Schicht WasserAufbereitungsTechnik

Name

Schicht WasserAufbereitungsTechnik

Legal name

Schicht GmbH WasserAufbereitungsTechnik

Website

https://schicht.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drinking Water Treatment and Hygiene Systems

NAICS

Remediation Services (562910), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Sanitary Services (4950), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Legionella Risk Assessment & Compliance Audits (BPABAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Sampling, Testing & Laboratory Analysis (Legionella/Microbiology) (BPABAJAB), Disinfection & Remedial Works (Chlorination, Thermal, Shock Treatments) (BPABAJAF), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Pipework, Calorifier & Heat Exchanger Descaling/Decontamination (BPABAJAI), Water, Air Quality & Environmental Hygiene (Legionella/IAQ) (BPABAAAO)

Keywords

• Drinking water treatment
• Water hygiene systems
• Legionella prevention
• Water softening equipment
• Water disinfection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gräfelfing

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Comprehensive drinking water management services including water analyses, risk assessments, disinfection, installation, and maintenance services.
2. AquaContracting (Leasing): Leasing model for water treatment equipment allowing customers to use systems without large capital investments. Flexible terms and monthly payments with full service included.
3. Water Treatment Products: Sale of proprietary products including legionella filters, softening systems, dosing equipment, and monitoring devices under the careblue brand.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schicht GmbH WasserAufbereitungsTechnik provides comprehensive drinking water hygiene and treatment solutions through its proprietary careblue® product line, including point-of-use Legionella filters, self-flushing fittings, water softening systems, UV and chlorine dioxide disinfection systems, and GSM-based monitoring tools. The company complements these with professional services such as risk assessments, bacterial rapid testing, chemical and thermal disinfection, boiler descaling, hydraulic balancing, and maintenance planning, delivered primarily to property managers, healthcare facilities, and public building operators in Germany and Poland.

Product overview

Schicht WasserAufbereitungsTechnik operates as a subsidiary of aqua-concept GmbH and offers a comprehensive portfolio of drinking water hygiene products and services under the careblue® brand. The core product lineup includes point-of-use filtration solutions (careblue® Legionellenfilter), automated hygiene equipment (careblue® LOTUS self-flushing faucets), rapid diagnostic tools (careblue® QuickScan bacteria test), and water treatment systems (careblue® SOFT softening plants). These are complemented by monitoring and tracking systems (careblue® Track and careblue® Clip Sensor), maintenance planning tools (careblue® controlTGA), and the AquaContracting leasing service. Service offerings encompass the full spectrum from risk assessments and water analysis through chemical and UV treatment to boiler descaling and hydraulic balancing. The company provides these as both individual solutions and integrated through its 'Rundum-Sorglos-Paket' (all-inclusive package) approach, enabling customers to select standalone components or bundled comprehensive drinking water management programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• careblue® Legionellenfilter (Legionella Filter) End-point water filter with maximum 20-nanometer pores that removes Legionella and Pseudomonas bacteria from shower and tap water, providing immediate protection against bacterial infection. Uses patented Outside/In technology with up to 70 days of use, intended for property managers, healthcare facilities, and building operators.
• careblue® LOTUS Self-Flushing Fittings Automatic hygiene flushing fittings that prevent stagnation water in drinking water pipes by ensuring pipes and fixtures are flushed at least every 72 hours. Features programmable temperature, intervals, and duration settings with flow time limitation, intended for commercial and public building water systems.
• careblue® QuickScan Bacteria Rapid Test Rapid diagnostic test that identifies and quantifies pathogens including Legionella, E. coli, coliform bacteria, Enterococci, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, serving as an early warning system for property managers and water operators.
• careblue® SOFT Water Softening Systems Water softening systems that reduce calcium and magnesium content to protect pipe systems and technical equipment from lime deposits, available in single, double, and high-capacity configurations for private, commercial, and industrial applications.
• AquaContracting Leasing Service Leasing model for water treatment systems and careblue products that allows customers to deploy equipment without large capital investments, with flexible terms, monthly payments, and full-service support included.
• UV Irradiation Systems UV light irradiation systems for permanent protection against Legionella and other microorganisms by damaging the cell nucleus and preventing cell division, providing chemical-free disinfection for drinking water installations.
• Chlorine Dioxide and Chemical Dosing Systems Modular individual and system solutions for precise chemical dosing in water treatment, including fully automated chlorine dioxide dosing for sustainable disinfection, biofilm removal from pipes, and corrosion protection at low concentrations.
• Risk Assessment (Gefährdungsanalyse) Services Legally required risk assessment for drinking water installations when Legionella limits are exceeded, identifying planning, construction, or operational deficiencies in accordance with TrinkwV, UBA, DVGW, and VDI requirements.
• Rundum-Sorglos-Paket (All-Inclusive Drinking Water Management Package) Comprehensive drinking water management package that includes analysis, consulting, implementation, Legionella filter provision, documentation management, and government communication, offered as a bundled service to property managers and building operators.
• Boiler Descaling Service Professional descaling service for boilers that removes harmful lime deposits to improve energy efficiency, extend equipment life, and prevent bacteria growth, delivering ROI in under one year.
• Hydraulic Balancing Service Optimization service for heating systems that ensures all radiators receive appropriate heat quantities, with the potential to save up to 15% energy costs in hotels, commercial buildings, and large property installations.
• Chemical Water Treatment Service Comprehensive chemical water treatment including corrosion protection, hardness stabilization, biocides, and bio-dispersants to prevent corrosion, lime deposits, and microorganism growth in water-bearing systems.
• careblue® controlTGA Maintenance Plan Individual and legally compliant maintenance plan for drinking water installations that includes digital recording of all relevant components, maintenance schedules, and budget planning, targeted at property managers and facility operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 15% energy savings through hydraulic balancing of heating systems
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• aqua-concept GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partneraqua-concept GmbH is the parent company of Schicht GmbH. Schicht operates as a subsidiary, combining comprehensive full-service capabilities under the aqua-concept umbrella. The partnership provides access to extensive product development, shared resources, and a nationwide distribution network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cillit: Heritage German/Austrian water treatment brand now part of BWT, providing softening, filtration, and disinfection systems for buildings. Overlaps with Schicht's careblue portfolio in commercial and residential segments.
• JUDO Wasseraufbereitung: German water treatment specialist focused on softening, filtration, and drinking water hygiene for residential and commercial buildings. Directly comparable in product mix and DACH customer base.
• BWT (Best Water Technology): European (Austrian-headquartered) water technology leader providing water softening, filtration, and Legionella prevention products. Operates the Cillit brand and competes directly across many of Schicht's product and service lines.
• Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung: German family-owned water treatment company offering water softening, filtration, and hygiene solutions for residential and commercial customers. Directly competes in the same DACH market with overlapping product categories.
• EnviroFALK: German provider of water treatment systems and services for industrial and commercial customers, including reverse osmosis, softening, and Legionella prevention. Comparable in target customer (mid-market and industrial) and DACH focus.
• aqua-concept GmbH: Parent company of Schicht and itself a water treatment specialist covering drinking water, industrial water, and heat-transfer fluids. Operates in the same DACH regulatory niche with overlapping product and service lines.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment and service arm of Veolia, offering a broad portfolio from filtration to full plant operations. Competes with Schicht in commercial and industrial water hygiene as part of a much wider solution set.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water technology and services provider (now part of Veolia) offering treatment chemicals, equipment, and digital services. Overlaps with Schicht in commercial water treatment and service contracts.
• Watts Water Technologies: Global manufacturer of water safety and quality products including filtration, softening, and Legionella prevention for residential and commercial buildings. Overlaps with Schicht's careblue portfolio from a broader portfolio standpoint.
• Pall Corporation: Filtration, separation, and purification specialist (part of Danaher) serving industrial, healthcare, and commercial customers. Competes with Schicht in filtration and water hygiene products for healthcare and industrial accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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