Techras Miljo
TECHRAS Miljø ApS is a Danish environmental services firm founded in 2002 that supplies proprietary wastewater treatment process technologies (S::Select, EssDe Anammox) and distributed European separation, filtration, and dewatering equipment to municipal and industrial customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersSilkeborg, Denmark
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Techras Miljo does
TECHRAS Miljø ApS is a Danish environmental services company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Silkeborg, Denmark, that delivers proprietary wastewater treatment process technologies and a curated portfolio of European separation and filtration equipment to municipal and industrial customers. Its core offering centres on two patent-backed biological processes distributed globally under license from Swiss partner EssDe GmbH: the S::Select granular sludge technology, which triples hydraulic capacity in existing treatment plants without physical expansion, and the EssDe Anammox deammonification process, developed with the University of Innsbruck and achieving 85–90% ammonium removal at 40% of conventional energy use. The firm acts as the authorised Danish distributor for premium European equipment brands — Alfa Laval decanter centrifuges (since 1996), Mecana PCMF drum and disk filters, MischTechnik screw presses, and Mc Maxco scraper systems — and complements these with nanobubble process technology.
Revenue is generated through three streams: (i) one-time project sales and licensing of process technologies and equipment to municipal and industrial wastewater plants; (ii) recurring service, maintenance, and decanter refurbishment performed in Denmark under service agreements with a 24-hour response commitment; and (iii) process optimisation consulting and PLC control system delivery to existing customers. The company operates a direct, project-driven sales model with named account managers, supplemented by industry association memberships (DANVA, Spildevandsteknisk Forening, State of Green), a technical website with case studies, and a LinkedIn presence. Named municipal references include Viby Renseanlæg (Aarhus), Aalborg Renseanlæg Vest, Vejle Renseanlæg, and Renseanlæg Damhusåen in Denmark, and Glarnerland Renseanlæg in Switzerland.
TECHRAS participates in design-build (totalentreprise) wastewater plant projects alongside engineering and construction partners (Rambøll, Kaj Bech, TEKUM, 2Water, Klinges Tegnestue) and operates two Danish locations: the Silkeborg headquarters for sales, development, and project management, and a Randers SV service and operations support office with a central Jutland spare parts warehouse. With 1–10 employees, the firm is positioned as a specialised niche player leveraged by long-dated European technology partnerships and a regulatory tailwind from the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive's 4th treatment step mandate.
Techras Miljo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Techras Miljo
- Legal name
- TECHRAS Miljø ApS
- Website
- https://techras.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- TECHRAS Miljø ApS is a Danish environmental services firm founded in 2002 that supplies proprietary wastewater treatment process technologies (S::Select, EssDe Anammox) and distributed European separation, filtration, and dewatering equipment to municipal and industrial customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Techras Miljo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wastewater Treatment Equipment and Process Technology
- NAICS
- Waste Treatment and Disposal (56221)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Water Supply (4941)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Effluent Polishing & Filtration (MBR/UF/RO/GAC) (EUANADAL), Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD), Sludge/Biosolids Handling & Treatment Facilities Construction (IMAFAGAJ)
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Where Techras Miljo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Silkeborg
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Techras Miljo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Process Technology Licensing and Equipment Sales: TECHRAS Miljø generates revenue through sale and licensing of proprietary process technologies (S::Select, EssDe Anammox) and through the resale and distribution of specialized wastewater treatment equipment including Alfa Laval decanter centrifuges, MischTechnik screw presses, Mc Maxco scraper systems, and Mecana filters. Revenue is project-based and driven by capital expenditure projects at municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants.
- Service, Maintenance and Decanter Refurbishment: The company offers service contracts, technical support, mandatory safety inspections, and refurbishment/reconditioning of decanter centrifuges and screw presses. Service includes a 24-hour response commitment, a central spare parts warehouse in Jutland, and ongoing maintenance relationships with municipal and industrial customers.
- Process Optimization Consulting: TECHRAS provides operational consulting and optimization services for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, including nanobubble applications, biological process optimization, and PLC control system delivery. This represents ongoing professional services revenue from existing customer base.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-specific pricing for equipment and process solutions |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels4 records
Techras Miljo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TECHRAS Miljø supplies proprietary biological wastewater treatment process technologies (S::Select granular sludge, EssDe Anammox deammonification) and distributes specialized separation and dewatering equipment (Alfa Laval decanter centrifuges, MischTechnik screw presses, Mecana PCMF filters, Mc Maxco scrapers) to municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants. The company delivers complete solutions including process design, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service and refurbishment, primarily in Denmark with international reach via the EssDe and S::Select process portfolios.
Product overview
TECHRAS Miljø is a Danish specialist in separation processes for wastewater treatment, operating since 2002. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of process technologies and equipment: S::Select (granular sludge technology for capacity expansion and sludge settling improvement), EssDe Anammox (nitrogen reduction from reject water), Mecana drum and disc filters (PCMF filtration for pre-filtration, tertiary treatment, and effluent polishing), Alfa Laval decanter centrifuges and MischTechnik screw presses (sludge dewatering for different plant sizes), Mc Maxco scraper systems (tank equipment), and nanobubble technology for process optimization. The company also provides full-service capabilities including installation, commissioning, and renovation of all decanter brands.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Alfa Laval Decanter Centrifuges (Alfa Laval dekantercentrifuger) High-performance decanter centrifuges for sludge dewatering in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, featuring advanced materials and VecFlow technology for polymer savings and improved dewatering rates. Designed for plants over 10,000 PE.
- Mc Maxco Scraper Systems (Mc Maxco skrabersystemer) Reliable and maintenance-free scraper systems with plastic or stainless steel chains for rectangular process tanks in wastewater treatment plants. Includes NCS720S and NH78 plastic chains and SAV 709 stainless steel chains.
- MischTechnik Screw Press (MischTechnik Skruepresse) Screw press for sludge dewatering of municipal and industrial wastewater with models from 20 kg TS/hour to 750 kg TS/hour capacity, featuring slow rotation speed (<2 rpm) for high dry solids, low maintenance, and low energy consumption. Suitable for small plants up to 10,000 PE.
- Mecana Filters (Mecana filter) Swiss-made PCMF (Pile Cloth Media Filtration) drum and disc filters for pre-filtration, carbon harvesting, tertiary filtration, and effluent polishing. Achieves 80-88% TSS and 50-60% BOD separation without polymer, and <3 mg/l TSS and <0.1 mg/l total phosphorus with coagulation. Requires only 25% of sand filter footprint.
- S::Select Process (S::Select processen) Patented granular sludge technology that increases sedimentation velocity of activated sludge sixfold through addition of a mineral carrier body (MIMICS) followed by hydrocyclone separation. Triples hydraulic capacity of existing treatment plants without physical expansion. Resolves floating sludge and sludge bulking issues. Installs without major structural modifications.
- EssDe Anammox Process (EssDe Anammox proces) Two-step nitrogen reduction process for reject water from sludge dewatering, combining partial nitrification of ammonium with anaerobic ammonium oxidation (Anammox) bacteria. Achieves 85-90% ammonium removal at 40% of conventional energy consumption, without carbon dosing.
- Decanter Centrifuge Renovation and Service (Dekantercentrifuge renovering og service) Complete service, mandatory safety inspection, and refurbishment/reconditioning of all makes and types of decanter centrifuges. Refurbishment performed in Denmark with delivery in a few weeks, function testing on test stand, quality control report, and 12-month warranty.
- Service and Operational Consulting (Service og driftsrådgivning) Technical support and servicing of screw presses, all decanter brands, and separators by trained service technicians with response within 24 hours. Includes spare parts warehouse in Jutland and comprehensive service agreements, plus process optimization consulting, PLC control system delivery, commissioning, and training.
- Nanobubble Technology (Nanobobler i processer og miljø) Nanobubble technology for process optimization in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, integrated as part of the comprehensive solution portfolio.
Quantifiable outcome
- S::Select triples hydraulic capacity on wastewater treatment plants without physical expansion
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Companies that use Techras Miljo
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Techras Miljo technology and API
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Techras Miljo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.
- EssDe GmbH (Switzerland)coreEssDe GmbH is the Swiss developer and patent holder of both the S::Select granular sludge technology and the EssDe Anammox deammonification process. TECHRAS serves as the primary distribution and implementation partner for these technologies, which form the core of its proprietary process portfolio. S::Select is installed on ~20 plants globally and EssDe Anammox on ~50 plants globally.
- Mecana AG (Switzerland)coreMecana AG is a Swiss pioneer and market leader in PCMF (Pile Cloth Media Filtration) drum and disk filters since 1986. TECHRAS distributes Mecana filters in Denmark. Mecana filters are used for tertiary filtration, SS and phosphorus reduction, and pre-filtration before activated carbon systems. The filters feature Mecana's patented filter cloth technology with over 20 years of experience.
- Alfa Laval (Denmark distribution)coreTECHRAS is an authorized distributor of Alfa Laval decanter centrifuges and separation equipment in Denmark. Alfa Laval, founded in 1883, is a leading global supplier of centrifugal separation technology. TECHRAS has designed and constructed sludge dewatering plants using Alfa Laval equipment since 1996. The partnership includes the G3 generation decanter with innovations such as VecFlow, PowerTubes, and Direct Drive.
- MischTechnik (Austria)coreMischTechnik is an Austrian manufacturer of screw presses for sludge dewatering with a broad model range covering dry solids capacities from 20 to 750 kg TS/hour and over 80 global references in both municipal and industrial wastewater. TECHRAS is the Danish distributor for MischTechnik equipment.
- Mc Maxco / Hitachi (formerly)secondaryMc Maxco (formerly Hitachi) manufactures non-metallic plastic chain scraper systems (HMAX series) and stainless steel chain systems for rectangular tanks in wastewater treatment plants. TECHRAS distributes Mc Maxco scraper products in Denmark, including NCS720S and NH78 plastic chains and SAV 709 stainless steel chains.
- Kaj Bech (Entreprenør)minorKaj Bech is an experienced contractor that TECHRAS partners with for construction work in design-build (totalentreprise) wastewater plant projects where TECHRAS supplies the process technology.
- RambøllminorRambøll is a major engineering and consultancy firm that TECHRAS partners with as consultant on totalentreprise wastewater plant projects, providing design and engineering services alongside TECHRAS's process technology supply.
- TEKUMminorTEKUM provides electrical and control system services for totalentreprise wastewater projects in partnership with TECHRAS, handling PLC systems and instrumentation for treatment plant automation.
- 2Waterminor2Water provides blacksmith and mechanical fabrication services for wastewater plant construction projects in partnership with TECHRAS on totalentreprise projects.
- Klinges TegnestueminorKlinges Tegnestue is an architectural firm that TECHRAS partners with on totalentreprise wastewater plant projects, providing architectural design services.
- University of Innsbruck (Switzerland)coreThe University of Innsbruck co-developed and co-patented the EssDe Anammox process together with EssDe. The university provided research and development expertise in the microbiology of Anammox bacteria, contributing to the process design that enables 85-90% ammonium removal at 40% of conventional energy consumption.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Techras Miljo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Alfa Laval: Swedish-founded global supplier of separation and heat transfer equipment, including decanter centrifuges used in sludge dewatering. TECHRAS is Alfa Laval's Danish distributor, but Alfa Laval also competes broadly in the separation equipment market worldwide.
- ANDRITZ AG: Austrian global equipment manufacturer with a strong separation technologies division serving wastewater, pulp and paper, and other industrial markets. Competes with TECHRAS's distributed brands in decanter and separation equipment globally.
- Xylem Inc. Global water technology company offering a broad portfolio of pumps, filtration, treatment, and analytics solutions for municipal and industrial water markets. Operates broadly across the same wastewater treatment workflow where TECHRAS plays in Denmark.
- Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater solutions provider offering engineered systems, process technologies, and operations services to municipal and industrial customers. Operates broadly in the same wastewater treatment equipment and process market.
- Ovivo Inc. Canadian-based pure-play water and wastewater treatment equipment specialist serving municipal and industrial customers globally. Comparable focus on engineered treatment systems including filtration and biological processes.
Direct peers
- Huber SE: German-based manufacturer of machinery and equipment for wastewater and sludge treatment with a similar specialty focus on separation, dewatering, and process technology. Comparable in serving municipal utilities with engineered solutions across the wastewater treatment workflow.
- Schreiber LLC: US-based provider of wastewater treatment systems and components including filtration, aeration, and biological process equipment. Comparable specialty engineering and equipment supplier serving municipal wastewater treatment plants.
- Smith & Loveless Inc. US-headquartered manufacturer of wastewater treatment equipment and pump stations serving municipal and industrial customers. Comparable as a specialty equipment manufacturer with similar project-based B2B sales motion and focus on treatment plant operators.
- Lakeside Equipment Corporation: American manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment including clarification, filtration, and biological process systems. Comparable specialty equipment maker serving similar municipal utility customers with engineered solutions.
Emerging players
- Mecana AG: Swiss manufacturer of PCMF pile cloth media filtration drum and disk filters, and TECHRAS's principal filter supplier. Comparable specialty player in wastewater filtration with overlapping customer base, though operating from technology owner rather than distributor position.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Techras Miljo leadership team
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Techras Miljo funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Techras Miljo
What does Techras Miljo do?
TECHRAS Miljø supplies proprietary biological wastewater treatment process technologies (S::Select granular sludge, EssDe Anammox deammonification) and distributes specialized separation and dewatering equipment (Alfa Laval decanter centrifuges, MischTechnik screw presses, Mecana PCMF filters, Mc Maxco scrapers) to municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants. The company delivers complete solutions including process design, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service and refurbishment, primarily in Denmark with international reach via the EssDe and S::Select process portfolios.
Is Techras Miljo a public or private company?
Techras Miljo is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Techras Miljo founded?
Techras Miljo was founded in 2002. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Techras Miljo based?
Techras Miljo is headquartered in Silkeborg, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Techras Miljo make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Process Technology Licensing and Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are service, Maintenance and Decanter Refurbishment and process Optimization Consulting.
Who are Techras Miljo's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Alfa Laval, ANDRITZ AG, Xylem Inc., Veolia Water Technologies and Ovivo Inc.. Direct peers are Huber SE, Schreiber LLC, Smith & Loveless Inc. and Lakeside Equipment Corporation. Mecana AG is listed as an emerging player.
Does Techras Miljo have an API?
No public API is recorded for Techras Miljo.
What industry is Techras Miljo in?
Techras Miljo's product category is Wastewater Treatment Equipment and Process Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAB, Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes), with a secondary code of EUANADAL, Effluent Polishing & Filtration (MBR/UF/RO/GAC). Its NAICS code is 56221 and its SIC code is 3560.