UFT environmental and fluid technology

What UFT environmental and fluid technology does

UFT Umwelt- und Fluid-Technik Dr. H. Brombach GmbH, founded in 1977 in Bad Mergentheim, Germany, designs and manufactures self-acting flow-control devices and integrated monitoring systems for municipal stormwater and wastewater infrastructure. The company's core technology, marketed as FLUIDIC, uses fluid-dynamics effects (vortex flow, Bernoulli principle, pressure differentials) to regulate, measure, and limit water flow without moving parts, sensors, or external energy — a portfolio of 17 product families including the conical vortex valve (FluidCon, 6,000+ global installations with zero reported failures), hose throttle, vortex separator, air-regulated siphon, and airfoil measuring weir. The company operates four divisions: Hydro-Mechanik (the FLUIDIC device portfolio), Elektrotechnik (measurement, control, and switchgear systems), Prozessleittechnik (hosted SCADA/process-control services via an in-house data center), and Wissenschaftliche Dienste (hydraulic model testing, urban hydrology studies, and software tools), with a separate Service & Wartung group for nationwide maintenance.

UFT's business model is project-based direct enterprise sales to German municipal and public-sector water authorities, engineering offices, and construction companies, executed through six regionally-organized field sales representatives covering all major German states plus a branch office in Saxony. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of hydro-mechanical and electro-technical equipment, supplemented by hosted managed services (process control, threshold monitoring), professional services (assembly, documentation, maintenance), and scientific consulting. The ~80-person company sells internationally via wholly-owned subsidiaries in Norway (MFT) and the Czech Republic (PFT), and through nine exclusive channel partners in France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain/Portugal, North America, North and South China, and India.

The company is fully privately held, with no external venture or private-equity investment, under managing directors Marion Falz-Wülk and Michael Drechsler, with founder Dr. Hansj\u00f6rg Brombach credited as the pioneer of vortex valve technology. UFT's competitive position rests on a 48-year track record, 200+ scientific publications, numerous patents, active participation in DWA/VSA/IWA/WEF technical-standards committees, and dual-study partnerships with DHBW Mosbach and DHBW Center for Advanced Studies for engineering talent development.

Name

UFT environmental and fluid technology

Legal name

UFT Umwelt- und Fluid-Technik Dr. H. Brombach GmbH

Website

https://uft.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UFT Umwelt- und Fluid-Technik, founded 1977 in Germany, designs and manufactures self-acting FLUIDIC flow-control devices and integrated monitoring systems for municipal stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, selling primarily to German public-sector water authorities via direct field sales and nine international channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Stormwater treatment equipment
• Vortex flow control devices
• Wastewater hydraulic engineering
• Municipal drainage systems
• FLUIDIC flow regulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Mergentheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydro-Mechanik Products and Systems: Manufacture and assembly of mechanical equipment including vortex valves, throttle hoses, flow regulators, measuring weirs, vortex separators, backwater protection devices, and tank cleaning equipment. Products carry the FLUIDIC technology brand for self-acting flow control without moving parts.
2. Elektrotechnik (Electrical Engineering): Planning, manufacturing, and assembly of electrical measurement, control, and regulation systems (MSR) including switchgear equipment, measurement technology, data technology, and installation technology.
3. Prozessleittechnik (Process Control Technology): Planning and installation of process control and remote control systems including hosted services, threshold monitoring, and data technology. Customers are supported via UFT's own data center.
4. Service & Wartung (Service & Maintenance): Maintenance and service of electro- and hydro-mechanical equipment and systems throughout Germany.
5. Montage (Assembly Services): Assembly and installation of hydro-mechanical and electro-technical equipment on-site, primarily in southern and central Germany.
6. Dokumentation (Documentation Services): Documentation services for hydro-mechanical and electro-technical equipment.
7. Wissenschaftliche Dienste (Scientific Services): Studies, software tools, literature research, and hydraulic model testing. Includes urban hydrology services for municipal drainage systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UFT manufactures self-acting flow control devices, measurement systems, and process control technology for stormwater and wastewater treatment, built around its proprietary FLUIDIC platform that operates without moving parts. The portfolio covers passive and active flow control valves, vortex separators, flow measurement stations, electrical switchgear and control systems, hosted process control services, and maintenance and scientific consulting for municipal drainage infrastructure.

Product overview

UFT Umwelt- und Fluid-Technik is a manufacturer of environmental and fluid technology equipment specializing in stormwater and rainwater treatment systems. Founded in 1977, the company operates a multi-module portfolio organized around four core pillars: Hydro-Mechanik (fluidic devices using vortex technology), Elektrotechnik (electrical measurement and control systems), Prozessleittechnik (process control with hosted IoT services), and Wissenschaftliche Dienste (scientific consulting and hydraulic research). Key product families include vortex-based flow control devices (Wirbelventile, Wirbeldrosseln, Schlauchdrosseln), flow measurement systems (MID stations, parabolic measuring diaphragms, tipping counters), solids separation equipment (vortex separators, lamella clarifiers, screens), and water level control devices (siphons, bending flaps, spring-loaded flaps). The company also provides assembly, documentation, maintenance services, and scientific studies. With subsidiaries in Norway and Czech Republic and representations across Europe, Americas, and Asia, UFT positions itself as a leader in stormwater treatment technology with numerous patents developed over the years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UFT-FluidDisc: MID-Drehschieber (rotary valve) product presented as a new product novelty at IFAT 2026
• UFT-FluidWing
• UFT-FluidTipper
• UFT-FluidMoon
• UFT-FluidSiph
• UFT-FluidCasca
• UFT-FluidTurbo
• UFT-FluidPond
• UFT-FluidBend
• UFT-FluidFlap
• UFT-FluidSep
• UFT-FluidVenturi
• UFT-FluidMID
• UFT-FluidTriode
• UFT-FluidHose
• UFT-FluidCon
• UFT-FluidEControl

Products and services

• UFT-FluidCon Conical Vortex Valve (Konisches Wirbelventil) Self-acting active flow control valve without moving parts for stormwater overflows, storage basins, retention basins, and flood retention facilities. Uses fluid dynamics effects only; ~6,000 installations globally with zero reported failures.
• UFT-FluidHose Hose Throttle (Schlauchdrossel) Flexible rubber membrane compressed by water pressure (Bernoulli effect) for near-constant flow control in small stormwater overflow basins; available for semi-dry and wet installation.
• UFT-FluidPond Permanent Backwater Valve (Dauerstauventil) Special form of vortex valve operating without moving parts or auxiliary energy, creating throttle effect via flow effects only; designed for small retention basins with constant water levels.
• UFT-FluidTriode Controlled Vortex Valve (Gesteuertes Wirbelventil) Self-acting active flow control for flood retention basins with no wear, no aging, no moving parts; controlled by wear-free, non-aging flow effects and backed by a 10-year functional guarantee.
• UFT-FluidTurbo Turbo Vortex Throttle (Turbo-Wirbeldrossel) Self-acting flow regulator for continuous operation in sewer systems without external energy; suitable for all types of retention basins with small to medium flows.
• UFT-FluidMoon Goggle Flap (Brillenklappe) Hydraulic-mechanical flow regulator requiring no external energy with automatic clogging regeneration; approved for small flows from 10 l/s in combined sewer systems.
• UFT-FluidCasca Cascade Regulator (Kaskadenregler) Regulates flow based on downstream water level without auxiliary energy for cascade operation of storage sewers.
• UFT-FluidMID Measurement and Control Station (Mess- und Regelstation) Measurement and control station with magnetic-inductive flow meter for continuous flow measurement, recording, and control in canal networks; available in gunded (MIDg) and ungunded (MIDu) versions.
• UFT-FluidEControl Electronically Controlled Throttle Gate (Elektronisch gesteuerter Drosselschieber) Electronically controlled throttle gate for flow limitation in mixed water systems with automatic clogging detection and removal capability.
• UFT-FluidVenturi Parabolic Measuring Orifice (Parabelmessblende) Parabolic orifice plate with harmonic contraction form for low-loss flow similar to a Venturi flume; CNC-machined to 1/100 mm accuracy with factory-set zero point.
• UFT-FluidTipper Tipping Counter (Kippzähler) Volumetric flow meter for small, highly variable, polluted, and solid-loaded wastewater flows from landfills, dams, and industrial sites; no auxiliary energy required, corrosion-free construction.
• UFT-FluidSiph Air-Regulated Siphon (Luftregulierter Heber) Air-regulated siphon for water level limitation with no mechanically moving parts; flow capacity up to eleven times greater than a fixed weir of the same width.
• UFT-FluidBend Bending Gate (Biegeklappe) Self-acting water level limiting device without auxiliary energy; one meter can replace 2 to 10 meters of fixed weir; uses specially tempered stainless steel.
• UFT-FluidFlap Spring Backwater Flap (Federstauklappe) Self-acting water level limiting device with pressure springs underneath the flap; no cables, counterweights, or cam disks; made of stainless steel.
• UFT-FluidWing Airfoil Measuring Weir (Tragflügel-Messwehr) Broad-crested measuring weir with airfoil profile featuring hysteresis-free hydraulic behavior; no aeration required, high accuracy at small overflow heights where roughly half of annual discharge occurs.
• UFT-FluidSep Vortex Separator (Wirbelabscheider) Hydrodynamic separator using controlled vortex flow for separation of settleable and floating substances from wastewater in combined and separate sewer systems.
• Hydro-Mechanical Equipment (Spülkippe, Rückstauklappe, Pendelrechen, Lamellenklärer) Includes basin cleaning equipment (flush flap, flush water cannon, swivel mixing device), backwater protection devices (check valves, backwater valves, pipe backwater valves), and coarse solids retention equipment (pendulum screens, drum rotary filters, fine screens, lamella clarifiers).
• Switch Cabinets for Outdoor Installation (Schaltschränke KVS) Switch cabinets for outdoor installation and operating buildings containing measurement, control, and regulation (MSR) technology for stormwater treatment plants.
• RD/REDAS Stormwater Basin Data Acquisition Systems Stormwater basin data acquisition systems for monitoring, archiving, and processing measurement data from wastewater and stormwater facilities.
• Process Control Technology and Hosted Services (Prozessleittechnik) Planning and installation of process control and remote control systems including hosted services, threshold monitoring, and data technology, supported via UFT's own data center for wastewater, drinking water, and flood protection systems.
• Service & Maintenance (SWH, SWEP) Maintenance and service for hydro-mechanical equipment (SWH) and electro/process control equipment (SWEP) throughout Germany.
• Assembly and Documentation Services (Montage, Dokumentation) On-site assembly and installation (Montage) and documentation (Dokumentation) of hydro-mechanical and electro-technical equipment, primarily in southern and central Germany.
• Scientific Services (Wissenschaftliche Dienste) Studies, software tools, literature research, hydraulic model testing, and urban hydrology services for municipal drainage systems; supported by over 200 scientific publications in German and English since 1978.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000+ vortex valve units installed globally with zero reported failures
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature16 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, flagship and regional.

• DHBW Mosbach — Duale Hochschule Baden-WürttembergcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UFT has been a dual partner since 2024. DHBW Mosbach is located at Lohrtalweg 10, 74821 Mosbach. UFT provides practical training for students in the dual study program Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik – Infotronik (B.Eng.).
• DHBW Center for Advanced Studies (DHBW CAS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022UFT has been a dual partner since 2022. DHBW CAS is located at Bildungscampus 13, 74076 Heilbronn. UFT provides practical training opportunities for students in the dual study program.
• German Water Partnership e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009UFT has been a member since 2009. German Water Partnership is a national platform for German water technology companies, headquartered in Berlin.
• Frontinus-Gesellschaft e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997UFT has been a member since 1997. Frontinus-Gesellschaft promotes science, research, and education in the history of pipeline, energy, and water technology. Located in Köln.
• IWA — International Water AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1988UFT has been a member since 1988. IWA is a global water association headquartered in Portland, Colchester. UFT participates in the Working Group 'Solids in Sewers' contributing to Scientific and Technical Report No. 4 (2003).
• WEF — Water Environment FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1988UFT has been a member since 1988. WEF is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, providing an international platform for stormwater and wastewater professionals.
• WBW — Wasserwirtschaftsverband Baden-Württemberg e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1981UFT has been a member since 1981. WBW is a regional water management association in Baden-Württemberg.
• VSA — Verband Schweizer Abwasser- und GewässerschutzfachleutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980UFT has been a member since 1980. Staff contributed to VSA TechRiLi Band 2A (2013): Abwassereinleitungen in Gewässer bei Regenwetter (STORM).
• DWA — Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall e.V.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1979UFT has been a member since 1979. Staff members (Dr. Weiß, Prof. Brombach, Drechsler) actively contribute to DWA working groups, contributing to over 25 technical guidelines, working sheets (Arbeitsblätter), and information sheets (Merkblätter) including DWA-A 102, DWA-A 110, DWA-A 111, DWA-A 112, DWA-A 166, DWA-M 176, DWA-M 181, DWA-M 182, DWA-M 369, and ATV-M 153.
• MFT Miljø- og Fluidteknikk AScoreTechnology or IntegrationWholly-owned subsidiary in Norway located at Grini Næringspark 3, 1361 Østerås. Led by Sivilingeniør Nils Aaby. Serves the Norwegian market for stormwater treatment technology.
• PFT Prostredí a fluidní technika s.r.o.coreTechnology or IntegrationWholly-owned subsidiary in the Czech Republic located at Nad Bezednou 201, 25261 Dobrovíz. Led by Ing. Pavel Janovský. Serves the Czech market for stormwater and environmental technology.
• UFT France / Groupe GuilletregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation partner for France located at 2 rue Jean Bugatti, 67120 DUPPIGHEIM (Alsace). Led by Fabien Guillet.
• GGU Gerhard Grünfelder UmwelttechnikregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation partner for Austria located at Brandstatt 5 - Top 1, 6173 Oberperfuss. Led by DI (FH) Gerhard Grünfelder.
• Helmut Breschan AGregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation partner for Switzerland located at Bösch 81, CH-6331 Hünenberg ZG. Led by Markus Breschan.
• Pozzoli Tecnologie Ambientali s.r.l.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation partner for Italy located at Via Pizzo, 20/e, 23020 Prata Comportaccio (SO). Led by Giorgio Pozzoli.
• CLEAN WATER IngenieríaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation partner for Spain and Portugal located at Agrupación Gurimendi, 18, 31620 Olaz (Navarra), Spain. Led by Jon de Andrés Imaz.
• Veolia Water Technologies CanadaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation partner for USA and Canada located at 4105, rue Sartelon, Saint-Laurent (Quebec), H4S 2B3, Canada. Led by Aurélien Pauléat, P.Eng.
• TAWA Technology Co. Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation partner for North China located at 2 DiZeNan Road, YiZhuang, Beijing 100176, China. Led by Dr.-Ing. Guowen Yuan, CEO.
• Shenzhen Sea-Wealth Co.Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation partner for South China located at B-8P, Fortune Plaza, No. 7002, Shen Nan Road, Shenzhen, P.R. China. Led by Lillian Xue, Sales Manager.
• Sovereign Tech Engineering Services Pvt LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation partner for India located at 14 Mahinder Chambers, W.T. Patil Marg, Chembur, Mumbai – 400071. Led by Raja Bhujle.
• Institute of Hydraulic Engineering, University of StuttgartflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFT collaborated with the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering at the University of Stuttgart for calibration of the UFT-FluidWing airfoil measuring weir at 1:1 scale, and earlier for the vortex valve development by founder Dr. Hansjörg Brombach.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wilo SE: German multinational pump manufacturer with strong presence in building services, water management, and wastewater applications. Comparable as a German-headquartered flow equipment provider to municipal and infrastructure customers, though with a more diversified product portfolio.
• ITT Inc. US-listed diversified manufacturer with a substantial Motion Technologies and Connect & Control Platforms business serving water/wastewater and industrial flow applications. Comparable in flow control and measurement equipment for municipal water infrastructure, though with a broader industrial portfolio.
• Xylem Inc. US-listed global water technology company providing pumps, treatment systems, and smart metering for water and wastewater. Comparable as a broad water infrastructure equipment provider serving municipal customers with flow management and measurement solutions.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: Frankenthal-based global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related systems with strong presence in water and wastewater applications. Overlaps with UFT in flow control and measurement equipment for municipal water infrastructure, but operates at much broader scale across multiple industries.
• Sulzer Ltd: Swiss industrial engineering company with significant pump and flow control business serving water and wastewater applications. Overlaps with UFT in flow regulation equipment for municipal water infrastructure at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Pentair plc: London-headquartered global water treatment and flow solutions company serving residential, commercial, and industrial/municipal customers. Comparable as a broad water infrastructure equipment provider with flow management and treatment solutions for municipal markets.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water technology subsidiary of Veolia Group providing treatment plants, equipment, and services. Comparable as a broad water infrastructure player; also serves as UFT's exclusive representation partner in North America, making it both an indirect channel and a potential broader competitor in stormwater treatment systems.

Direct peers

• ACO GmbH: Rendsburg-based family-owned manufacturer of drainage, water management, and wastewater treatment systems. Direct overlap with UFT in stormwater management hardware for civil infrastructure, particularly in German and European municipal markets.
• Steinhardt GmbH Wassertechnik: German manufacturer of water control and regulation systems for stormwater and wastewater applications, including overflow devices, throttles, and measurement equipment. Most direct comparable to UFT in the German municipal market for CSO and stormwater flow control hardware.
• Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG: Essen (Oldenburg)-based German manufacturer of pumps, grinders, and spreading systems for wastewater and agricultural applications. Comparable as a German Mittelstand manufacturer of specialized equipment for municipal wastewater and stormwater infrastructure with overlapping customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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