Rotreat

Name

Rotreat

Legal name

ROTREAT Abwasserreinigung GmbH

Website

https://rotreat.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ROTREAT is an Austrian industrial water and wastewater treatment company that designs, manufactures, and services proprietary RCDT reverse osmosis membrane filtration systems for enterprise customers across landfill leachate, pharmaceutical, mining, textile, food and beverage, and desalination verticals in over 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Tank Cleaning, Decontamination & Turnaround Waste Services (BPALAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Field Operations & Repair Services (Emergency Response, Leak Repair, Crew Dispatch) (EUANAKAL)

Keywords

• Industrial wastewater treatment
• Reverse osmosis systems
• Membrane filtration technology
• Water purification equipment
• Containerized water treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Graz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Equipment Sales: Sale of custom-engineered RCDT membrane filtration systems for industrial wastewater treatment applications. Systems are tailored for specific industry needs (landfill leachate, pharmaceutical, mining, textile, etc.) with capacities ranging from 0.5-15 m³/h for standard modular plants.
2. Rental Systems: Containerized rental systems based on RCDT 3.0 platform. Deployable rapidly (2 days) for temporary needs, emergencies, seasonal peaks, or technology testing. Offered in 40-ft ISO containers with capacities up to 150 m³/day.
3. Service & Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance services for water treatment systems. Easy Click module design enables client personnel to perform membrane replacements, but company provides professional service support. Average staff experience of 15 years ensures technical expertise.
4. Project Development & Engineering: Custom engineering and project management for water treatment installations. Includes site assessment, system design, installation supervision, and commissioning services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rotreat designs, manufactures, and services proprietary RCDT (Radial Channel Disc Tube) reverse osmosis membrane filtration systems for industrial wastewater treatment. Its flagship RCDT 3.0 system delivers cross-flow filtration at up to 90 bar pressure with 90–95% recovery rates and energy consumption as low as 6.3 kWh/m³, paired with the patented Easy Click module for tool-free membrane replacement. The company also supplies containerized 40-ft ISO mobile rental units deployable in 2 days for emergencies or temporary needs, along with ULTREX ultrafiltration, ZENOX advanced oxidation, and SMARTFLOW control systems.

Product overview

ROTREAT offers a comprehensive water treatment portfolio centered on proprietary RCDT (Radial Channel Disc Tube) reverse osmosis technology. The flagship RCDT 3.0 system delivers high-pressure cross-flow filtration with up to 95% recovery rates. Complementary products include ULTREX ultrafiltration, ZENOX advanced oxidation, and SMARTFLOW control systems. The modular architecture supports capacities from 0.5-15 m³/h, with the patented Easy Click module enabling tool-free membrane replacement. Mobile container rental systems provide rapid 2-day deployment for temporary or emergency needs up to 150 m³/day.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RCDT 3.0: Flagship Radial Channel Disc Tube reverse osmosis system with up to 13m² membrane area per module, 90% recovery rate, and energy consumption as low as 6.3 kWh/m³.
• Easy Click Module
• RCDT 3.0 RO System
• ULTREX Ultrafiltration
• ZENOX Advanced Oxidation
• SMARTFLOW Control Systems

Products and services

• RCDT 3.0 Reverse Osmosis System Flagship Radial Channel Disc Tube reverse osmosis system with cross-flow filtration at up to 90 bar (160 bar advanced), 90–95% recovery, 5-year membrane life, and 0.5–15 m³/h capacity in a stainless-steel modular frame. Sold to industrial enterprises in landfill leachate, pharmaceutical, mining, textile, food & beverage, and seawater desalination applications.
• Easy Click Membrane Replacement Module Patented module design allowing fast, tool-free membrane replacement by client personnel, with membrane areas from 7–13 m² per module. Reduces service costs by up to 50%, simplifies maintenance, and cuts downtime. Sold as a feature of Rotreat's RCDT system offering to industrial clients.
• Containerized Mobile Rental Systems Preassembled 40-ft ISO container systems deployable in 2 days, treating up to 150 m³/day, available on a monthly rental basis for emergencies, funding gaps, seasonal peaks, or technology testing by industrial clients worldwide.
• MBR (Membrane Bioreactor) Systems Membrane bioreactor systems for biological treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater, integrated into Rotreat's broader treatment portfolio for clients needing biological treatment stages.
• ULTREX Ultrafiltration Systems Ultrafiltration technology offered as part of Rotreat's treatment portfolio to provide pre-treatment or standalone filtration capabilities for industrial water treatment applications.
• ZENOX Advanced Oxidation Systems Advanced oxidation process technology sold to industrial clients for water treatment applications requiring oxidation of recalcitrant organic contaminants.
• SMARTFLOW Control and Monitoring Systems Intelligent control and monitoring systems, including SCADA and cloud-based remote access, sold with Rotreat's water treatment systems to enable real-time automation and remote operation for industrial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% COD removal from toughest effluents
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and flagship.

• RavagosupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Joint development of eco-friendly chemical formula with Ravago for cleaners. Collaborative R&D initiative for environmentally sustainable cleaning solutions for membrane systems.
• MitsubishisupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Cooperation with Mitsubishi for microfiltration hollow fiber modules. Strategic technology partnership for enhanced membrane technology capabilities in filtration systems.
• HydreatiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and group structure. ROTREAT operates as a subsidiary of Hydreatio, leveraging shared resources, R&D capabilities, and global distribution network. Hydreatio Group provides strategic direction and cross-company collaboration in water treatment solutions.
• UNESCO / World Engineering DayflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, supporting UNESCO's mission. Recognition as leader in engineering solutions for water treatment and sustainability.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Global separation and fluid handling company with membrane filtration and high-speed separator offerings for industrial applications. Competes with Rotreat in food & beverage, pharma, and process water treatment markets.
• GEA Group: Large process engineering company with separation and liquid processing technologies for food, dairy, pharma, and chemicals. Overlaps with Rotreat on high-purity industrial water treatment and membrane-based separation.
• Pentair: Diversified water treatment equipment and services company serving industrial, commercial, and residential customers. Comparable on RO and filtration product lines serving overlapping industrial verticals.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment incumbent offering RO, filtration, and complete O&M services across industrial and municipal markets. Comparable as an end-to-end competitor for large industrial wastewater and process water contracts where Rotreat also competes.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Major industrial water treatment player with a broad portfolio of membrane, chemical, and digital solutions. Overlaps with Rotreat in pharma, mining, and industrial wastewater treatment, but with significantly larger scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• EnviroChemie: German industrial water and wastewater treatment specialist serving pharma, textiles, chemicals, and F&B. Closely comparable European mid-sized competitor with similar vertical focus and bespoke engineering approach.
• Koch Separation Solutions: Industrial membrane and separation technology provider offering RO, UF, and MBR systems. Closely comparable on RO product architecture and industrial wastewater treatment customer base.
• LG Chem Water Solutions: Manufacturer of RO and NF membrane elements (NanoH2O) for industrial water treatment and desalination. Direct competitor in membrane supply for high-recovery industrial applications.
• Hydranautics (Nitto Group): Specialized RO and UF membrane manufacturer serving desalination, industrial process water, and wastewater reuse. Comparable membrane technology and overlapping industrial RO customer segments.
• Toray Membrane (Toray Industries): Leading RO and NF membrane manufacturer serving industrial desalination, water reuse, and process water. Directly comparable as a membrane technology supplier for the same high-pressure RO applications as Rotreat's RCDT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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