VGE
VGE B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of UV-C water, air, and surface disinfection equipment founded in 1982, selling through wholesalers, chain stores, and private-label customers across 70+ countries under three sub-brands: Blue Lagoon, Xclear, and VGE Pro.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersSchijndel, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What VGE does
VGE B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of UV-C disinfection equipment, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Schijndel, Netherlands, where it operates an in-house production facility bearing the "made in the Netherlands" label. The company applies germicidal UV-C light in the 200–280 nanometer wavelength range to disinfect water, air, and surfaces, claiming 99.99% effectiveness against microorganisms at a minimum dose of 30 mJ/cm², with lamps rated for 9,000 hours of effective life (13,000 hours for amalgam variants). It sells exclusively through B2B channels — wholesalers, chain stores, and private-label/OEM customers — across more than 70 (English-language) or 80+ (Dutch-language) countries, with no direct-to-consumer motion and no public pricing.
The product portfolio is segmented across three registered sub-brands, each with a dedicated website and distinct vertical focus. Blue Lagoon targets the swimming pool and spa market with UV-C units designed to break down chloramines and reduce eye, skin, and airway irritation from chemical disinfection. Xclear serves the pond and water-garden market with UV-C water, air, and surface units for both professional and hobbyist users. VGE Pro addresses industrial disinfection with systems featuring proprietary Smart Pin Technology (SPT) and Single-end Bayonet Technology (SBT), which allow lamp replacement and maintenance while systems remain filled with water. The industrial line also supports custom-made UV solutions.
The revenue model is hardware sales to wholesale, retail-chain, and private-label customers, supplemented by replacement lamp and parts revenue. Pricing is quote-based with no public list. The company holds CE certification on all units, is a member of the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA), maintains an in-house Product Development department, and has 11–50 employees. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors are disclosed in the available data.
VGE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- VGE
- Legal name
- VGE B.V.
- Website
- https://vgebv.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- VGE B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of UV-C water, air, and surface disinfection equipment founded in 1982, selling through wholesalers, chain stores, and private-label customers across 70+ countries under three sub-brands: Blue Lagoon, Xclear, and VGE Pro.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
VGE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- UV-C Water Disinfection Equipment
- NAICS
- Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Disinfection & Oxidation (Chlorine/Chloramine, UV, Ozone, AOP) (EUANABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- UV Water Purification Systems (Residential) (CRAJAJAJ), Disinfection & Surface Decontamination (Wipes, Sprays, Fogging, UV Robots) (HLAHANAD), Water, Air Quality & Environmental Hygiene (Legionella/IAQ) (BPABAAAO), Disinfection & Remedial Works (Chlorination, Thermal, Shock Treatments) (BPABAJAF), UV Germicidal Light (UV-C) & HVAC Disinfection Systems (HSAOAIAI)
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Where VGE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Schijndel
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
VGE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- UV-C Equipment Manufacturing: VGE B.V. generates revenue through manufacturing and selling UV-C disinfection equipment under three brands: Blue Lagoon (swimming pools/spas), Xclear (ponds), and VGE Pro (industrial). Products include units, lamps, and replacement parts. The company sells to wholesalers, chain stores, and private label customers across 70+ countries worldwide.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Other | Direct B2B sales model - no public pricing listed |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
VGE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
VGE B.V. manufactures UV-C disinfection equipment for water, air, and surfaces, organized under three sub-brands: Blue Lagoon (swimming pools and spas), Xclear (ponds), and VGE Pro (industrial applications). The company produces UV-C units, lamps, and replacement parts at its Schijndel facility in the Netherlands and sells exclusively B2B through wholesalers, chain stores, private label customers, and direct enterprise channels in 70+ countries.
Product overview
VGE B.V. is a manufacturer of UV-C disinfection equipment organized under three distinct sub-brands targeting different market segments. Blue Lagoon serves the swimming pool and spa market (domestic and commercial pools, spas, hot tubs); Xclear serves the pond market with water, air, and surface disinfection solutions; and VGE Pro addresses industrial applications with advanced UV-C systems featuring proprietary Smart Pin Technology (SPT) and Single-end Bayonet Technology (SBT). All three brands share UV-C technology as the core disinfection mechanism for water, air, and surfaces. Products are manufactured at the company's facility in Schijndel, Netherlands, and exported to over 70 countries worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Blue Lagoon: UV-C disinfection units for spas, hot tubs, domestic pools, and commercial pools. Targets the swimming pool market with solutions that break down chloramines, prevent eye/skin irritation, and reduce chlorine odor.
- Xclear
- VGE Pro
Products and services
- Blue Lagoon UV-C disinfection units for spas, hot tubs, and domestic and commercial swimming pools. Blue Lagoon units break down chloramines to reduce eye irritation, skin irritation, respiratory issues, and chlorine odor in pool water.
- Xclear UV-C disinfection solutions for ponds and water gardens, targeting both professional and hobbyist users. Also offers air and surface disinfection units for general use.
- VGE Pro Industrial-grade UV-C disinfection systems for water, air, and surfaces. Features Smart Pin Technology (SPT) and Single-end Bayonet Technology (SBT) for safe lamp replacement and maintenance while systems remain filled with water. Custom-made industrial UV solutions are available on request.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99.99% effective against all microorganisms
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use VGE
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
VGE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
VGE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- IUVA (International Ultraviolet Association)coreVGE B.V. is a proud member of the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA). This membership ensures continuous access to the latest developments in UV-C technology, safety standards, and efficiency requirements. The partnership enables VGE to develop and improve UV-C systems using the latest techniques in compliance with industry requirements.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
VGE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Light Progress: Light Progress is an Italian manufacturer of UV-C disinfection systems for air, water, and surfaces. Comparable mid-sized European UV-C peer with similar product breadth to VGE Pro.
- Bio-UV Group: Bio-UV Group is a French manufacturer of UV-C water treatment equipment for pools, ponds, aquaculture, and industrial applications. Closely mirrors VGE's three-segment structure (pool, pond, industrial) and is a direct mid-market peer.
- Atlantic Ultraviolet International: Atlantic Ultraviolet is a US-based manufacturer of UV-C disinfection equipment for water, air, and surfaces. Comparable in scale to VGE and overlapping across VGE Pro's water/air/surface disinfection range.
- UV Pure (Halliday Products): UV Pure manufactures UV water disinfection systems for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications. Comparable product category to VGE's Blue Lagoon and parts of VGE Pro.
- Elecro Engineering: Elecro Engineering is a UK-based manufacturer of UV-C and heaters for swimming pools, spas, and water features. Closely comparable to VGE's Blue Lagoon brand on residential and commercial pool disinfection.
Regional players
- Daido Kogyo / NIKKISO UV: Nikkiso's UV division supplies industrial and municipal UV-C water treatment systems primarily across Asia-Pacific. Comparable product technology to VGE Pro industrial systems, but operates in a different geographic core.
Broad incumbents
- Xylem (Wedeco): Xylem's Wedeco brand is one of the largest global suppliers of UV disinfection systems for municipal and industrial water treatment. Overlaps directly with VGE Pro's industrial water disinfection offering and dwarfs VGE in scale, sales coverage, and installed base.
- Trojan Technologies: Trojan Technologies is a leading manufacturer of UV-C water treatment systems used in municipal, industrial, and recreational water applications. It is a close comparable to VGE Pro's industrial UV-C systems and to Blue Lagoon's pool disinfection portfolio.
- Signify (Philips UV-C): Signify's Philips UV-C division provides UV-C disinfection luminaires and upper-air systems for professional and consumer applications. A much larger incumbent competing with VGE Pro on air/surface disinfection and adjacent to Blue Lagoon.
- Halma plc (UV brands incl. Hanovia, Aquionics): Halma owns multiple UV-C disinfection brands (Hanovia, Aquionics) serving industrial, aquatic, and life-sciences markets. Directly comparable to VGE's industrial and pool disinfection business, with significantly greater resources and geographic reach.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights4 records
Customer concentration
VGE social profiles
Digital presenceVGE compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
VGE financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
VGE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
VGE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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VGE M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about VGE
What does VGE do?
VGE B.V. manufactures UV-C disinfection equipment for water, air, and surfaces, organized under three sub-brands: Blue Lagoon (swimming pools and spas), Xclear (ponds), and VGE Pro (industrial applications). The company produces UV-C units, lamps, and replacement parts at its Schijndel facility in the Netherlands and sells exclusively B2B through wholesalers, chain stores, private label customers, and direct enterprise channels in 70+ countries.
Is VGE a public or private company?
VGE is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was VGE founded?
VGE was founded in 1982. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is VGE based?
VGE is headquartered in Schijndel, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does VGE make money?
One revenue line is on record: UV-C Equipment Manufacturing.
Who are VGE's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Light Progress, Bio-UV Group, Atlantic Ultraviolet International, UV Pure (Halliday Products) and Elecro Engineering. Daido Kogyo / NIKKISO UV is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Xylem (Wedeco), Trojan Technologies, Signify (Philips UV-C) and Halma plc (UV brands incl. Hanovia, Aquionics).
Does VGE have an API?
No public API is recorded for VGE.
What industry is VGE in?
VGE's product category is UV-C Water Disinfection Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANABAD, Disinfection & Oxidation (Chlorine/Chloramine, UV, Ozone, AOP), with a secondary code of CRAJAJAJ, UV Water Purification Systems (Residential). Its NAICS code is 334517 and its SIC code is 3564.