Acqua

What Acqua does

Acqua Tecnologia em Torres de Resfriamento Eireli is a Brazilian industrial technology company specializing in cooling towers, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Araraquara, São Paulo. The firm designs, manufactures, assembles, retrofits, and services cooling towers for industrial clients, and supplies a comprehensive catalogue of specialized components — drop eliminators, multiple packing variants (tray, grid, slat, film), polypropylene nozzles and trays, water distribution systems, aluminum and fiber fans, gear motors, GRP triangular and rectangular screens, GRP structural components, and supports and fastening elements.

The business operates four interlocking revenue streams: (i) one-off custom cooling tower manufacturing and assembly projects, (ii) recurring maintenance and retrofitting services that can be applied to any cooling tower model or manufacturer, including vibration analysis and dynamic balancing, (iii) hardware sales of national and imported cooling tower components and materials, and (iv) equipment rental for clients needing temporary access to industrial cooling assets. Customer engagement is delivered through a direct enterprise field-sales motion: the company's own technical team conducts on-site physical assessments and condition evaluations, then issues customized proposals. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customer acquisition runs through the corporate website, phone, email, and WhatsApp channels. The company serves industrial clients across manufacturing and processing sectors throughout Brazil and, per its own claims, internationally, with 25+ client logos displayed publicly.

Name

Acqua

Legal name

Acqua

Website

https://acqua.ind.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Acqua is a Brazilian industrial technology company that designs, manufactures, assembles, services, and supplies components for cooling towers. Founded in 2012 in Araraquara, São Paulo, it serves industrial clients across Brazil and internationally via direct technical field sales and on-site assessments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cooling Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Cooling tower manufacturing
• Industrial cooling equipment
• Cooling tower components
• Cooling tower maintenance
• Industrial water cooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Araraquara

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cooling tower manufacturing and assembly: Design, manufacturing, and assembly of cooling towers as custom solutions for industrial clients, providing end-to-end project delivery.
2. Maintenance and retrofitting services: Maintenance services for cooling towers including physical condition assessments, vibration analysis, and dynamic balancing, as well as cooling tower retrofitting studies.
3. Industrial component sales: Commercialization of national and imported materials for cooling towers including specialized components such as eliminators, packing materials, nozzles, fans, and structural elements.
4. Equipment rental: Rental of industrial equipment to clients who need temporary access to cooling tower equipment and related machinery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Acqua designs, manufactures, assembles, and retrofits industrial cooling towers (torres de resfriamento) and supplies specialized cooling tower components to industrial clients across Brazil and internationally. The company also provides maintenance services including physical condition assessments, vibration analysis, dynamic balancing, and equipment rental for industrial facilities requiring process cooling and heat dissipation.

Product overview

Acqua is a Brazilian industrial technology company specializing in cooling towers (torres de resfriamento). The company operates a multi-component product portfolio organized into two main areas: (1) Components and Materials — including Eliminador de Gotas, Enchimento de Bandeja/Grade/Ripa/Filme, Bandeja de Polipropileno, Bico Distribuidor, Sistema de Distribuição de Água, Ventiladores de Alumínio/Fibras, Moto Redutor, Suportes e Elementos de Fixação, Tela Triangular e Retangular em PRFV, and Estrutura em PRFV; and (2) Services — covering Fabricação, Montagem, Manutenção, Análises de Vibração e Balanceamentos Dinâmicos, Comercialização de Materiais, Recapacitação, and Locação de Equipamentos. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Araraquara, SP, Brazil, Acqua serves clients nationwide and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Cooling Tower Manufacturing (Fabricação de Torres de Resfriamento) Custom design and manufacturing of cooling towers tailored to industrial client needs, providing end-to-end project delivery for manufacturing facilities and industrial plants requiring process cooling solutions.
• Cooling Tower Assembly and Installation (Montagem de Torres de Resfriamento) Professional on-site assembly and installation of cooling towers carried out by Acqua's qualified in-house technical team for industrial clients across national and international territories.
• Cooling Tower Maintenance (Manutenção em Torres de Resfriamento) Maintenance services for cooling towers including physical condition assessments and operational functionality checks for industrial clients seeking to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Vibration Analysis and Dynamic Balancing (Análises de Vibração e Balanceamentos Dinâmicos) Technical evaluation of cooling tower physical condition and operational status through vibration analysis and dynamic balancing, performed as part of condition assessment and maintenance engagements.
• Cooling Tower Retrofit and Refurbishment (Recapacitação de Torres de Resfriamento) Retrofitting and refurbishment studies and works to increase cooling tower performance and efficiency for any model or manufacturer, helping industrial clients reduce energy consumption and improve productivity.
• Cooling Tower Materials and Components Sales (Comercialização de Materiais) Sale of national and imported materials and replacement parts for cooling towers, including drop eliminators, packing materials, nozzles, fans, structural elements, and other specialized components for industrial clients.
• Industrial Equipment Rental (Locação de Equipamentos) Rental services for industrial equipment including cooling tower related machinery, available to industrial clients who need temporary access to specialized equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of electrical energy consumption and operational costs through optimized cooling tower solutions

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ENEXIO: European specialist (formerly GEA's heat exchanger business) offering cooling towers, dry cooling, and heat exchange solutions to industrial customers. Overlaps with Acqua's industrial cooling tower business but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Alfa Laval: Global industrial equipment incumbent with a broad heat transfer portfolio including cooling towers, heat exchangers, and air-cooled systems. Comparable in industrial heat transfer equipment and services but at vastly larger scale and product breadth.
• Kelvion: Global manufacturer of industrial heat exchangers and cooling solutions (formerly GEA Heat Exchangers). Adjacent competitor in industrial cooling equipment serving overlapping customer verticals as Acqua.

Direct peers

• Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC): One of the world's largest manufacturers of evaporative cooling, heat transfer, and ice thermal storage equipment. Closely comparable product portfolio (cooling towers, components, service) and target end markets to Acqua.
• EVAPCO: Global leader in heat transfer and ice thermal energy storage products, including a comprehensive cooling tower line for industrial and HVAC applications. Directly comparable manufacturer of cooling towers and components serving similar industrial clients.
• SPX Cooling Technologies: Global manufacturer of cooling towers, evaporative condensers and related thermal equipment serving industrial and HVAC markets. Directly comparable to Acqua's cooling tower manufacturing, component, and service business.
• Brentwood Industries: US-based manufacturer of cooling tower fill (packing), drift eliminators, and other cooling tower components. Highly comparable to Acqua's component manufacturing arm and a likely direct competitor in the replacement-parts business.
• Hamon: Belgian-headquartered specialist in cooling towers, air-cooled condensers, and heat exchangers for power and industrial markets. Comparable in custom cooling tower design, manufacturing, and aftermarket services to Acqua's full-stack model.

Emerging players

• Paharpur Cooling Towers: India-based cooling tower manufacturer with growing international presence, serving power, petrochemical, and industrial clients. Comparable custom-design cooling tower manufacturer competing with Acqua in cross-border industrial projects.

Regional players

• Mesan Cooling Towers: Turkish-based cooling tower manufacturer serving industrial and HVAC clients primarily across Europe, the Middle East, and neighboring regions. Comparable niche industrial cooling tower manufacturer with regional rather than Brazilian geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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