta, Berlin, Hatana and Trieste Cold) with 18-month interest-free installment pricing.
- Saunas and Steam Equipment (Saunas) Infrared and traditional saunas, plus heat generators and steam generators (Thermes), with accessories such as aromatherapy systems for residential and commercial use.
- Pool Chemicals (Químicos para Piscinas) Sanitizers (chlorine tablets and granular), algaecides, clarifiers, pH adjusters, test strips and salt products for routine pool maintenance, sourced from brands including Clear Aqua.
- Solar Pumping Systems (Bombeo Solar) Solar-powered water pumping systems for sustainable residential and agricultural water supply.
- Fire Suppression Systems (Sistemas contra Incendios) Fire suppression and firefighting water systems including dedicated pumps, hydrants, sprinklers and jockey pumps.
- Irrigation Systems (Sistemas de Riego) Sprinklers (pop-up and rotor), controllers and timers for residential garden and agricultural irrigation.
- Pressure Washers (Hidrolavadoras) Commercial and heavy-duty pressure washers for industrial cleaning applications.
- Plumbing Supplies and Accessories (Plomería y Accesorios) Faucets, mixers, pipes, PVC glue, siphons, valves and manifolds for residential plumbing installation and maintenance.
- Bathroom Furniture (Muebles para Baños) Vanities and bathroom furniture fixtures for residential bathroom installations.
- Industrial Water Management Project Services Design, installation and maintenance services for industrial water management projects, including filtration, pumping, fire suppression and water treatment installations for commercial and industrial clients in Guatemala.
Quantifiable outcome
- Free shipping in Guatemala City for purchases over Q1,000
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Aquasistemas
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Aquasistemas technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Aquasistemas partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Franklin ElectriccoreAquasistemas is an authorized distributor of Franklin Electric water pumps and submersible motors, including jet pumps, submersible pumps, and motors for residential and industrial applications.
- Pentair MyerscoreAuthorized distributor of Pentair Myers pumps including drain pumps, wastewater pumps, and commercial pumping equipment.
- Pentair BerkeleycoreAuthorized distributor of Pentair Berkeley brand pumps for pool and water management applications.
- EspacoreDistributor of Espa pumps including the Silen, SilenPlus, and Silen S lines of pool pumps for residential and commercial use.
- IntexmajorAuthorized distributor of Intex portable pools, inflatable spas, and related accessories for the Guatemala market.
- BestwaymajorDistributor of Bestway portable pools, inflatable spas, and pool accessories in Guatemala.
- DABmajorDistributor of DAB water pumps including submersible models for residential water supply.
- ITAPmajorDistributor of ITAP valves and water control equipment including check valves and cartridge filters.
- US Motors (Nidec)majorDistributor of US Motors electric motors including ODP, TEFC, and special application motors for industrial and commercial use.
- Tsurumi PumpmajorDistributor of Tsurumi industrial submersible pumps for drainage, construction, and mining applications.
- ZoellermajorDistributor of Zoeller sump pumps and dewatering pumps for residential and commercial applications.
- RidgidmajorDistributor of Ridgid professional tools for plumbing installation and maintenance.
- Speck PumpsmajorDistributor of Speck Pumps brand pool and water pumps in Guatemala.
- ThermesmajorDistributor of Thermes sauna and steam generators including heat generators and steam producers for residential and commercial saunas.
- AquaGem (Aquagem)majorDistributor of Aquagem inverter pool pumps (InverPro, InverSmart, InverEco) offering variable speed energy-efficient pool pump technology.
- ThebemajorDistributor of Thebe water heating products including gas and electric water heaters.
- AquaConfortmajorDistributor of AquaConfort brand jacuzzis and spas including the luxury jacuzzi line with installment financing options.
- Atlantic OaseminorDistributor of Atlantic Oase water garden and pond equipment including pumps and decorative water features.
- Clear AquaminorDistributor of Clear Aqua pool and water treatment chemicals including chlorine, clarifiers, and test kits.
- AquathermaxminorDistributor of Aquathermax solar heating and water heating products including gas modulating water heaters.
- HelbertminorDistributor of Helbert valves and water control equipment including check valves for industrial applications.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Aquasistemas competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Grupo Remaq (representative LATAM water distributor): Regional Latin American water-equipment and pool-distribution operators serve comparable customer segments (residential, commercial, industrial) in adjacent markets. Comparable as regional-scale water-management distributors targeting similar end markets with similar international brand partnerships.
- Rexel: Global electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment distributor with strong Latin American presence. Comparable multi-category distribution model and brand-partnership approach, though primarily serving a different geography than Aquasistemas.
- Wolseley UK / Ferguson UK: UK-based plumbing and water-management distributor under Ferguson. Comparable branch-network plumbing distribution model, though operating primarily in Europe rather than Central America.
Broad incumbents
- W.W. Grainger: Large US industrial MRO distributor with extensive water-pump, filtration, and plumbing categories. Comparable in the multi-channel industrial-distribution model and breadth of branded SKUs, though at vastly larger scale and broader product range.
- Ferguson Enterprises: Major US/UK plumbing, water-management, and HVAC distributor serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Comparable as a multi-channel plumbing and water-equipment distributor with deep brand partnerships and project-services capabilities, though operating at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
- Fluidra: Spanish-listed global pool and water-management equipment manufacturer and distributor. Comparable as a one-stop water-management platform spanning pool equipment, pumps, filtration, and water treatment — and as a brand partner that Aquasistemas and its regional peers distribute for.
Others
- Pentair: Global water-treatment and pool-equipment manufacturer whose brands (Pentair Myers, Pentair Berkeley) Aquasistemas distributes. Relevant as an upstream supplier-partner that could alternatively pursue direct distribution in Central America, representing both a partnership and a disintermediation risk.
- Franklin Electric: Global manufacturer of water-pumping, fueling, and distribution equipment whose products Aquasistemas distributes. Relevant as a key brand partner and potential direct-channel competitor if Franklin Electric expanded its own distribution footprint in Guatemala.
Direct peers
- Pool Corporation: Largest global distributor of pool equipment, supplies, and related products to retail and service customers. Direct comparable in pool-equipment distribution model, multi-channel wholesale/retail mix, and authorized-distributor relationships with international pump and pool brands.
- Hajoca Corporation: US privately-held plumbing, water-systems, and HVAC distributor serving residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Closely comparable in private-company plumbing-distribution model, branch-network structure, and design/installation services.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Aquasistemas
What does Aquasistemas do?
Aquasistemas distributes and retails water management equipment for residential, commercial and industrial customers across Guatemala. Its core offering spans water pumps, water heaters, water filtration and purification systems, swimming pool equipment and chemicals, electric motors, plumbing accessories, and comfort products such as jacuzzis and saunas. The company also provides design, installation and maintenance services for industrial water management projects (filtration, pumping, fire suppression, treatment).
Is Aquasistemas a public or private company?
Aquasistemas is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Aquasistemas founded?
Aquasistemas was founded in 1992. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Aquasistemas based?
Aquasistemas is headquartered in Guatemala City, Guatemala, in the Latin America region.
How does Aquasistemas make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Sales - Retail and Wholesale is the primary driver. The others are industrial Project Services.
Who are Aquasistemas's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Grupo Remaq (representative LATAM water distributor), Rexel and Wolseley UK / Ferguson UK. Broad incumbents are W.W. Grainger, Ferguson Enterprises and Fluidra. Others are Pentair and Franklin Electric. Direct peers are Pool Corporation and Hajoca Corporation.
Does Aquasistemas have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aquasistemas.
What industry is Aquasistemas in?
Aquasistemas's product category is Water Management Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACACAF, Water Heating & Treatment Appliance Retail (Water Heaters, Water Softeners, Filtration Systems), with a secondary code of CRAJAKAL, Pool & Spa Chemicals (Chlorination, pH Control, Algaecides). Its NAICS code is 42372 and its SIC code is 3824.