AquaPlan

What AquaPlan does

AquaPlan (Pty) Ltd is a privately held South African water treatment engineering company, founded in 1995 and headquartered at AquaPlan Business Park, 120/121 EP Malan Road, Pomona, Johannesburg. Over 30 years the firm has built a Sub-Saharan Africa footprint spanning South Africa, Mali, Ghana, Nigeria, DRC, Malawi, Namibia, Botswana, Mauritius and St. Helena, serving state and municipal water utilities, power generation operators, pulp and paper producers and a range of industrial customers in mining, beverage and general manufacturing. Named engagements include Nano-Filtration water treatment work for Pepsi Cola in Mauritius and Tekapor floor installations / upgrades for South African and Botswana power stations.

The company's technical core spans membrane processes (ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis), ion exchange, biological treatment and custom mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering. AquaPlan operates a vertically integrated model with an approximately 60,000 square metre manufacturing facility in Pomona, enabling in-house design, fabrication, installation and commissioning of treatment plants in pilot, package, greenfield and brownfield configurations. Differentiated components include the proprietary AquaPlan Rocket Nozzle and AquaPlan Blue Nozzle, exclusive regional supply of the Mutag Biochip/EcoChip, and over two decades of experience with Tekapor floor installations on power-station demineralisation and condensate polishing plant vessels. Supporting accreditations include CIDB Grade 7CE and 7ME, ISO 3834 welding certification, B-BBEE Level 4 Contributor status and Engineering Council of South Africa membership.

AquaPlan generates revenue through project-based engineering contracts (treated as one-time/perpetual-licence sales), direct hardware sales of specialised parts and products, general steel fabrication services and ongoing operational support and maintenance. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure; lead times range from 48–72 hours for standard enquiries to 2–6 weeks for comprehensive tenders. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, relying on email enquiries, procurement channels, tenders, and a WhatsApp widget, with no intermediary channel structure. Four revenue streams are evidenced: Water Treatment Plant Projects (project contracts with municipalities, industrial and energy customers), Specialised Parts and Products (Lamella Packs, nozzles, eductors, strainers, laterals, distributors, biochips), General Manufacturing Services (carbon and stainless steel fabrication), and Operational Support and Maintenance for installed sewage and water treatment facilities.

Name

AquaPlan

Legal name

AquaPlan (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://aquaplansa.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AquaPlan is a South African water treatment engineering company that designs, manufactures and commissions custom water and wastewater treatment plants plus specialised components for municipal, energy, paper and industrial clients across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Engineering

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Treatment Plant Construction (Drinking Water) (IMAFAGAA), Desalination Plant EPC, O&M & Performance Optimization (EUANAFAK), Advanced Treatment & Purification Utilities (MF/UF, RO, AOP, UV) (EUANAGAD), Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Utilities (Advanced Treatment & Blending) (EUANAGAC)

Keywords

• Water treatment engineering
• Wastewater treatment plants
• Membrane filtration systems
• Desalination processes
• Potable water treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Plant Projects: Design, manufacturing, and installation of custom water treatment plants including sewage treatment, potable water treatment, acid mine drainage, and desalination systems. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with municipalities, industrial clients, and energy sector customers.
2. Specialized Parts and Products: Manufacturing and supply of specialized water treatment components including lamella packs, nozzles, eductors, transfer hoppers, strainers, laterals, distributors, and biochips. Components sold as products to clients needing replacement parts or new installations.
3. General Manufacturing Services: Expert manufacturing services for carbon steel and stainless steel including pipework, pressure vessels, and specialised containers. Fabrication services provided based on client specifications or custom solutions.
4. Operational Support and Maintenance: Ongoing operational support and management services for sewage treatment plants and water treatment facilities, including monitoring performance, routine maintenance, and necessary improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AquaPlan designs, manufactures, installs, and commissions custom water and wastewater treatment plants for municipal, industrial, and energy sector clients across Sub-Saharan Africa. Core offerings include sewage treatment plants, potable water treatment plants, acid mine drainage treatment, desalination, reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration/nanofiltration, ion exchange, condensate polishing, and specialized water treatment components. The company delivers end-to-end in-house engineering, manufacturing, project execution, and operational support from its ~60,000 sqm facility in Pomona, Johannesburg.

Product overview

AquaPlan is a water treatment engineering company serving Sub-Saharan Africa with 30 years of expertise, offering a comprehensive portfolio of water and wastewater treatment solutions. The portfolio consists of core treatment plant products (Sewage Treatment Plants, Potable Water Treatment Plants, Acid Mine Drainage Treatment, Ultra/Nano Filtration, Reverse Osmosis, Rainwater Harvesting, Sea Water Desalination, Ion Exchange, Food Grade Applications, Condensate Polishing, Nitrate/Fluoride Removal, Potable Water Recovery, Gravity Thickeners, and Black to Potable systems) complemented by a specialized parts and products division supplying Lamella Packs, Nozzles, Eductors, Strainers, Laterals/Distributors, and Mutag Biochips, and a specialized services division offering Tekapor Floors and Rubber Lining/Corrosion Protection. AquaPlan provides end-to-end in-house capability from design and manufacturing (using their 60,000 square meter facility) through installation and commissioning, with treatment plant types available as Pilot Plants, Package Plants, Greenfields, and Brownfields.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sewage Treatment Plants AquaPlan designs, constructs, and operates sewage treatment plants providing comprehensive solutions to effectively manage wastewater for municipalities and industrial clients using innovative technologies and engineering practices.
• Potable Water Treatment Plants Comprehensive solutions for potable water treatment, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of systems that provide safe, clean drinking water for communities and industries using membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, and disinfection.
• Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Systems designed to manage and treat water contaminated by oxidation of sulfide minerals during mining activities, using lime or alkaline substances to neutralize acidity and precipitate metals.
• Ultra Filtration and Nano Filtration Systems Advanced membrane technologies where UF membranes (1-100 nanometers) block larger particles and pathogens, while NF systems (1-10 nanometers) remove divalent ions, organic molecules, and some monovalent ions.
• Reverse Osmosis Processes Sophisticated water treatment technologies using semi-permeable membranes under pressure to remove dissolved solids, contaminants, and larger molecules for purified water suitable for drinking and industrial applications.
• Rainwater Harvesting Systems Systems designed to capture and store rainwater for irrigation, domestic use, and potable water depending on treatment level, including design, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing support.
• Sea Water Desalination Processes Advanced water treatment processes that remove salts and impurities from seawater or brackish water using reverse osmosis or thermal desalination to produce fresh, potable water.
• Ion Exchange Processes Treatment processes used to remove unwanted ions and contaminants from water by exchanging them with desirable ions using resin beads in vessels, widely used for water softening, deionization, and removal of specific compounds.
• Food Grade Applications Ion exchange systems utilizing food grade resins to remove undesirable compounds and flavonoids from liquids in the food, dairy and beverage industry, aligned with EHEDG/FDA standards including Clean-in-Place capabilities.
• Condensate Polishing Plants Systems utilizing ion exchange technology with mixed bed cation and anion resins to remove dissolved and suspended impurities from condensate streams including corrosion products, sodium, and silica.
• Nitrate and Fluoride Removal Systems Custom water treatment systems using biological denitrification for nitrate removal and chemical treatments like ion exchange, activated alumina, or reverse osmosis for fluoride removal.
• Potable Water Recovery Systems Systems that purify wastewater to drinking quality using advanced filtration, biological treatment, and disinfection processes like reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, clarifiers, DAF tanks, sand filters, and chemical addition.
• Black to Potable Systems Multi-stage purification systems converting sewage into safe, drinkable water through screening, primary/secondary/tertiary treatment, advanced filtration, UV disinfection, and chemical disinfection.
• Gravity Thickeners Equipment used to concentrate and remove solids from sludge by allowing heavier particles to settle at the bottom under gravity, with settled sludge collected for further processing and clarified water overflowing for additional treatment.
• Manufacturing Special Applications Specialized plants for complex and unique water processes including mineral extraction from mine tailings and precipitation reactions, available in pilot plant or full-scale form with complete design through commissioning oversight.
• General Manufacturing Services Expert manufacturing services for carbon steel and stainless steel including pipework, pressure vessels, specialized containers, boiler making, welding, corrosion protection, and load testing.
• Specialised Parts and Products (Lamella Packs, Nozzles, Eductors, Strainers, Laterals, Distributors, Mutag Biochips) Manufacturing and supply of specialized water treatment components including high-quality steel lamella packs (Standard PP Polypropylene and Custom Stainless Steel), proprietary AquaPlan Rocket Nozzle and AquaPlan Blue Nozzle, Wedge Wire Nozzles, venturi eductor transfer hoppers, witch-hat, basket and Y-strainers, laterals and distributors, and exclusive regional supply of Mutag Biochip/EcoChip media for biological treatment.
• Tekapor Floor Installations Installation of solid epoxy silica mix (maximum 6 layers) inside Demineralization and CPP plant vessels, creating even flow distribution, eliminating hide-out of chemicals, and creating a tight interface layer.
• Rubber Lining and Corrosion Protection Services Rubber lining and corrosion protection services protecting tanks, pipes, and critical components from corrosive substances and mechanical wear using specialized products applied by trained sandblasters, painters, rubber liners, and quality inspectors.
• Operational Support and Maintenance for Water Treatment Plants Ongoing operational support and management services for sewage treatment plants and water treatment facilities, including monitoring performance, routine maintenance, and necessary improvements.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Xylem Inc. US-listed water technology company providing pumps, treatment systems, and smart metering for utilities and industry. Overlaps with AquaPlan on water/wastewater treatment plant equipment and after-market service.
• Pentair plc: Global water treatment and flow control company with membrane, filtration, and water reuse offerings. Overlaps with AquaPlan on reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration for municipal/industrial water treatment.
• Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water treatment EPC and equipment giant offering municipal, industrial, and desalination solutions. Comparable to AquaPlan across the full water treatment value chain, though Veolia operates at global scale while AquaPlan focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: International water and wastewater treatment operator serving municipal and industrial clients with EPC and O&M services. Direct competitor for large African municipal and industrial water tenders.
• Evoqua Water Technologies: Provider of water and wastewater treatment products, systems, and services with strong municipal and industrial exposure. Comparable in offering membrane, ion exchange, and biological treatment solutions.

Direct peers

• ProMinent Group: German manufacturer of water treatment dosing, disinfection, and filtration systems serving municipal and industrial customers globally. Comparable component-level offerings to AquaPlan's nozzle, eductor, and ion exchange products.
• IDE Technologies: Israel-based desalination and water treatment specialist with strong emerging-market and EPC credentials. Comparable in advanced membrane (RO) and seawater desalination capabilities that AquaPlan also offers.
• Fluence Corporation: Water and wastewater treatment EPC company specializing in decentralized and packaged plants for emerging markets, with notable operations in Africa and the Middle East. Closest mid-sized direct peer to AquaPlan in geographic focus and project model.

Emerging players

• Gradiant Corporation: Water treatment solutions provider focused on industrial and mining clients with proprietary technologies. Overlaps with AquaPlan on industrial process water, mining (AMD), and brine management applications.
• Salher (Grupo Salher): Spanish water treatment EPC and equipment manufacturer providing custom plants for municipal and industrial clients. Comparable in offering packaged and engineered treatment solutions at a similar size profile.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 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

Profiles6 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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