What Veolia Water Technologies Deutschland GmbH does

Veolia Water Technologies Deutschland GmbH is a wholly-owned German subsidiary of Veolia Environnement SA, headquartered in Celle with additional offices in Bayreuth and Leonberg. The company designs, builds, and services water and wastewater treatment plants for German municipalities, industrial operators (chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, energy, automotive, electronics, pulp & paper, metal, and biofuel), healthcare facilities, laboratories, and building technology customers. Its technology stack spans reverse osmosis (CaptuRO), ion exchange (CARIX), high-rate clarification (Actiflo), dissolved air flotation (Idraflot), membrane biogas production (MemGas), lamella separation (Multiflo), ultrafiltration (UFlex), and specialty chemicals (Hydrex), supplemented by a digital monitoring platform (Hubgrade) and a service brand (AQUAservice) with 65+ technicians.

The business operates a platform-plus-services model with revenue streams from plant engineering and construction (capex), recurring maintenance and consumables (AQUAservice, Hydrex), rental of mobile water treatment units for shutdowns and emergencies, subscription-based digital services (Hubgrade), validation services for pharmaceutical customers, and emerging pay-per-use consumption-based offerings. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales through approximately 80 sales engineers and technicians across Germany, supported by an e-shop for consumables, online product catalog, toll-free service hotlines, mobile water rental fleet, and a training/seminar program.

Integration into the Veolia group since 2004 consolidated Berkefeld (1892), WABAG (1924), ELGA (1937), PMT (1999), and Aquantis (2007) brands under the current Veolia Water Technologies Deutschland GmbH name established in 2014. The entity holds DIN ISO 9001:2015, DIN ISO 45001:2018, and NCS certifications, and the parent group ranks in the top 1% of EcoVadis-rated companies in water extraction, treatment, and supply. Recent strategic activity focuses on water reuse (CaptuRO), pharma/life science mobile services, data center water treatment, and digital services expansion.

Name

Veolia Water Technologies Deutschland GmbH

Legal name

Veolia Water Technologies Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://veoliawatertechnologies.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Veolia Water Technologies Deutschland GmbH is a wholly-owned Veolia subsidiary that designs, builds, and services water and wastewater treatment plants for German municipalities, industrial operators, healthcare facilities, laboratories, and building technology customers, with a portfolio of proprietary technologies and a nationwide service network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment and Wastewater Processing Solutions

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Treatment Plant Construction (Drinking Water) (IMAFAGAA), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Membranes, Consumables & Chemicals (Elements, Antiscalants, Cleaning) (EUANAFAJ), Industrial Water Reuse Utilities (ZLD/MLD & Process Water Recycling) (EUANAGAG)

Keywords

• Water treatment solutions
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Industrial water processing
• Municipal water management
• Water purification technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Celle

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Design and Construction: Planning, construction, and commissioning of customized water treatment and wastewater processing plants for municipalities and industrial clients.
2. AQUAservice — Maintenance, Repair, and Field Services: Nationwide service network with over 65 technicians providing on-site maintenance, repairs, resin changes, and commissioning support for installed water treatment systems. Includes service contracts.
3. Hydrex Specialty Chemicals: Supply of specialty chemicals for water treatment, including dosing and control equipment and expert technical support.
4. Mobile Water Services and Rental Plants: Rental of mobile water treatment units (container and trailer-based) for planned and unplanned plant shutdowns. Capacities up to 5 m³/h for rental units; larger mobile systems for industrial needs.
5. E-Shop — Consumables and Spare Parts: Online shop for ordering consumables and spare parts for water treatment systems. 10% discount on first order, 3% permanent discount.
6. Hubgrade Digital Services: Digital monitoring and optimization services for water treatment plants, combining data analytics with Veolia expertise.
7. Water Analysis: Laboratory analysis of water quality across chemical-physical parameters with recommendations for suitable treatment methods.
8. Training and Seminars: Expert seminars and webinars on water treatment topics including VDI-certified cooling tower hygiene training, DIN 19643 swimming pool water treatment, and VDI 2035 heating water technology.
9. Validation Services: Validated systems with qualified documentation for pharmaceutical and medical companies meeting cGMP, GLP, GxP requirements.
10. Pay-per-use Water Technology: Flexible payment model where customers pay based on water consumption rather than capital investment, including latest technology and all services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Veolia Water Technologies Deutschland plans, designs, builds, and commissions customized water treatment and wastewater processing plants for municipalities and industrial clients across Germany, supported by a nationwide service network. The company supplies proprietary treatment technologies (reverse osmosis, ion exchange, clarification, flotation, membrane bioreactors, evaporation), specialty chemicals, laboratory water purification systems, digital monitoring (Hubgrade), mobile rental units, validation services for pharmaceutical customers, and training programs. Operations are delivered through approximately 80 field sales engineers and 65+ service technicians from headquarters in Celle plus offices in Bayreuth and Leonberg.

Product overview

Veolia Water Technologies Deutschland GmbH is a leading provider of sustainable water treatment and wastewater treatment solutions with over 130 years of history in Germany. The company operates a platform-plus-services model, offering a comprehensive portfolio of water treatment technologies including high-recovery reverse osmosis (CaptuRO™), clarification (Actiflo®), flotation (Idraflot™), membrane biogas production (MemGas™), and filtration systems. The product lineup includes branded technologies such as Berkefeld®, ELGA (laboratory water purification), Hydrotech, EVALED, AnoxKaldnes, and specialized chemical treatments (Hydrex). Services include Aquaservice™ for maintenance and repairs, Hubgrade digital services for process optimization, and Mobile Water Services for temporary treatment needs. The company serves diverse markets including municipalities, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, chemical, energy, healthcare, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Berkefeld: Traditional German water filtration brand dating back to 1892, known for drinking water and process water treatment
• ELGA
• PMT
• AQUAservice
• Hubgrade
• Hydrex
• CaptuRO

Products and services

• CaptuRO™ High-recovery reverse osmosis (RO) system for water reuse that achieves up to 98% water recovery from industrial, brackish, and wastewater sources, sold to industrial clients facing water scarcity and discharge regulations.
• Hydrex Specialty chemicals for water treatment combined with dosing and control equipment and expert support, designed to protect water technology systems, save energy, and comply with REACH regulations for industrial and municipal customers.
• CARIX Innovative ion exchange technology for drinking water softening using the CARIX process, reducing water hardness for municipal drinking water treatment.
• Actiflo® Patented high-rate water clarification system using microsand for efficient sedimentation in drinking water production, process water, and wastewater treatment applications.
• MemGas™ Membrane-based technology for biomethane production using selectivity and permeability of membranes to separate gases, achieving up to 99.5% efficiency in wastewater treatment plants.
• Multiflo™ Lamella separator technology for municipal and industrial wastewater clarification applications, providing adaptable and proven solids separation.
• Idraflot™ Dissolved air flotation (DAF) system providing improved thickening and clarification performance for wastewater treatment applications.
• AQUAservice™ Comprehensive nationwide service offering including installation, repair, maintenance, and resin changes with over 65 trained technicians and service vehicles, ensuring optimal performance of installed water treatment equipment for industrial, municipal, and building technology customers.
• Hubgrade Digital services combining data tools with Veolia expertise to make water processes smarter, safer, and more sustainable through real-time monitoring, data processing, and optimization analysis for water treatment plant operators.
• Mobile Water Services Mobile water treatment solutions delivered via trailers and containers for planned and unplanned plant shutdowns, including 24/7 emergency hotline, full technical support during contract term, and emergency deployment capability for industrial and pharmaceutical customers.
• Mietanlagen (Rental Plants) Rental water treatment units for temporary needs up to 5 m³/h capacity, suitable for plant filling and short-term requirements, with nationwide delivery and commissioning.
• PURELAB Chorus (ELGA) Laboratory water purification system producing Type I (Reinstwasser), Type II (Reinwasser), and Type III pure water for critical laboratory applications, serving laboratories, research institutions, and clinical diagnostics facilities.
• Orion Reinstmediensystem Pure media system for producing Water for Injection (WFI) and Purified Water for pharmaceutical manufacturing applications, serving pharmaceutical production customers.
• SIRION Reverse osmosis system for water purification in industrial applications including pharmaceutical water production.
• PurBev Reverse osmosis system designed for beverage and food industry water purification applications.
• Hydrotech Discfilter Disc filter technology for fine filtration in water and wastewater treatment applications.
• Hydrotech™-Polstofffilter (Confidence Series) Bag filter/fiber filter in the Confidence Series for fine filtration applications in water and wastewater treatment, providing high filtration efficiency for industrial and municipal customers.
• EVALED Evaporator systems for industrial wastewater treatment and water recycling solutions, including thermal evaporation technology for zero liquid discharge applications.
• UFlex Ultrafiltration (UF) system removing suspended solids, bacteria, and viruses from water using nanofiltration membranes.
• AnoxKaldnes (Z-Carrier MBBR) Aerobic wastewater treatment technology including Z-Carrier for Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) systems for organic waste degradation in municipal and industrial wastewater applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 98% water recovery with CaptuRO reverse osmosis technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Xylem: Global water technology company providing pumps, filtration, treatment and analytics for municipal and industrial water applications. Direct competitor to Veolia Water Technologies Deutschland across municipal water/wastewater plant equipment and services in Germany and across Europe.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: SUEZ's water technology arm offers industrial water treatment, chemicals, and digital services closely overlapping Veolia's portfolio. Direct peer in municipal and industrial water treatment equipment and chemicals in the German and broader European market.
• Kurita Water Industries: Japanese-headquartered global water treatment specialist serving industrial, semiconductor, and municipal customers with chemicals, equipment, and ultra-pure water systems. Comparable technology breadth to Veolia Deutschland, including RO and ion exchange, and active in the German/European industrial market.
• Ovivo: Pure-play water treatment equipment supplier serving municipal and industrial customers with filtration, biological treatment, and membrane systems. Competes with Veolia Deutschland in selected municipal and industrial tenders, particularly for compact and modular plants.
• EnviroChemie: German-headquartered specialist in industrial wastewater treatment and water reuse, offering BIOX, BIOX-MBR, and modular plant solutions. Closely comparable regional peer competing for the same German industrial customers in pharma, chemicals, and F&B.

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab (Nalco Water): Global leader in water treatment chemicals and process solutions across industrial verticals. Competes with Veolia's Hydrex chemicals and AQUAservice offerings, particularly in German food & beverage, pharma, and manufacturing customers.
• Pentair: Diversified water solutions provider with filtration, separation, and flow technologies serving industrial and municipal customers. Overlaps with Veolia Deutschland's filtration (Hydrotech), separation, and process water offerings.

Emerging players

• Organo Corporation: Japanese pure water and wastewater treatment specialist serving semiconductor, pharma, and industrial customers with RO, ion exchange, and ultrapure water systems. Comparable in technology scope to Veolia's ELGA and SIRION product lines, with growing European presence through select industrial customers.

Regional players

• Wilo: German-headquartered pump and water technology manufacturer serving building services, water management, and industrial customers. Regional peer in adjacent equipment categories — pumps and building water systems — overlapping with Veolia Deutschland's building technology and process water segments.
• Grundfos: Danish-headquartered global pump manufacturer with water treatment and dosing adjacencies serving municipal and industrial customers. Regional European peer in building services, water supply, and industrial process water — overlapping with Veolia Deutschland's broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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