Make-Way Environmental Technologies Inc

What Make-Way Environmental Technologies Inc does

Make-Way Environmental Technologies Inc is a privately-held, family-owned environmental technology company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Exeter, Ontario, Canada. The company's core product is System O)) (formerly Advanced Enviro-Septic), a passive on-site wastewater treatment system built around proprietary pipe architecture that cultivates aerobic and anaerobic bacteria to produce Level IV quality effluent without mechanical or electrical components. Make-Way also distributes GRAF stormwater management systems (including Ecobloc Smart modules and industrial filters), GRAF and BARR Plastics rainwater harvesting products, and its own Make-Way Soil Separator filter fabric, positioning the company as an Ontario-focused distributor of decentralized water-management infrastructure.

The company's revenue model is built on hardware distribution. Sales flow through three coordinated channels: a dealer network of aggregate suppliers and product distributors across Ontario, a certified installer network that handles on-site deployment, and regional sales managers (covering Southwestern, Eastern, Near North Ontario, and All-Ontario Stormwater/Rainwater) who provide direct customer consultation, design advice, and quotes. Pricing is quoted on request rather than publicly disclosed. The customer base splits between residential properties needing off-sewer wastewater treatment (cottages, rural homes) and commercial or industrial sites needing certified treatment and stormwater/rainwater solutions; long-tail residential demand drives the bulk of unit volume.

The company operates with a lean staff of 6-9 people across sales support, distribution, technical service, and accounts/HR. Competitive positioning rests on dual BMEC certifications (#23-05-407 Standard Configuration, #23-06-408 Nested Pipe Configuration), a separate BNQ certification under CAN/BNQ 3680-600 covering Quebec, and an installed base of more than 200,000 System O)) units across North America. The company has been asked to fill the gap left by Infiltrator's non-renewal of its Ontario BMEC, and supports its channel with annual training programs, OOWA convention participation as Platinum Sponsor, and a monthly Enviro-Post newsletter.

Name

Make-Way Environmental Technologies Inc

Legal name

Make-Way Environmental Technologies Inc.

Website

https://makeway.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Make-Way Environmental Technologies Inc is a family-owned Ontario distributor of the proprietary System O)) passive wastewater treatment system, GRAF stormwater and rainwater harvesting products, and the Make-Way Soil Separator, serving residential, commercial, and light-industrial properties through dealer and certified installer networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation (HSAOAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Stormwater Drainage & Culvert Systems (IMANADAH)

Keywords

• Wastewater treatment systems
• Stormwater management solutions
• Rainwater harvesting systems
• Onsite sewage treatment
• Passive septic systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Exeter

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Enviro-Septic Systems Distribution: Distribution of System O)) Advanced Enviro-Septic wastewater treatment systems through dealer network in Ontario. Products include standard and nested pipe configurations with associated components and parts.
2. Stormwater Management Systems: Sale of GRAF stormwater management products including Ecobloc Smart modules, filter packages, underground tanks, and associated components for stormwater retention, detention, and filtration.
3. Rainwater Harvesting Systems: Distribution of GRAF and BARR Plastics rainwater harvesting systems including belowground tanks, filter packages, pumps, and accessories for residential and commercial applications.
4. Soil Separator Products: Sale of Make-Way Soil Separator filter fabric designed to keep fine soils out of leach field systems. Available in various roll dimensions (24-72 inch widths, 300-1500 ft lengths).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Make-Way Environmental Technologies Inc distributes and supplies the proprietary System O)) Advanced Enviro-Septic passive wastewater treatment system across Ontario, along with the Make-Way Soil Separator filter fabric. The company also serves as the Ontario distributor for GRAF stormwater management products (Ecobloc Smart modules, industrial filters) and GRAF/BARR Plastics rainwater harvesting systems (Carat S, Platin, Herkules tanks). Products are sold through a dealer network and certified installer network covering Southwestern, Eastern, and Near North Ontario.

Product overview

Make-Way Environmental Technologies Inc offers a portfolio of environmentally-friendly water management products centered around passive wastewater treatment and water harvesting. The core product is the System O)) Septic System (formerly Enviro-Septic), a passive wastewater treatment technology that produces Level IV quality effluent without mechanical or electrical components. This system is complemented by the Make-Way Soil Separator, a non-biodegradable fabric barrier for leach field protection. The company also distributes the GRAF product line for Stormwater Management (including Ecobloc Smart modules and industrial filters) and Rainwater Harvesting (including Carat S, Platin, and Herkules tanks with associated filter packages). Additional offerings include greywater solutions and System Sand for optimal performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• System O)) Septic System A passive wastewater treatment system using Advanced Enviro-Septic technology that processes sewage without mechanical or electrical components, producing Level IV quality effluent. The system relies on aerobic and anaerobic bacteria within specialized pipe architecture to treat wastewater and is certified under Ontario Building Code Section 8.9.2.4 for residential, cottage, commercial, and communal applications.
• Make-Way Soil Separator Non-biodegradable fabric barrier designed to keep fine soils out of leach field systems, extending system longevity. Available in various roll dimensions for residential and commercial septic system installations.
• GRAF Stormwater Management Systems Belowground and aboveground stormwater management solutions including GRAF Ecobloc Smart modules (offering 3x storage volume of standard drainage gravel with 50+ year service life and HGV loading up to HS-25), GRAF Universal Industrial Filter 3, and GRAF Optimax Industrial Filter for controlling stormwater runoff and pollution.
• GRAF Rainwater Harvesting Systems Belowground and aboveground rainwater collection systems including GRAF Carat S tanks, GRAF Platin low-profile tanks, GRAF Herkules tanks, internal and external filter packages, pumps, and accessories for residential and commercial applications including sanitation, manufacturing, heating/cooling, and irrigation.

Quantifiable outcome

• No electricity, pumps, or motors required for wastewater treatment
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for onsite wastewater professionals in Ontario. Make-Way participates in OOWA conventions as Platinum Sponsor. Collaborates on industry communications and training. Company has been active member since at least 2018, with regional meeting participation.
• GRAFcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of stormwater management and rainwater harvesting systems. Make-Way is the leading distributor in Ontario for GRAF products including Ecobloc Smart modules, filter packages, Carat S tanks, Platin tanks, and related accessories.
• BARR PlasticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading distributor of BARR Plastics rainwater harvesting systems in Ontario. Products include belowground tanks and associated components.
• Concrete Precasters Association of OntariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association representing concrete precasters in Ontario. Listed as alliance partner on website.
• Ontario Building CodecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory framework. System O)) is certified under Ontario Building Code Section 8.9.2.4. for treatment systems. All treatment systems require annual sampling per OBC requirements.
• Ontario Association of Sewage Industry Services (OASIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOntario association for sewage industry services. Listed as alliance partner on website.
• Land Improvement Contractors of OntariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for land improvement contractors in Ontario. Listed as alliance partner on website.
• Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations (FOCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization for Ontario cottagers. Listed as alliance partner on website. Relevant as company serves cottage wastewater treatment market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): Leading North American manufacturer of water management solutions including HDPE pipe and stormwater chambers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in stormwater and drainage infrastructure with overlapping product categories and a much larger commercial footprint.
• Contech Engineered Solutions: Large US-based provider of site solutions including stormwater management products (e.g., ChamberMaxx, corrugated metal and HDPE systems). Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping stormwater retention/detention and drainage products to similar municipal and commercial customers.

Direct peers

• Orenco Systems: Oregon-based manufacturer of decentralized wastewater treatment systems including residential and commercial onsite treatment. Directly comparable in offering passive and active wastewater treatment technologies for properties not on municipal sewer.
• Premier Tech: Canadian-based manufacturer of water and wastewater solutions including the Ecoflo biofilter for onsite applications. Directly comparable as a competitor in Ontario's decentralized wastewater treatment market with established engineering and certification capabilities.
• Infiltrator Water Technologies: One of the largest North American manufacturers of decentralized wastewater treatment systems and stormwater chambers. Directly comparable as a manufacturer of onsite septic system components; notably cited as the BMEC holder whose Ontario non-renewal created Make-Way's market opportunity.
• Jet Inc. Manufacturer of residential and commercial aerobic wastewater treatment systems. Comparable as a direct competitor in the decentralized, packaged wastewater treatment system category serving similar installer and contractor channels.
• Norweco: US manufacturer of onsite wastewater treatment systems including aerobic treatment units and pretreatment equipment. Comparable as a provider of certified decentralized wastewater solutions targeting residential and commercial sites.
• Anua: Manufacturer of onsite wastewater treatment systems including the Puraflo peat-fiber system. Comparable as a competitor offering passive biological treatment solutions for residential and small commercial decentralized applications.

Others

• GRAF: German manufacturer of stormwater management and rainwater harvesting products whose Ontario distribution Make-Way holds. Comparable as the upstream supplier and product source for Make-Way's GRAF-branded stormwater and rainwater lines; also a potential direct competitor if GRAF expanded its own Ontario presence.
• BARR Plastics: Canadian distributor of plastic tanks and rainwater harvesting products, identified as a Make-Way partner. Comparable as a Canadian plastic tank and rainwater harvesting distributor serving overlapping Ontario markets and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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