Ago Hydroair

What Ago Hydroair does

AGO Hydroair GmbH is a Berlin-based environmental technology firm that plans, builds, and operates compressed air bubble technology (Druckluftblasentechnik) systems for water protection. The company organizes its offering around four product lines: ice prevention (Druckluft-Eisfreihalteanlagen, ballast-tank anti-ice systems, and the AGO Kasco De-Icer propeller unit), waterbody aeration (destratification systems, JETLIM shallow-water and LIMNO deep-water hypolimnion aerators, and a portable Kleinbelüfter), oil protection (pneumatic and floating oil barriers, LK stainless-steel separators, skimmers, pumps, and collection pans), and special applications (debris barriers, destratification of layered flows, liquid mixing, and noise damping via bubble curtains).

Underlying systems rely on perforated hoses or concentric pipe networks anchored to waterbody floors, which release compressed air to generate bubble curtains that drive upward water currents, transport warmer or oxygenated deep water to the surface, and create surface or sub-surface barriers. Proprietary designs are paired with computer-aided dimensioning to size installations against site-specific wind, wave, current, and thermal conditions. Complementing these proprietary products, the firm acts as an authorized dealer in Berlin/Brandenburg for Atlas Copco and MARK compressors and integrates Worthington Creyssensac, Busch, BEKO, MTA, and EnergAir components, allowing turnkey compressed air installations.

The business model combines hardware sales (proprietary systems and dealer-branded compressors), project-based engineering and general contracting for municipal and industrial clients, recurring maintenance and service contracts, and manufacturer-independent consulting (leak detection, dew point analysis, energy efficiency studies). Revenue is generated exclusively through direct consultation and project quotation — no public pricing or e-commerce channel exists. Customer segments span public sector and government (municipalities, harbor operators, research institutions such as Leibniz-IGB and TU Berlin), industrial and commercial enterprises, private boat owners via the Kasco De-Icer line, and, since 2019, construction firms requiring SiGeKo workplace safety coordination. The company is privately held as a GmbH under Managing Director Dr. Victor Winands, with no disclosed external investment and a stated team of 1-10.

Name

Ago Hydroair

Legal name

AGO Hydroair GmbH

Website

https://agoberlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AGO Hydroair GmbH is a Berlin-based environmental technology firm that plans, builds, and operates compressed air bubble systems for ice prevention, lake aeration, and oil spill containment, serving municipalities, industrial clients, harbor operators, and private boat owners through project engineering and equipment sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Engineering Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (22133), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Treatment & Wet-Weather Capacity (EUANADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Compressed air systems
• Water aeration services
• Ice prevention equipment
• Oil spill containment
• Environmental engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Plant Engineering, Construction & Operation: The company plans, builds, and operates environmental facilities, serving as advisor, planner, and general contractor for compressed air and water treatment projects. Revenue is generated through project-based engineering contracts, equipment supply, installation, and ongoing operational services.
2. Compressed Air Systems, Equipment & Consumables: Sale and supply of compressors, bubble systems, aerators, oil barriers, and associated components including pipeline systems (INSTAFLEX, TESEO H.B.S.), measurement systems, and accessories. As a dealer for Atlas Copco, MARK, and other brands, equipment sales are a direct revenue stream.
3. Maintenance & Service Contracts: Regular maintenance and servicing of compressed air installations under maintenance agreements with individually scheduled inspection intervals. Services increase system longevity, reduce production interruption risk, and represent an ongoing revenue stream.
4. Compressed Air Efficiency Consulting: Herstellerunabhängige (manufacturer-independent) consulting services including leak detection (ultrasound), pressure dew point analysis, air consumption calculation, and energy savings potential determination. Referenced as services offered independently of equipment sales.
5. SiGeKo (Workplace Safety) Services: Newly launched SiGeKo (Safety and Health Coordinator) department providing planning and execution phase coordination for construction projects, including hazard assessment, worker training supervision, and pollutant remediation — serving builders and entrepreneurs as paying clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AGO Hydroair GmbH plans, builds, and operates environmental technology systems using compressed air bubble technology for water protection applications. The company serves as advisor, planner, and general contractor for projects including ice prevention systems for waterways, lake aeration and restoration, oil spill containment barriers, and special water management applications. It also distributes and services third-party compressed air equipment (Atlas Copco, MARK, Worthington Creyssensac) and provides maintenance, leak detection, and SiGeKo workplace safety services.

Product overview

AGO Hydroair GmbH is an environmental technology company that plans, builds, and operates compressed air bubble technology systems for water and environmental protection applications. The portfolio comprises four product lines: (1) Ice Prevention — Druckluft-Eisfreihalteanlagen (compressed air bubble curtains), Anti-Ice-Systems for ballast water tanks, and the AGO Kasco De-Icer (motor-driven propeller unit); (2) Aeration of Waterbodies — Destratifikationsanlagen (diffusion aeration), JETLIM shallow-water horizontal aeration, LIMNO hypolimnion deep-water aerator, and Kleinbelüfter (portable 12V aerator); (3) Oil Protection — Druckluft-Ölsperren (pneumatic oil barriers), Schwimmende Ölsperren (floating barriers), LK-Edelstahlabscheider SYSTEM H (stainless steel fluid separators), Ölsorptionsmaterialien, Skimmer, Pumpen, and Edelstahlauffangwannen; and (4) Special Applications — Geschwemmselanlagen, Entschichtung, Materialvermischung, and Schallminderung with bubble curtains. Supporting services include compressor supply (MARK, ATLAS COPCO, WORTHINGTON CREYSSENSAC, BUSCH brands), maintenance, pipeline engineering (INSTAFLEX and TESEO systems), compressed air measurement systems (SONAPHONE R, TESTO), and SiGeKo safety coordination. The company also recently added hazardous substance management (SiGeKo/Schadstoffmanagement) as a new service department. Founded approximately 25 years ago and headquartered in Berlin, AGO Hydroair serves commercial, industrial, municipal, and public sector clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AGO Kasco De-Icer: De-icer product consisting of a waterproof motor with propeller for preventing ice formation in harbors, marinas and around boats. Available in three energy-efficient power classes: 0.37 kW, 0.56 kW, and 0.75 kW.
• LIMNO
• JETLIM
• Seelabor

Products and services

• Druckluft-Eisfreihalteanlagen (Compressed Air Ice Prevention Systems) Compressed air bubble curtain systems installed on waterbody beds that prevent ice formation by transporting warmer deep water to the surface. Used to protect marinas, ferry docks, fairways, locks, and water intake structures from ice damage.
• Anti-Ice-Systeme in Ballastwassertanks Air bubble circulation systems for ballast water tanks on ships of ice-class E3 (per Germanischer Lloyd regulations), preventing tank freezing by continuously mixing water to prevent static cold layers.
• AGO Kasco De-Icer Waterproof motor-driven propeller unit for preventing ice formation in harbors, marinas, and around boats. Available in three energy-efficient power classes (0.37 kW, 0.56 kW, 0.75 kW) with configurable vertical or horizontal flow orientation. Sold to private customers as well as marinas.
• Destratifikationsanlagen (Destratification Systems) Diffusion aeration systems using perforated PE hoses to create small bubbles (0.5–2 mm nozzles) that transport deep, oxygen-depleted water to the surface for oxygen exchange. Prevents eutrophication and thermal stratification in lakes, ponds, rivers, and canals. Available for purchase or short-term rental.
• JETLIM Flachwasserbelüftung (Shallow Water Aeration) Horizontal aeration system using a submersible pump with air ejector for aerating shallow to deep inland waters. Modular design enables transport and commissioning without specialized equipment; optionally controlled by sensors without personnel.
• LIMNO Tiefenwasserbelüfter (Hypolimnion Aerator) Proprietary deep water hypolimnion aerator consisting of concentric double-tube sleeves with a spherical hood. Introduces oxygen into stratified lake hypolimnia without disrupting thermal stratification. Oxygen input rate 100–1600 kg/day; diameters 2–8.8 m; fabricated from flexible non-corroding polyester fabric. Reference projects include Tegeler See and Flughafensee, Berlin.
• Kleinbelüfter (Small Aerator) Portable 12V battery-powered small-area aerator and ice remover with 275 W motor, up to 5 hours runtime on a 100 Ah battery. Includes 35 m power cable with alligator clips, 6 m mooring lines, and IP/on-off toggle switch. Suitable for ponds, fish farms, and emergency use.
• Druckluft-Ölsperren (Pressured Air Oil Barriers) Pneumatic oil barriers using perforated submerged hoses that generate upward bubble curtains creating counter-flows to prevent oil slick spreading. Computer-aided dimensioning accounts for wind, waves, current, and oil volume. Achieves harbor lockdown in 30–60 seconds of activation.
• Schwimmende Ölsperren (Floating Oil Barriers) Permanent floating oil barriers made of high-strength polyester fabric with self-adjusting buoyancy tanks for variable water levels (up to 3 m range). Includes optional early-warning system with floating pontoon and oil sensor. Designed for harbors, oil unloading stations, and power plants.
• LK-Edelstahlabscheider SYSTEM H (Fluid Separators) Patented stainless steel light-liquid separator certified and tested per DIN 1999, with continuous water and oil drainage. Separates light liquids including gasoline, diesel, mineral oils, and vegetable/animal fats. Cassette fill bodies are reusable after cleaning.
• Pumpen (Pumps) Custom pump system design and supply for oil protection applications, including centrifugal, piston, diaphragm, hose, vacuum, and eccentric screw pumps, selected to match specific media and environmental conditions.
• Kompressoren und Druckluftaufbereitungssysteme (Compressors and Compressed Air Treatment) Supply of piston, scroll, and screw compressors (oil-free and oil-injected), pressure air preparation systems (dryers, filters), and compressed air management systems as part of turnkey compressed air installations. Brands include MARK, ATLAS COPCO, WORTHINGTON CREYSSENSAC, BUSCH, BEKO, MTA, ROTORCOMP, and EnergAir.
• Wartung von Druckluftanlagen (Compressed Air System Maintenance) Scheduled maintenance and repair services for compressed air systems including inspection and servicing intervals customized per installation. Regular maintenance extends equipment lifespan and reduces production interruption risk.
• SiGeKo – Arbeitssicherheit – Schadstoffmanagement Coordination of health and safety at construction sites (SiGeKo) and hazardous substance management services, handling planning, execution, monitoring, and documentation of construction measures per Baustellenverordnung. Serves builders and entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33% average energy cost reduction achievable through energy savings potential identification and regular maintenance of compressed air systems (Fraunhofer ISI study reference)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KascocoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for the AGO Kasco De-Icer product line. The De-Icer device is sold under the 'Kasco' brand in partnership with Kasco, providing ice prevention solutions for harbors, marinas, and boats.
• Atlas CopcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer (Stützpunkthändler) in Berlin/Brandenburg for Atlas Copco compressors and accessories. Supplies oil-free and lubricated piston compressors, screw compressors, and related compressed air equipment.
• MARKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer (Stützpunkthändler) in Berlin/Brandenburg for MARK compressors and accessories. MARK is an Atlas Copco group company.
• Worthington CreyssensacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of spiral compressors (oil-free) and water-injected screw compressors under the Worthington Creyssensac brand.
• Dr.-Ing. K. Busch GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of blowers and vacuum pumps from Dr.-Ing. K. Busch GmbH for compressed air applications.
• Elmo RietschleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of compressed air and vacuum equipment from Elmo Rietschle.
• Gebr. BeckerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of compressed air and vacuum equipment from Gebr. Becker.
• BEKOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of compressed air treatment systems including condensate drainage, condensate emulsion splitting, membrane dryers, adsorption dryers, and compressed air filters.
• AGREminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for compressed air equipment supply, listed in the partner section of the AGO Hydroair website.
• MTA DrucklufttechnikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of compressed air technology products from MTA.
• Stop Micro Waste (Berlin Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit initiative supported by AGO Hydroair for the 'Air bubbles against plastic waste' research project at Berlin Nordgraben. AGO provided equipment and manpower to test compressed air barriers for capturing microplastics in urban waterways.
• TU Berlin (Technische Universität Berlin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with TU Berlin student Phillip Ehrhorn on the 'Luftblasen gegen Plastikmüll' (Air bubbles against plastic waste) pilot project. AGO Hydroair supported the student project with equipment and expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kasco Marine: US-based manufacturer of de-icers, aerators, and surface circulators for water bodies. Direct competitor and partner via the AGO Kasco De-Icer product line, with overlapping applications in harbor ice prevention and lake aeration.
• Aeration Industries International: US-based manufacturer of aeration equipment for wastewater treatment and lake restoration. Direct competitor in water body aeration where AGO's LIMNO and JETLIM systems are deployed for similar municipal and industrial applications.

Broad incumbents

• Sulzer: Swiss industrial engineering company with extensive water and environmental equipment portfolio including pumps, aerators, and mixers. Competes in municipal water infrastructure projects where AGO provides compressed air solutions.
• Atlas Copco: Global leader in compressed air and vacuum solutions, including compressors, blowers, and air treatment. AGO Hydroair is an authorized dealer in Berlin/Brandenburg; the companies operate in overlapping compressed air equipment markets.
• Gardner Denver: Global manufacturer of compressors, blowers, and vacuum equipment serving industrial and environmental applications. Competes in the same compressed air and blower equipment markets where AGO Hydroair distributes third-party brands and designs systems.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global environmental services company providing water treatment, wastewater management, and municipal infrastructure solutions. Competes for the same German municipal lake restoration and water protection contracts that AGO serves.
• Xylem: Global water technology company offering aeration, pumping, and treatment solutions through brands like Wedeco and Flygt. Competes in municipal lake aeration and water body restoration where AGO deploys its LIMNO systems.
• Kaeser Kompressoren: German compressor manufacturer and direct competitor to Atlas Copco in the compressed air equipment market. Overlaps with AGO's hardware distribution business where industrial clients source compressors and compressed air systems.

Others

• BEKO Technologies: German manufacturer of compressed air treatment and filtration systems (condensate drainage, dryers, filters). AGO is a BEKO distributor and integrates BEKO systems into compressed air installations for industrial clients.
• Busch Vacuum Solutions: German manufacturer of vacuum pumps, blowers, and compressors. AGO Hydroair is a Busch dealer and integrates Busch equipment into its compressed air system designs; relationship is more enabling/partner than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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