Technologies Ecofixe

What Technologies Ecofixe does

Technologies Ecofixe is a privately held Canadian clean-tech company headquartered in Blainville, Quebec, that designs and sells modular biological wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial customers. Founded in 2009 around an idea by Jacques Labrecque and officially co-founded in 2014 with his daughter Marisol Labrecque (now CEO), the company markets two core product lines: ECOFIXE, a patented modular system targeting organic load (BOD5) removal, and BIOFIXE, a newer modular system targeting ammonia nitrogen removal. Both products use fixed-film biofilm technology that submerges directly into existing biological reactors — aerated lagoons, sequencing batch reactors, activated sludge systems, or oxidation ditches — eliminating the need for new infrastructure and allowing installation and commissioning in 1–2 weeks without treatment interruption.

The ECOFIXE module treats up to 95% of applied organic load while BIOFIXE achieves a 98% ammonia-nitrogen reduction with effluent concentrations as low as 0.5 mg/L even in cold-water conditions (0–4°C), without heating. The systems are sold in module increments so capacity can be expanded over time, materials are partly recycled and fully recyclable, and a solar-aeration option is offered. Documented performance includes an average 20% reduction in electricity consumption, the ability to design facilities up to four times smaller without sacrificing performance, and a 40% capacity increase demonstrated at the Ascot Corner municipal installation.

The business model combines equipment sales (proprietary modules), turnkey engineering/design and commissioning services, and ongoing operator training and remote technical support, typically under multi-year contracts. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct enterprise field sales — four Business Development Directors covering Quebec, Industrial, Municipal USA, and Ontario/Maritime — and a channel-partner layer in the US (Premier Water for North/South Carolina, Vessco for Iowa, Minnesota, North/South Dakota, and Nebraska). End markets include municipal governments, food processing, pulp and paper, waste management, mining, and engineered segments such as northern and arid communities. The company holds B Corp certification (2018, first Canadian water treatment company) and a Solar Impulse Label (2021) for the ECOFIXE system.

Name

Technologies Ecofixe

Legal name

Technologies Ecofixe

Website

https://ecofixe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Technologies Ecofixe designs and sells patented modular biofilm wastewater treatment systems (ECOFIXE and BIOFIXE) that retrofit into existing biological reactors, serving municipal and industrial customers across Canada and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wastewater Treatment Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Wastewater Treatment (On-site/Pre-treatment) (EUANADAB)

Keywords

• Wastewater treatment systems
• Biological water treatment
• Ammonia nitrogen removal
• Municipal wastewater treatment
• Modular biofilm technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Blainville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (ECOFIXE and BIOFIXE Modules): Sale of proprietary modular treatment systems. Modules can be purchased individually and added as capacity needs grow. Pricing based on number of modules required for specific treatment needs. No new infrastructure required, reducing capital expenditure for clients.
2. Turnkey Engineering and Design Services: Comprehensive service including solution engineering, design, and commissioning of wastewater treatment systems. Full project support from initial analysis through installation and operational handover. Training provided to client operators.
3. Technical Support and Training Services: Operator training and ongoing technical support before, during, and after installation. Remote support available when needed. Performance monitoring included in service offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Technologies Ecofixe designs, manufactures, and sells patented modular biological wastewater treatment systems—ECOFIXE for organic load (BOD5) removal and BIOFIXE for ammonia nitrogen removal—based on proprietary fixed-film biofilm technology. The modules are submerged directly into existing aerated lagoons, sequencing batch reactors (SBRs), activated sludge systems, and oxidation ditches, increasing treatment capacity by up to 40% without new civil infrastructure and installed in 1–2 weeks without interrupting service. The company also provides turnkey solution engineering, commissioning, operator training, and ongoing technical support to municipalities and industrial clients.

Product overview

Technologies Ecofixe develops and designs two core modular biological wastewater treatment systems: ECOFIXE and BIOFIXE. ECOFIXE is a patented modular system focused on organic load (BOD5) removal, treating 95% of applied organic load and capable of increasing existing facility capacity by up to 40%. BIOFIXE is an innovative module specifically designed for ammonia nitrogen removal, achieving 98% reduction with effluent levels as low as 0.5 mg/L even in cold water conditions. Both systems are modular, require no new infrastructure, can be installed in 1-2 weeks without interrupting treatment, and are manufactured from partly recycled and fully recyclable materials. The systems can operate independently or be combined for comprehensive treatment of both organic load and ammonia nitrogen. The company serves municipal, industrial, northern community, and arid community markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOFIXE: A patented modular system that increases the capacity of existing wastewater treatment installations and optimizes new facility construction. Specifically designed for organic load removal, treating 95% of BOD5 load applied. Reduces electricity consumption by 20% on average and can be powered by solar energy.
• BIOFIXE

Products and services

• ECOFIXE Patented modular biological wastewater treatment system designed for organic load (BOD5) removal; ECOFIXE modules treat 95% of applied organic load and can increase capacity of existing aerated lagoons, sequencing batch reactors (SBRs), activated sludge systems, and oxidation ditches without requiring new infrastructure. Built for municipalities and industrial operators needing higher organic-load treatment capacity.
• BIOFIXE Modular biological wastewater treatment system for ammonia nitrogen removal, achieving 98% ammonia load reduction with effluent levels as low as 0.5 mg/L in summer and winter. Effective in cold water temperatures (0–4°C) without heating and installable alone or combined with ECOFIXE for comprehensive treatment. Targeted at municipalities and industries needing compliant ammonia-nitrogen discharge.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% organic load (BOD5) treatment efficiency with ECOFIXE modules
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Collège MontmorencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2022Research partnership with Technologies Ecofixe as industrial partner. Joint research project with INRS focusing on innovative solutions for real wastewater treatment problems with emphasis on circular economy principles.
• INRS (Institut national de la recherche scientifique)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2022Research partnership with Technologies Ecofixe as industrial partner. Joint research project with Collège Montmorency focusing on innovative solutions for real wastewater treatment problems with emphasis on circular economy principles.
• Premier WaterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner representing Technologies Ecofixe products in North and South Carolina markets.
• VesscominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner representing Technologies Ecofixe products in Iowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska markets.
• Canadian Technology AcceleratorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAccepted into 10th annual climatetech cohort to support market entry into US leading climatetech hubs including San Francisco, Denver, Boston, and New York City. Key stepping stone for connecting with investors, customers, and innovation partners in the US.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ovivo: Canada-headquartered global provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment and solutions, including biological treatment systems for municipal and industrial customers. Direct peer given Canadian origin and overlapping biological/secondary treatment technology portfolio.
• Parkson Corporation: Mid-sized US water and wastewater treatment equipment supplier offering fixed-film biological treatment and biological process upgrades. Directly comparable to Ecofixe as a specialized provider of biofilm-based treatment modules for municipal and industrial applications.
• Brentwood Industries: Supplier of fixed-film biofilm media and biological treatment components used in municipal and industrial wastewater plants. Direct peer as a provider of biofilm media technology that overlaps with Ecofixe's ECOFIXE/BIOFIXE fixed-film module concept.
• Aqua-Aerobic Systems: US-based manufacturer of biological wastewater treatment and aeration equipment (including SBR, MBBR, and biofilm systems). Direct competitor to Ecofixe in modular biological treatment hardware for municipal and industrial customers.
• Nexom: North American provider of biological wastewater treatment solutions (including fixed-film and biofilm-based systems) for municipal and industrial clients. Direct peer to Ecofixe given the shared focus on biofilm/fixed-film biological treatment for lagoon and SBR retrofits.

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: Large water-technology company serving municipal and industrial wastewater customers with biological treatment, aeration (Sanitaire), and process equipment. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering competing biological treatment and aeration solutions to similar municipal/industrial RFPs.
• De Nora Water Technologies: Global water-treatment company offering biological and tertiary treatment systems (including biofilm-based and disinfection technologies) for municipal and industrial customers. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same wastewater treatment equipment category.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Major water and wastewater treatment provider with biological treatment offerings (IFAS, MBBR, SBR upgrades). Directly comparable to Ecofixe for biological treatment retrofits in municipal and industrial applications, though operating at much larger scale across many geographies.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water-treatment major offering biofilm/fixed-film reactor solutions (BIOSTYR, AnoxKaldnes MBBR) for municipal and industrial wastewater. Comparable because it sells competing biological-treatment technologies (including IFAS/MBBR biofilm media) into the same municipal and industrial customer base that Ecofixe targets.

Emerging players

• Headworks Bio: Provider of MBBR/IFAS biofilm-based biological treatment solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater. Comparable as a more focused biofilm technology specialist targeting the same retrofit and capacity-expansion use cases as Ecofixe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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