Qua-Vac

What Qua-Vac does

Qua-vac B.V., headquartered in Almere, Netherlands, designs, manufactures, and supplies vacuum-based wastewater collection and treatment systems under its proprietary Vacuflow® brand. The core technology uses negative pressure rather than gravity to move sewage through small-diameter pipes (90-160 mm) laid at shallow depths of 80-120 cm, with pneumatic/mechanical collection chambers that largely operate without electricity. The system comprises collection chambers with interface units, vacuum piping networks, vacuum stations with pumps, odor filters, and the Vaculink® remote monitoring platform providing 24/7 real-time station telemetry and alarm notifications.

The company serves three operating divisions. The Infra division targets municipal networks, islands, resorts, industrial parks, and utility buildings; the Building division serves residential developments, retail (e.g., Albert Heijn XL), healthcare facilities, and offices; the Marine division supplies comprehensive waste management systems — including the exclusive Benelux distribution of Evac vacuum toilets and MBR wastewater treatment systems — for river cruise ships, commercial shipping, yachts, and defense vessels.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of complete vacuum sewer systems, distribution of Evac marine products in the Benelux, spare parts supply, and professional services (installation, commissioning, preventive/corrective maintenance, automation, and training). The company is family-owned under the Quatfass family (CEO Ivar Quatfass since 2014), operates with a 30-35 person team across its Almere headquarters and a Bangalore engineering subsidiary (Qua-vac India PVT LTD, established 2015), and runs a hybrid go-to-market: direct enterprise sales for Benelux municipal and large projects, and a global network of 17+ authorized distributors covering Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, North America, and Central America. Pricing is project-specific and quote-based. The company holds ISO 9001, Kiwa, and VCA certifications and has executed 650+ projects across more than 50 years in the vacuum technology domain.

Name

Qua-Vac

Legal name

QUA-VAC B.V.

Website

https://quavac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qua-vac B.V. designs, manufactures, and supplies proprietary Vacuflow® vacuum sewer systems, vacuum toilets, and marine wastewater treatment solutions, serving municipal infrastructure, building, and maritime customers across more than 20 countries through direct sales and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacuum Sewer Systems and Wastewater Management Equipment

NAICS

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

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decentralized/Package Wastewater Systems (Small/Remote) (EUANADAE), Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

Keywords

• Vacuum sewer systems
• Wastewater collection technology
• Vacuum toilet systems
• Marine waste management
• Municipal infrastructure equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacuflow® Vacuum Sewer Systems: Sale and supply of complete vacuum sewer systems including collection chambers, piping networks, vacuum stations, and associated infrastructure for infra, building, and marine applications.
2. Spare Parts and Replacement Components: Supply of original Vacuflow® and Evac spare parts including valves, diaphragms, control mechanisms, and water valves. Orders often fulfilled from stock.
3. Service and Maintenance: Preventive and corrective maintenance services, automation and software programming, installation and commissioning, repairs and upgrades, custom training and advice, system control and analysis.
4. Vacuum Toilets: Sale of water-saving vacuum toilets for residential, commercial, and marine applications, achieving up to 80% water savings compared to traditional toilets.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Qua-Vac designs, manufactures, and supplies vacuum-based wastewater collection and treatment systems, including its proprietary Vacuflow® vacuum sewer system and water-saving vacuum toilets for infrastructure, building, and marine applications. The company also acts as the exclusive Benelux distributor for Evac marine vacuum and wastewater treatment products (including vacuum toilets and MBR systems). Solutions are sold to municipalities, developers, construction firms, and shipbuilders globally across three divisions: Infra, Building, and Marine.

Product overview

Qua-vac offers a portfolio of vacuum-based wastewater collection and treatment solutions. The core product is the proprietary Vacuflow® vacuum sewer system, which operates without electricity and uses small-diameter pipes laid at shallow depths. This is complemented by the Vaculink® online monitoring tool for remote station management. Qua-vac also distributes Evac marine products (vacuum toilets, MBR wastewater treatment systems) as the exclusive Benelux distributor. The product line includes collection chambers, vacuum piping networks, vacuum stations, and odor filters as system components, plus dedicated vacuum toilets for both building and marine applications. The company serves three divisions: Infra (infrastructure/projects), Building (commercial and residential), and Marine (vessels).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vacuflow®: Proprietary vacuum sewer system developed by Qua-vac for sustainable and efficient wastewater collection. The system is low-maintenance, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly with smaller pipe diameters and minimal environmental impact.
• Vaculink®

Products and services

• Vacuflow® Vacuum Sewer System Proprietary vacuum sewer system for sustainable wastewater collection using negative pressure instead of gravity. Consists of collection chambers with pneumatic/mechanical interface units, small-diameter vacuum piping networks, vacuum stations, and odor filters. Operates largely without electricity and is suited to islands, high-groundwater areas, rocky terrain, and ecologically sensitive zones.
• Vaculink® Online Monitoring Tool Online monitoring platform that allows vacuum stations to be managed safely and efficiently from a distance. Provides real-time system and water level data, alarm notifications, and a configurable web portal for operators, distributors, and service partners.
• Vacuum Toilets (Qua-Vac Brand) Water-saving vacuum toilets that use negative pressure instead of water to flush, suitable for residential buildings, commercial buildings, and mobile applications. Quiet operation with low maintenance requirements.
• Evac Optima Vacuum Toilets (Distributed) Marine-grade vacuum toilets (Evac Optima 5 and Optima 7) distributed by Qua-Vac as the exclusive Benelux distributor of Evac. Extremely low water consumption, quiet operation, and compact installation designed for luxury vessels, river cruise ships, commercial shipping, and yachts.
• Evac MBR (Membrane BioReactor) Wastewater Treatment System Biological wastewater treatment system using membrane filtration to naturally break down and filter wastewater. Treats black water, grey water, and kitchen water on board vessels without post-treatment, achieving 98% water recovery compliant with international maritime regulations.
• Maritime Waste Management Systems Comprehensive maritime waste management systems including food waste disposers, shredders, vacuum toilets, wastewater treatment, vacuum collection systems, compactors, and corrosion protection systems for vessels ranging from superyachts to large cruise ships.
• Service and Maintenance Service offering covering preventive and corrective maintenance, automation and software programming, installation and commissioning, repairs and upgrades, custom training and advice, and system control and analysis for Vacuflow® and Evac systems.
• Spare Parts and Replacement Components Supply of original Vacuflow® and Evac spare parts including valves, diaphragms, control mechanisms, and water valves, with many orders fulfilled directly from stock.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% water savings per flush compared to traditional toilets
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• EvaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Benelux distributor of Evac, the global market leader in wastewater, waste, and vacuum systems for the maritime sector. Qua-vac supplies complete collection and treatment systems according to Evac configuration or custom designs.
• Klimaatservice HollandminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation partner for the MS Riviera Radiance project, working with Qua-vac to install the Evac wastewater treatment system on board the river cruise ship.
• Lelystad Airport Business Park (LAB)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for circular water management. LAB works to make the entire water cycle more sustainable, with Qua-vac providing vacuum sewerage solutions that save drinking water and ensure smart collection and disposal of wastewater.
• WaterAllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork and industry organization for companies in water and environmental technology sector. Qua-vac joined WaterAlliance to collaborate on sustainable water solutions.
• Breman Shipping InstallationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerValued partner receiving specialized knowledge sessions on vacuum sewer technology for river cruise vessels at Qua-vac headquarters.
• Horizon FlevolandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional innovation organization supporting sustainable development in Flevoland. Co-organizer of hackathon events including WeShapeTheFuture.
• Pinto & BrazminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner in Portugal distributing Vacuflow® vacuum sewer systems. Collaborated on Water Tech Mission to Portugal in June 2026.
• Dutco TennantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hosting Qua-vac Vacuflow® presentation at WETEX 2025 in Dubai.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• BioMicrobics: BioMicrobics manufactures decentralized and packaged wastewater treatment systems for small communities, commercial sites and remote locations, addressing the same decentralized and environmentally sensitive use cases as Vacuflow®.
• Toblin: Toblin is a Polish engineering firm that designs and installs vacuum sewer systems for residential and municipal projects, often emerging as a regional competitor to Qua-vac in Central and Eastern European tenders.

Broad incumbents

• Wavin: Wavin (part of Orbia) provides plastic piping systems for sewer, stormwater and building applications, serving the same municipal and developer customers as Qua-vac, although it primarily supplies gravity rather than vacuum-based collection.
• Geberit: Geberit is a large Swiss sanitary technology group offering building drainage, piping and water-saving toilet systems that overlap with Qua-vac's Building division, although it focuses on conventional (non-vacuum) in-building solutions.
• Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval supplies marine wastewater treatment, separators and pumping systems to commercial shipping, overlapping with Qua-vac/Evac's Marine offering on vessels where space, discharge compliance and energy efficiency are critical.
• Evac: Evac is the global market leader in marine vacuum toilets, wastewater treatment and food waste systems and Qua-vac's exclusive Benelux distribution partner; it overlaps with Qua-vac's Marine division and historically originated the underlying vacuum technology Qua-vac now owns.

Direct peers

• Airvac: Airvac is a US-based manufacturer and operator of vacuum sewer systems with a similar product architecture to Vacuflow®, serving municipal and residential developments in North America and competing for the same type of decentralized sewer projects.
• Flovac: Flovac designs and supplies vacuum sewer collection systems for municipal, residential and island applications, directly competing with Qua-vac's Vacuflow® offering in the decentralized wastewater market across Europe, the Caribbean and beyond.
• Iseki Vacuum Engineering: Iseki Vacuum Engineering is a Japanese firm specialising in vacuum sewer systems and vacuum toilets, with the same core architecture as Qua-vac and overlapping use cases in islands, hilly terrain and high-groundwater regions across Asia.
• Roediger Vacuum: Roediger Vacuum is a German-based specialist in vacuum sewer and vacuum waste collection systems, competing head-to-head with Qua-vac in European municipal tenders and offering comparable pneumatic interface and station technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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