VONTRON
VONTRON Technology Co., Ltd. (000920.SZ) is China's largest manufacturer of dry-type reverse osmosis membrane elements, producing RO, NF, and UF membranes for industrial water treatment, desalination, and ultra-pure water applications across 130+ countries, and is a subsidiary of CRRC Group.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersBeijing, China
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What VONTRON does
VONTRON Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen Stock Exchange: 000920.SZ) is a Chinese manufacturer of separation membranes, specializing in the research, development, production, and sale of reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), and ultrafiltration (UF) membranes. The company is the largest Chinese producer of dry-type reverse osmosis membrane elements, with a 200,000+ m² R&D and production base in Guiyang and a product portfolio spanning 20+ series and 200+ membrane types, including the Helixfil, ZERO (ZLD), XLP, XLE, VHD, and VUF lines. Its proprietary manufacturing platform employs polyamine-mixed cross-linking regulation and double-stage high-precision slot coating on world-leading automated production lines, and the company holds a CNAS-accredited national R&D platform for advanced membrane materials.
VONTRON sells to enterprise customers in over 130 countries and regions, primarily through direct enterprise field sales targeting industrial water treatment applications. End-uses span seawater desalination, brackish water treatment, municipal water supply, zero liquid discharge, ultra-pure water for electronics and pharmaceuticals, food and beverage processing, and residential water purification. Documented deployments include a 99.36% desalination-rate system at a Saudi Arabian power plant, a 99% desalination-rate petrochemical boiler-feed system in Liaoning, and a COD-removal-rate 96% liquor wastewater treatment project in Guizhou. The company is a subsidiary of CRRC Group, with CRRC Industrial Investment Co., Ltd. as its largest shareholder, and is a listed enterprise of the central government in Guizhou. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured around multi-year enterprise contracts negotiated through direct sales channels.
VONTRON firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- VONTRON
- Legal name
- Vontron Technology Co., Ltd.
- Website
- https://en.vontron.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- VONTRON Technology Co., Ltd. (000920.SZ) is China's largest manufacturer of dry-type reverse osmosis membrane elements, producing RO, NF, and UF membranes for industrial water treatment, desalination, and ultra-pure water applications across 130+ countries, and is a subsidiary of CRRC Group.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
VONTRON industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Water Treatment Membranes
- NAICS
- Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), Membrane Treatment (UF/NF/RO for Potable) (EUANABAC), Membranes, Consumables & Chemicals (Elements, Antiscalants, Cleaning) (EUANAFAJ), Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis (BWRO) Plants & Operations (EUANAFAB), Effluent Polishing & Filtration (MBR/UF/RO/GAC) (EUANADAL)
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Where VONTRON is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Beijing
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
VONTRON business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Membrane Product Sales: VONTRON generates revenue through the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of separation membranes (RO, NF, UF) and related materials. The company sells membrane elements and systems for water treatment applications across industrial, municipal, and residential segments.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Contact sales for pricing - no public pricing available |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
VONTRON product offering
Product offeringCore offering
VONTRON Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells separation membranes including reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), and ultrafiltration (UF) membrane elements for industrial water treatment, seawater desalination, municipal water supply, biopharmaceuticals, food & beverage, power & energy, petrochemicals, and residential water purification. The company produces 20+ series and 200+ membrane types on a world-leading automated production line, selling to customers in over 130 countries and regions.
Product overview
VONTRON Technology Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of separation membranes offering a comprehensive portfolio of water treatment membrane products. The product portfolio consists of three core membrane technology categories: Reverse Osmosis (RO), Nanofiltration (NF), and Ultrafiltration (UF), supplemented by specialized sub-brands. The RO membrane line includes industrial membranes (XLP extremely low pressure, LP brackish water, SW seawater desalination, VHD heat sanitizable, PURO fouling resistant, XLE low energy, ULP ultra low pressure, UE ultra-pure water series) along with the Helixfil Series (strengthened RO with ULP, LP, PURO, and BN variants). The NF membrane line covers industrial applications with alkaline-resistant, acid-resistant, high-pressure, and municipal water variants. The ZERO Series provides ZERO Liquid Discharge membranes (FR10, HP70, UHP120, XS90) for high-salinity wastewater applications. The UF portfolio includes hollow fiber pressure membranes (VUF series in PVDF/PES), MBR series, flat sheet, and spiral wound configurations. Household membranes serve residential water treatment needs. All products are sold to customers in over 130 countries and regions worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Helixfil Series: Strengthened RO membrane series including ULP, LP, PURO, and BN series for high-salinity wastewater applications.
- ZERO Series
- XLP Series
- XLE Series
- VUF Series
- VONTRON
- VHD Series
Products and services
- RO Membrane (Industrial Reverse Osmosis Membrane) Industrial reverse osmosis membrane elements for water purification, desalination, and separation applications. Multiple series available including XLP (extremely low pressure), LP (brackish water), SW (seawater desalination), PURO (fouling resistant), XLE (low energy), ULP (ultra low pressure), and UE (ultra-pure water) for industrial water treatment, desalination, and process water applications.
- NF Membrane (Industrial Nanofiltration Membrane) Industrial nanofiltration membrane elements that selectively separate molecules based on size and charge, removing divalent ions while allowing monovalent ions to pass through. Used for water softening, wastewater treatment, and material separation in industrial applications.
- Helixfil Series (Strengthened RO Membrane) Strengthened reverse osmosis membrane series featuring enhanced structural durability for high-salinity wastewater applications. Includes ULP, LP, PURO, and BN series variants for industrial water treatment and high-salinity wastewater reclamation.
- ZERO Series (Zero Liquid Discharge Membrane) Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) membrane elements designed for high-salinity wastewater reclamation and complete wastewater recycling with no liquid discharge. Includes ZERO-FR10 (TDS 5000-15000 ppm), ZERO-HP70 (TDS 15000-35000 ppm), ZERO-UHP120 (TDS 35000-70000 ppm), and ZERO-XS90 nanofiltration variants for high-salinity industrial wastewater treatment.
- UF Membrane (Ultrafiltration Membrane) Ultrafiltration membrane elements for removing suspended solids, colloids, and bacteria from aqueous solutions. Includes hollow fiber pressure (PVDF/PES), hollow fiber MBR, flat sheet, and spiral wound configurations for drinking water, municipal water, RO system pretreatment, and industrial water treatment applications.
- Household Membrane Residential water treatment membranes including residential RO and NF membrane elements designed for home water purification systems, bottled water production, and household drinking water treatment.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99.8% desalination rate for single SW8040HR-400 membrane
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use VONTRON
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
VONTRON technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
VONTRON partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
VONTRON competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- LANXESS (Liquid Purification Technologies): German chemical company with membrane and ion-exchange resin business serving industrial water treatment. Overlaps with VONTRON in industrial process water and offers a European-headquartered alternative for global customers.
- Hyflux (Membrane Specialties): Membrane manufacturer specializing in UF/MBR technologies for industrial water and wastewater. Comparable membrane products serving adjacent end-markets such as municipal and industrial water reuse where VONTRON also competes.
Broad incumbents
- SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water treatment company offering RO/NF/UF membranes and integrated systems for industrial and municipal applications. Direct competitor across VONTRON's industrial and zero-liquid-discharge segments with broader system-integration capabilities.
- Toray Industries (Toray Membrane): Major Japanese RO/NF/UF membrane manufacturer with broad industrial and municipal water applications. Comparable product breadth and a long-standing global brand competing with VONTRON in brackish, seawater, and specialty segments.
- Veolia Water Technologies: Major global water treatment solutions provider with membrane technologies (RO, UF, MBR) serving municipal and industrial markets. Overlaps with VONTRON across desalination, wastewater reuse, and industrial process water.
- DuPont Water Solutions (formerly FilmTec/DOW): Global leader in RO/NF/UF membrane elements serving industrial, municipal, and residential water treatment. Direct overlap with VONTRON across the full membrane technology stack and an established Western benchmark competitor.
Direct peers
- LG Chem (LG Water Solutions): Korean manufacturer of RO/NF membranes (LG NanoH2O) targeting seawater desalination, brackish water, and ultrapure water. Direct Asian-headquartered peer with similar technology and competing globally with VONTRON.
- Hydranautics (Nitto Group): US/Japan-headquartered RO/NF/UF membrane manufacturer (part of Nitto Denko) competing directly with VONTRON in industrial desalination, municipal, and specialty water treatment with overlapping product families.
- Keensen Technology: Chinese RO/NF membrane manufacturer competing directly with VONTRON in domestic and international brackish and seawater desalination markets. Closest Chinese-headquartered direct competitor with similar product portfolio.
Regional players
- Origin Water Technology: Chinese membrane and water treatment solutions provider with significant overlap in industrial wastewater treatment and RO applications. Strong domestic Chinese competitor in the same end-markets as VONTRON.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses1 record
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
VONTRON social profiles
Digital presenceVONTRON compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
VONTRON financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
VONTRON leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
VONTRON subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
VONTRON funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
VONTRON M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about VONTRON
What does VONTRON do?
VONTRON Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells separation membranes including reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), and ultrafiltration (UF) membrane elements for industrial water treatment, seawater desalination, municipal water supply, biopharmaceuticals, food & beverage, power & energy, petrochemicals, and residential water purification. The company produces 20+ series and 200+ membrane types on a world-leading automated production line, selling to customers in over 130 countries and regions.
Is VONTRON a public or private company?
VONTRON is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was VONTRON founded?
VONTRON was founded in 1999. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is VONTRON based?
VONTRON is headquartered in Beijing, China, in the Asia region.
How does VONTRON make money?
One revenue line is on record: membrane Product Sales.
Who are VONTRON's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are LANXESS (Liquid Purification Technologies) and Hyflux (Membrane Specialties). Broad incumbents are SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions, Toray Industries (Toray Membrane), Veolia Water Technologies and DuPont Water Solutions (formerly FilmTec/DOW). Direct peers are LG Chem (LG Water Solutions), Hydranautics (Nitto Group) and Keensen Technology. Origin Water Technology is listed as a regional player.
Does VONTRON have an API?
No public API is recorded for VONTRON.
What industry is VONTRON in?
VONTRON's product category is Water Treatment Membranes. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAB, Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes), with a secondary code of IMAHAEAJ, Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems). Its NAICS code is 3339 and its SIC code is 2800.