Grupo Centroamericano Aquacorp

What Grupo Centroamericano Aquacorp does

Grupo Centroamericano Aquacorp (operating commercially as Aquatec in Nicaragua) is a Managua-headquartered water solutions distributor and engineering services firm serving residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and government customers across the full water cycle. The product portfolio spans submersible pumps (AFT AT and C2+ series), residential hydropneumatic equipment (Aquapro jet and peripheral pumps, STA-RITE centrifugal pumps, QUICKPACK constant-pressure systems), gas water heaters (Hydrotherm 6L–16L), UV-based water purification (Aquatec Ecosystems filter with VIQUA technology), pool chemicals and accessories, fire protection systems, industrial pumping equipment, and full design/build of aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment plants.

The business operates three retail/showroom locations in Managua, an e-commerce storefront, and a home-delivery service, with a separate enterprise field sales force executing design, engineering, installation and construction for large-scale pumping, fire protection, and wastewater projects. Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware product sales, professional design/engineering/installation services, and recurring maintenance plans for pumping, filtration, fire protection, pool/spa and wastewater systems. The company distributes multiple international brands (AFT Pumps, Aquapro, Aquachlor, Hydrotherm, Aquatec Ecosystems) and integrates technology from VIQUA (UV disinfection) and Franklin Electric (variable-frequency constant pressure), while holding the largest team of NSPF CPO-certified pool and spa professionals in Central America and an extensive NFPA/UL/FM certification stack for fire protection work.

Name

Grupo Centroamericano Aquacorp

Legal name

Aquatec

Website

https://aquatec.com.ni

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Grupo Centroamericano Aquacorp (Aquatec) is a Managua-based water solutions distributor and engineering services firm serving residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and government customers across pumping, filtration, purification, fire protection, pool/spa, and wastewater treatment applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Infrastructure Solutions

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation (HSAIAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filter, Pump & Heater Maintenance/Repair (HSAIALAC), Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers) (HSAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Water pumping equipment
• Pool chemical supplies
• Fire protection systems
• Wastewater treatment plants
• Water purification systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Managua

HQ country

Nicaragua

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of water pumping equipment, filtration systems, fire protection systems, pool/spa equipment and chemicals, water heaters, residential hydropneumatic units, and submersible pumps through physical retail locations and online storefront.
2. Design, Engineering, and Installation Services: Custom design, hydraulic planning, and execution of pumping systems for industrial, agricultural, commercial, and residential use. Includes installation of water filtration, potabilization, fire protection, and wastewater treatment systems.
3. Maintenance Plans: Recurring maintenance plans covering inspection, diagnosis, and servicing of pumping equipment, wastewater treatment plants, filtration and potabilization systems, fire protection systems, and pool/fountain/spa systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The company distributes, designs, installs, and maintains water-cycle equipment — submersible, jet, peripheral, and centrifugal pumps; UV water purifiers; water heaters; pool/spa equipment and chemicals; irrigation systems; fire protection systems; and engineered aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment plants. It sells through three Managua retail locations, an online catalog, and direct field sales, with recurring maintenance contracts for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and government clients across Nicaragua.

Product overview

Grupo Centroamericano Aquacorp operates as a comprehensive water solutions provider covering the entire water cycle. The product portfolio consists of multiple product categories including: submersible pumps (AFT Serie AT, AFT Serie C2+) for water extraction from wells and cisterns; residential pneumatic equipment including jet pumps (Aquapro Bomba Jet, Aquapro Bomba Jet Inox), peripheral pumps (Aquapro Bomba Periférica, QB60ECO), STA-RITE centrifugal pumps, and QUICKPACK constant pressure systems; water heaters (Hydrotherm 6L, 12L, 14L, 16L) for residential and commercial use; water purification systems (Aquatec Ecosystems filter) with UV disinfection; pool chemicals (-PH Less, +PH Add, Algisol, Alka Pool, CL2, Clarisol, Duraclor, Krystal Blue, Multifuncional Aquachlor, Super Blue) for pH balance, sanitation, algae control, and clarification; and pool accessories (vacuum cleaners, brushes, floating dispensers, chlorine test kits, hoses, leaf collectors, telescopic tubes). Services include pumping systems design and installation, water filtration and purification, fire protection systems, industrial pumping equipment, swimming pools/fountains/SPA solutions, and wastewater treatment plants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquatec Ecosystems: Water treatment and purification systems brand, including wastewater treatment plants and water purifiers.

Products and services

• AFT Submersible Pumps (Serie AT) Submersible pumping equipment designed for residential, agricultural, and light commercial water extraction from deep wells, marketed as energy-efficient replacement units compatible with Franklin Electric motors and controls.
• AFT Submersible Pumps (Serie C2+) Higher-capacity submersible pump line for commercial and industrial well applications, sold with compatible Franklin Electric motors and control systems.
• Aquapro Jet Pumps Surface-mounted jet pumps for residential and small commercial water supply from shallow wells or cisterns.
• Aquapro Peripheral Pumps Compact peripheral (QB60ECO) pumps used for domestic pressure boosting and light-duty water transfer applications.
• STA-RITE Self-Priming Centrifugal Pumps Self-priming centrifugal pumps for pools, fountains, and light industrial transfer, distributed under the STA-RITE brand.
• QUICKPACK Constant Pressure Pumping Systems Pre-engineered constant-pressure pumping packages using Franklin Electric variable frequency drives to maintain stable household or building water pressure.
• Aquatec Ecosystems UV Water Purifier Ultraviolet-based water purifier that inactivates bacteria and microorganisms without chemicals; targeted at households and small businesses seeking chemical-free water treatment.
• Hydrotherm Water Heaters Gas and electric storage water heaters in 6L, 12L, 14L, and 16L capacities sold for residential and small commercial hot water supply.
• Pool Chemicals (Aquachlor) Chlorination, pH-adjustment, and water-balance chemicals marketed under the Aquachlor line for residential and commercial pool maintenance.
• Pool Accessories and Maintenance Tools Manuals, automatic vacuums, brushes, chemical dispensers, test kits, hoses, leaf collectors, and telescopic tubes used for routine pool and fountain cleaning.
• Pumping System Engineering and Installation Design, sizing, supply, and installation of residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural pumping systems, including well pumps, pressure boosting, and constant-pressure packages.
• Water Filtration and Purification Systems Design and installation of UV and chemical-free water treatment systems for households, businesses, and industrial facilities.
• Fire Protection System Design and Installation NFPA 13, 14, 20, and 24 compliant fire protection engineering for special-hazard commercial buildings, kitchens, generators, data centers, and other facilities, including supply of certified components and installation.
• Industrial Pumping Equipment Supply Supply of high-capacity submersible, centrifugal, and constant-pressure pumping equipment for industrial facilities, paired with installation and commissioning.
• Pool, Fountain, and Spa Design and Installation Turnkey design, construction, equipment supply, and commissioning for residential pools, hotel pools, decorative fountains, and spas, delivered by Certified Pool Operator (CPO) staff.
• Wastewater Treatment Plants Engineered aerobic and anaerobic biological wastewater treatment plants (Plantas de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales) designed and installed for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.
• Maintenance Plans (Planes de Mantenimiento) Recurring preventive maintenance contracts covering pumps, pools, and water treatment equipment to keep installed systems operating and compliant.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminates 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and pathogens in water (Aquatec Ecosystems UV purifier)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AFT PumpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAFT Pumps is a brand whose products are distributed by Aquatec in Nicaragua. Products include submersible pump series (AT and C2+). AFT pumps are described as having unique hydraulic characteristics that improve efficiency and minimize wear.
• AquaprocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAquapro is a brand whose products are distributed by Aquatec in Nicaragua. Product range includes jet pumps, peripheral pumps, pool brushes, leaf collectors, and telescopic poles for pool maintenance.
• AquachlorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAquachlor is a brand whose pool chemicals are distributed by Aquatec in Nicaragua. Products include chlorine-based sanitizers, multifunctional treatments, algaecides, and clarifiers under the Aquachlor label.
• HydrothermcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHydrotherm is a water heater brand distributed by Aquatec in Nicaragua. Products include gas water heaters in 6L, 12L, 14L, and 16L capacities, featuring automodulating flame control and touchscreen displays.
• Aquatec EcosystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAquatec Ecosystems is a water purification brand affiliated with the Grupo Aquacorp network. Products include UV-based water purifiers that eliminate 99.99% of bacteria and viruses without adding chemicals.
• VIQUAcoreTechnology or IntegrationVIQUA is the Canadian manufacturer and world's most recognized producer of UV lamps, supplying the UV purification technology used in Aquatec Ecosystems water purifiers. VIQUA provides the core UV disinfection technology integrated into Aquatec's water purification products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Water Products: North American manufacturer of water infrastructure products including valves, hydrants, and pipe — comparable to the fire protection and water distribution system components Aquatec supplies for municipal and commercial projects.
• Watts Water Technologies: Manufacturer of water conservation, treatment, and flow control products for residential, commercial, and industrial markets — comparable product breadth across plumbing, hydronics, and water quality.
• Grundfos: Danish global pump manufacturer with extensive Latin America presence — directly comparable to Aquatec's residential and industrial pumping product line and a potential direct competitor if it chooses to deepen Central American distribution.
• Pentair: Large US-listed water solutions company spanning pool, residential flow, and industrial water treatment — overlapping with Aquatec across pumps, filtration, and pool equipment categories.
• Xylem: Global water technology leader in pumps, treatment, and metering — overlaps with Aquatec's industrial pumping, filtration, and municipal water/wastewater offerings and represents the upper-tier incumbent threat.
• Lindsay Corporation: US-listed provider of irrigation and infrastructure solutions — overlaps with Aquatec's agricultural irrigation systems and water management services for agricultural customers.

Direct peers

• Fluidra: Spanish-listed multinational pool and water equipment company with strong Latin America distribution and a combined equipment + accessories + services model that mirrors Aquatec's pool/spa plus broader water scope.
• Pool Corporation: Largest US specialty distributor of swimming pool supplies and related equipment — analogous business model (wholesale distribution + retail) for the pool chemicals, accessories, and equipment categories Aquatec serves.
• Franklin Electric: US-listed global supplier of water pumping systems, including the SubDrive/MonoDrive constant-pressure products Aquatec already distributes in Nicaragua, making it both a supplier and a directly comparable competitor in regional pump distribution.
• Hayward Holdings: Pool equipment manufacturer and supplier of pumps, filters, heaters, and automation — comparable to Aquatec's pool product portfolio and a likely upstream brand competitor for the same Central American channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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